Historic Paint Finishes Report: The Original Finishes of the Verandah House, Corinth, Mississippi

Conclusions and Restoration of the South Parlor, Room 103

Restoration of the South Parlor

 

The restoration of Room 103 must involve the removal of the over-paint on the decorative plaster and the repair of the decorative cast plaster: the ceiling medallion and the entablature.

 

This will have to be done prior to any restoration painting.

 

Finish Schedule:

 

Ceiling. Ceiling Medallion and Entablature:

White                                      Benjamin Moore 0C-61          Gloss level: Flat

 

Pilasters: Capitals, Pilaster shafts, Bases

Baseboards and Moldings

Doors, Door Frames

Window, Window Frames      Benjamin Moore 0C-57          Gloss level: Semi-gloss

Wall surfaces:

Light gray                                Benjamin Moore 1479            Gloss level: Flat