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49 TOC 002150 O'Brien Finishes are manufactured in two large, modern plants to give fast, efficient service anywhere. TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1 Alphabetical Index_________________________________ _____ 1-2 2 Index of Products by Uses------------------------------------- -------- 3-6 3 Description of Products______________________________ 7-26 3 Color Card Section__________________________ 19-22 3 Color Manual__________________ _________________________ 26 4 Specifications -- New, UnpaintedSurfaces---------------- 27-29 5 Specifications -- Repainting Old Surfaces------------------------- __ 30-31 6 Factory Maintenance Recommendations------------------------------- 32 7 Use of Color in Decorating______ ________________________ 33 8 Special Problems in Painting___________________ _________ 34-35 9 Ten Rules for Successful Painting___________________ _____ 36 10 How to Estimate Paint Requirements______________________ 37-38 10 Coverage Table-------------------------------------- ------------------------- 38 The O'Brien Story______________________________________ 39-43 49 TOC 002152 made With patented The-Sknunk LOOK FOR THESE SYMBOLS No other paint products carry this seal because only cer tain O'Brien finishes are made with Thermolyzed Tung Oil. This patented process actually pre-shrinks the raw oil, increasing its elasticity, toughness and tensile strength. Thanks to Thermolyzing, O'Brien Pre-Shrunk finishes look better longer. Alki-Tberm (synthetic resins, including alkyds, com bined with Thermolyzed Oils) is another exclusive with O'Brien. Now used as the vehicle in the latest, modern formulations of certain enamels and wall finishes, it as sures the user of the very finest in product beauty and performance. THEY IDENTIFY AMERICA'S FINEST FINISHES 49 TOC 002153 SECTION I Alphabetical Index A Poe* Adamantean Filler & Surfacer------------------------ 23 Alco-Safe (bar top)Varnish---------------- 16 Asphaltum Black -25 Atlas Oil 18 B Bond-On Metal Primer____ _______________22-24 Bulletin Colors ____________________ ______22-24 C Celluseal Clear ------18 Celluseal Flat White ------------------------------------10 Clear Cement Coating------------------------------___25 Clear Coat Linoleum Finish----- -------------------18 Clear Sealer, "701"11 Color, Use of-------- --------------- 33 Concrete and Stucco Paint---------------------------- 13 Concrete and Stucco Paint Reducer---------------13 Coverage Table-------------------------------------------38 D Decorator's Eggshell White Enamel---------------- 9 Decorator's Enamel Undercoat9 Decorator's Extra Heavy Flat White------------- 10 Decorator's Paste Paint---------------------------------13 Decorator's Wall Primer and Sealer---------------10 Decorator's "41" White Enamel---------------------- 9 Double-Up Enamel Undercoat ------------------- 9 Dryer, All-Purpose No. 118825 Dryer, No. 1 Japan-------------------------------------- 25 E Enamels 7 Enamel Undercoats 9 Estimating________________ _____--- 37 Exterior Clear Lacquer25 Exterior Paints----------------------i-------------- ------- 12 Exterior Wood Finish, Clear ------------------------18 F Pngs Factory Maintenance 32 Fillers and Surfacers ----------------------------------- 23 Flatting Oil 11 Flexico Enamels 7-20 Floor and Deck Enamels.7-21 Floor and Trim Varnish, "3401"__17 Fume Proof White, "75"12 G General Black Enamel8 General Purpose Oil25 General Service Varnish17 Glazing Liquid _________________ _11 Gymnasium Finish17 H Heat Resisting Aluminum Paint15 Heat Resisting Black Enamel8 Heavy Duty Penetrating Floor Seal18 House Paint, "75"__________ __ ,..12-21 House Paint, "75" Exterior Eggshell13 House Paint, T.T.O.12 K Knot Sealer L-1796 ______ 25 L Lacquer Thinner, General Purpose.26 Liquid Lite White Enamels8 Liquid Velvet Flat Wall Paint9-19 Liquid Velvet Flat Enamel10 Liquid Velvet Stippling Eggshell White10 Liquid Velvet Stippling Flat White10 Liquid Velvet Wall Primer and Sealer10 Lustre-Tone-- ----------- ---------------------- _-_-_.ll-19 49 TOC 002154 O'BRIEN PAINTS SECTION I M Pa<3*5 Marine Paint ------------- 15-22 Master Marine Spar Varnish------------------------- 16 Master Paint and Varnish Remover---------------- 15 Master Painter's XXXX Spar Varnish------------17 Master Quick Spar-----------------:----------------------16 Master Seat Finishing and Rubbing Varnish --16 Mech-A-Namel ------------------------------------------- 8-20 Metal Primers -------------------------------------------24 N Neutralizing Solution ----------------------------------- 26 O One Hour Varnish18 Overrun Gray Paint-------------------------------------- 15 P Paint and Varnish Removers------------------------- 15 Painting, new surfaces---------------------------------- 27 Painting, Repainting------------------------------------- 30 Paste Barn Red---------------------------------------- 14-22 Paste Filler, Natural------------------------------------- 23 Pen-chrome "Blonde" Wood Stains----------- 22-23 Pen-chrome Clear Finish------------------------------- 24 Pen-chrome Filler-Sealer------------------------------- 23 Pen-chrome Hi-Lustre Finish ----------------------- 24 Pen-chrome Penetrating Oil Stains --r----- 22-24 Pen-chrome Wood Finishes------------------- --22-23 Pen-Sheen Floor Finish-------------------------------- 23 Pen-Tex Concrete Floor Enamel---------------------- 7 Pen-Sheen Thinner -------------------------- .----------- 23 Priming White "75" ------------------------------------- 12 Pure Liquid Oil Colors---------------------------------15 Pyramid 4-Hour Floor Varnish---------------------- 16 Pyramid 4-Hour Satin Finish Varnish------------17 9 Q. D. Flat Oil Finish------------------------------------17 Quick Cut Remover---------------------------------------15 Quick Drying Enamel-------------------------------- 7-20 R Page Ready Mixed AluminumPaint14 Ready Mixed Barn Paint Red_____22-24 Red Lead Primer__________________ 24 Reducit---------------------------------------------------------26 S Sash Paint Black14 Sateen Rubberized Wall Paint ____________10 Satin Finish Wall Paint11-19 Screen Enamel Black14 Shingle Stains14-21 Special Paint Problems --------------------------------34 T Tack-it _____________________________________ 26 Tinner's Red Paint14-22 Traffic Paint, Rubberized14-22 Trim and Trellis Colors13-21 T.T.O. Aluminum Paint14 T.T.O. House Paint12 T.T.O. Reducer_____ ________________________12 T.T.O. Super White House Paint12 T.T.O. White Primer_____________ 12 V Varnishes15 Varnish "910"______________________ 17 Varnish Stain ----------------------------------------- 16-22 Vite Dri-Wall Primer---------.11 W Wall Finishes 9 Waterproofing Coating Black14 White Damar Varnish :__________________ ___17 White Surfacer----------------------------------------- - 9 49 TOC 002155 SECTION II Index of Products by Their Uses "What to Use On 1000 Different Surfaces" The directory which follows is intended as an initial guide to the successful finishing of the more commonly encoun tered surfaces. Both primers and finish coats are recom mended. After identifying the O'Brien finish or finishes needed the reader should check carefully their complete descriptions and finishing instructions to be found else where in this book. Aircraft -- Metal Bond-On Metal Primer Flexico Enamels Bulletin Colors Fabric Dopes, not stocked Alcohol Resistant Finish Alco-Safe Varnish Aluminum Metal Bond-On Metal Primer , "75" Fume-Proof House Paint (lead free) Trim and Tr.ellis Colors Aluminum Siding O'Brien's 9231 Primer "75" Fume-Proof House Paint (lead free) Trim and Trellis Colors Asbestos Covered Piping Prime with Liquid Velvet Primer and Sealer. Fin ish as desired. Asbestos Shingles (Old) (Dull Finish) "75" Exterior Eggshell House Paint (Gloss Finish) "75" House Paint Automobiles and Trucks Bond-On Metal Primer Flexico Enamels Mech-A-Namels Barns, Farm Buildings (Wood -- Interior) "75" House Paint Primer "75" Fume-Proof House Paint (lead free) Liquid Velvet Wall Primer and Sealer Satin Finish Lustre-Tone Liquid Lite Enamel (Gloss) Barns, Farm Buildings (Wood -- Exterior) "75" or T.T.O. House Paint Primers "75" or T.T.O. House Paint "75" Fume-Proof White (lead free) Ready Mixed Barn Red Paste Barn Red Shingle Stains Over-Run Gray Paint Bicycles, Baby Carriages, Etc. Bond-On Metal Primer Flexico Enamels Bulletin Colors Mech-A-Namels Boiler Fronts Asphaltum Black Boats, Yachts Marine Paint Marine Spar Varnish Brick, Stucco, Concrete Surfaces "75" or T.T.O. House Paint Primer "75" or T.T.O. House Paint "75" Exterior Eggshell House Paint Concrete and Stucco Paint (Flat) Trim and Trellis Colors Ready Mixed Bara Paint Paste Barn Red Clear Cement Coating Over-Run Gray Paint Waterproof Coating, Black "75" Exterior Eggshell Paint Reducer Bridges, Steel Structures Red Lead Primer Bond-On Metal Primer Zinc Chromate Primer (Write for Details) "75" or T.T.O. House Paint Trim and Trellis Colors Ready-Mixed or Paste Bam Red Waterproof Coatings Over-Run Gray Paint Mech-A-Namels Floor and Deck Enamels Canoes Marine Paint Marine Spar Varnish Flexico Enamel . Canvas (Awnings, Decks, Etc.) "75" or T.T.O. House Paint Liquid Velvet Chairs and Tables (Hard Finish) Alco-Safe Varnish Seat Finishing and Rubbing Varnish Pen-chrome Wood Finishes Flexico Enamels Pen-Sheen Clear Finish Liquid-Lite Enamel Church Pews Seat Finishing and Rubbing Varnish 49 TOC 002156 O'BRIEN PAINTS SECTION II Cleaners (Far Brushes, Paint Spots, Etc.) Tack-It Reducit Lacquer Thinner Concrete and Cement Floors Floor and Deck Enamel Flexico Enamel Neutralizing Solution Mech-A-Namel Pen-Tex Traffic Paint, Rubberized Concrete and Stucco Surfaces (Exterior) (See Brick Surfaces) Doors (Exterior) Marine Spar Varnish uick Spar Varnish rim and Trellis Cloors "75" and T.T.O. House Paint Dri-Wall Surfaces (such as Sheetrock) Vite Dri-Wall Primer, Finish as Desired. Elevators (Concrete and Cement) (See Brick Surfaces) Fences (Wood or Metal) T.T.O. or "75" Primer T.T.O. or "75" House Paint T.T.O. Aluminum Paint Ready-Mixed Aluminum Paint Over-Run Gray Paint Trim and Trellis Colors Bond-On Metal Primer Red Lead Primer Exterior Wood Finish, Clear Marine Spar Varnish Shingle Stain Fire Escapes (See Bridges, Steel Surfaces) Floors, Linoleum Clear Coat Floors, Concrete and Cement (See Concrete and Cement Floors) Floors, Wood (Varnish Finish) Master Quick-Spar Varnish Pyramid 4-Hour Floor Varnish Celluseal, Clear 3401 Floor and Trim General Service Varnish Pen-chrome Clear Finish One-Hour Varnish "910" Varnish 4-Hour Colored Varnish Paste Filler, Natural Adamantean Filler and Surfacer 4 Floors, Wood (Clear Penetrating Finish) Heavy Duty Penetrating Floor Seal Pen-chrome Filler Sealer (for Oak) Floors, Wood (Hi-Lustre Colored Finish) Floor and Deck Enamel Flexico Enamel Mech-A-Namel "75" or T.T.O. Paint (Outside Only) Furnace Fronts (Hot Metal Surfaces) Heat Resisting Aluminum Heat Resistant Black Enamel Asphaltum Black Furniture, Wood (See Chairs and Tables) Furniture, Metal (to Prime) Red Lead Primer Bond-On Metal Primer White Surfacer (not over rust) Galvanised Iron (to Prime) Red Lead Primer Bond-On Metal Primer Gutters, Tin or Galvanized (See Bridges, Galvanized Iron) Gymnasium Floors Gymnasium Finish Houses, Wood, Exterior "75" or T.T.O. Primer "75" or T.T.O. House Paint "75" Exterior Eggshell House Paint Trim and Trellis Colors Ready-Mixed or Paste Bam Red Shingle Stain Exterior Wood Finish, Clear Pen-chrome Redwood Finish Houses, Concrete, Brick, Stucco (See Brick Surfaces) Houses, Log Siding Exterior Wood Finish, Clear Atlas Oil (Clear) Shingle Stain Implements, Machinery, Tractors Bond-On Metal Primer Mech-A-Namel Flexico Enamel Floor and Deck Enamel Trim and Trellis Colors Kern-Tone or other Resin Emulsion Painted Sur faces Vite Dri-Wall Primer "701" Clear Sealer Finish with Liquid Velvet or Other Wall Coatings 49 TOC 002157 Kitchen Cabinets (See Chairs and Tables) Lawn Furniture Trim and Trellis Colors Flexico Enamel Bulletin Colors Linoleum (See Floors, Linoleum) Log Cabin Siding (See Houses, Log Siding) Metal Doors and Trim (Interior) Flexico Enamel Floor and Deck Enamel Mech-A-Namel Bulletin Colors Metal Doors and Trim (Exterior) "75" or T.T.O. House Paint . Trim and Trellis Colors Bulletin Colors Metalwork, (Stainless Steel, Bronze) Exterior Clear Lacquer Metal Roofs T.T.O. Aluminum Paint Ready-Mixed Aluminum Paint Tinner's Red Paint Red Lead Primer Mildewed Surfaces (See page 35) Milk Houses (See Barns) Motorcyles (See Bicycles) Pipes, Asbestos Covered (See Asbestos) Pipes, Metal (to Prime) Red Lead Primer Bond-On Metal Primer Pipes, Metal (to Finish) (See Bridges) Pipes, Metal (for Identification) (See page 32) O'BRIEN PAINTS SECTION II Porch Floors Floor and Deck Enamel Flexico Enamel Mech-A-Namel Trim and Trellis Colors "75" House Paint (Outside Only) Pen-Tex Porch Furniture Trim and Trellis Colors Flexico Enamel Radiators, Interior Liquid Velvet Satin Finish Flexico Enamel Heat Resisting Aluminum Ready-Mixed Aluminum Reed Furniture Flexico Enamel Trim and Trellis Colors Master Quick Spar Varnish Exterior Wood Finish, Clear Pen-chrome Stains Roofs, Metal (See Metal Roofs) Roofs, Wood Shinglle Shingle Stain Rusting Surfaces (See page 35) Screens, Exterior (Also Frames) Sash and Screen Paint, Black "75" or T.T.O. Paint Trim and Trellis Colors Marine Spar Varnish Shingles, Wood Shingle Stain "75" Exterior Eggshell House Paint Signs Bulletin Colors Silos (See Bams) Sheet Rock, Wall Board (to Prime) Vite Dri-Wall Primer Smokestacks Aluminum Paints T.T.O. Paint Black Waterproof Coating, Black Sprinkler System Pipes (See Pipes) Stove Pipes Heat Resistant Black Enamel 5 49 TOC 002158 O'BRIEN PAINTS SECTION II Streets and Roads Traffic Paint, Rubberized Structural Steel (See Bridges, Etc.) Stucco, Cement (See Brick, Etc.) Tables, Benches (See Chairs, Etc.) Tanks, Metal Red Lead Primer Zinc Chromate Primer Aluminum Paints Waterproof Coating, Black "75" or T.T.O. House Paint Trim and Trellis Colors Over-Run Gray Paint Tinting Colors (All-purpose) Pure Liquid Oil Colors Tinting Colors (for Wall Finishes) Liquid Velvet Deep Colors Satin Finish Deep Colors Toys (See Chairs, Etc.) Tractors (See Implements) Trucks (See Automobiles) Wails, Plaster (to Prime) "701" Clear Sealer Liquid Velvet Wall Primer and Sealer Walls, Plaster (to Finish) Liquid Velvet Satin Finish Lustre-Tone Liquid Lite Enamel Flexico Enamel Sateen Wallboard (Sheet Rock Type) (See Dri-Wall) Wallboard (Hard, Masonite Type) (See Walls, Plaster) Wallboard (Celotex, Acoustical Type) Celluseal Flat Wicker Furniture (See Reed Furniture) Window Screens (See Screens) Woodwork (See Interior Trim) Zone Marking Street or Zone Marking Paint 6 49 TOC 002159 SECTION III Complete Description of Products DIRECTIONS FOR APPLYING all of these products may be found on the individual labels and also in the back of this book on pages 27 to 31 under "Finishing Recommenda tions". SQUARE FOOT COVERAGE for each of the products listed herein is specified on page 38. The following descriptions of the complete O'Brien line of trade sales products are in the same order as shown in the current O'Brien price list Users interested in special finishes or industrial production finishes, not listed in this catalog, should write the factory direct for information. ENAMELS Flexico All-Purpose Super Enamel Flexico is universally acclaimed by master painters and homeowners alike as America's finest all-purpose enamel. Made to the most exacting standards