Advantages of solid supports for torn paintings are outlined. A method of pre-flattening with a so-called wet-press is described. This device consists of an inflatable rubber diaphragm that can be locked in place over the surface of a hot table. The diaphragm is filled with air to exert 5 psi over the painting with has been moistened with water, and the table is heated gradually to temperature of 150° F for 4 hours. The preparation of aluminum supports consisting of 1/16 half hard aluminum to which cotton muslin is adhered with Weldwood plastic resin glue is described. The painting is joined to the solid support with wax-resin adhesive on the vacuum hot table. The disadvantages of aluminum secondary supports, thermal instability and the hard look are refuted. Lining of paintings face down on rubber membrane to a solid support is suggested to prevent moating, i.e., sinking in of impasto.