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VINYL WALLCOVERING

pa nou chang- ds 224 - fall 2020

Vinyl wallcovering is made from polyvinyl chloride and is available in many colors and patterns. It is lightweight, strong and durable. Vinyl wallcovering gets its durability, abrasion resistance, cleanability, and strength from the PVC resin. To improve the pliability of the end-product and long-term resistance to cracking, plasticizers are also added. Plus with additives like biocides and fungicides, it has resistance to mold, mildew and fungus. Therefore it is an advantage when specifying vinyl wallcoverings for hospitals. Human respiratory system can be negatively affected by the

off-gassing effect of many vinyl products.

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Neutral colored textured vinyl wallcoverings

A sheet of vinyl film is created from a heated PVC-based compound that is forced through a series of hot metal rollers that flattens it. To obtain a desired uniform thickness, several of these sheets are passed through the rollers. Next a fabric backing is bonded to the film under heat and pressure. Since vinyl wallcovering is white, one or more colors of ink are printed on it. During this printing process the surface texture is also achieved from using embossing rollers. A top coat is added to the finish product to provide a protective, stain-resistant coating. Lastly, manufacturers do a good job recycling to minimize waste. It has a life expectancy of 10 to 15 years, the remarkably strong and durable material is more affordable than alternatives such as glass fibre or paint. 

Vinyl wallcovering applied in a restaurant

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Vinyl wallcovering applied on bathroom walls

Textured vinyl wallcovering in a modern style room 

Vinyl wallcoverings are durable and easy to maintain. It can be clean with mild soap and warm water. To remove soil from the textured surface use a bristle brush. Ink, paint or crayon can be removed with rubbing alcohol. To remove residual cleaner that can darken over time make sure to thoroughly rinse. It is not recommended to use abrasive cleaners since it can damage the surface coating. Vinyl wallcoverings with additional stain-resistant coating, can use mild bleach solution to clean off ink and soil.

It is recommended that vinyl wallcovering should be installed by a professional installer along with an assistant because of the width of the commercial vinyl wallcovering. Before applying the vinyl, clean and dry the wall, making sure there is no mold, mildew, grease or stains. Then prime the wall with a recommended primer from the manufacturer. Wallcoverings can also be butt-joined but make sure there are no overlapping seams. If there are seams that are overlapped, trim it after installation. 

  • The Global Wallcoverings Association

  • Wallcoverings Association

  • Wallcovering Installers Association

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Nature green vinyl wallcovering in a commercial space

  • ASTM F793 - 93(2004) is the Standard Classification of Wallcovering by Durability Characteristics

  • ASTM F1141 / F1141M - 20 is the Standard Specification for Wall Coverings

  • ASTM E2404 - 17 is the Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Textile, Paper or Polymeric (Including Vinyl) and Wood Wall

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Textured barkley vinyl wallcovering in a commercial place

 Knowles, E. E. (2013). Comprehensive Guide for Selecting Interior Finishes, The. [VitalSource Bookshelf]. Retrieved from https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/#/books/9780133142181/

https://www.vescom.com/usa/vinyl-wallcovering

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