LET PAINT LINE THE DRAWER

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 150, 27 June 1931, Page 3 (Supplement)

LET PAINT LINE THE DRAWER

One generally lines the drawers of dressers with silk, cretonne or paper. Paper linings need frequent renewing, while, the cretonne or silk ones require periodical visits to the cleaners, or to the basin of cleaning fluid prepared at home.

The most practical lining is paint or enamel. A dresser, vanity, desk or buffet drawer, if treated in this way. needs only to be wiped with a damp cloth, occasionally, tc remain immaculately clean. Simply apply two coats of flat paint, allowing it to dry thor o roughly, then one coat of enamci. Some enamel does not require a previous flat coat, and while this brand may cost a few cents more, it is quicker to use and preferable. The drawer should be enameled some shade that will harmonise with the colour note of the room.

If one feels like trying something unusual, paint the drawer two flat coats, allowing them to dry thoroughly. Moisten a rubber bath sponge with a very, little paint of a contrasting colour, the” gently and evenly pat the entire surface. If a pale colour surface is patted with a darker shade of the same colour, the finished work will suggest stone of stucco. More than one colour can be patted on. For example, one may use orchid, rose, green, and blue on buff; rose and green on gray; rose and buff on blue; green and rose on orchid; and so on.