What are some functional things to consider when choosing wall treatments?
1) Dirt resistance/ease of cleaning?
2) Sound-proof?
How do wall treatments dictate the Mood of a room?
1) Through brightness: light vs dark tones
2) Drama through use of vibrant colors etc
3) Gender of room: ex dark wood tones makes a room feel more masculine
What are five types of wall coverings?
1) Natural materials
2) Painted walls
3) Wallpapers
4) Fabric-covered walls
5) Mirrored walls
What are some natural wall covering options?
1) Stone
2) Wood
3) Marble
4) Cork
5) Brick
6) Tile
What are three basic types of wood walls?
1) Traditional wood paneling
2) Individual wood planking
3) Veneered wood paneling
What are four common woods used for individual wood planking?
1) Oak
2) Pine
3) Cyprus
4) Cedar
What is veneered wood paneling? And what size does it typically come in but can be ordered at a larger size for a premium price?
In veneered panels, a thin skin of the expensive, decorative wood is glued to the surface of an inexpensive sheet of underlying material. For example, “rosewood” paneling may consist of a thin veneer of natural rosewood glued on top of a sheet of common plywood or fiberboard. Standard sizing is 4'x8'
Why do builders use veneered wood paneling often?
1) Less expensive since only a sliver of wood needs to be used in material
2) Installation is also much faster and far cheaper since the panels are nailed side-by-side in four-foot sections rather than board by board.
3) No need to add a finishing/sealing coat since it is already finished with a coating of plastic.
What is the difference between Alkyd Paint and Latex Paint?
Alkyd paint is an oil based paint which is more durable and easy to clean, however it emits VOCs, requires los of coats for opaque finish, wall must be perfectly prepared beforehand, hard to find since many municipalities have banned them, and they yellow over time. Latex paint is a water-based paint that is easier to use, can be applied to less cured sheetrock, fewer coats needed and quick drying, less expensive, less-hazardous option. Disadvantages: Cannot adhere to non-porous surfaces, the finish is not quite as rich and luxurious as oil based paint.
What are four special effects used with paint?
1) Glazing: The final coat is a clear varnish for high-sheen "wet look"
2) Dragging: Consists of uneven vertical lines. Not recommended for highly textured walls
3) Sponging: A large, natural sponge is used to dab a glaze onto a dry base coat.
4) Marbling: Several glazes are used to obtain the look of marble, its colorations and the veins that run through it. Expensive and an expert is recommended
What are additional painting techniques that can be used?
1) Rag-rolling: This technique involves applying a glaze of color or colors with a twisted rag over a dry base coat.
2) Crackling: This finish is great to express the effects of weathering on a surface.
3) Stencils
4) Antiquing
How were fresco's created back in history?
Paint was applied to wet plaster. (The Last Supper)
Who was the first group of people to come up with wallpaper?
The Chinese: They hand-painting designs on small sheets of paper and hanging groupings of these papers on the wall.
What type of printing was used for the first wallpapers?
Block printing
When and what type of printing made wallpaper more affordable for others
In the 19th century roller printing of wallpaper was introduced
What type of printing made custom wallpaper possible and more affordable? Who introduced it?
The Japanese introduced screen printed wallpaper in 1910.
What is the typical size of a roller printed roll of wallpaper and what are its disadvantages?
Rolls are typically no wider than 30" but useable space is 27". Disadvantages are that only 4-5 colors can be printed and they cannot be overlapped due to smudging concerns. They are also limited in width size of roller printer.
What are the advantages of screen-printed wallpaper?
1) Limitless color options
2) Size can be much larger-up to 48" wide
3) Prints can be custom due to a small run can be done economically
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What type of wallpaper printing can have larger repeats?
screen printing
About how many SF of design area does a typically roll of wallpaper have?
36 SF
How do you create less wastage with wallpaper when ordering?
Order longer rolls. They come in single, double, and triple. If you need seven rolls of paper, order 2x triple rolls and 1 single roll.
What is the useable SF in a single roll? Double roll? Triple Roll?
30 square feet per single roll
60 square feet per double roll
90 square feet per triple roll
How do you calculate how much wallpaper you need? Measure length x width of room and divide by 30 to determine the number of rolls needed
Measure length x width of room and divide by 30 to determine the number of rolls needed
What can be added to a wall before wallpaper is installed?
A liner which helps protect wall paper from discoloration and also smooths the wall of any imperfections.
What are two different ways to use fabric on the walls?
1) Paper-backed: When paper is applied to the back of a fabric and then hung like normal wallpaper
2) Panels of fabric (w/ felt backing) are tacked onto wood frames and attached to the wall. More expensive but fabric can be hung taught, shirred, or pleated.
What is the best type of mirror to use on mirrored walls?
polished plate glass, usually ¼-inch thick
What are two advantages to using a mirrored wall?
1) Adds brightness to a room with light reflectivity
2) Makes room seem larger
What are three ways to finish the edges of mirrors that don't sit flush with the wall?
1) Bevel the edges
2) Create a metal frame around edges
3) "build-in" the mirror by adding plaster wall along the edges.
when using expensive wood on walls, what can you consider using?
Matched flitches: 4 × 8-foot panels of ¾-inch plywood on which a veneer of the decorative wood has been glued across the entire surface. They are generally set apart 1/4"-1" apart unliked veneered fake wood panels
What are some wood finishes that can be applied to walls to avoid dust/ dirt buildup and warping
1) Oil: usually boiled linseed oil is used
2) Stain
3) Paint
4) Varnish (high gloss look)
What material can be added to a wall to prepare for a wall treatment that is beyond repair?
Canvas
Large sheets of lightweight canvas are glued to the wall like wallpaper. Spackle is used to fill the joints between the sheets of canvas to produce a totally smooth, crack-free surface.
What are six types of design styles you can find on wallpaper?
1) Embossed (raised design)
2) Flocked (glue applied in design and fine fabric particles applied to create "velvet" texture design)
3) Block printed
4) Grasscloth
5) Mylar (shiny/plastic-y balloon material)
6) Roller printed