Tear Repair & Structural Work
ABP Art Conservation can repair torn canvases and other damaged painting supports. Dents, bumps, sagging canvases, and other structural issues can also be addressed.
Tear Repair
Approaches to tear repair depend on the location of the tear, needs of the paint, and aim of the treatment.
Thread-by-thread repair
Tear before repair, back of canvas
Tear after repair, back of canvas
Tear during repair, back of canvas
Tear after repair, front of canvas
Structural Patch Repair
Tear, before repair
Tear, during repair, back
Tear, during repair, front
Tear, after repair
Temporary Tear Repair
Tear, before repair, front
Tear, before repair, back
Tear, after repair, front
Tear, after repair, back
Edge Lining
If edges of a canvas are missing or particularly fragile, they can be reinforced with new fabric adhered with conservation grade adhesives. This allows canvas to be re-stretched.
Canvas before edge lining
Canvas after edge lining
Dents, Bumps, and Sagging Canvases
Distortions, localized to one area, or overall distortions of the canvas can be addressed through various techniques depending on issue and materials present.
