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This is a revised question. Do you know any Brand names of indoor house paints from 1946? I'm looking especially for the name of an expensive Brand that would have sold in Buffalo or upstate New…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by betsy blakeslee Dec 27, 2010.
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Karan Andrea replied to betsy blakeslee's discussion paint brands form the 1940s"I would say contact these people: http://www.schuelepaint.benmoorepaints.com/sb.cn They have been in business in Buffalo since 1903 according to their website. It is very likely that they can point you in the right direction for information sources.…"
D. Shawn Beckwith replied to betsy blakeslee's discussion paint brands form the 1940s" To assist you with being a "History Detective", defining the nomenclature and having the correct technology I recommed that you review Preservation Brief #10 "Exterior Paint Problems on Historic Woodwork" and…"
betsy blakeslee replied to betsy blakeslee's discussion paint brands form the 1940s"Can you say more about 'correct paint formulation for surface being covered?' This question from the novelist, trying to get the details of a character who paints for a living right. Thanks!"
Randall Marder replied to betsy blakeslee's discussion paint brands form the 1940s"Working in the field of preservation, I have run into original paints on many projects. Back in the day the formula used lead as a bonding agent and hardener. Whites would eventually turn yellow from the linseed oil, folks would…"
Phil replied to betsy blakeslee's discussion paint brands form the 1940s"I worked on a exterior painting crew in 1985. We used Sherwin Williams latex with oil primer. My boss told customers to expect 7 years out of such a paint job. Does anyone know how long paint jobs from c. 1900 or c. 1950 would…"
betsy blakeslee replied to betsy blakeslee's discussion paint brands form the 1940s"Very helpful. Thank you for your expertise, and for taking the time to reply."
D. Shawn Beckwith replied to betsy blakeslee's discussion paint brands form the 1940s"Good question. I donot have any technical data to comment. However paint formulations have changed enormously over the last 20 years and the need to repaint more frequently has increased.
Paint longevity depends on correct surface preperation and…"
betsy blakeslee replied to betsy blakeslee's discussion paint brands form the 1940s"Thanks. Would you say that Sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore would have peeled more quickly in their early days of producing paint?"
D. Shawn Beckwith replied to betsy blakeslee's discussion paint brands form the 1940s"A local vendor? I donot have that information. However Benjamin Moore is a high quality supplier that has been in business for many many years. I would assume they had distribution into Buffalo. Sherwin Williams is also a very established…"
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This is a revised question. Do you know any Brand names of indoor house paints from 1946? I'm looking especially for the name of an expensive Brand that would have sold in Buffalo or upstate New York. I also need the name of a cheap Brand that would have sold in Buffalo or upstate New York at that time. Thanks!See More
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