Architectural Arts Services

Meetings All Your Architectural Restoration & Conservation Needs.

 

The historic value of the architectural artwork in America’s most recognizable and prestigious landmarks is protected by a variety of stakeholders. Canning Liturgical Arts is committed to a collaborative process and makes sure that all parties are advised on historic paint analysis and substrate stability research. We work to achieve consensus on our recommended treatment plans with the architect and all parties entrusted with decision making.

Architectural Arts Services, Methods & Materials

Architectural Arts Planning & Design
CLA carefully plans out the materials and process needed for our work with other trades to deliver the project within budget and on time.

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historical paint analysis
CLA's comprehensive paint analysis uses advanced technologies to evaluate original historic decoration, colors, and finishes.

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plaster conditions survey
CLA plaster survey reveals the condition of ornamental and flat plaster substrates and defines the steps needed to stabilize and repair them.

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CLA professional conservators evaluate conditions, develop harmless cleaning solutions, reattach original paint, and protect original artwork.

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Historic Building Conditions Assessment
CLA expertise can be used to understand and document the current conditions of your historic building in order to anticipate and plan for conservation, restoration and preservation needs.

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CLA artisans have decades of experience not only preserving, conserving, and restoring murals and artwork, but also in creating new pieces that align with the structure of the space utilizing period methods, materials, and techniques.

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The  possibilities for beautification in new structures are endless. Blank walls are the canvas on which the mysteries of the faith should be illustrated. CLA is determined to bring sacredness back into churches regardless the era in which they were built.

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Project Management
CLA Project Management and Construction services ensure every aspect of the project is thoughtfully planned out to meet all objectives. 

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CLA is a specialty decorative painting & finishes contractor with decades of experience and expertise in preserving, restoring and recreating original historic decorative finishes.

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Plaster Restoration

CLA skilled artisans have mastered mould, ornamental, acoustic, and scagliola plaster fabrication methods to replicate any type of period element.

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CLA specializes in architectural and exterior gilding whether it be atop buildings, inside iconic landmarks, churches, theaters or residence.

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Wood Restoration

Wood restoration involves conservation cleaning, repair and reversible coatings with paint and glazes that replicates the grain and color of the original material.

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Stone Restoration

CLA has invented gentle ways to evaluate, test, and formulate custom cleaning agents to restore historical stone for every kind of surface.

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Ornamental, Flat, and Acoustic Plaster -Restoration & Replication

Our skilled artisans are adept in include running moulds and ornamental fabrication, seamless acoustical plaster, integrally pigmented plaster, traditional plaster renders, scagliola plaster fabrication and conservation methods, and more.

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CLA ’s expertise in plaster conservation is among the most respected in the industry. We use the HPCS treatment method to tackle wood lath deterioration and failure projects. 

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CLA is an expert in stabilizing and reinforcing fibrous plaster ceiling panels and coffers.  We use our extensive knowledge along with the HPCS treatment method to tackle these fibrous plaster stabilization and reinforcement projects.

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