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Enamels, Paints, Lacquers, and Caulking, Pointing, and Glazing Compounds CLEVELAND, OHIO
Products
En a me l s ; Wa l l Fin is h e s ; Mil l Wh it e s ; Co n c r e t e Pa in t s ; Me t a l Co a t in g s ; Ca u l k in g , Po in t in i;, Be d d in g and Gl a z in g Co mpo u n d .
Also Varnishes. For Dum Dum Plaster Bond, see page A223.
Slogan
Specify Arco--a Standard rather than a Brand.
Specifications
fectly the surface from any possible contact with
the corrosive elements. It is waterproof, rust
proof, extremely durable and furnishes a most
attractive and serviceable coating for metal, trim.
Made in eight stock colors and furnished in special shades if desired.
Arco HiGIoss Enamel--A good grade of
enamel for use where Arco Permano is too ex
pensive.,
Arcovar'Enamel--A superior enamel finish tor all interior and exterior surfaces that dries
dustfree in one hour and is ready for use in four hours.
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The Arco Specification Book will simplify the writing of
votir paint specifications. General'Condiaons are given at the Arco Primers
beginning followed by a short complete specification for each type of surface, indexed by the product. 'We will be very glad to send you one.
Experience
Arco N. B. Wall Primer--Arco N. B. Primer is a varnish primer recommended for the first application on interior walls.
It is a non-burning primer which neutralizes the varying amounts of alkali present in all plaster and concrete surfaces, it also overcomes the porosity existing in plaster and concrete
Th e Ar c o Co mp an y has had almost fifty years of experi surfaces that causes paint to stand out sharply in one place
ence in the manufacture of paints, varnishes and enamels and and be absorbed in another.
is in a peculiarly advantageous position to recommend the best
Arco N. B. Wall Primer acts as a filler creating a perfect
finishing materials for every re
painting surface for the following
quirement.
coats of paint.
Our laboratories are con
Arco Gloss Primer--A pig
stantly engaged in the improve
mented primer designed to take
ment of present methods and
the place of lead and oil for prim
materials. While the most im
ing woodwork. It is also used for
portant part of their work is re
priming plaster walls.
search, they also test all raw
Arco Gray Metal Primer
materials that enter into the
No. 414--Under laboratory tests
manufacture of Arco products so
this material is far superior to
that all materials conform to the
red lead for priming metal, and
Arco Standard. The laboratory is
the cost is a great deal less. One
one of the most progressive in the country and its directors are well-
coat of Arco Gray Metal Primer is recommended for ever}' ordi
known authorities in the industry.
nary metal surface that is to be
Arco products have been formu
painted, except galvanized iron.
lated by this most competent tech
nical staff and they have been
Arco Distinctive
subjected to- long practical tests
Wall Finishes
under the most trying conditions, both in the laboratory and in the field. The great number of promi
nent users of Arco products both in this country and abroad is mute testimony of the tremendous strides made in the fields we cover.
Ar cotone--Arco tone is offered as the highest grade of
fiat wall finish that can be pro duced. It withstands repeated
washing and will not flake, check
or peel. It lends itself to the beau tiful printed stipple effects which
Finished Samples
are so much in demand.- A beau tiful soft, velvety, flat finish for
Th e Ar c o Co mpa n y is very
glad to assist the architect in mak ing sample panels and giving ex
plicit directions for various types
of these finishes whenever desired. Original and unique finishes can
be worked out in our sample de partment. There, with the mini mum of effort, expression can be
given to your own ideas.
interior walls and ceilings.
Arcotone is manufactured in two consistencies: Arcotone Stip pling Flat and Arcotone Flowing Flat. This is done- to assist the
painter in his work.
Arco Stipple-Lite--Arco Stipple-Lite produces gloss finish
texture stipple. A very heavy stipple or a light orange peel stip
ple is easily obtained. It can be
Arco Enamels
Arco Permano Enamel --
American Insurance Union Building, Columbus, Ohio tinted to any desired shade.
C. H. Cr an e, Architect Jo h n Gil l & So n , General Contractors
Varicolored and Textured
Effects -- The interior -decora
Th e Ar c o Co mp a n y had given much careful study to the tor has his own individual methods for producing these effects
manufacture of enamels, and after very extensive practical tests and specifications covering this type of work tend to hamper
carried on in its laboratories, has produced Arco Permano rather than help the individual decorator. Where this type of
Enamel--a snow white enamel, which stays white, and stays finish is desired, 'we suggest incorporating the following para
on. graph into the specifications in place of the finish coat:
We commend this product to you as the finest grade of
Designated walls shall have a varicolored or stippled fin
white enamel.
ish, shades and effects to be selected, similar to panels zvhich
Arco Tungol Metal Trim Enamel--Arco Tungol Metal shall be submitted to the architect for approval before pro
Trim Enamel is formulated on the principle of providing an ceeding with the work. Use Arcotone or Arco Stipple-Lite,
absolutely elastic continuous coating which will insulate per- to procure the proper effect.
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The Arco Company
C3357
Arco Mill Whites
Sterlastic Caulking, Pointing, Bedding and Glazing
Arco Mill Whites are products of diligent research and long practical experience. Their outstanding superiority is well
known to all branches of American industry. They have
achieved their distinction because of specialization to accom plish specific purposes.
Arco Rays--The superior white coating of intense white ness and unusual durability for factory walls and ceilings. It_ goes on white, stays white and stays on.
Arco Rays Mazda--A specialized Arco Rays for use where excessive exposure to moisture must be contended with. Arco Rays' Mazda will withstand the action of disinfectants and can be washed and cleaned as often as need be without affecting the attractiveness of the finish. Its use is suggested in laundries, hospitals, food factories, dairies and similar establishments.
Arco Rays GAa--A specialized Arco Rays designed to withstand acid and alkali conditions. It secures maximum re sistance to the action of chemicals and will give positive pro tection to the surface to which it is applied. Rubber factories, dye works, bakeries, and similar industrial concerns find this product fitting their exacting requirements.
Compound
A permanently elastic, non-staining weatherproof and waterproof caulking, pointing, bedding and glazing com pound that does not dry out hard. It adheres tightly to masonry, metal, wood or glass. Made in natural or putty color, black, red, slate and green, and in two consistencies--one for use with a putty knife, and one for use in a caulking gun.
Specifications for Caulking with Oakum and Arco Sterlastic--Wood or Metal Window and Door Frames and Ornamental Iron--(a) The general contractor will build in hi_s window and door frames or ornamental iron so that there will be a clear space % to Vi in. wide around the head and
jambs and at least Va in. deep to receive the caulk ing material. If this opening is not provided, the general contractor shall rake out all cement or
mortar between frame and masonry or stone be fore caulking is started. If space between frame
Arco Methods--For Painting Concrete Surfaces
and masonry is over % in. wide, general contrac tor shall have same blocked with wood strip or
Laboratory research and practical tests have determined that no one coating can, by itself, satisfy all the conditions encountered in painting concrete surfaces. It is required that concrete coatings be waterproof, that they resist the action of free lime, that they withstand suction, that they be of sufficient body to produce a smooth surface, and that they have durability and wearing power under the most severe conditions.
The following methods have been developed to meet these conditions. They represent a distinct achievement in this field.
The Arco-Kote Method for Exterior
Arco Cement First Coatcr waterproofs the surface, prevents suction and acts as an al kali resistant to prevent free lime from burn ing through to the finish coat. It also pro vides a perfect painting surface for the ArcoKote which is to follow.
The finish coat of Arco-Kote, made in sixteen attractive shades, seals the pores with
filled with cement mortar before caulking, so as to leave an opening as provided above.
(b) Any cleaning or pointing of building ex terior shall be done before caulking frames. In terior window and door trim shall be set before caulking is begun. All caulking, including the sills, shall be done on exterior side of building wall.
(c) The general contractor will provide for removing temporarily set staff beads, previous to
caulking of the windows and door frames, and after the caulking is completed, inspected, and ap proved, he will reset same permanently in place.
(d) Thoroughly caulk, in such a manner as will make them airtight and watertight, all joints around all windows and door frames, filling the space between masonry and outside of the wood frames around jambs, heads and
sills, to within % in. of the surface with oakum, packed in firmly with a caulking too).
Then fill the remaining space full with Arco
a solid pigment making it impervious to mois
Sterlastic as manufactured by Th e Ar c o Co m
ture. The opacity of the coating covers un
p a n y of Cleveland, Ohio, and applied by an
sightly stains due to alkaline salts. Arco-Kote
approved caulking contractor of Th e Ar c o
preserves the original texture of the surface
Co mp a n y .
and furnishes a very attractive decorative
(e) Apply Arco Sterlastic with the Arco
effect.
hand -pressure caulking gun so as to make a
The Arco Floorcote Method for Ce
neat, smooth bead, one edge flush with face
ment Floors--Arco- Floorcote Undercoat fills Exchange National Bank Building, of frame, the other edge flush against ma
the pores of the floor with a hard insoluble alkali' resisting compound -which prevents dusting and disintegration and also prevents
Wear y \Y.
Tulsa, Okla. '& Aum Architects. Chicago. H. Har s t er , General Contractor
III.
sonry and not extending more than Vi in. out beyond face of the sill or frame.
Specifications for Caulking with Arco
free lime from burning through to the finish
Sterlastic Only--Wood or Metal Window
coat. It waterproofs and prevents suction and at the same time and Door Frames and Ornamental Iron--(a) Behind Staff
provides a perfect painting surface for the Arco Floorcote which is to follow.
The finish coat of Arco Floorcote furnishes an attractive and extremely hard enamel finish, which neither grease nor oil will spot. Its durability is not affected by constant washing and it can be depended upon to retain its brilliant finish. There is a choice of eight colors and white.
Arco Q.D. Floorcote--Is a concrete floor enamel that dries in four hours. Specify two coats of Arco Q.D. Floorcote, allowing six hours between coats.
Arco Metal Coatings
Arcotex Red Lead No. 545--This is manufactured from the highest grade red lead and refined linseed oil. It is far more efficient than the hand mixed product and shows a lower cost per square foot.
Arcotex Carbon Black No. 900--It is one of the most durable materials against severe exposure and injurious
Bead--Follow specifications as given above for Arco Sterlastic and oakum omitting the use of oakum.
(b) Outside the Staff Bead or Where There Is No Staff Bead--For specifications use paragraphs, (b), (d), and (e) as given under "Caulking with Oakum and Arco Sterlastic," omitting the use of oakum.
Note: Write for blue prints and full specifications ready for vour . A.I.A. File.
Setting of Frames and Bedding of Sills--The carpenter contractor is to set frames and bed sills in Arco Sterlastic manufactured by Th e Ar c o Co mp an y , Cleveland, Ohio.
Pointing with Elastic Cement--For joints in all stone copings, cornices, and projecting stonework.
The mason contractor will rake out joints to a depth of %
in. and width Vi in. in all features with exposed tops and faces. Before applying Arco Sterlastic, clean joints thoroughly, then prime opening and fill these joints with Arco Sterlastic manu factured bv Th e Ar c o Co mp an y of Cleveland, .Ohio. Apply with a caulking gun,- forcing as much Arco Sterlastic as pos
gases.
sible into the spaces in such manner as will make them weather-
Arcotex Natural Graphite No. 901--This is made of the tight.
best grade of airfloated Mexican graphite, silica, linseed oil, and a specially treated oil of unusual properties.
Other Arcotex Colors--Light gray No. 400; Battleship
gray No. 401; Oxide Red No. 550; Oxide Brown No. 547; Red Lead Graphite No. 548; Olive Green No. 600; Alumi
num No. 402. These are excellent for general work. While not particularly fitted for priming, they have been used
for years where moderate priced protective coatings are required.
Specifications for Glazing--All glass shall be glazed with
Arco Sterlastic Glazing Compound as furnished by Th e Ar c o Co mp a n y of Cleveland, Ohio. Write for detailed specifications.
Approved Caulking Contractors--Approved caulking con tractors are located throughout the United States and Canada, and will gladly furnish estimates for caulking and pointing with Arco Sterlastic Caulking and Pointing Compound.
Names of approved contractors in any locality may be had by writing Th e Ar c o Co mp a n y at Cleveland, Ohio.
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C3390
RIPOLIN ENAMEL PRODUCTS
THE RIPOLIN COMPANY
HOLLAND FRANCE
ENGLAND UNITED STATES CANADA
THE GLIDDEN COMPANY
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS: CLEVELAND, OHIO
DISTRIBUTING POINTS FOR RIPOLIN
CHICAGO. ILL., The Glidden Company ST. LOUIS, MO., The Glidden Company READING, PA., The Glidden Company ST. PAUL, MINN., The Glidden Company NEW ORLEANS, LA., The Glidden Company CLEVELAND. OHIO. The Glidden Company ATLANTA. GA.. The Glidden Company BEAUMONT, TEX., The Glidden Company BIRMINGHAM. ALA., The Glidden Company BINGHAMTON, N. Y., The Glidden Company FORT WORTH, TEX., The Glidden Company HOUSTON, TEX., The Glidden Company ' EL PASO, TEX., The Glidden Company KNOXVILLE, TENN., The Glidden Company
MIAMI. FLA., The Glidden Company SCRANTON, PA., The Glidden Company WILKES BARRE, PA., The Glidden Company WEST PALM BEACH. FLA., The Glidden Company SAN ANTONIO, TEX., The Glidden Company PORTLAND. ORE., The Glidden Company LOS ANGELES, CAL.. The Glidden Company SEATTLE, WASH., The Glidden Company ' EVANSVILLE, IND., The Glidden Company HONOLULU, T. H., The Glidden Company of California DALLAS, TEX., The Glidden Company of Texas BOSTON, MASS., The Glidden Company of Massachusetts SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.. The Glidden Company of California TORONTO, ONT., CANADA, The Glidden Company of Canada, Ltd.
Product
Rip o l in En a me l s , including:
Gloss, Serai-gloss (Eggshell). Flat White and Decorative Tints including ivory, cream, pearl gray, light gray, sea green, light blue and pink; other tints are ob tainable by addition of pure colors ground
RIPOLIN
TRADE-MARK
Production
Ripolin is made in America by Euro pean experts and American workmen who have been taught the European methods. It is made under the direct supervision of "Ripolin, Limited."
in japan, or will be manufactured for quantity orders. Specification Data and Distribution
Trade-marks
This design is the identi
fication mark for genuine
Ripolin Enamel. All Europe
knows this, famous trade
mark'. The secret process of
making Ripolin was discov
ered in Holland thirty years
ago. Since that time Ripolin
An o t h er Ripo l in Mar k o f ' h<is been used throughout the
In t e r n at io n a l Fa me
civilized world.
Ripolin specifications for every conceivable pur pose have been compiled in a convenient form for archi tects' handy reference. Copies will be gladly sent on re quest.
Following are speci fications in most general use :
Specification No. 1
Th e Fa mo u s Rip o l in Be n d in g Tin Te s t
Description of Ripolin Enamel Ripolin is the original Holland enamel, now made in
Holland, France, United States and Canada. It was developed by a Dutch painter and chemist named Reip, more than 30 years ago, and since then has met with success in every civilized country.
It is made by a secret process. It is for both exterior and interior uses and is little affected by salt water and atmospheric changes. It is easy-flowing, dries without brush marks and forms a tough, lasting film. Specifications for special conditions supplied upon request.
Specification for A11 Fine Grained Interior New Wood work--(Including all fine grained woods, white pine, whitewood. bass wood, etc.)
Coal No. /--A priming coat of Ripolin Enamel Undercoat
ing, thinned with 1 qt. of raw linseed oil and V> pt. of pure
turpentine to the gallon. Coat No. 2--Full coat of Ripolin Enamel Undercoating. Coot No. 3--Full coat of Ripolin Enamel. Underrating. Coat No. 4--Ripolin Enamel Undercoating reinforced
with 1 qt. Gloss Ripolin added to the gallon to stop suc tion.
Coat No. 5--A good flowing coat of
Scope of Use and Cost For architectural, general, commer
cial, marine, railway and manufacturing purposes, where a permanent high grade,
elastic enamel paint is required. Ripolin is used largely throughout
the United States in private residences, hospitals, hotels, etc.
Ripolin. It is allowable. to thin this coat with Va pt. of pure turpentine to the gallon.
Coat No. 6--A good flowing coat of Ripolin as it comes from the can. Do not thin finishing coat of Ripolin.
Notes: If expense is of prime impor tance, either Coat No. 3-or Coat No. S (only one) may be omitted.
Economical Ripolin has much greater covering
capacity than other enamels. Because of this fact and its wonderful opacity, and also owing to its easy and even flow under the brush, it is economical.
Rip o l in Co n t ain e r s --Ev e r y Pa c k a g e Se a l e d
Care must be taken to sandpaper lightly each coat so that there will be absolutely no brush marks on the surface to which the Ripolin is to be applied. Ripolin in itself will show no brush marks, but will magnify brush marks left in the under coats.
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The Glidden Company
C3391
Specification No. 2
Specification for Interior New Woodwork--(Cedar, cypress, hemlock, yellow and Georgia pine, and other heavygrained, sappy woods; also birch and maple.)
Coat No. /--A priming coat of Ripolin Enamel Undercoat ing thinned with 1% pt. raw linseed oil and 1% pt. pure turpen tine to the gallon.
Notes: After applying coat No. 1 all woodwork should be thoroughly rubbed down with fine sandpaper or steel wool; Give the whole surface a light coat of thin white shellac which has been strained through cheesecloth.
For coats Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 proceed as in Specifica tion No. 1.
Specification No. 3
Specification for New or Unpainted Plaster Walls-- Coat No. /--A sizing coat made of 3 parts of alkali proof wall size and 1 part of Ripolin Enamel Undercoating. Coat No. 2--A full coat of 3 parts of Ripolin Enamel Undercoating and 1 part of alkali proof wall size. For coats Nos. 3, 4, 5 and 6 proceed as in Specification No. 1.
The above method in bathrooms is more economical than tile and its resemblance to tile is most striking.
Specification No. 5
Specification for Concrete or Portland Cement-
Owing to the excess of free alkali and occasionally certain chemical conditions created by the process of manufacture of portland cement or concrete under vari ous formulas, difficulty has been experienced in obtaining paints to adhere firmly to these surfaces.
The concrete'or cement must be thoroughly dry. All new concrete should be washed with a 30% zinc sulphate solution.
Coat No. /--Stucolor cement coating which may be thinned with about a quart of turpentine to the gallon.
Coat No. 2--The same approved cement coating. Coat No. 3--A good full coat of Ripolin of the luster desired as taken from the can. Notes: On a very rough laid cement an extra coat may be required to thoroughly cover the color of the surface, this being Ripolin Enamel Undercoating. For much exposed surfaces it is well to add one more coat of Ripolin as it conies from the can. In case two coats of enamel seem necessary it is well to make the first coat Semigioss Ripolin, the finish coat to be of the luster desired.
Specification No. 4
Specification for Imitation Tile on Keene's Cement, King's Windsor or Adamant Plaster--
Any of the above plasters are especially good for this purpose. The plaster should be troweled as smoothly as possible, and while wet scored to the depth of to
in. as desired. The most popular and satisfactory size tile for this purpose has been the 6-in. square or the oblong tile, about the shape and size of building brick. These effects are sometimes attempted with plaster of paris, but we would advise against this as unsatisfactory, owing to the extreme brittleness of plaster of paris and its tendency to crack easily.
Notes: First wash the walls with weak vinegar or zinc sulphate to neutralize all free alkali present. Thoroughly dry before painting.
Coat No. 1--A coat of Ripolin Enamel Undercoating, thinned with 1 qt. linseed oil and 1 pt. turpentine to the gallon.
Coal No. 2--One coat of Flat Ripolin to be applied as it comes from the can.
Coat No. 3--One coat of Gloss Ripolin which may be thinned with 1 qt. of turpentine to the gallon.
Coat No. 4--A good flowing coat of Gloss Ripolin as it comes from the can. The joints should be lined up with Flat Ripolin to give a cement effect.
Specification No. 6
Specification for Galvanized Iron Interior or Exterior-- Priming coats of lead should never be used on gal vanized iron under Ripolin. Wash surface with 10% solution of acetic acid; all trace of acid should be removed before painting. Coat No. /--Add I qt. of turpentine to a gallon of Gloss Ripolin. Apply a thin coat well brushed out. Allow this to dry at least 24 hours. Coat No. 2--Semi-gloss Ripolin as it comes from the can. Coat No. 3--A full coat of Ripolin of the luster desired as it comes out of the can. For all exterior work the final coat should always be Gloss Ripolin as* it is more weather resistant than the lesser degrees of gloss.
Specification No. 7
Specification for Exterior or Interior Iron Work-- See that the surface of the iron is thoroughly clean and free from rust, grease and dirt. Coat No. /--Gloss Ripolin thinned with 3 pt. of turpen tine to the gallon. This is used in this way to bond per fectly to the metal. Coat No. 2--Semi-gloss Ripolin as it comes from the can. Coat No. 3--Good full coat of Ripolin of the luster de sired as taken from the can.
1930-SWEET-00092
Dik in g Ro o m Fin is h e d in
Ty p ic a l Rip o l in Pa c k a g e
A Rip o l in Fin is h e d Liv in g Ro o m
C3397
JOHN LUCAS & CO., INC
Paint and Varnish Makers
SINCE 1849
322 Race Street PHILADELPHIA, PA.
CHICAGO, ILL. G1NRSBORO, N, J.
BOSTON, MASS.
BRANCH OFFICES
NEW YORK, N. Y.
PITTSBURGH. PA.
AND LOCAL DISTRIBUTING POINTS
CHICAGO, ILL.
FACTORIES PITTSBURGH, PA.
WEST BERKELEY, CAL. WEST BERKELEY, CAL.
LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE
ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR PAINTS, VARNISHES, STAINS AND ENAMELS
INDEX
Specification No. 1--Painting Exterior New Wood Surfaces ..............................................Page 2
Specification No. 2--Painting Old Exterior Wood Surfaces ..............................................Page 2
Specification No. 3--Flat Oil Finishes for In terior Walls and Ceilings............................ .Page 2
Specification No. 4--Enamel Finishes for In terior Walls and Ceilings............................. Page 3
Specification No. 5--Mill White Finishes for Interior Walls and Ceilings. . ......................Page 3
Specification No. 6--Finishes for Cement or Concrete Surfaces .........................................Page 4
Specification No. 7--Finishes for Cement and Concrete Floors ............................................ Page 4
Specification No. 8--Finishes for Metal Sur faces ................................................................Page 4
Specification No. 9--Interior Wood Finish ing ........................................................
Page4
Specification No. 10--Wood Floor Finishing. . Page 5
For Wall Texturing Materials, see pages C3472-3473
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There Is Force--Force of Truthful Paint Facts
Lucas Paint Products minimize labor and material costs because of their easy spreading qualities, greater coverage per gallon, extreme durability, trueness of color. Lucas quality is proved.
Time, the sure revealer of paint character, stamps "approval'' on all Lucas Paint Products because they are "Water-Free--Every Drop Paint."
Eighty-one years of manufacturing experience and continuous research in the development of paint
products assures the consumer uniform satisfaction and quality.-
The Lucas standard cannot be surpassed; it is the foundation of our reputation for honesty and quality. Raw materials and finished product are subjected to the most rigid tests before acceptance or release. Mere commercial standards are not enough. To manufacture paints of highest quality for every purpose is a moral obligation the company cannot and will not shirk.
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John. Lucas & Go., Inc;
C3399
SPECIFICATION No. 1--PAINTING EXTERIOR NEW WOOD SURFACES
Poor Absorbing Woods--Specification I-A
up all nail holes, cracks and crevices with pure lin
Surface Specifications--All surfaces must be dry seed oil putty.
and dean. Apply one coat of pure shellac over all
Second Coat--Reduce each gallon of Lucas
knots, spots, and sappy streaks. Let dry hard before Tinted Gloss Paint of shade selected with one pint to
any paint is used.
a pint and a half of pure gum spirits of turpentine.
Priming Coat--Reduce each gallon of Lucas Allow to dry.
Tinted Gloss Paint of shade selected with a pint and a
Third Coat--Use Lucas Tinted Gloss Paint of
half to a quart of pure gum spirits-of turpentine. Allow shade selected as it comes in the can after mixing
to dry.
thoroughly.
Putty up all nail holes, cracks and crevices, with
pure linseed oil putty.
Good Absorbing Woods--Specification 1-C
Second Coat--Reduce each gallon of Lucas
Surface Specifications--As in Specification* 1-A.
Tinted Gloss Paint of shade selected with one pint to
Priming Coat--Reduce each gallon of Lucas
a pint and a half of pure gum spirits of turpentine. Tinted Gloss Paint of shade selected with two pints
Allow to dry.
of a mixture of two-thirds pure raw linseed oil and
Third Coat--Use Lucas Tinted Gloss Paint of one-third pure 'spirits of turpentine. Allow to drv.
shade selected as it comes in the can after mixing Putty up all nail boles, cracks and crevices with pure
thoroughly.
linseed oil putty.
Second Coat--Reduce each gallon of Lucas
Medium Absorbing Woods--Specification 1-B
Tinted Gloss Paint of shade selected with one pint to
Surface Specifications--As in Specification 1-A. a pint and a half of pure spirits of turpentine. AHo'w
Priming Coat--Reduce each gallon of Lucas to dty.
