Knoxville

Stained Glass Repair & Restoration

Stained glass restoration is a standard procedure that is usually conducted when the windows reach an age of 75 to 100 years old. Because many of Knoxville’s historic churches were built in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s, they are now reaching a point where their stained glass needs restoration work. If these repairs are not completed, the windows could deteriorate severely to the point where they may not be salvaged. With professional restoration, however, they can not only be saved, but also made to look more beautiful than ever before.

At Church Stained Glass Restoration, we specialize in these types of repairs. Our stained glass restoration services can help your Knoxville, Tennessee church restore and preserve its beloved artwork for future generations. We have over 30 years of experience in conducting these procedures and are experts in the skills and techniques required for historic stained glass conservation.

Restoration Process for Knoxville Church Stained Glass

Repairs to stained glass windows must be made carefully and with precision. For this reason, it is not uncommon for the restoration process to take several weeks or even months to complete. But we assure you, it will be well worth it in the end when you see the results.

We start the process first with a consultation. The stained glass windows are inspected from top to bottom. This also gives us a chance to determine their age, condition, and the complexity of the repairs. All of our findings are compiled into a proposal which will be sent to your church for review.

After we receive your approval, we’ll start the repair process. If possible, we will complete the repairs on site. This can save time and money. However, most of the time, the stained glass needs to be removed so it can be restored properly. Once we remove the panels from the window frame, we will take them to a workshop where they can be cleaned, documented, and taken apart.

As conservationists, we try to preserve as much of the original stained glass as possible. Only when pieces are badly damaged do we replace them. Almost always, however, we replace the lead caming, as this helps to strengthen the panel and prevent further decline. The damaged pieces are replaced, the stained glass is painted, and each panel is put back together.

The final phase of this process is re-installation. The stained glass is brought back to your church and carefully re-installed into the window frames. A protective covering is placed over the windows to prevent future damage. Now, the stained glass can be enjoyed for another century or, perhaps, even longer.