Hospitals, hotels, suites in a sports venue, offices, schools and other high-traffic areas are perfect locations for vinyl wall coverings. Synthetic textile wall coverings also can be very durable and may be made from one or a combination of materials. The specifications of individual manufacturers should be consulted relative to durability and maintenance requirements before finalizing any design decision, a step that also is true for all other wall treatment types. Until 1997, the federal government mandated that wall coverings had to achieve certain weight and performance measures. The weight requirement was eliminated after 1997, leaving performance as the sole judge for wall covering typing.
All testing is conducted by a certified testing facility.
Sixteen characteristics comprise the testing procedure with specific ratings used to determine the appropriate type. Color fastness 2. Abrasion resistance 5. Breaking strength 6. Stain resistance 8.