Tinted Gloss Paint of shade selected with one pint .of
Third Coat--Use Lucas Tinted Gloss Paint of
pure raw linseed oil and a pint to a pint and a halt shade selected as it comes in the can after mixing
of pure spirits of turpentine. Allow to dry. Putty thoroughly.
SPECIFICATION No. 2--PAINTING OLD EXTERIOR WOOD SURFACES
Surface Specifications Remove all loose old paint where it is peeling,
scaling or blistering. Surface must be dry and firm.
One Coat Finish Use Lucas Tinted Gloss Paint of shade selected
as it comes in the can after mixing thoroughly.
Two Coat Finish
Surface Specifications--As in Specification 2. First Coat--Reduce each gallon of Lucas Tinted Gloss Paint of shade selected with one and a half to two pints of pure spirits of turpentine. Allow to drv. Second Coat--Use Lucas Tinted Gloss Paint of shade selected as it comes in the can after mixing thoroughly.
SPECIFICATION No. 3--FLAT OIL FINISHES FOR INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILINGS
Suitable for apartment houses, hotels, theaters,
In cold or chilly weather it mat' be necessary to add
lobbies, office suites, homes, etc.
a little boiled linseed oil or turpentine to prevent tend
ency to pull under the brush. Choice of linseed oil
New Plaster or Cement--Specification 3-A
or turpentine depends upon the surface.
Surface Specifications--Remove all dirt and
Finishing Coats--Finish with as many coats of
grease. Over the entire surface apply a solution of Lucas Lu-Co-Flat of shade selected as may be desired.
three to four pounds of sulphate of zinc dissolved in Allow each coat to dry thoroughly before applying the
one gallon of water. When dry brush off excess sul next coat. Use material as it comes in the can after
phate of zinc. Fill all cracks and broken surfaces with mixing thoroughly. If necessary thin sparingly with
a stiff paste mixture of Lucas Lu-Co-Flat of shade pure spirits of turpentine.
selected and whiting. Do not use plaster of paris.
Priming Coat--Apply one coat of a mixture of New Metal Surfaces--Specification 3-B
equal parts ol Lucas Lu-Co-Flat of shade selected
Surface Specifications--Remove all dirt and
and Lucas Lucasealer.
grease, rust and scale.
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(J3400
John Lucas & Co., Inc.
Priming Coat--As in Specification 3-A. Finishing Coats--As in Specification 3-A.
New Wood Surfaces--Specification 3-C Surface Specifications--Remove ail dirt and
grease. Have the surface thoroughly dry. Shellac all
knots and sappy streaks with Lucas Pure Shellac. Priming Coat--Apply one coat of Lucas Lu-Co-
Flat of shade selected reduced with two quarts of boiled linseed oil. to each gallon of Lucas Lu-CoFlat.
Finishing Coats--As in Specification 3-A.
SPECIFICATION No. 4--ENAMEL FINISHES FOR INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILINGS
Suitable for hospitals, mills, office buildings, Enamel Flat White, flowed on. Allow first coat to dry
asylums, homes, etc.
before applying final coat.
Gloss White Enamel Finish--Specification 4-A Surface Specifications--All surfaces must be
thoroughly dry, clean, sanded smooth and dusted. Apply Lucas Pure White Shellac over all knots and sappy streaks in the wood trim.
Priming Coats--Apply three coats of Lucaseal White Enamel Undercoater. Allow each coat of ma terial to'dry before applying the next coat.
Sandpaper last priming coat to a smooth surface and dust.
Finishing Coats--Apply two coats of Lucaseal Enamel Gloss White, flowed on. Allow first coat to dry before applying second enamel coat.
Gloss Tint Enamel Finish--Specification 4-B
Surface Specifications--A? in Specification 4-A.
Priming Coats--As in Specification 4-A.
Finishing Coats--Apply two coats of Lucaseal
Enamel White Gloss tinted to the shade desired with
Lucas Gibbsboro Colors in Oil, flowed on.
',
Flat White Enamel Finish--Specification 4-C Surface Specifications--As in Specification 4-A. Priming Coats--As in Specification 4-A. Finishing Coats--Apply two coats of Lucaseal
Flat Tint Enamel Finish--Specification 4-D Surface Specifications--As in Specification 4-A. Priming Coats--As in Specification 4-A. Finishing Coats--Apply two coats of Lucaseal
Enamel Flat White tinted to the shade desired with Lucas Gibbsboro Colors in Oil, flowed on. Allow first coat to dry before applying final coat.
Rubbed Effect Enamel Finish--Specification 4-E Surface Specifications--As Specification 4-A. Priming Coats--As in Specification 4-A. Finishing Coats--Apply two coats of Lucaseal
Enamel Rubbed Effect (white, ivory or gray) flowed on. Allow first coat to dry before applying final coat.
Rubbed Effect Tint Enamel Finish--Specification 4-F Surface Specifications--As Specification 4-A. Priming Coats--As in Specification 4-A. Finishing Coats--Apply two coats of Lucaseal
Enamel Rubbed Effect White, tinted to the shade de sired with Lucas Gibbsboro Colors in Oil, flowed on. Allow first coat to dry before applying final coat.
, Nate: When cost is a deciding factor, the third coat of the priming coat specifications for Gloss Enamel finishes may be eliminated.
SPECIFICATION No. 5--MILL WHITE FINIS 5 FOR INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILINGS
Suitable for mills, hospitals, office buildings, For Wood Surfaces--Specification 5-B
garages, elevator shafts, etc.
Surface Specifications--As in Specification 5-A
Brick, Concrete, Plaster and Metal Surfaces--Speci fication 5-A
Surface- Specifications--Remove all -traces of dirt, dust, rust, loose plaster, grease, etc. ` Have the surface dry and clean. Apply a solution of three to four pounds of sulphate of zinc dissolved in one gal-
(omit zinc sulphate).
Priming Coat--To each gallon of Lucas Mill
White Primer add one pint of boiled pure linseed oil
and one pint of turpentine. Apply with brush or spray.
Allow to dry.
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Finishing Coats--As in Specifications' 5-A.
ion of water. 'When dry, brush 'off excess sulphate of For Previously Painted Surfaces--Specification 5-C
zinc.
Surface Specifications---Remove all loose, seal- ..
Priming Coat--To each gallon of Lucas Mill ing-or .'peeling particles of the old finish. Surface
White Undercoat' add one quart of boiled pure linseed must be dry and clean, i
-\ '
oil. Apply with brush or spray.
,
Flat Finish Coats-AApply one or more coats of
Allow to dry.
Lucas Mill White Flat.
>: ; / '
Finishing .Coats--Apply one or two coats of
Eggshell or Gloss Finish Coat--Apply one toat
Lucas Mill White, -Flat, Gloss or Eggshell, product of Lucas Mill White Primer. Allow, to. dry. Apply
specified depending upon finish desired. Material may one or more coats of'either Lucas-Mill White Egg
be applied with either brush or spray. .
shell or Gloss, choice depending upon ..finish * desired;
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SPECIFICATION No. 6--FINISHES FOR CEMENT OR CONCRETE SURFACES
Suitable for Avails, pillars, pilings, etc.
Surface Specifications The surface must befc dfy.. Neutralize the alkali
in the surface by washing with a solution of three to four pounds of sulphate of zinc to each gallon of water. Allow to dry, for at least 24 hr. Remove excess sulphate of zinc.
Priming Coat Apply one coat of Lucas Concrete Filler.
Finish Coat Apply two coats Lucas Concrete Paint of shade
selected.
SPECIFICATION No. 7--FINISHES FOR CEMENT OR CONCRETE FLOORS
Surface Specifications As in Specification 6.
Paint, shade selected. Thin first coat with turpen
tine.
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Priming Coat Apply one coat of Lucas Cement Filler. Allow
to dry. Where cost is a consideration omit Cement Filler and apply two coats of Lucas Cement Floor
Finishing Coats Apply two coats of Lucas Cement Floor Paint of
shade ^elected. First coat must be dry before final coat is applied.
SPECIFICATION No. S--FINISHES FOR METAL SURFACES
Suitable for construction work, bridges, towers, steel framework, etc.
Surface Specifications The surface must be dry, cleansed of all rust,
scale or grease. The rust and scale should be removed with a wire brush or a sand blast. Grease should be removed with benzine or turpentine.
Priming Coat Apply one coat of Lucas Metalife Red Lead Pre
servative. Apply with brush or spraj*.
Second Coat Touch up all abrased surfaces with Lucas Metalife
Red Lead Preservative. Apply with brush or spray one coat of Lucas Metalife Paint of shade selected.
SPECIFICATION No. 9--INTERIOR WOOD FINISHING
Open Grain Woods--Brush Stained and Varnished
Finishing Coats--Apply two coats of Lucaseal
Gloss Finish--Specification 9-A
Interior Varnish, flowed on. Sandpaper and dust each
Surface Specifications--The surface must be coat when dry. Apply one coat of Lucaseal Dull Var
thoroughly dry, clean and sanded smooth.
nish, flowed on.
Stain Coat--Apply one coat of Lucaseal Oil
Stain. Allow to dry.
Natural and Varnished Dull Finish--Rubbed Effect
Filler Coat--Apply one coat of Lucas Paste
without Rubbing--Specification 9-D
Wood Filler, thinned to brushing consistency with
Surface Specifications--As in Specification 9-A.
pure turpentine. When set remove excess by wip
Filler Coat--As in Specification. 9-A.
ing across grain of wood. Allow to dry. Sand
Finishing Coats--As in Specification 9-C.
smooth.
Finishing Coats--Apply two coats of Lucaseal Brush Stained and Waxed Finish--Specification 9-E
Interior Varnish, flowed on. Sandpaper and dust first
Surface Specifications--As in Specification 9-A.
coat when dry.
Stain Coat--As in Specification 9-A.
Filler Coat--As in Specification 9-A.
Natural and Varnished Gloss Finish--Specification
Finishing Coat--Apply one coat of Lucaseal Pre
9-B pared Wax.
Surface Specifications--As in Specification 9-A.
Filler Coat--As in Specification 9-A.
Natural and Varnished Wax Finish--Specification
Finishing Coats--As in Specification 9-A. .
9-F
Surface Specifications--As in Specification 9-A.
Brush Stained and Varnished Dull Finish--
Filler Coat--As in Specification 9-A.
Specification 9-C
Finishing Coats--Apply two coats of Lucaseal
Surface Specifications--As in Specification 9-A. Interior Varnish, flowed on. Sandpaper first coat and
Stain Coat--As in Specification 9-A.
dust second coat when dry. Apply one coat of Lucaseal
Filler Coat--As in Specification 9-A.
Prepared Wax.
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NATIONAL LEAD COMPANY
Paint Materials for the Protection and Decoration of Wood, Plaster, Masonry and Metal
NEW YORK, N. Y., Ill Broadway BOSTON, MASS., Na t io n a l -Bo s t o n Lead Co .,
800 Albany Street
BUFFALO, N. Y., 116 Oak Street
CHICAGO, ILL., 900 West 18th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA., Jo h n T. Le w is & Br o s . Co .,
437 Chestnut Street
CINCINNATI, OHIO, 659 Freeman Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO, 820 West Superior Avenue
ST. LOUIS, MO., 722 Chestnut Street SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., 235 Montgomery
Street
PITTSBURGH, PA., Na t io n a l Lead & Oil Co ., 316 Fourth Avenue
Products
excellence. It has good working and hiding
Wh it e Le a d (Dry and in Oil); Red Lead
qualities. It is easy to apply. It levels itself
(Dry, in Oil, Liquid); Lin s eed Oil (Raw
nicely leaving no brush marks.. It sets slowly,
and Boiled); Fl a t t in g Oil .
so that large areas can be worked without risk
of laps or joints.
White Lead for General Painting
Some of the finest interior decorating jobs
Gloss paint made of pure white lead and
in the country have been done with white lead
pure linseed oil has long been the standard
and flatting oil paint. The beauty and charm
protective and decorative coating for exterior
of the finish It gives, the all-around economy
wood, brick, stone, concrete and stucco. It
of this paint and its thorough washability
forms a tough, tenacious film that does not
recommend it for all types of interior work--
crack and scale but wears down smooth and
plain wall finishes, sponge-mottle and crumpled
even, leaving the surface ready for repainting
roll effects, the tiffany, etc.
without expensive preparation. Being mixed
t r a d e -ma r k
The washability of a white lead and flat
to order, lead-and-oil paint can be adapted to
ting oil finish is a point that should not be over
meet all exposure, surface and weather conditions. It looked. 'This paint can be washed without injury not
can also be varied in color from white to any desired only a few months after it is applied but throughout its
shade or tint by the addition of the proper colors-in-oil. long life. Its pigment, white lead, is insoluble in water
Our Dutch Boy white lead is guaranteed to be pure and remains so, not changing chemically under normal
white lead ground in pure linseed oil. It is obtainable exposure indoors. Thus there is no unsightly streaking
in the regular or heavy paste form and also in soft paste due to washing off of some of the pigment.
form. (The soft paste, known as Dutch Boy soft paste
Dutch Boy flatting oil is sold in quart, gallon and
white lead, contains almost a gallon more oil to the 5-gal. cans sealed at the spout.
100 lbs. of paste than does the heav}* paste. This makes
it softer or easier to thin, saving the user time and labor White Lead and Oil Plastic Paint
in mixing.)
. The trend is away from excessively rough surfaces
Both the heavy paste and soft paste are sold in 100- as wall finishes but modified textures are gaining in
lb. steel kegs and 50, 25 and 1214-Ib. steel pails.
popularity. This latter type of textural effect can be
Dutch Boy linseed oil is pure, clear, carefully fil produced readily with a white lead and oil plastic paint.
tered and well settled. Sold in 1 and 5-gal. sealed cans Such a paint is made with materials that the painter
bearing the Dutch Boy trade-mark. Our linseed oil is always has in his shop, is relatively low in cost and
also obtainable in half barrels and barrels.
gives_ a finish that is durable and can be kept clean by washing.
Flat Finishes for Interiors
The formula for white lead and oil plastic paint
Most inside painting nowadays is done in either fiat is 100 lbs. Dutch Boy white lead (heavy paste), 22 lbs.
or eggshell gloss finishes, such as are obtainable by re dry whiting, 1 y2 gals. Dutch Boy flatting oil and 1 gill
ducing paste white lead to brushing consistency with drier. This formula, making about 5*4 gals, of paint,
Dutch Boy flatting oil.
will cover about 160 sq. ft. of wall surface per gallon
When white lead is thinned with flatting oil an when spread to a thickness about equal to two ordinary
interior paint results which possesses many points of paint coats.
With a Straightedge A straight edge, moved with a simple twisting motion of the wrist--and this handsome design results
With a Sponge A beautiful and interesting paint textured finish achieved by use of a sponge moved in a circular fashion to produce a swirl design
With a Rolling Pin An ordinary rolling pin rolled over the plastic paint and this distinctive pat tern is obtained
Three of the Textures Obtainable with White Lead and Oil Plastic Paint
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The resulting paint, although heavy, will brush out
(3) Brick and Stone--New brickwork shall not be primed
with comparative ease, after which it may be manipu lated with a paint brush, whiskbroom, sponge, or any other means to give the texture desired. Three specimen
textures are illustrated on preceding page. The plastic paint prepared as described may be tinted
prior to application, or may have colors-in-oil worked
until dry. At least 2 or 3 days of dry weather should precede painting. If any mortar has become loose or washed out, repoint all such damaged places with mortar or Portland cement before applying paint. After priming, correct small defects in the surface with putty.
(4) Stucco and Concrete--Stucco or concrete should be allowed to stand and dry a year before paint is applied. If
into it while it is still wet. The finish sets up overnight painted within a year, it shall be aged artificially by washing
and can easily be glazed to lend additional color interest. Mo size coat is necessary to permit glazing.
When white lead and oil plastic paint is to be ap plied to new plaster, walls, it is recommended that the
walls first receive the customary priming coat. If the
with a solution made by dissolving 2 lbs. of zinc sulphate in 1 gal. of water, or with carbonic acid water.
(5) Meta1 Work--Iron, steel and other metal work shall be cleaned thoroughly of all loose paint, dirt, oil, grease, rust, scale and other foreign matter before paint is applied.
The Paint and Its Application--(6) Designation of
walls have been previously painted, and are in satisfac Paint to Be Used--All woodwork, plaster, brick, stone, con
tory condition for repainting, the plastic finish may be crete and stucco which are to be painted, shall be painted with
applied direct. A booklet giving full information about white lead
and oil plastic paint, and showing various textures in color, will be sent to any architect upon request.
Na t io n a l Lead Co mp an y 's Dutch Boy white lead, Dutch Boy flatting oil, pure linseed oil, pure turpentine and pure drier mixed according to the formulas hereinafter designated for each kind of work. All metal shall be painted with Na t io n al Lead Co mpa n y 's Dutch Boy red lead-in-oil, Dutch Boy
Red Lead for Metal Pure white lead, properly thinned to suit the spe
liquid red lead, or pure dry red lead and pure linseed oil mixed according to formulas hereafter given for each specific purpose.
(7) Tinting Materials--In producing tints and shades,
cial conditions under which the paint is to be used, gives John T. Lewis & Bros. Co. colors-in-oil or those of equally
the best protection for wood and other building materials except metal. When it comes to the painting of metal, white lead (though good for the purpose) must yield first place to pure red lead.
The chief requirements of a protective coating for metal are that it should have the ability to stick firmly
high grade shall be used. If colors-in-oil are used in quantities large enough to affect the consistency of the paint, the quantities of thinners named in the formulas shall be increased in amount equal to one-half the weight of the tinting material.
(8) Applying the Paint--No exterior painting shall be done when rain or snow is falling, during fog, or until after dew or moisture which may. be on the surface has completely
to metal and that it should keep moisture, which com disappeared. Painting done in winter weather shall only be
bined with air forms rust, from getting through. The paint must also be able to resist the destructive action
of atmospheric gases, acid from the surface oil, and salt spray near the seacoast.
Paint made of pure red lead meets these require ments. It is insoluble in water, unaffected by ordinary atmospheric gases, adheres closely to metal, and is a true rust preventive.
A great advance in the quality of red lead was made when Dutch Boy red lead was perfected. It is a more highly oxidized product than old style dry red
lead and is sold in paste form, ready for use after the addition of more linseed oil. Its exceptionally high true
red lead content and the fineness of its pigment particles insure a paint of excellent brushing qualities, good cov erage and extreme durability. Sold in 100-lb. steel kegs and 50, 25 and 121/^-lb. steel pails.
The same highly oxidized red lead can also be had in liquid form. The liquid product is called Dutch Boy
done when the temperature is above 50 F. and when all sur faces are dry. All exterior work shall be allowed to dry from 2 to 4 days before the next coat is applied and at least 24 hours shall be allowed between .coats on interior work.
Formulas--The following- white lead formulas take no account of tinting materials. See Paragraph No. 7 when adding colors to the formulas.
It will be noted that the formulas for painting exterior wood are on the basis of Dutch Boy soft paste white lead as well as heavy paste white lead. For flat effects inside, the heavy paste is to be preferred as the higher oil content of the soft paste will give more of a sheen to surfaces painted with it.
(9) New Woodwork Outside--Three coats of paint, mixed as follows, shall be applied to new unpainted woodwork outside:
(a) Priming coat (b) Second coat
Dutch Boy white lead Pure raw linseed oil
Heavy
Paste 100 lb.
4 gal.
Soft
Paste 100 1b. ZYi gal.
Heavy
Soft
Paste . Paste
100 lb. 100 lb.'
lVs gal. % gal.
liquid red lead and is ready for use. It comes in natural Pure turpentine red lead color, light and dark brown, light and dark Pure drier
2 gal. 1 pt.
2 gal. IVe gal. IMj gal.
1 pt.
1 pt.
1 pt.
green, and black. Sold in 1-gal. cans and 2^-gal. kegs. We also make dry red lead of the highest grade.
(c) Third coat
, Heavy Pa'ste '
Dutch Boy white lead
100 lb.
Soft Paste 100 lb.
General Painting Specifications
Following are general specifications for the painting
of interior and exterior surfaces:
Preparation of Surface;--(1) Woodwork--New wood work shall be smoothed off with sandpaper where required and dusted clean before priming. From old woodwork which has been painted before, all loose paint, scale, dirt and dust shall be removed. . Wash off with benzine or turpentine all parts where liquid paint remover has been used.
Before priming new woodwork, all knots and sappy streaks
Pure raw linseed oil Pure turpentine
Pure drier
3Yi to 4 gal. 1 pt.
1 pt.
2% to 3% gal. 1 pt. 1 pt.
Note: The painter may exercise his discretion in using1 a larger or smaller guantity of oil according to whether the wood is oil absorbing, as white pine, poplar and basswood; or less permeable, as yellow pine, cypress, spruce and hemlock. The painter may, in rare cases, find it advisable to increase the quantity of turpentine, as in southern exposure to prevent blistering. where this is done, a corresponding, decrease should be made in the specified amount of linseed oil. If the wood is very resinous, such as cypress, prepare it for priming by brushing on a mixture of 1 pt. linseed oil, 1 pt. turpentine and 1 pt. drier.
shall receive one coat of pure alcohol shellac, brushed out thin. After the priming coat is thoroughly dry, putty up all knotholes, dents, cracks, and other defects with putty composed of equal parts of white lead and whiting.
(2) Plaster--Before applying any paint to plaster, either new or old, see that it is clean and smooth. Fill all cracks
with plaster of pans or approved patching plaster. Where new plaster to be painted is not properly aged, it shall be treated
before priming with a solution made by dissolving 2 lbs. of zinc sulphate in 1 gal. of water.
(10) Old Woodwork Outside--Two' coats of paint as fol
lows shall be applied in repainting old woodwork outside:
(a) First coat
(b) Second coat
Dutch Boy white lead Pure raw linseed oil. Pure turpentine
Pure drier
Heavy Soft * Heavy
Soft
Paste Paste
Paste
. Paste
100 Ih. 100 lb. 100 lb.
100 lb.
2 gal. 1% gal. 3Ys-4 gal. 2% 'to 3% gal.
2 gal. 2 gal. 1 pt.
1 pt.
1 pt. 1 pt.
1 pt.
1 pt.
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BOOK PAINTING AND VARNISHING
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICE
Th e Sh e r w in -Wil l ia ms Co.
CLEVELAND
1930-SWEET-00100
Index to Specifications
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Metal Protective Coatings
Exterior Exposure......... Iron and Steel Surfaces Exposed to Acid Fumes Hot Surfaces, Stacks, Flues, etc............................ Exterior Ornamental Iron (Flat Black Finish) Exterior Ornamental Iron (Verde Antique Fin
ish) .................................................................... Exterior Metal Surfaces--Enamel Finish......... Galvanized Iron--To Paint Galvanized Iron--To Prime Metal Trim
Enamel Finish done on the job..................... Spray Lacquer Enamel Finish done on the
job ............................................................... Brushing Lacquer Enamel Finish done on
the job ....................................................... Opex (Spray) Lacquer Grain Finish........... Brushing Lacquer Grain Finish..................... Metal Roofs--To Paint........................................... Radiators--To Paint ............................................... Radiators--To Lacquer (Spray).......................... Radiators--To Lacquer (Brushing).....................
4 6 6 6
6 12 6 24
24
26
28 27 28 10 24 27 28
Damproofing of Foundations...................................
6
Damproofing Interior Walls (Above Grade)--Plaster Bond............................
Wood Preservative .................................................... Wood Surfaces (New)--To Stain......................
Concrete, CAment or Stucco Surfaces Concrete, Cement or Stucco Wails--To Paint.. New Cement Floors--To Paint .......................... New Cement Floors--To Harden and Seal........
21 6 7
8 14 14
Painting and Staining of Exterior Surfaces
Wood (New)--To Stain ...................................... Wood (New)--To Paint ............. ....................... Wood--To Paint with White Lead..................... Wood (Old)--To Paint......................................... Wooden Shingles (New)--To Stain................... Woodwork--Stained and Varnished Finish.... Woodwork (New)--Enamel Finish..................... Porch Floors (New)--To Paint.......................... Porch Ceilings (New)--Natural Varnish Finish Canvas Decks (New)--To Paint.........................
Metal Roofs--To Paint........................................... Metal Surfaces--Enamel Finish............................
7
7, 8 8 8 10
10 12 10 10 10 10 12
Finishing of Interior Floors
Schoolroom and Gymnasium Floors, and other
floors subjected to particularly hard usage.. 14
Ballroom Floors ............. ....................................... 14
Stair Treads.............................................................. 13
New Floors
Natural Varnish Finish.................................. 13
Natural Lacquer Finish (Spray) ................. 25
Natural Lacquer Finish (Brushing) ........... 27
Natural--Waxed Finish.................................. 13
Open Grain--Stained and Waxed................. 13
Dose Grain--Stained and Waxed................. 13
New Hardwood Floors
Open Grain--Stained and Varnished ........' 13
Open Grain -- Stained and Lacquered
(Spray) ...................................................... 25
Open Grain--Stained and Lacquered
(Brushing) ................................................ 27
Close Grain--Stained and Varnished........... 13
Close Grain -- Stained and Lacquered
(Spray) .................................................... 25
Close Grain -- Stained and Lacquered
(Brushing) ...........
