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LINCRUSTA, ANAGLYPTA, and WALL BAS RELIEFS
 

Lincrusta was invented in 1877, and soon became popular because of its beauty, durability, and washability.  Some ten years later, Anaglypta, a lighter paper, became particularly popular for dadoes and friezes, and used as a general wall covering.  Smaller borders can also be painted and embossed for the look of a frieze in your room. Analgypta borders are under 5" higher. Lincrusta borders are 9 - 12" tall. Anaglypta papers may be used for ceiling borders, as shown above. This pattern, of grass leaves, was cut to fit within a border reminiscent of bamboo.

Perfect for irregular or damaged plaster walls. If your home, shows significant wall damage, or previous evidence of plaster repair below the chair rail molding (located around hip height), let Urban Revivals restore the look of your home with these spectacular embossed wall coverings. Urban Revivals can remove old wallpaper, scrape off powdery or flaking paint, and "even out" uneven walls with plaster or lining papers. Don't settle for just a straight "paint job". Urban Revivals can antique, or colorwash these coverings for added depth. Lincrusta, in a Greco-Roman style, looks particularly striking if painted in light colors, then antiqued will mother-of-pearl or other metallic glazes.