Filteen Simple Rules for Amateur Painters

For promotion of better painting results by so-called amateur painters-"most of whom can turn out a mighty neat performance if they try"-the Canadian Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association has issued fifteen "rules." Some of these, it is commented, may be new, but most of them are long established and fundamental. All are simple and it is suggested that they be reviewed and observed when a paint job is to be done'

The 15 rules are as follows:

1. Use a good quality p|int. If the job is worth spending time on, it deserves a paint that will give best reSults.

2. Stir the paint thoroughly before using. Everybody knows that should be done, but plenty of people still are inclined to skimp on the stirring.

3. Be sure that the surface to be painted is absolutely free from dirt, oil or grease-and of course make sure it is dry.

4. Follow the directions on the can-the manufacturer really knows best how his product should be used. He has spent a lot of time and money to find out.

5. When, or if, paint needs thinning, thin it sparinglywith turpentine. Don't try thinning with linseed oil. The paint goes farther if you do, but it won't stand up as well because the careful balance between oils and pigments has been uPset.

6. Use a good quality brush. It pays off in a better paint job.

If it is a new brush, give it a 24-hour soaking in linseed oil before putting it in the paint.

Use a sensible size of brush. Don't try to do a wall with a little brush, and don't try to do fine work, or get into tight corners, with a big brush.

Allow plenty of time between coats. Not just enough time so that the paint is no longer tacky, but enough so that it has dried hard and firm.

Do your painting when the air is warm and dry for best results. In interior painting, make sure that there is plenty of air circulating.

In choosing paint colors from color chips in paint dealers' stores, remember that the color of the finished job will be somewhat deeper than that of the color chip, because the color has been applied to a greater area.

If the surface hasn't been painted before, use a good primer sealer undercoating for the first coat.

Two thin coats are always better than one thick one. Remember the simple rules of color-that blues, greens and allied tints are "cool" colors and that yellows and orange shades are "warm"; that light colors in a room give an impression of greater space and darker shades do the opposite.

Ask your paint dealer for advice on particular problems; or telephone or write any reputable pairtt company whose products you are using.

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