Brushstrokes

Saturdays are fun days at Fine Paints of Europe.That's why I spend most of them right here in

our shop in Woodstock, Vermont. Sure, we have visitors throughout the work week but for some reasonit seems that the really interesting ones always seem toshow up on a Saturday. While most of these paintlovers are visiting the Woodstock area for other pur-poses, we have had severalinstances of clients traveling upto a thousand miles to spendsome quality "color time" withEmmett or Charlie. The inputand pleasure I derive from someof these visits is truly invaluable.

Recently Fine Paints had aSaturday shop visit from a long-time client – a retired professor ofEconomics at nearby DartmouthCollege. The Professor made afew points about consumerbehavior and Fine Paints in par-ticular that any Fine Paints client might find thoughtprovoking. He observed that many purchasers willautomatically rule out the most expensive product in acategory based upon the belief that a very high pricemust represent luxury and not real value. A purchasein the “upper mid-range” is frequently considered theprudent choice. Although that purchasing philosophyis often the wise way to go, he continued, it should berigorously avoided when it comes to purchasing paint.

To quote the Professor, “The relationship betweenquality and price is much looser or less correlated withother products than it is with paint. A recent vintageFord should be able to give you overall performanceand safety not far removed from that of a Mercedes anda well made pair of good American shoes will hold up

as well as the finest Italy has to offer. The importedauto and shoes may offer a style edge but they’re clearly LUXURY PRODUCTS because, on an annualized basis, they actually end up costing muchmore than good, functional domestic alternatives. FinePaints of Europe is not a luxury product because on anannualized basis (labor and material combined) it is

less expensive to use than one ofthe mass market paints from abig box store which is perceivedas being less expensive.” Headded, “With paint you getexactly what you pay for - andwhat most homeowners and even professionals don’t realize is the magnitude of the dropoffbetween first place and second.”

Our visiting Professor made avery strong case for the concept that cheap paints are actually aluxury product - affordable only

to those who are committed to conspicuous and waste-ful consumption. Do the math. Pay a little more forthe product and avoid the expensive habit of repeatedrepainting while enjoying a much more beautiful andeasily maintained coating.

To many of us, his message sounded very much likethe academic version of the Fine Paints of Europemantra of the last two decades -

THERE IS NOTHING MORE EXPENSIVE THAN CHEAP PAINT.

Cordially,

John LaheyPresident

The Professor and the Paint ManA Saturday tale ... with a moral

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By George!Mount Vernon's Rich Legacy of Color

250 years ago, when George Washington was pondering the monumental issues surrounding thebirth of our great nation, little did he realize that his color choices for his home at Mount Vernon wouldlater become the subject of intense scrutiny. But forthe past thirty years color experts have been analyzingWashington’s original color choices.

A SHORT HISTORYThe iconic, neoclassical Georgian mansion on the banksof the Potomac that we see today was originally a mod-est farm house built by George's father, Augustine in1735. George's older half-brother Lawrence named theestate Mount Vernon, in honor of his commander, ViceAdmiral Edward Vernon, a highly regarded militaryfigure of the time. In retrospect, it's ironic that thisestate, so revered as the home of the father of our coun-try, should be named for a British war hero.

Texas Gate, Mount Vernon’s main visitor entrance.

Following Lawrence's unexpected death in 1752, a lifeestate was conferred to his widow Anne, with the bal-ance going to his half-brother, George. GeorgeWashington was in residence at Mount Vernon by 1754and, in 1757 began what was to be the first of twomajor renovations of the home during which time hesubstantially renovated the main house, practically dou-bling its size each time.

Following Washington’s death in 1799, the estatepassed through a number of owners and fell into disre-pair. The Commonwealth of Virginia and the U.S. gov-ernment showed no interest in buying the property and,

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in 1858, it was acquired by the Mount Vernon Ladies'Association which to this day owns and maintainsMount Vernon - without the help of any US taxdollars. When Congress passed the National HistoricPreservation Act in 1966, Mount Vernon was amongthe first sites to be declared a National HistoricLandmark and placed on the newly-created NationalRegister of Historic Places.

