SECOND
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The second annual conference was held at
the Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies, The King's
Manor, York. The theme was 'The Victorian Dwelling'. Speakers
were international, from near and far - Philadelphia, London
and Aberdeen. The subjects covered reflected the wide range
of interests within the Forum.
Peter
Hood set the scene by defining the Victorian Dwelling. Alan
Gardener talked about the inappropriate use of certain paints
and sealants on buildings that need to 'breathe'. He highlighted
the need for a greater understanding of modern materials and
the substrates to which they are applied. Ian Bristow tackled
the manufacture and developments of paint through the nineteenth
century. Patrick Baty lucidly outlined the background and training
of tradesmen who applied the paint. Helen Hughes stressed the
need for more thorough background research into building history
and structural developments. Jack Braunlein, the curator of
Rockwood Museum Philadelphia, discussed the problems of replicating
historic schemes using modern materials. Ivan Hall rounded off
the day with a highly entertaining and informative after dinner
talk on 'Compositions'.
Day two was the practical day which began with Peter Hood demonstrating
the manufacture of lead paints, complete with muller and slab.
Kevin Howell and Paul Humphreys gave practical demonstrations
on the application of lead paints, stencil work and on-site
colour mixing. Kevin McCloud presented examples of how it is
possible to replicate the look of traditional finishes using
modern materials. Ian Bristow summed up by leading an open discussion
on the problems of recreating a Victorian scheme today.
Our
grateful thanks to Peter Burman and all at the loASS for allowing
the TPF the use of the King's Manor for the conference.
26
-31 CHARLOTTE SQUARE, EDINBURGH
This
year's AG M is being held at No. 29 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh,
courtesy of the National Trust for Scotland and Simpson &
Brown Architects. Nos. 26 -31 Charlotte Square were acquired
by the National Trust for Scotland last year and are currently
being altered and repaired in order to show that Edinburgh's
new town houses can be altered in a sympathetic way in order
to function as modern offices while retaining the integrity
of the New Town house.
Investigation of the paint used in thehouses is currently being
carried out by Patrick Baty. It is hoped that traditional paint
will be used throughout. Work is due to start on site in the
summer of 1997 and completion in early 1999. We would like to
thank the National Trust for Scotland most warmly for allowing
this event to take place and giving us a sneak preview of their
new headquarters.
On Sunday, we are indeed privileged to visit the Trust's most
recent acquisition, Newhailes House, in the company of Ian Gow,-the
National trust's Project Manager, Charles Strang and the Project
Architect Mark Hopton of Law & Dunbar Naismith.
REGENCY
STUCCO FACADES
Hove Borough Council, in partnership with
English Heritage, have com m issioned Peter Hood to write' A
Good Practice Guide' for the repair of stucco and painted facades.
Whilst the focus of this study and the guide will be on Brighton
and Hove, in Sussex, the topic should have a wide application
relevance. Peter will be grateful for a sight of any surviving
specification, account, or sample of past or original paint
used in Brighton or Hove. Contact PH on 01539- 623662.
THE
USE OF TRADITIONAL MATERIALS AT
KENWOOD HOUSE AND
WINDSOR CASTLE
The restoration of the fire damaged areas
at Windsor Castle is nearing completion.
The major state rooms are now being redecorated using traditional
lead paint which has been tinted on site to match 
the
original colours applied in the 1830's by Sir Jeffrey Wyatville.
The redecoration of the Adam Entrance Hall at Kenwood House
is now complete.
English Heritage has used traditional lead based paints, tinted
with authentic pigmentation to recreate Robert Adam's original
scheme of 1773.
This involved the manufacture of blue verditer, a long obsolete
pigment which was commonly used by house painters in the eighteenth
and nineteenth centuries
PB,
HH, PH, PMH, UR
THE
TRADITIONAL PAINT FORUM
Hon. Secretary: Una Richards, Simpson & Brown... 179 Canongate,
Edinburgh EH8 8BN
Journal Editor: Patrick Baty, Papers & Paints, 4 Park Walk,
Chelsea, London SWIG OAD
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