darkening
It is a material that darkens the room by 95%. The manufacturer reserves the right to allow a little light to shine through. There are ways to darken the room completely by sewing another material behind the darkening material.
Accessoires
Accessories are products that are considered accessories or decorative items such as pillows, carpets, pictures or tablecloths. In the fashion industry, hats, belts, gloves, bags, scarves and jewelry are popular accessories.
suitable as bed linen
Fabrics that are easy to wash, are colorfast, do not shrink and are crease-resistant. The fabrics that are suitable for bed linen are usually made of cotton. They often need to be ironed after washing. The property of cotton is that it is softer than other fabrics.
suitable as pillows
Fabrics that are easy to wash, are colorfast, do not shrink and are crease-resistant.
Production pattern
Before the actual printing process, a so-called production pattern is created. The quality is used to decide how the pattern can be optimally implemented and which process/technique is used for production.
Production number
On the slip of paper enclosed with each roll of wallpaper there is a so-called production number. For connected wall surfaces, wallpaper should always be wallpapered with the same production number, otherwise small production-related color deviations could be noticeable.
Non-matching
Non-matching means that wallpaper strips are continuously cut to the required length without having to pay attention to a pattern. This means that the rolls are used particularly efficiently.
Burnout
Burnout fabrics always consist partly of synthetic and cellulosic fibers. Burnouts are also known as in-between fabrics, which is related to their appearance. A burnout is initially opaque during production. After the etching paste has destroyed the synthetic fibers, transparent areas remain in these places. There are also disadvantages to working with two different fibers. Cellulose fibers can shrink when washed and tend to wrinkle, unlike synthetic fibers. This can cause the fabrics to shrink unevenly. For several years now, it has been possible to produce burnout fabrics with two synthetic fibers. These are easy to care for and can also be made flame-retardant.
excellent lightfastness
The surface is very well protected from light.
adequate lightfastness
The surface is sufficiently protected from light.
Bauhaus wallpaper
Typical for the Bauhaus style are clear shapes and curves as well as fabric-like structures on the wallpaper. Wallpapers in the Bauhaus style are also available as non-woven wallpaper.
satisfactory lightfastness
The surface is satisfactorily protected from light.
Blue Angel
The Blue Angel has been used since 1978 to identify products and services that are particularly environmentally friendly. In 1978, this environmental label was launched by the Federal Minister of the Interior and the ministers of the federal states responsible for environmental protection. More under wallpaper and health.
opaque
Opaque fabrics include jeans, cotton fabric, satin, panne velvet, polar fleece, felt, terry cloth and many others. An opaque fabric is like a decorative fabric that prevents you from seeing through when the light is on in the room. However, depending on the lighting conditions, light may shine through.
Border
Borders and borders can be used as a base or as a ceiling finish. Borders are also available in many different materials such as: fleece, paper, vinyl. In most cases, a border is 5 m long. Self-adhesive borders are also sometimes produced.
Ironing 110°
The fabric can be ironed at 110 degrees. Further information can be found in the iron's operating instructions.
Ironing 150°
The fabric can be ironed at 150 degrees. Further information can be found in the iron's operating instructions.
Ironing 200°
The fabric can be ironed at 200 degrees. Further information can be found in the iron's operating instructions.
Colored wash 40°
This curtain can be washed in the colored wash program at 40 degrees.
Color wash 60°
This curtain can be washed in the color wash program at 60 degrees.
CE
CE is not a test seal but an administrative mark. CE means that the product meets the applicable requirements set out in the Community harmonization legislation on its application.
dry cleaning
Dry cleaning is a cleaning process where textiles are cleaned in non-aqueous solvents. To date, this is the most common form of professional textile cleaning. With this form of cleaning, the textile fibers do not swell, but the shape remains stable, as it is when dry. The solvent used washes around the fibers.
cm width of the fabric
The production height of the fabric is referred to as the fabric height. This is available in the following specifications: 100 cm, 110 cm, 120 cm, 130 cm etc. This information is only available for decorative fabrics (opaque). The length of the fabric is ordered here. Note: When ordering, the pattern repeat information should be taken into account.
cm height of the fabric
The production height of the fabric is referred to as the fabric height. This is available in the following specifications: 220 cm, 250 cm, 280 cm etc...This information is only available for transparent fabrics. The width of the fabric is ordered here.
