1947 - Pittsburgh Paints Floor
10 Colors
This 1947 Pittsburgh Paints catalog features Florhide Floor Enamel, a gloss enamel designed for interior and exterior floors, providing durable, long-lasting finishes. The 10 colors reflect popular mid- to late-1940s floor color trends, emphasizing neutral and wood-inspired tones that were widely used in homes and public buildings. Examples include Fawn, Smoke Gray, Dixie Gray, Light Oak, Dark Oak, Pewter Gray, Cruiser Gray, Walnut, Mahogany, and Tile Red, offering an authentic historic palette typical of the period.
Originally gloss, these colors are offered in satin or semi-gloss, allowing for modern usability while preserving historical authenticity.
Ideal for:
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Restoring 1940s floors with historically accurate colors
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Period-appropriate finishes for interior and exterior floor surfaces
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Modern homes seeking durable, authentic mid-century tones
Note: Original gloss sheen is adapted to satin or semi-gloss; other sheens available by special request.