We Love Victorians, Updated!

By Brian Mitchell · June 18, 2010 · Filed in Completed Jobs

When we began preparing our client, Bernie’s, 1892 Queen Anne Victorian for painting, we knew from experience that this would be a prep job unlike any other. Our Victorian crew, which consists of our most polished and proud craftsmen; spent weeks meticulously preparing every inch of the beautiful century old wooden home. This ensured that when it came time to paint, we would be able to accentuate each and every detail of the beautifully built home. With a bit of assistance, Bernie chose colors that really brought out the features of the Queen Anne Victorian and kept with the style and motif. A full prime using Zinsser’s High Hide Oil Base ensured that the ancient wood would be protected for years to come, and that the paint would stick and provide years of rich color. While some of the larger surfaces on the home were sprayed and back-brushed, most of the work was done by hand, with brushes ranging from 4” flats, to 1/4” finish brushes, some of which look more suited to painting model airplanes. Signature Painting is an Alameda Painting Contractor specializing in Victorian Restorations. Our client, Bernie, has recommended us to the curator of the Alameda Historical Society as the premier painter/restorer of Victorians in Alameda. If you have a Victorian home in Alameda or Oakland, call Signature Painting for a free estimate today, we would love to help you restore your beautiful old home to its original glory!