Commercial wallcovering specification guides
Short, sourced answers to what architects, designers and facility teams ask when they specify wallcovering.
Type I vs Type II vs Type III Commercial Wallcovering
Type I, II and III are durability grades for polymer coated commercial wallcovering, defined by physical test minimums in the Wallcoverings Association standard W-101 and the federal specification CCC-W-408D. W-101 sets minimum total weights of 7.0, 13.0 and 22.0 oz per square yard, while manufacturers usually quote weight per linear yard (about 20 oz or more for Type II). ASTM F793 Categories IV, V and VI correspond to Types I, II and III.
Read the guideFire Ratings for Commercial Wallcovering: ASTM E84, NFPA 286 and Test Conditions
Under ASTM E84 as used by the building code, Class A means a flame spread index of 0-25, Class B 26-75 and Class C 76-200, each with a smoke-developed index of 0-450. NFPA 286 is a room corner test that the code accepts as equivalent to Class A when five acceptance criteria are met. Both results describe the substrate and adhesive that were tested, so read the footnotes and confirm requirements with the authority having jurisdiction.
Read the guideHow to Estimate and Order Commercial Wallcovering by the Yard
Divide the wall width by the usable width and round up to get drops, multiply by the cut length of each drop including trim and any pattern repeat, convert to yards and add waste. A 40 ft by 9 ft wall with a 51 in usable width needs 10 drops of about 112 in, roughly 31 yd before waste and 35 yd with 10%. Under a 15 yd minimum sold in 15 yd increments, that becomes a 45 yd order.
Read the guidePVC-Free Commercial Wallcovering: What It Is and How to Compare It
PVC-free commercial wallcovering replaces the polyvinyl chloride wear layer with another polymer; Koroseal's PVC-free Type II lines use a thermoplastic olefin (TPO) film on a non-woven or woven backing. Compare them the same way as vinyl: Type rating under W-101, ASTM E84 and NFPA 286 results with their test conditions, CA 01350 emissions, and the EPD, HPD or Declare documents that describe impacts and ingredients.
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Healthcare Wallcovering: Durability, Cleaning and Fire Documentation
Patient rooms, corridors and waiting areas see carts, frequent cleaning and strict fire review. This page lists the documented properties to check when you consider Koroseal commercial wallcovering for a healthcare interior. It does not say any product is approved for a particular facility.
Read moreHospitality Wallcovering: Corridors, Guest Rooms and Public Spaces
Hotel corridors, guest rooms, lobbies and ballrooms combine heavy luggage traffic with frequent renovation cycles. Use the documented properties below to compare Koroseal commercial wallcovering for hospitality interiors.
Read moreWorkplace Wallcovering: Corporate and Office Interiors
Offices mix low-wear meeting rooms with busy corridors, break areas and reception. This page lists the documented properties to compare when you consider Koroseal commercial wallcovering for corporate interiors.
Read moreEducation Wallcovering: Classrooms, Corridors and Common Areas
School corridors, classrooms and common areas take backpacks, carts and frequent cleaning. Use the documented properties below to compare Koroseal commercial wallcovering for K-12 and higher education projects.
Read moreRetail Wallcovering: Stores, Showrooms and Fitting Rooms
Retail walls take carts, fixtures and constant resets, and store rollouts need repeatable color. This page lists the documented properties to compare Koroseal commercial wallcovering for retail interiors.
Read moreMultifamily Wallcovering: Corridors, Lobbies and Amenity Spaces
Apartment and condominium corridors, lobbies and amenity rooms need durable, cleanable walls that pass fire review. Use the documented properties below to compare Koroseal commercial wallcovering for multifamily projects.
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