Wall Coverings and ceilings

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Wall Coverings and ceilings
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Wall Coverings

• Paper
• Thousands of patterns and colors to choose from.
  
• Many treated with varying thicknesses of vinyl.
• Low to high cost.
• Can be washed or scrubbed depending on type of
  paper.

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Wall Coverings

• Paint
• Less expensive than other wall coverings
• Types
• Oil-Based
• Durable and washable
• Chosen for walls and ceilings in bathrooms and
  kitchens
• Latex
• Easily applied
• Often used for living, dining and bedrooms.
• Finishes
• Gloss, semi-gloss, satin and flat

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Wall Coverings

• Fabric
• 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.

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Wall Coverings

• Paneling
• Warm and attractive appearance
• Requires little maintenance
• Different forms and price ranges

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Wall Coverings

• Molding
• Strips of wood used for trim or ornamentation in
  a room.
• Main purpose is to finish off a window, door or
  wall.
• Baseboard molding
• Crown molding
• Chair Rail
• Picture Rail

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Ceilings

• Long ago were often painted with murals and
  designs.
• Average height is 8 feet.
• Higher ceilings lend a feeling of dignity
• Lower ceilings create a warm and informal room.