Painting tips warn of washability in fast drying paints
Interior painting note recounts a friend’s weekend living room repaint and a stain after jam splatter. It warns that fast drying paints dry quickly but resist washing for weeks, urging enamel for bathrooms and kitchens. Readers should read container directions before applying and allow proper curing before wash. A letter to Mr Cobb offers personal replies. Also Moscow and Czechoslovakia sign a Prague trade pact to boost bilateral trade.