The ancient art of encaustic painting at the Westcott House.

Proper assessment and diagnosis is a key first step to a successful quality historic paint preservation, rehabilitation or restoration. Proper handling or abatement is important with old paints, as many of the paints used prior to 1978 contained lead. Once it is determined whether one is attempting preservation, rehabilitation or restoration of the paint, we work with specialists who employ sophisticated equipment to determine the necessary details to ensure a quality, long-lasting paint job.

Featured Project

Frank Lloyd Wright's Westcott House Springfield, Ohio Restoration of the Burton J. Westcott house, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, transformed a deteriorating structure into a dazzling house museum. The house, built in 1908, is the only example of Wright’s prairie-style architecture in Ohio. Durable Slate served as the construction manager for this restoration – taking the building from an altered and dilapidated state and returning it to its former glory. Historical painting was crucial to the complete interior restoration.