Man-made Soft Wall Man-made Soft Wall FinishesFinishes

Zainab Jhuthi B02/0895/2012Naomi Wangari B02/52775/2012

Soft wall finishes are made of light weight materials. They are used mainly in buildings such as theatres, auditoriums, music studios, offices and residential houses.

They have the following functions:They provide near-perfect acousticsThey provide insulation To increase aesthetic value of the space

Types of Soft Wall FinishesTypes of Soft Wall FinishesPolyurethane foamTextile wall coveringsFabric wall panelsTactile felt/paper wall coveringsWallpaper

1. Polyurethane foam1. Polyurethane foam

• Polyurethane is resilient, flexible and durable.

• It has been used in the production of a wide range of items

• Polyurethane foam is either flexible or rigid, with low density

• Flexible polyurethane foam is used in bedding and upholstery

• The more rigid variety is used for thermal insulation

Polyurethane foam is made in blocks then cut to the desired shape, made in a mold or sprayed onto the surface

2. Textile wall finishes2. Textile wall finishesThey are manufactured from natural fibres such as cotton, flax, silk and wool. The fibres are either woven, non-woven, napped, tufted or looped.

3. Fabric wall 3. Fabric wall panelspanels

Fabric wall panels are removable and easily installed

33. Tactile Felt/ Paper wall . Tactile Felt/ Paper wall coveringscoverings

44. Wall Paper. Wall Paper

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