CO - Cotton
Cotton fibers are often used as an admixture with synthetic fibers. Cotton can absorb an enormous amount of moisture without feeling wet and is therefore very comfortable to wear. However, it does not keep you particularly warm and wrinkles a lot. Cotton fabrics are very tear-resistant and hard-wearing. They can be washed, dried and ironed with hot water, but they shrink a lot if they have not been pre-treated.
Cutter edge
A cutter edge is one of the wallpapering tools. This is an aluminum rail that is used as a cutting rail for use in ceiling corners and on skirting boards.
Cutter knife
The cutter knife originally comes from the Stanley Works company from New Britain in Connecticut. A distinction is made between cutters with snap-off blades and utility knives with fixed trapezoid or hook blades. Cutters with segment blades are usually used for cardboard, paper, plasterboard and thinner, mostly thermoplastic plastics, while utility knives with fixed blades can also be used to cut carpets, veneers, sacks or cables.
CV - Viscose
CV viscose is similar to cotton because of the chemical composition of the viscose fiber, fiber unit and fiber length. This fiber is manufactured industrially using the viscose process. Viscose is often used not only in textiles but also in tampons, wet wipes, cotton swabs, cleaning cloths and tea bags.
Decorative fabric
Opaque and solid fabrics are referred to as decorative fabrics. These are often used as decoration, protection from the cold and privacy screens in children's rooms. In order to illuminate the room with daylight during the day, the decorative fabric is usually attached to be opened and closed. A decorative fabric is usually located on the side of the window. It is also denser than a voile or blind. The decorative fabric is not translucent, i.e. it lets daylight shine through but a person is not recognized.
Digital printing
Digital printing means that the print image is transferred directly from a computer to a printing machine without using a static printing form. This is how wallpaper is printed directly from the digital printing machine.
Dimensionally stable
Dimensional stability means that wood, for example, remains dimensionally stable under changing ambient climates. Types of wood with good dimensional stability have good stability. They hardly change their dimensions and do not deform.
Double cut
With a double cut, the strips are overlapped by 5-8 cm and cut with the sliding foot knife.
Duplicated embossed covering
A duplicated embossed wall covering is particularly high quality and the embossing is retained when wallpapering.
Corner protection angle
A small aluminum angle, perforated, usually with a 23 x 23 mm leg length as a 90° version. This is used before wallpapering to straighten corners on the wall or window.
Pasting
There are various pasting options. There are paper wallpapers that are pasted and have a soaking time of approx. 3 - 5 minutes. A wallpapering table is necessary to be able to paste the strips completely. A wallpapering table is approx. 3 m long so that the strip can be laid out completely. With non-woven wallpaper, only the wall is pasted with a brush.
Soaking
Soaking is another meaning of soaking time. A paper wallpaper needs to soak for about 3-5 minutes.
EL - elastane
Elastane is permanently dimensionally stable and has an elasticity of up to 700%. Other advantages of elastane are: easy to dye, smooth and soft. This material is mainly used for clothing. This fiber is rarely found in curtains and decorative fabrics. EMC wallpaper EMC wallpapers keep out electrosmog. EMC means electromagnetic compatibility. Other names for this type of wall covering are electrosmog wallpaper, EMC shielding wallpaper, shielding wallpaper, copper wallpaper or magnetic wallpaper. EMC wallpapers often have to be grounded by an electrician when they are applied. A special paste suitable for heavy wallpapers must be used when processing. The metal grid, metal coating or applied metal foil means that the wallpaper has a greater weight.
Euro roll
A Euro roll has the dimensions LxW: 0.53 x 10.05 m.
Fine waste paper
Fine waste paper is ideal for preparing wallpapering work on rough surfaces. The waste paper can be used on all mineral surfaces such as gypsum plaster, lime and cement plaster, concrete. The fine waste paper gives you smooth, neutral, slightly absorbent surfaces for subsequent wallpapering work.
Delicate wash 30°
This curtain can be washed on the delicate wash program at 30 degrees.
