Wall Finishes
Wall finishes are essential, adding character to a space. Paint, wallpaper and plaster offer different ways to finish an interior wall.Can't find it? Describe what you need and matching suppliers will come to you.
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Selecting architectural interior wall finishes starts with the surface beneath them. In the United States, drywall is a common interior substrate, and its joints or patched areas can show through paint unless the surface is prepared for the chosen sheen. Paint provides continuous color across interrupted walls, while wallpaper introduces a pattern whose scale needs to work around windows and built-ins. Large samples help show how either option will sit alongside flooring and trim.
Wall Finishes
Light has a strong effect on textured wall finishes. Plaster ridges and trowel marks become more pronounced when daylight falls across the surface, so assess an application sample in the room rather than relying on a photograph. Before installation, agree on where the plaster stops at trim and how its thickness will be accommodated at outlet covers. A sample should also establish the intended texture, since the installer’s technique influences the result.
How should wall paint finishes be compared?
Apply sample patches to the intended wall and view them in daylight and under the room’s fixtures. Flat and matte paints reflect less light; higher-sheen options tend to make surface irregularities more visible.
What preparation do interior concrete wall finishes need?
Have the contractor check for moisture and existing sealers that could affect adhesion. Confirm that the selected paint or plaster is suitable for concrete, then follow its surface preparation and primer requirements.
How much wallpaper should be allowed for a patterned wall?
Ask the installer to calculate quantities using the roll dimensions and pattern repeat, rather than wall area alone. Check that rolls intended for the same room have matching batch numbers where the manufacturer uses them.