1. 4.04 Wall Coverings

2. PAINT Fastest and __________________way to cover a wall
____________way to change the look of a room
When choosing a paint, choose a color slightly ______________the color you want.

3. Types of Paint
__________________: easy to apply and dries quickly, does not adhere (stick) to some surfaces, such as bare wood
_________________with soap and water.
Considered to be environmentally safe

4. More About Paint
Solvent-based may be ________or synthetic resin called_____________
Alkyd _______________than oil based paints, does not contain lead
Produces a durable and washable surface good for walls and ceilings of ______________________________
Mineral spirits used for cleanup

5. Types of Paint
___________: have the most gloss, have protective and decorative finish
Used in kitchens, baths,____________, window sills, masonry
_________________: have less gloss and are slightly less durable than enamels.
Used in same places as enamels

6. More on Paint Finishes
________________finish: have a slight sheen and used mostly on walls.
Slightly less durable than semi-gloss
______________: no gloss and give a soft finish to walls and ceilings
Should ____________________
__________________________
Usually the least expensive type of paint
Most ____________to clean

7. Paint Techniques Faux Finishes
Sponging: sponge is dipped into paint and dabbed onto wall to add pattern
Ragging: paint is applied by adding paint to pieces of rag and then applied to wall by rolling on
Marbleizing: wall treatment created to resemble marble stone

8. Optical Illusion
_____________________: illusion created by paint to “fool the eye”. Usually a 3-D scene

9. Trompe l’oeil

10. Stenciling
Stenciling: applying paint by using a _______________to outline a design or lettering. Can be created or purchased.
Can vary from simple to complex and may involve using several paints to achieve the proper detail or effect

11. WALLPAPERS
Decorative paper or vinyl applied to walls with_________________________.
Can cover any surface (brick, stone, wood, leather)
Hides imperfections in walls
Can be murals of outdoor scenes
Can enhance any room and
create any style

12. Types of Wallpapers
____________________________papers are best selling papers today
These are washable, water and stain resistant

13. Specialty Wallpapers
_________: reflects light to make small rooms appear larger
_____________: have a raised surface area as part of design, more formal look
Can be fabrics or natural fibers
____________: has raised texture and can be painted on once on the wall. Good to cover uneven walls.

14. Specialty Wallpapers
Specially treated papers are used in commercial settings.
Must meet __________________________
for flammability, wear, resistance to staining, and ease of cleaning

15. Calculations
One gallon of paint generally covers 350 square feet of wall
To calculate PAINT:
_______________________________________________ X 8 = 672/350= 2 gal.
To calculate WALLPAPER:
One roll of wallpaper covers 36 feet
_____________________________________________
x 8 = 672/36= =19 rolls

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