Restoration process
Our water damaged paper restoration conservator clears away any contamination from water or other liquids which have disturbed the surface of the piece, as well as aspects such as mould spores, foxing and staining.
The paper can then undergo professional heat, weight and moisture treatments to bring back the original structure of the fibres, flattening them to avoid further disturbance from cockling or warped areas.
Any areas which have been lost can in some cases be sensitively retouched, and any mount or backing board can be replaced with conservation appropriate materials.
Severely weakened paper may be relined on a Japanese tissue paper, which is very strong yet unobtrusive and importantly acid-free.
Protective framing
If your original frame is water damaged this may be able to be restored by our frame conservators. If not, a new frame can be chosen from a range of appropriate options.
Our specialist technicians offer frames that ensure the ongoing protection of artworks, this includes acid-free mounts and backing boards.
For all works on paper, our team recommends UV protective glazing to avoid fading and visual disturbances from sunlight.