Artwork Restoration

American Technologies, Inc./American Restoration offers complete art restoration services. We know that artwork carries significant value to the homeowner, both in sentimental and in monetary terms. Our technicians are rigorously trained in this specialized field and are committed to bringing your valuables back to their pre-damage condition. We provide these services for:

• Framed pictures
• Fine art
• Pastels
• Charcoals
• Water colors
• Canvass paintings with oil pigments
• Acrylics
• Sculptures
• Statues

When damage occurs

If your artwork suffers damage from fire, flood, mold contamination or other disasters, the following steps should be taken immediately to help mitigate the damage and prevent further deterioration.

• Remove the damaged art from the loss location as quickly as possible.
• Leave the art in its current condition; do not remove frames, glass, etc.
• Lay the damaged art flat; never stack items on top of each other; this may cause secondary damage.
• Do not lean water-damaged art upright; always lay flat.
• Never wipe the surface of damaged art; this may cause secondary damage.
• Always keep small pieces that may have broken or chipped off of the damaged item.
• Do not attempt to dry out water-damaged art; call a reputable restoration service.
• Never assume damaged art is a total loss before seeking advice and assistance from a reputable restoration service.

Interested in more artwork restoration news and in-depth articles? Please see the article, Xactware Makes Art Losses Easier, from Claims Magazine for more information.

For more information on the process of artwork restoration, please visit The Chicago Conservation Center's website www.chicagoconservation.com