Background Surface Treatments Walls and Ceilings Background Surface Treatments

Background Surface Treatments Stylized/Conventional Naturalistic Abstract Geometric

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Specialty Painting Ragging Sponging Glaze Lime wash

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

Wall Paper

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Ceramic Tile

Wood Paneling

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.

Crown Molding Chair Rail Base Board