WHAT TO DO

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 119, 10 August 1927, Page 10

WHAT TO DO

THE OLD BATH MADE NEW It is not a difficult job to rendvate an old enamel bath, however chipped, rusted and worn it might be, so long as care is exercised. To do this the bath should first be thoroughly cleaned, using fairly strong sodawater and scouring well with pumice powder. When quite clean, rinse and rub dry. Then rub down the surface with fine No. 0 glass-paper, removing remains of blistered and chipped paint. Wipe off all the dust, apply a coat of anti-rust priming to any places bare of paint, and leave fof’ 24 hours. Next paint on the first thin undercoating, and leave for at least 24 hours again. Two or three under-coats are necessary—and remember: At least 24 hours must elapse between each application, even in good drying weather. If the weather is cold and damp, wait even 48 hours before giving the next coat. Another important thing to remember is that each coat must be rubbed down with fine glass-paper and carefully dusted when dry. Good work can be spoilt easily by a dripping tap. Fix a cup or bowl to each tap, therefore, to catch any drops. And then don’t use the bath for at least a week after the last coat of enamel has been put on. if possible, leave it longer still, so that the enamel may thoroughly dry and harden. Fill with cold water for an hour before using for the first time —and put in some cold water before adding the hot each time the bath is used afterwards, if you want to keep the bath fresh and white.