the swede
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Thats correct, i also meant iron oxide, but the mine is a copper mineHere in the States paint for barns was red due to iron odixe(rust) being a preventative for mold and the like......and it being plentiful. Mix with oil ... viola
In Sweden, no offense to @the swede , it also has royal ties.....for all of Europe.
Yeah it was considered a luxury and status in the beginning but later the red paint became traditional because of abundance. People that have houses painted with this paint needs to brush and repaint to maintain it.