and formulated with patented Pre-Shrunk Oils, it may be used indoors or out doors -- on any paintable surface where a colored, high lustre finish is desired. Flexico is extremely easy to apply with either brush or spray and dries to a hard porcelain-like finish in four to six hours. It works equally well on plaster, wood, metal, hardboard, etc., and covers most previously painted sur faces in only one coat. It levels out entirely free of brush marks and stays "put" on vertical surfaces. Flexico Enamel is available in Black and Brilliant White and the sixteen colors shown on page 20 in the following sizes: Gallons Vs Pints Quarts Va Pints Pints Floor and Deck Enamel This is a multi-purpose, high lustre finish. Its patented Thermolyzed Tung Oil vehicle imparts hard ness and resistance to abrasion and cleaning indoors plus top dur ability and sun-proofness outdoors. Made with the finest non-fading pigments it offers lasting beauty and protection to most any type of surface -- wood, metal, brick or con crete. Easy to apply, it works equally well on flat or ver tical surfaces. Dries hard in 5 to 6 hours. Floor and Deck Enamel has many uses in factory and building maintenance. See page 32. Floor and Deck Enamel is available in Black and White and the ten colors shown on page 21 in the following size: Gallons Quarts Pints PEN-TEX Rubber Base Concrete Floor Enamel This rubber base floor enamel can be used with equally fine results inside or outside. It is particularly recommended for cement and concrete surfaces where alkali conditions prevail and for use on surfaces exposed to grease, oil, mois ture, acids and soaps. Pen-Tex is ideal for basement walls and floors, concrete steps and for use in dairies, filling stations, garages, schools, food markets and institutions. It may also be used in swim ming pools. It brushes on easily and dries in 1 - 4 hours to a hard, durable, lustrous finish. Covers approximately 500 square feet per gallon, one coat. Available in the three colors shown on page 21 in the fol lowing sizes: Gallons Quarts 49 TOC 002160 f O'BRIEN PAINTS SECTION III Lustre-Tone Wall and Woodwork Enamel -- see page 11. Satin Finish Semi-Gloss Wall and Woodwork Enamel -- see page 11. Mech-A-Namel I popu especially for use on machinery and farm equipment. An all-pur pose product that has excellent adhesion and great resistance to weather, heat, moisture, grease and oil. Self-leveling, it dries in 3 to 6 hours to a durable, high lustre finish. Can be applied with brush or spray on most any surface -- wood, metal, concrete. A dependable enamel for farm or factory maintenance. Many of the Mech-A-Namel colors match those standard colors of farm equipment manufacturers. MechA-Namel is available in Black and the seven colors shown on page 20 in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Liquid-Life White Enamels The super excellence of these famous white enamels has made them nationwide favorites among experienced painters, maintenance buyers and consumers of paint. Liquid-Lite is the original non-yellowing white enamel -- a name which has become synonymous with gleaming white kitchens and bathrooms among homeowners. Made with O'Brien's exclusive Alki-Therm (alkyds com bined with Thermolyzed Oils) these enamels are extremely easy to use. Their non-pull, smooth Sowing and easy brush ing qualities mean faster, better, more economical jobs. And they "stay put" on vertical surfaces and over sharp edges. Their super hiding makes it possible to obtain a smooth, porcelain like finish on most any interior surface in only one coat Liquid-Lites level out free of brush marks -- they can be washed and scrubbed repeatedly with out injury to the paint film. General Black Enamel inside and outside use. An all-purpose, high lustre black enamel for use on all types of surfaces -- wood, metal, concrete or over old painted surfaces. Dries quickly. Easy to use. For Available in Black only in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Pints Vk Pints Heat Resistant Black Enamel An inexpensive, high lustre enamel fot use on surfaces which are in contact with heat. Suitable for use on stacks, pipes and boiler fronts. Easy to apply. Dries quickly and has excellent adhesion. Available in Black only in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts There are four Liquid-Lite Enamels to choose from: Son-Yellowing White (gloss) -- a "toned" white that matches most factory finished appliances. Stays white on walls and woodwork. Neutral Gloss White -- same product as above without non-yellowing toner. May be used straight or for tint ing to light pastel colors. Non-Yellowing Eggshell White -- a "toned" white that imparts a rich, semi-gloss (eggshell) finish to walls and woodwork. Durable, highly washable. Neutral Eggshell White -- same product as above with out non-yellowing toner. May be used straight or tinted to any desired color. Liquid-Lite Enamels are available in White only in the following sizes: Gallons Pints Quarts Pints (Non-YsHowing Gloss Only) 8 49 TOC 002161 O'BRIEN PAINTS SECTION III Decorators "41" White Enamel This high quality, medium priced white enamel is made to meet the demand of the professional paint er for an easy brushing, non-sag ging high gloss enamel with ex cellent hiding properties which enables him to successfully meet competition on those large, close margin jobs. Its fine grind assures a rich, deluxe appearance. Smooth flow ing, it can be applied to any interior surface with almost any size brush. It can be easily applied with spray gun. May be tinted with Pure Liquid Oil Colors. Available in White only in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Decorators Eggshell White Enamel A companion product to "41" White Enamel except that it dries to a semi-gloss (eggshell) finish. It has the same handling properties as "41" Enamel. May be used with good results on any interior surface -- on walls, ceilings and trim. Dries hard overnight. May be tinted. Available in White only in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts f f>'Br i e n 's ; vi , y.. > ' *? Double-Up Enamel Undercoat This new type of undercoat is specially formulated for use on new surfaces where time and cost necessitate a two-coat finishing system. Dries to an eggshell finish which assures uniform "holdout" of semi-gloss and gloss enamels applied over it. Excellent hiding, brushing, level ing and non-sagging qualities. Doesn't sand quite as easily as O'Brien's White Surfacer. Works equally well on both new and old painted surfaces. May be tinted. Available in White only in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Decorators Enamel Undercoat A medium priced enamel undercoat similar to White Sur facer in its formulation. Made of the best materials and ground extra fine. A good primer for use under both gloss and semi-gloss enamels -- over unpainted or old finished surfaces. Brushes easily and holds a sharp edge. May be tinted. Available in White only in the following sizes: Gallom Quarto WALL FINISHES ENAMEL UNDERCOATS White Surfacer A real favorite of experienced decorators. 'It covers solidly, brushes easily, levels out and dries absolutely free of brush marks. It sands like a "bone" yet has enough elasticity to eliminate the danger of enamels cracking or chipping when applied over it. Insures good "holdout" of finish coat and dries hard overnight. For use as an enamel undercoat on. both new and old painted sur faces. May be tinted. Available in White only in the following sizes: Gallons Pints Quarts ft Pints Liquid Velvet Flat Enamel "Odorless Type" Made with O'Brien's exclusive Alki-Therm (alkyds combined with Thermolyzed Oils) Liquid Velvet Flat Enamel is the most modern -- the finest type of flat wall coat ing. It is made with odorless type thinners and is highly recommended for use in schools, hospitals, apartments, of fices and residences. Fortified with Alki-Therm, this product combines the rich velvety beauty of regular oil base paints; the easy applica tion of rubber base paints plus durability and washability of enamel. It can be applied to most any interior surface with brush, roller or spray. Dries in about 4 hours and dries with a slight sheen. All Liquid Velvet Colors may be used straight or intermixed. They match identically to like Satin Finish and Lustre Tone Colors. Available in White, Black and the 16 pastel tints and 10 deep colors shown on page 19 in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Pints V* Pints 3 os. Tubes * y4 ox. Tubes * In deep colors only 49 TOC 002162 O'BRIEN PAINTS SECTION III Liquid Velvet Wall Primer and Sealer "Odorless Type" This outstanding wall primer comes in White only and com bines the sealing properties of "701" Clear Sealer with the full benefit of a solid covering coat of paint. Recommended primarily for over new or previously painted plaster, wallboard or other interior surfaces, it dries in four hours to a semi-lustre finish. An excellent under coat on walls and ceilings under gloss, semi-gloss or flat finishes. It seals and hides in one coat May be tinted. Works easily under the brush. Available in White only in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Pints Liquid Velvet Stipplinq Flat White An excellent finish for wall and ceiling work where a stip ple effect is desired. Comes ready for use with sufficient body to hold a medium stipple. Dries in four hours but has slow "set up" to permit ample time for application. This product has fine hiding and spreads on easily. It may be tinted with Pure Liquid Oil Colors. Available in White only in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Liquid Velvet Stipplinq Eqqshell White This finish has the same properties as Liquid Velvet Stip pling Flat except that its dries to a medium semi-gloss finish. Comes ready for use. May be tinted. Available in White in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Sateen "Rubber ized" Interior Wall Finish Widely used throughout the coun try, Sateen is recognized as the finest rubber base wall paint on the market today. Actually a rub berized type coating, it may used without difficulty over most any interior surface. It can be applied with either brush or roller and dries in less than one hour to rich, soft sheen. Normally one or two coats will provide a most satisfactory job over dry sur faces, both unpainted or previously painted. Over untainted metal or wood, a prime coat of an oil base primer is first recommended. Sateen dries out uniform in color and sheen, without laps or spotting. It has no objectionable odor and comes redi- to-use. Standard colors may be intermixed to obtain desir able intermixes. After proper aging, its hard, non-porous surface may be hashed and scrubbed repeatedly with injury to the paint. Available in Pearl White and the twelve decorator's colors shown on page 19 in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts i Decorators Extra Heavy Rat White A medium price fiat formulated primarily for painter use. Good hiding and working properties makes it well suited for either one coat work or two coat work over a wall primer. An excellent product for use in factory and apart ment maintenance -- in large housing projects. Comes in heavy paste form and requires about three pints of thinner (turpentine or mineral spirits) per gallon. May be tinted with Pure Liquid Oil Colors. Available in White only in the following sizes: Gallon Quarto Decorators Wall Primer and Sealer Intended primarily for professional use, this quality pig mented product seals and covers the surface in one coat Recommended for interior use only -- under flat semi gloss and gloss finishes. Dries overnight to ah eggshell lustre. May be tinted. Available in White only in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Celluseal Flat White Celluseal is a specially formulated flat white recommended for use in industrial one coat painting and for use on acous tical and heavy insulating board. Works equally well on most any kind of interior surface -- plaster, wood, brick, composition board, etc. Its intense hiding permits one coat wall and ceiling work on most surfaces. Material usually requires thinning with turpentine or mineral spirits. Can be applied with brush or spray. May be tinted. Available in White only in the following sizes: Gallons 10 49 TOC 002163 O'BRIEN PAINTS SECTION III Lustre-Tone "TOT" Clear Wall An extremely fine wall and wood work enamel not to be confused with ordinary interior gloss paints. Finely ground, it will with stand abuse and repeated washing on walls, woodwork, cabinets, etc. without loss of beauty or lustre. It is very easy to apply to large wall and ceiling areas as it doesn't have the ordinary enamel "pull" and it stays put on vertical surfaces -- doesn't sag or run. It cov ers solidly -- levels out free of brush marks. Lustre-Tone can be used successfully over interior plaster, brick, ce ment, wood and metal surfaces. It dries hard overnight. All colors are Keyed to match similar Liquid Velvet and Satin Finish colors. Available in White and the 14 colors shown on page 19 in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Satin Finish The rich, eggshell finish of this product combines the soft, glarefree beauty of flat paint with the fullness of enamel. Hard drying and highly washable, it is very suitable for use on interior walls, ceilings and woodwork -- over plaster, wood, metal, cement A real favorite of the painter and homeowner. Satin Finish covers most surfaces in one coat; dries overnight to a uniform eggshell finish free of "shiners". A popular finish for bathrooms, kitchens and maintenance work. All Satin Finish pastel tints are Keyed to match similar Liquid Velvet and Lustre-Tone colors. Satin Finish Deep Colors match similar Liquid Velvet colors. These new Deep Colors combine the modern beauty of deep flat colors with the resistance to abrasion, fingerprinting plus the washability of enamel. They may be used "straight" on walls and woodwork or may be mixed with other Satin Finish and Lustre-Tone colors. Available in White, Black, 15 pastel colors and 9 Deep Colors shown on page 19 in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Pints* i/2 Pints** White and Deep Colors **Doep Colors Only This is one of the most widely used products in the O'Brien line for wall finishing as it assures a perfect job. "701" is a clear, long oil, neutral sizing material for use on new or old painted plaster, wallboard or stucco surfaces. It has excellent adhesion and provides a perfectly sealed surface for succeeding coats. On very "hot" walls or ex tremely porous surfaces it can be used "straight". It can also be intermixed with flat and semi-gloss finishes where a good pigmented primer is desired instead of using regu lar Liquid Velvet Wall Primer & Sealer. When used "straight" or intermixed, it gives double insurance against "shiners" and spotting of deep colors applied over it. Easy to use. Dries hard overnight. "701" is also an effective vapor barrier when applied to wall surfaces. Available in Clear only in the following sizes: Gallons Pints Quarts Vi Pints Vite Dri-Wall (Say VIET) Primer This specially formulated product is recommended for use in new homes and housing projects where a fast, two coat finishing system is required over dry-wall type surfaces. It seals the surface and dries to a white opaque finish. Vite will not raise the nap of a paper surface and dries for recoating, under satisfactory conditions, in only four hours. Normally, the finish coat can be applied over it the same day. Vite requires about 20% thinning with water before use. It can be tinted with O'Brien's O'Lite Deep Colors. Not affected by freezing temperatures. Available in White only in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Flatting Oil A high quality conventional flatting oil for use by Master Painters. When used with White Lead or outside Paste Paint it produces a good flat finish. