1. Man-made Soft Wall Finishes Zainab Jhuthi B02/0895/2012 Naomi Wangari B02/52775/2012

2. Soft wall finishes are made of light weight materials. They are used mainly in buildings such as theatres, auditoriums, music studios, offices and residential houses. They have the following functions:  They provide near-perfect acoustics  They provide insulation  To increase aesthetic value of the space

3. Types of Soft Wall Finishes Polyurethane foam Textile wall coverings Fabric wall panels Tactile felt/paper wall coverings Wallpaper

4. 1. Polyurethane foam Polyurethane is resilient, flexible and durable. It has been used in the production of a wide range of items

5. Polyurethane foam is either flexible or rigid, with low density Flexible polyurethane foam is used in bedding and upholstery The more rigid variety is used for thermal insulation

6. Polyurethane foam is made in blocks then cut to the desired shape, made in a mold or sprayed onto the surface

10. 2. Textile wall finishes They are manufactured from natural fibres such as cotton, flax, silk and wool. The fibres are either woven, non-woven, napped, tufted or looped.

14. 3. Fabric wall panels Fabric wall panels are removable and easily installed

19. 3. Tactile Felt/ Paper wall coverings

20. 4. Wall Paper

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