CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS



May 26, 1995As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to
the incorporation by reference in this registration statement of
our reports dated January 19, 1995 included and incorporated
by reference in Ameron's Form 10-K for the year ended November
30, 1994 and to all references to our Firm included in this 
registration statement.



                          /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

May 26, 1995