Historic Masonry Glaze Matching
Our restoration lab specializes in complex glaze and stain matches for historic terracotta, stone, and brick. We use Keim Mineral Coatings to develop custom application techniques that replicate the appearance of historic masonry for seamless repairs and replacements.
Our restoration lab specializes in complex glaze and stain matches for historic terracotta, stone, and brick.
We use Keim Mineral Coatings to develop custom application techniques that replicate the appearance of historic masonry for seamless repairs and replacements. Keim Mineral Coatings offer extremely long-lasting, breathable, and beautiful finishes, and they offer nearly endless possibilities for recreating historic masonry.
Our skilled restoration laboratory will select colors, develop techniques and instructions, and create mockups for approval. We will also perform the application for clients upon request if our workload permits.
In addition to recreating the historic masonry, we can achieve matte or shiny finishes using breathable water repellents from Keim.
For help with terra cotta, brick, and stone staining and glaze matching, please call us at 773-389-3324 or submit a contact form. We recommend including project photos.
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Why Choose CenturyWerks?
Historically Accurate Materials
Precision-matched to historic structures for seamless restoration and durability.
Trusted by Restoration Experts
The go-to supplier for preservationists, architects, and contractors.
Engineered for Performance & Longevity
Designed to match, perform, and last in demanding restoration projects.
Over a Century of Expertise
A legacy of craftsmanship and material knowledge since the 1800s.
Precision-Made for Restoration
How Historic Masonry Glaze Matching Works
Century Werks runs glaze and stain matching through its restoration lab: color selection, technique development, and a mockup for client approval before any work proceeds. Architects, contractors, and preservationists submit project details through the contact form or a quote request, with photos recommended, and Century Werks can apply the approved match directly if workload allows.
The lab draws on material knowledge the company traces back to the 1800s, applied here through Keim Mineral Coatings. For projects that need new material shaped before a color match can go on, the Conserve product line handles patching and sculpting.
Glaze Matching for Historic Terra Cotta
Terra cotta is one of the materials this service is built around, with matches precision-developed for the specific structure rather than a generic colorway. Finishes come out matte or glossy depending on what the original terra cotta calls for.
Century Werks supplies restoration and conservation materials nationwide, and for terra cotta projects needing broader formulation work beyond color, Custom Material Matching & Blending covers that side of the job.
Color Matching for Stone and Brick
Stone and brick get the same lab-developed color matching as terra cotta, engineered to hold up under the demands of a working restoration project rather than just look right on day one.
Brick and stone work often runs alongside mortar joint repair: Maintain covers repointing on historic or specialty masonry, and Mortar Testing & Analysis can confirm mortar composition before or alongside a color match.
FAQs
What is historic masonry glaze matching?
It’s the process Century Werks’ restoration lab uses to recreate the color and finish of historic terra cotta, stone, and brick, so repairs and replacements blend in with the original material instead of standing out.
What materials can Century Werks match?
Historic terra cotta, stone, and brick.
What products are used to create the match?
Keim Mineral Coatings, which Century Werks selected for a long-lasting, breathable finish. Depending on the project, the lab can produce either a matte or glossy result using Keim’s breathable water repellents.
Does Century Werks apply the match, or only develop it?
Both are available. The lab develops the color and technique, and can also perform the application directly for clients who request it, workload permitting.