27
New Softwood Floors
Stained and Varnished .................................. 13,14
Stained and Lacquered (Spray) .................. 25
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Stained and Lacquered (Brushing) ............... 27
New Cement Floors
Painted Finish...................................................... 14
To Harden and Seal........................................... 14
Old Hardwood Floors
To Re-varnish.................................................. 14
To Refinish with SprayingLacquer ............. 25
To Refinish with Brushing Lacquer ............... 27
Old Floors
To Paint ........................................................... 15
To Lacquer (Spray) ..................................... 25, 26
To Lacquer (Brushing) ............................... 27, 28
Discolored Floors--Soft or Hardwood--Grain
ed, Stained, and Varnished.............................. 15
Finishing of Interior Wood Trim New Interior Open Grain Woodwork Stain and Varnish .......................................... Stain and Lacquer (Spray) .......................... Stain and Lacquer (Brushing)...................... Natural Varnish Finish................................... Clear Lacquer Finish (Spray) .................... Clear Lacquer Finish (Brushing) ............... Stain and Wax Finish................................... New Interior Close Grain Woodwork Stain and Varnish........................................... Stain and Lacquer (Spray) .............................. Stain and Lacquer (Brushing) ........................ Natural Varnish Finish................................... Clear Lacquer Finish (Spray) .......................... Clear Lacquer Finish (Brushing) ................... Stain and Wax Finish........................................ Interior Wood Trim Old Dutch Enamel Finish,................. Lacquer Enamel Finish (Spray)....................... Enamelastic Enamel Finish................ Previously Finished--Lacquered (Spray)... Previously Finished--Lacquered (Brushing)
22 26 28 22 26 28 23
22 26 28
23 26 28 23
23 26
24 27 28
Painting and Decorating of Interior Walls
Smooth, Sand Finish, or Textured Plasters, Can
vas Covered Walls, or Composition Board--
Washable Flat Finish........................................... 15
New Walls, Smooth or Rough Plaster, Canvas
Covered, Composition Board -- Flat Tone
Multi-color Effects ............................................. 16
New Walls, Smooth or Rough Plaster, Canvas
Covered, Wall Board--Flat Tone System
(Glaze or Tiffany effects).................................. 18
Flat Tone and Plastic Pigment................................ 18
Wall Primer and Sealer............................................. 18
Wall Paint No. 96--Heavy Body.............................. 18
Enamelastic Enamel Finish for Walls................... 20
Old Dutch Enamel Finish for Walls..................... 20
XXX Undercoater for New Walls....................... 20
Keene Cement
Enamel Finish ............................................
20
Lacquer Finish (Spray)...................................... 26
Lacquer Finish (Brushing)......... ..................
28
Interior Brick Tile, or Concrete Walls--To Paint
(dull finish) ........................................................ 20
' Mill Walls--Save-Lite ............................................... 20
Save-Lite Fume Resisting White for Interior
Walls and Ceilings............................................... 21
New Plaster Walls--Water Paint Finish........... 21
Walls Previously Painted with Oil Paint--Wash--
able Flat Finish.................................................... 21
Interior Walls
To Lacquer (Spray) ......................................... 26
To Lacquer (Brushing) .................................... 28
To Lacquer Mottled Effects (Spray)........... 25
Walls Previously Finished
Lacquer Finish (Spray) ...............................
26
Lacquer Finish (Brushing) .............................. 28
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THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO.
Paints, Varnishes, Enamels, Stains and Lacquers
EXECUTIVE OFFICES
601 Canal Road CLEVELAND, OHIO
FACTORIES IN UNITED STATES, CANADA, ENGLAND AND AUSTRALIA AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
FACTORIES, OFFICES, STORES AND WAREHOUSES
ABILENE, TEX., Warehouse, 757 No. Second Street ALBANY, N. Y., Store and Warehouse, 447-49 Broadway ALTOONA, PA., Store, 1015 Greene Street AMARILLO, TEX., Warehouse, 810 Grant Street ASHTABULA, OHIO, Store, 228 Main Street ATLANTA, GA., ftore, 233 Peachtree Street AUSTIN, TEX.. Store, 817 Congress Street BALTIMORE, MD., Warehouse, Pratt and Green Streets
Store, 8 W. Fayette Street BANGOR, ME., Warehouse, 75-85 French Street BATON ROUGE, LA., Store, 149 E. 3rd Street BEAUMONT, TEX., Store, 965-73 Orleans Street BINGHAMTON, N. Y., Store, 162 Washington Street BIRMINGHAM, ALA., Store, 2016-18 Third Avenue, No. BOSTON, MASS;, Office and Warehouse. 19-23 Pittsburgh Street
EAST BOSTON, MASS-, Factory, 266 Broder Street BOUND BROOK, N. J., Factory
BROWNSVILLE, TEX., Warehouse, 706 Fronton Street BUFFALO, N. Y.( Office and Warehouse, 37 Pearl Street CANTON, OHIO, Store, 422-24 Tuscarawas Avenue CHARLESTON, S. C., Warehouse, 267 E. Bay Street CHARLOTTE, N. C,, Store, 426 So. Tryon Street
Warehouse, 212 W. First Street CHATTANOOGA, TENN., Store, 924 Market Street CHICAGO, ILL.. Factory and Offices, 125th Street and Cottage Grove
Avenue City Office and Warehouse, 2001 W. Pershing Place CINCINNATI, OHIO, Office, Store and Warehouse, 6th and Main Streets CLEVELAND, OHIO, Factory and Offices, .601 Canal Road, N. W. COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO., Store, 129 East Bijou Street COLUMBIA, S. C, Store, 1713 Main Street
COLUMBUS, OHIO, Store, 205 So. High Street DALLAS, TEX., Office and Warehouse, 1621 Wall Street
Stores, Pacific and Hardwood Streets, 300 So, Beckley Street
DAVENPORT, IOWA, Store, 129 East 2nd Street DES MOINES, IOWA, Store and Warehouse, 923 Locust Street DENVER, COLO., Store, 1629 Arapahoe Street DETROIT, MICH., Office and Warehouse, I960 Milwaukee Avenue, E.
Stores, 134 Cadillac Square, 9341 Grand River Avenue EL PASO, TEX., Store, 216 Stanton Street EVANSVILLE, IND., Store, 211 Main Street FT. WORTH, TEX., Store, 208 West 3rd Street HARTFORD, CONN., Store, 203 Trumbull Avenue HIGHLANDTOWN, MD., Store, 3500 Eastern Ave. HOUSTON, TEX., Office and Warehouse, 2108-12 Preston Avenue
Store, 622 Travis Street HUNTINGTON, W. VA., Store, 1018 Fourth Avenue. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., Office and Warehouse, 318 W. Georgia Street JACKSONVILLE, FLA., Office and Warehouse, Union Terminal Building
Store, 22 W. Monroe Street JOHNSON CITY, N. Y., Store, 256 Main Street KANSAS CITY, MO., Office and Warehouse, 1400 St. Louis Avenue
KNOXVILLE, TENN., Store, 421-23 Wall Avenue LITTLE ROCK, ARK., Store, 720 Main Street LOS ANGELES, CAL., Office and Warehouse, 652 Mateo Street LOUISVILLE, KY-, Warehouse, 315-17 \V. Jefferson Street MANSFIELD, OHIO, Store, corner 3rd and Walnut Streets MEMPHIS, TENN., Office, Store and Warehouse, 121 Union Avenue MILWAUKEE, WIS-, Warehouse, 128 W. Water Street MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., Office and Warehouse, 701 Third Street, No. MONTGOMERY, ALA., Store, 33 Commerce Street `NASHVILLE, TENN., Offices, Store and Warehouse, Fifth Avenue and
Union Street NEWARK, X. J., Offices and Factory, Brown Street and Lister Avenue NEW HAVEN, CONN., Warehouse, 441 Chapel Street NEW ORLEANS, LA., Warehouse, S70 Fulton Street
Store, 329 Baronne Street NEW YORK, N. Y., Warehouse, 52 Thompson Street
Offices. 292 Madison Avenue OAKLAND, CAL., Offices and Factory, 1450 Sherwin Avenue OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA., Warehouse, 223 E. Grand Avenue OMAHA, NEB., Offices and Warehouse, comer 10th and Dodge
Streets
PHILADELPHIA, PA., Office and Warehouse, Delaware and Chestnut Streets
PHOENIX, ARIZ., Warehouse, 512 W. Jackson Street PITTSBURGH, PA., Office and Warehouse, 55-56 Water StTeet PORTLAND, ORE., Offices and Warehouse, 484 Everett Street PROVIDENCE, R. I., Warehouse, 64 Traverse Street RICHMOND, VA., Ofiice and Warehouse, 1315 E. Main Street
Store, 515 Grace Street ROCHESTER, N. Y., Store, 44 South Avenue SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, Warehouse, 53 W. Broadway SAN ANTONIO, TEX., Store, 135 W. Commerce Street SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., Warehouse, 466 Second Street SAVANNAH, GA., Warehouse, 725 Wheaton .Street ' SCHENECTADY, N. Y.,' Store, 128 Jay Street SEATTLE, WASH., Warehouse, 512 First Avenue, So. SPARTANBURG, S. C., Store, 247 E. Main Street SPOKANE, WASH., Warehouse, 157 So. Post Street SPRINGFIELD, ILL., Store, 512 E. Monroe Street ST. LOUIS, MO., Offices and Warehouse, 515 Spruce Street SYRACUSE, N. Y., Warehouse, 214-16 \V. Jefferson Street
Store, 127 East Water Street TAMPA, FLA., Store, 713 Florida Avenue TEXARKANA, TEX., Store, 309 Pine Street TRENTON, N. J., Store, 119 E. Hanover Street TULSA, OKLA., Offices and Warehouse, 118 So. Cheyenne Avenue WACO, TEX., Store, 720 Austin Street WARREN, OHIO, Store, 101 Main Street WASHINGTON, D. C., Offices, 1135 Munsey Building WHEELING, W. VA., Store, 22 Twelfth Street WICHITA FALLS, TEX., Store, 809 Ninth. Street WORCESTER, MASS., Store, 24 Mechanics Street comer Norwich
Street
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO, Store, 27\ W. Federal Street
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Products
find this of the greatest assistance in furnish
Manufacturers of a complete line of Pa in t s ,
ing this third important link.
Va r n is h e s , La c q u e r s , St a in s , Fil l e r s , En a me l s , Un d e r c o a t er s . Co n c r e t e Fin is h e s .
Also, Waxes, Dampproofing, Plaster Bond,
Opex Lacquer for Architectural Use Three years ago Th e Sh e r w in -Wil l ia ms
Wood Preservatives and Concrete Hardener.
Co. wrote up its first specifications for Opex
Scope of These Specifications
TRADE-MARK (a pyroxylin finish) to meet architectural needs. (registered) Before that time, Opex had already been tried
In preparing the specifications contained on
.experimentally on a few buildings. Since then,
the following pages, covering the application of Sherwin- vast improvements in all nitro-cellulose finishes have
Williams Architectural Finishes, among which may be been made .due to new types of raw materials
found a paint, varnish, lacquer, stain or enamel for each being made economically obtainable. Taking advan
architectural requirement, we have spared neither time tage of this progress, Th e Sh e r w in -Wil l ia ms Co .
nor effort in insuring their technical and practical cor feels that in Opex it is offering the architect a supe
rectness.
rior finish for his approbation than is possible with
Each is based upon our observation of various any other type of finish they know. Th e Sh e r w in -
methods and systems of finishing during the sixty-two Wil l ia ms Co. highly recommend this product which
years we have been manufacturing quality Archi has been used on some of the largest buildings in many
tectural Finishes, and we .are placing this in the cities.
hands of the architectural profession with the assur
Lacquer has proved most adaptable on trim work
ance that in following any specification herein, the and has been applied both on the job and in the trim architect may feel fully confident that the finish re manufacturing plant where the trim has been completely
sulting therefrom will be of. the most satisfactory finished before erection. Should the architect wish to
nature.
see some Opex installation, let him write Th e Sh e r w in -
Quality of Raw Material
Wil l iams Co. and they will furnish him a list of build ings in his locality.
The quality of Sherwin-Williams Architectural
To understand just what Opex will do, it is neces
Finishes is rec^nized the world over, and in specifying sary to know the general characteristics of a pyroxylin
them the architect makes it possible for the contractor finish. Opex is dried by evaporation and not oxidation,
to secure the finest finish obtainable and insures for his which means that after the liquid has evaporated, there .
client, painted or finished surfaces which will give the is no continuous reaction. The liquids are of two
greatest satisfaction in years of service. We safeguard classes--solvents and non-solvents; solvents being as a
the quality of our products by insuring the quality of rule, alcohol esters in which nitrocellulose is soluble,
the raw materials from which they are made, prac and non-solvents which affect drying time and flow, and
tically all of which we produce ourselves.
which act at the same time as extenders. The dried
We know that our lead or our zinc is absolutely film has four principal ingredients; nitro-cotton, which
pure because we mine, smelt, corrode and grind it our is the basis of a pyroxylin finish and which imparts
selves. We know that our linseed oil is pure because toughness and durability to the film; gums which give
we crush it ourselves, using only the best grade of flax gloss, adhesion and build (some few new gums just
seed and we know that it is properly aged because we on the market have properties which tend to increase
age it ourselves. We know that our colors and dyes the life of the nitrocellulose film and which, therefore,
are,fast because we produce them ourselves and know also tend to give good durability); plasticisers which
the intricacies of their production. Thus controlling are non-volatile solvents which impart the characteristic
the quality of our raw materials as we do, and combin of elasticity; last, pigments which give Opex its fine
ing them with scientific accuracy according to specific tints and hues.
formulae by means of machinery of our own design,
With this knowledge of the intrinsic make-up of
under the superintendence of experts who have been in Opex, what are its m^in advantages?
our employ twenty, thirty and, in some cases, forty years, there is little wonder that Sherwin-Williams
(1) Speed of Drying--
Architectural Finishes enjoy great popularity every
An important factor to the architect and contractor
where.
is that through its speed of drying, Opex allows them
to complete even a medium size building twenty to
Essentials for Satisfactory Results
There are three elements which are essential in obtaining the most satisfactory results in pointing and finishing. The first is the quality material which we supply. The second is skilled workmanship which is
thirty days ahead of their former schedule.
(2) Durability-- . The first Opex used architecturally over three years ago is still in as good condition as the day it was applied.
supplied by the reputable painting contractor. The third
(3) Ease of Gleaning and Repairing--
is supplied by the architect in the form of explicit
Building managers who have used Opex are most
and practical painting and finishing specifications, and enthusiastic about the product, because of the ease of
we sincerely trust that the architectural profession will these two operations.
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ARCHITECTS' GUIDE
FOR PAINTING, VARNISHING, STAINING AND ENAMELING
IMPORTANT: EACH OF THE PRODUCTS SPECIFIED BELOW B.EARS OUR NAME AND TRADE-MARK
SURFACE
TO PAINT
Use product named below
TO ENAMEL
Use product named below
TO STAIN
Use product named below
TO VARNISH
Use product named below
BRICK
WALLS
(Exterior
. 1
CONCRETE WALLS (Exterior).........................
CEMENT FLOORS
S-W Concrete Wall Finish
S-W Concrete Wall Finish
S-W Floor Enamel
S-W Old Dutch Enamel, Gloss
S-W Old Dutch Enamel, Gloss
S-W Floor Enamel
To Harden-- S-W Concrete and Ce
ment Hardener
EXTERIOR WOOD SURFACES.............
S W P (Sherwin-Williams Prepared Paint)
S-W Old Dutch S-W Preservative
Enamel,
Shingle Stain
S-W Rexpar Varnish
Gloss
S-W Acid or Oil Stain
EXTERIOR METAL SURFACES.............
FACTORY WALLS (Interior) ......................
FLOORS (Interior Wood)
GALVANIZED IRON SURFACES...........
INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILINGS....
INTERIOR WOOD TRIM.......................
Kromik Metal Primer Metalastic (for finishing
coats)
S-W Save-Lite Eg-Shel White
S-W Save-Lite Fume Resisting White
S-W Floor Enamel
S-W Galvanised Iron Primer (finish with any paint)
S-W Old Dutch Enam el. Gloss
S-W Enamelastic or Save-Lite Gloss White
S-W Floor Enamel
S-W Galvanised Iron Primer and Old Dutch Enamel
S-W Oil Stain or Flo-Lac Varnish Stain
S-W Oil Stain
Flat-Tone Wall Finish S-W Semi-Lustre Wall
Finish or
Wail Paint No. 96 (heavy body)
S-W
Enamelastic
S W P (Sherwin-Williams Prepared Paint)
S-W Old Dutch . Enamel or Enam
S-W Acid Stain S- W Handcraft Stain
elastic
S-W Oil Stain
S-W Mar-Not Floor Varnish
S-W Rexpar Varnish
S-WScar-Not Varnish Velvet Finish Var
nish (for imitation | rubbed effect)
PORCH FLOORS AND S-W Porch and Deck
DECKS ...........
Paint
RADIATORS AND PIPES.......................
ROOFS (Metal)................
S-W Flat-Tone Wall
Finish or
S-W Gold Paint S-W Aluminum Paint
SWP or Metalastic (if
galvanized, prime with S-W Galvanized Iron Primer)
ROOFS (Wood Shingle).. SWP
STACKS AND HOT
S-W Salamander
SURFACES.............
Smoke-Stack Black
S-W Porch and Deck Paint
S-W Old Dutch Enamelastic or Enameloid
S-W Preservative Shingle Stain
S-W Kromik Metal
STRUCTURAL STEEL
Primer Metalastic
(for finishing coats)
TO DAMPPROOF FOUNDATIONS ...
S-W Antydamp'
TO DAMPPROOF
INTERIOR WALLS S-W Plaster Bond ABOVE GRADE. ..
WOOD PRESERVA- ' TIVE.........................
S-W Carbolic-oi
Copyright, 1927, by The Sherwin-Williams Co.
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FOREWORD TO SPECIFICATIONS
The specifications contained herein are in fact three separate sets of specifications for certain types of work: namely, the usual finish, the Opex Lacquer Finish and the Architectural Brushing Lacquer Finish. Wherever there is a possibility that either of the last two may be more suitable there will be found a cross reference to the number of that alternate. It will be noted that the Opex Lacquer Specifications carry the same number as the primary specification with the addition of the letter "A" and that the Architectural Brushing Lacquer Speci fications carry the same number with the addition of the letter "B."
The specifications have been divide&and subdivided to such an extent that practically every condition will be found to have a separate specification. It is, therefore,
essential that the user of this book refer first to the index before attempting to locate the specification for a par ticular purpose. This will avoid confusion and make the preparation of painting specifications much less difficult.
Attention is also called to the General Conditions printed below. These have been made as complete as possible but it may be that local conditions will require changes or additions.
In nearly all cases the subject matter under the heading of the specification number is divided into two parts--the discussion and the specification proper. The discussion usually describes the material which is specified and gives other related information which may have a bearing upon the work in question. The discus sion should be read before the specification is used.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
General--The following specifications, unless shall jeopardize the appearance or quality of the paint otherwise stipulated, are intended to cover the entire ing or finishing in any way, and the. architect or his finishing of all wood, cement, plaster, stucco and un superintendent shall have the right of rejection on all
finished metal work throughout the interior and exterior material or work which is unsatisfactory and reserves
of the building.
the right to replace either or both at the expense of the
Supervision--The contractor shall furnish all contractor.
necessary tools, scaffolding, staging and labor required
Protection of Work--The contractor shall take
for the satisfactory performance of all work specified the necessary steps to protect his work and the work of
hereinafter. He shall also, through personal supervision, other contractors during the time his work is under way
or supervision of a competent superintendent, insure and shall be responsible for any and all damage to the
that all work is proceeding properly and is being carried worj< or property of other contractors caused by his
out in accordance with the letter and intent of these employees or himself.
specifications.
Extra Work--The contractor, unless authorized
All unnecessary delays shall be avoided and a suffi and instructed to do so in writing by the architect or
cient force of skilled workmen shall be employed on this his superintendent, shall not be entitled to any payment
work at all times to expedite its early completion.
in excess of the amount agreed upon in his contract for
Materials--All materials specified by name of any extra work over and above that hereinafter specified.
brand or manufacturer shall be delivered at the build
Removal of Debris, etc.--Upon completion of the
ing in the original cans, packages or containers and work the contractor shall remove all surplus materials
same shall remain unopened until inspected and ap and rubbish, dean off all spots resulting from his work,
proved by the architect. No paint, varnish, stain or from hardware, floors, glass, walls, etc. He shall do all
enamel shall be reduced or adulterated in any way, required patching up, repair ail damaged work, and re
except as hereinafter specifically stipulated.
move and replace at his own expense all broken glass
Right of Rejection--No exterior painting or in or finishing hardware and shall leave the premises in a
terior finishing shall be done under conditions which dean and orderly condition.
METAL PROTECTIVE COATINGS
Specification No. 1 Exterior Exposure
Discussion--In the following specification, which applies to buried or exposed steel alike, SherwinWilliams Kromik Metal Primer and Sherwin-Williams Metalastic are called for. Kromik Metal Primer is
specified because of its particular suitability for use as a protective coating to be applied directly to metal. Metalastic is.specified on account of its particular suit ability as a final protective coating which will staunchly guard against danger to the undercoats.
In the manufacture of Sherwin-Williams Kromik Metal Primer, chromates play a highly important part.
Authorities are agreed that the use of chromates is a very wise procedure in a metal protective primer in tended to be applied direct to the^ metal surface for the prevention of rust. In tests extending over a period of five years or more, all paints containing chromates have made a uniformly excellent showing. Chemists explain the function of chromates as having the tendency to render the surface of steel passive, or in other words,
chromates reduce the tendency of the metal surface to set up galvanic action or electric currents within itself. An interesting application of this principle is found in
the use of ferro chromes in the manufacture of so-called
stainless steel cutlery. Another interesting test is the
well-known Sherwin-Williams razor blade test in which the razor blade--submerged in water carrying a certain percentage of chromates--remains bright a year after the razor blade submerged in untreated water has been reduced to rust.
Kromik Metal Primer has the following advantages
for use on- structural steel as compared with red lead, which is recognized as a standard material with many years standing for this type of work and. which is a most excellent paint in itself: Kromik is noticeably easy-to apply, especially in difficult and inaccessible members; it is not affected by sulphur compounds in the air and
shows markedly greater durability where it lies unpro tected on the. job for any period of time. Kromik inhibits corrosion and shows a very favorable lower material cost. Kromik is Sherwin-Williams' standard recommendation for a priming coat on all metal work.
Sherwin-Williams Metalastic is our standard, speci fication for finishing coats on structural steel' work. It
is specified for the second and third coats and is a pro tective coating of the graphite type. Metalastic is a full oil paint which dries to a tough, durable and exceed ingly impervious film with high -water shedding prop erties. It is particularly fitted for use over Kromik
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SWP
Sh e r w in -Wil l ia ms Pa in t Pr e p a r e d
Cream 462
Suitable Trimmers
388 35S 393 498
Ivory 496
355 461 499 486
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Apple Green
460
461 Gloss White
Colonial Yellow
375
461 Gloss White 499 498
Golden Yellow
470
393 486 499 388
Golden Brown
466
375 388 387 393
For Porch Ceilings,
etc.
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Inside Use
(See also S-W Page 7)
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For Doors, Sash, Store Fronts,
etc.
F,. Crowi. Green
Medium 362
Gloss White
353 355
Silver Gray 357
Gloss White
355 353
re-riest
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; Metal Primer because these two products have the same
Specification No. 3
___ degree of elasticity and expand and contract with the Hot Surfaces (Stacks, Flues, Pipes, etc.)
metal to the same degree. Where this relationship does
Before applying paint, all rust, dirt and grease shall be
; not hold, there is a decided tendency in the finishing thoroughly cleaned off the surface to be painted.. Paint shall
i coat to break, thereby ending its usefulness as a metal be applied as it comes from the package. The priming coat
| protective coating.
shall consist of Sherwin-Williams Salamander Black, which, when dry, shall be second coated with the same mate
Sherwin-Williams has no particular type of paint rial.
'i or pigment to exploit. We make a complete line of
7 metal protective paints and our specification of Kromik
Specification No. 4
Metal Primer with Metalastic for finishing coats has Exterior Ornamental Iron Work (Flat Black Finish)
J
been recommended as standard because we believe it embodies the best painting practice considered from
Before applying the priming coat, all rust, mill scale, grease
and other foreign matter shall be completely removed from the surface to be painted. No painting shall be done in wet or
every side of the question.
freezing weather, nor shall paint be applied on wet or damp
' Specification--Before applying the priming coat or shop surfaces. The first two coats shall be applied in the consistency
' coat, all rust, mill scale, grease or foreign matter of any kind supplied by the manufacturer.
shall be completely removed from the surface to be painted.
