Welcome to Welsh Color & Conservation, Inc. Welcome to Welsh Color & Conservation, Inc.
Welcome to Welsh Color & Conservation, Inc. Welcome to Welsh Color & Conservation, Inc.
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Welsh Color & Conservation, Inc. is one of the most renowned and experienced analytical laboratories in the United States specializing in the restoration and preservation of historic finishes. We provide expert-consulting services in the investigation, microscopical analysis and interpretation of old paints and wallpapers primarily related to historic buildings but also to fine art and antiques. Paint analysis and wallpaper analysis are useful for determining:


  • Original colors,
  • Decorative painting techniques,
  • Alterations,
  • Pigment and fiber composition, and
  • Authentication of fine art.
crossection of a multi-layered paint sample
Crossection of a multi-layered paint sample

Welsh Color & Conservation, Inc. has been serving architects, engineers, museum administrators, old-house owners and collectors all over the United States for more than 35 years. The variety of our paint analysis projects ranges from objects of fine art to historic bridges and lighthouses as well as small residential and large nationally known landmark buildings dating from the 18th to the 20th centuries. Through one of two options we can analyze, determine and authenticate original finishes and color schemes. We can either visit your site or you can take and send paint and wallpaper samples to us for microanalysis by using our Sampling Guide - Paintpamphlet™.

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Contact Information:

Frank S. Welsh, President
Welsh Color & Conservation, Inc.
P.O. Box 767
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Telephone: 610-525-3564
E-mail: fswelsh @ welshcolor.com

About Welsh Color & Conservation, Inc.

Paintpamphlet
Historic Paint Analysis - An Overview Color Matching New Paints
Analytical and Consulting Services Publications
Wallpaper Major Projects Completed