Scholar Painting & Restoration Case Studies: Union Station Canopy and Bus Terminal, Hartford, CT Historical Restoration

Challenge

All work had to be completed on a fully functional train and bus depot in an extremely busy downtown area. The team worked extended hours and weekends in order to complete the project in a condensed time frame of 90 days. Additional precautions were taken given the age and potential presence of lead.

Solution

Repair and Restoration of original Hartford Train Station canopy. 

-          Repair and paint all structural steel on canopy structure 

-          Dispose of lead containing paint and follow all EPA RRP regulations 

-          Installation of new LED lighting fixtures 

-          Installation of new custom down spouts 

-          Repair of concrete bases along entire length of structure 

-          Installation of new signage.

Products Used:

Miscellaneous Metal / structural steel:

Primer and Intermediate Coat- Sherwin Williams Macropoxy 646 - Gloss

Top Coat – Sherwin Williams High Solids 250 - Gloss