The priming or shop coat shall consist of Sherwin-Williams
No painting shall be done in wet or freezing weather, nor shall Kromik Metal Primer and shall be applied prior to shipment of
paint be applied to any wet or damp surface. Paint shall be metal to the site. The second coat shall consist of Sherwin-
used in the consistency received from the manufacturer. No 'Williams Metalastic Black. Any portions of the surface which
thinner shall be added without the written approval of the
architect or engineer. The priming or shop coat shall be applied before steel is
have become abraded in transit shall be "spotted" with Kromik Metal Primer prior to the application of the Metalastic paint. The third coat shall consist of Sherwin-Williams Quick Drying
c
shipped to site. All riveted and bolted connections, as well as parts inaccessible after erection, shall receive two coats of Kromik Metal Primer. The second coat (first field coat) shall
consist of Sherwin-Williams Metalastic Brown. Any portion
Color Black, thinned with turpentine, and when thoroughly mixed, raw linseed oil shall be added. The mixture shall be in proportion of two parts of black by balk to one part of tur pentine and one part of linseed oil by bulk.
of the surface which has been abraded in transit shall be "spotted" with Kromik Metal Primer prior to die application
Specification No. S
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of the second coat. When the second coat is dry, a full coat of Sherwin-Williams Metalastic, Black, shall be applied.
Verde Antique Finish on Exterior (or Interior) Metal Work
Specification No. 2
--. ..Iron or Steel Surfaces Exposed to Acid Fumes
Before applying the priming coat or shop coat, all rust, mill scale, grease or foreign matter of any kind shall be com pletely removed from the surface to be painted. No painting shall be done in wet or freezing weather, nor shall paint be ..... applied to any wet or damp surface. Paint shall be used in the consistency received from the manufacturer. No thinner shall be added without the written approval of the architect or engineer.
A priming or shop coat of Sherwin-Williams Kromik Metal i Primer shall be applied before steel is shipped to site. All
Before applying any paint, all rust, grease, resin, dirt, etc., shall be removed from the surface of the metal. The priming
coat shall consist of Sherwin-Williams Kromik Metal Primer, to be applied in the consistency supplied by the manufacturer.
The priming coat shall be applied prior to the shipment of the metal to the site. Any portions of the surface which have been abraded in transit, shall be "spotted" with Kromik Metal Primer
prior to the application of the second coat. The second coat shall consist of SWP (Sherwin-Williams Prepared Paint) shade No. 393. The third coat shall consist of a brush-stipple
coat of SWP No. 355, tinted with Sherwin-Williams First Quality Oil Color Paris Green, to the shade desired by the architect.
' riveted and bolted connections, as well as parts inaccessible ; after erection, shall receive two coats of Kromik Metal Primer.
c" ` Any portions of the surface which have been abraded in transit A shall be "spotted" with Kromik Metal Primer prior to the appli-
^.._cation of the second coat (first field coat). The second and third coats shall consist of Sherwin-Williams Non-Corrodible
Acid Resisting Paint, Black.
Specification No. 6
Painting of Galvanized Iron
All galvanized iron surfaces to be painted, such as gutters, down-spouts, etc., shall receive a priming coat of SherwinWilliams Galvanized Iron Primer prior to the application of any paint.
DAMPPROOFING OF FOUNDATIONS
Specification No. 7
Discussion--Sherwin-Williams Antydamp is ap
plied to the exterior of concrete or masonry foundations
below grade, to prevent the penetration of moisture
through foundation walls, and thereby making dry base
ment walls possible. Antydamp is a damp-resisting,
alkaliproof, acidproof, black paint of asphalt type. It is
very heavy in body, and will remain in a semi-tacky and
elastic condition indefinitely, thereby preventing the
cracking of the film with the resultant penetration of
7 dampness into the foundation walls.
^
; Sherwin-Williams Antydamp will cover approxi-
' mately 25 to 40 square feet, two coats to the gallon.
It comes ready for application and is applied cold, ex
cept in very cold weather when it is necessary to heat
slightly before applying.
S* Antydamp should be applied in full coats without
\ endeavoring to brush the material out too much, because
the heavier the coating is, the more protection it affords. In applying Antydamp, it is recommended that a three or four-knot roofing brush be used.
Where there is a presence of hidden springs or
marshy land, or hydrostatic pressure in any form around
the foundation, the use of two coats of Antydamp is not
sufficient. Under these conditions, it will be necessary
to alternate at least two layers of cheap burlap or felt
paper with Antydamp. Special instructions regarding
procedure to be followed will be supplied upon request.
Specification--The exterior of all foundation walls below grade, prior to any backfilling, shall be dampproofed by the application of two full coats of Sherwin-Williams Antydamp Foundation Damp-Proofing in the consistency supplied by the manufacturer. Twenty-four hours shall be allowed for drying between the first and second coats, and at least 24 hours shall be permitted to elapse after the second coat has been applied, before backfilling. This dampproof material shall be applied with a three or four-knot roofing brush.
Note: Sufficient space shall be provided, in digging the excavations, for men to have room to apply Antydamp to all parts of the foundation surface.
Specification No. 8
WOOD PRESERVATIVE and permanent a wood preservative as can be produced.
fied as a wood preservative, is as strong, penetrating tillation, which may be applied to the wood either by
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SWP
Sh e r w in -Wil l ia ms Pa in t Pr e p a r e d
Suitable Trimmers
Tobacco Brown 393
375 385 387
Antique Brown
499
375 391 49$
Modern Brown
388
387 391 393
475 391 49$ Red Very 367 durable for Brick work
Rich Maroon
382
For Doors, Sash,
etc.
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Suitable Trimmers
49$ 355 Gloss White 499
Warm Drab 4SS
49$ 388 49o
Light Lead 353
Gloss White
360 363
(See also S-W Page S) Please do not detach color samples. Complete color cards sent upon request.
WOOD PRESERVEkTlVE (Continued)
the brush or dip method and will remain permanently in the pores of the wood, thereby preserving it for the longest possible time.
Specification--AH wood which is to be buried in the ground shall be treated with one coat of Sherwin-Williams
Carbolic-ol, which shall be applied in the consistency supplied by the manufacturer.
PAINTING AND STAINING OF EXTERIOR SURFACES
Specification No. 9
ical efficiency and handwork cannot be compared; the
Wood Surfaces (New) to Paint Discussion--SWP (Sherwin-Williams Prepared
Paint) represents the best of technical knowledge in the production of paint for general outside use today. The architect may specify SWP for outside painting on wo<^d buildings or for finishing coats on outside metal work where special colors are required not found in our Metalastic line and may have a definite feeling of assur
painter's facilities for measuring proportions of pig ments accurately cannot be compared with factory equipment; hand stirring can never equal machine grind ing; and the certainty of uniformity in the various ingredients is decidedly in favor of factory production.
Sherwin-Williams honestly believe that no finer paint can possibly be made for painting outside build ings than SWP.
ance that SWP will present a better appearance and
SWP is made in 32 colors and white. It is a com
wear for a longer time than any paint possible to mix by bination of strictly pure carbonate of lead, sulphate of
hand. A man is'not able to purchase raw materials and lead, zinc oxide and a small amount of magnesium sili
mix the paint himself that will equal SWP. Mechan- cate. The liquids are strictly pure linseed oil and tur-
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PAINTING AND STAINING OF EXTERIOR, SURFACES (Continued)
pentine. SWP is a perfectly balanced, paint from the standpoint of scientific paint manufacture and will ren4;der the greatest satisfaction from the standpoint of beauty, economy and years of, service. .
For Color Samples, see S-IV Pages 5 and 7.
(Note'Specification No. 10.)
- Specification--Before commencing work on exterior paint
ing,' thelcontractor shall make sure by careful inspection that
the surface to be painted is thoroughly dry and shall continue
this vigilance throughout the time during which the exterior
painting is being done, so that no painting shall be done under
unfavorable conditions, such as immediately after a rain or
during wet or frosty weather.
Different kinds of lumber, however, require different treat
ment, and we have, therefore, "suggested special treatment for
certain kinds as mentioned. ,The greatest care should be taken
in following the directions.
Where the wood shows pitchy spots, these spots and all
knots should first be coated with the best orange shellac before
the priming coat is applied.
. New Wood (Outside)--First Coat--On new soft wood or
old weathered lumber a gallon of SWP should be thinned with
one gallon raw linseed oil and one quart pure turpentine.
For resinous woods, such as yellow pine or cypress, add
two quarts turpentine and one quart raw linseed oil to each
gallon of paint.
After the priming coat has been permitted to dry, all nail-
holes, cracks, and other defects shall be filled in with linseed
oil and whiting putty.
Second Coat-~For soft woods add one pint pure turpentine
and for resinous woods one quart pure turpentine to each gal
lon SWP.;-
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Third Coat--Each gallon of paint may be thinned with a
pint to a quart of raw linseed oil, if desired.
Repainting Work (Outside)--Same as above, except omit
first or priming coat.
ODP Lead is. extremely fine and veiy white. " Each keg of the material bears the following strong guarantee of quality:
"This package is warranted to contain nothing but Strictly Pure White Lead, ground in Strictly Pure Linseed Oil, and we will pay one ounce, of gold for every ounce of adulteration that it may be found to contain." .
Specification No. 12
Exterior Wood Surfaces (Old) to Paint
Discussion--The following specification deals with the refinishing of previously painted exterior wood sur- * faces. One of the main features which the architect should watch is that, before applying the first coat of paint, all loose paint is removed from the surface by wire-brushing, scraping, or burning, that the surface is thoroughly diy, and that all knots and pitchy places which are evident through the old film are properly sealed with pure Orange Shellac. The advisability of using SWP (Sherwin-Williams Paint) is discussed un der Specification No. 9.
See Color Semples on S-W Pages 5 and 7.
Specification--Before commencing the painting of exterior surfaces, the contractor shall make sure, through careful inspec tion, that the surface to' be painted is thoroughly dry and in proper condition for refinishing, and shall continue his vigilance throughout the time during which the exterior painting is being done. The first coat shall consist of SWP (Sherwin-Williams Paint) thinned with one pint of pure raw linseed oil and one pint of turpentine added to each gallon. After sufficient time has been allowed for drying, a second coat consisting of SWP, thinned with one pint of raw linseed oil to the gallon, shall be applied.
Specification No. 10
Specification No. IS
_ (Alternative to Specification No. 9)
Wood Surfaces (New) to Stain
Wood Surfaces (New) to Paint
(For Staining Shingles, see Specification No. 15.)
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Discussion--Where the architect desires to stain .
the mixing of the paint for use on exterior wood sur and preserve exterior wood surfaces without hiding the
faces to the discretion of his painting contractor, the grain of the wood, Sherwin-Williams Preservative
specification of Sherwin-Williams Zilo is advised in Shingle Stain, described in Discussion under Specifica
preference to straight white lead. It is a generally rec tion No. 15, is recommended for the purpose.
ognized fact that a definite percentage of zinc oxide
The stain is made of light-fast colors and a wood
added to a white lead paint is greatly beneficial to the preservative of which refined creosote oil is an important
paint. It tends to eliminate objectionable chalking, ingredient.
thereby lengthening the life of the paint; it increases its whiteness and improves the gloss and spreading power of the paint. j The U. S. Government and the majority of State
Specification--The exterior woodwork indicated shall be
finished with two brush coats of Sherwin-Williams Preserva
tive Shingle Stain, which shall be applied in the consistency
supplied by the manufacturer.
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Governments and railways insist upon a percentage
Specification No. 14
of 2inc oxide in paints specified for the painting of Concrete, Cement or Stucco Walls to Paint
exterior surfaces because of the fact that white lead,
Discussion--The architect appreciates the advis
when used alone, shows a marked tendency to objec ability of painting exterior concrete .or >stucco walls.
tionable chalking and necessitates repainting at a much This is advisable for two'reasons: first, the/'control of
earlier date than paints which include a proportion of the decorative effect in color, as required by -the tyjie
zinc oxide. V
of building, which paint affords,' and the ease in which '
Zilo is "a 100% pure product and every pound the building can be cleaned up in appearance and the
.is-guaranteed pure. Zilo is offered not as a lead change of color scheme effected. ^Second,' painting a
'substitute, but as superior to white lead, when used concrete wall renders watertight Vand /prevents the' .
alone. V .
appearance of hair line cracks and chipping, off caused
'Th e Sh e r w in -Wil l ia ms Co.'will be very glad to by the'penetration of moisture and frost.'
provide specifications on the amount of linseed oil, tur-^
Sherwin-Williams Concrete Wall Finish is an oil
pentine and drier for any purpose desired upon re paint designed for outside exposure, but which dries :
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to a dull, velvety finish without gloss. It does not.
Specification No. 11 White Lead
destroy the interesting texture of the stucco wall as does a gloss finish, but retains the effect for which stucco is
In all specifications requiring the specification of .white lead when, used alone, specify Sherwin-Williams ODP White Lead, which is a strictly pure white lead
specified. .
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Specification--All exterior concrete wall surfaces .shall
receive two coats of Sherwin-Williams Concrete Wall Finish
in ,th.e. - -color s*e*.l.e.. cted by the architect. jvB-.nefore proceedingrowuivthh
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EXTRA LIGHT GRAY
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GREEN STONE DARK GRAY
WHITE (Gloss)
IVORY WHITE (Gloss)
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careful inspection that the surface to" be painted is thoroughly
dry and free from dirt.
. Any salts or efflorescence on the surface to be finished, shall
be carefully scraped off and the surface washed with a solu
tion of zinc sulphate (three pounds to the gallon of water).
Varnish may be applied'directly over ariyand all of the Sherwin-Williams Oil Stains with the exception of Rich Mahogany and Brown Mahogany. These require the use of a sealing coat of shellac before varnishing
Let dry thoroughly.
and are not recommended for exterior use. L;
The first coat shall be thinned with pure turpentine in pro portion of one_ quart.of turpentine to the gallon of paint. At least 48 hours' shall be allowed for the first coat to dry, after which the second coat, thinned with one pint to one quart of
It is preferable not to use shellac in exterior finish ing, where avoidable, for the reason that this material is not sufficiently elastic to withstand the extreme ex
raw linseed oil, shall be applied. This produces a slight sheen. pansion and contraction produced by changes in tem
If objectionable, apply just as it comes from the package.
perature. In many instances when open grain woods
Specification No. IS
Wooden Shingles (New) to Stain Discussion--Sherwin-Williams Preservative Shin
gle Stains are called "preservative" because they contain creosote, a well-known preservative of all vegetable tissue. Creosote fills the wood with a fatty substance and unites With the sappy, part in forming a peculiar compound which resists organic decomposition. It .also
are used, such as oak, chestnut, walnut, and mahogany, the color of the wood can be modified sufficiently through the use of Sherwin-Williams Paste Wood Fillers, the dark colors of which carry a certain amount of staining power.
See Color Samples on S-JV Pages 11 and 15.
Specification--All woodwork shall be dry, clean and smooth before any finishing materials are applied. All nailholes, cuts, cracks and other defects shall be treated so as to render
has the property of preventing the formation of fungus growths.
Sherwin-Williams Preservative Shingle Stains are penetrating and exceedingly permanent, both as to color
them unnoticeable. If any defects are found in the woodwork
which cannot be corrected so as to insure a perfect finish, the contractor shall notify the architect before any finishing mate rials are applied.
Apply one coat of Sherwin-Williams Oil Stain in the shade
and preservative value. Since refined creosote oil is used in these stains, which is free from the rank odor of crude creosote, Sherwin-Williams Shingle Stains do not have the unpleasant odor many times found in prod
selected by the architect. Let diy thoroughly. Open grain woods require filling with Sherwin-Williams
Paste Wood Filler. This is furnished in paste form to be reduced to brushing consistency with benzine. Apply in the
color selected by the architect and when the material is partly
ucts of this type.
Specification--All wooden shingles shall receive one dip coat of Sherwin-Williams Preservative Shingle Stain in the consistency supplied by the manufacturer and in the color selected by the architect. The shingles shall be dipped twothirds their length in Shingle Stain and thrown aside in loose piles until dry. After the shingles have been laid, one brush coat of Sherwin-Williams Preservative Shingle Stain of like color shall be applied as it comes from the original container.
set, wipe off across the grain of the wood with burlap or excelsior, then wipe clean with a soft cloth. Allow 24 hours
for the filler to dry. Apply three coats of Sherwin-Williams Rexpar Varnish as follows:
First coat to be thinned with pure turpentine in the pro portion of one pint to the gallon. Second and third coats are to be applied In the consistency supplied by the manufacturer. Allow
sufficient time for drying between coats and sand first two coats lightly with No. 00 sandpaper. Leave last coat in full gloss or for rub finish, specify: "When sufficiently dry, rub the varnish
Specification No. 16 Metal Roofs (to Paint)
to a dull finish with powdered pumicestone and water." Note: Where acid stains or handcraft stains are specified, a thin coat
of pure shellac shall be applied in place of the first coat of Rexpar Varnish.
Discussion--The architect has a choice of specify
ing Metalastic or SW (Sherwin-Williams Prepared
Paint), the merits of which are covered in the discussion
in Specifications Nos. 1 and 9, respectively. The two
points which should be watched particularly are that the
roof must be dry and free from grease, rosin, etc., and
second, that if roof is of galvanized iron, the primer
shall be Sherwin-Williams Galvanized Iron Primer.
Any finishing coat desired may be applied over Gal
vanized Iron Primer. Where Galvanized Iron Primer is
used, this takes the place of the first coat, and two sub
sequent coats of paint in the desired color will be suffi
cient.
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SpeciBcation No. 18
Porch Floors and Canvas Decks (New) to Paint Discussion--Sherwin-Williams Porch and Deck
Paint is made for porch floors, decks and similar heavy duty surfaces. It dries hard to withstand the scuffing of feet. Porch and Deck Paint has a good gloss and will give complete satisfaction in service and appear ance.
Specification--Three coats of Sherwin-Williams Porch and Deck Paint in the color selected by the architect shall be applied. The first coat shall be thinned with one quart of pure turpen tine to the gallon of paint. The second coat shall be thinned
Specification--Before beginning painting of the roof the contractor shall make sure that the roof is free from all grease,
rosin, acid and dirt, and that the surface is perfectly dry. Three brush coats of Sherwin-Williams Metalastic, or where a
with one pint of pure turpentine to the gallon of paint, and the third coat shall be applied as it comes from the container. Sufficient time for thorough drying shall be allowed between
coats.
lighter shade is desired, SWP (Sherwin-Williams Paint) shall be applied to the metal roofing in the consistency supplied by
SpeciBcation No. 19 r
the manufacturer.-~-(See Discussion where roof is of galva nized iron.)
SpeciBcation No. 17
Porch Ceilings--Natural Varnish Finish
Discussion--A spar varnish is recommended for all varnish surfaces exposed to the' weather. A spar
Woodwork----Stained and Varnished Finish Discussion--For the staining and varnishing of
exterior woodwork, the use of Sherwin-Williams Oil Stain is recommended in preference to other types of stains, such as Sherwin-Williams Acid Stain, Sherwin-
varnish contains a high percentage' of oil in relation to the gums. This gives it elasticity to accommodate itself to expansion and contraction caused by changing tem
perature, and provides the power to resist weathering. We recommend Sherwin-Williams Rexpar made origin
Williams"'Handcraft Stain (spirit penetrating). The ally for use on airplanes and unsurpassed for exterior reason for this is that varnish may be applied directly finishing.
over oil stains, whereas the other types mentioned re
Specification--All porch ceilings shall be finished with
quire sealing with a thin coat of Shellac to prevent bleed- three coats of Sherwin-Williams Rexpar Varnish. The first
into the finishing coat of varnish which
coat shall be thinned in the proportion of one pint of pure tur pentine to one gallon of Rexpar. The second and third coats
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' s il v e r g r ay h a n d c r a f t s t a in On-Quarter Saved White Oak (With White Tdner)
n u t br o w n h an d c r af t s t ain
' On Southern Pine Formerly Brown Oak
SILVER GRAY OIL STAIN On Southern Pine
IVY GREEN HANDCRAFT STAIN
On Southern Pine `
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Formerly'Bog Oak
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EXTRA DARK MAHOGANY HANDCRAFT STAIN On Birch
WALNUT HANDCRAFT STAIN On Gum
COLONIAL OAK OIL STAIN On Southern Pine
FUMED OAK HANDCRAFT STAIN On.Quarter Sawed White;Oak
EARLY ENGLISH HANDCRAFT STAIN ? . On Southern Pine
NUT BROWN HANDCRAFT STAIN On Quarter Sawed White Oak Formerly Brown Oak
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ADAM BROWN HANDCRAFT STAIN On Mahogany
LIGHT MAHOGANY ACID STAIN On Mahogany
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allowed between coats for.drying and the first and second coats shall be lightly sanded-with No. 00 sandpaper before applying the succeeding coat.
Specification iVo. 20
Enamel Finish on New Wood and Metal Surfaces Discussion--Old Dutch Enamel Gloss is unresev-
edly recommended by Sherwin-Williams for exterior enamel finishing. The architect may depend upon this specification and have full confidence that the finish ob tained with this enamel will last for years under the most severe tests.
A most convincing proof of the endurance of Old Dutch Enamel exposed to climatic conditions is found in the fact that leading railways of the coun try have been using "Old Dutch" for years for the exterior finishing of coaches with complete satisfac tion. These cars are exposed to every conceivable climatic condition, ranging from the arid heat of sun baked deserts to the piercing cold of the mountain regions.
Old Dutch Enamel is classed as a long-oil enamel, due to the fact that there is a much larger percentage of specially treated linseed oil in Old. Dutch than is possible to incorporate in enamels of the varnish type, hence the life of this enamel is naturally much longer than that of enamels of other types. Old Dutch Enamel
has a fine texture, splendid gloss arid depth of tone which it retains even after years of exposure.
Where the surface to be finished is of galvanized iron, one coat of Sherwin-Williams Galvanized Iron Primer should be applied as the priming coat.
See S-JV Page 9 for Color Samples of Old Dutch Enamel.
Specification--The contractor shall determine through careful inspection whether surface to be finished is dry and in proper condition for finishing. Before the priming coat is applied, all knots and pitchy places must be given a coat of pure Orange Shellac.
First Coot--Apply SWP Flat White, reduced in the pro portion of one pint raw linseed oil and one pint turpentine to the gallon of paint.
Second Coat--Apply SWP Flat White just as it comes from the can.. If it seems too heavy for certain work, thin slightly with equal parts pure raw linseed oil and pure turpentine.
Third Coat--Apply S-W Old Dutch Enamel and SWP Flat White mixed in equal parts.
Fourth Coat--Apply S-W Old Dutch Enamel just as it comes from the package.
Note: S-W Old Dutch Enamel Dull Finish is not designed for exterior use. Old Dutch Enamel Gloss only is recommended for exterior exposure.
Note: The fifth or final enamel coat is to be applied as soon as the fourth coat is sufficiently dry to permit. If, for any unforeseen circum stances, the fourth coat becomes hard before the fifth coat is applied, the fourth coat shall be "mossed" before applying the final coat.
For best results, sand the first and second coats to a smooth surface with No. 0 sandpaper. T,he third coat shall be sanded smooth with nothing coarser than No. 0000 sandpaper.
FINISHING OF INTERIOR FLOORS
General Discussion
mars readily, powders white when scratched, and sodn
Floors get peculiarly severe wear. It is essential looks shabby.
that if satisfaction is to be secured from a floor of any
Try your. favorite test on Mar-not Varnish. Take
kind, the proper type of finish must be selected and a hammer and dent the wood as deeply as you wish
applied in a manner which will insure the right kind --Mar-not will still ding. Try scratching it--it will not
of results.
powder or chip. Of course, Mar-not Varnish is water-
Preparation of the Surface--No floor finish can resisting. Leaky radiators, wet umbrellas and raining
make up for lack of care in proper preparation of the in at the windows cause no damage to the Mar-not
flooy to receive the finish. The surface, whether it be floor.
of wood or cement, should be thoroughly dry. Finish
Staining and Filling Floors--The three woods in
ing over floors containing dampness is certain to result most general use for flooring in the United States are
in the peeling off of the finish later on. After scraping oak and maple for hardwood floors and edge-grain pine
wood floors, sweep out shavings and dirt, and sandpaper for softwood floors. Maple and pine are close-grain
to perfectly clean, smooth surface. All spots should be woods and require no filler. Oak is an open-grain wood
removed before finishing the room. Sweep broom-clean. and paste wood filler is required to fill the pores of the
It is considered a good practice to pick up loose dust by wood, both for appearance and for service.
wiping with a cloth dampened with gasoline.
