Restoration To repair or bring back to an original condition. Poster restoration is the fine art of obscuring damage caused by age, mis-handling, and improper storage. Quality restoration can greatly enhance the value of an old poster, both monetarily and aesthetically. However, poorly done restoration will always diminish the value of any piece. Exceptional restoration skills require many years of practical experience in the field. Collectively, POSTER MOUNTAIN employs over three decades of experience in poster restoration. From comparatively simple fold line touch up, to complete reconstruction, we take great care and pride in our work. We work closely with our clients to provide them with the level of restoration they are looking for and can afford, while still staying true to the beauty and integrity of the original artwork. There is no magic secret to performing extraordinary restoration. Our team of highly skilled artisans perform a number of steps to bring damaged or worn posters back to their original glory. Post- Conservation Prep Before any paint or touch-up work is performed, the piece is prepped to create a smooth, clean surface for restoration. We employ a novel technique in patching that is more efficient, allowing for seamless blending with the original piece without causing any damage to the poster itself. For large areas of damage, it may be necessary to patch the area with additional paper. For all of our paper replacement, we use only genuine vintage paper culled from our vast library of old posters, with great care taken to match the color and texture of original art. Detailwork When it comes to restoration, there simply is no finer work than that done by  Poster Mountain. Our highly skilled team of artists, using pencil and water-based media, painstakingly color match and fill each area, virtually eliminating visible signs of damage such as fold-lines, scratches or small tears. Airbrushing When warranted or requested, our airbrushing skills are beyond compare. Great care is taken to maintain as much of the original artwork as possible while bringing out the former glory of the piece. Our uniquely formatted paint is specially made for us to be extremely opaque, so that less is needed to cover damaged spots.  This helps keep our airbrushing to a minimum, painting only the affected areas. We do not paint entire borders as a matter of course  like some other studios do unless specifically requested by our clients.