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"Exterior Paint Problems" an Historic Preservation Brief August 28, 2008


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Exterior Paint Problems
on Historic Woodwork

Kay D. Weeks and David W. Look, AIA
Exterior Paint Problems

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Introduction

Purposes of Exterior Paint

Treating Paint Problems

Justification for Paint Removal

Paint Removal Precautions

Repainting Historic Buildings for Cosmetic Reasons

Identification of Exterior Paint Surface Conditions

Recommended Treatments

Selecting the Appropriate/Safest Method to Remove Paint

General Paint Type Recommendations

Conclusion

Selected Reading

Acknowledgements


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Selected Reading

Batcheler, Penelope Hartshorne, "Paint Color Research and Restoration." Technical Leaflet 15. Nashville: American Association for State and Local History (undated).

"Danger: Restoration May Be Hazardous to Your Health." The Old House Journal. Vol. 4, No. 5 (May 1976), pp. 911.

Gola, Edward F. "Avoiding Mistakes in Exterior Painting." The Old House Journal. Vol. 4, No. 6 (June 1976), pp. 1, 45.

"How to Assure a Satisfactory Paint Job." Scientific Section: Circular 784. Washington, DC: National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association (undated).

Labine, Clem. "Selecting the Best Exterior Paint." The Old House Journal. Vol. 4, No. 7 (July 1976), pp. 1, 1011.

Morton, W. Brown III and Hume, Gary L. The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation Projects with Guidelines for Applying the Standards. Washington, DC: Department of Interior, 1979.

Paint Problem Solver. St. Louis: National Decorating Products Association, 1980.

"Special Issue: Exterior Painting." The Old House Journal. Vol. 4, No. 4 (April 1981), pp. 7194.

Thorsen, John W. "Hazardous Waste: What is it? How to Handle it." Professional Decorating & Coating Action. Vol. 43, No. 4 (September 1981), pp. 45.

Acknowledgements

Special thanks go to Baird M. Smith, AIA (formerly Chief, Preservation Technology Branch, TPS) for providing general direction in the development of the manuscript. In addition, the following individuals are to be thanked for their contributions as technical experts in the field: Royal T. Brown, National Paint and Coatings Association, Washington, D.C.; Dr. Judith E. Selwyn, Preservation Technology Associates, Boston, Massachusetts; and Dennis R. Vacca, Pratt & Lambert Co., Carlstadt, New Jersey. Finally, thanks go to several National Park Service staff members whose valuable comments were incorporated into the text and who contributed to the production of the brief: James A. Caufield, Anne E. Grimmer, Jean E. Travers, David G. Battle, Sharon C. Park, AIA, Charles E. Fisher III, Sara K. Blumenthal, and Martha A. Gutrick. The peeling paint photo used as the logo is provided, courtesy, John Leeke, Preservation Consultant, 2001, and is copyrighted.

Washington, D.C. September, 1982



This publication has been prepared pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, which directs the Secretary of the Interior to develop and make available information concerning historic properties. Technical Preservation Services (TPS), Heritage Preservation Services Division, National Park Service prepares standards, guidelines, and other educational materials on responsible historic preservation treatments for a broad public.



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