"Exterior Painting Restoration" is the phrase I coined to describe the Attitude and Procedures required to produce long lasting exterior paint jobs on older buildings. Treat the CAUSES of paint failure and not just the SYMPTOMS. Create long lasting, beautiful paint jobs. Most painters only deal with the Symptoms, and therefore the jobs fail prematurely. This PowerPoint Presentation Includes sections on identifying the problem areas, how to effectively treat them, paint stripping, wood and plaster repairs, use of epoxy fillers and consolidants, issues regarding old lead paint, and more. Learn the tricks and tips of exterior painting and old home restoration from a specialist.

1. PART THREE

3. EXTERIOR PAINTING RESTORATION
PART THREE
This being a continuation of what was begun in PARTS ONE and TWO.
If you are interested in a more detailed explanation of the products,
techniques, and procedures shown in these presentations, you may wish
to also view the complementary (and complimentary) “White Paper” (aka
“Abstract”) entitled (take a wild guess) “Exterior Painting Restoration”. It is
available at :
www.slideshare.net/rdufort/exterior-painting-restoration-how-to-article
Finally, for those of you who like to see even more photos, you are
welcome to visit our Flickr photo heaven, particularly the photo set entitled
you know what :
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4. Restoration of Deteriorated Plaster
In many cases, old plaster can be restored to nearly pristine condition.
How about a Case History?

5. Restoration of Deteriorated Plaster
In many cases, old plaster can be restored to nearly pristine condition.
1. Strip
2. Consolidate
3. Primer plus
Elastomeric Coating
4. Finish Coats
and Gold Leaf

6. Restoration of Deteriorated Plaster
In many cases, old plaster can be restored to nearly pristine condition.
1. Strip
This has to
be carefully
performed in
order to
salvage as
much of the
old plaster
as possible.

7. Restoration of Deteriorated Plaster
In many cases, old plaster can be restored to nearly pristine condition.
2. Consolidate
This process
saturates the
weakened plaster
and hardens
(consolidates) it,
creating a sound
surface on which to
apply the protective
coatings (paint).

8. Restoration of Deteriorated Plaster
In many cases, old plaster can be restored to nearly pristine condition.
3. Primer plus
Elastomeric Coatings
After consolidating, the
plaster is first sealed
with an acrylic primer
and then painted with a
heavy bodied
elastomeric coating.
This coating helps fill in
small cracks and voids
and produces a flexible
system that will protect
for decades.

9. Restoration of Deteriorated Plaster
In many cases, old plaster can be restored to nearly pristine condition.
4. Finish Coats and
Gold Leaf
Two coats of 100%
acrylic finish paint are
applied, along with a
24K gold “button”, to
put the final touches
on this plaster
medallion.

10. Plaster: Restore or Replace ?
Sometimes, the old plaster is so badly damaged that replacement is
necessary.

11. Plaster Replacement
Badly decayed plaster
has lost detailing.
Deteriorated plaster is
removed, as well as a
relatively intact section,
from which a rubber mold
is created.

12. Plaster Replacement
Newly cast plaster is allowed to
dry completely (moisture meter
used), sealed on all sides with
consolidant, and then installed.
When finished, the new sections
blend seamlessly with the
restored original plaster.

13. Plaster Replacement Example #2

14. Plaster Replacement Example #2
Old deteriorated acanthus leaf
plaster frieze band.
Approximately 80’ of curved and
flat sections were removed. Of
interest, the original plaster used
burlap for reinforcement.

15. Plaster Replacement Example #2
Molds were produced from relatively intact
sections of the original plaster, and then
replacements were cast. Drying required
2 weeks and involved used of heat lamps.
Note the moisture meter.
Plaster was first sealed on all
sides with an epoxy primer,
and installed with adhesive and
stainless screws. Seams were
then patched with epoxy filler.

16. Plaster Replacement Example #2
An example of where the new
plaster meets the original.
Once the new plaster was installed and
patched, all sections (new and old) were
primed with acrylic sealer and then finished
with two coats of 100% acrylic paint.

17. Plaster Replacement Example #3
“Cartouche”
Additionally, on this same
project we replaced three
enormous portico brackets, as
well as five ornamental frieze
“Portico Bracket” cartouches. All new plaster
duplicated the originals.

18. Painting Restoration….
Job completed.
Well, Almost….

19. A Little Carpentry, Anyone?

20. A Little Carpentry, Anyone?
How does one get To this…?
from this….

21. A Little Carpentry, Anyone?
FIRST, take it off.
A word to the wise:
number every piece
that is removed.

22. A Little Carpentry, Anyone?
In this example, the quoins (corner
blocks) were removed, rusted nails
taken out, paint
stripped, consolidated, and holes
epoxy filled prior to re-installation.
Surfaces behind the quoins were
cleaned up, consolidated, and epoxy
filled.
Re-installation was performed with
adhesive caulk and stainless steel
screws (holes are always predrilled).
Hot dipped galvanized finish nails were then used to
attach the smaller moldings to the face of each
quoin.

23. A Little Carpentry, Anyone?
In a majority of cases, moldings can be salvaged
by careful dismantling, restoring with
epoxies, and re-installing. In instances where
new duplicate moldings are required, that wood
should be both consolidated and primed on all
sides, including cut edges, before installation.
(Try telling that to a
Building Contractor -
most of them will just
ignore you…)

24. Procedural
Sequencing
From the Start :
• Meet with Owner, Initial Inspection and
Prepare Budget for Project.
• Erect Scaffolding and Containments
• Stripping and Prep Work begin.
(Be “Lead Aware”).
• Revise as necessary the budget for
“Restoration” depending upon conditions
uncovered.
• Epoxy Consolidation and Fillers applied.
• Carpentry and Other Repairs performed.

25. Procedural
Sequencing
To the Finish :
• First Coat of Acrylic Primer applied.
• Cosmetic Fillers.
• Second Coat Primer applied as needed.
• Caulking of seams, joints.
• Finish Coat(s)
– Two coats minimum recommended on
“Restored” & heavily exposed surfaces.
– 100% Acrylic.
– Gold Leaf is indeed the final touch.

26. Another Result of Painting Restoration

27. And one in Progress

28. PAINTING RESTORATION
• IT’S AN ATTITUDE
• TREATS THE CAUSES –
not just the SYMPTOMS
• TECHNIQUES – learn and
develop new ones
• EXPERIENCE Satisfaction –
longest lasting jobs that look
fabulous
• PRIDE of Ownership

29. PAINTING RESTORATION
Magic Brush, Inc Robert Dufort
Interiors, Exteriors, Wood Founder, Contractor
Refinishing
• Certified EPA – RRP Renovator
• Certified California Lead Inspector
• EPA – RRP “Lead Safe Company” • Certified California Lead
• Winner of 8 National PDCA Supervisor
Awards • Member Painting and Decorating
• Numerous Published Projects Contractors of America (PDCA)
• Member of Artistic License Guild
Since 1976 Speaker at National Conventions for
415 641-8622 the PDCA and National Trust for
License #452293 Historic Preservation. Plus local
www.magicbrush.net gigs.
magic@magicbrush.net
Published articles in “Fine
San Francisco, California Homebuilding Magazine” and others.