Lincrusta

29/05/2026

Sharing a lovely feature on Leeds Grand Theatre website, reporting on the visit by Wallpaper History Society and highlighting the important and stunning restoration work that they have carried out with involvement of Lincrusta advanced installer/decorator G B Decorating - Yorkshire .

Since its construction in 1878, Leeds Grand Theatre has been expertly maintained by craftspeople and technicians over the years. This spring, the Wallpaper History Society was treated to a talk about the building's rich heritage - from original wallpaper samples and archive images to a venue tour an...

27/05/2026

This time last week we were having a great time at our workshop - “Bespoke Textural Surface Decoration” - Design in Focus at Clerkenwell Design Week.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!

22/05/2026

A big thank you to everyone who took part in Lincrusta’s workshop this week - “Bespoke Textural Surface Decoration” - Design in Focus at Clerkenwell Design Week.
Everyone got hands-on with a material unlike anything else in the world and we had great fun too!

21/05/2026

According to the Health and Safety Executive, over a quarter of fatal injuries to workers in 2024/25 were due to falls from height.

No Falls Week, a powerful campaign from the No Falls Foundation, raises awareness about the importance of safe working at height.

Check out their handy pocket guide, which highlights key areas to consider 👉 https://tinyurl.com/yc7zmt49

21/05/2026

15/05/2026

Be part of Lincrusta’s workshop - “Bespoke Textural Surface Decoration” - Design in Focus at Clerkenwell Design Week.
This workshop offers designers & specifiers a rare opportunity to get hands-on with a material unlike anything else in the world. Attendees will be invited to explore the material firsthand, watch demonstrations of various paint effects, and create their own sample using the materials provided.
Gain a deeper understanding of Lincrusta’s unique qualities, heritage, and contemporary applications
Discover how to specify the material with greater confidence in a range of design schemes
Learn how to choose colours, finishes, and effects to create bespoke surfaces and richly individual interiors
Enjoy a creative, hands-on session that offers both practical insight and the satisfaction of making something yourself
Stay for some - or the whole - session.
When: Wednesday 20th May 12.30-2.30
Where: Commercial Design in the Park, St James’ Church Garden, St James’s Walk, EC1R 0EA
Link in bio to book your tickets.

12/05/2026

A fabulous event this week at The Worshipful Co of Painter & Stainers in which 2 of our installers, Michael Wilson and G B Decorating - Yorkshire will be demonstrating Lincrusta sample decorating and our restoration kits. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to visit the magnificent Painters’ Hall.

Thursday 14th, 2-5pm
Friday and Saturday 15th, 10am -5pm

Location: PAINTER’S HALL, 9 LITTLE TRINITY LANE, London EC4V 2AD.

12/05/2026

04/05/2026

Rochdale Town Hall, a Grade I listed building, is often considered one of the UK’s finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture. It was designed by William Crossland, a pupil of George Gilbert Scott, in response to a competition held in 1864 to design a new town hall. Opened in 1871 as a symbol of the town’s industrial standing in the textile trade, it boasts splendid interior schemes.

The most incredible hand painted walls and ceilings, with symbolism throughout of the cotton trade, Rochdale’s historic global trade links and a record of the city’s democracy, honouring all of its mayors.

This magnificent building was the second stop of our wonderful tour with the

We were privileged to be welcomed by the current Mayor, in her Parlour Room (originally the magistrates retirement room) to witness with our own eyes, the fabulous renovation, which features our Morris & Co. Fruit wallpaper painted in jewel tones.

To discover more about this project look out for the Wallpaper History Society Review in autumn and future blog post.

Thank you to the wonderful team of volunteers for the extremely informative tour.

We highly recommend a visit.

04/05/2026

Part II of the wonderful trip, organised by the society took us across the Pennines to and its awre inspiring Gothic Revival architecture and hand-painted walls.

In the Mayoral Parlour Room we were delighted to see our Morris & Co. Fruit pattern in all its glory, painted in vibrant colours researched and proposed by the wonderful volunteer group. Seen here with George Bogovich, , who installed it.

Look out for the full story in the Wallpaper History Society Review ……