Peeling Varnish And Lightly: The floorboards were stripped of old, peeling varnish and lightly sanded. A ready-tinted varnish, that gives the impression of whitewash, was then painted over the boards. In a hallway, a space that sees lots of traffic, it's a good idea to choose a quick drying varnish, so the Floor isn't out of bounds for too long at a time. On the stairs, carpet has been laid, which helps deaden noise when people walk up and down.
The final finish may be of a type that gives a surface film, such as French polish, varnish, or polyurethane. The latter two are available in gloss, satin, and matte finishes. Varnish stains are also available. These are convenient, since they will color and finish the wood in a single operation.
Do bear in mind that each extra coat of varnish stain will darken the color of the wood and, unless brushed out very evenly, the color will vary with the thickness of the film. When wood is stained with a penetrating dye, the color will not vary - no matter how many coats of clear finish you later apply.See Also Best To Varnish Metal:Metal leaf. The use of silver and gold leaf surfaces in Decoration has become popular in recent years. These effects are also part of the painter's work. Aluminum leaf is generally used in place of silver, as it is less expensive and does not tarnish. The application of metal leaf is accomplished by first applying a gold size to the surface to be treated. This is allowed to dry to a thick consistency, and the leaf is then applied to the size and allowed to dry thoroughly. It is best to varnish metal leaf for protection. Metal leaf is usually glazed over the varnish for antique effects.
Antiquing of wallpaper. Painters are often called upon to give wall¬paper an antique, mellow effect. This softens the colors and draws them together. If the wallpaper pattern is printed in water color (tempera), the paper should first receive a coat of gelatin size, followed by a coat of shellac. The glaze itself may be in oil or turpentine, and the procedure is the same as antiquing painted surfaces.
Metal leaf. The use of silver and gold leaf surfaces in Decoration has become popular in recent years. These effects are also part of the painter's work. Aluminum leaf is generally used in place of silver, as it is less ex¬pensive and does not tarnish. The application of metal leaf is accomplished by first applying a gold size to the surface to be treated. This is allowed to dry to a thick consistency, and the leaf is then applied to the size and allowed to dry thoroughly. It is best to varnish metal leaf for protection. Metal leaf is usually glazed over the varnish for antique effects.
On The Other Hand See Gallon Of Varnish Will Cover:The following guidelines for calculating paint quantities are from a booklet published by Woolsey Marine Industries, Inc., entitled How to Paint Your Boat (©1967 by Woolsey Marine Industries, Inc., reprinted by permission).
In estimating the amount of material needed for a specific job, you may assume that one gallon of paint or enamel will cover 500 square feet for one coat on the average painted surface. Over new
wood, use the figure of 325 square feet per gallon. One gallon of varnish will cover 750 square feet on average for re-coat work, and 500 square feet on new wood. Paint and varnish remover may take several applications and consequently can be expected to soften only about 200 to 250 square feet per gallon.
Volume, for gasoline measurements at filling stations, is in liters. One liter is a trifle over an American quart, being 1.056 quarts, hence a trifle jj over % of an American gallon (.266). But remember also that a Britii| imperial gallon is 20 per cent more than an American gallon, being 1% toll
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