GEORGE'S INSPIRATIONWashington's diaries and letters reveal his hands-onapproach to all things regarding his home. Indeed, theman who helped inspire our nation was himself inspired

by things beautiful, bright and bold. Washingtonwrites about the color green being "pleasing to the eye",bringing the colors of nature into his living space.

Fine Paints of Europe has developed a special relation-ship with Mount Vernon with the goal of matchingWashington’s original colors with our durable, high per-formance coatings. Fine Paints' Mount Vernon FanDeck presents 120 colors included in the Estate ofColours collection. It is available at the Mount VernonGift Shop, from Fine Paints of Europe retailers, as wellas directly from Fine Paints of Europe. Fine Paints ofEurope donates a substantial portion of the proceedsresulting from all direct sales of the Mount Vernon col-ors to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association for thecontinuing restoration and maintenance of this nationaltreasure. In addition to significant financial support,Fine Paints of Europe donates all coatings and technicalsupport for the original complex of buildings at MountVernon.

Fine Paints of Europe is proud to be a partner withAmerica's most historic and beloved home, and to beable to offer the colors that so inspired our nation'sfounder to our clients for use in fine American homestoday. GEORGE'S BEDROOM DOORBecause more than a million and a half visitors passthrough Mount Vernon each year, there is a lot ofhuman contact with painted surfaces. A particularproblem is the door to Washington's bedroom, the verysame doorway that Washington's body was carriedthrough on the way to his funeral in December, 1799.According to Steven Mallory, Manager of Restoration atMount Vernon, when Fine Paints of Europe was used inplace of other commercial paints, the wear was dramati-cally reduced by 75%. "In my experience at MountVernon, even in situations with poor substrate issues",says Mallory, "Fine Paints' Hollandlac Enamel held upsignificantly better than any previous paints."

Fine Paints of Europe has been fortunate to have ourpaints specified for use on countless significant historicproperties. We are honored to have our coatings select-ed for use at the home of The Father of Our Country.

To learn more about Mount Vernon and the volunteersof The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association who have lov-ingly restored and maintained this property for morethan 150 years, visit www.mountvernon.org.

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Part of the problem with the doorways is the extremebuild-up of poor quality commercial paints whichoccurred in the last fifty years. Anything applied overthem is only as strong as the substrate. Mallory optedto remove the upper layers of paint down to a sound"stopping layer" of good, old oil-based paint from the1930’s rather than complete removal which would havenegatively affected the historic paint record beneath.

After paint removal, the substrate was sanded with150-grit paper before a finish sanding with 220-grit,after which the woodwork was primed with one coat ofFine Paints of Europe Oil Tinted Primer. This primerwas followed by two coats of Hollandlac BrilliantEnamel for maximum strength, sanding between coats.Two coats of Hollandlac Satin were applied to gain thedesired sheen.

GEORGE'S ROOF SHINGLESIt’s a historic fact that Washington kept his roofs paint-ed red, a fact which has presented a maintenance prob-lem from that time to the present day. Again, to quoteMallory, "...we have had major problems maintainingpaint films on Mount Vernon roofs. I believe this isdue to the ever-descending quality of commercial paintsand the measurable increase in UV rays in the atmos-phere, which break down paint films much faster thanthe 'red led' (sic.) Washington used in the eighteenthcentury." And so, in an effort to raise the quality of

their presentation,extend the longevity ofthe wooden shingles,and to lengthen thetime between costlyand interruptive paint-ing projects, MountVernon has switched toFine Paints of Europecoatings. ShingleGable Red is a precise historic match to the color foundon a newly discovered set of Washington-era shingleswhich survived unscathed, hidden in an attic crawl-space after being covered by a later addition.

Some six-thousandAtlantic white cedarshingles for use on theTexas Gate (the mainvisitor entrance to theestate) with hand-rounded butts weremilled from heartwoodmaterial. They weredrilled for hanging (see

photos) and 100% encapsulated with Fine Paints' OilPrimer tinted to the finish color. The shingles werethen encapsulated a second time with ECO WaterborneAlkyd paint and hungto dry for 72 hours in atemperature controlledarea. Once dry, theshingles were bundledwith resin paperbetween each set to prevent them fromsticking together.After installation on the Texas Gate roof, the shingles were painted with onecoat of ECO Brilliant and two final coats of ECO Satin,again in Shingle Gable Red. High-performance, water-

borne alkyd paints suchas ECO offer dramati-cally better color reten-tion and UV resistancethan any other formu-lations. Mount Vernonexpects that this newroof will require nomaintenance for at least20 years.

