Preservation Brief 10, Exterior Paint Problems on Historic Woodwork

Author(s): Kay D. Weeks; David W. Look

Year: 2004

Summary

This is number ten of 42 preservation briefs prepared by the Technical Preservation Services of the National Park Service. This brief focuses on the exterior paint problems on historic woodwork.

A cautionary approach to paint removal is included in the guidelines to the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation. Removing paints down to bare wood surfaces using harsh methods can permanently damage those surfaces; therefore such methods are not recommended. Also, total removal obliterates evidence of the historical paints and their sequence and architectural context.

This Brief expands on that advice for the architect, building manager, contractor, or homeowner by identifying and describing common types of paint surface conditions and failures, then recommending appropriate treatments for preparing exterior wood surfaces for repainting to assure the best adhesion and greatest durability of the new paint.

Cite this Record

Preservation Brief 10, Exterior Paint Problems on Historic Woodwork. Kay D. Weeks, David W. Look. 2004 ( tDAR id: 436322) ; doi:10.48512/XCV8436322

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