Cleveland Restoration Society Exterior Painting Presentations
The Cleveland Restoration Society (CRS), in addition to being a valued regular exhibitor at this year’s Old House Fair, will be giving two presentations on exterior painting topics beginning at 1:30 p.m. The Old House Fair will take place Saturday, April 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Harding Middle School located at Madison and Hilliard Avenues in Lakewood.
The mission of CRS is to use the powerful tool of historic preservation to revitalize our diverse communities, strengthen the regional economy, and enhance the quality of life in northeastern Ohio. Its vision is that northeastern Ohio reclaims its vitality and prosperity and adds to its beauty through the preservation of its remarkable architectural heritage. The Society has been a valuable partner with many of Cleveland’s inner ring suburbs where the majority of the architecture is well over fifty years old.
The City of Lakewood, Lakewood Historical Society, and Lakewood Library have worked hard at connecting CRS resources to Lakewood residents. I know first hand, as my husband and I have received two free technical assistance visits through the renovation process of our 1906 four-square house. We also benefited from the Heritage Home Loan Program that offers low-interest loans and old home contractor and product references. I have also attended educational workshops at the Lakewood Library put on by CRS.
The first presentation will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Painting Your Old Home. You will be guided through the proper steps to identify peeling paint problems with your exterior wood and the preparations that must take place before the final paint application. These additional steps will ensure a long lasting paint job. The next presentation will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Choosing Colors For Your Old Home. This illustrated presentation will review historic color schemes and provide tips on selecting and placing appropriate colors on older homes. There will be time for questions after each talk. You are encouraged to bring photos of your home for Individual consultations throughout the day at the CRS exhibitor booth or after the presentation.
You may visit their website for a wealth of information on all that CRS does and has to offer at www.clevelandrestorationsociety.org or call at 216-426-1000.