Sherwin-Williams Paste Wood Filler is made of
Priming Coat--Under no circumstances should a high grade silexj color pigment, varnish, oil and a slight
L liquid filler or shellac be used as a first coater on a wood amount of drier. It is furnished in paste form and is to
| floor that is to be varnished. It is a common saying that be reduced with benzine to a consistency of thick cream
| a chain is no stronger than its weakest link. Certainly, for brushing. It is then brushed over the surface of
no varnish finish is any stronger than its grip upon the the wood and allowed to stand until partly set, indicated
floor. Varnish applied directly to the wood penetrates by a partial dulling down of the wet gloss. The surplus
into the wood, obtaining a bond with it. Where shellac filler is then wiped off across the grain of the wood,
or liquid filler is used, these finishes prevent varnish using burlap or excelsior, which forces ,,the filler into the from obtaining this bond with the wood, and they them pores of the wood, leaving the surface level and ready
selves have little or no penetration, lying practically for the varnish. Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
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entirely on the surface of the wood. No matter how
A very practical method of darkening the tone of
| . tough or elastic the varnish, a blow that will loosen the an oak floor consists in using Sherwin-Williams Paste
! shellac or liquid filler and break its hold upon the wood, Wood Filler in one of the dark colors which will fill
will bring off the varnish finish with it.
the pores of the wood and darken it in one operation.
j Mar-not Varnish is specified for. the finishing of For a natural oak finish, transparent paste filler should
j hardwood floors because we honestly believe it possesses be specified.
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the most desirable qualifications for the purpose. Mar-
In order to stain maple or pine, specify Sherwin-
l not is a varnish made to walk on. It dries with a real Williams Oil Stain, as a paste filler cannot be used on
[ luster that, wears and continues to look well under serv- close-grain woods, due to the absence of pores. Such
r . ice. It retains a refined appearance which harmonizes shades as Silver Gray or exceedingly dark shades are
[;' with fine furniture. - Mar-not does not have the shiny not possible to obtain with an oil stain. For this pur
P`'os3 found in cheap varnishes. Such a ulcs? alwavs pose specify Sherwin-Williams Handcraft Stains which,
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however, will require sealing with shellac before finish ing.
Note: These finishes are rarely specified where a full var nish finish is desired, and in this case, a straight shellac finish would be in order, finishing with wax.
Finishing of Stair Treads The finishing of stair treads is a problem in itself,
of Mar-not. The two subsequent coats shall be applied as the varnish comes from the original container, allowing sufficient time for drying, and sanding lightly with No. 00 sandpaper between coats.
(For a dull finish, include the following sentence in speci fication: (a) The last coat, when sufficiently hard, shall be rubbed with pumicestone and oil to a dull finish or (b) A fin ishing coat of Mar-not Satin Finish shall be applied. Dries dull without rubbing or waxing.)
especially where the stairs are not to be carpeted or pro tected from the characteristic scraping and scuffing of
climbing1 feet. Where stair treads are to be finished in an oak color
or left in the color of the natural wood, they may be finished in the same manner as recommended for floors, but in much of the modem residential work the scheme of interior decoration calls for staining the stair treads a dark mahogany or walnut color. The type of stain used to produce this effect is such that a floor varnish should not be applied directly over the stain. A spirit
penetrating stain or an acid stain used to produce these darker effects reacts on the varnish if applied directly over the stain, resulting in poor drying, so that the finish frequently remains "tacky" or sticky.
In a case of this kind there is no choice but to use a coat of thin pure white shellac to seal the stain into the wood before applying the varnish. Only just enough shellac should be used to seal the stain effectively. For
Specification No. 23
New Hardwood Floors--Close Grain Wood--Stained
and Varnished
Opex Lacquer Specification No. 23-A (page 25). Architectural Brushing Lacquer Specification No. 23-B. The floors shall be perfectly smooth before any finish is applied and shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dust, stains, etc. One coat of Sherwin-Williams Oil Stain in the color* selected by the architect shall then be applied. After twenty-four hours has been allowed for the satin to dry, three coats of SherwinWilliams Mar-not Varnish shall be applied, the first coat of which shall be thinned in proportion of one pint of pure tur pentine to one gallon of Mar-not. The second and third coats of Mar-not shall be applied in the consistency supplied by the manufacturer, allowing sufficient time for drying, and sanding lightly with No. 00 sandpaper between coats. (For a dull finish: The last coat, after allowing sufficient time for hard drying, shall be rubbed to a dull finish with powdered pumicestone and oil, or a finishing coat of Mar-not Satin Finish shall be applied. Dries dull without rubbing or waxing.)
Specification No. 24
this purpose specify Sherwin-Williams Pure White Waxed Finish for New Floors (Natural)
Shellac (cut four pounds to the gallon), reduced equal
The floors shall be perfectly smooth before any finish shall
parts with denatured alcohol. This will result in a be applied and shall be cleaned of all dust, satins, etc. (Where
shellac of the proper consistency. After the shellac is dry, three coats. of Sherwin-Williams Mar-not Floor
' the floors are of open-grain wood, use the following: One coat of Sherwin-Williams Paste Filler, Transparent, shall be applied,
which before becoming set shall be wiped off clean across the
Varnish should be applied, sanding lightly between coats grain with burlap or excelsior. Allow twenty-four hours for
when dry. For a dull finish, rub with powdered pumice drying.) One coat of Sherwirr-Williams Floor-Seal shall then
and oil, or apply a finishing coat of Mar-not Satin be applied. Let dry and sand lightly with No. 00 sandpaper,
Finish.
then apply two coats of Sherwin-Williams Prepared Wax, pol ishing both coats to a high polish, finishing with a weighted
Specification No. 21
polishing brush or polishing machine.
Natural Varnished Finish on New Floors
Opex Lacquer Specification No. 21-A (page 25). Architectural Brushing Lacquer Specification No. 21B. The floors shall be perfectly smooth before any varnish js applied, and shall be -thoroughly cleaned of all dust, stains;-etc. (For open-grain wood only. The wood shall then be filled with Sherwin-Williams Paste Filler, Transparent, which before be coming hard shall be wiped off across the surface with burlap or excelsior. After allowing twenty-four hours for drying, the surface shall be sanded with No. 0 sandpaper to a smooth sur face.) Three coats of Sherwin-Williams Mar-not Floor Var nish shall then be applied. The first coat shall be thinned in proportion of one pint of pure turpentine to one gallon of Mar-not. The second and third coats shall be applied as the varnish comes from the original container, allowing sufficient time for hardening and sanding lightly with No. 00 sandpaper between coats. (For dull finish, include the following sentence in specifi cation: The last coat, after sufficient .time has been allowed for hardening, shall be rubbed to a dull finish with powdered pumicestone and oil, or apply a finishing coat of Mar-not Satin Finish.)
Specification No. 22
New Hardwood Floors--Open Grain Wood--Stained and Varnished
Opex Lacquer Specification No. 22-A (page 25). Architectural Brushing Lacquer Specification No. 22-B. ^The floors shall, be perfectly smooth before any finish shall be. appfiea. Floors shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dust, stains^etc^rA^ first coat, consisting of Sherwin-Williams Paste Wood xFiller. in.Vthe color* selected by the architect, shall be applied, wmch^before becoming hard shall be wiped off clean across:the, grain with excelsior or burlap. Allow twenty-four hours .for diying. . Three coats of Sherwin-Williams Mar-not Varnish shall then .be applied. The first coat shall be reduced in the proportion 'of .one pint of pure turpentine to one gallon
Specification No. 25
New Floors--Open Grain Wood--Stained and
Waxed Finish
Floors shall be perfectly smooth before any finish shall be applied, and shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dust, stains, etc. A first coat consisting of Sherwin-Williams Paste Filler, in the color* selected by the architect, shall be applied, which before becoming set shall be wiped off across the grain with burlap or excelsior. After allowing twenty-four hours for filler to harden
thoroughly, a coat of Sherwin-Williams Floor-Seal shall be applied, as it comes from the package. Let dry and sandpaper lightly with No. 00 sandpaper. Two coats of Sherwin-Williams Prepared Wax shall then be applied, polishing each coat to a hard, polished finish with a weighted polishing brush or pol ishing machine.
Specification No. 26
New Floors--Close Grain Wood--Stained and
Waxed Finish
Floors shall be perfectly smooth before any finish shall be applied, and shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dust, stains, etc. A first coat consisting of Sherwin-Williams Oil Stain, in the color* selected by the architect, shall then be applied. After allowing the stain a few minutes to set up, wipe surface of the wood with soft cloth. Allow stain twenty-four hours to dry.
Apply one coat of Sherwin-Williams Floor Seal. Let dry and sandpaper lightly with No. 00 sandpaper. Apply two coats of : Sherwin-Williams Prepared Wax, polishing both coats to a
hard, polished surface with a weighted polishing brush or pol ishing machine.
Specification No. 27
New Softwood Floors--Stained and Varnished Finish
Opex Lacquer Specification No. 27-A (page 25). Architectural Brushing Lacquer Specification No. 27-B. The floors shall be perfectly smooth before any finish is
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applied and shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dust, stains, etc. One coat of Sherwin-Williams Flo-Lac (varnish stain) in the color selected by the architect, thinned with one pint of pure tur pentine to each gallon of Flo-Lac, shall be applied.
Note: If a deeper tone is desired, apply a second coat of Flo-Lac.
of the floors in this manner is not sanitary. The linseed
oil tends to collect and hold dust, dirt and germs; it dis
colors the floors and makes them difficult to clean prop
erly.
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The second and third coats, consisting of Sherwin-Williams
Th e Sh e r w in -Wil l iams Co . has developed a
Mar-not Floor Varnish, shall then be applied as it comes from the package. Sufficient time shall be allowed for drying and the surface shall be lightly sanded with No. 00 sandpaper between coats.
Specification No. 28
New Softwood Floors--Painted Finish Full assortment of colors. Color card on request.
Opex Lacquer Specification No. 28-A (page 25). Architectural Brushing Lacquer Specification No. 28-B. The floors shall be thoroughly dry and cleaned of all dust,
special product for treating floors of this nature, which is highly popular and for which the demand is growing
in leaps and bounds as more people become familjar with the product. This product is known as Floor-Seal.
Floor-Seal is a special wood floor hardener. 'FloorSeal hardens the wood from within and makes it highlyresistant to wear. It also seals the surface and preserves the wood. One treatment with Floor-Seal each year will
usually preserve the floor in first class shape indefinitely.
dirt, grease, etc., before any paint shall be applied. Three coats The surface film soon disappears, but long after all sign
of Sherwin-Williams Floor Enamel shall be applied. The first coat shall be thinned with .pure turpentine in the propor tion of one pint of turpentine to the gallon of paint. Second and third coats shall be applied without thinning.
Specification No. 29
of the finish is lost to the eye, Floor-Seal is still in prime condition and goes on protecting the floor against wear
and penetration of- dirt and moisture. The Floor-Seal floor is very easy to keep clean.
New Cement Floors--Painted Finish Full assortment of colors. Color card on request.
The contractor shall make sure that all cement floors to be painted are properly drained and are thoroughly dry and free from alkali, dust, dirt and grease, before beginning work.
Specification--All wood floors to be treated with FloorSeal shall be smooth, clean and free from ail grease, stains, etc. One application of Sherwin-Williams Floor-Seal shall be made
in the consistency supplied by the manufacturer. Allow suf ficient, time for drying between coats.
Three coats of Sherwin-Williams Floor Enamel in the color selected by the architect shall be applied, the first coat being thinned in proportion of one and one-half pints raw linseed oil and one pint of pure turpentine to the gallon of paint. The
Specification No. 32
Finishing of Ballroom Floors Discussion--Ballroom floors present a special
second and third coats shall be applied in the consistency sup plied in original container. (Where economy is the considera tion, a satisfactory job can be secured with two coats--but three coats will wear better.)
Specification No. SO
New Cement Floors--To Harden and Seal Discussion--Where cement floors are to undergo
heavy wear, the floors can be materially hardened, dustproofed and sealed by three applications of SherwinWilliams Concrete and Cement Hardener. One gallon of Concrete and Cement Hardener will treat from 60 to 100 square feet of cement' surface, three applications, varying with the porosity of the surface. However, in
estimating the quantity of this material required, it is
problem in floor finishing. Here is a floor on which neither a varnish finish nor a shellacked finish is suitable. The finish must be thoroughly tough and elastic, yet must be slippery to enable dancing with ease. For this purpose, Sherwin-Williams Floor-Seal is recommended as a foundation for two finishing coats of S-W Prepared Wax. This finish in itself, however, would not wear indefinitely unless S-W Dancing Floor Wax be sprinkled over the surface each time before the floor is used. This renews the finish and keeps the floor in excellent condi tion.
Specification--The ballroom floor shall be surfaced per fectly smooth before any finish shall be applied and shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dust, dirt, grease, stains, etc. A first
recommended that 70 square feet be taken as basis for estimate.
Sherwin-Williams Concrete and Cement Hardener is a colorless liquid and will not change the color or
coat consisting of Sherwin-Williams Floor-Seal shall be applied by brush with reasonable liberality. When dry, sand lightly. Two coats of Sherwin-Williams Prepared Wax (Paste) shall
then be applied and rubbed to a hard, polished surface with a polishing brush or polishing machine. (Prior to using the floor
texture of the natural cement floor.
for dancing, sprinkle Sherwin-Williams Dancing Floor Wax
Specification--Cement floors not to be painted shall be over the surface.)
treated with three applications of Sherwin-Williams Concrete and Cement Hardener. The first application shall be reduced
. Specification No. 33
in proportion of one part of Hardener to two parts of water. Hardwood Floors (Old) to Revamish
The second application shall consist of equal parts of Hardener
Opex Lacquer Specification No. 33-A (page 25).
and water. The third application shall be in proportion of two
Architectural Brushing Lacquer Specification No. 33-B.
parts of Hardener to one part of water. Apply by flushing on
Discussion--This specification is intended for
surface and brushing out
floors where only the varnish finish is in bad condition,
Specification No. 31
but the floor itself is in good condition. The old varnish
Finishing of School Room and Gymnasium Floors
and Other Floors Subjected to Hard Wear Discussion--There is such a thing as a wood floor being subjected to so much wear that it is not practical
finish should be thoroughly sanded and the floor washed with a strictly pure linseed, oil soap, such as SherwinWilliams Flaxoap. No floors should be washed with cheap soaps or cleansers which abound in free alkali as
to finish it with a paint of varnish or any "surface" finish. Schoolroom floors and department stores are outstanding examples of this type of surface. The scuffing of the; children's feet rapidly wears the paint or varnish in the aisles and under the desks, with the
the wood may absorb the alkali during the process of cleaning, which in time cannot help but.cause injury to
the varnish film. All stains and spots should be thor
oughly removed, with a solution of oxalic acid. Where the floor is too worn to permit a clear varnish finish, ,
result that the floor soon takes on a mottled appearance. we recommended Flo-Lac Varnish Stain, Specification For this reason many 'architects have in the past No. 34, or Inside Floor Paint, Specification No. 35.
resorted to the use of hot boiled linseed oil arid turpen
Specification--The floors which are to be refinished shall
tine, feeling that even, though it is not possible to give the floors ari attractive finish they may at least be pre served. However, it has been found that the treatment
be thoroughly sanded to remove the gloss of the old finish and then washed with Sherwin-Williams Flaxoap, a 100 per cent pure linseed oil soap. Rinse thoroughly to remove all trace of soap from floors. All spots shall be removed by bleaching with
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- WEATHERED HANDCRAFT STAIN ,On American Walnut
Formerly Weathered Oak
FUMED OAK ACID STAIN On Quarter Sawed White Oak
WALNUT HANDCRAFT STAIN On Douglas Fir
SILVER GRAY ACID STAIN On Quarter Sawed White Oak With Flat-Tone Silver Gray as a Toner
' Please do not detach color samples. Complete color cards sent upon request.
FINISHING OF INTERIOR FLOORS (Continued)
oxalic acid or sanding and scraping. When the floor is thor oughly dry, two coats of Sherwin-Williams Mar-not Varnish shall be applied. The first coat shall .be reduced in proportion
of one pint of pure turpentine to one gallon of varnish. The second coat shall be applied as it comes from the original con tainer. Sufficient time for drying should be allowed and the surface should be sanded lightly with No. 00 sandpaper between coats.
, Note: Where the old varnish finish is in bad condition and the floors in good condition, tt may be advisable to remove the old varnish from the surface with Sherwin-Williams Taxite, paint and varnish remover. If this is done, the floor should be wiped off thoroughly with waste saturated with benzine. When dry, the floor can then be reiinished, following the specification for refinishing of new floors.
Specification No. 34
Discolored Hardwood and Softwood Floors--
Grained, Stained and Varnished
The floors shall.be thoroughly scrubbed with warm water
and Sherwin-Williams Flaxoap (a 100% pure linseed oil soap).
Rinse thoroughly and let dry. After all grease and dirt have
been removed and the surface thoroughly dry, apply two coats
of Sherwin-Williams FIo-Lac Ground Color. When dry, grain
surface with Sherwin-Williams Graining Preparation, using a
regular half round graining tool, a steel graining comb, an old
- whisk broom, or simply stippling with a cloth, depending upon
the texture desired.
*.
-Apply one coat of Sherwin-Williams Flo-Lac (Varnish
> the color selected, reducing slightly with turpentine
if required for easy brushing. Note: If a deeper tone is found desirable, apply a second coat of
Flo-Lac.
As a protective finish, which will prevent the color varnish coat from wearing thin and causing the floor to look spotty, apply a coat of Sherwin-Williams Mar-not Varnish in the con sistency supplied by the manufacturer. Sufficient time should be allowed for thorough drying between coats, and all coats except the last should be lightly sanded with No. 00 sandpaper.
Specification No. 35
Old Floors, to Paint
Opex Lacquer Specification No. 35-A (page 25). Architectural Brushing Lacquer Specification No. 3S-B.
Discussion--Sherwin-Williams Floor Enamel is made for floors. It will stand up under service and continue to look well under hard wear. This paint dries well and hard and does not become sticky or tacky in warm weather.
Specification--All old floors shall be thoroughly cleaned with warm water and Sherwin-Williams Flaxoap (a 100 per cent pure linseed oil soap) before painting. When the floor is thoroughly dry, two coats of Sherwin-Williams Floor Enamel, in the color selected by the architect, shall be applied, thinning the first coat in the proportion of one pint of pure turpentine to one gallon of paint.
PAINTING AND DECORATING OF INTERIOR WALLS
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Specification No. 36
was the pioneer of the modem wall and ceiling decora- .
Washable Flat Finish----Smooth, Sand Finish and -Textured Plasters, Composition Board, Canvas x Covered Walls .
Opex Lacquer Specification No. 36-A (page 25). ArchitecturalCrushing Lacquer Specification No. 36~B.
Discussionj-Sherwin-Williams Flat-Tone is a washable oil paint ;for interior use which dries with a
dull, flat finish of ,.exquisite , visual texture. Flat-Tone
tion. Today it is probably the best known wall finish in
the world. It will be found adorning the walls of public buildings in not only this country, but better classes of , buildings in Canada, Mexico, Philippine Islands, China, Australia, England and the Argentine as well.
Its beauty of finish is probably the leading char acteristic of Flat-Tone, but of almost equal importance is its durability, its sanitary qualities and its economy.
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The painter likes Flat-Tone because of its ease of appli cation, strong hiding power, property of leveling out well, with freedom from brush marks. Of equal im portance to the painter is its unusual wet edge .which permits him to get back into it long after other flats have set to the point where brushing is impossible. Even with this slow early drying, it still dries hard over night under average drying conditions. It can be stippled if desired to eliminate any trace of brush marks, but for regular stipple work we recommend Wall Paint No. 96 (Heavy Body) (See Specification No. 41) which is similar to Flat-Tone except it has been bodied up to produce a
on S-W Page 19.) This is a comparatively recent de velopment in interior decoration introduced to the archi
tects of this country by Th e Sh e r w in -Wil l ia ms Co ' The process has been used effectively in all types of buildings, ranging from residences to clubs,hotels,
theaters and public buildings. Flat-Tone Multi-Color Effects have the very practical advantage of not showing finger marks or soil as readily as plain colors, although
they are, of course, every bit as washable as Flat-Tone-; The colors to be used in securing the various Flat-
Tone Multi-Color Effects are specified for each effect and may be used as they come from the original con
more pronounced stipple.
tainer, although for best results the addition of Flat-
Satisfactory finishing of walls is only possible Tone Mixing Size to each stipple color is recommended,
where the surface has been sealed tight to prevent the in the proportion of one part of size to three parts of
finishing coat from striking in, thereby giving a spotty Flat-Tone. (Except in certain instances where a par
or non-uniform effect. Sherwin-Williams Wall Primer ticular effect is required as specified.)
and Sealer is made especially for first coat work on
Multi-Color Effects are applied over a foundation
walls and should be used according to specifications. color of Flat-Tone. (See specification.)
(See Specification No. 40.)
For stippling, use a sponge of good, even, open
The ' following specifications are recommended as texture. A large sponge is desirable for plain surfaces,
being the .most practical, where Flat-Tone is applied on although the decorator will find smaller sponges very
new walls and ceilings.
helpful for use in corners and inaccessible-areas. Stip
Specification--The contractor shall inspect the walls and pling the wall with the top of the sponge produces a
ceilings before starting work to make sure that the surfaces to speckled print while the bottom of the sponge yields a
be painted are dry and in proper condition for finishing. First Coat---Apply Sherwin-Williams Wall Primer and
Sealer according to Specification No. 40. (If hot spots or suc
tion are evident in the plaster after the first coat has been ap plied according to specifications, the architect should be notified
lacy print of a very interesting texture and is recom mended. Wash the sponge out in warm, clean water and trim the bottom with large shears to a smooth print ing surface, dipping out any large solid chunks which
at once as they will need touching up with one coat of Wall Primer and Sealer.)
Second Coat--Apply Sherwin-Williams Flat-Tone.
Notes: Allow to dry thoroughly between coats. Twenty-four hours is usually sufficient. When three-coat work is planned, the addition of two quarts of Wall Primer and Sealer to the gallon of Flat Tone for the second coat will present a tighter and improved surface on which to apply the third coat.
Special Note: Painting Newly Plastered Surfaces--Th e Sh e r w in -Wil l ia ms Co . never advocates the painting of plas tered walls which have not been given an opportunity to dry out thoroughly. If "green" plastered walls are painted, there is
would be likely to make a daub. Test the sponge on the window pane or a piece of dry newspaper to determine the kind of print it will give.
When ready to stipple--which can be done as soon as the foundation coat is flatted out fairly hard--pour out a small quantity of the first stipple color on a piece of board or tin, as convenient. Use the sponge fairly damp in stippling and rub the bottom of it into the paint so as to thoroughly cover the surface. Tap the sponge
always danger. However, there are certain occasions where walls which have not been given sufficient time to dry out thor oughly must be painted for commercial reasons; apply one coat Wall Primer and Sealer (see Specification No. 40). Where indications point to the presence of alkali (hot spots), we recom
once or twice on a dry paper to remove surplus paint and stipple directly on to the wall. Use a straight firm stroke. Do not use a twisting or turning motion. Apply each print of the stipple next to the preceding one until
mend washmg the surface with a solution of 1% to 2 pounds of the surface is entirely covered. Reload the sponge as
zinc sulphate in a gallon of water. This should be brushed on the surface and sufficient time
should then be allowed for drying before the first coat of Sher win-Williams Wall Primer and Sealer is applied. We, of
course, do not guarantee that this procedure will prevent dis
often as necessary.
Where two or more stipple colors are specified, the next color may follow immediately if convenient. It is not necessary to wait until the first coat is dry or hard.
solving of the finish nor that it will not peel. This danger is
always present when "green" plaster must be painted. Specification--Repainting--Remove all soot, dirt, grease
or loose paint. Apply one coat Sherwin-Williams Wall Primer and Sealer to all bare spots and patches. If the surface is por
Clean the sponge out in gasoline and rinse in water after finishing stippling or before changing to another color.
A painter of average ability and intelligence can, with very little practice, turn out a most suitable job
ous apply one coat of Wall Primer and Sealer over the entire surface. On surfaces in fairly good condition or where portions of the-wall are fairly tight, add two quarts Sherwin-Williams Flat-Tone to the gallon of Sherwin-Williams Wall Primer and Sealer.
of Flat-Tone Multi-Color work by following the brief directions given here. The cost of Multi-Color work using two coats for the foundation color should not ex ceed three-coat straight work because of jhe rapidity
For the second coat Sherwin-Williams Flat-Tone should be applied as it comes in the package.
Allow to dry thoroughly between coats. Twenty-four hours is usually sufficient under normal drying conditions.
Specification No. 37
with which the Multi-Color stipple is applied. The amount of material required for applying a stipple coat is negligible. A quart of stipple color is Easily enough for a fair sized living room,
Specification--After the. contractor has inspected the
Flat-Tone Multi-Color Effects on New Walls--Rough
or Smooth Plaster, Canvas Covered Walls, or Plaster Board. ,,
Opex Lacquer Specification No.37-A (page 25).
Discussion---'Flat-Tone Multi-Color Effects make
wall surfaces to be painted to insure that they are perfectly and in proper condition for finishing, apply one coat Sherwin-Wil- liams Wall Primer and Sealer according to Specification No. 40, tinted to the shade of Flat-Tone selected with S-W First Qual ity Oil Colors. (If hot spots or suction are evident in the plas ter after the first coat has been applied according to specifica
it possible-for the decorator to produce an endless tions, the architect should be notified at once as additional spot
variety of color and texture effects with Flat-Tone through the simple means of stippling the color with a sponge. (See samples of Flat-Tone Multi-Color Effect
ting coat will be necessary.) Allow to dry thoroughly before recoating. - Twenty-four
hours is usually sufficient under normal drying conditions.
