1. What are polymers?

a substance which has a molecular structure built up chiefly or completely from a large number of similar
units bonded together, e.g. many synthetic organic materials used as plastics and resins.

2. Describe the types and uses of wall papers?

Vinyl Wallpapers:

 Vinyl Wallpapers are the most widely used papers on the market, and can be installed
in any room.
 A design is printed on a paper backing and then treated with a vinyl topcoat. Many
types of wallpaper on the market today are vinyl coated.
 Vinyl Wallpapers are generally very easy to install, easy to remove, and are washable.

Embossed Wallpaper:

 The designs are pressed onto a paper backing creating a raised, textured effect.
 The embossed textured design tends to hide most wall imperfections.
 Therefore, Embossed Wallpapers can be installed over lightly damaged walls.
 Easy to install, fairly easy to remove.
 Embossed Wallpapers are washable.

Fabric-Backed Vinyl Wallpaper:

 They are very durable, and are used in high traffic areas.
 Backing of wallpaper is made of weaved woven fabric instead of paper with a plastic
vinyl designed coating on top.
 This type of wallpaper can be installed over rough walls.
 Fabric-Backed Vinyl Wallpapers are perfect for hallways, kids room, playroom, den,
living room, kitchen, bath room, use just about anywhere.
 Easy to install, easy to repair, easy to remove in full strips.
 Fabric-Backed Vinyl Wallpapers are scrub-able.

Borders:

 Designs are printed on a paperback than vinyl coated.

 Borders come in a wide variety of designs and widths.
 They can be installed in combination with wallpaper or directly on painted surfaces.
 Wallpaper Borders are used for many applications such as a chair rail, along ceiling
lines, along the baseboards, around doors, and windows.
 Border also adds a finishing touch and a beautiful look in any room.
 Very easy to install, removal can be easy to very hard depending on installation.
 Borders are generally washable.

Flock Wallpaper:

 This wallpaper has fuzzy velvet like texture and is printed on a paper backing.
 The flock designed creates a three dimensional effect.
  Take extra care when pasting and installing Flock Wallpapers, the wallpaper paste
stains the front surface and cannot be washed off. Pasting and installation are tricky.
 Because this type of wallpaper is delicate and not washable choose the room wisely
where it will be installed.
 For instance, you would not want to hang this type of wallpaper in a kitchen or a kids
room.
 Use in a den, bedroom, guest room, living room, or dining room.
 Flock Wallpaper can also be installed in half bath or a powder bathroom with no
shower.
 The old dated Flock Wallpapers remove very hard.
 The newer Flock Wallpapers are strippable.
 Flock Wallpapers are not washable.

Foil Wallpaper:

 A polished metal ground is used to create a shiny metallic wallpaper.

 A design is printed on top of the metallic finish.
 The shiny metallic finish noticeably enhances all wall imperfections.
 Therefore, walls must be in very good condition when installing Foil Wallpaper.
 Foil Wallpapers are printed on "three different backings".
 The different type of backing will make a difference on wallpaper installation as well
as wallpaper removal.

Fabric-Backed Foil Wallpapers:

 This type of wallpaper will hide some wall imperfections.

 The metallic finish can crease and wrinkle so take extra care when pasting and
installing.
 Fabric-Backed Foil Wallpapers are very durable after installation.
 Foil Wallpapers are mostly used in kitchens and bathrooms.
 Easy to remove in full strips.
 Fabric-Backed Foil Wallpapers are washable.

Fiberglass-Backed Foil Wallpapers:

 Are delicate to install.

 The metallic finish will crease and wrinkle so take extra care when pasting and
installing.
 Walls must be smooth and in good condition when installing Fiberglass-Backed Foil
Wallpapers.
 Foil wallpapers are mostly used in kitchens and bathrooms.
 This type of foil wallpaper is easy to remove in full strips.
 Fiberglass-Backed Foil Wallpapers are washable.

Paper-Backed Foil Wallpapers:

 This wallpaper is very delicate to install, and very hard to remove.

  A liner wallpaper is recommended before installing most Paper-Backed Foil
Wallpapers.
 The metallic finish will easily crease and wrinkle so take extra care when pasting and
installing.
 Foil Wallpapers are mostly used in kitchens and bathrooms.
 Walls must be very smooth and in excellent condition for this type of foil wallpaper.
 Paper-Backed Foil Wallpapers are washable.

Liner Wallpapers:

 There are many different grades, types and colors of Liner Wallpaper.
 Liner Wallpaper is either paper backed or fiberglass.
 Liner is used prior to installing delicate or shiny wallpapers.
 Liner Wallpapers can be installed over rough walls to minimize wall repair.
 Very easy to install and easy to remove.

Moiré Wallpapers:

 This type of wallpaper has a vinyl coating, the designs are applied to a paper or a
fabric backing.
 Moiré Wallpaper has a very elegant water silk design or a wood grain effect.
 Wallpaper is very easy to install, seams are hard to find during and after installation.
 Moiré Wallpaper is beautiful in an entrance, den, family room, living room, dining
room, master bedroom, guest bedroom or just about any room.
 Moiré Wallpaper is easy to remove, and washable.

Mylar Wallpapers:

 This type of wallpaper is printed on a paper backing.

