Wallcoverings Types (Miami)
Types of wall coverings
Today’s wallpaper products offer not only a wide variety of patterns, but also a variety of protective coatings.
BASIC WALLPAPER CATEGORIES
The most popular types of wallpaper you’ll find at your local wallpaper dealer or home improvement store are:
Vinyl Coated Paper
This wallpaper has a paper substrate on which the decorative surface has been sprayed or coated with an acrylic vinyl or polyvinyl chloride (PVC). These wallpapers are classified as washable and removable, and are suitable in almost any area. These papers are more resistant to grease and humidity than normal paper, and are good for bathrooms and kitchens.
Coated Fabric: This wallpaper has a fabric substrate coated with liquid vinyl or acrylic. The decorative layer is printed on this coating. This is generally considered a more “breathable” wallpaper that makes it better to use in low humidity rooms, such as living areas.
Paper Backed Vinyl / Solid Sheet Vinyl
This wallpaper has a paper substrate (pulp) laminated to a solid decorative surface. This type of wallpaper is very durable since the decorative surface is a solid sheet of vinyl. It is classified as washable and peelable. Solid Sheet Vinyl can be used in most areas of the home as it resists moisture and is stain and grease resistant. However, this type of wallpaper will not withstand harsh physical abuse (such as mud rooms or storage areas).
Cloth Backed Vinyl
This wallpaper has a laminated substrate on a decorative solid vinyl surface. The general categories of this type of wallpaper include:
Solid Vinyl
This wallpaper consists of vinyl film laminated to a fabric or paper substrate. In general, it is considered more durable than fabric-backed or paper-backed vinyls (as listed above) because the vinyl is “solid” or not applied in liquid form. This type of wallpaper is ideal for consumers seeking a high degree of washability, cleanliness and durability.
Paper: This type of wallpaper refers to wallpaper with a combination of paper / paper substrate on which the decorative layer is printed. True papers are not coated, but some may have a coating applied to seal the inks. Because this type of wallpaper varies widely, check the label for the attributes of the pattern / brand you want to purchase.
Source:Wallcoverings Association (WA)
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