1368 Fulton, a "gift to the streets" of San Francisco. *

Описание: www.SfLocalColor.com (415) 601-2223 The extensive painting restoration of this clear heart redwood Queen Anne, built and designed in 1892 by famed San Francisco Architect William Cranston (father of Senator Alan Cranston), took over four months for SF Local Color to fully restore and beautify.

Using photos from 1920, we went about the discovery of what was missing from that historic photo (which only showed half of the house), but what was there, gave the owners enough of information to begin it’s transformation. Guided by the original design, we ordered 50 feet of linear plaster frieze, multiple circle moldings, rosettes, corbels and custom castings from local master craftsman and fabricator, Lorna Kohlmeyer plaster works. A missing balcony balustrade assembly, also appearing in the original documentation, was installed by local legend, Chris Yerke. Chris also installed the plaster, reinforced the stairs, and missing shingles.

Once these parts and elements had begun to be fabricated and cast, SF Local Color Painting went about the Herculean task of paint stripping. 130 man hours of heat guns (using lead safe procedures of respirators and tyvek suits) were necessary to strip the structure down to a good solid wood foundation upon which to apply the new palette. The home’s south facing facade took a beating over the years and required extensive epoxy work to replicate missing plaster pieces in entry, failing nails, and repair/replace corner pieces. All of this was preceded by two-part wood consolidation liquids to strengthen the failing redwood, and provide solid, dependable weatherproofing for the years to come.

Perhaps the most crucial elements of this elaborate restoration revolved around troubleshooting solutions for the damage done to the multiple columns in the entryway, which had virtually all the edges destroyed by age, water and sun. Replacing them was not a possibility, so in order to bring them back, they were first stripped of the failing paint, and all damaged wood had to be removed. We replaced these compromised materials with an archival faux-wood crated out of epoxy. Multiple coats of patching materials, as well as detailed sanding using small tools was required to smooth out the surfaces and bring them back to vibrant life. After the new plaster was installed, Local Color had multiple days of filling new holes and caulking all the new plaster parts into a seamless and natural fit.

The massive oak front door was in the worst shape of all and required complete paint removal and patching (using high end caulks such as Sika flex, swedish putty, and epoxies) to seal the many splits and cracks. Using Fine Paints of Europe gloss oil, the door was revived to full strength and integrity. The massive front steps, 17 in all, were leaking everywhere, requiring chemical paint stripping, and some total replacements. This followed by wood consolidation as a primer, Sika flex caulk and more epoxies from Abatron. Using Ben Moore patio porch and deck paint, two coats, they once again look and felt like new. The wrought iron work and masonry all had to be restored using multiple skills and products such as DMT and cement-based products to fill and smooth.

Local Color double primed all of the structure’s stripped wood, using Sherwin-Williams primers. This process was followed by the patching of cracks, holes and seams, which set the stage for the double final coats of Benjamin Moore Regal Select Historic Colors, both satin and semi-gloss.

Long time Bay Area favorite Colorist Lynne Rutter, with great feedback from owner Richard Cooper and Patrick, combined visions to choose a delicious five color palette to bring this once forgotten lady back to her full glory.

Especially heartwarming to our firm was the full confidence the owners exhibited in working with Local Color’s Foreman, Rolando Ramirez, in deciding how to compose and arrange the colors in entry way, as well as suggesting and executing a unique dry brush effect on new plaster to give them more of an aged appearance. A true collaboration.

All of this was followed up by the expertise of Local Color’s specialist gold leaf painter Chris Schneider, who applied 38 man-hours of 23.75 karat gold leaf accents and details.

From the street feedback the owners have received, this elderly Queen Anne residence has become a true “Gift to the Streets,” with a new lease on life, offering splendor and beauty to San Francisco’s Western Addition.