The second coat should be Sherwin-Williams Flat-Tone in
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IVORY 76 PER CENT IJGHT YELLOW 76 PER CENT
PALE GREEN 51 PER CENT
CAEN STONE 72 PER CENT ,
SILVER GRAY AND CAEN STONE 36 PER CENT
CREAM 74 PER CENT
IVORY TAN 60 PER CENT
BRIGHT SAGE AND IVORY TAN 51 PER CENT
SHELL PINK AND CREAM 60 PER CENT
BUFF 53 PER CENT
SILVER GRAY AND CREAM 54 PER CENT
BRIGHT SAGE 43 PER CENT
SHELL PINK 48 PER CENT
OLIVE TAN 38 PER CENT
OLIVE TAN AND SKY BLEB 43 PER CENT
SILVER GRAY AND PALE GREEN 47 PER CENT
SILVER GRAY AND SKY BLUE 46 PER CENT
TAN AND SILVER GRAY 31 PER CENT
BRIGHT SAGE AND SHELL PINK 45 PER CENT
FOREST GREEN AND SKY BLUE 32 PER CENT
SHELL PINK AND SILVER GRAY 45 PER CENT
TAN 31 PER CENT
SILVER GRAY 42 PER CENT
FOREST GREEN AND OLIVE TAN 21 PER CENT
PEARL GRAY 71 PER CENT
COCOANUT BROWN AND TAN 21 PER CENT
OLIVE TAN AND IVORY TAN - , 44 PER CENT
FOREST GREEN 20 PER CENT
SKY BLUE 52 PER CENT
COCOANUT BROWN 16 PER CENT
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the color selected by the architect for the ground color and should be applied just as it comes in the package. As soon as this ground coat has been applied and approved by the architect, the surface shall be painted with the color of Flat-Tone speci fied as the stipple color following detailed printed directions issued by Th e Sh e r w in -Wil l ia ms Co . for producing Flat-Tone Multi-Color Effects.
'Specification No. 38
Flat-Tone System Finish on New Walls (Glazed or "Tiffany" Effects)--Rough or Smooth Plaster, Canvas Covered Walls, or Wall Board
Discussion--Flat-Tone System Effects, frequently designated as Tiffany Effects, are produced over a foundation color of Flat-Tone.
The finishing glaze coat is produced with FlatTone Glazing Liquid which is tinted to the desired color with colors in oil--Flat-Tone Glaze Colors. This coat is stippled as applied, using a cloth, sponge, or brush depending upon the texture or kind of print or pattern desired. The translucent quality of this glaze
painted with an oil paint. Loose or scaly paint should be
scraped off and these bare spots sealed as for new work.
Flat-Tone Plastic Pigment may then be applied.
Walls painted with water paint should be washed dean,
allowed to dry, then sealed in the same manner as for new
work.
,.
Glossy finishes should be sandpapered dull to provide a
tooth and assure proper adhesion.
Portion of Plastic Pigment Required--For medium tex
tures, mix in the proportion of twenty-five pounds of Plastic
Pigment to five gallons of Flat-Tone. To a gallon of this
mixture add from one-half to one pint of S-W Japan Drier.
It is recommended that this mixture be allowed to stand
overnight before using. In this proportion the material will be
easily applicable with a brush, and will hold its form or print
on the surface perfectly. More Plastic Pigment may be added
for higher relief.
If the surface is to be glazed, it is important that it.be
absolutely tight. In this case it is recommended that one coat
of Wall Primer and Sealer, tinted to the desired shade, be
applied before glazing.
The various shades of Flat-Tone will be only very slightly
changed by the addition of Plastic Pigment. Any shade may
be used successfully.
coat permits the color of the ground coat to show
Specification No. 40
through to a certain extent resulting in a luminous depth of color not possible to produce with a flat paint alone. This form of decoration costs more both in material and labor than three-coat flat work, but possesses decorative and architectural characteristics indispensable for cer tain treatments, such as "antique plaster," Tiffany work,
etc. Flat-Tone Glaze System Effects are easy to wash and do not show soil readily.
See Color Samples on S-W Page 19.
Wall Primer and Sealer Discussion--Wall Primer and Sealer is just what
the name implies, a primer and sealer for all types and kinds of walls in mills, public and office buildings and homes.
The first coat must stop suction, it must seal the surface. It must have tightness with sufficient tooth to
permit satisfactory bonding of the succeeding coat. This matter was given careful consideration in the develop
Specification--After the contractor has inspected the wall surfaces to be finished to insure that they are perfectly dry
and in proper condition for finishing, apply one coat SherwinWilliams Wall Primer and Sealer according to Specification No.
40 tinted to the shade of ground color selected, with Sherwin-
ment of Sherwin-Williams Wall Primer and Sealer as was also, easy working, which would allow the painter to get over a large area. Sherwin-Williams Wall Primer and Sealer is so balanced in pigment, oil, gum and thin
Williams First Quality Oil Colors. (If hot spots or suction are evident in the plaster after the first coat has been applied
according to the specification, the architect should be notified at once as spotting coat will be necessary.)
ner as to get the maximum in all of these essentials that are so important to the.painter as well as to make possi ble highly satisfactoiy finished results.
Second coat shall consist of Sherwin-Williams Wall Paint
Specification--Apply Wall Primer and Sealer as it comes
No. 96 (Heavy Body) stippled when desired. This should be from the package except on a hard, tight, putty-coat plaster,
thoroughly dry and hard before glazing.
particularly where it has been troweled to a high glaze.1 In this
If heavy texture is not desired, use Flat-Tone instead of case it is sometimes desirable to add from a pint to a quart of
Wall Paint No. 96.
Flat-Tone, Wall Paint No. 96, or XXX Enamel Undercoater
Note: Sherwin-Williams Wall Paint No. 96 (Heavy Body), when used as it comes in the package, produces, when stippled, a beautiful pebble round stipple so much desired under glazing. Also produces a different, entirely new wall effect when tinted and stippled on plain walls, paneled walls above sew colored tiles in bath rooms', etc. (see Specification No. 41).
(whichever is being used on the next coat) to the gallon of Wall Primer and Sealer. (For tinting, use only SherwinWilliams First Quality Oil Colors.)
Before the wall paint is applied, the surface should be care
As soon as the ground coat is approved by the architect,, the surface shall be coated with Sherwin-Williams Flat-Tone Glazing Liquid, tinted with the glaze color specified for the effect desired--the depth of color or the intensity to be approved by the architect (Optional: The glaze coat shall be applied so as to graduate in tone, from a dark color at the base of the wall to a mere tint at the top).
Specification No. 39
fully inspected by the contractor, and if any flat spots appear as
a result of incomplete sealing, or if .flat streaks over a crack or patch, all such surfaces should be given another coat of Wall Primer and Sealer.
Allow sufficient time for thorough drying before applying
succeeding coat. Under normal conditions 24 hours will be sufficient.
This sealing coat is unnecessary on such surfaces as sized muslin, sanitas or primed metal.
Flat-Tone and Plastic Pigment Discussion--Sherwin-Williams
Flat-Tone
and
Specification--Repaint Work--Remove all soot, dirt, grease and loose paint Apply one coat Sherwin-Williams Wall Primer and Sealer to all bare spots and patches.
Plastic Pigment is a paint product with which painters
Spongy porous surfaces (applies particularly to surfaces
are familiar. It is really Flat-Tone, brought up to the consistency desired by the painter himself, made by sim ply stirring Plastic Pigment into the Flat-Tone.
Plastic Pigment dries hard, and with it rough
previously painted with a number of coats of flat wall paint)
should be given a coat of Sherwin-Williams Wall Primer and
Sealer. (This is necessary even though the paint film is in ood condition since a surface on which a number of coats <?f at wall paint have been applied is as porous or more so than
effects in any design are possible. Real textured walls the original plaster.)
result--low relief, so frequently to be' desired. The
Specification No. 41
great saving over rough plaster is something that bears
consideration. Flat-Tone and Plastic Pigment can be applied over nearly any variety of wall surface. When
applied, you have a painted wall--not one that needs painting.
Specification--New Unpainted Surfaces--Plaster and
wood, or any porous material, such as wall board, canvas, etc.,
require sealing with a coat of S-W Wall Primer and Sealer.
Let : "'r-`
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i'rsvicusiy x'aitized Sarisees---- xms refers tu surfaces
Wall Paint No. 96 (Heavy Body) Discussion--This is practically Flat-Tone with
added pigment to give it a heavier body. This product works very satisfactoiy under the brush despite its heavy body and is an ideal product for stippling, giving that soft round pebbly effect now so much in demand in place of the sharp stipple effects obtained with lead and oil or other flat wall paints. (The sharp effects can
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FLAT-TONE MULTI-COLOR
FLAT-TONE SYSTEM
MULTI-COLOR EFFECT No. 48 MULTI-COLOR EFFECT No. 78 MULTI-COLOR EFFECT No. 25
SYSTEM EFFECT No. 29
SYSTEM EFFECT No. 79 SYSTEM EFFECT No. 69
MULTI-COLOR EFFECT No. 47 MULTI-COLOR EFFECT No. 57
SYSTEM EFFECT No. 75
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MULTI-COLOR EFFECT No. 79
SYSTEM -EFFECT No. 68
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by simply extending the length of time before stippling.) It is especially desired by some painters for use on
old surfaces with dark colors which are difficult to cover. One coat Sherwin-Williams Wall Primer and
apply one coat Sherwin-Williams Wall Primer and Sealer to all bare sfiots and patches. Porous surfaces such as` walls pre viously painted with a number of-coats of flat wall paint (often more porous than the original plaster) should be coated with Sherwin-Williams Wall Primer and Sealer applied according to
Sealer and one coat Sherwin-Williams Wall Paint No. 96 (Heavy Body) produces a very satisfactory two-coat job over such surfaces. It carries a trifle more sheen
Specification No. 40.
'
The second coat should consist of Sherwin-Williams XXX
Enamel Undercoater reduced with one pint pure turpentine and
one quart of Old Dutch Enamel to the gallon.
than regular Flat-Tone which is desired by some paint
For the third coat apply Sherwin-Williams Old Dutch
ers who use it in large office buildings, hotels, etc.
Specification--Apply one coat Sherwin-Williams Wall Primer and Sealer according to Specification No. 40. Follow
Enamel reduced with about % pint pure turpentine to the gallon. Allow to dry thoroughly between coats.
Note: For three coat work omit the second coat.
with one coat of Sherwin-Williams Wall Paint No. 96 (Heavy
Specification No. 44
Body) applied just as it comes in the package for stipple work. Note: Where surface is not to be stippled the coat of Sherwin-Wil
liams Wall Paint No. 96 should be applied, first reducing each gallon with about % pint turpentine.
Tiffany Effects--See Specification No. 38.
Specification No. 42
XXX Enamel Undercoater--New Walls Discussion--Unquestionably the best enamel
undercoater on the market today. It is easy brushing and flows out smoothly when directions are followed. It has very easy sanding almost as easy as shellac. In its
Enamelastic Enamel Finish for Walls
manufacture special consideration has been given to
Discussion--Sherwin-Williams Enamelastic is a tightness of surface. XXX Enamel Undercoater seals
full oil enamel that is exceptionally easy working with tight, which is responsible for the satisfactory way in
good flowing, fullness and covering and unusual staying which it holds out enamel.
white qualities.
Specification--See Specifications No. 42, and 43.
Specification--Three Coat New Work on Walls--See that the surface to be finished is perfectly dry and free from
Specification No. 45
all loose plaster dust. Apply one coat Sherwin-Williams Wall
Primer and Sealer according to Specification No. 40.
For the second coat apply Sherwin-Williams XXX Enamel Undercoater reduced with one pint pure turpentine and one quart Enamelastic to the gallon.
For the third and final coat apply Sherwin-Williams Enam
elastic Gloss or Satin Finish reduced with % pint pure turpentine to the gallon.
Enamel Finish on Keene's Cement
Opex Lacquer Specifications No. 46A. (Page 25.) Architectural Brushing Lacquer Specification No. 4S-B. Follow Specification No. 43 for Old Dutch Enamel finish or Specification No. 42 for the more economical Enamelastic finish, following same instructions as are given for new plaster.
Specification No. 46
For satisfactory two coat enamel work on walls omit the second coat. On such work apply enamelastic over Wall Primer
and Sealer. (First and third coats as above.) Allow to dry thoroughly between coats.
Specification--Refinishing Walls with Enamelastic--Re
move all soot, dirt, grease and loose paint and apply one coat
Sherwin-Williams Wall Primer and Sealer to all bare spots and patches. Porous surfaces such as walls previously painted with a number of coats of flat wall paint (which is often more por ous than the original plaster) should be coated with Sherwin-
Williams Wall Primer and Sealer applied according to Specifi
Interior Brick, Hie or Concrete Walls to Paint--Dull Finish
Follow Specifications No. 36 or No. 41. If special shade is used tint with Sherwin-Williams First Quality Oil Colors to color selected by architect. Note: For semi-gloss finish specify Sherwin-Williams Semi-Lustre Wall Paint in place of either Flat-Tone or Wall Paint No. 96 (Heavy Body).
Specification No. 47
Save-Lite for Mill Walls
cation No. 40.
Discussion--Save-Lite is furnished in three types
The second coat should consist of XXX Enamel Under coater reduced with one quart Enamelastic and one pint pure turpentine to the gallon.
For the third coat apply Enamelastic Gloss or Satin
of finishes: Flat White, Gloss White, and Eg-Shel
White. Sherwin-Williams Save-Lite Eg-Shel Finish is our
Finish reduced with % pint pure turpentine to the gallon.
standard recommendation for the painting of walls and
Note: If surface is is good condition and tight, omit the coat of Wall Primer and Sealer.
ceilings in mills, loft buildings, service corridors, print
Allow to dry thoroughly between coats.
ing establishments and in all workrooms where it is of
To match special shades submitted by the architect, tint the utmost importance to provide the maximum amount
with Sherwin-Williams First Quality Oil Colors.
Specification No. 43
of working light with' proper diffusion so as to avoid eye strain which results from the use of glossy paints which
Old Dutch Enamel Finish
reflect the light and in fact even produce hard shadows
Discussion--For the best grade of enamel finish as well as high lights. A room finished in Save-Lite
on walls, the following specification is recommended.
Eg-Shel White will be found on accurate measurement
On New Walls-- Specification--(4 Coat Work)--Care should be taken to see that the surface to be finished is perfectly dry and free from .all dust and grease. Apply a first coat of Sherwin-
to be lighter than a similar room finished in gloss white. Save-Lite Eg-Shel White provides all the ease of
cleaning found in the gloss finishes. It washes easier
Williams Wall Primer and Sealer according to Specification and retains its whiteness longer than a flat wall finish.
No. 40.
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For the second coat apply Sherwin-Williams XXX Enamel
Undercoater thinned with one pint pure turpentine to the gallon.
The third coat should consist of XXX Enamel Undercoater
Save-Lite is enjoying a remarkable success and is being used in many of the most prominent manufacturing plants in the country as a standard upkeep product.
and Old Dutch Enamel mixed in equal parts and thinned with
Specification--Before painting walls and ceilings, the con
one pint, pure turpentine.
tractor shall make certain through careful inspection that the
For the fourth and last coat apply Sherwin-Williams Old surfaces to be painted are in proper condition. One spray coat
Dutch Enamel reduced with about M pint pure turpentine to the or two brush coats of Save-Lite then may be applied to all
gallon. ' . ; '
interior walls, ceilings and girders above five feet from the floor.
* Allow to dry thoroughly between coats.
For spray application thin Save-Lite with one quart of
Where special shades are made to match sample submitted Sherwin-Williams Reducer No. 74. For hand brushing thin
by architect, Sherwin-Williams First Quality Oil Colors should Save-Lite with one pint to one quart Sherwin-Williams'Reducer
be used for tinting.
No. 74 to the gallon. A dado five feet in height with a three-
Old Walls--
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inch strip of different color at the top shall be painted with two
Specification--Refinishing Walls with Old Dutch coats of Sherwin-Williams Dado Enamel in the colo-
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loose plaster, paint, dirt, grease, etc.,-shall be removed from
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Fume-diesisting White Finish for Interior
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the surface .before .any paint is applied. -All newly plastered
sectipns stell receive a priming coat consisting of SherwinvWilliams Wall Pnmer and Sealer applied according to Speci-'
DiscussiolP^rthitects and engineers have occa- ncation.No.40.. Then follow specifications given for repainting
sionifi^pMi^t^p^ify a wairfiriish for laboratories under Specification No. 3t6 or S, p.ec. ific, ation No. 41.
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whefeit is'ess&tial to>pecify. ..
Specification No. SI ;
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. fume^resistitif'paint; for finishing walls'and ceilings. Dampproofing Interior Walls Above Grade (Plaster
\Vhit^flmtwhichjyill, withstand exposure to Sulphur
Bond)
fumef^vvifhput turning color badly has until recently
Discussion--Sherwin-Williams Plaster Bond is a
Wenfan" unknown' quantity in the paint industry.
specially prepared paint of the asphalt type which is
>:^PAfter two year? of continuous research and experi- applied, without heating, on inside brick, tile or con-
.^'inent in rubber mills and manufacturing plants'having
fumes to contend with,1'our Technical Service Depart ment finally perfected a white paint known as SherwinWilliams Save-Lite, Fume-RSsisting Semi-Gloss White.
-This material stood all of the severe tests to which it was subjected in one of the largest rubber mills in the country for one yea*.. Conditions in rubber mills are very severe, due to the great amount of sulphur fumes present in nearly every department, turning ordi nary white paints yellow very quickly. They not only have .sulphur fumes to contend with but aniline fumes, sulphuric acid gas, sulphur dust, etc.
Sherwin-Williams Save-Lite,Fume-ResistingWhite, is a semi-gloss white enamel paint. It will cover almost any surface with pne spray coat or two brush coats.
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as a dampproofing and to do away with the necessity for furring or lathing.
Sherwin-Williams Plaster Bond may. be applied by either brush or spray method. If the brush method is
to be used, a three or four-knot roofing brush is.recom
mended, although a Tampico brush may be used, if de
sired. Sherwin-Williams Plaster Bond dries slowly,
and twenty-four hours after it has been applied, it is in the tacky condition which is ideal for the application of
plaster. As the plaster dries out, the Plaster Bond also
dries, resulting in a tenacious bond. Sherwin-Williams
Plaster Bond covers 400 to 500 square feet to the gal-: Ion, one coat--varying with the porosity of the wall. ;'
The outstanding features . of Sherwin-Williams :
-. Specification--^Before proceeding with the painting of all :walls,vceilings, etc.; the contractor shall inspect the surfaces to
be painted to insure the fact that they are in proper condition
Plaster Bond are as follows: l Dampproof walls.
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for finishing. -:. One coat of Sherwin-Williams Fume-Resisting
. Prevents staining of plaster.
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Semi-Gloss White shall be applied as it comes from the package . if applied, by air brush. /
If applied by ordinary brush, two coats of this material ...shall be applied,^both coats being reduced ten per cent with
Makes furring or lathing unnecessary ^thereby sav- . ing space in rooms and reducing construction costs. .
Eliminates space between plaster and wall and thus
SherwinrWiIliams Reducer.No. 74.
does away with breeding spaces^ for vermin.
Specification No. 49 New Plaster Walls--Water Paint Finish
:: Aids in fireproofing by eliminating wood and spaces between walls and plaster.
_f. A first coat consisting" of Sherwin-Williams Flat-Tone Mixing Size, reduced, one-third with turpentine or benzine, shall , be applied Jo the wall to stop suction and seal the wall.
Note: This material is not designed or intended for use
on ceilings or coves and should never be used for anything but
perpendicular wall work.
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After sufficient time has been allowed for drying, a second
Specification--The inside surfaces of the -brick, tile or
coat consisting of Sherwin-Williams Decotint, in color selected concrete exterior walls above grade which are to' be plastered,
by the architect^ mixed with water in accordance with the manu shall be dampproofed with Sherwin-Williams Plaster Bond. Alt
facturer^-directions -for -application, shall be applied with a surfaces,to be treated shall be dry and clean, and freefrom
wide kalsomine-brush, care being taken to secure perfect cov frost. One full coat of Plaster Bond shall be applied in the
ering'
consistency supplied, by the manufacturer. Care shall be taken
'Specification No. SO
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that the entire surface is thoroughly covered. A retouching or "spotting coat" shall be applied to'those sections where any -
Washable Flat Painted Finish for Walls Previously voids or pinholes appear after the Plaster Bond has been ab- -
.Finished with an Oil Paint
Architectural Brushing Lacquer Specihcation No. SO-B All cracks, holes, etc?, shall be carefully filled with plaster
or plasterj3fj)ans,as the case requires, to a level surface. All
sorbed into the walls. When complete, the surface shall have
a uniform black appearance.
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First coat, of plaster shall be applied .between twenty-
four and seventy-two hours after the Plaster Bond has been applied.
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General Discussion
wood.. Several years ago the mission finish was popular.
No one^ appreciates more than the architect the This consisted of a stain and a light coat of shellac arid ,
decorative value rofvproperly.finished woodwork. : This dull varnish. It left the pores , of the .wood..unfilled ;;
section, therefore, is offered to provide information in 1 - Ae simplest and most useful form which will enable the
and served only to protect the wood,; retaining assort/; of. craftsman -quality. The same .idea is .used.-fn^sp^'i
^architect to ' produce the
specify the definite procedure
desired effect.
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necessary x'
to
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called.open pore finishes work. v -
for walnut
furniture and
- . ,Op_en and Close Grain Woods--The majority of , - Gose-grain woods have no open' pores' and ,tfo;riot'S
tiie exception of maple^e'-open^rain: .t.r.h:tVP;^'hflVP -nnnti pores which rfollow Lthi_e *"f>ig'ur`e at th e9
' require the use of a paste filler. Needless'to ScLy. a^paste ^ filler is an additional coat in the finishing process,and
gramme decorator turns this chatacteristic to adyan- naturally adds to the cost of the finish,-;r;Architects ;
should bear. this, in mind when, selecting wbod .Jrini;
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Proved te|gh Miphasizing the grain with a black or ' In order to differentiate readily between open-grain
a,id Close-grain woods,"Io~^rqrShecii`
which u__
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1Yhlt^ :or :pY' - 111311 the general color of the
of thes<= woods require paste wood filler ii, 'thefinishing process and which do not, a list of the better
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known "American building woods: under each type is a varnish is in this condition, it is -said to-be^*chilled"
given hereunder:
and should be placed in a warm room,^until#he:tem-
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Open-Grain Wood*
. perature of the varnish is approximatelyffhaf%f the
Ash
' ' : Chestnut Mahogany
Butternut : - Elm
Oak
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s Hickory
Rosewood Walnut
room, when the varnish will again retum'-faf^Ormal
condition.
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Drafts in rooms in which varnish is drying, many
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Close-Grain Woods
Basswood .-^ Cherry -:- ; ;-Hemlock ;
Beech v-;-..? ' Cypress
Maple
Birch . ,V Fir
Pine
Cedar
'Gumwood
Poplar
Redwood Spruce;. Sycamore Whitewood
times cause the varnish to "pit" or "flat." A Few Words About Stains--Th e Sh e r w in -.
Wil l ia ms Co . manufactures three types of stains, namely, Oil Stains, Handcraft Stains (Spirit Penetrat
Will take a paste filler where desired to emphasize the
grain. '.-.
-Varnishes for Interior Finishing--Sherwin-Wil
liams offers two varnish leaders for interior woodwork
trim--Scar-not Varnish for a full varnish, and Sherwin-
Williams Velvet Finish Varnish 1044 for a dull rubbed
effect. V;
- Scar-not Varnish has the following characteristics.
It is full in body to provide aVich varnish film that will
ing) and Acid Stains. Each type of stain has its own definite mission. ''
Specification No. 52
New Interior Open Grain Woodwork (Stained and 'Varnished Finish)
Architectural Brushing Lacquer Specification No. 52-B. All woodwork shall be dry, clean and smooth before any finishing materials are applied. All nailholes, cuts, cracks and other defects shall be treated'so as to render them unnoticeable.
enhance the grain of the wood and afford body enough to permit rubbing down to a high polish, where required. Scar-not :dries to an exceedingly hard film, does not chip easily and does not powder white, when scratched. It will not soften to print under ordinary heat of warm dishes. Scar-not is an exceedingly rugged finish, but can be rubbed to a beautiful, soft dull finish with pow
dered pumicestone and oil.
If any defects are found in the woodwork, which cannot be corrected so as to insure a perfect finish, the contractor
shall notify the architect before any finishing materials are applied. -
Apply one coat of Sherwin-Williams Stain in the shade selected by the architect. After sufficient time has been allowed
for drying, one coat of Sherwin-Williams Paste' Filler, in the color selected by the architect, shall be applied, and before the
filler has become hard the surface shall be wiped off across the grain with burlap or excelsior. -Twenty-four hours shall be
\ Velvet Finish Varnish is a finishing varnish only, intended to eliminate the necessity of hand rubbing for a dull finish. It is intended to be used either over Scarnot for a final coat or over shellac for a dull or mission
allowed for drying! after which a thin coat of Sherwin-Williams
Marvelac, or pure shellac, shall be applied, and lightly sanded
when dry. Two coats of Sherwin-Williams Scar-not Varnish
shall then be applied. Sufficient time for drying shall be allowed
between coats.
