In this episode I am joined by Frank Holmes from Frank Holmes Limited. Frank is a master craftsman specialising in heritage decorating and restoration projects, which ignited a passion for saving and reintroducing vintage designs. Frank combines traditional techniques with an extensive product knowledge and expertise. Services include lincrusta installation and finish and lincrusta restoration and replication. Based in the north west England.

We talk about how Frank started working in such a specialist industry. It is inspiring to know that you can change what you do no matter what path you might have started out on and who knows where it will take you.

We discuss resilience and the power of a positive mindset to be able to create something special whilst caring for our built heritage.

We talk about what lincrusta is, when it would have been used, how it can be applied and the restoration and replication of existing lincrusta wall treatments. Plus, bespoke and one off designs.

Franks incredible work ethic is inspiring and the levels he will go to in order to preserve and retain lost designs.

It will be an interesting listen for anyone embarking on a project and is looking for some guidance and anyone generally interested in older properties.

Link is in the comments… enjoy!