The types of paintings on which we perform conservation treatments include oil paintings, acrylics, and mixed media.
Treatment of paintings may include:
- Surface cleaning
- Varnish removal
- Overpaint removal
- Surface consolidation (flaking or powdering paint and pigment layers)
- Removal and treatment of mould, surface bloom and blanching
- Tear repair
- Flattening (removal/reduction of distortions)
- Strip and full lining
- Restretching
- Substrate repair (paintings on board)
- Filling and inpainting areas of loss
- Application of new varnish
- Provision of advice regarding painting care, mounting and display
- Provision of documentation (condition reports, treatment assessments, treatment reports)