Publisher's Synopsis
""How Shall We Paint Our Houses? A Popular Treatise On The Art Of House Painting: Plain And Decorative"" is a book written by John W. Masury in 1868. The book is a comprehensive guide to house painting, covering both plain and decorative techniques. It provides practical advice on choosing colors, preparing surfaces, and applying paint, as well as tips on how to achieve various effects such as graining, marbling, and stenciling. The book also includes information on the history of house painting, the chemistry of paint, and the tools and materials needed for the job. Written in an accessible and engaging style, ""How Shall We Paint Our Houses?"" is a valuable resource for homeowners, painters, and anyone interested in the art and science of house painting.Showing The Nature, Composition And Mode Of Production Of Paints And Painters Colors, And Their Proper And Harmonious Combination And Arrangement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.