PAINTING+GILDING
Specialists in the conservation of historic decorative surfaces, Calibre delivers an integrated conservation approach. Combining traditional and modern materials and techniques, we look to sustain the building’s authenticity.
Calibre specialises in the conservation of fine art painting, hand-painted decoration, stencilling, historic paint effects and gilding, on plaster, timber, canvas, metal, stone, and composite materials.
Consolidation and repair
Dry (mechanical) and wet (aqueous and chemical) cleaning
Paint and coatings removal
Loss compensation and replacement
In-filling
In-painting
Reinstatement of historic decorative schemes (flatwork and paint effects)
Oil and water gilding
Application of coatings