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In 1990, when Fine Paints of Europe initiated its firstbig expansion, founder John Lahey understood that

he could locate his business just about anywhere in theUSA. Many of his clients had beautiful homes inupscale communities in the Northeast (Nantucket,Martha's Vineyard, Northeast Harbor and Woodstock,Vermont). John naturally thought about those places aspossible locations for a new home for his burgeoningbusiness. "Being located on an island didn't make muchlogistical sense, " he says, "so I started looking intosome of the mainland communities."

After investigating a number of locations, it becameclear that this cozy, eclectic community nestled in theGreen Mountains of Vermont was the best choice forthe Fine Paints of Europe headquarters, as well as forJohn himself. "Woodstock has provided a nurturingenvironment for our company, our staff, and as myhometown", he says. Its perfect mix of natural beauty,historic structures, covered bridges as well as some ofthe best country inns and restaurants in America haveall helped this quaint community earn a designation as"one of the top ten small towns in America".Occasional visitors as well as year-round residents canenjoy all of Woodstock's small town amenities withoutforgoing access to the world class medical facilities andhigh quality professionals in virtually every field whohave also chosen a Vermont lifestyle.

"Perhaps my appreciation for Woodstock is enhanced bythe fact that I travel on business practically every weekof the year", adds Lahey. "That means that I get toreturn home to this cozy hamlet more than fifty timeseach year, an experience I will never tire of repeating."

Fine Paints invites you to visit this wonderful area andenjoy authentic New England charm and hospitality.Be sure to stop by our shop and say hello. Completeinformation is available at www.woodstockvt.com - thesite for the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce.Nearest airports are in Manchester, NH andBurlington, VT. There's so much to do here. Some of our favorites are:

LODGING• The Woodstock Inn & ResortPerhaps the most iconic address in Woodstock, it features 142 rooms and is a AAA rated four diamonddestination. 802-457-1100. www.woodstockinn.com• Kedron Valley InnWoodstock's most historic inn, 26 rooms, dining, only 5 miles from town. 802-457-1473. www.kedronvalleyinn.com

RESTAURANTS, EATERIES & SUCH• The Mountain CreameryHearty breakfast or afternoon ice cream spot. Home of the Mile High Apple Pie. 802-457-1715.• The Village Butcher (George's)Great deli sandwiches, picnics, brownies and homemadefudge. Sidewalk café in season. 802-457-2756. • The Prince and The PauperConsistently fine dining in a cozy setting. Long pants and reservations a must. Pub menu available. 802-457-1818.• Bentley's RestaurantWoodstock's favorite watering hole. Varied menu forlunch, dinner & Sunday brunch. 802-457-3232.

LOCAL FLAVOR• Sugarbush FarmLuce family produces fine cheeses and syrup on 300 acre homestead. Tours and tasting ro om. 802-457-1757. www.sugarbushfarm.com• F.H. Gillingham & Sons

One of Vermont's oldest general stores. Buy anythingfrom a fly rod to a potato peeler to a $200 Cabernet.802-457-2100. www.gillinghams.com

SITES OF INTEREST• Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical ParkPark includes a model forest, conservation themes and agriculture. Museum and Visitors Center. 802-457-3368. www.nps.gov/mabi• Billings Farm & MuseumOperating Jersey dairy farm and museum of Vermont'srural past. Daily interactive programs. 802-457-2355. www.billingsfarm.org

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Home, Sweet HomeFine Paints of Europe is proud to callWoodstock, Vermont its home.

GALLERY: A selection of recent

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Priceless Roy McMakin table. China Gate, Philadelphia.

Hollandlac Brilliant black piano. Classic Amsterdam entranceway.

Elegant Northeast home. Eurolux from Inspiration Collection (G17150).

projects submitted by Fine Paints clients.

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Classic white Hollandlac kitchen. Eco Brilliant Rembrandt Red. Hollandlac Brilliant door.

Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, Chesapeake Bay.

John Clement sculpture. Restored theater ticket booth. Hollandlac Brilliant white entranceway.

FINE PAINTS OF EUROPE GRADUATESTHIRD CLASS OF CERTIFIED PAINTERS

John Lahey presents certificate to Brad Brooks of Brooks FinePaints in West Palm Beach.

This past November, twenty-five carefully selectedpainting professionals from sixteen states and

England attended the third annual Fine Paints ofEurope Certification weekend training session held atThe Woodstock Inn. All attendees were introduced tothe complete range of Fine Paints of Europe coatingsand the best application techniques.

Painters invited to this annual program are carefullyscreened for quality of workmanship, client satisfactionand other indicators of professional competence. Mostparticipants are nominated by a Fine Paints of Europeretailer. Fine Paints of Europe is pleased to announcethat there are now Certified Painters covering the entirecontinental U.S. Although most of our clients alreadyenjoy a relationship with an FPE contractor, if you havejust moved into a new area and/or have not establisheda relationship with a painter who is familiar and com-fortable with our coatings, please visit www.finepaintsofpaintsofeurope.com and click on theCertified Painters Program on our home page.

The Good Word: VRIENDELIJK(pronounced "frean the luk")

What exactly is it that sets Fine Paints of Europeapart? Yes, our paints are very pricey and they

offer an unmatched range and depth of color and leg-endary durability. Yet there is something else - some-thing a bit more intangible.

Our friends in Zwolle, The Netherlands suggested thatwe give that special something a name. We call itVriendelijk. Vriendelijk is something you will find inevery can of our paint and in all of our literature. Ourstaff demonstrates Vriendelijk when they explain ourcoatings to a new client. Vriendelijk is at our retailoutlets, but it is not on the shelves. Vriendelijk isthere in every phone conversation and every piece ofadvice we proffer. Vriendelijk is the way our coatingscare for the environment we all share. Vriendelijk is thevery fabric of our business being.

Vriendlijk is a Dutch word that means friendly, kindly,affable and "in harmony". Vriendelijk is a person totalk to instead of a machine, a person with a name whois available the second time you call. It's having theowner's name in the local phonebook and knowing he'saccessible to clients seven days a week. Vriendelijkmeans doing business the old fashioned way - honestlyand openly with the kind of tried and true productguidance and personal service that is the Fine Paintshallmark. Vriendelijk is good and what we strive tohave more of.

KIDDIE POOLS FOR ADULTS

One of the few disadvantages of working with greatbrilliant enamels like Hollandlac and ECO is that

pigments in both of these coatings are extremely finelyground, very much like automobile paints and thereforethese paints tend to reveal airborne contamination (thetype of dust particles that float in the air of even thecleanest homes) to a much greater degree than coarselyground, lower quality coatings. Interesting to discovera marketing advantage offered by low quality coatingswhich is not yet being extolled by the big boxes!

When painting furniture or cabinet components withbrilliant enamel we recommend that the work be donein a garage or basement with a “wet floor”. The floorshould be wet down with mop and bucket at least 24

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CUSTOM TINTINGFine Paints of Europe can match any color from anymanufacturer in our high performance coatings. Our retailers have access to custom formulas in 12minutes or less so there's no need to compromise onpaint quality.

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hours prior to application of paint and kept wetthroughout the process in order to serve as a magnet toairborne dust. Where it is not possible to move workto areas suitable for wet floor treatment, many of ourbest professional contractors utilize inexpensive “kiddiepools” in which they place a half inch of water at least aday or two before beginning paint application.

The use of a fan during this air-cleansing period is rec-ommended as it is the circulation of air over waterwhich effectively cleanses the air. The fan and heat/airconditioning system should be shut off immediatelybefore beginning application of coatings and kept offfor two hours after completion of paint application inorder to prevent air movement before the paint setsup. (Exhaust fans required when working with solvent-borne coatings should not be shut off.)

