We are able to repair
- Missing moulding
- Loose corners
- Split wood
- Flaking surface
- Water damage
- Holes
- Woodworm attack
- Re gilding
- Re-colouring
- Scratches
- And many other problems
Frames can be damaged through age or accidents
Age dries out binding agents used in the original construction of antique decorative frames. The moulding flakes or becomes detached from the wood support. We treat the wood, strengthen the remaining moulding and rebuild the missing moulding. The finish is gilded or painted to match the existing frame or re-gilded to suit your own preference.
Accidents in the home or during transportation are often the cause for frame restoration. The structural corners of the frame can be rejoined and moulding rebuilt. Damaged or missing moulding is remoulded and then re-gilded.
During: loose parts bonded, some reconstruction | After: with a lustrous new, long-lasting finish | All repairs are conducted by hand, by our skilled staff |
19th Century frame with age and transport damage. | We have re-joined and re-moulded missing plaster before applying new gold to match the original tone. |