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Notes: Housing Decisions by Evelyn Lewis & Carolyn Turner

Chapter 14 Creating Interior Backgrounds: Wall Coverings

Walls make up the largest surface area of a room.They protect against the outdoors & reduce the noiseentering a room. They hide pipes, wiring, and insulation. They also

divide spaces.When choosing a wall covering, it is essential to consider the color involved, the condition of the walls and the function of the room.

Most commonly used wall coverings are: paint, wallpaper, paneling, mirrors, fabric andcarpeting. Neutral colors are more often used than vividcolors because they provide a background to the rest of the room and furnishings.

Washable wall surfaces are recommended for bathrooms, kitchens, children’s rooms and hallways because walls in these areas tend to become soiled more quickly than bedrooms or living rooms.

Wall Construction

Materials that can be used:

Gypsum wallboard: This is known as drywall and sheetrock.The most common used material for interior walls and ceilings.

______: Durable decorative finish that is used for interior walls. Comes in enamel & plastic laminate finishes. Primarily used in kitchens & baths.

______: Paste used for coating walls and ceilings that hardens as it dries.Smooth or rough surface.Require special skills and material. Cost more. Used in older homes & commercial buildings.

______: Made from plywood but can be produced from a synthetic material. Gives a warm attractive appearance to a room. It requires little maintenance. It comes in a variety of forms and prices.

______: Both exterior & interior walls. Cement blocks are common form of masonry. Use in large rooms. Brick/Stone form entire walls (fireplaces) & costly. Easy to maintain.

Wall Treatment

•Wall treatment is coverings for the interior wall.

•It should harmonize with the floor & ceiling.

•Reflect the people that use the room.

Paint

•______is a thin coating designed to masks and protect the surface beneath it.

•It is the fastest & cheapest way to change a room.

Paint Usually Consists of 4 Components

  1. ______: water or mineral spirits, which allow the paint to be applied, then evaporates.
  2. Pigments: ______
    ______.
  3. Additives: modifies the paint’s characteristics.
  4. ______: the plastic-like material that binds the pigments and additives to the surface.

Main Types of Paint

•Latex: ______

______.

•Oil: sometimes called “alkyds”, have greater adhesion over smooth, nonabsorbent surfaces, such as plastic and metals. They can hold a greater percentage of solids, often allowing single-coat coverage.

______both refer to the reflective characteristics of the paint after it has dried (flat or satin). Painters usually use the term interchangeably.

Semi gloss: ______
______

Flat: ______

______

Eggshell______

Satin______

Gloss: Best for doors, trims, shelving, kitchen cabinets, bathrooms, and wet rooms.

Painting Tips

•There is a big difference between a paint that is dry to the touch and one that is fully cured.

•______means that all liquid has evaporated and the color has reached maturity.

•A paint can dry to the touch in 24 hours, but can take up to ______days to full cure.

Types of Faux Finishes

Sponging: A sponge is dipped in the paint and dabbed on the wall to add pattern.

Ragging: ______

______

Marbleizing: Treatment that looks like marble.

Stenciling: ______

______

Spattering: ______

______

Stripling

______

Wallpaper

•The use of wallpaper can change the apparent dimensions of a room.

•A bold, bright wallpaper pattern can make a room appear smaller and a scenic pattern can make a room seem more spacious.

•Before purchasing wallpaper, you should bring home a large sample to try for color and pattern.

•When purchasing wallpaper, match the batch numbers on all of the rolls purchased to insure colors match.

Vinyl Faced:

Heavy Embossed:

Prepasted:

Strippable:

Fabric

•Can be attached to the wall with glue, tape, or staples.

•Stretched over a frame and hung on the wall.

•Add color, warmth, texture, and interest to a room

Molding

•Is strips of wood or resin used for trim or ornamentation in a room?

•The main purpose is to finish of a window, door, wall or to prevent damage to the wall.

•______is hung were the ceiling meets the wall.

•______is a wide molding hung 6 ft. off the ground used for display purposes.

•______is hung 3 feet from the floor to prevent the backs of chairs from damaging walls or for decoration.

•______hide the break between the wall and floor.

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