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Glazing Liquid A clear liquid for producing Tiffany and other glazed ef fects on walls. An old favorite with experienced painters, it may be applied directly or mixed with oil colors. It works easy and sets up very slowly -- has no tendency to "run" on walls which have been stippled. Dries hard over night to an eggshell finish. Available in Clear only in the following sizes: Gallon! Pints Quart* t/j Pints 49 TOC 002164 li J O'BRIEN PAINTS SECTION III EXTERIOR PAINTS II75" House Paint O'Brien's "75" House Paint is the best all-purpose exterior finish ever produced. A true post war product, it is the greatest house paint value on the market today. Made with patented Pre-Shrunk Oils it gives extra years of performance plus easy brushing, super hiding, lasting lustre not obtained with ordinary house paints. On normal recoat work, it will cover most surfaces in only one coat. Experienced painters and discriminating homeowners in all parts of the nation acclaim "75" House Paint as the finest they have ever used. It looks better longer on any exterior surface -- wood siding, wood shingles, aluminum siding, fences, wood trim, asbestos shingles, stucco, brick, con crete and metal. A better outside paint because -- gives extra long service keeps its lustrous finish insures one coat coverage smooth, easy brushing will not crack or peel on a sound surface highly resistant to rust and copper staining. Available in White, Black and the 12 colors shown on page 21 in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Pints* *Whita and Black Only "75" Fume Proof White This product is the same as regular "75" House Paint ex cept that it contains no white lead. Recommended for use in certain industrial areas where sulphur fumes are prev alent and also for use on dairy bams and fences, where the presence of lead in the paint coating is objectionable. Available in White only in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts "75" Priming White A carefully formulated undercoat for use on exterior sur faces under "75" House Paint and other similar products. It controls the penetration of the oils in the paint applied over it and dries dull, permitting fast application of the finish coat. It flows on easily and has excellent hiding. May be tinted with Pure Liquid Oil Colors or tinted with dark house paint colors. Available in White only in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts T.T.O. (Thermolyzed Tang Oil) House Paint This nationally famous O'Brien product is recommended for users who want the most durable, most washable exterior coating. Its hiding, lustre and performance are the equal of "75" House Paint. It does not have, how ever, the unusually free, smooth flowing qualities of "75". T.T.O. Paint is particularly good on exterior surfaces ex posed to intense sunlight and salt air. May be tinted with Liquid Oil Colors. Available in White only in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts T.T.O. White Primer A deluxe first coater for use under T.T.O. and other ex terior house paints. Dries to a dull finish and has excellent adhesion. May be tinted with Pure Liquid Oil Colors. Available in White only in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts T.T.O. Super White House Paint This paint represents one of the first really new develop ments in exterior paint manufacturer in many years. An exclusive O'Brien formulation featuring Thermo-Static Pigment Suspension, it does not collect dirt as rapidly as conventional house paints -- stays clean longer. T.T.O. Super White has excellent resistance to sunlight and dries under the most adverse conditions. It should be used for both the first and second coat in two coat work. Super White is recommended primarily for use in tropical cli mates. May be tinted to light colors. Thin with turpentine. Available in White only in the following sizes: Gallom Quart* T.T.O. Reducer O'Brien's famous Thermolyzed Tung Oil in this form may be used to increase the lustre, leveling and wearing quali ties of ordinary house paints, white lead, paste paint, etc. For normal work, add one quart of Reducer to a gallon of the finish material. Available in Clear only in the following sizes: Gallon* Quarts 12 49 TOC 002165 SECTION III "75" Exterior Eggshell House Paint A new, all-purpose, dull "eggshell" outside paint for wood and asbes tos shingles, stucco, concrete, ma sonry and wood siding and trim. It provides a rich appearing finish to surfaces 'where a semi-gloss coating is preferred to high gloss. Made with patented Pre-Shrunk Oil, this product will give lasting beauty and protection to any exterior surface. It is easy to apply and will cover most sealed or previously coated surfaces in only one coat. Available in White and 6 modern colors shown on page 21 in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts "75" Exterior Eggshell Paint Sealer A special sealer and reducer for mixing with "7!>" Exterior Eggshell House Paint for prime coating -- where two coat work on stucco, concrete, asbestos shingles is being done. Available in Clear only in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Concrete and Stucco Paint Reducer A clear sealer to be intermixed with Concrete & Stucco Paint for making a primer, where a two coat job is speci fied on exterior masonry. Available in Clear only in the fallowing sizes: Gallons Quarts Decorators Paste Paint An excellent quality paste paint at a moderate price. Re quires 100% reduction according to label directions. Gives good service on any exterior surface. Easy to use. May be tinted with Oil Colors. Available in White only in the following sizes: Shingle Stains Trim and Trellis Colors These brilliant colors are made from the very best and most per manent pigments available -- ground extremely fine in a straight synthetic vehicle. Made for use on exterior trim and shutters to withstand extreme sun light and weather conditions. They may also be used ad vantageously on lawn furniture, store fronts, ornamental iron, outdoor displays, etc. One coat will cover most any surface. The colors brush on easily and dry hard overnight. They keep their brilliance and lustre for years. Because of their formulation and dry ing features, these colors should not be applied over fresh house paint or primer. Available in the 9 colors shown on page 21 in the follow ing sizes: Gallons Quarts Concrete and Stucco Paint This exterior paint has similar properties to Eggshell Ex terior Paint but dries "dead flat". It is not recommended for use on wood surfaces -- only over new or old painted masonry. It brushes easily and has excellent hiding. May be tinted with Pure Liquid Oil Colors. Available in White only in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts High grade penetrating type stains -- composed of pure fast color pigments ground in linseedcreosote oil compound. These stains will preserve any type of wood shingle or siding and will repel fungus and mildew. They provide great beauty and long protection at very low cost. They can be dipped, sprayed and brushed. Two coats are generally recommended on new wood for best results. Available in the 3 colors shown on page 21 in the follow ing sizes: Gallons Pen-Chrome Redwood Finish A new special coating for use on exterior redwood and oth er wood surfaces, including cedar, pine, etc. -- on siding and shingles. It penetrates, preserves and beautifies the wood to which it is applied and dries dull leaving no sur face residue. Contains a small amount of rot inhibitor. Be cause this coating is formulated with a small amount of color it will restore the natural color to old redwood pro viding it is not too black. It should not be used over sealed or painted surfaces. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts 49 TOC 002166 O'BRIEN PAINTS SECTION III Paste Barn Red A barn paint of very superior quality, embodying only the purest and most stable oxide pigments. May be reduced 100% with linseed oil and turpentine per directions on label. A durable product on exterior wood surfaces. Available in Red only in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Screen Enamel Black An asphlatum black product which may be used on both screen wire and wood or metal sash. When used on wire, thin 50% with naphtha. Can be applied to wire with brush or pad applicator. Available in Black only in the following sizes: Quarts Pints Ready Mixed Barn Paint Red A bright red exterior paint made with high quality permanent oxide pigments ground in a Thermo- lyzed Oil vehicle. Brushes very easily and one coat only will cov er and produce a long wearing finish. This material should not be confused with ordinary low priced bam paints. Available in Red only shown on page 22 in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Waterproof Coating, Mack A general purpose exterior gloss black -- ready for use on any type of exterior surface. Dries overnight. Brushes easily. Available in Black only in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Rubberized Traffic Paint Made with natural rubber, this sensationally new and dif ferent paint is the finest product available for street and zone marking. It dries in three to five minutes on concrete and asphalt -- in five to seven minutes on brick. Saves time and labor. This new paint lasts at least 75% longer than normal traffic paints. It has excellent coverage and affords above average hiding and gloss. May be applied without difficulty at zero temperatures. Comes ready to use for machine spray ap plication and for normal brush application (see label direc tions). Beads may be added to paint with excellent results. Available in White and Yellow shown on page 22 in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Sash Paint Black Lustrous, top quality, quick drying black paint for use on wood and metal sash, screen frames, screen doors, etc. When used on screen wire, thin 50% with turpentine or naphtha. Available in Black only in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Pints Tinner's Red Paint A durable, ready mixed paint for use on sheet metal and other metal surfaces where an inexpensive, protective coat ing is desired. Recommended for exterior work. Dries in about eight hours to a bright red oxide color. Available in Red only, shown on page 22 in the following Quarts T.T.O. Aluminum OJB R I E N Tp* /*\ Paint f H R MO LVZf- TUNG Oil A X- Vr This extra high quality product is made with very fine lining alumi pain t ; num paste blended with a Thermolyzed Tung Oil vehicle -- which enables it to give extra years of service on interior and exterior surfaces. Comes ready mixed for use. Dries quickly to a brilliant finish. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Pints Vi Pints Ready-Mixed Aluminum Paint A popular priced, good quality aluminum paint that will give a most satisfactory performance in doors or outdoors. Works equally well on most any type of surface and fhay be brushed or sprayed. Comes ready mixed--ready for use. Dries hard overnight. Provides a "chrome" finish. Available in the following sizes: Gallon* Quarts Pints V% Pints Vfc Pints 49 TOC 002167 O'BRIEN PAINTS SECTION III Heat Resisting Aluminum Paint Extremely resistant to heat this product will withstand temperatures up to 1000 F. without discoloration or loss of adhesion. Comes ready mixed and dries to a brilliant finish. Recommended primarily for metal surfaces. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Vt Pints Marine Paint Made with patented Pre-Shrunk Oils, the best synthetic resins and the most permanent colors, O'Brien's Marine Paints insure lasting beauty and protection on all types of watercraft -- fresh or salt water. They have excellent covering and hiding properties and dry quickly to a high gloss finish. When applied to a dry, sound surface they will not peel or flake off. May be applied with spray or brush over wood, canvas or metalwork. Available in Yacht White and 7 colors shown on page 22 in the following sizes: Quarts Overrun Gray Paint This mill-end gray is suitable for both inside and outside work -- on most any type of surface, where a good, inex pensive finish is desired. Dries overnight to a gloss finish. Available in Gray only in the following sizes: Gallons PAINT & VARNISH REMOVERS Master Paint and Varnish Remover A conventional, liquid type paint and varnish remover. Self sealing, fast acting, it leaves no harmful residue, eliminat ing tedious cleaning of the "removed" surface. Under nor mal conditions, this product will remove 200 sq. feet of old paint film per gallon. Not harmful to the skin. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Pints Quarts >/2 Pints Quick-Cut Remover O'Brien's Quick-Cut will disintegrate anything from old house paint to baked enamel. It comes in heavy paste form and will not "run off" vertical surfaces. Quick-Cut seals itself upon application so that solvents may work without evaporation. It leaves no harmful residue and after re moval with scraper, surfaces need only be scraped clean or sanded before refinishing. It will not harm brushes or the skin of the applicator. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Pints Quarts 1/2 Pints Pure Liquid Oil Colors These colors are of the "liquid" type. They mix easily and disperse very quickly. All are made from the purest raw materials available -- ground extra fine on five-roller mills. Interior and exterior paints can be tinted faster and more economically with O'Brien Liquid Oil Colors because of their unusual tinting strength. Available in the following colors and sizes: BLACKS Lamp Black Drop Black Gal. Qt. 1/2 Pt- Tuba X BLUES Ultramarine Prussian Cobalt X X X BROWNS Raw Umber Burnt Umber VanDyke Brown Raw Sienna Burnt Sienna X REDS American Vermillion Venetian Red Permanent Red Permanent Maroon X X X YELLOWS French Ochre Lemon Chrome Yellow Light Chrome Yellow Medium Chrome Yellow Dark Orange Yellow X X X X GREENS Light Chrome Green Medium Chrome Green Dark Chrome Green Chromium Oxide 49 TOC 002168 15 O'BRIEN PAINTS SECTION III VARNISHES Varnish Stain This product consists of a high grade 4 hour varnish with stain colors added and produces in one coat the effect of one coat of stain and one coat of varnish. Comes ready for use and may be used on floors, woodwork and furniture. The colors are very easy to apply and they produce a smooth, high gloss, durable finish. On cld surfaces the col ors may be "grained" over the ground color. Available in Ground Color plus 5 colors shown on page 22 in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Pints Vi Pint* ' li R 1 K N'S Master Marine Spar Varnish Master Marine Spar will give the maximum possible performance on exterior surfaces exposed to water and weather. Not particu larly pale in color, it provides a long lasting, high gloss, clear coating on spars, decks, boats, exterior doors, interior window sills and other surfaces ex posed to the weather. Unequalled on surfaces where a clear, water resistant coating is desired. