Lithochrome is the paint that monument companies use to enhance (some might say denigrate) the memorial products we place in the cemetery. There are varying opinions on lithochrome, just as there are about everything else in the monument industry. We all know that lithochrome will fade at some point.
I like and use lithochrome; however, it should be cautiously used as it can quickly turn a stone into a gaudy mess if used improperly. Like all things, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Personally, I like the look of gold lithochrome on gray granite. Great care must be exercised when using green or reds that they do not over power the stone. I prefer subtlety when I work with stone, or should I say harmony, as less is often more.
Though I use it, black lithochrome is not usually my preferred color. Normally, I prefer diluted black, or gray lithochrome as it provides a more subtle appearance.
If the fonts are smaller than 2 inches tall I recommend lithochrome as it makes the lettering more readable. I try to avoid fonts smaller than 2 inches tall, but we do what we have to do to make the clients happy and the customer is king.
What are your experiences and opinions on the use of lithochrome?
I like and use lithochrome; however, it should be cautiously used as it can quickly turn a stone into a gaudy mess if used improperly. Like all things, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Personally, I like the look of gold lithochrome on gray granite. Great care must be exercised when using green or reds that they do not over power the stone. I prefer subtlety when I work with stone, or should I say harmony, as less is often more.
Though I use it, black lithochrome is not usually my preferred color. Normally, I prefer diluted black, or gray lithochrome as it provides a more subtle appearance.
If the fonts are smaller than 2 inches tall I recommend lithochrome as it makes the lettering more readable. I try to avoid fonts smaller than 2 inches tall, but we do what we have to do to make the clients happy and the customer is king.
What are your experiences and opinions on the use of lithochrome?
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I use high heat exterior enamel and cover that with semi-gloss polyurethane. No complaints.
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