UK Restoration Blog by Wilson George case studies, pattern design information and updates.

The Wilson George Restoration Blog will include case studies, pattern design information and updates on all things restoration.

Wilson George Restoration are a UK wide restoration service holding CSCS Gold Cards and Certified Lincrusta Restorers of high relief papers and ceiling panels.

We begin with a site survey, looking into the condition of the historical paper/ ceiling panel to be restored and possible associated issues to the breakdown of the wall coverings integrity. In addition to the costing of the restoration project, advice will be given on necessary remedial work required prior to the restoration.

In support of listed building consent/ planning application for development, we supply documentation as part of a heritage statement detailing the said historical paper/ ceiling panel with a detailed outline to reinstate any sections as a result of works.

Furthermore, we can be commissioned to replicate entire period embossed high relief ceilings, drawing on our library of existing moulds that we possess.

Of particular interest to architects and building mangers, is that the materials employed in the restoration process, under EN 13501-1 have a Classification B-S1-DO. The family range has been tested, which means AC100 and AC200 have both attained B-S1-D0.

Under the present day building regulations part B, section B2, any test results that have attained under B-S3-D0, will attain a national Class 0 which mean Jesmonite and AC100- AC200 can be used in public and commercial areas. The certificate can be downloaded here.

Anaglypta, Cameoid, Corticine, Lignomur, Lincrusta-Walton, Salamander, Tapestry and Tynecastle are examples of historical wall coverings and ceiling panels produced in Britain from 1877 onwards, which we are regularly asked to restore.

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