WALL COVERINGS

Objective 4.04

Bell Ringer 10/16Copy and answer the following questions

in your notebooks:

The amount of light, insulation, or privacy curtains provide depends on the: Fabric, Header, Hem, or Rod?

Sammy wants plenty of ventilation in his kitchen. What type of window should he select: Bay, Double-hung, Fixed, or Palladian?

Objective

Recognize Wall Coverings

Outline/Vocab (on your course outline sheet)

A. Paint

1. Latex

2. Alkyd

B. Wallpaper

C. Calculations

Paint:

Is a mixture of pigment and liquid that thinly coats and covers a surface

Fastest and least expensive way to cover a wall surface and change the look of a room.

Paint:

Latex:•Water based•Quick drying•Used for interior

walls•Easy to apply•Easy cleanup with

water

Paint

Alkyd:•Solvent based (like oil)•Longer drying time•Durable, washable •Used for kitchens & baths•Cleanup requires solvent such as

mineral spirits

Wallpaper:

Decorative paper or vinyl applied to wall with glue or paste

Available in a limitless assortment of patterns and colors

Offers variety; covers most flaws in walls but cannot be easily changed

Vinyl wallpaper is washable and durable making it suitable for kitchens and bathrooms

Can change the apparent dimensions of a room, making it seem smaller or larger

Wallpaper

Calculations for paint:

One gallon of paint will cover 350 square feet Calculations will be based on 8 foot ceilings Begin by measuring the length and width of

the room

(L + L + W + W) x ceiling height / 350 = gallons of paint

Example: 8 x10 Room

(8 + 8 + 10 + 10) x 8 / 350 = .82 or 1 gallon (always round up)

Calculations for wallpaper:

One roll of wallpaper will cover 36 square feet Calculations will be based on 8 foot ceilings Begin by measuring the length and width of the

room

(L + L + W + W) x ceiling height / 36 sq. ft. = rolls of wallpaper

Example: 8 x 10 Room

(8 + 8 + 10 + 10) x 8 / 36 = 8 rolls (always round up)

Activity #1

Wall Covering Calculation Worksheet (attached to notes)

GLUE in NOTEBOOKS FOR A GRADE!

QUIZ ON MONDAY!!

Look at study guide…

STUDY!! This one is hard! Furniture Styles Wood Joints Textiles Floors Windows Walls Lighting (we will cover this topic tomorrow)

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