Fabric wallcoverings - Residential application

 

Fabric Wallcoverings are a spin on traditional wallpaper. Fabric wallcoverings have gained a lot popularity in the design world. They have a light, breathable design. Their textual qualities are most beneficial in a room where the other walls are smooth and hard. It presents great abilities of tear resistant, breathability, washability and easier way of instillation and removal. It is also a fairly inexpensive cost compared to traditional wallpaper. It’s breathable fabric is also mold resistant. The fabric allows air to pass through freely making the wall covering less susceptible to mold growth. This is great option to make your home more hygienic.




When deciding what fabric to choose for your space, you want to choose a lightweight fabric such as cotton and polyester. When preparing for application, you want to be sure to make clean cuts. You can use a rotary cutter, fabric scissors, or a sharp craft knife to do so. You always want to apply the coverings to a clean smooth wall as well. Liquid starch is a lightweight removable adhesive used to apply the fabric coverings. It also dries very quickly so you want to apply it to the wall with a paint roller in small sections one at a time. Once you’ve applied your wallcovering you always want to finish with a top coat of the liquid starch and apply it to the entire wall so that it seeps into the fabric and seals it to the surface. Once it is completely dry, you can then trim off the excess of the fabric from the top or bottom of the wall. 
 

The removal process is quite simple when taking off the wallcovering. You lift two corners of a fabric panel and away from the wall, then gently peel away the entire piece. If a section gets stuck, you just need to dampen a sponge with warm water and run it over that section to dissolve the starch. Then wipe down any residue with a cloth damped with water. 

Resources: 

https://www.hgtv.com/design/rooms/living-and-dining-rooms/how-to-install-fabric-wallcovering

https://www.distinctivewalldecor.com/wallcovering-materials-durability-key-characteristics/

https://www.interiordesign.net/slideshows/detail/8299-fabric-wallcovering-1/ 




Comments

  1. INT323-2021October 18, 2020 at 3:08 PM

    Very good explanation regarding removal process
    Please post to class blog

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  2. AnonymousOctober 19, 2020 at 12:42 PM

    Erica,
    This is a great explanation of the wallcovering process. I liked how you discussed more of a process for the application and removal of wallcoverings, especially in a residential setting where you can experiment more with colors or patterns. Check out some of these additional articles! Overall great job!!

    https://www.interiorsandsources.com/article-details/articleid/22777/title/10-trends-wallcoverings
    https://primewalls.com/pages/commercial-wallcoverings-vs-residential-wallpaper

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  3. Kelly MunsellOctober 24, 2020 at 1:08 PM

    I really liked your focus on the removal process. Often times people don't want to mess with wallpaper because they think it can be hard to remove and be a pain. But nowadays that's not really the case. I also really liked how you discussed different textures and I think that's something we don't often think about. Creating a texture or appearance of one doesn't take much material or weigh down the wallpaper. It can be light and functional while still having texture.

    http://blog.wallpaperwarehouse.com/textured-wallpaper-a-versatile-design-element/#:~:text=Wallpaper%20with%20textured%20patterns%20offers,to%20time%20or%20budget%20considerations.

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