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Pints Quarts Vi Pints o'BRiEN S Master Quick Spar Varnish Pyramid 4-Hour Floor Varnish A clear, high lustre varnish that insures top performance on any _______________type of surface -- indoors or out doors. Hard drying and durable it will withstand knocks, scuffling, wear and weather on furniture, floors, and woodwork. Flows on easily and covers approximately 600 sq. feet per gallon. Very pale in color, it dries quickly to a lustrous finish, free of brush marks. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Pints Vi Pints Another favorite of the decorator and floor finisher. This hard drying, high gloss finish is unexcelled for the finish ing of all types of interior floors. May also be used on fur niture and woodwork. Tough, hard and mar-resistant, it flows on easily and dries in four hours to a beautiful fin ish, free of brush marks. Covers 600 sq. feet per gallon. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Pints Quarts Vi Pints Master Seat Finishing and Rubbing Varnish This product is recommended pri marily for use on interior wood work, furniture, church benches, pews, school seats. It will not soften under body heat, has ex cellent adhesion and may be rubbed with pumice or rotten stone after forty-eight hours drying. It also has excellent alcohol resistance. Covers about 600 sq. feet per gallon. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Pints Vi Pints Alco Safe (Bar Top) Varnish A remarkable clear coating which is actually resistant to alcohol, making it an ideal finish for fur niture, bars and table tops which are exposed to alcoholic liquids. Alco Safe dries in four to six hours to a lustrous finish. It may be rubbed after forty-eight hours drying. This product is not recommended for exterior use or on window sills which are exposed to constant sunlight. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Pints V% Pints 16 49 TOC 002169 O'BRIEN PAl NTS SECTION III Pyramid 4-Hour Satin Finish Varnish Furniture, woodwork, paneling and floors can be given that beautiful rubbed effect with this excellent varnish. Gives a rich rubbed effect without expense or inconvenience. Easy to apply -- dries hard in four to six hours. Recom mended for inside use only. Available :n the following sires: Gallons Quarts Pints Vi Pints Master Painter XXXX Spar Varnish This varnish is intended to meet the demand of the Trade for a good, popular priced, all-purpose clear coating. It dries quickly to a high lustre and may be used both in doors and outdoors. Will give excellent service on floors, cabinets and wood trim. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Q. D. Flat Oil Finish General Service Varnish A clear coating which dries almost "dead flat". Durable and washable on most any interior surface. Dries very For general interior finishing, this product will give a most | quickly. Very popular over dark stained surfaces which satisfactory result It's easy to use and dries in four to five require a clear, "flat", protective coating. hours. Fairly light in color, it dries to a high lustre, dura Available in the following sizes: ble finish. Quarts Available in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts "910" Varnish This is a popular, medium priced, high quality spar type varnish which can be used on any kind of surface -- indoors and outdoors. It is easy to use, and dries in four hours. Extremely pale in color, "910" will give a lustrous, extremely tough and durable finish on floors, woodwork, cabinets and furniture. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Pints Vi Pints Gymnasium Finish Specifically formulated for finishing gym floors, this prod uct provides a very hard, non-slippery surface that resists "rubber bums". It is impervious to strong soaps and clean ers. An excellent finish for basketball floors as it keeps maintenance to a minimum. Can be applied with brush or lamb's wool mop. Allow overnight drying between coats. Available in the following sizes: Gallon* Quart* "3401" Floor and Trim Varnish A very serviceable and dependable general purpose, high lustre varnish for interior floors and trim. Dries in four to six hours to a hard, mar resistant finish. A really economi cal finish. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Pint* Quarts Vi Pints White Damar Varnish Pure, full bodied solution of white damar gum in solvents. Used primarily over wallpaper to make it more washable. Doesn't discolor the surface over which it is applied. Not recommended for woodwork, cabinets and other surfaces exposed to wear and abrasion. For inside use only. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Pints 49 TOC 002170 17 O'Br i e n p a i n t s SECTION III Exterior Wood Celluseal Finish, Clear Tests prove this to be the ver finest clear finish on the- market for use on exterior wood surfaces where a clear natural finish is de sired. It provides super protec tion and lasting beauty on redwood siding, wood paneling, log cabins, screen frames and storm doors. A straight syn thetic product, it dries to a hard, lustrous finish that is un usually resistant to sunlight. Can be brushed or sprayed. Available in the following sizes: One of the most durable dear floor coatings -- super re sistant to abrasion and heavy floor traffic. Dries in six to eight hours to a semi-gloss finish over any type of wood floor surface. Ideal for institutional use. May be applied either by brushing, mopping or by a squeegee. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Pints Clear Coat Linoleum Finish Gallons i Quarts Atlas Oil An extremely pale, synthetic-lac quer type product for use over in laid linoleum. It imparts no color and will not discolor and yellow. It's tough, durable and washable -- economical and easy to maintain. Dries in only one hour to a satiny, non-slip finish. It should not be used over in expensive printed linoleum or linoleum which has been varnished. Available in the following sizes : This popular priced, clear coating is recommended for use on ex Gallons Quarts Pints terior log cabin siding. It dries to a gloss finish and may be easily applied to natural, peeled or sanded log cabin siding. A pale, durable finish that keeps Gear Coat Thinner discoloration to a minimum. A great favorite of the resort owner in the northern "vacation" states. Provides long pro A special thinner for reducing O'Brien's Clear Coat Lin I tection at a very moderate cost. oleum Finish. Also very good for cleaning brushes. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Available in the following sizes: Pint* Heavy Duty One Hour Varnish Penetrating A very fast drying transparent coating which can be used Floor Seal on interior floors and wood trim. Because it dries in only one hour, more than one coat can be applied the same day. Made with Thermolyzed Tung Oil Brushes on easily and dries to a high lustre. It is not to be this finish is a very superior prod i used on exterior surfaces. uct -- extremely resistant to wear Available in the following sizes: and water. It can be used on ail kinds of wood floors -- both close Gallons Quarts and open grain. The wood surfaces must be new or the old finish must be completely removed from old floors. The I floor seal cannot be used over a previously coated surface. It is very easy to use and can be applied with brush, mop Special Floor Finishes or cotton waste. Penetrates into the wood leaving a durable, sealed surface. (See pages 28, 29 and 30 for "Floor Finishing Recommenda tions.) Available in the following sizes: Gallon! Quart* 49 TOC 002171 18 Interior Finishes KEYED COLORS IN LIQUID VELVET -- SATIN FINISH -- LUSTRE-TONE OFF-WHITE** IVORY WHITE* CANARY*** _ -_____ *.<> ?! PERSIAN GRAY*** IVORY*** CHARTREUSE*** agJiPri ' -v PLUM TINT*** MIST BLUE*** a- ^r " ft CREAM*** CAMELLIA*** FROST BLUE*** PEACH*** Also WHITE -- WALL PRIMER and SEALER DEEP COLORS -- IN LIQUID VELVET -- SATIN FINISH TURQUOISE** CERISE** CONGO BROWN** ORANGE* SATEEN "Rubberized" WALL PAINT DEEPGRERN** SEACREST ANTIQUE IVORY CAMEO ROSE ***In Liquid Velvet, Satin Finish, Lustre-Tone DAFFODIL FERNMIST SAGE..... Also PEARL WHITE **In Liquid Velvet, Satin Finish In Liquid'Velvet Only 49 TOC 002172 19 Flexico All-Purpose Enamel CHINESE RED RIDGE GREEN PERSIAN GRAY OYSTER WHITE TERRACE GREEN IVORY CLOUD BLUE SHADOW GRAY CARDINAL Also BRILLIANT WHITE and BLACK Floor and Deck Enamel 'PORTLAND'GRAY"* MONTEREY BROWN Mech-A-Namel GRAY Also BLACK 49 TOC 002173 "75" House Paint BRICK RED IVORY NILE GREEN FOREST GREEN EVERGREEN MEADOW GREEN Also BLACK -- WHITE -- PRIMING WHITE Trim and Trellis Colors POPPY RED... " ' SUNBURST APRIL GREEN "75" Exterior Eggshell Paint BLACK BARK BROWN % AUTUMN RED SIERRA SLATE Pen-Tex Concrete Floor Enamel BUD GREEN Also WHITE GRAY RED ;............ Shingle Stain GREEN SILVER GRAY IVY GREEN DARK BROWN 49 TOC 002174 21 Pen-Chrome Wood Finishes DRIFTWOOD* GRAYWOOD* "Blonde" Wood Stain Colors Conventional Penetrating Oil Stains 4-Hour Colored Varnish Bulletin Colors Colors March Standards of Outdoor Advertising Assn. Also BLACK -- WHITE -- BLOCKING-OUT WHITE Marine Paint BRILLIANT'Bj LUE 156 DARK BLUE 158 TILLER GRAY MARINE BLUE METALLIC SILVER Also YACHT WHITE YELLOW (Also White) 22 (Paste or Ready-Mixed) 49 TOC 002175 s O'BRIEN PAINTS SECTION III Pen-Chrome Filler-Sealer A hard drying, wear resistant fin ish that fills the pores of open grain wood and seals the surface at the same time. For use on new or resanded floors or wood trim. Two coats provide a natural finish of great beauty. May be tinted with Oil Colors, if desired. Must be wiped off, cross grain, after application. Final coat can either be buffed, waxed or varnish applied over it. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Pints Quarts Vi Pints Pen-Sheen Floor Finish This "water white" synthetic floor finish meets the floor finisher's demand for speed. It is easily applied with a brush, sets up in 15 minutes and can be walked on in one hour. Two coats can be applied the same day. It is recom mended for use on new or resanded floors only. Dries to a rich, medium high gloss finish. Also ideal for use on knotty pine where a clear natural finish is desired that won't yellow and darken with age. Will not water spot. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Pen-Sheen Thinner The recommended thinner for reducing Pen-Sheen. Also excellent for cleaning brushes. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts FILLERS & SURFACERS Adamantean Filler and Surfacer Adamantean is an unusual product in that it fills and seals open grain wood in one operation and requires no wiping. As the result it is an excellent substitute for paste fillers -- a proven time and labor saver. One coat of Adamantean and one coat of paste wax or varnish will insure a good, long wearing, low cost floor finish. It is very light in color -- does not discolor the wood. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Paste Filler, Natural An outstanding product for filling new or resanded open grain floors. Fills the pores of the wood and the cracks be tween flooring. This favorite should be not compared with ordinary paste fillers -- it is ground much finer, fills tiny as well as large pores and breaks off clean when wiped, re ducing sandpapering time to a minimum. It must be wiped off after application. Does not shrink while hardening. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Vi Pints Pen-Chrome Wood Finishes For Modern Wood Beautification Since their introduction in 1940, Pen-Chrome Wood Finish es have become a byword among architects, decorators and homeowners throughout the nation. These finishes enable the user to produce beautiful modern blonde effects on any type of wood -- combining the light color and pleasing ap pearance of enamel with the durability and easy mainte nance of stain-and-vamish. Pen-chrome Finishes are com pletely dependable -- easy to use -- and applicable to low est cost housing as well as the finest residential and institu tional buildings. Pen-Chrome "Blonde" Wood Stains These light colors impart a new beauty to natural wood. They are easy to apply, need not be wiped off, won't fade or "bleed". Ideal for use on new or resanded trim, plywood, cabinets, paneling -- on any kind of wood. They may be applied with a brush or spray and the colors can be intermixed to obtain unusual tones. Overnight drying should be allowed before application of two coats of Penchrome Clear Finish. The six wood stain colors are P/ati- num. Driftwood, Graywood, Blonde, Bleached Mahogany and Maple. Available in six colors shown on page 22 in the following sizes: Gallon! Pints Quarts Vi Pint! 49 TOC 002176 23 O'BRIEN PAINTS SECTION III Pen-Chrome Penetrating Oil Stains These are conventional penetra ting oil stains in the traditional dark colors. They bring out the beauty of interior wood surfaces; penetrate deeply and will not raise the grain of the wood. Can be applied to any new or resanded wood surface. For best results, wiping is recom mended. Comes in four colors -- Light Oak, Dark Oak, Mahogany and American Walnut. Available in four colors shown on page 22 in the follow ing sizes: Gallons Pints Quarts Vi Pints Pen-Chrome Clear Finish A transparent coating which com bines the waterproofing and seal ing qualities of the latest synthetic resins with soft texture and marproofness of wax. Dries in four to six hours to a rich, satiny finish. Recommended for use over the Pen-chrome stains -- on wood trim, cabinets, paneling. May be brushed or sprayed. When applied to floors and buifed with steel wool, it makes an excellent floor finish. It is not recommended for exterior use. Also avail able in Hi-Lustre -- a high gloss water clear coating for over the stains. Not recommended for floors. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Pints Quarts Yx Pints Pen-Chrome Filler-Sealer Described under "Special Floor Finishes". One coat of Pen-chrome Filler-Sealer and one coat of Pen-chrome Clear Finish produces an excellent natural finish on wood. Bulletin Colors O'Brien Bulletin Colors match to standard O.A.A.A. colors. Tops in quality, they cover solidly in one coat, stay put, will not bleed into each other and work easily and smoothly under the brush. For lasting lustre and brilliance, they have no equal. Formulated primarily for sign writers BULLETIN COLORS (Cont'd) and the sign trade, these modern synthetic colors can be used on other exterior surfaces including store fronts, lawn furniture and metalwork. The colors dry quickly and level out free of brush marks. Available in the 12 colors shown on page 22 in the fol lowing sizes: Gallons Quarts Pints Blocking-Out White -- the recommended product for paint ing out old copy before re-lettering. It has intense hiding, easy working properties and dries to a semi-lustre finish which is easy to paint and letter over. Dries in two to four hours to a hard surface -- ready for final coating. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Pints Poster Green -- a high lustre, solid covering green paint of excellent quality for the backs and frames of sign boards. Provides an attractive finish coat that will give maximum protection at minimum cost. Available in standard Poster Green in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Galvanized Iron & Metal Primer -- see below under Metal Primers. METAL PRIMERS Red Lead Primer An excellent all-purpose primer for use on metal surfaces to protect the metal from rusting. A top grade product proven by test. May be brushed or sprayed -- has excellent adhesion on bare metal. It can be coated over with most any exterior paint. Available in red lead color in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Pints Bond-On Metal Primer This product has widespread popularity among automobile refinishers and sign painters. It combines rust inhibiting properties with excellent adhesion and the ability to hold out finish coats evenly. Dries in six to eight hours to a dull, medium-dark gray finish. May be applied direct to galvanealled metal or to galvanized metal which has been given an acid wash. Available in Gray only, shown on page 22 in the follow ing sizes: Gallons Quarts Pints 49 TOC 002177 O'BRIEN PAINTS SECTION III MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Asphaltum Black A first grade, pure Gilsonite product for any surface where an inexpensive gloss black finish is desired. Dries hard in about twelve hours. An all-purpose item around manu facturing and industrial plants -- for use on fences, fire es capes, tanks, smoke stacks, boiler fronts, etc. Available in Black only in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Pints Dryer, No. 1 Japan A popular, medium priced, general purpose Japan dryer. High strength, it can be used in oil, paint and enamel. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Pints Vi Pints Exterior Clear Lacquer This water clear material is widely used to simplify the maintenance of bronze, aluminum and stainless steel metal work on large buildings. It is easily applied with brush or spray and has unusual durability. Doesn't discolor and keeps the metal looking bright and new. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Pints Vi Pints Clear Cement Coating A water clear, light bodied waterproofing for use on in terior concrete, cement and brick surfaces. It should be brushed on for best results. Available in the following sizes: Gallons General Purpose Oil A rapid drying mixture of Pre-Shrunk Oils which when used as a reducer with ready mixed house paints, paste paints, etc., imparts greater hardness of film, easier working and brushing qualities plus higher lustre. Also recommended for use as a clear coating on cement and concrete floors. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Dryer, All-Purpose No. 1188 A better, more uniform, more dependable dryer than the older type Japans. The use of very small quantities will "step up" the drying of oil, paints and enamels. Ordinarily, a half-pint is about right for use with a regular one-hun dred pound lead and oil mixture. Available in the following sizes: Gallons Pints Quarts 1/2 Pints Knot Sealer, L-1796 Recommended by the Western Pine Association, this clear sealer is used over knots to prevent them from bleeding and causing discoloration of the finish coats applied over them. Knot Sealer should be brushed on well over the un primed knots and surrounding area and allowed to dry over night before the next coat of paint is applied. Dries, set to touch, in fifteen minutes. Covers approximately 500 square feet per gallon. Conforms with specification WP-578. Available' in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Pints 49 TOC 002178 25 i 1 O'BRIEN PAINTS SECTION III Neutralizing Solution Lacquer Thinner, I A special chemical hardener for preparing cement and con General Purpose crete surfaces for painting. It neutralizes free alkali and actually prevents dusting and crumbling. May also be used on plaster where free alkali is present. Dries overnight. A high quality, non-blushing type thinner for use in all kinds of lacquer products. Also good for cleaning brushes. Available in the following sizes: Available in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Gallons Quarts Pints Reducit Tack-lt I Reducit is an all-purpose thinner Tack-it is a clear liquid that cleans, dulls and slightly softens old enamel or varnish surfaces. Applied just be recommended for thinning all fore painting, it insures a strong bond between the new and types of enamels, including syn old coatings. It minimizes the danger of the ne'<- finish thetics, flat paints, house paints, chipping off the old. It can be applied with a rag direct to primers, undercoaters, bulletin the old high gloss surface or can be added to the under colors, etc. It may also be used to clean brushes -- does coat. May also be used to clean brushes. not injure brush settings. It should not be used in shellac or lacquer. Reducit has no disagreeable odor. Available in the following sizes: Available in the following sizes: Gallons Quarts Gallons Quarts Pints Pints Vi Pints' DECORATOR'S AND ARCHITECT'S COLOR MANUAL Here's the best, the most complete and the handiest color "tool" in the industry. Interior decorators, architects, painters and maintenance buyers throughout America acclaim it as "tops" for quick, easy, correct color styling of interiors -- from modest apartments to elaborate homes and large institutions. Contains scores of the latest, hi-styled paint colors -- on large 3 x 6" swatches, split for easy comparison and matching. Also complete paint specifications, dozens of color scheme suggestions plus a full set of color cards with actual paint chips on all the important interior and exterior finishes in the complete O'Brien line. Use the copy in your O'Brien dealer's store -- or better yet, buy a copy of this handy manual for your own personal use. 26 49 TOC 002179 SECTION IV Complete Specifications for Finishing New "Unpainted" Surfaces General Conditions Scop* of Work -- the painting contractor is to furnish all material, labor, tools and equipment necessary to do the complete job. Workmanship -- all work is to be done by able, skilled mechanics. No paint or varnish is to be applied until the preceding coat is thoroughly dry and hard. No exterior painting is to be done during rainy, damp or frosty weather. No interior painting is to be done on new construction until the building thoroughly dries out. After sufficient drying, enamels and varnishes are to be sanded lightly between coats and dusted before next coat is applied. All prime coats must be tinted to approximate the color of the finish coat. All nail holes are to be filled after priming with putty tinted to match finish color. Materials -- all materials used under the painting contract are to be O'Brien Finishes, delivered on the job in sealed containers. Any necessary thinning or mixing is to be done on the job, in exact accordance with the manufacturer's directions, as printed on the package. Material is to be applied per direc tions on label. Any tinting or color matching is to be done on the job and architect's approval is necessary before application is be gun. Preparation of Surface -- the painting contractor is en tirely responsible for the finished job and therefore, he shall not start any part of it until the surfaces are in proper condition. If the painting contractor considers any surface so unsuit able for proper finishing that it cannot be corrected by slight sanding, he shall notify the architect in writing and shall not apply any material until the surface has been made satisfactory or until the architect instructs him to proceed. All knots or sappy spots are to be given a prime coat of shellac (inside), or O'Brien's Knot Sealer (outside) before painting. Old painted surfaces which are peeling and scaling are to be scraped and wire brushed before painting. Old paint is to be burned off on extremely bad surfaces. Metal surfaces containing grease and oil are to be cleaned with turpentine or naphtha before painting. Cement Floors -- Cement floors, next to the ground, should be tested for moisture by placing a blotter on the surface with a weight on it. Allow it to remain on the surfaces for sometime before removing. If the blotter shows evidences of moisture, the architect is to be notified and the painting held up until given his approval. Hard troweled cement floors are to be etched with a solu tion of one part muriatic acid and three parts water. Mix ture is to be applied with an old broom -- one gallon for each 100 square feet. When bubbling stops, flush off with clear water and allow the surface to dry. New Plaster -- must be thoroughly dry before painting. In doubtful instances, the architect is to be notified in writing before proceeding. Protection of Property and Removal -- the painting contractor is responsible for the condition of the building in his charge. He shall protect adjacent work and material, as well as his own. When the job is completed, he will remove all surplus ma terials and his equipment, and he will clean off misplaced paint, varnish or enamel -- leaving the premises in perfect, clean condition, acceptable to the architect. New Exterior Surfaces NEW WOOD SIDING AND TRIM Lastroas Finish -- prime coat of either "75" or T.T.O. Primer. Finish with one coat of either "75" or T.T.O. House Paint. Eggshell Finish -- use two coats of "75" Exterior Eggshell House Paint. Clear Finish (high lustre) -- two coats of Exterior Wood Finish, Clear. Stain Finish -- two coats of Shingle Stain. Bright Trim Finish (high lustre) -- two coats of Trim & Trellis Colors. REDWOOD SIDING Stain Finish -- two coats Pen-chrome Redwood Finish. ASBESTOS SHINGLES Lnstrons Finish -- prime coat of "75" House Paint re duced with three quarts "701" Clear Sealer per gallon -- followed with one coat of "75" House Paint. Eggshell Finish.-- prime coat consisting of one-half "75" Exterior Eggshell Paint Reducer and one-half "75" Ex terior Eggshell House Paint. Finish with one coat of "75" Exterior Eggshell House Paint. STUCCO, BRICK, CONCRETE Eggshell Finish -- same as above under "Asbestos Shingles." Flat Finish -- prime coat consisting of one-half Con crete & Stucco Paint Reducer and one-half Concrete & Stucco Paint. Finish with one coat of Concrete & Stucco Paint. WOOD SHINGLES Eggshell Finish -- use two coats of "75" Exterior Eggshell House Paint. Stain Finish -- two coats of Shingle Stain. (NOTE) -- shingles may be dipped in bundles for first coat. LOG SIDING Clear Finish -- two coats of Exterior Wood Finish, Clear or Atlas Oil. IRON AND STEEL Note -- if the iron or steel has been shop-coated and the shop-coat is in good condition, i.e., not rusting through -- the primer specified below may be omitted in all in stances. Colored Finish (light and dark colors) -- prime coat of Red Lead Primer. Follow with a coat of "75" or T.T.O. House Paint Primer. Finish with a coat of "75" or T.T.O. House Paint. 49 TOC 002180 O'BRIEN PAINTS SECTION IV Colored Finish (bright color) -- prime coat of Red Lead Primer. Follow with two coats of Trim & Trellis Colors. Aluminum Finish -- prime coat of Red Lead Primer. Complete with two coats of either T.T.O. or ReadyMixed Aluminum Paint. Heat Resisting Aluminum Finish -- two coats of Heat Re sisting Aluminum. Low Cost Black Finish -- prime coat of Red Lead Prime.. Finish with one coat of Waterproof Coating Black, Gloss. GALVANIZED SIGNS Colored Finish -- prime coat of Red Lead Primer or BondOn Primer. Follow with one coat of Bulletin Paint Blocking-Out White. Finish with Bulletin Colors. GALVANIZED OR TIN ROOFS Colored Finish -- prime coat of Red Lead Primer. Com plete with one coat of Tinner's Red. Interior Surfaces WOODWORK. CABINETS, PANELING, TRIM High Lustre Enamel a. Three Coat Work -- one coat of White Surfacer; one coat of White Surfacer and Flexico Enamel mixed half and half; one coat of Flexico Enamel. (Note -- Liquid-Lite Non-Yellowing Gloss, LiquidLite Neutral Gloss White may be substituted for Flexico in above specification.) b. Two Coat Work -- one coat of Double-Up Enamel Undercoat and one coat of Flexico Enamel. Eggshell Enamel Finish a. Three Coat Work -- one coat of Double-Up Enamel Undercoat. Follow with two coats of Liquid-Lite Eggshell (non-yellowing or neutral) White Enamel. (Note -- Satin Finish may be substituted for LiquidLite Eggshell Enamel.) b. Two Coat Work -- same specifications as above, eliminating the second coat of Liquid-Lite Eggshell Enamel. Satin Finish Deep Colored Finish -- one coat of DoubleUp Enamel Undercoat followed with two coats of Satin Finish Deep Color. Blonde Rabbed Finish -- one coat of Pen-chrome "blonde" Wood Stain. Finish with two coats of Pen-chrome Clear Finish. Blonde High lastre Finish -- one coat of Pen-chrome "blonde" Wood Stain. Finish with two coats of Penchrome Hi-Lustre, Clear. Notnral Robbed Finish -- one coat of Pen-chrome FillerSealer followed with one coat of Pen-chrome Clear Finish. Notnral High Lastre Finish -- one coat of Pen-chrome Filler-Sealer. Finish with one coat of Pen-chrome HiLustre, Clear. Dark Stain Rubbed Finish -- one coat of Pen-chrome Pene trating Oil Stain; one coat of White Shellac followed with one or two coats of Pen-chrome Clear Finish. Dark Stain, High Lastre or to be rubbed -- one coat of Penchrome Penetrating Oil Stain; one wash coat of White Shellac and two coats of Master Seat Finishing and Rubbing Varnish. PLASTER, HARD WALLBOARD, CANVAS, METAL Washable Flat Wall Finish (pastel tints! -- two coats of Liquid Velvet Wall Primer and Sealer and one coat of Liquid Velvet. Two coats of Sateen may be used as alternate specification. Washable Flat Wall Finish (deep colors) --one coat of "701" Clear Sealer, one coat of mixture consisting of equal parts "701" Clear Sealer and Liquid Velvet of the final color. Finish with one cdat of Liquid Velvet Deep Color or deep mixtures. Two coats of Sateen may be used as alternate specification. Washable Flat Wall Finish (stippled! -- two coats of Liquid Velvet Wall Primer & Sealer and one coat of Liquid Velvet Stippling White, stippled. One-Coat Hat Wall Finish (pastel or deep colors) -- one coat of Liquid Velvet or Sateen. Rubberized Hat Wall Hnish -- one or two coats of Sateen. Semi-Gloss Wall Finish (pastel colors) -- two coats of Liquid Velvet Wall Primer and Sealer followed with one coat of Satin Finish. Semi-Gloss Wall Hnish (deep colors) -- one coat of "701" Clear Sealer; one coat of mixture consisting of equal parts "701" Clear Sealer and Satin Finish Deep Color; one coat of Satin Finish Deep Color. Interior Gloss Finish -- one coat of Liquid Velvet Wall Primer & Sealer and two coats of Lustre-Tone. Finest Htah Lastre Enamel Hnish -- one coat of Liquid Velvet Wall Primer & Sealer and two coats of Flexico Enamel or Liquid-Lite Enamel (non-yellowing or neutral gloss). DRI-WALL SURFACES (Sheetrock, Wallboord, Etc.) Flat, Semi-Gloss, Gloss Finishes -- prime with one coat of Vite Dri-Wall Primer and finish with one coat of eith er Liquid Velvet (flat), Sateen, Satin Finish or LustreTone. Note -- to finish where texture paint has been ap plied over dri-wall surfaces -- follow specifications above for one coat or three coat work under "Plaster". HEAVY. SOFT INSULATING OR ACOUSTICAL BOARD Hot Finish -- apply one or two coats of Celluseal Flat White. CONCRETE AND CEMENT WALLS Note -- follow specifications above under "Plaster". Rough and pitted walls may be first built up by apply ing one or two coats of the conventional cement base, water thinned paints. MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT Lsstrons Enamel Hnish (metal or shop-coated metal) -- one coat of Bond-On Metal Primer and one coat of Mech-A-Namel. Interior Floors (See page 30 for Exterior Floors) OAK. OPEN GRAIN WOOD FLOORS Clear, "Nea-Snrfaee" Finish -- two coats of Pen-chrome Filler Sealer and one coat of wax. Stained, "Naa-Sntrface" Finish -- same as above. Tint the 28 49 TOC 002181 O'BRIEN PAINTS SECTION IV Filler-Sealer to the desired shade with Oil Colors. Penetrating Seal