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