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Standard paint colors recommended for general use on 2x3 blazes
Revised from the Trail Maintenance Manual (7th Edition) p24-25
Approved by Trails Council, April 8, 1999; Amended June 7, 2001; Amended October 8, 2002; Technical Correction November 22, 2002 (paint name);
Neutralizing paint, part number changed by manufacturer October 3, 2003. Minor corrections to Long Path and Highlands Trail, March 2005. February 13, 2008 Bob Jonas, Estelle Anderson (see older recommendations - still valid if you can find them)
DISCLAIMER: The colors represented either on screen or on your printer may not represent what they will look like on a tree)
It is more important that the color used on a single trail be uniform than that you exactly match one of these colors. If you don't know exactly what paint was used, repaint all the blazes. The colors change significantly upon drying so don't compare wet with dry.
COLOR |
TC STANDARD |
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ALTERNATES |
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BLUE |
Ben.Moore 0789 |
Sher. Williams |
H-D/Behr |
Lowes/Valspar |
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BLUE |
Ben.Moore 0784 |
Sher.Williams |
H-D/Behr |
Lowes/Olympic |
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GREEN |
Ben.Moore 0558 |
H-D/Glidden |
H-D/Behr |
Lowes/Valspar |
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ORANGE |
Ben.Moore |
H-D/Glidden |
H-D/Behr |
Lowes/Valspar |
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COLOR |
TC STANDARD |
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ALTERNATES |
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RED |
Ben. Moore |
Sher.Williams |
H-D/Behr |
Lowes/Valspar |
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YELLOW |
Ben. Moore |
Sher.Williams |
H-D/Behr |
Lowes/Valspar |
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PINK |
Ben. Moore |
Sher.Williams |
H-D/Behr |
Lowes/Valspar |
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COLOR |
TC STANDARD |
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ALTERNATES |
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WHITE |
H-D/Behr |
Or Any |
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LONG PATH |
PPG 103-4 |
H-D/Behr |
Lowes/Valspar |
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HIGHLANDS |
Dutch Boy |
H-D/Behr |
Lowes/Valspar |
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COLOR |
TC STANDARD |
ALTERNATES |
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NEUTRALIZING |
Ben.Moore |
SPRAYCAN |
H-D/Behr |
H-D/Behr |
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Also: |
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NEUTRALIZING |
Ben. Moore |
SPRAYCAN |
H-D/Behr |
H-D/Behr |
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Also, 7739 |
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NEUTRALIZING |
H-D/Behr |
SPRAYCAN |
SPRAYCAN |
H-D/Behr |
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Rustoleum |
NOTES:
- All the above Standards and Alternates should be available in one quart cans.
- Alternates are based on closest match and readily available colors.
- Gloss is preferred for longevity.
- Spray cans are preferred in matte finish.
- Color samples obtained online and may not be true.
- Neutralizing or Block-out colors are suggestions only. Your choice will depend on the species and age of the trees or rock color. Some trees, such as, Chestnut Oak will require a darker charcoal gray color.
- Recommended for graffiti on rocks: Behr Arrowhead Semigloss exterior
Comment: Please be relevant, civil, non-commercial.
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