Delicate wash 40°
This curtain can be washed on the delicate wash program at 40 degrees.
Ready-made decoration
A ready-made decoration is a ready-sewn decorative curtain. The dimensions are usually 1.30 m - 1.50 m and 2.45 m high. There are different variants, for example there are some with loops or ruffle tape. The decorative curtain can also be adjusted as desired at the bottom. There are options for the hem to be sewn on or for it to remain open so that the customer can determine the height themselves and sew it around.
Photo wallpaper
Wallpapers with pictorial representations have been around since the 17th century. The classic photo wallpaper had its heyday in the 1970s. It serves as an eye-catcher in many households. Photo wallpapers are available in various materials. The most common photo wallpapers are made of paper or non-woven materials. Photo paper wallpapers are made of a thinner material, comparable to normal paper. They are often available in sets, i.e. in individual squares. Photo non-woven wallpapers are of higher quality and are made of a tear-resistant material. They have a structure and are produced in strips.
Photo wallpaper / mural
Photo wallpapers / murals are ideal as individual decorative elements in children's, youth, bedroom and living rooms and are an effective way to design the wall. They are produced on paper or non-woven backings.
friendly to the environment
Nowadays there are many products that are friendly to the environment. There are more and more water-based paints. Even paper wallpaper is now mostly made from recycled paper so as not to put even more strain on the environment.
FSC
FFSC stands for Forest Stewardship Council. It is a certification system for forest management that guarantees that wood products come from responsibly managed forests.
Straight approach
Straight approach means that the pattern must be wallpapered at the same height, next to each other. The wallpaper requirement should therefore be calculated more generously.
Upside down gluing
Every second strip of wallpaper must be glued upside down. This variant of wallpaper gluing is necessary for some wallpapers to avoid color differences between the different strips of wallpaper.
Glass fiber
Glass fiber wallpaper is very durable and is made from industrial glass fibers that are created by pulling molten glass into thin threads. The glass fibers are processed into a glass fabric in weaving machines. The glass fibre wallpaper gets its final properties through the subsequent finishing process. Glass fibre wallpaper is processed with a fabric adhesive and can be painted over several times.
Sliding foot knife
With a sliding foot knife, overlapping strip edges can be cut twice without damaging the wall surface. This creates very clean wallpaper seams.
graphic patterns
Circles, diamonds, triangles, rectangles, etc. are referred to as graphic patterns. Clear lines and repetitions are typical of a graphic pattern.
good lightfastness
The wallpaper is well protected against sunlight. It therefore fades less and is good lightfastness.
semi-transparent
Fabrics that have burnt-out spots and spots that still have cotton in them are semi-transparent.
Hand printing
Hand printing is a manual printing process in which the raised parts of a design cut into stone, wood or metal are dabbed with paint or ink. The stamp is then manually pressed onto paper, fabric or other materials.
Hand washing
This curtain should be hand washed in a tub. The water temperature should be below 25 degrees. The fabric must not be machine washed or tumble dried. A tip would be to put a thermometer in the tub, otherwise add hand-cool water and then clean the fabric.
Highly scrub-resistant
Water-soluble dirt can be removed with a light soap solution or mild scouring agent and a sponge or soft brush.
Highly wash-resistant
Dirt, except oil, grease, etc., can be removed with a light soap solution and a sponge.
Horizontal placement
The wallpaper strips are not glued vertically but horizontally.
Edge trimming rail
An edge trimming rail is used as an aid to trim the edges of certain types of wallpaper. A base should be used for this. Before pasting, cut along the rail with a circular knife, cutter knife or trimming device.
Warp thread
Warp threads are the threads that are stretched lengthwise in a weaving mill on a loom. In a finished fabric, they lie parallel to the selvedge, while the weft threads run across it.
Pillows
Pillows are filled with down, foam or another soft material. The fabric used to hold the filling is also called the lining or ticking. Pillows are used to support the head in bed or on the sofa. They are also often used as decoration. There are many different variations of pillows, for example: seat cushions, armpit cushions, decorative cushions, grain cushions, etc.
Paste
Paste is an aqueous swelling product made from starch or organic cellulose ethers. It is usually methylcellulose. The adhesive consists of 2-20% renewable raw materials and 80-98% water. Paste is mainly sold in powder form. Even in the smallest quantities, paste forms a highly viscous, non-stringy mass.
