Which Substrate Should I Choose?

Residential Wallcoverings

Eco Smooth Unpasted and Eco Embossed Unpasted are PVC-free, lightweight, eco-friendly wallcoverings that are made from non-woven fibers and wood pulp. They are POA (Olefin) free and contain no plasticizers, no phthalates, no formaldehyde, no chlorine, no halogen and no heavy metals, including: cadmium, mercury, lead, zinc and no ozone depleting chemicals. These papers are FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) sourced, recyclable, breathable and have no harmful off-gassing. They are low VOC emitting and Class “A” fire rated.

Paper Weave Grasscloth is an excellent option for a beautiful, hand-spun and texturized natural fabric. Originating from South Korea and Japan, Paperweave draws on traditional Japanese techniques to produce a beautifully hand-spun fabric. With finely cut ribbons of paper spun to create a variety of yarns, the spinning creates an intricate design that Paperweave is known for and gives more of a uniform and textured appearance than most standard grasscloths.

Eco Pre-Pasted is a strippable, pre-pasted substrate that tears off easily and has clean removal. It is made from 10% recycled base paper from post-consumer waste and is FSC certified and sourced from well-managed forests. This paper is mold and mildew resistant and has a Class “A” flame-resistant fire rating. GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certified.

Commercial Wallcoverings

Eco Textured Type II (Terralon) is a sustainable, commercial-grade vinyl wallcovering with an orange peel like texture that has been an industry-leading, PVC-free vinyl alternative. It is made from 31% post-consumer recycled content and is highly breathable. It is also manufactured without the use of Brominated flame retardants.

This Earth-friendly product has resulted in the repurposing of over 12 million plastic bottles since its introduction, and that number is constantly increasing.

Construction:

• Embossed vinyl face with laminated fabric backing

• Backing is poly-cotton woven

Type II Properties:

• Passes all criterion for WA 101 Type II properties including: break strength, tear strength, cold crack, heat aging, shrinkage, stain resistance, coating adhesion (bond), colorfastness, washability, scrubability, blocking and crocking.

For Non-woven Backed Constructions:

• 11% post-consumer content in total product—using recycled polyester, cellulose

• 100% of backing fiber content is post-consumer fiber

Vinyl “Grasscloth” Type II is a commercial-grade, grasscloth textured, embossed, vinyl face wallcovering with a laminated poly-cotton woven fabric backing. It has an organic look with deep texture—nature’s beauty merged with practicality, conveying a timeless feel. It carries a Type II certification and is Class “A” fire rated.

Installation:

• Standard commercial wallcovering pastes, primers and techniques

• For indoor use in environmentally controlled spaces

Matte Vinyl Type II is a commercial-grade wall covering made with low VOC vinyl. It has a flat, smooth finish with just a slight tooth, very light texture and low gloss. It also has crisp, sharp-edged prints. This substrate carries a Type II certification for breaking strength, is Class “A” fire rated and meets the NFPA ratings for smoke development. It is free from cadmium and lead, and is recyclable.

Construction:

• Embossed vinyl face with laminated fabric backing

• Backing is polyester/pulp non-woven

Installation:

• Standard commercial wallcovering pastes, primers and techniques

• For indoor use in environmentally controlled spaces.

Canvas Vinyl Type II is a 2-ply substrate with an artist canvas embossing on the printable surface. The texture has medium depth, a rough surface and low gloss. It carries a Type II certification for scrubbability, tensile and tear (medium to heavy duty), is Class “A” fire rated, and meets NFPA ratings for smoke development.

Construction:

• Embossed vinyl face with laminated fabric backing

• Backing is polyester/pulp non-woven

Installation:

• Standard commercial wallcovering pastes, primers and techniques

• For indoor use in environmentally controlled spaces