Historic Preservation: Rehabilitating Interiors

At the conclusion of this course you will be able to: Formulate a plan to identify interior components worthy of preservation Identify the best methods utilized to research a buildings history Appraise how the type and colors of paint depend on the type of building and the use and interpretation of its interior spaces Propose a restoration project that depicts the property as it appeared during its period of greatest significance Recall the nature of historic paints including texture formulation variation application and the best practices of removal Ascertain the extent of alteration and deterioration that may have taken place over the years and utilize these factors to determine what degree of change is appropriate in the project Recall any relevant safety codes and assess the best way to comply with said codes