Walking Through Residential Stained Glass Restoration from Start to Finish in Austin

Walking Through Residential Stained Glass Restoration from Start to Finish in Austin

Some of the most beautiful historic homes in Austin come with unique stained glass features. Many homeowners want to maintain these windows so that they look their best for years to come. Stained Glass Austin can help you restore the stained glass in your home with our simple 6-step process.

Residential Stained Glass Restoration in Austin

  1. Removal: We safely remove the existing stained glass from the frame so that we can take it to our studio to restore it. During this period we leave a temporary piece of glass in its place.
  2. Cleaning: Once in our studio, we soak the glass in a cleaning solution to remove the grit and grime. This soaking process can last up to 2 weeks.
  3. Disassembly: We number each piece of glass and take careful photos so that we can recreate this puzzle with restored glass later in the process.
  4. Glass Replacement: Once we’ve removed all the original glass, we keep any pieces that are in good condition. If any of the pieces are chipped or cracked, we replace them with brand new glass. We do try to keep as much of the original glass as possible.
  5. Reassembly: Based on the photos we took in step 3, we recreate the puzzle of the stained glass design combining the old pieces and the new into a seamless representation of the original piece.
  6. Reinstallation: After it is reassembled, we reinstall the glass into the original frame in your home. During this process, we also install a clear pane of glass to protect the design from the elements and other potentially damaging forces.

Restoring stained glass is a worthwhile investment to make and our team of professionals can help make sure it’s done the right way. If you’re looking to restore a historic piece of stained glass in your Austin home, contact usl today!

Martin Faith is a talented artisan, businessman, and collector of rare and antique stained glass windows. After moving to the United States from Scotland, Martin opened up his own studio which produces custom, handmade stained glass. He and his team have produced over 50,000 stained and leaded glass windows for over 12,000 customers of various styles including Art Noveau, Art Deco, Mission, Prairie, Greene & Greene, contemporary, and beveled glass. Martin's areas of expertise range widely and include historic glass preservation, religious stained glass, and restoration. His work adorns the walls of homes, businesses, and churches all throughout the city of Austin and the surrounding area.

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