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Entries from December 2008

Thibaut: Filigree

December 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Thibaut introduced Filigree , a new collection inspired by the intricate detailings of wrought ironwork in cities throughout the world. Above, Henson and Julian. The three detail images are, from right: Julian, Henson, and Madrid.

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Tags: Consumer · Design

Happy Holidays!

December 25th, 2008 · No Comments

Everyone at WallpaperNews and Wallpaper Guide would like to wish our subscribers and customers Happy Holidays and a Festive New Year!
The festive wallpaper image features “Fracto ” from the Umbra collection by Graham & Brown wallcoverings .

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Tags: Consumer · Industry

GreenFormat - Free Subscription Offer

December 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) unveiled GreenFormatTM , a Web-based database of green product information, at the U.S. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild Conference in Boston. GreenFormat is a new CSI format that provides a standardized framework for identifying the sustainable properties of building products. The free, Web-based search offers a fast-and-easy, unbiased [...]

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Tags: Contract · Industry

New Contract Patterns from Symphony

December 18th, 2008 · No Comments

Symphony® Contract Wallcovering announces the introduction of two new patterns: Pirouette and Nocturne. These free flowing designs are inspired by fine art and fashion - Pirouette from spirals and menswear - Nocturne from Impressionism.

Visit SymphonyWallcoverings.com to see more of their on-trend and flexible wallcoverings for hospitality, corporate or healthcare.

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Tags: Contract

Green Remodeling Website for Consumers

December 15th, 2008 · No Comments

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), announces the launch of a new website dedicated to green remodeling, www.greenremodeling.org.
Greenremodeling.org is designed to be a clearinghouse of information on green remodeling for both homeowners and trades people. Since the development of fits education programs, NARI has collected a library of information on green remodeling. The [...]

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Tags: Consumer · Design · Industry

NEOCON® East 2008 Post-Show Report

December 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Nearly 8,000 attendees and more than 300 exhibitors made the sixth annual NeoCon® East, which ran Oct. 29-30, 2008 at the Baltimore Convention Center, the largest in the show’s history.
“Attendance and exhibitor participation were very strong, showing the strength of NeoCon East as a premier government and commercially-focused trade show,” said Mark Falanga, senior vice-president [...]

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Tags: Design · Industry · To the Trade

Carnegie Xorel Wallcoverings

December 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Xorel wallcoverings by Carnegie Fabrics are among the greenest options available in the contract market - two new designs make the options even brighter.  Customers may specify custom shading, or choose from ten available colorways.  Eco-friendly features include:
• Free of PVC, chlorine, plasticizers, heavy metals, Ozone-depleting chemicals, topical finishes, and dioxin
• Uses no harmful materials in production, [...]

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Tags: Contract · Industry

Eijffinger - Wallpower for Kids

December 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Wallpower for Kids by Eijffinger offers digitally-printed mural images perfect for nurseries and children’s rooms.  Designs are available variously in full-wall scale or wraparound border-and-wainscot patterns.  Eijffinger produces other lines of traditional sidewall wallcoverings, fabrics, and murals as well.

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Tags: Consumer · Design

OMNOVA: ECORE Contract Wallcoverings

December 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

OMNOVA Solutions introduces RECORETM Recycled Wall Technology - the “best in class” recycled commercial wallcovering platform. Now the industry’s finest in design and functionality also comes in green, with wallcoverings that look, perform and hang exactly like traditional vinyl wallcoverings AND feature a guaranteed minimum 30% recycled content. All new designs introduced in [...]

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Tags: Contract · Industry

Vitrulan Magnetic Glass Textile Wallcovering

December 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Vitrulan woven glass fabric wallcoverings can now be customized with a patented metallic back coating, allowing magnets to be stuck directly to the wall itself - no need for separate cork or magnetic boards. The result is a hard-working, environmentally-responsible wall that’s both clean and stylish.
“Our Magnet glass deco fabric allows you to turn your [...]

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Tags: Contract · Industry