Wall Coverings and ceilings

1. Wall Coverings and ceilings

2. Walls, ceilings and floors comprise the largest visual portion of a room.

3. Ceilings • Long ago were often painted with murals, designs or pendants. • Most materials discussed can be used on ceilings • Average height is 8 feet. • High or angled ceilings lend a feeling of dignity • Low or beamed ceilings create a warm and informal room. • Acoustic materials absorb sound

4. Walls • Bearing: Support weight of structure and can not be removed. • Non-bearing: Partitions that define space • They serve as: • Dividers for privacy • Noise control • Structure • Aesthetics.

5. Overview of Materials • Examples: Brick Cork Glass Fabric Paint Plaster Metal Tile Paper Wood Concrete Stone • Natural and Fabricated materials • Materials can be used on walls, ceilings and sometimes floors

6. Appearance… • Large patterns will make a large room appear closer. • Small patterns and light colors make a small room appear larger. • Mirrors create an illusion of space. • Wall coverings should coordinate with furnishings. • Colors should not overpower furnishings. • Vertical stripes will make a wall appear taller • Tall walls appear lower when ceiling and walls are same color. • Choosing a dominant feature in the room will help determine wall coverings.

7. Wall Coverings • Hard or Rigid Materials: Brick, Tile, Glass, Metal, Wood • Costly • Are permanent • Require little/no upkeep • Give natural texture • Considered classic

8. Wall Coverings • Paper: Paper, Vinyl, Flocked, Embossed, Foiled, Mural • Tremendous variety to choose from • Low to high cost, mostly modest • Imitates natural materials • Covers blemished walls • Coordinates/Allows creativity • Instant décor • Can be washed depending on type of paper.

9. Purchasing Wallpaper Strippable – easy to remove Scrubable– design remains when scrubbed Pre-pasted – glue already applied to back • Single rolls are harder to match patterns because they are not as long as double rolls, which is twice the amount on the roll • Packaged and sold by the ROLL (not foot/yard). • Run/dye Number printed on wallpaper indicates which dye lot it came from.

10. Wall Coverings • Fabric • Large variety of patterns and colors • Mounted in different ways: shirred, frames, upholstered, stapling • Not as practical in areas that get a lot of wear or dirt. • Average to high cost • Vacuum to remove dirt and wash if possible.

11. Wall Coverings • Paneling • Warm and attractive appearance • Requires little maintenance • Different forms and price ranges

12. Wall Coverings • Molding • Strips of wood used for trim or ornamentation in a room. • Main purpose is to finish off a window, door or wall. • Baseboard molding • Crown molding • Chair Rail • Picture Rail

13. Molding • Available in a wide range of colors, grains & species • Hides architectural flaws • Provides insulation • Hides seams or dry wall

14. Crown Molding Finishes a top edge Chair Rail/Wainscot Divides room horizontally Base Board Covers lowest part of wall

15. Wall Coverings • Paint • Most popular • Least expensive wall covering • Offers color, texture and variety • Provides visual excitement • Bright = attention • Dark = close/advance • Light = open/expand

16. Faux: Imitates other materials • Trump l’oeil: fool the eye, 3-D

17. Paint • Types • Oil-Based • Durable and washable • Chosen for walls and ceilings in bathrooms and kitchens • Can not clean up brushes with water • Latex • Easily applied • Water based, easy clean up • Often used for living, dining and bedrooms. • Finishes • Gloss, semi-gloss, satin and flat

18. Flat Finish • Flat finish softens walls and helps hide surface imperfections. • It is the least expensive • Totally shine-free • Good for Ceilings where you will not need to wash them often • Stains can be difficult to remove, so do not use in high-traffic areas

19. Paint - Eggshell • Provides greater warmth and depth to surfaces than flat paints. • Resist stains better than flat paints, although not as well as semigloss and high-gloss finishes.

20. Satin Finish • Satin and low luster paints have a slightly higher sheen than eggshell finishes • Is slightly easier to clean than a flat and eggshell finish

21. Semi-gloss Finish • Slightly glossy appearance • less reflective than gloss paints • They offer good stain resistance, are easy to clean, and may be a good choice if you have young children • Most experts agree that the highest quality semi-gloss paints are 100% acrylic latex paints, which also come in enamel grades.

22. High-Gloss • Highly reflective appearance • Toughest, most durable, and most stain-resistant finish • They are easier to clean • Ideal for areas exposed to heavy traffic or use, especially those prone to fingerprints or grime • Tend to highlight surface imperfections. • Both latex and oil-based gloss paints are referred to as enamels.

23. Bob Villa’s Interior Paint Selection Guide Where traffic, moisture, and abrasion are likely to occur, high-gloss finishes may be recommended. Flat finishes and low-luster paints are better suited to quieter areas of the home and new construction.