Washable A wallcovering that can be cleaned by using a mild soap (nothing with ammonia) and a soft lint-free cloth or sponge.
Wipeable A wallpaper that can be wiped with a damp (water only) lint-free cloth or sponge.
Drop Match A half-drop match is a wallcovering in which the design runs diagonally and the ceiling line is the same with every other strip. A multiple drop match is a wallcovering that uses four or more strips before the vertical design repeats.
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Random Match A wallcovering in which the pattern of each strip is the same no matter how adjoining strips are positioned.
Machine Printed A modern method by which a wallcovering is produced using high-speed rotary presses and a series of cylinders.
Handprinted A wallcovering manufacturing process that employs an individual to place printing screens and dyes on paper manually.
Matching Hanging strips of wallcovering so that the design will be in the correct relation to the preceding strips. The types of match are random, straight, and drop.
Peelable A wallcovering that can be dry-peeled from the wall leaving only the substrate.
Strippable A wallcovering that can be dry-stripped, leaving a minimal amount of residue on the wall without damaging the surface.
Untrimmed A wallcovering that has selvage edges (with no design) that need to be trimmed by installer before installation.
Pre-trimmed A wallcovering that has the selvage edges removed and is ready to be installed.
Pre-pasted A wallcovering with an adhesive backing. Dipping a strip at a time in lukewarm water will activate the adhesive.
Unpasted A wallcovering without adhesive that requires paste to be applied before hanging. |