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'effect. .^Velvet Finish Varnish is water-resisting and*
(For a dull finish: The last coat of varnish, when thor
will not spot white. -It works easily and satisfactorily. To Produce an Imitation Rubbed Effect on
oughly hard, shall be rubbed to a dull finish with powdered pumicestone and oil. Or one coat of Sherwin-Williams Velvet Finish No. 1044 shall he used in place ' of- the .final coat of
-Interior Wood Trim (Flat Drying Varnish)--Where Scar-not Varnish for producing an imitation rubbed effect.)
the architect does not care to go to the expense of a genuine rubbed varnish job, an effect can be secured by using -Sherwin-Williams Velvet Finish Varnish, which
so closely -imitates the genuine rubbed effect that frequently.experts, at first glance, mistake work done with this varnish' for a genuine, rubbed finish.
Velvet Finish is applied as the finishing coat over one or two coats of Sherwin-Williams Scar-not Varnish. This varnish is water-resisting and will not spot white.
Note: Stiver Gray Stain is not recommended for use over woods other than light toned woods such as white oak, white birch and maple.
Pure white shellac, only, should be used as a sealing coat over Silver Gray Stain.
Specification No. 53
New Interior Close Grain Woodwork (Stained and Varnished Finish)
Opex Lacquer Specification No. &3-A (page 26).. Architectural Brushing Lacquer Specification No. S3-B. AH woodwork shall be dry, clean and smooth before any finishing materials are applied. .All nailholes, cuts, cracks'and
A highly satisfactory job of finishing can easily be se
cured with Velvet Finish Varnish. This varnish does
not show any laps or.brush marks, as is the case with
many varnishes on the market which were designed to
sell in competition with this famous Sherwin-Williams
product.
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Ex<n where Scar-not Varnish is specified to be
rubbed in the final coat, it is advisable to use, Sherwin-:
Williams Velvet Finish Varnish on any finely carved
sections of wood, as it is difficult for the finisher to get
into all of the tiny crevices when rubbing down a gloss
vamish'used bn caiwed. woodwork. t.
.
A Few Things to_ Watch in the Application of
other defects shall be treated so as to render them unnoticeable. If any defects are found in the woodwork, which cannot be corrected sc as to insure a perfect finish, the contractor shall
notify the architect before any finishing materials are applied. v One coat of Sherwin-Williams Stain in the shade selected
by the architect shall be applied. When'dry apply one very thin or wash coat of pure white shellac or Sherwin-Williams Marvelac and sand lightly when dry with No. 0 sandpaper.
Two coats of Sherwin-Williams Scar-not Varnish shall then be applied. Sufficient time for thorough drying shall be allowed
and the surface sanded between coats with No. 00 sandpaper. {For o dull finish: .The surface shall Be rubbed, vwhen
hard, with powdered pumicestone and oil^to Vdull finish: Or
an imitation . rubbed effect can be obtained ^by substituting
Sherwin-Williams Velvet Finish No.1044 for the .final .coat of Scar-not Finish.)
jVarnish--Whch^yamishing'ijS. being done and while the.^
Specification No. 54
varnish' is drying, the'premises should be kept as' free New Interior Open Grain Woodwork (Natural Var
fromvdust as possible. -
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: nished Finish)
No varnishing should be done in a room in which
the temperature is below 70 degrees Fahrenheit, or the
resulting finish mayappear to be full of specks.- .This
actiom pfTthe vaniish is. called ``pitting." <
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- sT Varnish .shoui^jalways be stored in a warm place."
Opex Lacquer Specification No. S4-A ,' (page 26). .
Architectural Brushing Lacquer Specification No. S4-B. -'All woodwork shall be dry, clean and smooth. before any
finishing materials are applied. All nailholevcuts, cracks and other defects shall be treated so as. to render them unnoticeable. If any . defects are found in the w'oodwork,: which cannot .be
If applied iwhen - cold, 'the resulting finish may be the same'as:when.varnish is applied in a. cold room. -Var
nish JtakesV>n?a 4`specky"-appearance and these' tiny specks are plainly visible_in the finished surface. ,When
corrected so as to insure a perfect finish, -the contractor^shall notify the architect before any finishing ipaterials'are applied.
- One coat,-of Sherwin-Williams 'Transparent 4?aste*rFillershall be applied, but before the fiIler has becomehard, shaIl be
wiped.off across thegrain.with burlap or excelsior*;?After
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allowing forty-eight hours for the filler to dry, the surface shall malcers,< with certain improvements which. fifty-seven ~
be sanded smooth with No. 0 sandpaper. One coat of Sherwin- years- experience in enamel making has. enabled: us to ;
> Williams Scar-not Varnish, thinned with one pint pure turpen-; tine to each gallon, shall then be applied.- A second and third
coat of the same varnish shall also be applied in the consistency
accomplish? . It is impossible to: obtain an enamel of -5 better quality than Old Dutch Enamel or'Twhich-will::
supplied by the manufacturer, allowing sufficient time for give more satisfactory results. It is very white, lias. a.
thorough drying and sanding lightly with No. 00 sandpaper
between coats.:;. (For a dull finish: The surface, when thoroughly hard,
shall be rubbed with powdered pumicestone and oil or water to
splendid gloss and is so full in body that very satisfac- : tory results can be obtained with one coat of Old Dutch Enamel on the usual number of undercoats.3 :. v~;: . .
a dull finish. Or an imitation rubbed effect may be obtained
Old Dutch Enamel is made in the popular tints-of
by substituting Sherwin-Williams Velvet Finish Varnish -No. Ivory and French Gray. Should: an architect desire
1044 for the final coat of Scar-not Varnish.)
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to secure some other tint, this can easily be done by the
Specification No. SS
painting contractor or decorator, by tinting Old Dutch ^
New Interior Close Grain Woodwork (Natural Var Enamel with Sherwin-Williams First Quality Oil Colors,"
nished Finish)
or in the case of very delicate tintsj Sherwin-Williams^
Opex Lacquer Specification No. 55-A. (Page 26.) Architectural Brushing Lacquer SpeciBcation No.-55-B.
All woodwork shall be dry, clean and smooth before any finishing materials are applied. All nailholes, cuts, cracks and
Quick Drying Colors Ground in Japan can be used; In tinting, the color should be broken up in a small amount of Old Dutch Enamel which, after thorough mixing,
other defects shall be treated so as to render them unnoticeable. should be added to the rest of the enamel, a little at a
If any defects are found in the woodwork which, cannot be corrected so as to insure a perfect finish, the contractor shall notify the architect before any finishing materials are applied.
Three coats of Sherwin-Williams Scar-not Varnish shall
time, until the desired- tint is obtained. Where the enamel is tinted, the undercoater should likewise be tinted to a similar color.
be applied. The first coat shall be thinned in proportion of one
Probably the most important feature to watch in
pint of pure turpentine to each gallon of varnish. The second and third coats shall be applied as the material comes from the original container. Sufficient time for thorough drying shall be allowed and the surface shall be lightly sanded with No. 00 sandpaper, between coats.
an enamel job is the building up of the undercoating. Each coat of enamel undercoater, except the last, should be carefully sanded to a smooth surface with No. 0 sand paper. Nothing eparser than No. 0000 sandpaper should
(For a dull finish: The surface, when sufficiently hard, be used on the final undercoat, as a very fine scratch is
shall be rubbed to a dull finish with powdered pumicestone and oil or water. Or an imitation rubbed effect finish can be
obtained by substituting Sherwin-Williams Velvet Finish Var nish No. 1044 for the final coat of Scar-not.)
noticeable in subsequent enamel coats in high class enamel work. The enamel may then be flowed on as specified below.
Specification No. S6
See Color Samples on S-W Page 9.
New Interior Open Grain Woodwork (Stained and
Specification--Before proceeding with the work, the con tractor shall make sure that the surface to be finished is per
Waxed Finish)
fectly dry and free from dust and dirt.
All woodwork shall be dry, clean and smooth before any
The first coat shall be Sherwin-Williams XXX Enamel-
finishing materials are applied. All nailholes, cuts, cracks and Undercoater thinned (for porous soft wood) with one quart
other defects shall be treated so as to render them unnoticeable. pure raw linseed oil to the gallon. (For hard woods thin with
If any defects are found in the woodwork which cannot be one-pint pure turpentine and one pint pure raw linseed oil to
corrected so as to insure a perfect finish, the contractor shall the gallon of undercoater.) When dry sand thoroughly with
notify the architect before any finishing materials are applied. No. 0 sandpaper.
A coat of Sherwin-Williams Stain, in the shade selected
For the second coat (on all woods) apply Sherwin-Williams
by the architect, shall be applied. When the surface is suffi XXX Enamel Undercoater thinned with one pint pure turpentine
ciently dry, one coat of Sherwin-Williams Paste Wood Filler, to the gallon. When dry sand with No. 0 sandpaper. (Note:
in the color selected by the architect, shall be applied, but Where lead and oil primer has been'used, the second coat should
before the filler is hard, the surface shall be wiped off across be thinned with 2 pint pure turpentine and Vt pint pure raw the grain with burlap or excelsior (where mission effect is linseed oil to the gallon.)
desired, paste filler coats may be omitted). One coat of Sher
For the third coat apply Sherwin-WilUams XXXriSnamel
win-Williams Marvelac, or pure shellac, shall be applied, whjch Undercoater thinned with one pint pure turpentine to the gallon.
when sufficiently dry shall be sanded lightly with No. 00 sand When dry, sand carefully to smooth surface with No. 0000 sand
paper. Two coats of Sherwin-Williams Prepared Wax shall paper.
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then be applied, wiping off the surplus wax and bringing the
The fourth coat should consist of. equal parts Sherwin-
surface to a high, hard polish by brisk rubbing.
Williams Old Dutch Enamel and Sherwin-Williams XXX
Specification No. 57
Enamel Undercoater thinndd with one pint pure turpentine to
New Interior Close Grain Woodwork (Stained and
the gallon of -the mixture. When dry, sand lightly with No.
0000 sandpaper.
Waxed Finish)
The fifth coat should be Sherwin-Williams Old Dutch
All woodwork shall be dry, clean and smooth before any Enamel applied in the consistency supplied in the package.
finishing materials are applied. All nailholes, cuts, cracks and other defects shall be treated so as to render them unnoticeable. If any defects are found in the woodwork which cannot be corrected so as to insure a perfect finish, the contractor shall
(Rubbed Finish: Where desired, the final coat of Old Dutch Enamel, when sufficiently hard, shall be rubbed to a dull finish with powdered pumicestone and water.)
Where the architect does not care to go to the expense of
notify the architect before any finishing materials are applied. rubbing the final coat, Old Dutch Enamel, Dull Finish caft be One-coat of Sherwin-Williams Stain, in the shade selected substituted for the fifth coat as specified above.
by the architect, shall be applied. When dry, one thin coat of Sherwin-Williams Marvelac, dr pure shellad, shall be applied, which, when dry shall be lightly sanded with No. 00' sandpaper. Two coats of `Sherwin-Williams Prepared Wax shall then be applied, wiping off the surplus wax from the surface and bringing-^me: to a high, hard polish by brisk rubbing.
Specification No. 58
'Note 1: Oh open-grain woods, such as Oak, Walnut and Chestnut, the first coat of the above specification should be changed so as to call for one coat Sherwin-Williams Paste Wood Filler,. Transparent, wiping off surplus filler before same has become set on the surface. Then pro ceed with specifications as above.
Note 2: Where expense is a oonsideration the third coat as specified above may be omitted.
Previously Finished Interior Wood Trim-- Architectural Brushing Lacquer Specification No. 58-D.
Old Dutch Enamel Finish on Interior Wood Trim
Specification--The surface to be finished shall be thoroughly'
New Interior,V/ood Trim-- Architectural Brushing Lacquer Specification No. 58-B.
Discussion--Old: Dutch Enamel is an enamel of
the long oil type, manufactured after formulae similar
to those used by. the most famous of Dutch enamel
cleaned, preferably with Sherwin-Williams Flaxoap (pure lin seed oil soap) and warm water. ] When dry, sand thoroughly!^
with No. 0 sandpaper to. remove any gloss which may, b% on old'finish!,
For the first coat apply Sherwin-Williams Undercoater mixed with one quart of Sherwin-William^Qlf^
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Dutch Enamel and one pint pure turpentine to the gallon of, ; dercoater reduced with one pint pure turpentine. ` (In the event
. undercoater.
-> ' that a lead and oil primer has J)een used reduce the^undercoater
The second coat should be Sherwin-Williams XXX Enamel with % pint pure turpentine and % pint pure raw linseed oil
- Undercoater and Sherwin-Williams Old Dutch Enamel mixed to the gallon.)
in equal parts and the mixture reduced with one pint pure tur
Thrd Coot--Apply Sherwin-Williams Split-Coat or a split
pentine to the gallon. When dry sand lightly with No. 0000 coat made up of equal parts Sherwin-Williams Enamelastic and
sandpaper.
Sherwin Williams XXX Enamel Undercoater, redudng-each
Third coat to be Sherwin-Williams Old Dutch Enamel gallon of the mixture with one pint pure turpentine.
(gloss or dull) in consistency supplied in the package.
Fourth Coal--Apply Sherwin-Williams Enamelastic Gloss
Note: Where finish is badly cracked or chipped remove down to the bare wood with Sherwin-Williams Taxite (Paint and Varnish Remover) and after cleaning the surface thoroughly, proceed as for neiV wood.
Specification No. 59
or Satin Finish as it comes in the package.
Note 1: Where economy permits only three coats, omit the second coat above.
Note 2: Where special shades are desired, Sherwin-Williams First
Enamelastic--Enamel Finish on Interior Trim
Quality Oil Colors should be used to tint to the shade approved by the architect.
Discussion--Sherwin-Williams Enamelastic is an
Previously Finished Interior Wood Trim--
'"easy working, good flowing interior enamel of the oil
Specification--The surface to be finished shall be thor
type. Its use is recommended where the more expensive Old Dutch Enamel system cannot be used.
Best results are obtained when enamels are applied
oughly cleaned, preferably with Sherwin-Williams Flaxoap (pure linseed oil soap) and warm water. When dry, sand thoroughly to remove any gloss which may be on the old finish.
First Coal--Apply Sherwin-Williams Split-Coat or a split
over a tight surface. Sherwin-Williams XXX Enamel coat made up of bqual parts of Sherwin-Williams XXX Enamel
Undercoater has been especially developed to produce
the desired tightness. It has unusual flow and sands remarkably easy although it is exceptionally tough.
Undercoater and Sherwin-Williams Enamelastic reduced with one pint pure turpentine to the gallon of the mixture.
Second Coat--Apply Sherwin-Williams Enamelastic, Gloss or Stain Finish in the consistency in which it comes in the
New Interior Wood Trim--
package.
Specification--Before proceeding with the work, the,con
On surfaces in bad condition, all loose paint should be
tractor shall mak'e sure that the surface to be finished is per scraped off and the surface sanded thoroughly. Bare spotsshould
fectly dry and free from dust and dirt. Each coat must be be primed with Sherwin-Williams XXX Enamel Undercoater
thoroughly dry before a succeeding coat is applied. '
`reduced with one quart pure raw linseed.,oil and % pint pure
For the first coat apply Sherwin-Williams XXX Mamel turpentine for soft, porous woods or one pint pure turpentine,
Undercoater reduced with one quart pure raw linseed oil and and one pint pure raw linseed oil to the gallon for hard woods.
% pint of pure turpentine to the gallon on soft woods. (On Then proceed as above. When surface is badly cracked, the
hard woods reduce each gallon with otie pint pure turpentine paint should be removed with Sherwin-Williams Taxite, a paint
and one pint pure raw linseed oil.)'
and varnish remover--then follow specifications given for new
Second Coat--Apply Sherwin-Williams. XXX Enamel Un-' work.
MISCELLANEOUS SPECIFICATIONS
Specification No. 60
duce a highly satisfactory finish on radiators and will
Priming Galvanized Iron Surfaces
Discussion--Palm oil used in metal galvanizing
processes many times affects paint applied over gal
vanized surfaces, with the result that the paipt will peel
or flake off and present a highly unsatisfactory finish.
Architects recognize the painting of galvanized metal
as a real problem and will be glad to know of Sherwin-
Williams Galvanized Iron Primer for the priming of
surfaces of this type to insure good results.
Specification--All galvanized metal surfaces, whether
interior or exterior, shall be primed with one coat of Sherwin-
Williams Galvanized Iron Primer. Care shall be exercised by
the contractor before painting, to insure the fact that the sur
faces which are to be painted are in good condition--all dirt,
rust, grease, acid or rosin being removed before priming. The
best way to' clean the surface is by washing thoroughly with a
solution of copper acetate consisting of a solution of about six
ounces to one gallon of water.
(Subsequent coats will depend entirely upon the architect's
own selection of finish. The surface can either be painted
with a regular lead, oil and zinc paint, flat wall finish or
enamel finish.)
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Oil Colors--The selection.of the highest grade of oil colors
for tinting purposes is really an important matter. Inferior
colors, not fast to light, have ruined many painting jobs which
otherwise were perfect. - Specify Sherwin-Williams First Qual
ity Colors Ground in Oil.. These colors are fast to light and
are ground in strictly pure refined linseed oil.
not affect the efficiency of the radiation. This paint
tends to bake to a hard film on radiator surfaces and
tests made by the Paint Manufacturers Association of
the United States upon radiators in their laboratories
indicate that such a finish has a life of as high as nine
to ten years without showing defects.
Regardless of what types of paint are used in paint
ing radiators, there is bound to be a slight change in
color. White Damar Enamels will yellow slightly, while
flat finishes, like Flat-Tone and colored enamels, will
likewise change color slightly.
This- is a condition for which a remedy has not
been found up to the present, but the results all in all
are highly satisfactory. .
Specification--Before applying paint clean off dust, dirt
and rust from radiators by wire brushing. Also remove any
grease which may be present. Radiators must not be painted while they are hot. Allow paint to dry thoroughly before turn
ing on heat. .
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.Where a`white finish is desired on radiators specify two
coats of Sherwin-Williams Flat-Rite and one coat of Sherwin-
Williams Enameloid.
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For a colored enamel finish on radiators, specify-two, coats
of Sherwin-Williams' Flat-Rite and one coat of Sherwin-
Williams Enameloid in the color selected.
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For a flat finish on radiators specify two coats of Sherwin-
Williams Flat-Tone in the color selected.
` Specification No. 61
Specification No. 62
Painting Radiators
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Metal Trim (Enaineled Finish) to Be Finished on Job
: .,' Opex Lacguer Specification No. 62-A (page 26).
Opex Lacquer Specification No. 62-A (page.26).
Architectural Brushing Lacquer Specification No. 62-B.
Architectural Brushing Lacquer Specification No. 62-B.
Discussions--Tests made by the American Society
All metal trim to be finished on the'job shall receive a Coat.,
of. Heating and Ventilating Engineers and also by. the Paint .Manufacturers Association "of. the United ..States
of Sherwin-Williams Metal Trim Primer .before, leaving the
.
shop. After the trim cleaned from all dust,
has been installed it shall.be thoroughly dirt, grease, etc., and sanded lightly with
indicate that paints made: from bronze .powders retard No. 00 sandpaper, after which, two coats; of5 .Sherwin-Wflfla?ns:
the radiation of heat approximately 25%, while paints Metal Furniture Air Drying-Enamel in the Color selected by
arid enamels made from zinc, oxide or lithopone do appreciablyiaffect radiation One way'or the other."
not -
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the architect shall be applied. When the first coat of enamel is thoroughly dry it shall be lightly ^sanded with No. 00^sand
paper before the second coat is applied. ' **-" '> - ^
`Recent tests prove that- the;use of the lighter tints
Note: .;Whtre an especially high grade enamel, .finish Js desired in
of
Sherwin-Williams' Fla^Tqne
Wan
Finish.wUlpro-
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light tints ox white, use the standard Sherwin-Williams Old Dutch Enamel
specification No. 58 for the finishing of wood trim.
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Foreword
Th e Sh e r w in -Wil l ia ms Co., in keeping with its position of leadership in the paint and varnish in dustry, has spent much time perfecting their Opex spe cifications for this catalogue. The Opex schedule for trim finishing has won such wide approval that they
surface shall be sanded to a smooth finish with No. % sand
paper. Follow with three coats of Opex Wood Finishing Lac
quer Clear No. 44 reduced 50% with No.TO Thinner. Allow'
one hour dry between coats. For an imitation dull rubbed effect,
substitute Opex Wood Finishing Velvet Flat Lacquer No. 644 on
the last coat
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Specification No. 22-A
recommend it as a far superior finish for the allotted New Hardwood Floors--Open Grain--Stained Finish
appropriation thaii any they know. The pyroxylin finish (more commonly termed lacquer) has been used in the architectural field for more than three years. It has, therefore, had time to pass out of the experimental stage. Architectural Opex has been repeatedly re formulated until it meets the exacting requirements of the building trade.
The speed of drying makes it possible for the finish
The floor shall be scraped and sandpapered smooth and perfectly dry before any finish shall be applied. Thoroughly sweep out all shavings, dust and dirt Remove any stains or discolorations by bleaching or scraping.
Apply one coat of Sherwin-Williams Acid Stain in the color selected by the architect Allow to penetrate and wipe off surplus stain before drying. Let dry overnight before applying further finishing coats.
`Note: This method is i juired where dark effects are desired and also for close-grain woods wk cannot be filled.
ing contractor to grant occupancy on even a medium
size building, 20 to 30 days earlier, with resulting sav ings in carrying charges.* .Lacquers are not affected by strong cleaners used by janitors, and are not easily
scratched or marred. When some place in the finish is damaged, it may be easily repaired so as to render
the spot unnoticeable.
For those who are not acquainted with the fine working qualities of Opex, a description of products
may be of assistance;
Opex Wood Finishing Lacquer No. 44
%
Open-grain woods can be frequently modified sufficiently in
tone through the use of Sherwin-Williams Paste Wood Fillers in the dark colors. Paste Wood Fillers come in paste form and are to be thinned with benzine to the consistency of thick cream for brushing. Brush over the surface of the wood and
let stand until partly set indicated by partial flatting out of the wet gloss.. Then wipe across the grain of the wood with bur lap or excelsior, removing all excess filler. Wipe clean with a
soft doth. Allow twenty-four hours for drying before apply
ing further finishing coats. Finish with three coats of Opex
Wood Finishing Lacquer Clear No. 44 reduced 50% with No.
10 Thinner. Allow one hour dry between coats. For an imita
tion dull rubbed effect, substitute Opex Wood Finishing Velvet Flat Lacquer No. 644 on the last coat
Maximum toughness. Especially good for floors. Due to high nitro-cellulose content, only fair depth of film. 23% solids,
Specification No. 23-A
but takes 50% reduction for spraying.
New Hardwood Floors----Close Grain----Stained Finish
Opex Wood Finishing Lacquer No. 642
Combines exceptional building power with very good tough ness. Good durability. Excellent flow. 25% solids. Represents the very latest development.
Opex Wood Finishing Lacquer No. 84
The floors shall be perfectly smooth before any finish is applied and shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dust, dirt, stains,
etc. One coat of Sherwin-Williams Acid Stain in the color selected by the architect shall then be applied. Allow to pene
trate and wipe off surplus stain before drying. Let diy over night before applying further finishing coats.
A tried lacquer of high solid content (21%). Represents a balanced selection of raw materials; high grade, low viscosity nitro-cellulose; gums specially blended to give fine gloss,, flow and to prevent shrinkage over a period of time, and high grade
Apply two or three coats of Opex Wood Finishing Lacquer Clear No. 44 reduced 50% with No. 10 Thinner. Allow one
hour dry between coats. For an imitation dull rubbed effect, substitute Opex Wood Finishing Velvet Flat Lacquer No. 644
plasticisers to prevent brittleness.
Opex Wood Finishing Velvet Flat Lacquer No. 644
on the last coat
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Specification No. 27-A
Excellent depth of finish. 19% solids. Very tough. Good New Softwood Flows--Stained Finish
durability. Produces a soft sheen which does not need to be
The floors shall be perfectly smooth before any finish is
rubbed to give the finished surface a note of quality.
applied and shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dust, dirt, stains,
Opex Wood Finishing Flat Lacquer No. 95
Similar to Opex Lacquer No. 84 with the exception that it dries to a dull finish.. 20% solids. Very easy to rub if required for sheen.
Opex Sanding Sealer No. 98
etc. A coat of Sherwin-Williams Acid Stain in the color selected by the architect shall then be applied. Allow to pene trate and wipe off surplus stain before drying. Let dry over
night before applying further finishing coats. - Follow with three coats of _ Opex Wood Finishing Lacquer Clear No. 44
reduced 50% with No. 10 Thinner. Allow one hour dry between
Tougher, sands sooner and easier, same build---as compared coats. For an imitation dull rubbed effect, substitute Opex
with two-pound cut Shellac Gives perfect knit with following Wood Finishing Velvet Flat Lacquer No. 644 on the last coat.
coats either pyroxylin or varnish.
