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casestudies Pride restored to Jane Austen home


With the help of Johnstone’s, the Grade II listed building where 19th century novelist Jane Austen spent her last days has been restored to its former glory. After the paintwork became weather-damaged and faded,


SC4 Decorators were enlisted to repair and restore the exterior of the property, for which they used a host of Johnstone’s products. For the building’s rendering, the SC4 decorators applied


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the robust Johnstone’s Stormshield Smooth Masonry paint in County Cream, to remain in keeping with the original colour of the property. With its expected life of more than 15 years and excellent colour retention properties, Stormshield Smooth Masonry paint was the logical choice for the job. Stormshield Flexible Primer Undercoat, together with


Flexible Gloss in French Lime, achieved an impressive finish for the door of the house. These BBA-approved products retain flexibility longer than traditional products.


SC4 ensured that the listed building received the use of


quality products, continuing with Johnstone’s 2 Pack Primer which was used to freshen up window frames and sills. With its ability to tolerate surface dampness during appliance the application was made easy. White Stormshield Flexible Gloss was also applied to continue the premium-quality finish. John Norton, director of decorating services at SC4, said:


“We specify Johnstone’s paints across all of our contracts, as the products have strong application qualities, offer an excellent finish and are still the most robust products available in the marketplace. “At College Street, the use of Johnstone’s coatings will


ensure the property’s exterior withstands the elements and that this memorial to Jane Austen remains a popular attraction for the many tourists who visit the area.” 


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