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Creating Moods with Color

Creating Moods with ColorBasic Decorating Guide: Creating Moods with Color Vivid - For a look that surprises the eye, opt for a mix of bright colors and patterns. Bold - High contrast, like a deep colored wallpaper and light carpet, creates a bold impact. Big geometric designs and striped wallpaper also heighten drama. Tranquil - Peaceful rooms are created using...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Creative Ways to Decorate with Wallpaper Panels

Creative Ways to Decorate with Wallpaper PanelsCreative Ways to Decorate with Wallpaper Panels Wallpaper and coordinating borders can add interest to plain walls by creating decorative wall panels. Ceiling panels draw the eye upward and creates an interesting effect. How to Make Wallcovering Panels To make decorative wall panels, follow these simple steps: 1. Determine the size...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Dealing with Humidity

Dealing with HumidityKeep That Paper Hanging - Dealing with Humidity Your wallpaper's worst enemy (after a child with a marker in his hand) is humidity. High humidity in a room (like a bathroom) can cause the paper to start peeling at the seams. So apply a coat of clear varnish at the seams to seal them and help prevent the moisture from seeping in. You'll...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Decorating with Borders

Decorating with BordersDecorating with Borders Creative Ways to Decorate with Wallpaper Borders Trim away upper or lower edges of border along lines of design to create interesting effects . Use vertical border strips to divide plain walls and make ceilings look taller. Use mitered borders to frame windows or doorways. How to Miter Wallcovering Borders 1..

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Decoratoring Dos and Don'ts

Decoratoring Dos and Don'tsBasic Decorating Guide: Decorating Dos and Don'ts DO: Decide on a budget at the beginning of you project. If your funds are limited, decorate your rooms one at a time. Buy items that will have the most pronounced effect on the room first - like carpet, furniture and wallpaper. Accessories can be added later. Keep a scrapbook of decorating...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Estimating Commercial Square Footage

Estimating Commercial Square FootageEstimating Commercial Square Footage After the wallcovering has been determined from the specification, now figure the square footage and how much is needed for the job. Once the width is known, the number of square feet in a lineal yard for that particular wallcovering width can be determined. An important formula to remember is: Width...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Express Yourself With Wallcoverings

Express Yourself With WallcoveringsExpress Yourself With Wallcoverings Are you looking for a unique way to express yourself? Give wallcoverings a try. The Wallcoverings Association is getting the word out about the power of the decorative product it represents with a special advertising and promotional campaign. The theme: Express Yourself With Wallcoverings....

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions Following are some of the more common problems which may be encountered when installing wallpaper, along with their likely cause and solutions. Most involve improper or poor surface preparation, inadequate inspection prior to hanging, or installation errors. All of these problems can be avoided if proper...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wallcoverings

Frequently Asked Questions About WallcoveringsFrequently Asked Questions About: Wallcoverings Q. How do I know how much wallcovering is needed for my project? A. The first thing you need are accurate measurements of the walls that are to be covered. Use a yardstick or steel tape measure. Measure in feet rounding off to the next highest half foot or foot. Draw a room diagram showing.

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Grounds and Substrates

Grounds and SubstratesGrounds and Substrates The majority of wallcoverings have three layers, each of which perform an important function. Starting from the top surface and working to the back, the layers are: The Decorative Layer -- The thinnest layer in most cases, this is comprised of the inks applied to the top of the intermediate layer. This decorative...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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