Founded in 1902, Peintures Kling is a French family-owned company specializing in the interior restoration of churches, the conservation of painted decorative schemes, and the enhancement of architectural heritage.
Awarded the prestigious Living Heritage Company label, the company has preserved and passed down exceptional artisanal expertise for more than a century through successive generations.
Based in the Moselle region of France, Peintures Kling works on churches, historic monuments, and heritage buildings, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern conservation techniques that respect original materials.Each project is approached individually, with careful attention to the history of the site and the highest standards of heritage conservation.
Peintures Kling offers comprehensive expertise in the restoration of interior decorative finishes, including monumental painting, polychrome sculpture conservation, fresco restoration, faux marble and faux wood finishes, gold and silver leaf gilding, natural pigment patinas, as well as the restoration of paintings and decorative artworks.
The company also carries out the essential preparatory work required for the long-term preservation of historic structures, including substrate treatment, masonry repairs, and historical paint and colour investigations.Recognized for the quality of its work, Peintures Kling supports local authorities, parishes, heritage architects, and project managers in the restoration and enhancement of exceptional cultural heritage. Its expertise is rooted in a commitment to preserving traditional craftsmanship while ensuring the sustainable conservation of historic buildings and works of art.
Core Activities
Interior Restoration of Religious Buildings and Historic Monuments
Restoration, conservation, and enhancement of the interior decorative finishes of churches, chapels, listed monuments, and heritage buildings, using traditional techniques in accordance with conservation best practices.
Conservation and Restoration of Painted Decorations
Conservation and restoration of wall paintings, frescoes, vaulted ceilings, painted ceilings, and historic decorative schemes to preserve their authenticity and historical significance.
Gilding and Ornamental Decorative Finishes
Restoration and creation of gold and silver leaf gilding, polychrome decoration, traditional patinas, faux marble, faux wood, and other historic decorative finishes.
Restoration of Works of Art and Heritage Elements
Conservation and restoration of polychrome sculptures, paintings, woodwork, mouldings, altars, and other decorative elements that contribute to the architectural heritage.
Heritage Surveys, Condition Assessments and Project Consultancy
Support for contracting authorities, conservation architects, local authorities, and heritage institutions through condition assessments, conservation studies, project planning, and supervision from the initial survey phase through to the completion of restoration works.