31.   Test the resiliency of the filling by stroking it against a surface, as if you were applying paint.

32.   The only way to get oily stains out is to apply paint thinner, then add generous amounts of baking soda to absorb the thinner and the stains.

33.   Then apply the paint with a long-nap roller or masonry brush.

34.   Therefore, be sure any new paint is applied in very thin coats.

35.   To correct the situation, apply paint thinner liberally to the deck, let it sit there for five minutes to dissolve the tacky parts, scrub and rinse.

36.   Use a synthetic-fiber brush or a foam brush to apply the paint.

37.   Typically Congdon applied paint with a palette knife, then incised the encrustations of oil with a jackknife or awl.

38.   Use a long-napped roller to apply the paint.

39.   What can I use to apply a paint that will last?

40.   Workers applied fresh paint and made repairs at the subway stop closes to the convention site, which serves as a basketball and hockey arena.