Finish -- two coats of Heavy Duty Pene trating Floor Seal. Penetrating Seal Finish with Suer -- one coat of Heavy Duty Penetrating Floor S)i and one coat of Natural Paste Filler. Finish by buffii :. Clear, High Lustre "Surface ilm" Finish -- one coat of Natural Paste Filler; one wash coat of Shellac and two coats of Pyramid 4-Hour \ arnish or Celluseal Clear. Clear, Satiny "Surface Him" Finish -- one coat of Penchrome Filler Sealer and one coat of Pen-chrome Clear Finish, buffed. Low Cost, Clear, High Lustre "Surface Pflm" Finish -- one coat of Adamantean Filler & Surfacer and one coat of "910" Varnish or Celluseal Clear. High Speed, Clear Finish -- two coats of Pen-Sheen. Stained, High Lastre "Surface Film" Finish -- one coat of Natural Paste Filler, tinted; one wash coat of Shellac and two thin coats of any of the following varnishes: Master Quick Spar, Celluseal Clear, Pyramid 4-Hour Floor or "910" Varnish. MAPLE. PINE, CLOSE GRAIN WOOD FLOORS Clear, "Nen-Snrface" Hnlsh -- two coats of Heavy Duty Penetrating Floor Seal followed with a coat of floor wax. Stained, "Nea-Snrface" Finish -- same as above. Tint the Floor Seal with Liquid Oil Colors or Pyramid Paste Stains. Clear, High Lastre "Snrface Him" Hnlsh -- three thin coats of either Master Quick Spar, Celluseal Clear, Pyramid 4-Hour Floor or "910" Varnish. Clear, Satiny "Snrface Film" Hnish -- one coat of Penchrome Filler-Sealer and one coat of Pen-chrome Clear Finish, buffed. Low Cost, Clear, High Lastre "Snrface Film" Finish -- one coat of Adamantean Filler & Surfacer and one coat of "910" Varnish or Celluseal Clear. High Speed, Clear Hnish -- two coats of Pen-Sheen. Stained, High lustre "Snrface Him" Hnish -- one coat of Pen-chrome Stain; one wash coat of Shellac and two thin coats of Pyramid 4-Hour Floor Varnish. Colored Enamel Hnish -- three thin coats of Floor & Deck Enamel. GYMNASIUM FLOORS (Usually Maple) Clear, High Lnstre Finish -- three thin coats of Gym nasium Finish. DANCE FLOORS (Usually Maple) Claar, Wax Hnish -- two coats of Heavy Duty Pene trating Floor Seal finished with one or two coats of floor wax. Polish wax with heavy polishing machine. WOOD FLOORS IN INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS -- (Usually Maple) Clear, "Nea-Slip" Finish -- two coats of Heavy Duty Penetrating Floor Seal. Lew Cost, Clear, High Lastre Hnish -- two coats of Cellu seal Clear. HEAVY DUTY OR INLAID LINOLEUM Lnstrens Hnish -- one coat of Clear Coat Linoleum Finish. PRINTED LINOLEUM Lnstrens Finish -- one coat of Linoleum Varnish. CORK OR CORK TILE FLOORS Clear Hnish -- two coats of Heavy Duty Penetrating Floor Seal. CEMENT AND CONCRETE FLOORS Claar Finish (to prevent dusting) -- one coat of Clear Cement Coating. Colored Enamel Finish -- two or three thin coats of Floor & Deck Enamel. 49 TOC 002182 29 SECTION V Complete Specifications for "Repainting" All Types of Surfaces EXTERIOR SURFACES PREVIOUSLY PAINTED WOOD SIDING Preparation -- if the house has peeled, try to find the source of trouble and correct it. Seal loose joints, im proper flashing, correct lack of venting, etc. Then, if possible, remove with blow torch all loose paint from areas where peeling has occurred. If cost of removal is prohibitive, wire brush peeling areas vigorously with a wire brush. Loose dirt should be dusted from all sur faces and any grease washed off completely. Lsstreos Finish -- one coat of "75" or T.T.O. House Paint will suffice on clean surfaces in good condition. On "weathered" or dirty surfaces, a prime coat of either "75" House Paint Primer or T.T.O. Primer should pre cede the finish coat. A two coat job will be more satis factory and will prove more economical -- for long run durability. Eggshell Finish -- for white or light tints, one or two coats of Eggshell Exterior Paint. Clear Finish (high lustre) -- one or two coats of Ex terior Wood Finish, Clear. Note -- if wood is badly stained or darkened, the only way to renew it is to re move the old natural finish completely and then bleach the wood surface. Stain Finish -- over previously stained siding, apply two coats of Shingle Stain. Two coats are recommended instead pf one for real economy. Bright Trim Finish -- one or two coat of Trim and Trellis Colors. ASBESTOS SHINGLES Lnstrens Finish -- one coat of "75" or T.T.O. House Paint. If surfaces are badly weathered or extremely dirty prime with either "75" House Paint Primer or T.T.O. Primer before applying finish coat. Eggshell Finish -- one or two coats of "75" Exterior Egg shell House Paint. Note -- if the shingles are extremely weathered and porous, substitute a prime coat of half and half "75" Exterior Eggshell Paint Reducer and "75" Exterior Eggshell House Paint for the initial coat in this specification. STUCCO, BRICK, CONCRETE Preparation -- wire brush the surface and remove loose dirt. Patch any cracks with mortar. Allow to dry and then spot coat the patches with Concrete and Stucco Paint Reducer. Eggshell Finish -- one coat of "75" Exterior Eggshell House Paint will provide a satisfactory result on sur faces in good condition. Surfaces requiring two coats should be given a prime coat consisting of half and half "75" Exterior Eggshell Paint Reducer and "75" Exterior Eggshell House Paint. Hat Finish -- on good previously painted surfaces one coat of Concrete & Stucco Paint will give a good result. On poor surfaces, the finish coat should be preceded with a prime coat consisting of half and half Concrete & Stucco Paint Reducer and Concrete & Stucco Paint. WOOD SHINGLES Eggshell Finish -- one or two coats of "75" Exterior Egg shell House Paint. Stain Finish one or two coats of Shingle Stain. Note-- don't apply Shingle Stain over surfaces which have been previously painted. Use only over stained surfaces of similar color. LOG SIDING P Clear Finish -- one or t* . coats of Exterior Wood Fin ish, Clear or Atlas Oil. 14 to IRON AND STEEL t Preparation -- if the surface is rusting, it must be brisk ly wire brushed or sandblasted and all rust removed. Then apply a prime coat of Red Lead Primer and allow to harden for a week, if possible. If the surface is in good condition, dust with brush to remove all loose dirt and clean off any oil or grease. Colored Finish (light or dark colors) -- prime coat of either "75" or T.T.O. Primer followed with a coat of "75" or T.T.O. House Paint. The prime coat can be eliminated over surfaces in good condition if time and cost necessitate a one coat job. Colored Finish (bright color) -- one or two coats of Trim & Trellis Colors. Alnminnm Finish -- one or two coats of either T.T.O. or Ready-Mixed Aluminum Paint. Heat Resisting Alnminnm Finish -- one or two coats of Heat Resisting Aluminum Paint. Low Cost Black Finish -- one coat of Waterproof Coat ing Black, Gloss. GALVANIZED SIGNS Colored Finish -- prime coat of Bulletin Blocking-Out White and a finish coat of Bulletin Colors. GALVANIZED OR TIN ROOFS One or two coats of Tinner's Red. CONCRETE FLOORS Preparation -- surfaces should be perfectly clean and dry -- all loose paint, grease, oil and dirt removed. Colored Enamel Finish -- two thin coats of Floor & Deck Enamel or Pen-Tex. WOOD FLOORS Colored Enamel Finish -- same specifications as above under "Concrete Floors." Clear Finish -- two thin coats of Master Quick Spar Varnish. INTERIOR SURFACES WOODWORK, CABINETS, PANELING, TRIM Preparation -- the old surfaces should be washed clean -- free of loose dirt, grease, oil or wax. All cracks, nail holes and defects should be patched with a good grade putty or plastic wood. Then sand the surface lightly with a 2-0 sandpaper. Before painting, remove any sanding dust by going over the surface with a duster or tack rag. Note -- when refinishing over old glossy surfaces and sanding isn't practical, wipe the surfaces, just be fore painting, with O'Brien's Tack-it. This will insure a proper bond and will eliminate chipping. High Lustra Enamel Finish a. Two Coat Work -- prime the surface with White Surfacer and finish with a coat of either Flexico, 30 49 TOC 002183 SECTION V Liquid-Lite (non-yellowing or neutral gloss). Note -- where the finish color is dark, mix White Surfacer half and half with the finish enamel for the prime coat. b. One Coat Work -- apply one coat of either Flexico or Liquid-Lite (non-yellowing or neutral gloss). Eggshell Enamel Finish a. Two Coat Work -- prime the surface with DoubleUp Undercoat and finish with a coat of either Liquid-Lite (non-yellowing or neutral eggshell) or Satin Finish. Note -- for under dark colors mix un dercoat and finish color half-half for prime coat. b. One Coat Work -- one coat of either Liquid-Lite (non-yellowing or neutral eggshell) or Satin Finish. Stain and Varnish Finishes -- where the surface is in good condition as far as color is concerned and there is no evidence of alligatoring, cracking or spotting, simply wash the surface to remove all traces of dirt, wax, oil or grease and then sandpaper lightly. Remove sanding dust with duster or, preferably, with a tack rag. If the old varnished surfaces appear very hard and glossy, wipe with a rag saturated with Tack-it, just before refinishing. Where the old surface is alligatoring, cracking or dis coloring in spots, satisfactory refinishing requires remov al of the old finish with Quick-Cut or Master Paint & Varnish Remover. Then sand the bare surfaces smooth and refinish according to directions for New Wood on page 28. For the refinishing of surfaces in good condition, apply one or two coats of any of. the following varnishes -- the kind being dependent upon the type of lustre desired. (Gloss) -- Master Quick Spar, "910" Varnish or Master Seat Finishing & Rubbing. (Satin, rubbed effect) -- Pyramid 4-Hour Satin Finish or Pen-chrome Clear Fin ish. PLASTER. HARD WALLBOARD, CANVAS, METAL Preparation -- for a perfect result, the walls should be washed clean with a good washing powder and then rinsed off with clear water. All cracks should be patched with a spackle or a patching plaster, and when dry, spot primed with a coat of shellac or "701" Clear Sealer. If the wall surfaces had been calcimined or starched, the washing recommended above should be done with warm water to insure complete removal. Washable Rat Wall Finish (pastel tints) -- two coats are recommended. A prime coat of Liquid Velvet Wall Primer & Sealer tinted to approximate final color and a finish coat of Liquid Velvet. Two coats of Sateen may be used as alternate specification. Washable Flat Wail Finish (deep colors) -- two coats are necessary. A prime coat consisting of equal parts "701" Clear Sealer and Liquid Velvet of the finish color and a finish coat of Liquid Velvet. Two coats of Sateen may be used as alternate specification. One Coat Hat, Semi-Gloss, Gloss Finishes -- if the surfaces have been washed clean; there is to be no drastic change in color and the surface is sealed, i.e., has a good film of paint on it -- one coat of Liquid Velvet, Sateen, Satin Finish, Lustre-Tone, Liquid-Lite or Flexico will normally produce a satisfactory one coat job. If the sur faces appear porous, a prime coat of Liquid Velvet Wall Primer & Sealer or Double-Up Undercoat should be used. DRI-WALL SURFACES (Sheetrock, Wallboard, Etc.) See specifications above for "Plaster, Hard Wallboard, Etc." CONCRETE AND CEMENT WALLS See specifications above for "Plaster, Hard Wallboard, Etc." HEAVY. SOFT INSULATING OR ACOUSTICAL BOARD Hat Finish -- one or two coats of Celluseal Flat White. OVER WALLPAPER Hat Finish -- one coat of Liquid Velvet will usually cover most wallpaper patterns. The real success of this type of paint job is dependent upon how tight the wall paper is fastened to the wall. If the paper is loose, the job will not be satisfactory. Liquid Velvet will not tend to loosen the paper if it has proper adherence. O'Brien's Sateen may also be used over wallpaper. OVER WATER PAINTS (such as Kem-Tone, O'Lite, Etc.) Hat Hnlsh -- if the same type of coating is to be used, one coat of Sateen will normally provide a satisfactory job. If a highly washable flat finish is desired -- two coats are recommended -- one coat of Liquid Velvet Wall Primer & Sealer and one coat of Liquid Velvet. SUGGESTIONS FOR GETTING BETTER RESULTS IN WALL FINISHING Stir the paint thoroughly before use. Use a good brush. It a primer is to be used, it should be tinted to ap proximate color of the nish coat. When deep colors are used, two coats are absolutely necessary. The first coat must be a sealing coat con sisting of three parts "701" Clear Sealer and one part Liquid Velvet of the finish color. Best results will be obtained with deep colors if the final coat is stippled or applied with a roller applica tor. Don't attempt to do too large of a "stretch" at one time. A wet edge must be constantly maintained to prevent laps. Flow the paint on --- and brush out with a criss-cross motion to insure uniform distribution. Room should be ventilated to insure drying of paint. Don't apply paint when room temperature is below SO. Allow overnight drying between coats. MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT Preparation (natal) -- if in good condition, simply wash thoroughly with naphtha or turpentine to remove grease, oil and dirt. Sandpaper lightly and then apply a coat of Tack-it just before painting. If any rust is present, re move with sandpaper and coat with Bond-On Metal Primer. Preparation (weed) -- wash thoroughly with naphtha or turpentine to remove dirt, grease and oil. Sand lightly and apply a coat of Tack-it just before painting. Lastreas Eaamel Finish -- one or two coats of either Flexico, Mech-A-Namel, Quick Drying Enamel or Trim & Trellis Colors. If two coats are necessary, allow first to dry hard and then sand lightly before application of second coat. 49 TOC 002184 1 SECTION VI Factory Maintenance Recommendations In factories and industrial plants where machinery, tools and equipment must be maintained in tip-top condition for efficient operation and long life -- it always costs more not to paint. Many paint manufacturers make a practice of shipping out specially labeled paints for factory maintenance. O'Brien has not adopted this policy except for a few special prod ucts formulated to meet certain unusual finishing require ments. Regular stock O'Brien finishes like Liquid Velvet, Satin Finish, Liquid-Lite and Floor & Deck Enamel are the best products we can possibly make for the decoration and protection of factory buildings and equipment. Moreover, these stock O'Brien finishes are carried by dealers in all parts of the country and thus are readily available. AH stock O'Brien products have been used extensively in fac tory maintenance painting for many years and will provide maximum performance and satisfaction. The finishing recommendations in this section are general. Specific products for painting old and new surfaces will be found on pages 3, 4, 5 and 6. General Purposes of Factory Pointing -- are as follows: 1. To preserve and extend the life of valuable assets. 2. To provide a cheerful place to work. 3. To promote cleanliness -- because the cleanliness of the workmen and the place in which they work will be ultimately reflected in the products which they help to manufacture. 4. To improve efficiency by providing better light, less eye strain and the easier execution of manual tasks. 