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surface cleaning
Treatment that removes surface dirt.
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Blind cleavage
An invisible separation between the layers of paint, between the paint and ground, or between the ground and support. This may appear as a slight bulge in the paint surface.
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Cleaning
Removing non-original layers from the paint surface. These layers may be surface dirt, varnish or overpaint. See surface cleaning, uncovering and varnish removal.
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Cleavage
A separation between layers of paint, between paint and ground, or between ground and support. Usually associated with cracks and losses. See flaking.
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condition report
A report listing the observations of an inspection. It can be used as the first part of a Treatment Proposal and as a reference when objects are transported or loaned. Depending on what it is used for [..]
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Consolidation
Addition of an adhesive or consolidant to friable powdery original material such as water damaged plaster or rotten wood.
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cross section
It is a small sample of original paint mounted in a polyester resin so the layer structure can be examined under the microscope.
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facing
A reinforcing material, usually tissue paper, temporarily adhered to the surface of a painting. Facing ensures that loose paint particles are temporarily secured, and protects the paint surface during [..]
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Fill
Material replacing lost paint or paint and ground so that the area of loss becomes level with surrounding paint.
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