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	* Bromley Hall evolution.		* Bromley Hall evolution.
	* Large-scale murals.		* Large-scale murals.
		+	* Panelling.
	* Quality control for construction works.		* Quality control for construction works.
	* Stained glass.		* Stained glass.

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* Anaglypta.
	* Bromley Hall evolution.		* Bromley Hall evolution.
	* Large-scale murals.		* Large-scale murals.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Wallcovering is the general term to describe the materials used to cover and protect interior walls. It is also the term associated with wallpaper products primarily used for commercial or industrial applications.	+	Wallcovering is the general term to describe the materials used to cover and protect interior walls. It is also the term associated with wallpaper products primarily used for commercial or industrial applications. For residential applications, see Wallpaper.

	Wallcovering products are designed for high-traffic areas such as lobbies, corridors, hotel suites, schools and healthcare facilities and so on. Wallcoverings are meant to bring texture, pattern and style to a space while protecting walls with a durable coating.		Wallcovering products are designed for high-traffic areas such as lobbies, corridors, hotel suites, schools and healthcare facilities and so on. Wallcoverings are meant to bring texture, pattern and style to a space while protecting walls with a durable coating.
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	* The history of fabric structures.		* The history of fabric structures.
	* Wainscoting.		* Wainscoting.
		+	* Wallpaper.

	= External resources =		= External resources =

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−	These fabric wallcoverings date back to some time in the 15th century. ~~The set of six tapestry panels~~, ~~known as~~ the ~~Lady with the Unicorn, captures the five senses (taste, hearing, sight~~, ~~smell and touch) and one that depicts "À Mon Seul Désir" - "my one desire"~~.	+	These fabric wallcoverings date back to some time in the 15th century. At its height, the medieval tapestry weaving industry employed approximately 15,000 people.

−	~~At its height~~, the ~~medieval tapestry weaving industry employed approximately 15~~,~~000 people~~.	+	The tapestries here, known as the Lady with the Unicorn, illustrate the story of the five senses (taste, hearing, sight, smell and touch) along with a sixth and most elaborate panel that depicts "À Mon Seul Désir" - "my one desire".
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−	\| [[File:UnicornTapestry.jpg\|link=File:UnicornTapestry.jpg]]	+	\|width="100%"\| [[File:UnicornTapestry.jpg\|link=File:UnicornTapestry.jpg]]
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−	\| These ~~tapestries~~ date back to some time in the 15th century. The set of six panels, known as the Lady with the Unicorn, captures the five senses (taste, hearing, sight, smell and touch) and one that depicts "À Mon Seul Désir" - "my one desire". At its height, the medieval tapestry weaving industry employed approximately 15,000 people.	+	\|
		+	These fabric wallcoverings date back to some time in the 15th century. The set of six tapestry panels, known as the Lady with the Unicorn, captures the five senses (taste, hearing, sight, smell and touch) and one that depicts "À Mon Seul Désir" - "my one desire".
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		+	At its height, the medieval tapestry weaving industry employed approximately 15,000 people.
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	Wallcovering is the general term to describe the materials used to cover and protect interior walls. It is also the term associated with wallpaper products primarily used for commercial or industrial applications.		Wallcovering is the general term to describe the materials used to cover and protect interior walls. It is also the term associated with wallpaper products primarily used for commercial or industrial applications.

−	Wallcovering products are designed for high-traffic areas such as lobbies, corridors, hotel suites, healthcare facilities ~~and can be made from various materials such as vinyl, wood (veneer), cork, glass fibre~~ and so on. Wallcoverings are meant to bring texture, pattern and style to a space while protecting walls with a durable coating.	+	Wallcovering products are designed for high-traffic areas such as lobbies, corridors, hotel suites, schools and healthcare facilities and so on. Wallcoverings are meant to bring texture, pattern and style to a space while protecting walls with a durable coating.

	= History =		= History =

−	Early wallcoverings ~~include~~ tapestries, painted cloth, decoratively painted animal skins, furs and other types of wall hangings. Some of the ~~earliest~~ existing examples go back to the third century, although these are extremely rare.	+	Early wallcoverings included tapestries, painted cloth, decoratively painted animal skins, furs and other types of wall hangings. Some of the oldest existing examples go back to the third century, although these are extremely rare.

