Fine porcelain restoration

Porcelain & Ceramic Restoration

Expert repair of fine china, figurines, and delicate porcelain with invisible results

40+ Years Experience
Family Owned

Professional Porcelain & Ceramic Repair

We specialize in the delicate art of porcelain and ceramic restoration, from precious family heirlooms to valuable collectibles. Our expertise includes invisible crack repairs, complete break reconstruction, and perfect color matching to restore your treasured pieces throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC.

Invisible Repairs

Seamless restoration that preserves original beauty

Perfect Color Matching

Custom glazes to match original finish exactly

Heirloom Care

Gentle handling of precious family treasures

Museum Quality

Professional restoration standards

Our Porcelain Repair Specialties

From hairline cracks to complete reconstructions, we handle all types of porcelain and ceramic damage with precision and care.

Porcelain chip repair
Most Common

Chips & Cracks

Expert repair of rim chips, hairline cracks, and surface damage. We use specialized adhesives and custom-mixed fillers to create invisible repairs that restore both beauty and value.

  • Rim and edge chip repair
  • Hairline crack stabilization
  • Surface damage restoration
Broken porcelain reconstruction
Complex

Complete Breaks

Reconstruction of completely broken pieces, even when fragments are missing. We carefully rebuild the structure and recreate missing sections with perfect integration.

  • Multi-piece reconstruction
  • Missing fragment recreation
  • Structural reinforcement
Full porcelain restoration

Full Restoration

Complete restoration including cleaning, repair, repainting, and re-glazing. Perfect for valuable antiques, figurines, and decorative pieces requiring full renewal.

  • Professional cleaning
  • Custom repainting
  • Protective re-glazing

Our Delicate Restoration Process

Porcelain restoration requires exceptional skill and patience. Our time-tested process ensures your precious pieces receive the careful attention they deserve.

Careful Assessment

We begin with gentle handling and thorough documentation of your piece, analyzing the damage pattern and determining the best restoration approach.

Photo documentation included with every assessment

1

Precise Cleaning & Preparation

Using specialized solvents and gentle techniques, we clean the damaged areas and prepare surfaces for optimal adhesion without damaging the original finish.

Our Method: Gentle cleaning solutions

Avoid: Harsh chemicals or abrasives

2

Expert Repair & Reconstruction

Using museum-quality adhesives and custom-mixed fillers, we carefully repair cracks, rebuild missing sections, and restore structural integrity.

Museum-grade materials
Hand-sculpted details
3

Color Matching & Finishing

We custom-mix paints and glazes to perfectly match your piece's original colors and finish, ensuring repairs are completely invisible.

Every repair is color-matched under multiple lighting conditions

4

Why Families Trust Us with Their Heirlooms

Porcelain restoration requires exceptional skill and gentle care. When family treasures and valuable collectibles need repair, trust Colonial Restoration Studio's proven expertise.

Gentle Expertise

Delicate handling of precious and fragile pieces

Invisible Results

Repairs so perfect they're completely undetectable

Generational Experience

Four decades perfecting porcelain restoration techniques

Museum Standards

Professional-grade materials and techniques

Master craftsman working on porcelain

500+

Porcelain Pieces Restored

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Our specialized techniques and custom color matching allow us to create repairs that are virtually undetectable. We use museum-quality materials and careful attention to glaze texture and color to achieve invisible results.

We can recreate missing sections using specialized modeling compounds and hand-sculpt details to match the original design. Our craftsmen study the piece's style and proportions to ensure perfect integration with the existing porcelain.

Professional restoration typically maintains or increases value compared to damaged pieces. We use reversible techniques when appropriate and provide documentation of all work performed. Our goal is to preserve both beauty and historical integrity.

We work with all types including fine china, figurines, vases, decorative pieces, antique porcelain, bisque pottery, stoneware, and ceramic art. Each material requires specific techniques, and our expertise covers the full spectrum of ceramic restoration.

Ready to Restore Your Precious Porcelain?

Get your free estimate for expert porcelain and ceramic restoration. We handle everything from family heirlooms to valuable collectibles with museum-quality care.

Serving Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC • Family owned since 1984