Pearce, Walter John · London : C. Griffin · leaf 206
of bare woodfrom which the paint has already been removed. Attackthe broad flat surfaces first, using a 4^-inch broad knife for thestiles, so as to take them at one sweep. A narrow chisel knifemust be kept handy for flats, mouldings, edges, &c. Pieces ofthin, shaped, steel scrapers may be made… … Fig. 57.—Shave hook. When the paint has all been removed, the work will requirerubbing down to remove odd particles of burnt colour whichhave stuck, and to smooth the rough surface left by the knife.Pumice stone and water may be used for this, as, owing to theprevious priming being still in the…
House painting · Interior decoration
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