Paint in America: The Colors of Historic Buildings
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (577 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471144118 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A really nice book, with lots of good information in it. Alison Sheehan I do wish it had a little more on the various periods and some good pre-1850 paint colors. Other than that it is a wonderful resource for anyone restoring antique homes.
Contains a survey of practices and materials in England, cutting-edge techniques used by today's researchers in examining historic paints, fascinating case studies and an important chart of early American paint colors. The definitive volume on how paint has been used in the U.S. Eminent contributors cover the history of this medium in American buildings from the 17th century to the end of the 19th century. Explains how to identify pigments and media, how to prepare surfaces for application and apply paint. in the last 250 years. Includes the chemical properties of paint with a table of paint components, plus a glossary and bibliography.
Eminent contributors cover the history of this medium in American buildings from the 17th century to the end of the 19th century. in the last 250 years. Explains how to identify pigments and media, how to prepare surfaces for application and apply paint. From the Publisher The definitive volume on how paint has been used in the U.S. . Includes the chemical properties of paint with a table of paint components, plus a glossary and bibliography. Contains a survey of practices and materials in England, cutting-edge techniques used by today's researchers in examining historic paints, fascinating case studies and an important chart of early American paint colors