Historic Wallpaper can be restored! These before-and-after images are of a conserved nineteenth-century William Morris wallpaper in Speke Hall, Liverpool, UK. They show what is possible in the hands of a skilled conservator.
Wallpaper came into use in the seventeenth century and became widely used in the early nineteenth century. It remained very popular through the Victorian era and into the twentieth century. This restoration treatment is not for every old wallpaper (it is expensive), but it is possible and may be appropriate for rare surviving papers or those with important historic associations. In other cases, a reproduction paper may be a good option.
Read more about this in Chapter 18 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
The award-winning and bestselling 720-page hardcover book is available in bookstores nationwide and through online retailers.
Signed copies are available directly from the author in our shop, YourHistoricHouse.com/shop/.
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