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Wallpaper Design, Production, History, and Installation

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Summary

Wallpaper is a wall covering used to decorate the interior walls of homes and public buildings. Understanding how wallpaper is designed and printed helps explain how separate lengths can form a continuous surface.

Wallpaper is usually sold in rolls and attached to a wall with wallpaper paste. It can cover a surface, add color or imagery, and help disguise minor imperfections.

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What is wallpaper?
A wall covering, usually sold in rolls, used to cover and decorate interior walls.
What is lining paper?
Plain paper used to help cover uneven surfaces and minor wall defects.
Define pattern repeat.
The smallest rectangle of a wallpaper design that can be tiled repeatedly to recreate the design.
Why align repeated patterns across adjacent wallpaper strips?
To continue the design across strips and make the join less noticeable.
What are examples of wallpaper printing methods?
Surface printing, rotogravure, screen-printing, rotary printing, and digital printing.

Quiz questions

  1. What effect did steam-powered printing presses have on wallpaper production in Britain after their introduction in 1813?Answer: They enabled mass production and helped lower prices.
  2. What does digital inkjet printing with UV-cured inks make possible for wallpaper?Answer: Custom designs printed in very small quantities.
  3. What does booking wallpaper involve?Answer: Folding moistened or pasted paper onto itself briefly so the adhesive can activate.
  4. What are the approximate dimensions of a common American wallpaper roll?Answer: About 27 inches wide and 27 feet long.
  5. What is the intended function of acoustical wall carpets?Answer: To reduce sound.

Based on the Wikipedia article Wallpaper, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Adapted into a summary, flashcards and quizzes.

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