3. Smooth phii^tor paint pel (oil rolor or water tH>lor): Paitu
ha8 an advaiUage uvrr ijapor in that any subtiety of tint or
tone may hi* olitiiiiit'*! ihnmgfi skillful mixing. In ^«*ni'rtil, in
the use of house paint, wliite will lighten any eolor and black
will darken any color; ijut in the cajse of the yellows, 8in<!e blaek
paint tends to develop green .shades in them, dark brown paint
should be sul)8tituted for the black. Oil color is more durable
than water cokir. A!thoU|i;h oil paint is niore expensive in the
lieginning than water color, it is more economical in the end
for use in rooms that are constantly occapie«I, or on parts of
walls that are Hubject to the frequent contact of hands or fur-
niture, such a8 schoolrooms, nurseries, kitchens, or corridors.
Oil color sometimes has a disagreeai>le shine. This may bo
avoi(ied by addini? torpentine or by flat finishing (|)ouncinK
with a tiroad flat bristle Ivrush). Oil colors may Ik* obtained
alieady mixcH:!, but they frequently var>" frejm sample. A
better plan is to buy the inp:redien(s and have them mbcccl
only a short time before using. DilTcreni surfaces require
different proportions of paint, oil, turpentine, and the like.
An even tone throughout the room is always safe, but a very
attractive effect may l>e olitaineil Ijy an uneven tone. For
example, the walls might l>e painteii a gray l»lue and stippleii
with a gray green. Such treatment jjroiluc^t^s an effect of at-
mospiiere suggesting space* It should never be attempted
except b}' an experienced painter* Oil color is easily cleaned
by washing with S(«ap and water.
Water color, or calcimine, has the advantage of being in-
expensive, and less skill is required in applying it. Water
color may be applied over other surfaces, such a-s paper, beaver-
board, or calchnine, 1>ut wall paper should not be put on over
calcimine as it i.s likely to strip t^ff. Water color walls carmot
be washe^l but can be easily freshenetl by the application of a
set^ond coat. Water color is the most common treatment for
ceilings even though the side walls may Ije painteit or papea^d.
4. PapiT or textilt»s; ^Smooth ptasten^ walls are often cov-
ered with pajx'r or a textile; this treatment is effective in mai^
funiishing schemes and is especially adaptable in old houses.
I
nO.\fE FURNISHING
Wainscats,
Wainscoting treatments former! hy chair-rail or paneling
of various heighti=! suggest a variety of decorative effects which
are appropriate for important roorns^ «uch as living-room,
dining-room, and halK A paneltKl treatment of wood or of
moldings and plaster is dignified and effective, provided the
wall and window spaces will accommodate themselves to such
an arrangement. Obviously, panelled treatments can be
studied only in relation to the individual room.
Trim of walls.
The trim of the room may be thought of as part of the wall
or as a frame for an opening. If the room is small or the open-
ings many and not well place^d, the trim should he siil>ordinated
to the wall treatment. But if the room is of good size and the
windows and doors are well proportioned and well plaeetli
the trim will bear more emphasis.
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3. Smooth phii^tor paint pel (oil rolor or water tH>lor): Paitu
ha8 an advaiUage uvrr ijapor in that any subtiety of tint or
tone may hi* olitiiiiit'*! ihnmgfi skillful mixing. In ^«*ni'rtil, in
the use of house paint, wliite will lighten any eolor and black
will darken any color; ijut in the cajse of the yellows, 8in<!e blaek
paint tends to develop green .shades in them, dark brown paint
should be sul)8tituted for the black. Oil color is more durable
than water cokir. A!thoU|i;h oil paint is niore expensive in the
lieginning than water color, it is more economical in the end
for use in rooms that are constantly occapie«I, or on parts of
walls that are Hubject to the frequent contact of hands or fur-
niture, such a8 schoolrooms, nurseries, kitchens, or corridors.
Oil color sometimes has a disagreeai>le shine. This may bo
avoi(ied by addini? torpentine or by flat finishing (|)ouncinK
with a tiroad flat bristle Ivrush). Oil colors may Ik* obtained
alieady mixcH:!, but they frequently var>" frejm sample. A
better plan is to buy the inp:redien(s and have them mbcccl
only a short time before using. DilTcreni surfaces require
different proportions of paint, oil, turpentine, and the like.
An even tone throughout the room is always safe, but a very
attractive effect may l>e olitaineil Ijy an uneven tone. For
example, the walls might l>e painteii a gray l»lue and stippleii
with a gray green. Such treatment jjroiluc^t^s an effect of at-
mospiiere suggesting space* It should never be attempted
except b}' an experienced painter* Oil color is easily cleaned
by washing with S(«ap and water.
Water color, or calcimine, has the advantage of being in-
expensive, and less skill is required in applying it. Water
color may be applied over other surfaces, such a-s paper, beaver-
board, or calchnine, 1>ut wall paper should not be put on over
calcimine as it i.s likely to strip t^ff. Water color walls carmot
be washe^l but can be easily freshenetl by the application of a
set^ond coat. Water color is the most common treatment for
ceilings even though the side walls may Ije painteit or papea^d.
4. PapiT or textilt»s; ^Smooth ptasten^ walls are often cov-
ered with pajx'r or a textile; this treatment is effective in mai^
funiishing schemes and is especially adaptable in old houses.
I
nO.\fE FURNISHING
Wainscats,
Wainscoting treatments former! hy chair-rail or paneling
of various heighti=! suggest a variety of decorative effects which
are appropriate for important roorns^ «uch as living-room,
dining-room, and halK A paneltKl treatment of wood or of
moldings and plaster is dignified and effective, provided the
wall and window spaces will accommodate themselves to such
an arrangement. Obviously, panelled treatments can be
studied only in relation to the individual room.
Trim of walls.
The trim of the room may be thought of as part of the wall
or as a frame for an opening. If the room is small or the open-
ings many and not well place^d, the trim should he siil>ordinated
to the wall treatment. But if the room is of good size and the
windows and doors are well proportioned and well plaeetli
the trim will bear more emphasis.