Houston Stained Glass Remodeling & Renovation Process
If you own a home or business in Houston and have a stained glass window that needs remodelling and renovation, we can help. At Houston Stained Glass, we carry over 25 years of expertise in the stained glass industry. Our designers are highly familiar with the specific techniques and methods that are required to renovate stained glass windows properly. We can help bring out the true beauty and vibrancy of your aging or antique art!
What to Expect
Stained glass remodeling and renovation is a very technical and intensive process. Restoration should only be performed by a licensed stained glass studio that has experience in dealing with antique or fragile glass. At Houston Stained Glass, we have a very specific process that we use for restoration. We believe that by sticking to this method, we generate higher quality results for our clients.
Removal: The panel is removed from the window or wall in which it’s installed. We use special tools to make sure that no part of the window gets broken or damaged at this time. Then, we take it to our studio to begin the restoration process. In the meantime, we install a piece of durable low-e safety glass for temporary use.
Cleaning: One of the key steps for restoring the color and shine of stained glass is proper cleaning. Over time, sediment such as soot, dirt, and grime can build up on the glass, which prevents light from shining through it. By soaking the glass in a bath of gentle cleansing solution, we can remove any build up on the panel.
Disassembly: After the glass has been properly cleaned, it’s time to disassemble the panel. First we take a picture of the original design and upload it to our system using high tech computer software. Then we take the panel apart piece by piece, number the glass, and set it aside.
Replacement: Although we try to preserve as much of the original work as possible, sometimes it’s necessary to replace pieces of glass if they have been badly broken or damaged. We match the broken glass pieces to similar colored ones from our personal inventory for replacement.
Reassembly: Now it’s time to reassemble the panel. The glass is put back together in its original design. New leading is used in place of the old and a thick black cement is poured over the panel. Steel bars may also be added for extra strength and reinforcement.
Installation: The panel is returned to its home, where it is reinstalled. Additional measures may also be taken in order to protect the glass. We may recommend placing a piece of low-e glass over the panel in order to prevent damage. Once this is all taken care of, the project is officially complete!
Houston’s Stained Glass Remodeling & Renovation Experts
Trust Houston Stained Glass with your remodeling and renovation project. We have over two decades of experience in creating and restoring stained glass windows. Contact our office today to receive an estimate on your project!
Martin Faith
Martin Faith is the founder and owner of Houston Stained Glass. Martin has been cultivating his skills as a stained glass artisan for over 30 years, passing on his knowledge and expertise to his team so that, together, they can create the most beautiful stained glass windows the world has ever seen. Martin's initial education in the trade took place in Glasgow, Scotland, the stained glass capitol of the world. He is an expert in the history of stained glass, its evolution, methods for conservation, and its many different styles and forms, including art deco, prairie, Greene & Greene, art nouveau, Mackintosh, floral, mission, beveled, and contemporary. Over the years, Martin's company has produced thousands of stained glass windows, which includes custom creations made for homes, churches, and commercial buildings located all throughout the Houston metro area.
