WHAT IS VINYL TYPE I?

Vinyl Type I is considered light duty, and is designed to be used in areas of light to moderate traffic. Typically, the weight of Vinyl I wallcovering is around 10 ounces per yard. These wallcoverings are commonly used in apartment and office buildings, hotel rooms, waiting rooms, as well as ceilings and areas of light abrasion.

WHAT IS VINYL TYPE II?

Vinyl Type II is considered medium to heavy duty, and is designed to be used in high traffic areas. Typically the weight of Vinyl II wallcovering is between 20 and 28 ounces per yard. Type II wallcovering must meet higher criteria for the federal specifications pertaining to categories like abrasion resistance, breaking strength, stain resistance, and tear resistance. These wallcoverings are commonly used in a broad range of heavy traffic areas including hospitality, healthcare, office, retail, education, and interiors that are potentially exposed to heavy abrasion.

Whichever direction you choose, our variety of Vinyl Type I and Type II wallcoverings are a great choice for high traffic areas in both residential and contract projects, are easily washable, and are incredibly stylish!

VINYL RESOURCE

The Vinyl Resource collection from Scalamandré Contract consists of a wide and innovative selection of new vinyls, suitable for use in almost any residential or contract environment. Colorways cultivated from fashion and popular trends combine with the newest technology, creating complex designs and textures perfect for contract installations and heavy traffic areas.

GRASSLANDS COLLECTION

Designed to imitate the appearance of a traditional grasscloth wallcovering, these styles provide the charming aesthetic one seeks from grasscloth but without the delicacy. Scalamandré’s Contract Grassland Vinyl Wallcovering collection provides easy maintenance and exceed the Type II contract specifications, making them ideal for high traffic contract and hospitality areas in need of a durable product that adds character and warmth.

PARAISO COLLECTION

JWall's Paraiso Wallcovering Collection is an assortment of Vinyl Type I wallcoverings inspired by Mexican landscapes and endless South-American vistas. Historical traces can be found in both the graphics and the colors used within the collection, resulting in an assortment of designs that are full of life and celebration, teleporting all to a happier place!

LELIÈVRE & JEAN COCTEAU

Figari is a Vinyl Type I wallpaper inspired by elements from the iconic Maquis tapestry. It features delicate botanical references, printed on a canvas-effect waffle background. Ecume is inspired by waves as contrast and light dance on a delicate background that resembles Dupioni silk. A subtle pearly finish creates a sparkly touch similar to the Rivage Jacquard.

Lelièvre pays tribute to Jean Cocteau, the legendary French artist who marked the French cultural landscape of the 20th century, in a collection reflective of some of his most famous creations. Four of the eleven designs from this collection are Vinyl Type I, view them below. To experience the artistic journey of Jean Cocteau through graphic shapes and figures translated from his work all the way to the wall, visit the full collection at: The Wall - Jean Cocteau Collection.

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER for LELIÈVRE

A partnership with French house Lelièvre offering textile and wallcovering collections imbued with Jean Paul Gualtier’s signature and slightly irreverent sense of style. Incorporating prints from his most memorable runway designs, refreshed and recolored, Jean Paul Gaultier offers fashionable design with an edge, for interior spaces meant to leave an impact.

COLONY

Colony's Wallpaper Collection is inspired by the Oriental and Art Déco historical design archives and existing Colony designs, and have been recreated using modern materials. Below are the items created with Type I Vinyl. Nature inspired, graphic and geometric motifs offered in a range of earth tone colorways, provide versatile use of these timeless designs.

... AND THERE'S MORE FROM

THE HOUSE OF SCALAMANDRÉ

Not to be forgotten, Scalamandré's iconic Zebras, in Vinyl Type I is a more durable alternative to our beloved, signature design, perfect for high traffic areas and powder rooms. While different in ground, the vinyl variation looks exactly the same in color as the non-vinyl versions. Adding to the mix of Type I and Type II you will find patterns from Daisy Bennett and Hinson below.