Strip Lining

A conservation treatment in which narrow strips of fabric are adhered along the edges of a canvas painting to reinforce weakened or damaged tacking margins. The added strips provide additional strength and support, allowing the painting to be safely re-stretched without placing stress on the original canvas.

In art conservation, strip lining is considered a minimally interventive alternative to full lining, as it preserves the original canvas while improving structural stability and reducing the risk of further tears or distortion at the edges.