INTD 54

wallcoverings

characteristicsdetermined by materials used in manufacture

•washable•scrubbable•stain resistance•abrasion resistance•colorfastness•peelable•strippable•prepasted

patternsproduced based on market research

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patternsproduced based on market research

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patternsproduced based on market research

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patternsproduced based on market research

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patternsproduced based on market research

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dye lots

dye lot or “run number” printed on each roll

represents a particular group of rolls printed on the same run

ensures uniformity in color and pattern

record pattern numbers & dye lot numbers in case additional rolls are needed

pattern match/repeats

random match—pattern matches no matter how adjoining strips are positioned; produces much less waste; example—grasscloth

straight-across match—design elements match on adjoining strips; every strip same at ceiling line; example—stripes

pattern match/repeats

drop-match—half-drop—every other strip is the same at ceiling line; design elements run diagonally; takes 3 strips to repeat

multiple-drop—takes 4 or more strips to repeat

types

vinyl—variety of price points; most durable; 3 types: paper-backed, fabric-backed, vinyl-impregnated cloth

paper—more delicate; do not scrub; best used in low-maintenance rooms

embossed—have texture rolled into them; hide imperfections of wall

flocked—rayon & nylon fibers-washable; brushing against them flattens flock

types

foil—aluminum laminated to paper & simulated metallic; wash & dry carefully; show any wall imperfections

grasscloth—oriental import; variation of color throughout; vacuum gently to clean

hemp, hulu, burlap—also oriental, loom woven, delicate and unwashable

types

fabric as wallcovering

•certain companies will back any fabric•be careful not to stretch•be careful with glue—soak through•laminated creates wet, shiny look appropriate for bathrooms/kitchens•foam-backed gives upholstered appearance, accoustical properties

types

printing techniqueshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzoTrYgY4o0&feature=related

most widely used: machine printing

•roto(gravure)—technically consistent, machined look & feel•surface—textured, hand-painted look•(flexo)graphic—clean appearance of a block print•rotary-screen—hand-printed look with clean, crisp appearance

hand printing

hand block—separate wood block for each motif in pattern; very time-consuming & expensive

silk-screened—elaborate, beautiful, expensive; eachmotif has own frame; small irregularities

custom wallcoverings• one-of-a-kind• requires minimum order• up-front charge• also a charge for setting up (strike-off)

wallcovering terminology

•scrim/Osnaburg—loosely woven fabric backing material•drill—dense woven fabric; better dimensional stability•string—fairly new, strings in various colors, sizes, textures; seams don’t show•murals—photo, scenic, antique/ documentaries•blank paper stock—wall lining, used to smooth out damaged walls, protects expensive/antique papers

packaging

•European wallcoverings (20-22 inches wide)•American-made wallcoverings (27-inches wide)•Oriental wallcoverings (36-inches wide)•Commercial wallcoverings (54-inches wide)

although usually priced by the yard or single roll, packaged in double or triple roll bolts

books

used to sell wallcoverings

include:•samples•valuable specifications•installation requirements•care instructions•fire rating

participation activity:wallcovering research

…using the resources available search for and select wallcoverings to serve as examples of the following categories:

…carefully cut uniformly sized blocks of each and mount them on the given handout…fill in the details for each of the samples