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