Plaster Restoration & Stabilization
Halt failure and return your historic, decorative plaster to its original beauty.

Testimonials
"Canning’s thorough knowledge of period decoration and methodology, as well as traditional materials, was a valuable contribution to the project team.”— AMANDA EDWARDS, PA-AIC, LEED GREEN ASSOC., JOHN MILNER ASSOCIATES, INC. ARCHITECTS, ARCHEOLOGISTS, PLANNERS, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
“It has been my pleasure to work with the John Canning & Co. for over 15 years. Their talent and skill in execution is unique in the arena of historic restoration projects.”— MICHAEL A. MACDONALD, DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, DOWNES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT
“We have chosen to work with Canning almost exclusively on decorative conservation work for over twenty years in recognition of their overall abilities.”— ARTHUR H. PAGE IV, PAGE CONSERVATION, INC., WASHINGTON DC
Our Process

Cost Factors
The exact cost of plaster restoration and stabilization naturally depends on a number of factors. These include, but are not limited to:- Whether or not the process begins with a plaster conditions survey
- The size of the work
- The complexity of the work
- The location of the work, and required access (for example, whether or not scaffolding will be required to access the space)
- Special materials cost, such as consolidants, adhesives, etc.
Our Specialties
In addition to plaster restoration and stabilization, we specialize in a number of other complementary services, including:SELECTED PROJECTS
We were involved in plaster stabilization and creating a new ceiling and beam structure independent of the severely compromised Garrett Hall building.
We skillfully restored the 1700s plaster walls and ornament in Maryland's Old Senate Chamber using the original historic methods and materials of the time.
We carefully installed the new Gothic Revival interior design that references Catholic liturgy, traditional iconography, and celebration of Saint Mary.
Saint Mary’s Church required both paint and plaster investigative studies to assist in the plaster and decorative paint work that was needed..
Our projects at Michigan Capitol 1989-92 and 2016 required expert woodgraining matching skills, and innovation in plaster reattachment and distemper paint conservation, and every other decorative painting skill.
Saint Mary’s Church project including designing and building a new front altar to coordinate with the existing altar that was ornately carved original marble.