HOW TO PAINT. 14 to the water the old kalsomine will soften more quickly and is easier to remove, but if not very dusty simply brush off any loose particles and apply the new kalsomine over the old coating. THE CARE OF BRUSHES. … flabby, and if the bristles are of fine quality they will nearly always twist. Put new brushes in the water with the handles down, as shown in the illustration, letting the water come to the ferrule and not any farther. This will swell the handle without soaking the elasticity out of the bristles.…
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