
This one is from an old postcard of a Southern California Bungalow, Los Angeles.
Remove this Piece of Metal. It is coated with Nu-Enamel. Bend it, twist it, fold it, hammer it. You will find it will not check, crack, or peel. This test proves that Nu-Enamel endures the most severe abuse.I'm not sure how often I'd be walking around with muriatic solution in hand, but it's good to know that any Nu-Enamel painted surfaces will be safe from potential harm.
Paint it Yourself!
You will always get expert results with Nu-Enamel because of these features:
One Coat Covers
The paddle illustrated is painted with stripes of different colors ranging from black to white. One coat of any Nu-Enamel color will completely hide most painted surfaces.
No Brush Marks
Paint a small area of any surface with Nu-Enamel. Then write your name on it with the handle of the brush. Within a few seconds, the entire paint film levels off perfectly smooth.
Resists Acids
The attached piece of metal is painted with one coat of Nu-Enamel. If placed in a muriatic acid solution the metal will dissolve, leaving the film of Nu-Enamel unharmed.
Cleans Easily
Nu-Enamel is non-porous. As a result--a damp cloth will remove, easily and quickly, all traces of grease and dirt. Repeated washing will not injure the porcelain-like finish.
Your Nu-Enamel dealer will be happy to demonstrate these features to you--in fact, he will place a brush in your hand and invite you to "Try before you buy." The amazing sales record established by Nu-Enamel is due to satisfied customers recommending it to their friends.
Surround yourself with Cheerful Colors. Every day, thousands of people--most of them without any previous painting experience whatsoever, are beautifying their home surroundings with Nu-Enamel. You can, too.
From toilet seats to wood radios, it seems the paint was made to cover it all. Lucky for us, the Previous Owners did not paint over our wood trim in the dining room, living room, stairwell, or entryway--although everything else has been covered. Click image for a slightly larger although somewhat fuzzy view.
Durable...economical.
Our paints, colors of which are shown on the following pages, are designed to meet the exactly requirements of extreme wear and weather conditions, and also to produce a finish that is both durable and beautiful.
Our aim is to submit a line of popular and serviceable colors, capable of pleasing combinations.
If you will carefully follow the general directions for the application of these high grade paints as shown on each can, you will be well repaid in long years of service.
To get real satisfaction use your paints made on a pure linseed oil base. You will be better satisfied and the saving you will make in longer service will repay you many times over.
Directions for Use
Remove full head of package and stir paint thoroughly; this is accomplished by pouring off the liquid portion of the paint, then stirring with a lifting motion from bottom and side of can, gradually pouring back the thinners while stirring. This will insure a uniform consistency of the paint.
For new work
For priming coat, thin the paint with raw linseed oil, using one quart of oil to one gallon of paint. For the second coat, in case thinning is necessary, use one pint of turpentine to one gallon of paint. For third or finishing coat, always apply paint just as if comes from the can.
For old work
Remove all loose paint from surface with steel brush or scraper. When surface is porous and has not been painted for a long time, apply three coats of paint, the same as for new work. When the surface is in good condition, thin the first coat with one pint of turpentine and one pint of pure linseed oil to one gallon of paint. For finishing coat, apply just as it comes from the can.
The above directions will cover the average conditions in painting to insure an absolutely perfect job.
Painting Suggestions
Be sure to brush out paint well, as three thin coats of paint wear better than two thick coats.
To insure best results, new work should always have three coats, two besides the priming coat.
Don't paint damp, unseasoned, sappy or pitchy wood.
Allow three or more days between coats for drying.
Putty all seams, cracks, nail holes, etc., preferably after the priming coat has been put on, as the putty will adhere more closely than to the bare wood.
Always begin at the top in painting, working across the entire width of the building taking care to remove all dust in advance and covering knotty or pitchy portions with shellac.
Quick Drying
One Coat Covers
Washable
For use on all surfaces--wood, concrete, metal, and composition inside and out. Let us tell you how small the expense will be to paint your basement or attic floor, porch, laundry--or any inside or outside surface.
Porch and Deck Enamel Paint
Floors, both inside and out, steps, and boat decks are necessarily subjected to an unusual amount of wear. Unless coated with a finish designed to withstand the constant abrasion from walking and moving of furniture, as well as exposure to the elements, floors and decks soon take on a very unsightly appearance.
Porch and Deck Enamel is scientifically prepared to withstand especially hard usage on wood, metal, or concrete surfaces. It forms a beautiful gloss that does not become dull from repeated washing and scrubbing.
Porch and Deck Enamel is a product of high gloss and extreme durability. Specially adapted for garage floors, porch floors, hospitals, offices, factories, etc. It comes ready for use, drying hard over night.
General Directions
The surface must be thoroughly dry and free from loose paint, grease, and dirt. Brush the paint out thoroughly in thin even coats. Make certain that each coat is perfectly hard and dry before applying the next coat.
*New Floors: To obtain best results, use three coats of paint. First coat should be thinned according to instructions on the label. Apply the second and third coats without thinning.
*For Previously Painted Wood Floors: Bare spots should be touched up with paint thinned as for "New Floors." Sandpaper the surface well when dry, then apply one or two coats without thinning. If there are cracks between the boards, fill these with Paste Wood Filler after the first coat of enamel has been applied.
*For New Concrete Floors: Important--Do not paint concrete floors when they are cold, or when the room is cold and wet. This condition will retard the drying of the enamel.
Cement floors that have been laid directly on the ground without the proper drainage rarely present an ideal surface for painting, because moisture will cause it to remain in a tacky condition. The surface should also be free from alkali, as an alkaline surface will prevent the enamel from drying.
Test for Alkalinity
Wet various spots of the floor with water and place a piece of litmus paper on each spot. Allow to stand for a few minutes and if litmus turns blue, it is an indication that there is alkali present. In such cases, the alkali should be neutralized by applying a wash coat of three pounds of Zinc Sulphate to the gallon of water. Let dry thoroughly (at least three days) after which brush the surface carefully to remove any remaining crystals.
*For previously painted concrete floors: Touch up any bare spots as directed for new concrete. When thoroughly dry, apply one or two coats without thinning.