Paint Analysis

We undertake architectural paint research projects across the UK. This is a highly specialised and relatively new research tool that allows the decorative history and archaeological development of a building to be discovered. This can be used to ascertain early paint schemes in an historic interior or simply to inform for accurate redecoration. What is architectural paint research? Architectural paint research can be a condition of many projects seeking listed building consent and/or funding from national heritage bodies and is normally undertaken at an early stage to inform the conservation plan for the building, as it allows for the development of an in-depth understanding of the decorative, architectural and social history of the site. It also presents the project team with the full scope of possibilities for re-presentation, conservation and reinstatement of that building. In addition, any underlying or potential issues of material incompatibility are identified before the client embarks on a major works program. The accumulated paint finishes within a site are researched and analysed; then the findings are interpreted, in conjunction with archival data. The skilled researcher provides the client with an extremely detailed interpretation of the decorative history of a building and also its archaeological development. For further information on this process please enquire.