BONNIE KRANZ - YOUNGEST MEMBER OF FINE PAINTS FAMILY

Bonnie Kranz,daughter of

Fine PaintsController RussKranz, had herfirst snowboardingexperience beforeshe turned twoand, at the age ofthree, has recentlybegun her firstseries of lessonswith a

professional coach. Bonnie's parents are focused onsafety, so the helmet always goes on before the board.Bonnie enjoys the independence and feeling of accomplishment that comes from learning each newskill and being the youngest boarder on the mountain.

Worth noting is that Vermont has produced manyfemale gold medalist Olympic snowboarders includingLindsey Jacobellis, Kelly Clark and Hannah Teter -none of whom began riding until they were eight toeleven. Bonnie's parents, athletes themselves are focusing on keeping their child's progress in perspec-tive. They are much more focused on nurturing a well-balanced, healthy child than on the 2022 Olympics.

ONE MASTER COLLECTION AVAILABLE IN FOUR PRESENTATIONS

The Designer Collections I and II serve as the singlemost popular source for interior color inspiration

when specifying Fine Paints wall and trim colors. Thesecollections include scores of versatile, subtle shades,which complement interior settings without being pas-sive. The 110 colors which comprise these collectionsare presented in four distinct formats to meet the needsof color specifiers. It is suggested that you go towww.finepaintsofeurope.com/collection_designer.aspxto view all 110 colors and discover the subtler shadesand mid-tone colors which have made these collectionsso popular.

COLOR DECKS 3”x 7” Professional Size Swatches.$100 charge ($50 per deck) is offset by coupon whichmay be applied against your first purchase from FPEretailer or direct from our home office.COLOR CHIPS All colors are presented on FREE2.5”x 2.5” chips – available exclusively at Fine Paintsretailers. (Not available on line or by phone.)SAMPLE POTS Four-ounce Sample Pots are availablein Matte Eurolux for $9.00 each – all 110 colors areavailable at www.finepaintsofeurope.com and throughselect retailers. REAL PAINTED PANELS 12” x 18” drawdown panels which have been painted by roller with twocoats of Eurolux Matte. RPP's reveal the actual paintcolor and feel and demonstrate scrubbability. All 110Designer Collection colors are available at $7.00 each at www.finepaintsofeurope.com and through selectretailers.

Get started by purchasing the decks for which you willenjoy a 100% paint credit - and then purchase theSample Pots and Real Painted Panels you require onceyou have honed in a few likely color choices. There isnothing like a Sample Pot or Real Painted Panel toconfirm how the paint will look in its actual setting.

Fine Paints ofEurope Retailers

Fine Paints of Europe is proud to berepresented by the best, well estab-

lished paint retailers in the business.The average Fine Paints of Europeretailer has been in business for morethan sixty years, and has carried ourline for more than twelve years. Theretailers who represent Fine Paints ofEurope are real paint stores in which aclient will receive first-class treatmentand sound painting advice.

IF YOU DON’T HAVE A FINEPAINTS OF EUROPE RETAILERIN YOUR AREA, please call 1-800-332-1556 to enjoy the practi-cality and convenience of purchasingthe finest paints from knowledgeableprofessionals in the comfort of yourhome or office. Our paint profession-als are prepared to assist in everyaspect of your project – from selectingthe proper coating in the perfect color,to estimating exactly how much paintyou require. Orders are shipped theday they are placed and deliveredpromptly by UPS. There is no salestax on shipments to states other thanVermont and New York. If you preferto order on-line, please visit www.finepaintsofeurope.com, and enjoy the convenience of 24/7 ordering.

ARIZONA

ADCO Paint & Supply Mike Davis / Tony DeGasperis1933 East McDowellPhoenix 602-253-8471ADCO Paint & Supply Renee Heindl6620 W. Orangewood, Ste 100Glendale 623-842-4470

CALIFORNIA - North

Creative Paint Michael Yang5435 Geary BlvdSan Francisco 415-666-3380G&R Paint Company Philip Reno1238 Sutter StreetSan Francisco 415-292-7982Gray's Paint & Wallpaper Bob Gray1411 Woodside RdRedwood City 650-365-6222Gray's Paint & Wallpaper Jeff Gray783 California Dr.Burlingame 650-343-6535

