INTD 50A wall & ceiling materials. come from a variety of sources—both natural and fabricated hard or rigid costly to purchase & install require little.

INTD 50A

wall & ceiling materials

come from a variety of sources—both natural and fabricated

hard or rigid•costly to purchase & install•require little or no upkeep•have natural texture or pattern•withstand the test of time—classics •echo and reflect/amplify sounds

EXAMPLES: brick, concrete, glass, glass block, metal, stone

come from a variety of sources—both natural and fabricated

flexible or soft•more accommodating to shifts in occupant lifestyle•generally require more upkeep•acoustical benefits

EXAMPLES: fabric, upholstered panels, cork, acoustical tiles, paint, gypsum board, plaster, stucco

selection guidelines:•size of space•function of space•time frame of occupancy•permanently installed materials initially cost more but may be least costly in long run•need to be flexible for change•pattern on walls lock in style or color scheme—can be restrictive

•upkeep is a major consideration•authenticity and style

INTD 50A

wall treatments

paint

used on walls and ceilings more than any other finish material

•versatile, inexpensive & easy to apply•offers color and texture variety•ensures surface protection•can reinforce interior architecture•adds richness, accents surfaces

paint

•easily imitates other materials•tromp l’oeil—painted 3D scenes that fool the eye•skilled, professional painters can produce texture and pattern, contrast and camouflage

paint-texturizing techniques

•antiquing•color washing•dragging/combing•glazing•marbling•outlining•picking out

•ragging/rag rolling•shading•spattering•smooshing•sponging•stippling•wood graining

painting guidelines

•surface must be properly prepared•old, cracked, bubbled or peeling paint should be removed•remove wallcovering•cracks, holes & damaged areas should be patched•clean, dust-free surface

painting guidelines

•before selecting paint, evaluate room•dimensions•moldings•architectural assets and defects•number and orientation of windows

painting guidelines

•don’t judge color from small paint chip•try painting a small wall, portion of a wall, large paper that can be hung on the wall•judge color during different times of day

•consider glazing (transparent paints)—experiment with different color combinations

painting guidelines

•consider orientation and climate•lively yellow warm and comforting in a cool climate—but uncomfortable in hot climate

•consider the psychological effect of the color•the way people feel about color should be respected

types of paints•oilbase—will not clean up with water•waterbase/latex—will clean up with water•other types: acrylic, alkyds, alkyd enamels, enamel, epoxy, etc…

NEVER paint over an oilbase with a water base paint

paint finishes •flat/matte—shows fingerprints; no sheen; better for darker colors; does not clean as well as semi-gloss & high-gloss•satin/eggshell—more shine than flat, less shine than semi-gloss; cleans moderately well

paint finishes •semi-gloss—has medium intense sheen; good for use with lighter colors; cleans better than flat •high gloss—very shiny, very cleanable, good for trims & should be used mainly in whites•texturizing—comes in various textures—stucco, suede; absorb more sound

wall coverings

provide variety in pattern, color, texture, sound absorption, and flexibility

•wallpaper•vinyl•textile•fabric

wall coverings

•colors, patterns, textures are unlimited•can imitate natural materials at a fraction of the cost•costs vary—but they can be modest•3D fabric wall coverings absorb sound•can cover badly cracked or damaged walls•fabric pattern coordination•provide “instant décor”•fabric wall coverings can be installed in variety of ways—flat, pleated, draped…etc

wall coverings—cautions

•make sure selections are compatible with furnishing & architectural styles•choose pattern with great discrimination•limit the number of patterns in an interior•obvious patterns on the ceiling visually lower ceiling•carefully select patterns that do not clash•beware of cheap imitations•installation is a key factor to success

wall coverings—terminology (pg. 288)

•single roll vs. double roll vs. triple roll•dye lot•border•pattern repeat•peelable wall covering•prepasted wall covering•pretrimmed wall covering•scrubbable•sizing•strippable•washable

wall coverings—types (pg. 289)

•cork•embossed•fabric/textile•fabric backed•flocked•foil/mylar•grass cloth•leather•murals•paper•vinyl—vinyl protected, vinyl latex, coated fabric

fabric-covered walls

benefits

•flexible—applied in a number of fashions to create the look you want•can be temporary, permanent or semi-permanent•highly insulative—noise & temperatures•visual comfort/physical softness•coordinate easily with other fabrics in the room

fabric-covered walls drawbacks

•subject to soiling•may discolor or stain when spot-cleaned•difficult upkeep•should not be used in heavy traffic areas

INTD 50A

ceiling treatments

ceiling treatments

while most of the materials discussed for wall treatments can also be applied to ceilings, typically ceiling materials are lighter in weight

•acoustical tile•wallboard•plaster•wood•cork

ceiling treatments

most guidelines for the use of paint and wall coverings on walls also hold true for ceilings

can have a powerful yet subtle influence on the overall feeling of the space

ceiling treatments

ceiling treatments

ceiling treatments

ceiling treatments

ceiling treatments

ceiling treatments

to visually lower a ceiling, use:•patterns•dark or bright colors•texture

to visually raise a ceiling use:•smooth surfaces•light, pale or dull colors

ceiling treatments

to visually lower a ceiling, use:•patterns•dark or bright colors•texture•horizontal beams or bands

to visually raise a ceiling use:•smooth surfaces•light, pale or dull colors•angled ceilings with beams

ceilings—acoustical considerations

ceilings can easily be designed to soften or dampen sound:•fabric—draping/tentlike•upholstered panels•acoustical tile•textured acoustical plaster