Concrete Paint Samples A previous post has already introduced the subject of a most useful work that was published in the 1930s - Parsons' Decorative Finishes. Subsequently I have used it as a 'prompt' for posts...
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May 22nd, 2011
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Colour Ranges | Paint Technical |
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Parsons’ Decorative Finishes (7) – Concrete Paint
May 15th, 2011
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Colour Ranges | Paint Technical |
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Parsons’ Decorative Finishes (6) – Antimonic Paint
Antimonic Samples A previous post has already introduced the subject of a most useful work that was published in the 1930s - Parsons' Decorative Finishes. Subsequently I have used it as a 'prompt' for posts dealing...
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May 9th, 2011
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Parsons’ Decorative Finishes (5) – Gloss Finishes
Gloss Samples - Page Two A previous post has already introduced the subject of a most useful work that was published in the 1930s - Parsons' Decorative Finishes. Subsequently I have used it as a 'prompt' for...
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May 9th, 2011
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Parsons’ Decorative Finishes (4) – Gloss Enamel Finishes
A previous post has already introduced the subject of a most useful work that was published in the 1930s - Parsons' Decorative Finishes. Subsequently I have used it as a 'prompt' for posts dealing with Imitation...
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May 8th, 2011
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Parsons’ Decorative Finishes (3) – Permanent Greens
Longfield Permanent Greens A previous post has already introduced the subject of a most useful work that was published in the 1930s - Parsons' Decorative Finishes. Subsequently I have used it as a 'prompt' for a...
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Apr 26th, 2011
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Parsons’ Decorative Finishes (2) – Imitation Stone
A current project on London's Cafe Royal reminded me that I had a wonderful catalogue of paints that were manufactured in the 1930s and that might provide useful source material. Parsons' Decorative Finishes is...
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Apr 25th, 2011
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Parsons’ Decorative Finishes (1) – The Book
The recent analysis of the original decorative schemes of London's Cafe Royal proved the worth of my many years specialist-book-collecting. It is always good to be able to demonstrate to my long-suffering wife that...
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Apr 22nd, 2011
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Soft Distemper
Soft distemper on the walls of this almshouse - Geffrye Museum Soft distemper (sometimes known as Calcimine) is a traditional water-based coating for plaster surfaces. As it allows the wall beneath to ‘breathe’...
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Dec 11th, 2010
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Patrick |
Institutions | Paint Technical | Places of Worship |
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St Paul’s, Mill Hill
St Paul's, Mill Hill, was founded by William Wilberforce, anti-slavery movement leader and resident of Mill Hill. Patrick was asked to help solve a problem of flaking paint on the ceiling. The cause of the...
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Dec 8th, 2010
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Limewash versus Paint – An Urban View
Limewash: Yes! Softened by the sun, grappa and holiday spirit it seemed such a good idea to use limewash on returning from the Mediterranean. Limewash has several winning features but a universal coating it...
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