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Fig. 17. — Foliage papers, soft in color and indefinite in design 



coat of plaster on the wall. Paper applied to such a wall adheres merely 

 to this skim of plaster and soon the whole thing is likely to strip off. It 

 is well to remember, then, that after using calcimine the unpleasant 

 process of washing down the walls must precede papering. New walls 

 should be sized before tinting or papering. 



In the case of kitchens, pantries, and bathrooms 

 the chief considerations are cleanliness and ease 

 of care. For this reason, a smooth, hard surface 

 that can be washed over is best for walls, ceil- 

 ing, woodwork, and floors. Clean, light-colored 

 paint, with varnish in the last coat, is first class 

 for walls, ceiling, and woodwork. Wooden 

 wainscoting, even at its best objectionable in 

 kitchens, pantries, and bathrooms, should be 

 painted a light color rather than varnished 

 over the natural wood, which when splashed or 

 scratched shows white marks. A dark pantry will 

 be improved in looks and ease of care by painting 

 cream, yellow, or white. Include the shelves in the 

 painting process, and afterward omit shelf paper. 



Instead of paint, the walls may be covered with a kind of oilcloth or 

 varnished tile paper, either of which is clean and lasting. 



Fig. 18. — Light tan design 

 on brownish background. 

 Suitable for a hall 



