Practical Graining, with Description of Colors Employed and Tools Used

"Practical Graining" by William E. (William Edmund) Wall is a how-to manual from the 1800's about how to paint surfaces to resembled wood. The book teaches the processes to produce finishes that looked precisely like real wood. It goes over the tools, colors and techniques to create the affect of wooden grain. The book is probably for painters and decorators who want to be better at their jobs and make things look nicer. The book encourages people to get surfaces ready the right way, going over what tools are needed and how to mix colors well. The author thought graining was better than other ways of painting and it's need some work to prep, he thought it was worth it. He also tells you how to get rid of old paint and make the surface smooth before you start, which is important for doing graining well.