WALL COVERINGS Objective 4.04
Bell Ringer 10/16 Copy and answer the following questions in your notebooks: The amount of light, insulation, or privacy curtains provide depends on the: Fabric, Header, Hem, or Rod? Sammy wants plenty of ventilation in his kitchen. What type of window should he select: Bay, Double-hung, Fixed, or Palladian?
Objective Recognize Wall Coverings
Outline/Vocab (on your course outline sheet) A. Paint 1. Latex 2. Alkyd B. Wallpaper C. Calculations
Paint: Is a mixture of pigment and liquid that thinly coats and covers a surface Fastest and least expensive way to cover a wall surface and change the look of a room.
Paint: Latex: Water based Quick drying Used for interior walls Easy to apply Easy cleanup with water
Paint Alkyd: Solvent based (like oil) Longer drying time Durable, washable Used for kitchens & baths Cleanup requires solvent such as mineral spirits
Wallpaper: Decorative paper or vinyl applied to wall with glue or paste Available in a limitless assortment of patterns and colors Offers variety; covers most flaws in walls but cannot be easily changed Vinyl wallpaper is washable and durable making it suitable for kitchens and bathrooms Can change the apparent dimensions of a room, making it seem smaller or larger
Wallpaper
Calculations for paint: One gallon of paint will cover 350 square feet Calculations will be based on 8 foot ceilings Begin by measuring the length and width of the room (L + L + W + W) x ceiling height / 350 = gallons of paint Example: 8 x10 Room (8 + 8 + 10 + 10) x 8 / 350 = .82 or 1 gallon (always round up)
Calculations for wallpaper: One roll of wallpaper will cover 36 square feet Calculations will be based on 8 foot ceilings Begin by measuring the length and width of the room (L + L + W + W) x ceiling height / 36 sq. ft. = rolls of wallpaper Example: 8 x 10 Room (8 + 8 + 10 + 10) x 8 / 36 = 8 rolls (always round up)
Activity #1 Wall Covering Calculation Worksheet (attached to notes) GLUE in NOTEBOOKS FOR A GRADE!
QUIZ ON MONDAY!! Look at study guide… STUDY!! This one is hard! Furniture Styles Wood Joints Textiles Floors Windows Walls Lighting (we will cover this topic tomorrow)
SHOEBOX PROJECT DUE OCTOBER 28th!