Articles

In-depth guides and practical articles on designer wallcoverings.

• Type I, II, and III: what the commercial vinyl weight classes actually specify The classes on a commercial vinyl data sheet come from a published standard, not marketing. What CFFA-W-101-D and ASTM F793 define, the weight ranges commonly cited, and where each type belongs.
• Reading a commercial wallcovering spec sheet: the ASTM battery in plain terms Flame spread, tear and breaking strength, washability, mildew resistance — a field guide to the test methods a contract spec sheet cites, the bodies that publish them, and what each result promises.
• Backing matters: osnaburg, drill, and nonwoven grounds The layer you never see decides how commercial wallcovering hangs, how it handles humidity, and what it costs to remove at renovation. A look behind the vinyl face.
• Estimating and ordering wide goods: yards, dye lots, and attic stock Commercial wallcovering is sold and hung differently from residential rolls. How to estimate 54-inch wide goods, protect run continuity, and order the reserve a facility will need.