Ghost Signs (Preservation)
On Wednesday, 29 July 2020 21:28:28 UTC+1, wrote:
Hi All,
Does anyone have any knowledge of preserving / conserving / maintaining ghost signs?
We have one (B&W) in the village which is Fading fast.
I have read that the reason many have lasted so long is
Because that were originally painted with lead based oil paint.
I presume thats not an option today.
Most of the (few) restorations Ive seen online involve repainting to as new condition.
I think it would be preferable to keep a weathered look, but in such a way that it didnt need attention for at least a decade or preferably two or three.
Any thoughts??
No thoughts about how to preserve them, I'm afraid.
But I do particularly remember the very large SWS (static water supply) sign painted on a building in St Peter Street, Winchester, just off North Walls, by the cinema.
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