The Color Process  
Illustration of buildings  
   

How to Get

Started

 

Completed Projects

 

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Colors from historic sources such as this


Depression era house colors
are matched to current manufacturer's fan decks such as the

one shown below.

color fan deckead  
These readily available colors are then tested by the home owner, adjustments are made, and a color scheme is finalized.



The final product is the "Color Placement Map" pages
color placement map page  

Color Map

This page and others show the home owner and painter what colors go where specifically on the building facades and details.

 

 

The house with a completed color scheme drawn from historic sources.
Dutch colonial colors  
Final Product
The painter follows the detailed color map and produces a finely crafted gem!

 

   Click here to go to the "How to Get Started" page and begin the color service.