[MassHistPres] Paint

[jade at heartwoodrestoration.com]

hi eric...
my definition of good prep work involves scraping off paint that is  
not tenaciously adhered to the substrate, sanding ALL surfaces,  
applying blopentine (50/50 blend of boiled linseed oil/turpentine) to  
bare wood, applying one or two coats of oil based primer followed by  
two coats of finish paint...applying primer or finish paint to dry  
wood is a set up for failure...paint ingredients have changed  
drastically over the last couple of decades and I dare say a typical  
paint job may only last 7 years...unless a client specifies otherwise,  
we continue to use oil based paint on window sash...

check out Kirby paints in New Bedford...they are a small old paint  
company working within maritime constraints...

I restored the windows and worked on the steeple restoration project  
during a winter in the late 1990's...I know first hand how the wind  
howls up there turning sand and salt into mini frozen projectiles!

good luck...

Jade Mortimer
NEW SHOP LOCATION
Heartwood Window Restoration
1404 Mohawk Trail
Shelburne, MA  011370
413-625-8680


Quoting Garrett Laws <copperandslate at gmail.com>:

> Eric,
>
> Given your location I'd check around to see if there's a house painter
> (familiar with lead RRP rules) that also paints boats as there may be a
> product that crosses over for your needs...and is legal. If you have access
> to the manufacturer information (of the current paint) you might want to
> ask if their best product for your application was used and then look at
> similar products to see if other manufacturers agree on the type of product
> for the application...
>
> I know what your probably thinking, lots of leg work. If you don't get a
> strong technical understanding of the product being installed, you decision
> won't be the best possible decision.
>
> I looked at www.paint.org and www.pdca.org. The first is a manufacturers
> organization the second is an installers organization.
>
> Garrett Laws
> The Copper & Slate Co
> (781) 893-1916
>
> On Friday, November 28, 2014, Eric Dray <ericedray at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> The steeple of our Unitarian church in Provincetown was painted about 5
>> years ago and is already peeling badly. The prep seemed to have been
>> adequate, and we are thinking the main issue may simply be the steeple?s
>> extreme exposure, especially in winter. The Building Committee is wondering
>> whether we should consider an alternate approach so it won?t have to be
>> painted every 5-7 years ? e.g. stain or some form of ceramic paint. Has
>> anyone had experience good or bad with these types of products?
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
>>
>>
>> Eric Dray
>>
>> 258A Bradford Street
>>
>> Provincetown, MA 02657
>>
>> 508.566.3797
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Garrett Laws
>
> The Copper & Slate Company, Inc.
> Fine Roofing and Exterior Finish Carpentry
> 238 Calvary Street,
> Waltham, MA 02453
> (781) 893-1916
>
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>
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>



Jade L. Mortimer
Heartwood Window Restoration
26 Forget Road
Hawley, MA  01339
413-339-4298 P/F