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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1961
Page
18
A 1961 Athens Messenger feature notes women increasingly take up home painting with color wheels and practical gear. It advises color choices to adjust room size perception and highlights paints for walls versus woodwork, plus safety and cleanup tips.
Guidance for preparing new wood old wood metal masonry brick surfaces before painting. Treat knots with shellac or spar varnish, remove loose paint, clean galvanized metal, cure new masonry, neutralize alkalinity, wash brick with acid, and dampen mildew with appropriate solutions.
An article promotes Spring as ideal for home repainting. Even if not all of the house needs paint, updating exterior trim and shutters with a new color enhances curb appeal and provides weather protection.
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