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Wall Coverings
Selected according to:○ Function ○ Size○ Existing furnishings○ Budget○ Maintenance
Four Types of Surface Treatment
Paint Wall paper Fabric Wood /Tile
Paint
Paint is the least expensive and easiest to change.
Choose a color slightly lighter than the color desired.
Paint Types
Oil-Based○ Durable and washable○ Chosen for walls and
ceilings in bathrooms and kitchens
Latex (water-based)○ Easily applied○ Quick drying○ Often used for living,
dining and bedrooms.
Least expensive
Paint Finishes Finishes
Gloss – reflects most lightSemi-gloss – easy to wash;
reflects less lightEggshell – reflects little
light; hard to maintain. Amount of paint
1 gallon of paint will cover about 400 square feet.
Selecting Paint Remember that dark colors make a
room feel smaller. Light colors and smooth walls make a
room feel larger Ceilings
○ Feel top heavy if color is darker than the walls.
WallpaperThousands of patterns
and colors to choose from.
Many treated with varying thicknesses of vinyl.
Low to high cost.Can be washed or
scrubbed depending on type of paper.
Wallpaper is used to:
Wallpaper is used to:Alter the shape of the roomCamouflage architectural flawsAbsorb soundInsulateProvide backgroundAdd color, texture, and pattern
Four Types of Wallpaper Pre-pasted:
Glue applied during manufacturing process. Soak in water before hanging up.
Strippable: It can be easily removed from the wall, by pulling on a
corner Scrubbable:
Wiped clean, and marks scrubbed off with design still remaining.
Vinyl-coated: Recommended for kitchens, bathrooms, and playrooms.
More information
Packaged and sold by the roll – single or double
Patterns repeat – allow enough for large patterns
Run number – number printed on wall paper that indicates it’s from a certain dye lot. (For manufacturer)
Things to remember…
Wall paper with vertical stripes makes a wall appear taller.
Large patterns make a room appear smaller.
Fabric Large variety of
patterns and colors Mounted in different
ways Not as practical in
areas that get a lot of wear or dirt.
Average to high cost Vacuum to remove dirt
and wash if possible.
Fabric Provides texture (heavy
textures make a room appear smaller)
Wide range of colors & patterns
Could be total wall coverage
Could be wall hanging Provides insulation
Tile and Wood Ceramic Tile
Most often used in bathrooms and kitchens. ○Durable, Easily cleaned,
somewhat costly. Paneling
Wall treatment made of wood.
Ceramic Tile
Paneling
Warm and attractive appearance
Requires little maintenance
Different forms and price ranges
Provides insulation
Molding Moldings are strips of wood used for trim in
a room. Main purpose – to finish off a window,
door, or wall.Base boards
○ Molding hides the break between floor and wall.
Chair rails○ Molding across the wall about 3 feet from the floor.○ Molding that divides a wall
Crown○ Molding to hide the break between the ceiling and wall.
Base Board Molding
Chair Rails
Crown Molding
Crown Molding
Chair Rail
Base Board
Ceilings Long ago were often
painted with murals and designs.
Average height is 8 feet.
Higher ceilings lend a feeling of dignity
Lower ceilings create a warm and informal room.
Two Types of Walls
WallsBearing:
○ support the weight of the ceiling, floor, upper floor and roof, should not be moved, or removed
Non-bearing: ○ serve as partitions between rooms and do not
support the main structure.
WallsFunctions of Walls
○ Protect interior from the outside○ Give structural support○ Conceal pipes, wire, mechanical systems and
insulation.○ Serve as backgrounds○ Provide acoustics
Specialty Painting
Strie