Precautions for Painting

While painting any surface, the following precautions should be observed:
                 * The surface to be painted should be perfectly clean and dry.
                 * Paint work should be carried out in dry, warm weather after a dry spell.
                 * Each coat of paint should be moderate thickness for quick drying.
                 * The undercoats and first coats must invariably be allowed to dry properly before applying the final coat.
                 * Always rub down lightly between coats.
                 * For exposed works, boiled linseed oil should be used.