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Floor Paint question

8 years ago

What type of floor paint did you use and what is the color?

Putney VT, 1838 greek revival restoration/renovation · More Info

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Putney Design
8 years ago
Abby, to answer your question about the floor paint in the photo of the upstairs hallway in our Putney VT 1838 Greek Revival renovation: California water based floor paint, color "Turbulent Sea DE5803". Bedrooms are white, which I don't recommend for a busy family but looks great! Water-based floor paints have improved a lot in both appearance and durability in recent years, but if you want a traditional glossy and super-tough floor paint for high traffic areas ask your supplier about industrial oil-based coatings.

Jerry, Putney Design
abbybelknap
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you for your detailed answer. Though I live in a 1965 California, "C" shaped ranch, my yankee heart longs for old farmhouses from New England and I get my weekly fix from Old Houses.com.

thanks again

Abby
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