This three-hour webinar explores the composition, cleaning and conservation of historic floor surfaces under the guidance of a leading conservator, Darren McLean of McLean Conservation Associates, Glasgow.

Floors add considerably to the character of historic buildings and are often an important decorative feature, in addition to serving practical and structural functions. Floors bear the brunt of wear and tear, especially in public buildings, and can suffer considerably from service installations and changes to layout and room functions. Their repair can be a challenge where original materials are no longer available, where the original method of laying is uncertain, or where skills may be limited or unavailable.

Darren McLean explores many types of historic floor surfaces, starting with stylistic influences and materials, moving through types of decay and damage, to approaches to careful repair, cleaning and appropriate replication where necessary. Three visual presentations with Q&A will explore:

- Timber Floors

- Stone Floors

- Tile/Mosaic Floors