Type 2 Vinyl Wallcovering
The difference between type i and type ii wallcovering is quite small.
Type 2 vinyl wallcovering. It s a fabric backed vinyl that s typically used in commercial areas with a large amount of daily traffic because it s scratch and tear resistant. Vinyl type ii wallcovering from graphic patterns to solid textures knolltextiles offers many modern variations of type ii vinyl wallcoverings including options that are sustainably produced. If you were to run your hand over the both of them. York wallcoverings has delivered high quality hand crafted wallpaper for over 125 years making it the oldest and largest wallcovering manufacturer in the united states.
These types of wallcoverings are. Both are thick and durable but type ii wallcovering is thicker and therefore can withstand more wear and tear. Type 2 wallpaper for all practical purposes type 2 is the thickest and most durable type of wallcovering on the market. Type i and above 96 type ii and above 96.
Paper backed vinyl solid sheet vinyl wallcoverings that have a paper pulp substrate laminated to a solid decorative surface. Be inspired to cover those walls with one of our many superb design choices created by interior designers including kelly wearstler barbara barry and cole son. Nfpa 265 2 0 nfpa 701 tm 1 1 0 0 abrasion 0 100 000 and above 1 50 000 and above 1 30 000 and above 2 lightfastness. It is used in medium to high trafficked commercial spaces like lobbies hallways conference rooms guest rooms senior living facilities and universities.
Wallcovering vinyl is typically used in high traffic public areas foyers lounges corridors offices hospital wards and classrooms. Type 2 wallcovering is the strongest readily available wall finish on the market. Discover hundreds of wallcoverings manufactured by york wallcoverings. Type ii 20 oz.
Requirements of a type ii wallcovering these requirements which were initially formulated for vinyl wallcoverings measures durability and cleanability to ensure a certain performance level generally required for high traffic areas such as corridors public gathering areas etc. 1 000 hours and above 0 60 hours and above 8 40 hours and above 131 wallcovering classification.