5. To insure safety by identifying danger points, fire fighting equipment and by regulating traffic. Walls and Ceilings -- even with present day fluorescent lighting, the use of proper paint colors can greatly increase the available light in working spaces. The use of white, which shows dirt the most, is not necessary. Pale ivory or yellow will give nearly as much light reflection -- at the same time providing interest and cheer. See page 33 for light reflectance values of various O'Brien colors. Dadoes and Columns -- painting these surfaces a medium or dark color can make a plant appear "cut-up" and can also cause serious loss of light reflection. Dadoes and columns should be painted up to four or five feet in a medium, serviceable color. Surfaces above should be paint ed in same light colors as walls and ceiling. Floors -- light reflection plus the safety factor should be considered in painting floors. A medium color, like Port land Gray or York Gray is every bit as serviceable as dark er colors. Light reflection is preserved and safety is in creased because tools and other objects lying on the floor are much more visible against a light color. Production Machinery -- a greatly improved technique for painting has been developed, particularly for machines at which an operator works. The body of the machine is painted a soft medium gray or green (Mech-A-Namel Gray or Flexico Enamel Aqua Green); the working area is painted a soft contrasting cream or beige (Lustre-Tone Ivory); danger points are painted a bright orange (Mech-A-Namel Orange). By utilizing this kind of color scheme, the ma chine is given considerable interest and attractiveness. The operator's attention is automatically, without strain, 32 called to its most important area because of color contrast. The orange danger points improve safety. Pipeline Identification -- one of the best ways to save time and confusion in plant maintenance is to properly identify all pipelines by the use of colors. A standard set of sug gested identification rclors is given below: Hot water -- Mech-A-Namel Gray Cold Water -- Flexico Enamel Colony Blue Live Steam -- Floor & Deck Enamel Monterey Brown Return Steam -- Mech-A-Namel Orange Electric Conduit -- Mech-A-Namel Green Sewer -- General Black Enamel Fire Lines -- Mech-A-Namel Red Air Lines -- Lustre-Tone White. Traffic and Zona Marking -- large industrial plants main tain order and promote efficiency and eliminate confusion by properly marking all zones for the storage of materials so that the aisles for their transport and movements are constantly kept open. Traffic and Zone Marking Paints are available in white and orange. Mech-A-Namel in Red and Green is also used for this purpose. Laboratories and Special Fume Problems -- normally, O'Brien's Fume Safe White Enamel is recommended for surfaces ex posed to strong fumes present in laboratories. It is recom mended however, that maintenance buyers write the O'Brien Corporation for recommendations on special problems -- giving complete information regarding the type of fumes present. Moisture Laden Roams (such as in textile mills) -- they present very difficult finishing problems. Write O'Brien for recommendations, giving as complete information as pos sible. Exterior Metal Surfaces -- for iron and steel, follow the specifications given on pages 27, 30. Exterior Aluminum is not corrodible to any great degree but most users have found it advisable to paint it. This may be accomplished in the same manner as any other metal, except that Red Lead Primer should not be used. Instead, it should be primed with Bond-On Metal Primer. Exterior Stucco, Concrete, Old Brick -- painting according to directions on page 30 will often preserve these surfaces most effectively as well as enhance their appearance. For maximum economy, colors of the beige or oxide red type should be used. Steel Tanks (exterior) -- for minimum evaporation loss, white paint should be used on exterior steel tanks. Light Gray and Aluminum paint is also very "suitable. The very best way to maintain outdoor steel tanks is to wirebrusn completely to remove all rust. Prirqe with Red Lead Primer and finish with the best quality paint. WASHABILITY OF PAINTS Washable paints can do more for long run economy in a painting program than any other single factor. In factories particularly, washing is much less an upset to production than repainting and Pre-Shrunk Finishes like Liquid Vel vet, Satin Finish or Liquid-Lite, which can be washed many times between paintings, give many extra years of service at no extra cost to their users. 49 TOC 002185 SECTION VII The Use of Color in Decorating The proper use of color in decorating is most important and it is a subject upon which man; books have been writ ten. Included herewith, are a few general ideas which are the result of experience -- and which may be helpful and beneficial. Color Moons Light -- not only in the quality of the light but in the quantity too. As a guide in selecting the proper colors on surfaces and in rooms where ample light is re quired, we list below the actual light reflectance values of standard O'Brien wall finish colors, Colors in other types of paints, such as house paint, can be judged by their com parison with similar wall finish colors. Liquid Velvet Color Light Reflectance Value (maximum equals 100) White ____!.86 Canary !76 Cream 75 Ivory White72 Peach 71 Off White _____________ 70 Coral ------------------------------------------------------- 68 Ivory 67 Colonial Buff ----------------------------------------- 63 Plum Tint ____________________ 61 Camellia 60 Chartreuse _:---------------------------- -------------._ 58 Light Green ------------------------------------------- 58 Frost Blue --__ _--_!____________________53 Mist Blue _53 Persian Gray 51 Aqua Green_____________________________50 Warm and Cool Colors -- warm colors suggest warmth be cause they resemble the sun and fire. Cool colors create a cool atmosphere because they suggest water and foliage. Warm colors appear to advance while cool colors seem to retreat. Wav Colors Cream Peach Coral Pink Red Yellow Cool Colors Blue Green Grays Neutral Colors -- neutral greens, such as Light Green- Harmony of Colors -- this is a broad and technical subject. Generally speaking, there are veiy few colors which will not go well together and all O'Brien wall finish colors are "Keyed" to harmonize with each other. The O'Brien Cor poration maintains a Color Clinic whose services are avail able to O'Brien users on home, industrial, school and com mercial building projects which require special help. Grayed or Muted Colors -- these are straight, pure hues which have been softened by the addition of a small amount of black or any colors which complement, i.e., Light Green can be softened by the addition of a small amount of red violet. Grayed colors are very popular today because they look so well with modem furnishings, fabrics, floor cover ings, etc. And too, their use makes mistakes in color har mony less likely. Color hi Home or Oflieo -- your own personal color prefer ences should be given full reign. Adequate light reflection and color harmony are of real importance but the key to satisfaction is to use colors which you yourself like to live with. Color la Stores and Showrooms -- the most important fac tor, other than adequate light, is to use colors which will enhance the appearance of the merchandise being displayed. For instance, an automotive dealer painted his modem show room walls with Liquid Velvet Black. From the street, the passerby only noticed the beautiful cars, which stood out because of the dark, inconspicuous walls. Color in Dining Rooms -- use only colors which are ap petizing and which create a pleasant atmosphere. Generally, some red should be incorporated into the decorating scheme as it has a stimulating effect on the appetite. Color In Schools -- colors which afford good light and make for a pleasant surrounding should be used. For full information and suggested color schemes on school decorat ing, write O'Brien for copy of brochure, entitled -- School Interiors, Color Layouts for Modern Classrooms. Color hi Hospitals -- adequate light reflection, lack of glare and pleasant surroundings must be considered in planning the color scheme. Important too is the necessity for interest and lack of monotony. Further information can be obtained by writing for O'Brien booklet entitled. The Proper Use of Color in Hospital Decoration. 49 TOC 002186 33 SECTION VIII Special Problems in Painting Peeling and Blistering of Exterior Paints -- peeling and blister ing of paint is always due to water or moisture. Exhaustive tests prove that a good paint, applied to a sound surface under satisfactory drying conditions will give a very satis factory performance. The primary causes of peeling and the principle behind blistering is explained in the following article, reprinted from the October, 1949 issue of the American Paint and Oil Dealer. Blisters By M. F. TAGGART "Did you ever see a blister on a piece of finished fur niture? No. Did you ever see blisters on a frame house, well-painted, with good paint? Yes. Hundreds of blis ters, hundreds of times! You'll have a lot of headaches caused by blisters in paint if you are in the paint business. Good wallpaper will blister too, if conditions prevail which cause good paints to blister. What are blisters? Let's consider a little lesson in high school physics. A soap bubble is a perfect blister. An inflated tire tube is a perfect blister. Bubble-gum is a perfect blister; so is a basketball, a football, a balloon, a dirigible. You, too, can name several other man-made deliberate blisters. A blister is simply a sound film of some pliable mate rial surrounding some gas or fluid which is under pres sure. A blister in a paint film on the outside of a frame house is a pliable intact film without a hole in the film, holding some gas or liquid or both under pressure. Never anything else. Two things are required, a good elastic film and something to cause pressure. Usually blisters contain at least some water -- dis tilled water originally before it became loaded with solubles taken out of the wood or the back of the paint. Remember, only a perfectly good auto tire tube can be inflated to hold up your car and just as surely only a good paint film will blister. Our American way of life calls for lots of bathing, washing, boiling foods in water -- even cooling down the furnace with frequent filling of the water-pan to raise the relative humidity. Then, too, we insulate to maintain even temperatures. Many homes of today are miniature low pressure steam boilers in disguise. We fill our homes with water vapor, elevate the tem perature with respect to the outside wall, then the steam under pressure travels right through wallpaper, paint, plaster, wood paneling, or what have you, all the way to the underside of the cold paint film where the steam may blow up the good paint film as a gas or be condensed to water and pushed outward by more steam. Then the paint, being a sound membrane without a hole in it, is blown up, forming blisters here and there. In time the pressure may become so great as to rup ture the film, and, pop-goes-the-weasel, you have curl ing back from the hole, eventual peeling if it is severe -- and then the paint or painter gets blamed. It was no fault of the painter and the blister itself is proof that the paint was good up to the birth of the blister. All of this has been given wide publicity by Illinois University at Campaign, the Forest Product* Laboratory at Madison, Wisconsin, and Purdue Univer sity at Lafayette, Indiana, and still the public blames the paint or painter. Now for the cure. The cure should be self-evident to you by now. Reason it out. You never find a blister on an unoccupied building such as a garage or a poorly constructed old house where the cracks and open crev ices are wide enough to throw-out the moisture. No sir. Blisters occur only in tight construction, in a sound paint film caused by pressure from within the house behind the paint The cure is simple: Just reduce unnecessary steam generation and open the pop-off valve on the boiler by venting the house. Notice, I said venting, not ventilat ing. Not a draft or current of air . . . just a healthy hole about the size of a small window. We call such vents louvres. Usually we install these vents in the attic, or under cornices, but remember that the pop-off valve effect must be thoroughly carried out, including boring holes in the head plate over the wall studding in each vertical area. Many a chronic peeler has been just an old blister job over-aged after blistering. Keep this blister story in mind. It will stand you in good stead in later days and probably save your reputa tion as well as get your repeat business. That's where you make your real success, on repeat business." Suggested Cares for Peeling and Blistering -- the house should be examined as carefully as possible and any contributing factors corrected or eliminated. 1. Repair loose or improper flashing. 2. Seal loose joints which allow water to get behind wood. 3. Correct structural work where wood siding is close to ground, permitting water and moisture to work it self up into wood. 4. In new home construction, use an impervious vapor seal sheating against outside edge of lath, behind plaster. 5. Appliances, such as hot water heaters, humidifiers, gas stoves, etc., should be checked so that their outlet of moist air has an outlet from the home. 6. When painting new plaster, apply a prime coat of "701" Clear Sealer, which serves as a vapor seal, preventing vapors from passing through plaster to air space be tween walls. 7. Vent the home as outlined above in Mr. Taggart's ar ticle. Additional venting can be accomplished by bor ing small holes through under edge of siding or by forcing small aluminum "shims" under the bottom edge of the siding so that any vapors between the sealed walls can escape. Additional information on these procedures can be obtained by writing O'Brien. Alllgatoring -- this type of paint failure is due to the ap plication of hard finish coats over a soft primer. It is also caused by applying the finish coat before the primer has thoroughly hardened. To eliminate this condition, always 34 49 TOC 002187 O'BRIEN PAINTS SECTION VIII allow the primer to dry hard -- and use a hard drying primer under hard drying finish coats. Wrinkling -- this type of failure occurs because the paint film is applied too thick. The surface part of the film dries quickly while the underneath portion does not -- causing a contraction which results in wrinkling of the paint film. To remedy this problem, thin "heavy" paint to the proper consistency before using and brush the material out well. Checking and Cracking -- the result of a breakdown in the paint film. The paint nc longer retains the ability to con tract and expand with changing weather conditions. Check ing and cracking can be kept to an absolute minimum by using a top quality outside paint and by avoiding heavy, thick coatings. Metal Stains -- screens, hardware and other metal surfaces which are subject to corrosion, which then stains the wood surfaces around them, should be painted or varnished to eliminate this condition. Painting over Copper -- although copper requires no paint to prevent it from deteriorating, it is often necessary to paint it in order to avoid streaking of light colored paints near or below it. Copper should be allowed to weather several months before painting. At that time, remove all grease and dirt but not the greenish oxide film. For a col ored finish use either "75" or T.T.O. House Paint or Trim and Trellis Colors. Where a clear finish is desired over the copper, use Marine Spar Varnish or Exterior Wood Finish, Clear. Painting Aluminum -- to maintain proper appearance and to prevent corrosion in areas where aluminum is exposed to salt air, aluminum surfaces should be painted. Two coats of "75" Fume Proof White House Paint (lead free) are recommended. Painting Surfaces Which Are Constantly Wet -- this is an ex tremely difficult and hazardous operation. Before doing any painting, jobs should be discussed with an expert for proper advise. Finishing Cement, Concrete Floors Which Lie on Ground -- it is easy to determine whether the floors are constantly damp and wet by merely placing a blotter on the floor under a weight. After a period of time examine the blotter. If it is wet, painting the floor with a hard drying floor finish is not recommended inasmuch as the presence of water will destroy adhesion of the paint film before it is dry. If the above blotter test is negative, the following pre cautions will usually insure a very satisfactory finish. 