The evolution of paint and the array of colors we have now, plus whether premium paint is worth the investment.
Rosie Romero Special to the Arizona Daily Star Question: How did today’s paint come to be, and how has it changed over time?
People are also reading… Ancient paint mixtures were made from a variety of sources. Early paint mixed pigments from plants and minerals, such as iron ore, with water, saliva, animal fats and urine to create images and to color themselves. The Lascaux Cave was near a well-used ancient iron ore mine. The Romans utilized Greek and Egyptian materials to make the paint used during their time. The Romans had a larger trade network that afforded the makers of paint a wider variety of sources for pigments. Again, new sources add new colors.
Paint availability took a gigantic leap forward. Due to the difficulty of shipping, paint mills started springing up throughout the country. The process of manufacturing paint became less specialized. Friend of Rosie on the House, Sherwin-Williams, was founded in 1866 in Cleveland, Ohio. The paint manufactured over its 150-plus-year history remains popular with Rosie on the House Certified Partners.
Important: If you are remodeling a house that was built before 1978, follow the Environmental Protection Agency’s lead paint guidelines. Another aspect of paint you may want to consider is the color’s Light Reflective Value . This is a measure of visible and usable light that is reflected from a surface when illuminated by a light source. Generally, the lighter the color, the higher the LRV. This has become more important as homeowner associations’ architectural review committees have set guidelines for exterior home colors. Typically, these are regulated by a color LRV.
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