Architectural Tiles: Conservation and Restoration

by Lesley Durbin

Overview

This book aims to advise and encourage on appropriate means towards preservation of the valuable heritage. It is an accessible resource to anyone who is interested either professionally or as an enthusiast in the preservation of historic architectural tiles.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781317683742
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/12/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	17 MB
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About the Author

Lesley Durbin is Senior Conservator at the Jackfield Conservation Studio, UK. She has over thirty years’ experience of the conservation of architectural ceramics.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Looking at tile schemes 3. Tile-making: past and present 4. Mortar and construction methods used in historic tile schemes 5. Principles of conservation for architectural tile schemes 6. Methods of conservation 7. Troubleshooting: tools, products, and health and safety 8. Case studies

Editorial Reviews

Praise for the previous edition:

"...broad and far reaching, beyond what the title implies... thorough in approach." The Tile Heritage of America E-news

"clearly an important resource for any tile conservator." Glazed Expressions

"The author has well over 30 years of direct experience in the field and the new book is an excellent way of distilling and disseminating that experience. There have been advances in techniques over the past decade which can now be assessed and brought to a wider public." Tony Herbert, TACA News & Views

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