Picture Moldings: Hold the gun or blowlamp in one hand and a scraper in the other; keep the gun or lamp and scraper moving together. Use a shavehook for scraping moldings. Try not to scorch the wood or dig into it. If you are burning off window frames, keep the heat away from the glass. After you have removed the paint, sand the wood down with medium-grade sandpaper following the direction of the grain, paying particular attention to any moldings.
The Norman builders here, though retaining an alternation of huge columns and membered piers, did not attempt the logical integration of piers and vault that characterized continental Norman and Lombard work. On the other hand, the richness of the moldings, the scale, and monumental power of Durham were unsurpassed. In general, the English tend to multiply moldings around the arches, windows, and especially the portals.
Before painting picture moldings, make sure that they are free from dust, dirt, and grease. It is usual to work in a similar type of paint as for the walls, which is likely to be latex, although you may choose a contrasting color to pick out the detail of the molding. Using a small brush, paint along the entire length. Use the same method for shielding the Wall as described for painting baseboards.
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