CALIFORNIA - South

Bayside Paint, Inc. Gary Meinke/Robert Lewis1228 Knoxville StSan Diego 619-275-7800Cox Paint Terry Burt1130 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica 310-393-7208Cox Paint Center Daniel Price/Herbert Fernandez11153 Washington BlvdCulver City 310-838-2284DeVaul Paint Company Jack Greenwood2601 South Harbor BlvdSanta Ana 714-546-9191Ganahl Lumber - Anaheim Paint Dept Manager- Steve Salazar1220 E Ball RoadAnaheim 714-772-5444Ganahl Lumber - Costa Mesa Paint Dept Manager- Simon Zervos1275 S. Bristol StreetCosta Mesa 714-556-1500Ganahl Lumber - Buena Park Paint Dept Manager- Mike6586 Beach Blvd.Buena Park 714-522-2864Ganahl Lumber - Capistrano Beach Paint Dept Manager- Connie34162 Doheny Park RoadCapistrano Beach 949-496-5765Ganahl Lumber - Corona Paint Dept Manager- Tony150 W. Blaine St.Corona 951-278-4000Ganahl Lumber - Laguna Beach Paint Dept Manager- Jerry1765 Laguna Canyon Rd.Laguna Beach 949-494-6538Ganahl Lumber - Lake Forest Paint Dept Manager- Pat23132 Orange Ave.Lake Forest 949-830-3600Ganahl Lumber - Los Alamitos Paint Dept Manager- Carol10742 Los Alamitos Blvd.Los Alamitos 562-346-2100Goleta Valley Paint Steve & Colleen Ozab325 Rutherford St #BGoleta 805-964-8787Mann Brothers Ensward Morris758 No La Brea Ave.Los Angeles 323-936-5168Shilpark Paint Frank Kim15617 Hawthorne Blvd.Lawndale 310-676-6760Smith Paint Jorge Zavala2875 Cherry AveSignal Hill 562-595-4761

COLORADO

Bergen Park Paint & Dec Michael & Robin Farkash1240 Bergen Pkwy – Unit A100Evergreen 303-674-1605

CONNECTICUT

Litchfield Paint & WallpaperJohn & Ann Winter172 West St Litchfield 860-567-4131McDermott Paint Walter McDermott/Tony-Mgr.35 Spring StGreenwich 203-622-0699Ring's End Lumber Fernando Queiroz181 West AveDarien 203-656-7553Ring's End Lumber John Peter129 Danbury RoadWilton 203-761-0688

FLORIDA

Brooks Fine PaintsBrad Brooks/ Colin Brooks4403 Georgia Ave.West Palm Beach 561-832-0957

ILLINOIS

Prather Paint & Wallpaper Bruce Ekstrand101 Greenbay RdWilmette 847-251-6905

MARYLAND

Annapolis Paint Company Donnie Keyes419 East Dover St.Easton 410-820-4442Budeke's Paint Ron Quattrocche 9484 Deereco RdTimonium 410-560-1230Budeke’s Paint & DecoratingCeasar Hiponia6505 Dobbin RoadColumbia 443-319-4001Glen Echo HardwareBryan Holland7303 MacArthur Blvd.Bethesda 301-229-3700

MASSACHUSETTS

C&T Paint & Wallpaper Darlene MacKenzie181 North Main StNatick 508-655-1230C&T Paint & Wallpaper Joe Gattozzi139 Rear Linden St.Wellesley 781-235-3706Drive In Paint Mart David Solomon705 Gallivan Blvd.Dorchester 617-436-1268Drive In Paint Mart Jason Solomon229 Old Colony Ave.S. Boston 617-464-1263

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Marine Home Center Chick Tennant134 Orange St.Nantucket 508-228-0900Anchor Ace Hardware Cheryl Bilodeau267 Cotuit Rd.Sandwich 508-477-2502Anchor Ace Hardware Becky Proctor1305 Route 28S. Yarmouth 508-398-3691Phillips Fine Paint & Design Dan Schmitt/ Sean Herlihy95 Commonwealth AveConcord 978-369-3606

MINNESOTA

The Excelsior Paint & Design Ctr. Carolyn Manhatton701 Highway 7Excelsior 952-474-5605

