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The basic functions of wall treatments are to make the building look good. Wall treatments act as a background for all other elements in the room. So they are vital to the harmony of building exterior and interior design. They tie every element of the building together. Decision concerning the walls must be harmonized with the other large decorative masses in the room such as furniture coverings, flooring and window treatments. Also it is necessary to harmonize the overall wall treatment with any artworks on walls. Interesting wall treatments can turn an ordinary building or room into an extraordinary one. This can be accomplished with a simple coat of paint, the application of wall coverings, decorative faux treatments, or custom wall decors or murals.
Wall treatments have a role to control detrimental effects in an environment. In busy traffic areas and in wet areas like washroom and urinals, it is a necessity to look for wall coverings that are easy to clean and resist dirt and in busy corridors, passage, staircase area it could resist stains, fingerprints and scuffmarks. These can be taken care with right selection of material like tiling, use of vinyl wall coverings or washable paint with colors or designs that will minimize the visibility. Control of noise is necessary in conference rooms, theatres where paneling in wood, cork or fabric can be a choice for soundproofing.
Since the walls are the largest decorated area in any room, your wall treatment will strongly influence the mood of the occupants. The brightness, drama and gender of the room can be established by the selective wall treatments. For a subdued mood to the room use darker tones on the wall, and for dramatic moods use high gloss paint and for a feminine mood, the room could be finished with small floral patterns in wallpaper.
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