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Opex Sanding First Coater No: 641
Should be recommended under flats. Slightly better build
than Opex Sanding Sealer No. 98. Tougher. Not quite as
good sanding.
Opex Sanding First Coater No. 647
A perfect sealer with maximum build. Easy sanding, espe
cially designed for production wood .work where production
speed and depth of finish are paramount
Specification No. 28-A
New Softwood Floors--Enamel Finish
The floors shall be thoroughly dry and free- from all dust, dirt, grease, etc., before any finish is applied.
Apply one coat of Sherwin-Williams White Oil Primer No. 12 followed by two coats of Sherwin-Williams Opex Lacquer Enamel of the color chosen by the architect
' Allow one hour for drying between coats except for the 'primer which should dry 12 hours. : .
Opex Linoleum Clear No. 651 : ? ; .
: A product to meet the need of building managers for good protection, low maintenance and ease of aeaning on linoleum
Specification No. 33-A . . Hardwood Floor*---Old---To Refmiah Natural
floors. A very satisfactoiy product.: It is estimated that this - ? -: The floors which are to be refinished are to be thoroughly
product will cut the charges of up-keep on linoleum in half sanded with No. % sandpaper. Apply three coats of Opex
as' compared to a wax finish . handled in the usual contract Wood Finishing Lacquer Clear No. 44 reduced 50% with
^ method of 4 waxings and 12 polishings annually.
No. 10 Thinner. Allow one hour dry between coats. For an
4 Specification No. 21-A ' New Floors--Open Grain---Natural Finish
imitation dull rubbed effect, substitute Opex Wood Finishing
Velvet Flat Lacquer No. 644 on the last coat The first coat shall be thinned with Sherwin-Williams Opex
: ; ; The''floors shall be perfectly smooth before any lacquer is Binder Thinner and applied as a "mist" or dust coat
applied and shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dust, dirt, stains, etc. KThe floors .shall then be filled with Sherwin-Williams
Paste Wood Fillec Transparent, which, before becoming hard,
Note: ..Where the old finish is in had condition, hut the floor itself is
in good condition, it will be found advisable to remove the old finish mth
Sherwin-Williams Taxite, Paint and Varnish Remover. If this U done, the
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. Specification No. 3S~A
Old Floors---To Enamel
All old floors should, be thoroughly cleaned with warm
water'-and Sherwin-Williams Flaxoap and sanded lightly. .When
the floor is thoroughly dry, two coats .of Sherwin-Williams
Opex Enamel shall be applied. The color, shall be ..selected by
thearchitect
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'j.T; Specification No. 36-A and 37-A
Lacquering and Decorating of Interior Walls an<f
Softwoods, Such as Pine, Gumwood, Fir, -etc.--Apply '
one full coat of Sherwin-Williams Acid Stain in the color selected by the architect. Allow to penetrate sufficiently and wipe off surplus stain with a soft cloth, v
,.:Forty-eight hours shall be allowed for drying, after which
finish with one coat of Sherwin-Williams Opex ; Sanding ' Sealer No. 98 and two coats of Opex Wood Finishing Lacquer . No. 642, allowing one hour between coats. For a dull rubbed effect, substitute Sherwin-Williams Opex Sanding Sealer No. 641 for No. 98 and Opex Wood Finishing Velvet Flat Lacquer No 644 for No. 642. ......
Ceilings--Plain and Mottled Effects
Specification No. 54-A
The contractor shall inspect the walls and ceilings before
starting work, to make sure that the-surfaces to be finished are
dry and in proper condition for finishing.
Apply one coat of Sherwin-Williams-Flat-tone Mixing Size.
Follow after a twelve hour dry with three coats of Sherwin-
Williams Opex Lacquer Enamel of the color selected by the
architect. For a smooth finish,-thin all coats 75% with Opex'
Thinner, and spray at a low pressure. For stippled effect, spray
straight body under a high pressure with the last coat thinned
about 25%.
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. After the third coat has been applied, spray a light "hit
and miss" coat of a blending color to be selected by the
architect.-.
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These to be sprayed straight'body under high pressure for
raised stipple, effect or thinned and mixed three parts to one
of Opex stipple lacquer clear No. 288 for spotted effect.
- Specification No. 46-A
New Interior, Close Grain Woodwork--Stained Finish
All woodwork shall be dry, clean and smooth before any finishing materials are applied. All nailholes, cuts, cracks and. other defects shall be treated so as to render them unnoticeable by filling with a putty made of whiting, white lead, glue and water. If any defects are found in the woodwork which can-' not be corrected so as to insure a perfect finish, the contractor shall notify the architect before any finishing materials are applied.
With the surface properly prepared, one coat of SherwinWilliams Acid Stain in shade selected by the architect shall be applied. After thoroughly drying finish with one coat of Sher win-Williams Opex Sanding Sealer No. 98 and two coats of Opex Wood Finishing Lacquer No. 642, allowing one hour be tween coats. For a dull rubbed effect, substitute SherwinWilliams Opex Sanding Sealer No. 641 for No. 98 and Opex Wood Finishing Velvet Lacquer No. 644 for No. 642.
Enamel Finish on Keene Cement
Specification' No. 55-A
. AH' Keene's cement surfaces shall be finished with three New Interior, Open Grain Woodwork--Natural Clear
coats of Sherwin-Williams Opex Architectural Lacquer Enamel
Finish
for the color selected by the architect. One hour shall be allowed for drying between coats.
Note: For open grained effect, use same specifications as No. 56-A. `All woodwork shall be dry, clean and smooth before any
Specification No. 51-A
finishing materials are applied. All nailholes, cuts, cracks and other defects.shall be treated so as to render them unnoticeable
Lacquer Flat Finish for Walls Previously Finished
by; filling with a putty made of whiting, white lead, glue and wa
All cracks, holes, etc., shall be filled with plaster or plaster of paris, as the case requires. All loose plaster, paint, dirt, grease, etc., shall be removed from the surface before any lacquer is applied.
Follow with two coats of Sherwin-Williams Opex Lacquer, thinned 75% with No. 10 Thinner, of the color selected by the
architect, the first coat to be sprayed as a mist coat.
ter.' If any defects arc found in the woodwork which cannot be corrected so as to insure a perfect finish, the contractor shall, notify the architect before any finishing materials are applied.7
With the surface properly prepared, apply one' coat of Sherwin-Williams Paste Filler, Transparent. Before the filler has become hard, wipe across the grain of the wood with burlap-
or excelsior. After allowing twenty-four hours for filler to'
dry, the surface shall be sanded smooth with No. Va sandpaper,
Specification No. 53-A
finish with one coat of Sherwin-Williams Opex Sanding . Sealer No. 98 and two coats of Opex Wood Finishing Lacquer
New Interior Woodwork--Stained and Natural Finish
11 'All woodwork shall be dry, clean and smooth before any fiiiisinng:fnaterials are applied. All nailholes, cuts, cracks and othef defects shall be treated so as to render them unnoticeable
No. 642, allowing one hour between coats. For a dull rubbed
effect, substitute Sherwin-Williams Opex Sanding Sealer No.
641 for No. 98 and Opex Wood Finishing Velvet Flat Lacquer
No. 644 for No. 642.
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by filling with a putty made of whiting, white lead, glue'and
Specification No. 56-A
water. If any defects are found in the woodwork which cari-: not be corrected so as to insure a perfect finish, the contractor,
New Interior, Close Grain Woodwork--Natural Clear
shall notify the architect before any finishing materials are
.Finish
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applied.
Hardwoods, Such as Oak, Birch, Chestnut, Walnut,
etc.--See that the surface is properly prepared. Apply one
coat of Sherwin-Williams Acid Stain in the shade selected by
the architect. Stain is to be applied as follows:
Sponge .the wood with clear, cold water and allow to dry-
Sandpaper smooth and apply one full coat of Sherwin-Williams
.Acid Stain, first testing the strength of the stain for depth of-
color and shade on sample of same kind of woodwork. *Let
dry and sandpaper carefully to a' smooth surface with No. '00
-;..v sandpaper. Jf necessary, re-stain'-with Acid Stain reduced
100% with water. Let dry arid sandpaper very lightly, if neces-,
*; sary,--for a sinooth finish with No. 0000 sandpaper. 'Apply
y Sherwin-Williams Paste Wood Filler in the shade required for
; Vthecstain effect. Let stand for a few minutes until partly set,
indicated,by-partial flatting'out of the-wet gloss of the mate--
' rial, v Wipe off surplus filler by wiping across the grain of the
wood. --Wipedean with a soft cloth.-. Clean out all corners and
. crevices carefully with a pointed wood stick and cloth. - Allow
" twenty^four hours for drying.' . - ; '
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; s Finish- with' one coat of Sherwin-Williams Opex Sanding
... Sealer No.' 98-and two-boats of Opex Wood Finishing Lacquer
No: 642,-.allowing One;hour between coats. For a dull rubbed
: effect^substitute .Sherwin-Williams Opex Sanding Sealer No! 641
r for. No^S8 and Opex Wood Finishing: Velvet Lacquer No. 644
-for No. 642
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AH woodwork shall be dry, clean and smooth before any finishing materials are applied. All nailholes, cuts, cracks and other defects shall be treated so as to render them unnoticeable.
If any defects are found in the woodwork which cannot be corrected so as to insure a perfect finish, the contractor shall
notify the architect before any finishing materialsare applied.
., The wood being in proper condition to begin work on, apply one coat Opex Sanding Sealer No. 98 arid two coats of Sherwin-
Williams. Wood Finishing Lacqubf 'No; 642,-allowing an hour dry between coatsis Bpr.a .dull .rubbed effect, substitute SherwinWilliams1' Opex Sanding 'Sealer No. 641 for No. 98 and Opex
Velvet Finish Lacquer No. 644 for No. 642.
Specification No. S9-A
New Interior Wood. Trim~-Enamel Finish
The contractor shall riiake sure , that -the surface to be
finished is perfectly dry and free from dust arid dirt -
The surface shall then be sanded down to;a smooth surface,
after which apply one coat of Sherwin-Williams Opex' Sanding
Sealer.No. 98 After at least two hours dry, sand lightly and
follow with two boats of Sherwin-Williams Opex-.Enamel,
thinned 75% with Opex Thinner No. 10 in the shade selected, by
the architect, allowing one hour idry between coats.
Note: On open grained woods such as oak, chestnut and walnut, the
specifications should call for a coat of. Sherwin-Williams Opex Wood Filler
White No. 611 between coats of No; 9S Sealer an,-? tvy
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Specification No. 59-C
with Opex Thinner No. 10, in the color selected by the architect.
Previously Finished Interior Trim----Enameled . Finish Do not turn on heat until lacquer has thoroughly dried.
. The surface to be finished shall be thoroughly1 cleaned with
Specification No. 63-A
' Sherwin-Williams Flaxoap and warm water." When this is dry, , sand with' No. - 0 sandpaper to remove the gloss which may have remained :on old finish and to make the surface to be finished .entirely smooth. -
/Followihg'this/acoat of Sherwin-Williams Opex Lacquer Enamel/ih the color selected by the architect, shall be applied. This material shall be thinned with Sherwin-Williams Opex ; Binder Thinner and applied as a "mist" or dust coat to prevent
; raising/'///'./--'
Metal Trim--Finished on.the Job--Enamel Finish
All metal trim to be finished on the job shall receive a coat of Sherwin-Williams Oil Primer and Sealer No. 12 before leav ing the shop. After the trim is installed, it shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dust, dirt and grease, and then sanded with No. 00 sandpaper. Any worn places should be spot primed with Sherwin-Williams Opex Primer.
This shall be followed with three coats of Sherwin-Williams Opex Lacquer Enamel in the color selected by the' architect,'
/ /Follow with two coats of Sherwin-Williams Opex Lacquer allowing an hour for each coat to dry.- The. .second , coat shall
Enamel, thinned 75% with Opex Thinner No. 10, in the' color be sanded lightly before the application of the third. . '"J.
selected by the architect.
Specification No. 63-Al
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Specification No. 62-A
Metal Trim--Opex Grained Finish
Radiators
All metal trim shall be thoroughly cleaned and primed With
Before applying any lacquer, clean off all dust, dirt and rust Sherwin-Williams Oil Primer No. 12. This shall be followed
from radiators by wire brushing. Remove any grease with benzine. by a coat of Opex Enamel of the color desired for the ground
Apply a coat of Sherwin-Williams Opex Primer .No. coat Then grain with regular Graining Colors.
929. After this is thoroughly dry, apply two coats of Opex Wood Allow to dry for three hours. This should be followed by two Finishing Lacquer, No. 642, the first coat being a mist or dust
coats of Sherwin-Williams Opex Lacquer Enamel, thinned 75% coat to prevent raising.
ARCHITECTURAL BRUSHING LACQUER SPECIFICATIONS
Foreword Where it is impractical to spray lacquer, it is ad
visable to use Sherwin-Williams Architectural Brushing 1-acquer which may be brushed on in the same way as - a varnish,. .It should be flowed on and not brushed out
out of the wet gloss. Then wipe across the grain of the wood with burlap or excelsior, removing all excess filler. Wipe dean
with .i soft cloth. Allow twenty-four hours for drying before applying further finishing coats.
'/Finish with two coats of Sherwin-Williams Architectural Brushing Lacquer Gear.
.. as a paint. ' . / Opex Brushing Lacquer ... Clear No. 901, Opex
Velvet Brushing Lacquer No. 394, and Opex Linoleum Brushing "Lacquer No." 902 are formulated to meet the
Specification No. 23-B
New Hardwood Floors--Close Grain--Stained Finish
The floor shall be perfectly smooth before any finish is applied, and shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dust, dirt, stains,
needs of 'ia/clea'r. brushing lacquer for floors and trim. No. 902 is practically water white in color, very elastic
and can be used on hardwood floors where the color of the wood must not be affected by the finishing coat.
etc. Apply one coat of Sherwin-Williams Acid Stain in the color selected by the architect. Allow to penetrate and then wipe off surplus stain before it is dry. Allow to dry overnight before applying. .further finishing coats.
Finish with two coats of Sherwin-Williams Architectural
Th e Sh e r w in -Wil l ia ms Co mp a n y has a complete line Brushing Lacquer Gear.
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of clears and enamels for the specifications mentioned below. At this time, they do not want to give definite recommendations of these products without first dis cussing the proposition of their use with the architect. If the architect feels he wants information, Th e Sh er
Specification No. 21-B
New Softwood Floors--Stained Finish
The floor shall be perfectly smooth before any finish is applied, and shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dust, dirt, stains, etc. A coat of Sherwin-Williams Acid Stain in the color
w in -Wil l ia ms Co mp a n y will be only too glad to dis cuss the proposition with him.
Specification No. 21-B .
selected by the architect shall then be applied. Allow to dry overnight before applying any finishing coats.
Follow with two coats of Sherwin-Williams Architectural Brushing Lacquer Gear.
New Floors--Open Grain--Natural Finish
- ;The floors shall be perfectly smooth before any lacquer is applied, and shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dust, dirt, stains, etc./The'floors shall then be filled with Sherwin-Williams Paste Wood Filler, Transparent, which, before becoming hard, shall be wiped off across the grain of the wood with burlap of excel-, sior. After allowing/twenty-four hours for drying, the surface shall be sanded to a smooth finish with No. % sandpaper.
Specification No. 28-B
Softwood Floors--Enamel Finish
- The floors which are to be finished are to be thoroughly
sanded with No. % sandpaper. , .
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. Apply three coats of Sherwin-Williams Architectural
Brushing Lacquer Enamel of a color to be chosen by the archi-
'tect.'
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Specification No. 33-B . / :
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Hardwood Floors, Old--To Refinish Natural
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- --'-The floors'which are to be refinished are to be thoroughly
New Hardwood Floors--Open Grain Stained Finish sanded with No. % sandpaper.
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%^The'/flobr/shalI ^be.-scraped' perfectly ,^dry before any finish
and .shall
sandpapered be .-applied.. ^
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swee"p/dean 'iofj-all: rshavings, -dust and-'dirt.^Remove.:alLstains or/discoloratfons by bleaching or scraping, r > -' ***- / c ^
Note' Where the.old finish.is in bad condition, but the floor itself"is :in good condition,'it will be found advisable to remove tlie old finish with cSherwin-Willialns Taxite, Paint and Varnish !Rnover. After this is done,
r Apply* one coat of Sherwin-Williams Acid Stam in the .the, floor shall be washed thoroughly with waste saturated with benzine.-
color/'Selected -by- the -architect. -/mAIIo w -to :penetrate/and then wipebff.sur^lus/staitrbeforedt'iSdiyr/AlIo^ todry/ovemight/a
When lowing
the the
floor/is thoroughly dry again, it is ready specifications for finishing new floors.
to -
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before/applying further finishing Coats
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,~.'//oier.*5iis?nietliod>i9:requtjed. where dark effects-are desiredy-and also .for -close -grame'd woods ^which cannot be filled _
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Old Floors--To Enamel
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Open grained/woodSf can ,bd frequently modified sufficiently
All old floors' shall ibe thoroughly cleaned with'jvhfni:-
in tone >.throjugh^theS.use<S>f.;: Sherwin-Williams Paste Wood . - water and Sherwin-Williams; Flaxoap....Rinse thoroughly and,-
Fillers in ethe/dark colors. .sPaste-Wood Fillers'come in/paste tfifen sand lightly! When the flodr' js/thoroughly .'dry, three/
form and are';to.be. thinned, with benzihe to the consistency of coats of Sherwin-Williams* ' Architectural Brushing Lacquer/:
th^ic'k~.ctireamt ]for/bru1 s,h-m. g' .-;rBrush over the sur*face of ther wood Enamel shall be applied, allowing two hours for drytng'hetwe'eri/x
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ARCHITECTURAL BRUSHING LACQUER SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)
Specification No. 36-B
Specification No. 55~B
Lacquering and Decorating of Interior Walls and New Interior Open Grain Woodwork--Natural Clear
Ceilings
Finish
The contractor shall inspect the walls and ceilings before
All woodwork shall be dry, clean and smooth before any
starting work, to make sure that the surfaces to be finished are finishing materials are applied. All nailholes, cuts, cracks and
dry and in proper condition for finishing.
other defects shall be treated so as to render them unnoticeable
Apply three coats of Sherwin-Williams Architectural - by filling with a putty made of whiting, white lead, glue and
Brushing Lacquer Enamel of the color to be selected by the water. If any defects are found in the woodwork which can
architect. The first coat shall be thinned 30% with Sherwin- not be corrected so as to insure a perfect finish, the contractor
Williams Brushing Lacquer Thinner to give penetration.
shall notify the architect before any finishing materials are
Specification No. 46-B
Enamel Finish on Keene's Cement
All Keene's cement surfaces shall be finished with three coats of Sherwin-Williams Architectural Brushing Lacquer Enamel of the color to be selected by the architect.
applied.
The woodwork shall then be filled with Sherwin-Williams Paste Wood Filler^ Transparent, which before becoming hard, shall be wiped off across the grain with burlap or excelsior. After allowing twenty-four hours for drying, the surface shall be sanded to a smooth finish with No. Vi sandpaper.
Specification No. Sl-B
Two coats of Sherwin-Williams Architectural Brushing
Lacquer Finish for Walls Previously Finished
Lacquer Clear shall then be applied.
All cracks, holes, etc., shall be filled with plaster or plaster
of pans, as the case requires. All loose plaster, paint, dirt, grease, etc., shall be removed from the surface before any
lacquer is applied. . This work shall be followed by^two coats of Sherwin-Wil
Specification No. S6-B New Interior Close Grain Woodwork--Natural Clear
Finish
All woodwork shall be dry, clean and smooth before any
liams Architectural Brushing Lacquer Enamel of a color to be chosen by the architect.
Specification No.,S3-B New Interior Woodwork--Stained and Gloss Finish
finishing materials are applied. All nailholes, cuts, cracks and other defects shall be treated so as to render them unnoticeable.
If any defects are found in the woodwork which cannot be cor rected so as to insure a perfect finish, the contractor shall notify the architect before any finishing materials are applied.
All woodwork shall be dry, clean and smooth before any
The wood being in proper condition to work on, apply
finishing materials are applied. All nailholes, cuts, cracks ana two coats of Sherwin-Williams Architectural Brushing Lacquer
other defects shall be treated so as to render them unnoticeable Clear.
by filling with a putty made of whiting, \yhite lead, glue and
water. If any defects are found in the woodwork which cannot be corrected so as to insure a perfect finish, the contractor shall notify the architect before any finishing materials are
applied. Hardwoods, Such as Oak, Birch, Chestnut, Walnut,
etc.--See that the surface is properly prepared. Apply one coat of Sherwin-Williams Acid Stain, in the shade selected by the architect.
The stain is to be applied as follows: Sponge the wood with clear, cold water and allow to dry. Sandpaper smooth and apply one full coat of Sherwin-Williams
Specification No. S9-B
New Interior Wood Trim--Enamel Finish
The _ contractor shall make sure that the surface to be finished is perfectly dry and free from dust and dirt.
The surface shall then be sanded smooth, after which three coats of Sherwin-Williams Architectural Brushing Lacquer Enamel of the color selected by the architect shall be applied.
Note: On open-grain woods such as oak, chestnut and walnut, the specification calls for a coat of Sherwin-Williams Paste Wood Filler Trans parent before the first coat of enamel is applied. Before this filler becomes hard, it should be wiped off across the grain of the wood with burlap or excelsior. This should be allowed to dry for twenty-four hours.
Acid Stain, first testing the strength of the stain for depth of
color and shade on sample of the same kind of woodwork. Let dry and sandpaper carefully to a smooth surface with No. 00 sandpaper.
If necessary, re-stain with Acid Stain reduced 100% with water. Let dry and sandpaper very lightly, if necessary, for a smooth finish with No. 0000 sandpaper.
Apply Sherwin-Williams Paste Wood Filler in the shade required for the stain effect. Allow to stand for a few min utes until partly set indicated by partial flatting out of the wet
Specification No. S9-D
Previously Finished Interior Trim--Enamel Finish
The surface to be finished shall be thoroughly cleaned with Sherwin-Williams Flaxoap and warm water. Rinse thoroughly. When this is dry, sand with No. 0 sandpaper to remove the gloss which may have remained on the old finish and to make the surface to be finished entirely smooth.
Follow this with two coats of Sherwin-Williams Archi tectural Brushing Lacquer Enamel.
gloss of the material. Wipe off surplus filler by wiping across the grain of the
Radiators
Specification No. 62-B
wood. Wipe clean with a soft cloth. Clean out all corners
Before applying any lacquer, clean off all rust, dirt, etc.,
and crevices carefully with a pointed wood stick and cloth. from radiator by wire brushing. Remove any grease with
Allow twenty-four hours for drying.
benzine. Then apply a coat of Sherwin-Williams Oil Primer
.Finish with two coats of Sherwin-Williams Architectural and Sealer No. 12, allowing 12 hours for drying. ,
Brushing Lacquer Clear.
This shall be followed by two coats of Sherwin-Williams
Softwoods, Such as Pine, Gumwood, Fir, etc.--Apply Architectural Brushing Lacquer Enamel of the color selected
one full, coat of Sherwin-Williams Acid Stain in the color by the architect.
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selected by the architect.
Do not turn on heat until lacquer has dried thoroughly.
Allow to penetrate sufficiently and wipe off surplus stain with a soft cloth.
Specification No. 63-B .
Forty-eight hours shall be allowed for drying after which Metal Trim--Finished on the Job---Enamel Finish
two coats of Sherwin-Williams Architectural Brushing Lacquer
All metal trim to be finished on the job shall receive a
Clear shall be applied.
coat of Sherwin-Williams Oil Primer and Sealer before leav
- Specification No. 54-B New Interior Close Grain Woodwork---Stained Fin
ish-Hardwood---Maple, Birch, Gum
ing the shop. After the trim is installed, it shall be thoroughly
cleaned of all dust, dirt and grease and 1 then sanded lightly
with No. 00 sandpaper.
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; This shall be followed by two or three coats of Sherwin- ,
-- All woodwork shall be "dry, clean'and smooth before any Williams Architectural Brushing Lacquer Enamel of a color
'finishing materials are applied. All nailholes, cuts, cracks ana to be selected by the architect
-other defects shall be'treated so as to render them unnoticeable by filling with a putty made of whiting, white lead, glue and
^ Specification No. 63-Bl
'water. ;If any defects abe. found in the woodwork which can Metal Trim---Grained Finish ^
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not be Corrected so as to insure a perfect finish, the contractor ... All metal trim shall be thoroughly cleaned and primed
shall notify the architect before any finishing materials are with Sherwin-Williams Oil Primer and Sealer! No. 12. * .After
applied.
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drying twelve hours, this shall be followed by a coat of
With the surface properly prepared, one coat of Sherwin- Sherwin-Williams Architectural Brushing Lacquer Enamel of
Williams Acid . Stain in the shade selected by the architect the color desired* for the ground coat.
shall be applied. .i
The trim shall then be grained with regular graining colors.
' r::. When thoroughly dry, apply two coats of Sherwin-Wil
After this has thoroughly dried, apply two coats of
liams. Architectural Brushing Lacquer Clear. >
Sherwin-Williams Architectural Brushing Lacquer Clear.
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