−	It wasn't until the 13th or 14th century that tapestries became more commonly used. These wallcovering served as both decoration and insulation and could be found on the walls of buildings associated with power and wealth.	+	It wasn't until the 13th or 14th century that tapestries became more commonly used. These wallcovering served both as decoration and insulation and could be found on the walls of buildings associated with power and wealth.

	In churches, the tapestries were used like stained glass windows to tell Biblical stories to illiterate members of the congregation. In castles, the tapestries became status symbols for the aristocracy and were sometimes treated as currency and traded (or stolen) between warring factions.		In churches, the tapestries were used like stained glass windows to tell Biblical stories to illiterate members of the congregation. In castles, the tapestries became status symbols for the aristocracy and were sometimes treated as currency and traded (or stolen) between warring factions.

−	Production techniques evolved, resulting in more affordable wallcoverings ~~including~~ block printed wallpaper, which ~~appeared~~ in the 16th century.	+	Production techniques evolved, resulting in more affordable wallcoverings. Expensive tapestries were replaced by block printed wallpaper, which began to appear in the 16th century.

	= Types of wallcoverings =		= Types of wallcoverings =

−	Modern wallcoverings are varied and numerous. They have been put into general categories by the IGI (the [https://www.igiwallcoverings.org/ Global Wallcoverings Association]).	+	Modern wallcoverings are varied and can be made from numerous types of materials such as vinyl, wood (veneer), cork, glass fibre and so on. They have been put into general categories by the IGI (the [https://www.igiwallcoverings.org/ Global Wallcoverings Association]).

	Founded in 1950, the IGI has developed a system of quality assurance that is applicable worldwide. The organisation monitors this classification system and oversees the designation of measures to confirm product standards by awarding the IGI Quality mark in the following categories:		Founded in 1950, the IGI has developed a system of quality assurance that is applicable worldwide. The organisation monitors this classification system and oversees the designation of measures to confirm product standards by awarding the IGI Quality mark in the following categories:

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−	\| These tapestries date back to the 15th century. The set of six panels, known as the Lady with the Unicorn, captures the five senses (taste, hearing, sight, smell and touch) and one that depicts "À Mon Seul Désir" - "my one desire". At ~~the~~ height, the medieval tapestry weaving industry employed approximately 15,000 people.	+	\| These tapestries date back to some time in the 15th century. The set of six panels, known as the Lady with the Unicorn, captures the five senses (taste, hearing, sight, smell and touch) and one that depicts "À Mon Seul Désir" - "my one desire". At its height, the medieval tapestry weaving industry employed approximately 15,000 people.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Wallcovering is the general term to describe materials used to cover and protect interior walls. It is also the term associated with wallpaper products primarily used for commercial or industrial applications. Wallcovering products are designed for high-traffic areas such as lobbies, corridors, hotel suites, healthcare facilities and can be made from various materials such as vinyl, wood (veneer), cork, glass fibre and so on. Wallcoverings are meant to bring texture, pattern and style to a space while protecting walls with a durable coating.	+	Wallcovering is the general term to describe the materials used to cover and protect interior walls. It is also the term associated with wallpaper products primarily used for commercial or industrial applications.
		+
		+	Wallcovering products are designed for high-traffic areas such as lobbies, corridors, hotel suites, healthcare facilities and can be made from various materials such as vinyl, wood (veneer), cork, glass fibre and so on. Wallcoverings are meant to bring texture, pattern and style to a space while protecting walls with a durable coating.

	= History =		= History =

−	Early wallcoverings include tapestries, painted cloth, decoratively painted animal skins, furs and other types of wall hangings. Some of the earliest existing examples go back to the third century, although these are rare.	+	Early wallcoverings include tapestries, painted cloth, decoratively painted animal skins, furs and other types of wall hangings. Some of the earliest existing examples go back to the third century, although these are extremely rare.

	It wasn't until the 13th or 14th century that tapestries became more commonly used. These wallcovering served as both decoration and insulation and could be found on the walls of buildings associated with power and wealth.		It wasn't until the 13th or 14th century that tapestries became more commonly used. These wallcovering served as both decoration and insulation and could be found on the walls of buildings associated with power and wealth.

