| Type I | A light-duty commercial grade wallcovering, typically between 12 and 19 ounces per linear yard. They are designed for areas with light to moderate traffic, offering basic protection and suitable for spaces with low to moderate wear and tear. Common applications include hotel guest rooms, apartment buildings, and offices where the walls don't experience heavy use or impacts. |
| Type II | A commercial-grade wallcoverings designed for medium to heavy traffic areas, offering a balance of durability and design versatility. They are thicker and more durable than Type I wallcoverings, providing enhanced resistance to impact, abrasion, and cleaning agents. A true Type II wallcovering has the following characteristics: a weight requirement of 20 ounces per 54″ linear yard. made of thicker, more durable materials, such as vinyl or canvas. can withstand more wear and tear than standard wallcoverings. resistant to fading, staining, and damage from abrasion. |
| Type III | The most durable and heavy-duty option, designed for extreme wear and tear in high-traffic areas like hospital corridors and elevator banks. They typically weigh over 33 ounces per linear yard and must meet the highest federal requirements for abrasion resistance, breaking strength, and tear resistance. The most durable of the contract wallcoverings, manufactured for use in extremely heavy traffic locations; typically over 33 oz per 54" linear yard. Type III wallcoverings must meet the highest federal requirements for Abrasion Resistance, Breaking Strength, and Tear Resistance. |
