Architectural Paint Research (APR) refers to the systematic analysis of architectural finishes – typically paints and varnishes but also including gilding, decorative plasterwork, wood finishes, and wallpapers – to better understand the appearance of a building through time or at a particular period of significance.  It is typically a combination of both field and laboratory work, and APR practitioners, sometimes called “paint analysts” or “paint consultants”, have combined skills in a range of fields including (but not limited to) historic preservation, art conservation, microscopy, materials science, and decorative painting.

The conservation of a particular colour- or decoration scheme in a historic interior can comprise many different materials, such as paint, timber, stone, plaster, gilding, and upholstery. All these different materials and techniques require a holistic and multidisciplinary approach. Roos Keppler enjoys to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

For more information, see ABOUT APR page on http://APR2017.org