−	In churches, the tapestries were used like stained glass windows to ~~share~~ Biblical stories ~~with~~ illiterate members of the congregation. In castles, the tapestries became status symbols for the aristocracy and were sometimes treated as currency and traded (or stolen) between ~~ruling~~ factions.	+	In churches, the tapestries were used like stained glass windows to tell Biblical stories to illiterate members of the congregation. In castles, the tapestries became status symbols for the aristocracy and were sometimes treated as currency and traded (or stolen) between warring factions.

	Production techniques evolved, resulting in more affordable wallcoverings including block printed wallpaper, which appeared in the 16th century.		Production techniques evolved, resulting in more affordable wallcoverings including block printed wallpaper, which appeared in the 16th century.

−	= ~~Wallcovering categories~~ =	+	= Types of wallcoverings =

−	~~The~~ IGI is the [https://www.igiwallcoverings.org/ Global Wallcoverings Association]. Founded in 1950, ~~this organisation~~ has developed a system of quality assurance that is applicable worldwide. The organisation monitors this classification system and oversees the designation of measures to confirm product standards by awarding the IGI Quality mark in the following categories:	+	Modern wallcoverings are varied and numerous. They have been put into general categories by the IGI (the [https://www.igiwallcoverings.org/ Global Wallcoverings Association]).
		+
		+	Founded in 1950, the IGI has developed a system of quality assurance that is applicable worldwide. The organisation monitors this classification system and oversees the designation of measures to confirm product standards by awarding the IGI Quality mark in the following categories:

	# Wallpaper - simplex (including whites for subsequent decoration)		# Wallpaper - simplex (including whites for subsequent decoration)
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	# Non woven - backed solid vinyl		# Non woven - backed solid vinyl
	# Non woven - backed blown vinyl		# Non woven - backed blown vinyl
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		+	= Wallcovering product standards =

	Product categories are determined based on these CEN (European Committee for Standardisation) definitions:		Product categories are determined based on these CEN (European Committee for Standardisation) definitions:

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	* The Dukes of Normandy and the second world war.		* The Dukes of Normandy and the second world war.
	* The history of fabric structures.		* The history of fabric structures.
		+	* Wainscoting.

	= External resources =		= External resources =

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	# Non woven - backed blown vinyl		# Non woven - backed blown vinyl

−	Product categories are determined based on these CEN (European Committee for Standardisation) ~~standards~~ definitions:	+	Product categories are determined based on these CEN (European Committee for Standardisation) definitions:

	* EN 233: 2016 Wallcoverings in roll form - Specification for finished wallpapers, wall vinyls and plastic wallcoverings.		* EN 233: 2016 Wallcoverings in roll form - Specification for finished wallpapers, wall vinyls and plastic wallcoverings.
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	= Wallcoverings in the UK =		= Wallcoverings in the UK =

−	The [[www.coatings.org.uk\|British Coatings Federation]] represents the interests of the decorative, industrial and powder coatings, printing inks and wallcovering manufacturers. ~~In 2005,~~ the ~~Wallcovering Manufacturers Association joined~~ the ~~British Coatings Federation to form the Wallcoverings Sector Council (~~WSC~~). The WSC’s~~ Technical Committee reports to the Council ~~with~~ updates on topics such as PVC recycling, construction product regulation and climate change agreements.	+	In 2005, IGI partnered with the British Coatings Federation to form the Wallcoverings Sector Council (WSC). The [https://www.coatings.org.uk/ British Coatings Federation] represents the interests of the decorative, industrial and powder coatings, printing inks and wallcovering manufacturers.
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		+	The partnership resulted in the formulation of the WSC Technical Committee. This organisation reports to the Council and provides updates on topics such as PVC recycling, construction product regulation and climate change agreements.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* Bromley Hall evolution.		* Bromley Hall evolution.
	* Large-scale murals.		* Large-scale murals.
		+	* Quality control for construction works.
	* Stained glass.		* Stained glass.
	* The Dukes of Normandy and the second world war.		* The Dukes of Normandy and the second world war.
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	= External resources =		= External resources =

−	* [[www.coatings.org.uk\|British Coatings Federation]].	+	* [https://www.coatings.org.uk/ British Coatings Federation].
	* [https://www.igiwallcoverings.org/ IGI, The Global Wallcoverings Association.]		* [https://www.igiwallcoverings.org/ IGI, The Global Wallcoverings Association.]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Wallcovering is ~~the~~ general term to describe the materials used to cover ~~and~~ protect interior walls. It is also ~~the term~~ associated with wallpaper products ~~primarily~~ used for commercial or industrial applications. For residential applications, see Wallpaper.	+	Wallcovering is a general term to describe the materials used to cover or protect interior walls. It is also associated with wallpaper products when they are used for commercial or industrial applications. For residential applications, see Wallpaper.

