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Historic Home Wallpaper in Chicago

Chicago is a city rich in architectural history, and Second City Wallcovering is proud to specialize in historic home wallpaper installation and restoration. Our team has extensive experience working with the unique challenges presented by Chicago's historic brownstones, Victorian homes, and vintage apartments.

Historic homes require a delicate touch and specialized knowledge. In Lake View's charming brownstones, we frequently perform historic plaster wall smoothing — a meticulous process that involves skim-coating and careful preparation to create a perfectly smooth surface without damaging the original plaster. This ensures that new wallpaper adheres flawlessly and displays its pattern without distortion.

In neighborhoods like Cragin and Englewood, many historic homes face moisture challenges that can compromise wallpaper adhesion. Our team applies mold-resistant primers specifically formulated for older walls, providing a protective barrier that prevents moisture damage while ensuring a strong bond for your new wallcovering.

We work with period-appropriate wallpaper designs and can source reproduction patterns that match the original character of your historic home. Whether you're restoring a Victorian parlor or updating a 1920s bungalow while maintaining its vintage charm, we have the expertise to honor your home's history while bringing your design vision to life.

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