1. Remove all traces of dirt, grease, oil or wax from the surfaces by washing with a good solution of water and washing powder. Rinse with clear water and allow surface to thoroughly dry. 2. If the floor is new- and very hard and smooth, etch it with a solution consisting of one part muriatic acid to three parts water. Mix solution in a wood or enameled pail and apply with a stiff brush or broom. When bub bling stops, rinse off with clear water and allow the surface to dry. (Note -- this same procedure can be Used on old painted floors where peeling has occurred due to lack of adhesion.) 3. Apply two or three thin coats of Floor and Deck Enamel, allowing sufficient drying between coats. 4. A coat of heavy duty paste wax applied to the surface and then buffed will afford protection to the painted surface and increase its life. Painting Busted Surfaces -- many recommendations have been written on the prevention and cure of rusting but no com pletely satisfactory system is available. We list below, how ever, a few suggestions which will usually insure a satis factory job over surfaces which have rusted or where rust ing is a hazard. 1. All rust and scale must be removed from the surface. This can be done most quickly and completely with a power driven wire brush. Coarse sandpaper or steel wool can be used if power driven equipment isn't avail able. 2. The surface must be dry when it is painted. 3. For the initial coat, a rust inhibitive primer must be used. Products recommended, by choice are: Red Lead Primer, Zinc Chromate Primer and Bond-On Metal Primer. Apply a full bodied coat of any above listed primers and allow a week of drying, if possible, be fore application of succeeding coats. Vote -- do not count any of above primers as a finish coat, i.e., don't let a primed but unfinished surface be exposed for any long period of time. Mildew Problems -- the surface should be examined with extreme care to be certain that the existing problem is mildew. In many instances, unusual cases of weathering and spotting has been called mildew. Where mildew is present, the following procedures should be followed. 1. The surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned with a strong washing powder solution, such as trisodium phosphate, and all traces of mildew removed. The sur faces should then be rinsed with clear water. 2. The surface must be completely dry when it is painted and should not be coated on highly humid or damp days. 3. Painting of cleaned surfaces must follow as quickly as possible -- before the surface can become re-infected. 4. Most paint dealers can supply toxic liquids, which when added to paints will greatly reduce the hazard of mildew. These liquids have considerable value but af ter a period of one or two years their toxic quality will become greatly reduced. 5. Surfaces should be painted with a fast drying paint so that it cannot become re-infected while still wet or tacky. O'Brien's T.T.O. Paint Super White has been specially formulated for use in tropical climates and will dry hard under normally unfavorable drying con ditions. It will give a most satisfactory performance on surfaces which have mildewed or where mildeW is a hazard. Painting in Tropical Climates -- the major problem in painting exterior surfaces in tropical climates is to obtain a product which will dry hard under adverse conditions, i.e., high humidity. T.T.O. Super White, "75" Exterior Eggshell Paint and Stucco and Concrete Paint have all been formulated to meet this unusual requirement and all will give good service when properly applied to a clean, dry surface. 49 TOC 002188 35 SECTION IX Ten Rules For Successful Painting 1. Read directions on the package for use of each product and follow them carefully -- especially as re gards thinning. 4. If paint trouble has previously occurred on the surface to be finished or if you are uncertain to any degree, get competent advice before going ahead. 8. Paint under favorable weather conditions. If outdoors, don't paint when the temperature is below 50 degrees or when the weather is damp, if indoors, keep the temperature be tween SO and 65 degrees and allow plenty of ventilation. 2. Use good tools, particularly good brushes. Select the right sixe brush to do the fob best. 5. Be sure the surface is dean of grease, wax, loose dirt, rust, soap de posits and thoroughly dry before painting. 6. Don't gamble on getting by eas ily. If you are at all uncertain about being able to do a successful one coat fob, start the right way by priming and executing a two coat job. 9. Allow the paint to dry hard be fore using the surface or before ap plying a second coat. 3. Stir the paint thoroughly both before and during application. 36 7. Get enough paint to do the fob and mix it all at one time. Don t take a chance on running short. 10. Spread or roll the paint on carefully -- take special care to dis tribute it evenly and do not attempt to paint too large an area at one time. On vertical surfaces don't stretch the paint; apply a full bodied coat. On floors apply thin, wellbrushed coats. 49 TOC 002189 SECTION X How to Estimate Paint Requirements PAINTS A. How to measure the square foot area of various surfaces. EXTERIOR OF A HOUSE 1. Obtain the area of the body of the house by adding together the entire distance around and multiply the total by its height. In the illustration at the left this 50 x 25 house has a total distance around of 150 which multiplied by its height of 10 feet give a total square foot area of 1500 square feet. 2. Obtain the area of gable ends. In this case we have a half pitch roof which means that its height will be half its width. Its width is 25 so its height is 12^4. To obtain the area of the triangle, multiply the width by half the height, i.e., 25 x 7 (6.25 to be exact). Thus, the area of each gable end is 175 or the total area of both 350 square feet. The height of a third pitch gable is one-third its width. The height of a quarter pitch gable is one-fourth its width. With both third and quarter pitch gables, multiply one-half the height by the width to obtain the area. In measuring the total for the body of the house, make no allowance for windows or doors. 3. Trim of a house. Where this is painted separately, use a "rule of thumb" figure of 35 sq. ft. for each door and each window and compute the total by multiplying the number of doors and windows by 35. 4. Roof of a house. Figure the area as though it were a flat surface (in the above case 25 x 50 equals 1250 sq. ft.). Then, add 50% if the roof is half pitch; 3354% if one-third pitch and 25% if quarter pitch. 49 TOC 002190 O'BRIEN PAINTS SECTION X a INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILINGS Multiply the sum total of the entire distance around a room by its height. Add to this the ceiling area which is obtained by multiplying the rooms length by its width. In the illustration to the left, the sum total of the distance around this 12 x 15 room is 54. Multiplying by its ceiling height of 8 ft. equals a total of 432 sq. ft. The ceiling is 12 x 15 or 180 sq. ft. and the total area of the room, therefore, is 612 sq. ft. Make no allowance for windows, doors or openings unless they total over 100 sq. ft. INTERIOR FLOORS Multiply the length by the width. INTERIOR TRIM Use the "rule of thumb" estimate of 35 sq. ft. for normal windows, and doors one side. SPECIAL PROBLEMS Kitchen Table and Four Chairs -- approximately 1 quart. Balustrades -- measure the front area and multiply by 4. Lattice work -- measure the front area and multiply by 4. Cornices -- measure the front area and multiply by 2. Gutters and Downspouts -- measure front area and mul tiply by 2. Wood Paneling -- allow one and one-half times actual area. Wood Kitchen Cabinets -- measure front area and multiply by 5. Radiators -- measure front area and multiply by 7. SQUARE FOOT COVERAGE TABLE FOR PAINT PRODUCTS After you have obtained the total square foot area of the surface to be painted, consult the following table and determine exactly how much of each type paint is needed by dividing the number of square feet per gal lon indicated into the total area to be painted. PAINTS Sq. Ft. Per Gal. (One Coat) "75" House Paint ------------------------------------ 500 T.T.O. House Paint---------------------------------500 Aluminum Paints 600 Ready-Mixed Bam Paint600 O'Brien Shingle Stain150 "75" Exterior Eggshell or Stucco and Concrete Paint ------------------------------------ 300 Pen-Chrome Exterior Redwood Finish-- on normal siding 150-200 sq. ft. per gal. 2 coats. On shingles 100 sq. ft. per gal. 2 coats. WALL FINISHES Liquid Velvet Flat Paint (Pastel or Deep)!500 Liquid Velvet Stippling400 Lustre-Tone 600 Satin Finish (Pastel or Deep)600 O'Lite (per gal. before thinning)500 WALL PRIMERS Liquid Velvet Primer550 Decorators Flat Paint Primer500 701 Clear Sealer ------------------------------------500 PRIMERS "75" White Primer,550 T.T.O. White Primer ----------------------------- 550 ENAMELS Floor and Deck Enamel600 Liquid Lite Enamels600 Quick Drying Enamel 500 ' Flexico Enamel 600 ENAMEL UNDERCOATS Decorators Undercoat----------------------------- 450 White Surfacer_________ 500 Double-Up Undercoat_______________ __500 VARNISHES Master Varnishes 700 Pyramid Varnishes 700 910 Varnish 600 4-Hour Color Varnish___,600 Celluseal Clear Coating750 Gym-Finish ,__________________ __________750 H. D. Penetrating Floor Seal 600 PEN-CHROME WOOD FINISHES Blonde Stains ----------------------------!600 Penetrating Stains 500 Clear Finish_____ --______ ,________ 700 Filler-Sealer ------------------------------------------- 600 The above figures are, necessarily, approximate and apply only for brush work on smooth surfaces. For in stance, sand finish plaster will take approximately 25-50% more paint than smooth finish plaster. 49 TOC 002191 O'Brien a Pacemaker in Technical Development Probably no other single paint laboratory has contributed so many outstanding techni cal developments to the industry as the O'Brien "lab". Equipped with the latest and most'modem scientific equipment, it serves as the "workshop" of the country's foremost paint chemists and engineers. Its noteworthy achievements include the pioneering of the use of synthetic resins and titanium pigments and the developing of a patented tempering process, call Thermolyzing, for the strength ening of the hardness and wear resistance of Tung and other drying oils. Within its walls is carried on the never ending program of re search and new product development -- the key to O'Brien's leadership, to the super ex cellence of O'Brien finishes. 1875 1887 1903 1905 1922 1923 1930 1935 1940 1948 1949 1951 ELECTRIC PRIMING OIL PYRAMID VARNISH FLEXICO ENAMEL LIQUID VELVET OBCELLOID LACQUERS FOUR HOUR ENAMEL T.T.O. PAINT LIQUID-LITE ENAMELS PEN-CROME WOOD FINISHES LIQUID VELVET (m formula) "75" HOUSE PAINT SATEEN RUBBERIZED PAINT 49 T0C 002132 Fine Grinding is an O'Brien Speciality A formula "must" for the making of O'Brien Paints and Enamels is precision grind ing. Utilizing the most modern type paste mixers and grinding equipment yet de vised, the dozens of five-roller, ball and pebble mills grind out thousands of gallons of paints, enamels, undercoats and other protective coatings. These finishes are so finely ground during this process that every minuscule particule is assimilated -- a contrib- i uting factor to the smoother brushing, easier washing and better looking qualities of O'Brien finishes. When finer paints are made, O'Brien will make them. 1! e The photographs on these pages show some of the modem equipment and processes used in manufacturing O'Brien quality finishes. Write for a copy of the O'Brien Anniversary Booklet, which tells the com plete O'Brien story -- in words and pic tures. 40 49 TOC 002193 flBsr Varnishes and Synthetic Resins The art of fine varnish making has been an O'Brien tradition since 1875 when the discovery and introduction of O'Brien's Electric Priming created such a sensation among carriage and wagon manufacturers. Today in large, modern varnish plants O'Brien manufactures hundreds of different clear coatings to meet the varied needs and requirements of its architectural and industrial users. Additional thousands of gallons of these matchless varnishes and synthetic resin compounds are required to provide the binder which makes O'Brien Paints and Enamels so extraordinarily durable and so washable. Product "milestones"' in this field of endeavor include such famous O'Brien Varnishes as Pyramid, Celluseal, "910", Alco-Safe, Pen-chrome and Master 2500 gallon thinning tank, mounted on scales, insures accurate reduction of materials. Open kettles are used for cooking certain special varnishes and small batch orders. Large kettles of this type turn out 2000 gallons of top-quality varnish at one time. Adequate equipment plus experienced operators produce batch-to-batch color uniformity It makes no difference when or where a can of O'Brien Paint is purchased, the customer is always assured that it will match earlier batches of the same color and future batches yet to come. O'Brien master tinters are experts at their job. They supervise the addition of the tints during the final reducing process, which is accomplished in large 500 and 100 gallon tanks -- each equipped with a four blade turbo propeller to insure uniformity of color and consistency^ With O'Brien color match ing isn't a "hit or miss" proposition. It's another quality factor which the customer has come to expect in every O'Brien package. 42 49 TOC 002195 Color Styling O'Brien was one of the first in the industry to recognize the importance of color in the selling of paint. Keyed colors, deep flat colors, the Decorator's Manual, a free color clinic service are just a few contributions which have made O'Brien a leader. O'Brien up-to-the-minute colors assure easy color selection -- real satisfaction. Final Inspection After O'Brien finishes have completed the complex process of manufacture, samples of each batch are sent to the inspection department. Here they are checked with the aid of precise mechanisms to be certain each meets rigid product specifications. Approval must be obtained before the material is filled out into cans and labeled. Skilled technicians give final check to every batch of material. Samples of each are retained. Uniformity of sheen in semi-gloss enamels is determined and maintained with aid of glossmeter. 49 TOC 002196 i PAINTS (dole fatten tonnex! 49 TOC 002197