Walls and Ceilings Background Surface Treatments Background Surface
Walls and Ceilings Background Surface Treatments
Background Surface Treatments Naturalistic Abstract Stylized/Conventional Geometric
n Colors and feelings associated with rooms Feel smaller – dark, bright colors, large pattern, rough textures n Feel larger – light colors, smooth walls n Ceilings n n Feel top heavy if color is darker than the walls.
Walls and Ceilings n Walls n Two types of walls n Bearing: support the weight of the ceiling, floor, upper floor and roof, should not be moved, or removed n Non-bearing: serve as partitions between rooms and do not support the main structure.
Walls and Ceilings n Functions of Walls n Protect interior from the outside n Give structural support n Conceal pipes, wire, mechanical systems and insulation. n Serve as backgrounds n Provide acoustics
Wall Coverings n Wall coverings n Selected according to: n n n Function Size Orientation to a natural light source Existing furnishings Budget Maintenance.
PAINT Quick, least expensive, easiest to change. n Choose a color slightly lighter than the color desired. n Two forms of Residential use n n Latex (water base) n Quick drying, clean with warm water, many colors n Alkyd (oil base) n Washable surface, many colors
Paint n Finishes n Gloss – reflects most light n Semi-gloss – easy to wash; reflects less light n Eggshell and Flat – reflects little light; hard to maintain. n Amount of paint n 1 gallon of paint will cover about 400 square feet.
Specialty Painting Ragging Glaze Sponging Lime wash
Wall Paper n Wall paper is used to: n n n Alter the shape of the room Camouflage architectural flaws Absorb sound Insulate Provide background Add color, texture, and pattern
Wall Paper
Types of Wallpaper n Pre-pasted – Glue applied during manufacturing process. Soak in water before hanging up. n Strippable – it can be easily removed from the wall, by pulling on a corner n Scrubbable – Wiped clean, and marks scrubbed off with design still remaining. n Vinyl-coated – recommended for kitchens, bathrooms, and playrooms.
Other Information n Packaged and sold by the roll – single or double n Pattern repeats – allow enough for large patterns n Run number – number printed on wall paper that indicates it’s from a certain dye lot.
Fabric n n n Large variety of patterns and colors Mounted in different ways 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.
Fabric n n n Provides texture (heavy textures make a room appear smaller) Wide range of colors & patterns Could be total wall coverage Could be wall hanging Provides insulation
Tile and Wood n Ceramic Tile n Most often used in bathrooms and kitchens. n. Durable, Easily cleaned, somewhat costly. n Paneling n Wall treatment made of wood.
Ceramic Tile
Wood Paneling
Moldings n n Moldings are strips of wood used for trim in a room. Main purpose – to finish off a window, door, or wall. n Base boards n n Chair rails n n n Molding hides the break between floor and wall. Molding across the wall about 3 feet from the floor. Molding that divides a wall Crown n Molding to hide the break between the ceiling and wall.
Crown Molding Chair Rail Base Board
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