| Show FARM 11 TO TOPICS 0 P acs ics WHITEWASH GIVES GOOD PP protection coating Is economical has disinfectant qualities foster faster associate chi chief ef in by W A rural architecture tg uni university me ersi t Y of minds service properly mixed and applied whitewash provides economical protection to farm buildings in addition to having certain disinfectant qua qualities litie S whitewash is especially useful for the interior of barns or other outbuildings buildings out where it aids in providing better light whitewash gives best results when it is applied in clear dry weather h has been well on a surface which as cleaned and dampened so that the fresh wash will dry gradually when applied toa bone dry surface whitewash will usually chalk and rub off easily two formulas for whitewash are for new masonry work which has never had a whitewash application 2 gallons of masons lime hydrated in paper bags 2 gallons of cement atlas white wi 2 pounds of calsoda sal soda 2 pounds of salt and 3 pounds of powdered alum this will give a pure white A grayish white may be had by using regular portland cement in place of atlas the materials are mixed dry and soft cold water is added with the mixture stirred well until 5 gallons of paste is made it is well to stir the mixture constantly and apply it at once with a brush or spray to assure a perfect bond on an old wall it is best to clean off loose particles of old whitewash coating with a w wire ire brush the formula for an old wall is 2 gallons of finishing lime or masons lime 21 2 h gallons of cement I 1 pound of calsoda sal soda 1 pound of salt and 2 pounds of powdered alum the alum aids in preventing the whitewash from rubbing off |