Boil wash 95°
Boil wash may only be washed at a maximum of 95°.
Conical seam roller
A conical seam roller is particularly good for post-treatment of wallpaper seams. Because of its shape, there is no risk of adhesive being pushed away to the right or left behind the wallpaper during the rolling process.
LI - Flax / Linen
A bast fiber Flax is also called linen, it is an annual blue or white flowering plant. It is the oldest plant used by humans and is also considered the most valuable bast fiber. Compared to cotton, this fiber is only used in small quantities because it is very expensive and laborious to obtain.
Lightfastness
Is the color fastness to light. There are the following lightfastness values: sufficient (half a sun), satisfactory (half a sun with a + sign), good (a whole sun), very good (a whole sun with a + sign) and excellent (two whole suns on top of each other). More under wallpaper symbols.
Translucent
The voile and the curtain are translucent. The outline of the person in the house can be seen and the light shines through to the inside.
Magnetic walls
Inexpensive alternatives to memo boards are stainless steel plates that are glued on and filled, or you can use magnetic paint. The good thing about these products is that you are not limited in the size of the magnetic surface. You can cover many square meters with these products as needed and the best thing is that you can easily wallpaper or paint over the surfaces. So even if you don't need the magnetic surface(s), you have a great and tidy room appearance.
Sold by the meter, not sewn ready
The fabric can be ordered by the meter, as much as you want. It comes directly from the manufacturer and is therefore ready-made. Fabrics sold by the meter cannot be returned.
Pattern
A pattern refers to consistent structures, colors and shapes that repeat.
Sewing service available
The fabric can be cut and sewn by our own sewing service.
Can be removed wet
Wallpaper must be thoroughly soaked in water and removed with a spatula.
Do not iron
The curtain must be hung up damp after washing. The curtain will stretch itself out again due to its own weight. The result of ironing is that the curtain shrinks or shrinks.
Not suitable for tumble dryers
The textile product must not be tumble dried.
Do not wash
The fabric must not be washed. This often happens with silk fabrics. If it is dirty, the fabric must only be processed in a dry cleaner.
Organza
Very transparent and shimmering fabrics are called organza. It is made from organza silk, filament yarns and also synthetic fibers. The fabric is comparable to organdy. Thread shifts are immediately noticeable on the smooth surface. Because organza is very fine, it tends to wrinkle and can be easily damaged. Organza fabric is a very thin and transparent fabric made of polyester.
PA - Polyamid
PA is the abbreviation for polyamide.
PAN - Polyacryl
Polaryl fibers are used for upholstery fabrics because of their good shape retention, high durability, high abrasion resistance and very high tear resistance.
Paper wallpaper
Paper wallpaper is often made from recycled paper. They are very breathable, moisture-regulating and environmentally friendly. Furthermore, most paper wallpapers are lightfast and have an embossed surface that has previously been printed using rotogravure printing. Paper wallpapers have a soaking time of around 3-5 minutes, which should not be exceeded as the embossed surface of the wallpaper can be lost.
matching fabric available
The manufacturer offers matching fabrics for the wallpaper collection. Either the pattern is the same or the colors are repeated. This gives the room a completely uniform concept.
PE - Polyethylen
Polyethylene is a plastic material. It is harmless and practical, odorless and tasteless. Polyethylene is therefore often used in the food industry and drinking water supplies. Plastic bags, freezer bags, buckets, laundry baskets, drinks crates, garbage cans are often made of polyethylene. Polyethylene is resistant to water, acids, alkalis and salt solutions.
PES - Polyester
Polyester fibers are produced using the melt spinning process. A melt is created by the heat that is pressed through the spinnerets. Thanks to the highly developed production technology, the fiber can be adapted to almost any desired use. To give a strong grip, the fibers can be round, oval or angular in cross-section. Polyester fibers are particularly light and weather resistant and therefore resistant to climatic influences.
PP - Polypropylen
Polypropylene is a thermoplastic with high stability and chemical resistance. PP is very similar to low-pressure polyethylene, but it is harder and more heat-resistant. It can be heated to 104°C for a short time. Kettles and coffee machines are often made of PP. The material becomes brittle at temperatures below 0 °C.
