1. Background Surface Treatments
Walls and Ceilings
Background Surface Treatments

2. Background Surface Treatments
Stylized/Conventional
Naturalistic
Abstract
Geometric

3. Colors and feelings associated with rooms
Feel smaller – dark, bright colors, large pattern, rough textures
Feel larger – light colors, smooth walls
Ceilings
Feel top heavy if color is darker than the walls.

6. Walls and Ceilings Walls Two types of walls
Bearing: support the weight of the ceiling, floor, upper floor and roof, should not be moved, or removed
Non-bearing: serve as partitions between rooms and do not support the main structure.

7. Walls and Ceilings Functions of Walls
Protect interior from the outside
Give structural support
Conceal pipes, wire, mechanical systems and insulation.
Serve as backgrounds
Provide acoustics

8. Wall Coverings Wall coverings Selected according to: Function Size
Orientation to a natural light source
Existing furnishings
Budget
Maintenance.

9. PAINT Quick, least expensive, easiest to change.
Choose a color slightly lighter than the color desired.
Two forms of Residential use
Latex (water base)
Quick drying, clean with warm water, many colors
Alkyd (oil base)
Washable surface, many colors

11. Paint Finishes Amount of paint Gloss – reflects most light
Semi-gloss – easy to wash; reflects less light
Eggshell and Flat – reflects little light; hard to maintain.
Amount of paint
1 gallon of paint will cover about 400 square feet.

12. Specialty Painting
Ragging
Sponging
Glaze
Lime wash

13. Wall Paper Wall paper is used to: Alter the shape of the room
Camouflage architectural flaws
Absorb sound
Insulate
Provide background
Add color, texture, and pattern

14. Wall Paper

15. Types of Wallpaper
Pre-pasted – Glue applied during manufacturing process. Soak in water before hanging up.
Strippable – it can be easily removed from the wall, by pulling on a corner
Scrubbable – Wiped clean, and marks scrubbed off with design still remaining.
Vinyl-coated – recommended for kitchens, bathrooms, and playrooms.

16. Other Information Packaged and sold by the roll – single or double
Pattern repeats – allow enough for large patterns
Run number – number printed on wall paper that indicates it’s from a certain dye lot.

17. 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.

18. Fabric 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

19. Tile and Wood Ceramic Tile Most often used in bathrooms and kitchens.
Durable, Easily cleaned, somewhat costly.
Paneling
Wall treatment made of wood.

20. Ceramic Tile

21. Wood Paneling

22. Moldings Moldings are strips of wood used for trim in a room.
Main purpose – to finish off a window, door, or wall.
Base boards
Molding hides the break between floor and wall.
Chair rails
Molding across the wall about 3 feet from the floor.
Molding that divides a wall
Crown
Molding to hide the break between the ceiling and wall.

23. Crown Molding
Chair Rail
Base Board