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

Conclusions and Restoration Finish Schedule for the Hall, Room 100

While much of the early paint evidence was removed, it has been possible to devise a finish schedule that accurately indicates the finishes of the historical period: 1857-1865.

 

Ceiling Medallions: All surfaces: White Benjamin Moore OC-61 Gloss level: Flat

 

Ceiling: White Benjamin Moore 0C-61 Gloss level: Flat

 

Entablature: White Benjamin Moore OC-61 Gloss level: Flat

 

Refer to Addendum: On restoration of the molded plaster

 

Wall surface: Based on comparative paint layering and the presence of the glue size, the walls may be papered.

 

All woodwork:

 

White: Benjamin Moore 0C-57 Gloss level: Semi-gloss