RAL
RAL colors are known as standardized colors. RAL GmbH (a subsidiary of the RAL Institute) sells the colors under the name RAL Classic. Each color is assigned a four-digit color number.
RAL- quality markn
Wallpapers with the RAL quality mark meet the highest ecological standards. To do this, they must meet the strict quality tests of a neutral institute. More under wallpaper and health.
Rapport width
It is a recurring pattern in the fabric. The pattern occurs at regular, equal intervals. It is declared as a rapport in width in cm.
Rapport height
It is a recurring pattern in the fabric. The pattern occurs at regular, equal intervals. It is declared as a repeat in height in cm.
Woodchip
Woodchip consists of three layers of paper into which structure-forming wood fibers are incorporated. There are three different grain sizes: fine, medium and coarse. Due to the different structures, woodchip can be painted over several times, for example with binder paints or latex paints. If the surface is pre-treated accordingly, woodchip wallpaper can be removed dry.
Retro
Retro has not only been a trend in fashion for some time. Recurring colorful patterns, colors and shapes are referred to as retro. For example, the 50s returned in the 70s, the 80s in the 90s with tufted flowers on the walls.
Scrub-resistant
Water-soluble dirt can be removed with a light soap solution or mild scouring agent and a sponge or soft brush.
Shrinkage value of cotton fabric
Shrinkage values of cotton fabrics can usually be found on the washing label, which should be included on every curtain. The shrinkage value is the possible shrinkage that occurs when washing or ironing the fabric. For this reason, cotton fabrics should always be washed before processing and ironed at the highest temperature to avoid later shrinkage. The shrinkage value of a cotton fabric is a value of 3 - 5%, i.e. the fabric shrinks or shrinks when washed at 30 degrees. A washing fold is therefore sewn onto the gathering tape so that the customer can let the percentage out again afterwards. Cotton shrinks by the specified percentage after the first wash. For example, with a one meter wide fabric and a percentage of 3%, the fabric would shrink by 3 cm. In subsequent washes, the fabric does not shrink at all.
Flame-resistant
Flame-resistant is another meaning for non-flammable. Materials that have this symbol are often used in public buildings such as retirement homes, schools and catering areas. This is even a safety regulation.
SE - Silk
Silk can be described as a natural polyamide fiber because it is made of protein. It is characterized by its shine and high strength. At the same time, it acts as an insulator against cold and heat. However, it is sensitive to high temperatures, abrasion and water stains.
very good lightfastness
The wallpaper's lightfastness is very good and it hardly fades at all.
Splittable
If a wallpaper is described as splittable, then the surface of the wallpaper can be removed dry. The lower layer remains on the wall as waste paper if firmly glued.
Stickers
Stickers are self-adhesive. They are often used as accessories in children's or teenagers' rooms. They are a special eye-catcher for young and old. If the motif becomes unfashionable at some point, it can be completely removed so that the entire room does not have to be renovated.
Fabric product
Living spaces are not only beautified with wallpaper or paint. Curtains, cushions and carpets make rooms more homely and comfortable. Even the acoustics are significantly more pleasant with fabric products.
Shock resistance
Shock resistance means that the wall covering is particularly durable.
Applying paste to the wallpaper
If the wallpaper needs to be pasted, the soaking time of approx. 3-5 minutes must be observed.
Wallpaper primer
Usually a white pigmented primer to even out differences in the color tone of the substrate before wallpapering. A wallpaper primer solidifies the substrate and creates a stable, evenly absorbent substrate, thus providing optimal adhesion for wallpaper thanks to a non-slip surface. Wallpaper primer is usually solvent-free.
Carpet
Carpets used to be used for wall coverings as well as for covering floors, upholstery, etc. However, they are only used in the Orient as a versatile material, while in Germany carpets are used almost exclusively for covering floors. Carpets are produced on different backings, for example: fleece backing or textile backing. Carpets are particularly popular in bedrooms. They are easy to clean and warm to the feet.
