First Coat

Second Coat

Red lead

112

252

White lead

221

324

*The figures represent square feet covered by 100 lbs. of paint of the usual con sistency, applied evenly with a brush.

First Coat

Second Coat

Oxide of zinc

378

453

Red oxide

453

540

Raw linseed oil

756

872

Boiled linseed oil

412

540

ON METAL

Red lead

477

White lead

648

Oxide of zinc

1134

Red oxide

870

Raw linseed oil

1417

Boiled linseed oil

1296

ON PLASTER

Red lead

324

White lead (on sized wall)

362

Oxide of zinc

594

Raw linseed oil (unsized wall)

55

99

Cost. The cost of painting varies under different conditions but in general the following table will be found an average price:

INSIDE WORK

1 coat per sq. yd.

$0.12

2 coats per sq. yd.

.20

3 coats per sq. yd.

.25

1 coat shellac per sq. yd.

.10

1 coat size and 2 coats paint

.20

1 coat size and 3 coats paint stipple

.30

INSIDE FINISH

1 coat liquid filler, 1 coat varnish

$0.20

1 coat " filler, 2 coats varnish

.25

1 coat " filler, 0 coats varnish

.30

1 coat paste filler, 1 coat varnish

.25

1 coat " filler, 2 coats varnish

.30

1 coat " filler, 3 coats varnish

.35

Tinting walls in distemper will cost 15 cents per sq. yd. for small amounts and 10 cents per sq. yd. for 50 yds. or more. Finishing hard wood floors with filler, shellac, and 2 coats of vamish or wax finish will cost 30 cents per sq. yd.

OUTSIDE PAINTING

1 coat new work per sq. yard

$0.10

2 coats new work per sq. yard

.18

3 coats new work per sq. yard

.25

SANDING

2 coats paint, 1 coat sand per sq. yd.

$0.28

3 coats paint, 1 coat sand per sq. yd.

.35

3 coats paint, 2 coats sand per sq. yd.

.50

Painting on brick will cost 12 cents per yard for the first coat, but subsequent coats will cost no more than on wood. Tin roofs can be painted one coat for 5 cents a yard.

1000 shingles dipped two-thirds of their length will cost $3.00 and a brush coat in addition costs 50 cents. Blinds are rated at $1.50 per pair for an average size.