Restoration, Conservation & Preservation Resources

 

Sharing Our Expertise And Knowledge

As a conservation studio and a specialty architectural arts restoration contractor, our team of highly skilled craftsmen, artisans, and conservators are experienced in the use of traditional methods and materials. We understand the importance in sharing our expertise and knowledge in our field.

We offer the following resources to help guide you in your conservation, preservation and restoration projects that involve various decorative finishes (decorative paint, ornamental plaster, historic plaster, gilding, stone conservation and more). Whether you are an architect, building owner, facilities manager, student, or artist, we hope these resources help answer any questions you may have and provide a better understanding of some of the intricacies of the preservation field.

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Visual Guide:

A Guide To Decorative Painting & Finishes

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Historic Plaster:

A Guide To The Types & Techniques of Plaster

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Hiring A Paint Restoration Contractor:

A Guide To What to Expect

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A Guide To Stone Restoration

A Guide To Understanding the Restoration Process, Stone Characteristics & Expertise Needed

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A Guide To Historic Woodwork Restoration, Repair, & Replication

A Guide To Understanding Historic Woodwork

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The Art of Exterior Gilding & Domes

A Guide To Understanding the Process, Materials & Expertise Needed

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Theatre Guide:

A Guide To Restoring the Glory of Historical Theatre & Entertainment Venues

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Higher Education Restoration Guide:

A Guide To Restoring Historic Colleges & Universities

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Residential Interior Decoration:

Decorative Finishes in High-End Luxury Residential Spaces

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Canning Liturgical Arts:

Commissioned Art Work & Sacred Spaces

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Glossary of Historic Woodworking Terms:

Learn More About The Terminology Of Woodworking Throughout The Ages

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Historic Paint Investigations & Analysis:

Process, Value, and What to Look for in a Partner

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Identifying Historic Paint:

A Guide to the Significance of Paint in Historic Structures

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Contractor Checklist:

Considerations, questions, and what to look for when evaluating and considering restoration contractors.

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Plaster Assessment:

Failing Plaster & What to Look For


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