Solutions by task

Conservation materials by task

Choose the task you are working on to see the materials, tools and guides we offer for it.

Consolidation of paint layersRe-adhering flaking or powdering paint calls for adhesives that are compatible with the object and, as far as possible, reversible. The choice…→Surface cleaning of works of artCleaning is irreversible: it is preceded by small-scale tests and documentation. Solvents, aqueous solutions with chelating agents and gels that confine action…→Paper & archive conservationRepairs, reinforcement and infills on paper and books use Japanese papers, reversible adhesives (wheat starch paste, cellulose ethers) and non-stick support materials.→Stone, mortar & wall-painting conservationConsolidants for weathered materials, poultices for desalination and cleaning, lime-based grouts and mortars, and biocides for biological growth.→Varnishing & retouching paintingsLow-molecular-weight and natural resins for varnishes, UV stabilisers, and retouching colours and mediums with good reversibility.→Bonding & filling of objectsFor ceramics, glass, stone and archaeological objects: reversible resins for bonding, epoxies where structural strength is needed, and filling materials.→Storage, packaging & microclimateAcid-free archival boxes and folders, protective wrappings, and means to control and log relative humidity and temperature.→