Walls and Walls and CeilingsCeilings

Background Surface Background Surface TreatmentsTreatments

Background Surface Background Surface TreatmentsTreatments

Naturalistic Stylized/Conventional

Abstract Geometric

Colors and feelings associated with Colors and feelings associated with rooms rooms Feel smaller – dark, bright colors, large Feel smaller – dark, bright colors, large

pattern, rough texturespattern, rough textures Feel larger – light colors, smooth wallsFeel larger – light colors, smooth walls Ceilings Ceilings

Feel top heavy if color is darker than the Feel top heavy if color is darker than the walls.walls.

Walls and CeilingsWalls and Ceilings

WallsWalls Two types of wallsTwo types of walls

Bearing: support the weight of the ceiling, Bearing: support the weight of the ceiling, floor, upper floor and roof, should not be floor, upper floor and roof, should not be moved, or removedmoved, or removed

Non-bearing: serve as partitions between Non-bearing: serve as partitions between rooms and do not support the main rooms and do not support the main structure.structure.

Walls and CeilingsWalls and Ceilings

Functions of WallsFunctions of Walls Protect interior from the outsideProtect interior from the outside Give structural supportGive structural support Conceal pipes, wire, mechanical systems Conceal pipes, wire, mechanical systems

and insulation.and insulation. Serve as backgroundsServe as backgrounds Provide acousticsProvide acoustics

Wall CoveringsWall Coverings

Wall coveringsWall coverings Selected according to:Selected according to:

Function Function SizeSize Orientation to a natural light sourceOrientation to a natural light source Existing furnishingsExisting furnishings BudgetBudget Maintenance.Maintenance.

PAINTPAINT Quick, least expensive, easiest to Quick, least expensive, easiest to

change.change. Choose a color slightly lighter than the Choose a color slightly lighter than the

color desired. color desired. Two forms of Residential useTwo forms of Residential use

Latex (water base)Latex (water base) Quick drying, clean with warm water, many Quick drying, clean with warm water, many

colors colors Alkyd (oil base)Alkyd (oil base)

Washable surface, many colorsWashable surface, many colors

PaintPaint

Finishes Finishes Gloss – reflects most lightGloss – reflects most light Semi-gloss – easy to wash; reflects Semi-gloss – easy to wash; reflects

less lightless light Eggshell and Flat – reflects little Eggshell and Flat – reflects little

light; hard to maintain.light; hard to maintain. Amount of paint Amount of paint

1 gallon of paint will cover about 1 gallon of paint will cover about 400 square feet.400 square feet.

Specialty PaintingSpecialty Painting

Ragging Sponging

Glaze Lime wash

Wall PaperWall Paper

Wall paper is used Wall paper is used to:to:

Alter the shape of Alter the shape of the roomthe room

Camouflage Camouflage architectural flawsarchitectural flaws

Absorb soundAbsorb sound InsulateInsulate Provide Provide

backgroundbackground Add color, texture, Add color, texture,

and patternand pattern

Wall PaperWall Paper

Pre-pasted – Glue applied during Pre-pasted – Glue applied during manufacturing process. Soak in manufacturing process. Soak in water before hanging up.water before hanging up.

Strippable – it can be easily removed Strippable – it can be easily removed from the wall, by pulling on a cornerfrom the wall, by pulling on a corner

Scrubbable – Wiped clean, and Scrubbable – Wiped clean, and marks scrubbed off with design still marks scrubbed off with design still remaining. remaining.

Vinyl-coated – recommended for Vinyl-coated – recommended for kitchens, bathrooms, and playrooms. kitchens, bathrooms, and playrooms.

Types of WallpaperTypes of Wallpaper

Other Information Other Information

Packaged and sold by the roll – Packaged and sold by the roll – single or doublesingle or double

Pattern repeats – allow enough Pattern repeats – allow enough for large patternsfor large patterns

Run number – number printed Run number – number printed on wall paper that indicates it’s on wall paper that indicates it’s from a certain dye lot. from a certain dye lot.

FabricFabric Large variety of Large variety of

patterns and colorspatterns and colors Mounted in different Mounted in different

waysways Not as practical in Not as practical in

areas that get a lot areas that get a lot of wear or dirt.of wear or dirt.

Average to high costAverage to high cost Vacuum to remove Vacuum to remove

dirt and wash if dirt and wash if possible.possible.

Fabric Fabric

Provides texture Provides texture (heavy (heavy textures make a room textures make a room appear smaller)appear smaller)

Wide range of colors & Wide range of colors & patternspatterns

Could be total wall Could be total wall coverage coverage

Could be wall hangingCould be wall hanging Provides insulationProvides insulation

Tile and WoodTile and Wood

Ceramic Tile Ceramic Tile Most often used in Most often used in bathrooms and kitchens. bathrooms and kitchens. Durable, Easily cleaned, Durable, Easily cleaned, somewhat costly.somewhat costly.

Paneling Paneling Wall treatment made of Wall treatment made of wood.wood.

Ceramic Tile

Wood Paneling

MoldingsMoldings

Moldings are strips of wood used for trim in Moldings are strips of wood used for trim in a room.a room.

Main purpose – to finish off a window, door, Main purpose – to finish off a window, door, or wall.or wall. Base boardsBase boards

Molding hides the break between floor and wall.Molding hides the break between floor and wall. Chair railsChair rails

Molding across the wall about 3 feet from the floor.Molding across the wall about 3 feet from the floor. Molding that divides a wall Molding that divides a wall

CrownCrown Molding to hide the break between the ceiling and wall.Molding to hide the break between the ceiling and wall.

Crown Molding

Chair Rail

Base Board