 A polyester film is applied on top of a decorative design making Mylar Wallpapers
washable.
 This wallpaper has a wet or shiny appearance similar to a foil wallpaper.
 Mylar Wallpapers easily creases, take extra care when pasting and installing.
 A liner wallpaper is recommended before installing Mylar Wallpapers.
 Mylar wallpaper is mostly used in a kitchen and bathrooms.
 Walls must be very smooth and in excellent condition.
 Wallpaper is fairly easy to remove.

Natural Bamboo Wallpaper:

 Natural Bamboo Wallpaper will add a distinctive look for your house and office.
 These handcrafted wallpapers are made from environmentally friendly natural
products.
 Natural Bamboo Wallpaper is made by applying bamboo reeds, or vines onto a paper
backing with glue.
 Actual color and texture of wallpaper will vary slightly from roll to roll.
  Because handmade Natural Bamboo Wallpaper has different variations of color and
texture, they will creat a paneling look on the walls when installed, therefore, seams
will show.
 Natural fiber wallpapers are delicate to work with.
 Take extra care when pasting and installing Bamboo Wallpaper, the wallpaper
adhesive will definitely, stain the front surface.
 Natural wallpapers are not washable, this makes pasting and installation tricky.
 Natural Bamboo Wallpapers must be wet to remove, removal is easy to moderate.

Natural Grass-Cloth Wallpaper:

 A natural handcrafted wallpaper, made by applying grasses or vines onto a paper

backing with glue.
 Natural fiber wallpapers are delicate to work with.
 Take extra care when pasting and installing Natural Grass-Cloth Wallpaper, the
wallpaper paste will definitely stain the front surface.
 Pasting and installation are tricky.
 Natural Grass-Cloth Wallpapers are used in dens, family room, bedrooms, and dining
rooms.
 Wallpapers natural grass has different color tones creating a panel look on the walls,
seams will show.
 Grass-Cloth Wallpapers must be wet to remove, removal is easy to moderate.
 This wallpaper is not washable.

Vinyl Grass-Cloth Wallpaper:

 Machine made to look like natural grass wallpapers.

 Vinyl Grass-Cloth Wallpapers are printed on a fabric backing which makes this
wallpaper very durable.
 There are many colors and textures available.
 Due to control when printing colors tend to blend evenly so seams are less noticeable.
 Vinyl Grass-Cloth Wallpaper can be installed in any room due to their durability and
wash ability.
 This type of wallpaper can be installed over rough walls.
 Easy to install, easy to repair, easy to remove in full strips.
 Vinyl Grass-Cloth Wallpapers are scrub-able.

Natural Silk Wallpaper:

 Threads are applied to a paper backing, creating a light elegant texture.

 This type of wallpaper is very delicate, a liner wallpaper is recommended.
 Take extra care when pasting and installing Natural Silk Wallpaper, the wallpaper
paste stains the front surface and cannot be washed off.
 Pasting and installation are tricky, wallpaper removal is easy.
 Because this type of wallpaper is very delicate choose the room wisely where it will
be installed.
 Natural Silk Wallpapers are not washable.
Natural String Wallpaper:

 Fibers are applied to a paper backing.

 Depending on the string size wallpaper texture can be moderate to a very heavy
texture.
 Liner wallpaper is recommended for delicate Natural String Wallpapers, and is not
needed for the heaver textured string papers.
 Natural String Wallpapers are very delicate to work with.
 Take extra care when pasting and installing Natural String Wallpaper, the wallpaper
paste will definitely stain the front surface and cannot be washed off.
 Because this type of wallpaper is not washable choose the room wisely.
 Pasting and installation are tricky, wallpaper removal is easy.
 Natural String Wallpapers are not washable.

Vinyl String Wallpapers:

 This type of wallpaper is printed on a fabric backing, making Vinyl String Wallpapers
very durable.
 There are many colors and textures available with Vinyl String Wallpaper.
 It can be installed over textured or rough walls.
 Vinyl String Wallpaper can be installed in any room, even high traffic areas.
 Very easy to install, seams are easy to work and hard to find after installation.
 Easy to repair, easy to remove in full strips.
 Vinyl String Wallpapers are scrub-able.

Nonwoven Wallpapers:

 Made of a special blend of natural and synthetic fibers, Nonwoven Wallpapers are
washable and breathable.
 A large variety of designs and patterns are available.
 You cannot go wrong using Nonwoven Wallpapers.
 The most user friendly wallpapers on the market today, and at the same time eco-
friendly.
 Nonwoven Wallpapers can be installed in any room, because they are washable and
breathable they are perfect choices for the kitchen and bathrooms.
 This type of wallpaper is very easy to install and very easy to repair.
 Nonwoven Wallpaper removes totally dry, in full sheets without wall damage.
 No wallpaper removal tools or chemicals are needed when removing this type of
wallpaper.

Photo Wall Mural:

 Simulate photography.
 A variety of scenic pictures, patterns or murals, are usually divided into quarter
panels for installation purposes.
 Installation of quarter panel Photo Wall Mural is very tricky.
 The New Photo Murals are printed on larger strips instead of panels.
 There are a lot less seams making installation so much easier.
 Larger strips are installed to re-create scenic pictures.
 Photo Wall Murals remove easily.
 Most Photo Murals are not washable, unless otherwise instructed.