NEW HAMPSHIRE

A&M Paint & WallpaperScott Alexander620 Peverly Hill Rd.Portsmouth 603-436-5366

NEW JERSEY

Eagle Paint & Wallpaper Simon Van Bochoven114 West Palisade AveEnglewood 201-568-6051Ricciardi Brothers Jeff LaFrance1915 Springfield Ave.Maplewood 973-762-3830Ricciardi Brothers Winston Dyer145 South StreetMorristown 973-538-3222Ricciardi Brothers Dan Heinze396 Route 22 WestGreen Brook 732-868-4200Ricciardi Brothers Mark Desimone215 West Englewood AvenueTeaneck 201-837-3468Ricciardi Brothers Peter Merkel 315 US Route 35Eatontown 732-578-0020Ricciardi BrothersSteve Eberhart160 Route 46 WestParsippany 973-276-0400

NEW YORK – Manhattan

Janovic -Chelsea Rasik Sanghavi215 7th Ave @ 22nd StNew York 212-645-5454Janovic – Fourth Ave Chris Velleca80 Fourth AveNew York 212-477-6930

Janovic -SoHo Anderson Simon161 6th Ave @ Spring StNew York 212-627-1100Janovic -East Side Kenny Barrett888 Lexington Ave @66thNew York 212-772-1400Janovic -Upper East Side Sammy Bracker1555 3rd Ave @ 87th StNew York 212-289-6300Janovic - West Side Bob Keith159 W 72nd StNew York 212-595-2500Janovic -Wolf Hector Rodriguez771 9th AveNew York 212-245-3241

NEW YORK – Long Island

Aboff’s Vincent Marcoccio352 Montauk HighwayWainscott 631-537-9700Janovic – Long Island Jesus Iturbides30-35 Thompson AveLong Island City 347-418-3480VanKemenade Paint Rich Kerney150 North Main StreetSayville 631-589-2462VanKemenade Paint Jeff Veglia910 Route 25AMiller Place 631-209-1485VanKemenade Paint Rick Kemler1606 Main Rd.Jamesport 631-722-3113VanKemenade Paint Jim Neimeth310 Main St.Holbrook 631-285-7675Willis Paint & Design Center Mike Mantikas/Harri Rajkumar35 Mineola AveRoslyn Heights 516-621-3772

NEW YORK – Boroughs & Westchester

Ring's End Lumber Markens Jeune386 Smithridge RdSo. Salem 914-533-3068Shamrock Paint at GreenridgeJames Hasson3273 Richmond Ave.Staten Island 718-966-9500Clearview Paint SupplyPhillip Pavich2011 Francis Lewis Blvd.Whitestone 718-747-5000

NEW YORK - Upstate

Cabinet Designers, IncMario Carpanzano747 Route 28Kingston 845-331-2200

Sun Wallpaper & Paint, Inc. Frank Cohen47 Overocker Rd.Poughkeepsie 845-471-2880White's Lumber & Bldg Supply Tom Chellis231 N. Rutland St.Watertown 315-788-6200

OREGON

Chromatix Paint Jim Wierson, Jr.222 SE Alder St.Portland 503-230-8925

PENNSYLVANIA

Newtown Hardware David Callahan / Eric Boice106 South State StNewtown 215-968-3611

TEXAS

Whitehead Paint & SupplyMarvin Crow25507 I 45 North, Ste BSpring 281-298-9300

VIRGINIA

Potomac Paint & Design CenterLuis Gonzalez3610 King St/ Bradlee CenterAlexandria 703-379-5800Potomac Paint & Dec Center Ramon Argueta5701 Lee HighwayArlington 703-534-4477The Paint Shop Ltd. James Timberlake51 Alexandria PikeWarrenton 540-347-4484

WASHINGTON

Brosson CompanyBob Brothers10808 Myers Way SouthSeattle 206-244-3171Brosson Company/Ballard Refinishers632 NW 46th St.Seattle 206-783-0707Winslow Paint CompanyMary Hall937 Hildebrand Lane NE, #100Bainbridge Island 206-842-2227

WASHINGTON DC

Monarch Paint & Wallcoverings Brett Screws5608 Connecticut Ave NWWashington 202-686-5550Monarch Paint & WallcoveringsMitchell Wiggins2130 Wisconsin Ave. NWWashington 202-625-2600

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