1. 4.04 Wall Coverings

2. PAINT Fastest and least expensive way to cover a wall
Easiest way to change the look of a room
When choosing a paint, choose a color slightly LIGHTER the color you want.

3. Types of Paint
Water-based or latex: easy to apply and dries quickly, does not adhere (stick) to some surfaces, such as bare wood
Clean-up is easy with soap and water.
Considered to be environmentally safe

4. Solvent-based may be oil or synthetic resin called ALKYD
Alkyd dries more quickly than oil based paints, does not contain lead
Produces a durable and washable surface so good for walls and ceilings of kitchens, baths.
Mineral spirits used for cleanup

5. Types of Paint
Enamel: have the most gloss, have protective and decorative finish
Used in kitchens, baths, wood trim, window sills, masonry

6. Semi-gloss: have less gloss and are slightly less durable than enamels.
Used in same places as enamels

7. Satin or eggshell finish: have a slight sheen and used mostly on walls.
Slightly less durable than semi-gloss

8. Flat finish: no gloss and give a soft finish to walls and ceilings
Should not be used in kitchens/baths or window sills or woodwork
Usually the least expensive type of paint
Most difficult to clean

9. Paint Techniques Faux Finishes
Sponging: sponge is dipped into paint and dabbed onto wall to add pattern
Ragging/Rag Rolling: paint is applied by adding paint to pieces of rag and then applied to wall by rolling on
Marbleizing: wall treatment created to resemble marble stone

10. Sponging

11. Rag Rolling

12. Marbleizing

13. Tompe l’oeil: illusion created by paint to “fool the eye”
Tompe l’oeil: illusion created by paint to “fool the eye”. Usually a 3-D scene

14. Trompe l’oeil

16. Stenciling: applying paint by using a cutout form to outline a design or lettering. Can be created or purchased.
Can vary from simple to complex and may involve using several paints to achieve the proper detail or effect

17. STENCILING

18. WALLPAPERS
Decorative paper or vinyl applied to walls with glue or paste.
Can copy any surface (brick, stone, wood, leather)
Can be murals of outdoor scenes
Can enhance any room and create any style

19. Types of Wallpapers
Vinyl and vinyl-coated papers are best selling papers today
These are washable, water and stain resistant

20. Specialty Wallpapers
Foil: reflects light to make small rooms appear larger
Embossed: have a raised surface area as part of design, more formal look
Can be fabrics or natural fibers
Paintable: has raised texture and can be painted on once on the wall. Good to cover uneven walls.

21. Specially treated papers are used in commercial settings.
Must meet government standards for flammability, wear, resistance to staining, and ease of cleaning

22. Calculations
One gallon of paint generally covers 350 square feet of wall
To calculate paint:
L+L+W+W x ceiling height / 350 = gal.
X 8 = 672/350= 2 gal.

23. One roll of wallpaper covers 36 feet
L+L+W+W x ceiling height /36
x 8 = 672/36= =19 rls

24. Resources Housing Decisions pages 316-322
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