Scrim and Osnaburg
Even though we spend most of our time examining the face of wallcovering, this week we will take a look at the back of some wallcoverings.

Terrapointe's NATURAL EXPRESSIONS is a collection of TYPE I and TYPE II vinyl wallcovering. Many of the patterns are backed with woven fabric and this backing has the following important functions:

1) The woven-fabric backing increases the tensile value of the material.
2) Since wallcovering adhesives will not bond to PVC film, the cloth backing provides a surface that will adhere.

So what is Scrim and Osnaburg? Scrim is a durable plain-woven mixture of cotton and polyester. Because of its light weight, it is the standard backing for TYPE I wallcovering or light duty vinyl wallcovering. The weave is 32 x 22 treads per square inch.

Osnaburg,used for type II material, is heavier than Scrim and has a tread count of 32 X 28 per sqare inch. TYPE II conotes a heavy duty vinyl wallcovering.

Now that we've explored some backings, let's have a look at some features from TERRAPOINTE NATURAL EXPRESSION.

BERBER TWEED The all time classic that has always had a great reception and demand for more. Terrapointe has responded with the most appropriate colorways for the millennium.

RHYTHM STRIPE This "funky" pattern is composed of a wonderful combination of rice paper background and primitive striping that evokes a feeling of verve an animation. This energetic pattern is balanced by 10 warm and soothing earthtone colorways that will give dramatic impact to any wall surface.

LINEN SWIRL A handsome jacquard pattern with a rich tone on tone two color print. The soft linen background provides the ideal base for this intriguing floral-like swirl that provides sophistication and elegance. This pattern is perfectly suited for corporate, hospitality, healthcare and retail.

If you have any questions or would like to order samples please send us an email or contact the distributor in your area.

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