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Show Wall coverings All about patterns... One of the big advantages of wall coverings is the virtually limitless selection of colors and patterns. The decision as to the type of covering depends upon individual indi-vidual preference and decorating decor-ating scheme, but you should know the basics about patterns. Wall covering patterns pat-terns fall into three different categories: (1) Straight across repeat, (2) Drop match repeat, and (3) No repeat (plain or random match). The straight across repeat is one in which the match is directly across. With a straight across pattern, the repeat distance can vary (most are nine to 12 inches). Once you decide where the ceiling line interrupts the pattern, measure and cut a floor-to-ceiling strip allowing the usual 2 inches at the top and 2 inches near the base for trim. Then unroll for another strip so the pattern matches at the top. If, for instance, you must unroll a length that turns out to be more than four inches longer than ceiling height to match the pattern, cut all strips to this length and then retrim the base so you are left with Contonpage HE i " "" 1 1 " 1 1 1 " " 1 1 Wall covering patterns- q. The no repeat (plain or random match) coverings obviously do not present a matching problem but if all strips are cut and hung consecutively, if the color differs ever so slightly at the edges, the variation will be very noticeable. Best results are achieved by reversing the strips. When cutting the strips to length, mark the top with a pencil in the upper 2 inches that will eventually be trimmed. For additional information and assistance on your wall covering, call Jack's Paint and Glass in Heber City. 2 inches of excess at top and bottom. Some straight across . repeat patterns can be more wasteful than others, but since your estimating made allowances for waste, if you have the slightest doubt, work out on paper just how many strips a roll (or double roll) will yield. The drop match pattern has the matching point of one side halfway between the matching point of the opposite side. Generally speaking, this provides a less repetitious appearance in large areas because the horizontal design is not the same from strip to strip. The drop match pattern runs diagonally across the wall and is staggered so every other strip is the same. Most drop match coverings are less wasteful than the straight across repeat because be-cause the strips can be cut alternately from two separate separ-ate rolls. |