Paintings Conservation Services

Fine Arts Conservation Services provides a full range of conservation services for paintings on canvas, masonite, paper, glass and wooden supports, murals and painted objects. We have experience in treating a wide array of materials that include:
  • Oil paintings
  • Acrylic paintings
  • Watercolors
  • Mixed -media
  • Industrial coatings
Each project is evaluated for its unique nature. The materials, technique and history of each piece helps determine the condition and treatment options. We provide expert in-depth technical examinations, authentication and materials analysis. Treatment options may include:
  • Technical Examination
  • Cleaning of superficial grime
  • Removal of degraded varnish
  • Consolidation of unstable paint layer
  • Tear repair
  • Filling of losses
  • Inpainting
  • Humidification treatment to reduce deformations
  • Lining of paintings to increase structural stability
  • Replacement of hanging hardware and backing boards
  • Restoration of frames and recommendations on reframing
  • Technical analysis to guide the treatment protocol and authentication purposes
  • Recommendations for display, storage, and shipping
Fine Art Conservation Services - Mural and Painted Interior Restoration Services - Pittsburgh

Paintings Conservation Services

Fine Arts Conservation Services provides a full range of conservation services for paintings on canvas, masonite, paper, glass and wooden supports, murals and painted objects. We have experience in treating a wide array of materials that include:
  • Oil paintings
  • Acrylic paintings
  • Watercolors
  • Mixed -media
  • Industrial coatings
Each project is evaluated for its unique nature. The materials, technique and history of each piece helps determine the condition and treatment options. We provide expert in-depth technical examinations, authentication and materials analysis. Treatment options may include:
  • Ultraviolet Light Examination 
  • Polarized Light Microscopy
  • Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy 
  • Mass Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
  • X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy
  • X-ray Diffraction
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy 
  • Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy

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Paintings Conservation services

Paintings Conservation Services