Details of Wallpapers, Glass and Varnish for an Interior Designing Student

1. A PRESENTATION ON
WALLPAPER,
GLASS &
VARNISH

2. WALLPAPERS
 Decorate interior walls
 Paper that is pasted in vertical strips
 Wallpaper industry divides the manufacturing of
wallpapers into two categories:
 Residential Wallpapers
 Commercial Grade Wallpapers
The two categories of paper
differ in weight, serviceability,
and quality standards

3. TYPES OF WALLPAPERS
 Vinyl Coated Wallpaper:
 Coated with polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
 Classified as scrubbable and strippable
 Better resistant to grease and moisture
 Good for bathrooms and kitchens.
 NonWoven Wallpapers:
 Blend of Natural and Synthetic Fibers
 Washable & Breathable
 Most user-friendly and eco-friendly
 Neither Expand nor contract
 Tear resistant when wet

4. TYPES OF WALLPAPERS
 Coated Fabric
 This wallpaper has a fabric substrate coated with liquid
vinyl or acrylic. The decorative layer is printed on this
coating.
 This is generally considered more "breathable"
wallpaper which makes it best for use in low moisture
rooms, like living areas.

5. WALLPAPERS
 Companies Manufacturing Wallpapers
 Cole & Son (M)
 Anstey Wallpaper (UK) (M)
 Shinhan Wall coverings (M)
 Unique Décor (D)
 Marshal (D)
 Thickness: 0.1mm to 3mm
 Sizes: 20.5”(W) X 10m(L) to 42”(W) to 5m(L) – 57
sq ft
 Prices: Indian Duplex – Rs.400/roll; PVC Vinyl &
Non-Woven – Rs. 800 to 3000/roll

6. GLASS
 Types of Glass:
 Automotive Glass
 Architectural Glass
 Consumer Glass
 Solar Glass

7. ARCHITECTURAL GLASS
 Clear Float Glass
 Crystal clear finish which ensures perfect clarity
of vision, with both true and reflected images
appearing very bright and clear with this glass.
 100% Distortion free vision
 Shop Windows, Showcases, Mirrors, Furniture's
etc
 Thickness: 2mm to 19mm
 Can be colored during manufacturing
 Price: Rs.53/sqm (4-6mm)

8. ARCHITECTURAL GLASS
 Tinted Glass
 Tinted Heat-absorbing Glass is a body tinted
glass which absorbs energy from solar radiation.
It, therefore, cuts down the sun’s heat, enabling
greater convenience and comfort inside the
building, while enhancing the aesthetic appeal of
the building from outside.
 Thickness: 3mm to 12mm
 Price: Rs.22 (3mm) to Rs.90 (10mm)

9. ARCHITECTURAL GLASS
 Frosted Glass
 Frosted Glass obscures the view while allowing
light to pass through making it ideal for privacy or
aesthetic appeal.
 It can be used in numerous interior design
applications in both residential and commercial
settings:
 Doors
 Shower screens
 Partitions
 False Ceiling

10. ARCHITECTURAL GLASS
 Tempered Glass
 A very high grade tempered glass that is several
orders of magnitude stronger than ordinary glass. It
makes glass safer and durable by lowering the risk of
impact related breakage.
 Table tops
 Wash Basins
 Shelves

11. ARCHITECTURAL GLASS
 Glass Brick
 These are hollow glass units or blocks of glass shaped
to work as bricks
 Joined with the help of silicon sealants to obtain
seamless finish
 The two outer, exposed surfaces may be smooth or
textured
 Price: Rs.80/pc to Rs.450/pc
 Size: 71/2” X 71/2” X 3”

12. GLASS
 Companies Manufacturing Glass
 Modiguard
 Saint Gobain
 Hindustan National Glass (HNG)
 Asahi India (AIS)
 Piramal Glass
 Thickness: 2mm to 19mm
 Sizes: 6’X8’, 4’X8’, 7’X10’

13. VARNISH
 Varnish is a liquid coating material with resin that
dries to a hard transparent film.
 Combination of drying oil, a resin and thinner
 Provides protective coating for wooden surface,
paintings, and various decorative objects
 Seal the wood, in order to prevent moisture from
entering the grain and to protect it from heat,
scratches or even insects
 Ployurethane (PU) is a synthetic Varnish
 Oil and Water Based Varnish

14. VARNISH
 Companies
 Nerolac
 Asian Paints
 Berger Paints
 Sizes varies from 50gm bottle to 1l bottle
 Price: 1liter – Rs. 250