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Why did people used to paint the bottom of their trees white?
This is called "whitewashing". It was to discourage insects from attacking the tree. The white was an insecticide mixture, about the consistency of a heavy motor oil. Yea, and the 'paint' was harder on the tree than the incects.So they quit doing this. This is not an insect issue. It was a special paint used on decideous trees that kept the bark near the ground from cracking during a frost. It reflected sunlight that could warm this area up and make it expand.
Why do people paint their houses white?
The scientific answer for white paint on houses is the same as why we wear white in hot climates-- white reflects the sunlight away from the house during the summer. This keeps the house cooler than houses with dark colored paint.
What colour is Indian war paint?
white, black , red and blue
Has the White House in DC ever caught on fire?
Yes it was burned by the British in the war of 1812. The story goes that Dolly Madison was running out the door with the painting of Washington as the British troops entered. That is the reason why the house it white. The paint was used to paint over the burn marks and when they did some work on the White House they found some of the burn marks from 1812.
The White House in the War of 1812?
The White House was burned to the ground in the war of 1812. Mrs. Adams was best known for saving the original presidential paint of George Washington from the White House.
How many gallons of paint are needed to keep the White House white?
About 3,000 gallons of paint were used to paint the White House.
What color is used to paint the white house?
white
What is in the paint on roof's in Bermuda?
It is a white cement based paint. Sometimes a laytex pased paint is used but this is infrequent.
What ratio to mix blue paint with white paint how many blue paint i used?
The ratio of blue to white paint can vary depending on the desired shade of blue. A common starting point is a 1:2 ratio, meaning for every part of blue paint, you would use two parts of white paint. If you used 1 cup of blue paint, you would mix it with 2 cups of white paint. Adjust the ratio to achieve your preferred hue.
What salt is used in paint?
Titanium dioxide is used in paints to give it a white color.
Abby uses 7.7 pints of white paint and blue paint to paint her bedroom walls. 3 5 of this amount is white paint and the rest is blue paint. How many pints of blue paint did she use?
Well, isn't that a happy little math problem we have here! Abby used 7.7 pints of paint in total, with 3/5 of that being white paint. To find out how many pints of blue paint she used, we can first calculate how much white paint she used (7.7 pints x 3/5 = 4.62 pints of white paint). Then, we can subtract the amount of white paint from the total to find the amount of blue paint she used (7.7 pints - 4.62 pints = 3.08 pints of blue paint). Happy painting!
What paint color can be used on a trim over a white wall?
The same shade of white.
Lisa uses 9.1 pints of white paint and blue paint to paint her bedroom walls. 35 of this amount is white paint, and the rest is blue paint. How many pints of blue paint did she use to paint her bedroom walls?
To find the amount of blue paint used, we first subtract the amount of white paint from the total amount used: 9.1 pints - 3.5 pints (which is 35% of 9.1 pints) = 5.6 pints of blue paint. Therefore, Lisa used 5.6 pints of blue paint to paint her bedroom walls.
What did twilight use as flesh?
the vampires used white paint
Which oxide are used in white paints?
Titanium dioxide is the primary oxide used in white paint due to its bright white color and excellent opacity. Zinc oxide is also occasionally used as a white pigment in paint, but it is more commonly used in other applications such as sunscreens and ceramics.
Did the Georgians have white paint?
Yes, during the Georgian era (1714-1830), white paint was available and used, primarily made from lead white or zinc white. These pigments were commonly used in decorative arts and architecture, allowing for bright, clean finishes on interiors and exteriors. The use of white paint was popular in Georgian design, which emphasized lightness and elegance.
What kind paint can be used to paint tree?
Acrylic paint or outdoor latex paint are commonly used to paint trees. Make sure to use non-toxic paint and avoid painting the trunk as it can harm the tree's health.