−	Wallcovering products are ~~designed for~~ high-traffic areas such as lobbies, corridors, hotel suites, schools and healthcare facilities ~~and so on~~. ~~Wallcoverings are meant to~~ bring texture, pattern and style to a space while protecting walls with a durable coating.	+	Wallcovering products are typically used in high-traffic areas such as lobbies, corridors, hotel suites, schools and healthcare facilities. They can bring texture, pattern and style to a space while protecting walls with a durable coating.

	= History =		= History =

−	Early wallcoverings included tapestries, painted cloth, decoratively painted animal skins, furs and other types of wall hangings. Some of the oldest existing examples go back to the third century, although these are extremely rare.	+	Early wallcoverings included tapestries, painted cloth, decoratively painted animal skins, furs and other types of wall hangings. Some of the oldest existing examples go back to the third century, although these are extremely rare. These were often used for their thermal as well as decorative properties, providing insulation and reducing radiant heat transfer with wall surfaces.

−	It wasn't until the 13th or 14th century that tapestries became more commonly used~~. These wallcovering served both as decoration and insulation and could be~~ found on the walls of buildings associated with power and wealth.	+	However, it wasn't until the 13th or 14th century that tapestries became more commonly used, often found on the walls of buildings associated with power and wealth.

−	In churches, ~~the~~ tapestries were used like stained glass windows to tell Biblical stories to illiterate members of the congregation. In castles, ~~the~~ tapestries became status symbols for the aristocracy and were sometimes treated as currency and traded ~~(or stolen) between warring factions~~.	+	In churches, tapestries were used like stained glass windows to tell Biblical stories to illiterate members of the congregation. In castles, tapestries became status symbols for the aristocracy and were sometimes treated as currency and traded.

	Production techniques evolved, resulting in more affordable wallcoverings. Expensive tapestries were replaced by block printed wallpaper, which began to appear in the 16th century.		Production techniques evolved, resulting in more affordable wallcoverings. Expensive tapestries were replaced by block printed wallpaper, which began to appear in the 16th century.
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	= Types of wallcoverings =		= Types of wallcoverings =

−	Modern wallcoverings are varied and can be made from numerous types of materials such as vinyl, wood (veneer), cork, glass fibre and so on. They have been put into general categories by the IGI (the [https://www.igiwallcoverings.org/ Global Wallcoverings Association]).	+	Modern wallcoverings are varied and can be made from numerous types of materials such as vinyl, wood (veneer), cork, glass fibre, textiles and so on. They have been put into general categories by the IGI (the [https://www.igiwallcoverings.org/ Global Wallcoverings Association]).

−	Founded in 1950, the IGI has developed a system of quality assurance that is applicable worldwide. The organisation ~~monitors this classification system and~~ oversees the designation of measures to confirm product standards by awarding the IGI Quality mark in the following categories:	+	Founded in 1950, the IGI has developed a system of quality assurance that is applicable worldwide. The organisation oversees the designation of measures to confirm product standards by awarding the IGI Quality mark in the following categories:

	# Wallpaper - simplex (including whites for subsequent decoration)		# Wallpaper - simplex (including whites for subsequent decoration)
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	= Wallcovering product standards =		= Wallcovering product standards =

−	Product categories ~~are~~ determined based on ~~these~~ CEN (European Committee for Standardisation) definitions:	+	Product categories can be determined based on CEN (European Committee for Standardisation) definitions:

	* EN 233: 2016 Wallcoverings in roll form - Specification for finished wallpapers, wall vinyls and plastic wallcoverings.		* EN 233: 2016 Wallcoverings in roll form - Specification for finished wallpapers, wall vinyls and plastic wallcoverings.