Textile wallpapers
Textile wallpapers are one of the oldest types of wall coverings. They are textile fabrics that are laminated onto a paper backing. The textile fabric is made using intersecting threads or textile warp threads, whereby the threads are only glued to the backing lengthwise.
Deep primer
Deep primer is based on alkyd or acrylic resin. Deep primer is a primer for painting and wallpapering. A deep primer is used to limit absorbent surfaces.
Toxic heavy metals
The term toxic heavy metals refers to metals that are harmful to health, such as lead. They can only be broken down poorly or not at all in the human body.
transparent
Materials such as organza or burnout are transparent if they only have burnt-out areas.
Can be removed completely when dry
The wallpaper can be removed strip by strip when dry.
Suitable for tumble drying
Materials that are suitable for tumble drying can be recognized by the fact that the materials have a dryer symbol and can be dried in the tumble dryer.
Environmentally friendly material
The material is made of natural materials, e.g. 100% cotton or linen. These materials are dyed in an environmentally friendly way.
Uni
Uni is when the wallpaper/fabrics or other products are one-colored. They do not have any pattern.
Offset approach
With an offset approach, the wallpaper requirement must be calculated more generously. Offset approach means that the pattern of the next strip is always shifted by half.
Vinyl wallpaper
Vinyl wallpaper is particularly suitable for bathrooms, kitchens, hallways and stairwells because of its durability and abrasion resistance.
Non-woven wallpaper
Non-woven wallpaper is particularly easy to work with, flame-retardant and durable. With non-woven wallpaper, the wall/surface is coated with wallpaper paste. The strip is then applied dry to the wall. This also eliminates the soaking time. Since light-colored non-woven wallpaper can show through, a wallpaper base is recommended for the surface. The coating creates a surface of the same color and the wallpaper can be removed dry in whole strips during a new renovation.
Voile / Store
Voile is the name given to transparent, printed fabrics that are produced in different heights. In most cases, these are made from polyester or cotton. It is rare that you will find voiles made from silk, viscose or mixed fabrics. Silk, viscose or mixed fabrics are processed less because they require more care. An alternative to voile is the somewhat coarser and usually embroidered batiste.
Curtain
All transparent and semi-transparent curtains that serve as privacy screens are referred to as curtain fabrics. These so-called curtains are the more labor- and material-intensive variants and are considered to be of high quality.
Vorgekleisterte Wandbekleidung
Es gibt Tapeten, die vorgekleistert sind. Die Tapetenrückseite ist mit Kleister vorbehandelt, der durch kurzes Wässern aktiviert wird. Dadurch ist eine schnelle Verarbeitung möglich.
Pre-pasted wall covering
There are wallpapers that are pre-pasted. The back of the wallpaper is pre-treated with paste, which is activated by briefly soaking it in water. This allows for quick processing.
Wash-resistant
If wallpapers are wash-resistant, they can be wiped off with a damp sponge if they are slightly dirty.
Water-resistant
Water-resistant means that fresh paste stains can be dabbed off with a damp sponge until they are processed.
Plasticizers
Plasticizers are the substances that are added on a large scale to plastics, paints and varnishes, rubber, adhesives and film coatings. Plasticizers are among the most commonly sold chemicals.
Soaking time
Soaking time means that the wallpaper paste must remain on the wallpaper before it is hung to soak it. The soaking time varies depending on the thickness and quality of the wallpaper paper. The exact soaking time is stated on the insert in each roll of wallpaper. When wallpapering, the soaking time must be approximately the same for all strips, as different soaking times can cause pattern shifts.
White paintable
White paintable wallpaper can be painted over several times. The wallpaper has many different structures. It is comparable to woodchip wallpaper.
Wool scale
A wool scale consists of 8 levels, with level 8 corresponding to high lightfastness. It is used to determine the lightfastness of a color. There are also scales that are rated with a 5-level classification of stars. 0 stars correspond to levels 1 and 2 (not lightfast), 1 star to level 3 (slightly lightfast), 2 stars to level 4 (conditionally lightfast), 3 stars to levels 5 and 6 (lightfast), 4 stars to level 7 (highly lightfast) and 5 stars to level 8 (extremely lightfast). Colors of level 7 (4 stars) must withstand one year of outdoor sunlight without fading.
