The Rising Church Stained Glass Restoration

We’re pleased to announce the recent completion of our church stained glass restoration project at The Rising Church. This church was built in 1913 in Arvada, CO, and is known for all of its amazing homeless outreach. On an evening after the church had closed, someone walking by had thought they heard a commotion inside. They decided to throw rocks through the stained glass windows in order to stop it. Luckily, there wasn’t anyone inside but the damaged windows were the result.

Our Church Stained Glass Restoration Process for The Rising Church

These original stained glass windows required full restoration and were transported back to our studio. From there, we disassembled them and replaced all damaged glass pieces from either our inventory or custom manufacturing. We ensured a perfect 100% color match this way and kept as much of the original hand-painted glass by using an invisible glass mending technique. All the lead was replaced and black cement was forced into the cracks to create optimal strength. One of the major challenges with this project was that many of the windows were missing their exterior lead frame because they were intentionally removed to fit the building. The windows were resized and some were shaved down on-site in order to create a perfect fit. New polycarbonate with custom ventilation was then created for exterior protection along with freshly painted exterior frames.

Work With Dallas’ Leading Church Stained Glass Restoration Studio

Stained Glass Dallas is honored to be the leading church stained glass restoration studio serving the Texas area as well as the nation. Our highly-experienced team can help you with your upcoming restoration or conservation project. We offer comprehensive on-site assessments to help you make the most informed decision regarding your stained glass. For more information regarding church stained glass restoration, please contact us!

Martin Faith

Martin Faith is a master craftsman, builder, and designer of stained glass windows. Martin learned the art of glassmaking while living in Scotland, where he was born and raised. He has been studying stained glass as an art form for over 30 years. When he moved to the U.S., Martin opened his own shop and started selling antique and custom stained glass windows. Martin's areas of expertise range from historic and religious stained glass to popular styles such as art nouveau, Mackintosh, floral, beveled, Greene & Green, and prairie. Over the years, his company has produced and sold over 50,000 stained glass windows to customers located in Dallas and throughout the country.