Plaster Walls: Plaster effects. Certain types of rooms require the walls treated in the effect of rough, sand-finished plaster. The textural charm of old walls of this type is well known, and if mellowed by age, they have an unusual appeal and are exceedingly durable. If existing walls are not of this type, the painter may be called upon to cover the Wall with one of the many patented surfacing materials, to produce the desired effect. It is essential, however, that the degree of roughness and irregularity of the old walls be imitated exactly. Many of the old plaster walls consisted of a coating apｬplied to rough stonework, and the unevenness of the stones produced slight variations in the plaster surface. The plaster, although it often gave the appearance of having been applied carelessly, had irregularities which were never intentional or self-conscious in appearance, nor was the aim to produce a crude or unfinished result. Many incompetent and unintelｬligent craftsmen have, in recent years, under the spell of early Italian and Spanish types of decoration, resorted to effects that have produced walls completely devoid of taste and understanding.
Plain Wall painting. In the painting of interior plaster walls, there are three conditions that may exist: new walls; old walls that have already been painted; and walls that require the removal of wallpaper before paint can be applied. Plaster should be thoroughly dry before any attempt is made to paint it, and it is often wise to cover a plain plaster Wall with a coating of thin varnish, shellac, or size to prevent the chemical stains, which often develop in new plaster, seeping through the several coats of paint and causing a discoloration in the finish. Some painters prefer to apply a size after the first coat of paint has been completed. If there are cracks in a plaster wall預nd they often occur in new walls' as well as old ones葉he cracks should be "cut out" and "painted up," Cutting out means that the crack should be widened with a sharp tool so that the inside of the crack is slightly wider than its appearance on the surface. Filling up refers to filling the crack thoroughly with plaster. The fact that the crack is narrower on the Wall surface creates a safer binding for the patch. It is wdse to shellac the crack before the plaster filler is added. After adding the plaster, it should be smoothly trowelled, then sandｬpapered so that it is as smooth as the Wall itself, and finally shellacked again. Old walls should be washed with soda and water before the cracks are sealed. When old paint has fallen off, leaving depressions, these are usually "sparkled," or filled up with a special preparation which dries quickly and makes a very smooth patch when sandpapered. "Sparkled"areas must also be treated with shellac or size to prevent greater penetraｬtion of the paint than in surrounding areas.See Also Creamy Walls Give:Creamy walls give a light, sunny feel to this room. The unit that houses the TV and video cassettes has also been painted cream, and plain cream curtains hang at the windows. A very Thirties touch of colour has been added by a thick border of red and dark green paint that runs around the walls and skirting board, framing the room and lifting the cream colour scheme.
Creamy units with a nod to country style are teamed with a modern oven, warm red walls and plenty of eye-catching stainless-steel accessories.
On The Other Hand See Against Walls
Containers:RECTANGULAR-SHAPED containers present planting challenges similar to those offered by window-boxes. The difference in siting affects the angle at which they are viewed: some stand at ground level, some are raised on legs and others are set on or against walls
Containers walls.
Containers raised on walls or legs offer an opportunity to use trailing plants, which are best seen from the sides. Conversely, where containers are mainly seen from above, choose plants with bright faces that peer upward. For those at ground level, low-growing herbaceous perennials create attractive features.
Most containers have a face side from which they are mainly viewed, but those on the tops of low walls may be viewed from both sides. Always ensure that the most noticeable sides are well-clothed with plants; if bare容specially during mid-summer, when plants should be drenching troughs in color葉hey look unattractive and give an air of neglect.
RECTANGULAR-SHAPED containers present planting challenges similar to those offered by window-boxes. The difference in siting affects the angle at which they are viewed: some stand at ground level, some are raised on legs and others are set on or against walls
Containers walls.
Containers raised on walls or legs offer an opportunity to use trailing plants, which are best seen from the sides. Conversely, where containers are mainly seen from above, choose plants with bright faces that peer upward. For those at ground level, low-growing herbaceous perennials create attractive features.
Most containers have a face side from which they are mainly viewed, but those on the tops of low walls may be viewed from both sides. Always ensure that the most noticeable sides are well-clothed with plants; if bare容specially during mid-summer, when plants should be drenching troughs in color葉hey look unattractive and give an air of neglect.
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