Wallpaper & Wallcoverings for Architects
Spec-grade wallcoverings for architectural specifications
Architects don't spec wallpaper. You spec wallcoverings with documented fire performance, abrasion ratings, VOC test results, recycled content percentages, and CSI 3-part documentation. Applied Coverings prints custom wallcoverings that meet those requirements — with the documentation actually available, not "we'll get back to you on that." Our trade program for architectural firms gives you direct access to spec sheets, SDS, LEED contribution worksheets, and a dedicated rep who can answer a substitution question without rerouting through customer service.
We manufacture in San Jose, California, with offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Every order is printed in the U.S. on materials we hold in inventory — no offshore lead times, no wallpaper that arrives looking different from the swatch.
The full materials matrix
Five materials, each with its own performance profile:
- Pre-Pasted — $5/sqft. Cellulose-based pre-pasted wallpaper for residential and light-commercial interiors. Best for projects where the install crew prefers paste-the-wall.
- Peel & Stick Canvas — $5.50/sqft. Removable adhesive substrate. Suitable for tenant-improvement work and short-cycle commercial environments.
- Suede Type II — $6/sqft. Type II commercial wallcovering with a soft, brushed face. Class A fire rating, scrubbable, designed for hospitality and corporate interiors.
- Terralon Smooth Type II — $6.50/sqft. LEED Platinum-compliant Type II substrate with recycled content. The default spec for LEED-targeting projects.
- Peel & Stick Linen — $7.50/sqft. Removable substrate with a woven linen face — performs like fabric for the eye and camera, installs without paste.
Full data sheets for each are available on the materials we use page, and your trade rep can pull the latest spec sheets, install instructions, and warranty documents on request.
Fire ratings and health certifications
Our Type II materials (Suede and Terralon Smooth) carry a Class A fire rating per ASTM E84 — Flame Spread Index ≤25 and Smoke Developed Index ≤450. CAN/ULC-S102 testing is documented for projects with cross-border specifications. We can provide test reports, manufacturer certifications, and indoor air quality documentation directly to the spec writer or owner's rep — turnaround is same-day in most cases.
Sustainability and LEED
For LEED-targeting projects, the relevant facts:
- Terralon Smooth Type II is LEED Platinum-compliant and contributes to MR (Materials and Resources) credits via recycled content.
- All printing is done with low-VOC, water-based inks — documented for IEQ credits where applicable.
- Manufacturing is U.S.-based, contributing to regional materials credits within the relevant project radius for West Coast jobs printed out of San Jose.
- Substrates are PVC-free or low-PVC depending on selection — your rep can flag the right material for the project's chemical-of-concern criteria.
CSI 3-part specs and SDS documentation
Approved trade architects get direct access to:
- CSI MasterFormat 3-part specifications for each material (Section 09 72 00 — Wall Coverings)
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for inks and substrates
- Manufacturer warranty documents
- Test reports for fire, abrasion, scrubbability, and colorfastness
- The complete trade lookbook in PDF format
Request through your rep or directly through the trade application portal after approval.
Pre-spec consultation
Before the spec is locked, a 15-minute call with our trade rep can save you a substitution down the line. We'll walk through the project's performance requirements — wet-zone exposure, scrub frequency, fire rating, sustainability targets — and recommend the material that meets them at the right price point. For commercial work, see also our commercial wallpaper page for additional Type II spec context.
What we send your spec writer
When your spec writer or interior designer reaches out, here's what they typically need and what we send the same day:
- Section 09 72 00 boilerplate with our materials inserted at Part 2. Editable Word doc, not a locked PDF.
- Manufacturer's product data sheets with weight, thickness, repeat, roll dimensions, and recommended adhesives.
- Test reports from accredited labs covering ASTM E84 (fire), ASTM F793 (washability and scrubbability classification), Federal Specification CCC-W-408D (Type II classification), and abrasion testing where applicable.
- SDS sheets for inks and substrate, formatted to GHS standards.
- Warranty document outlining the manufacturer's warranty period and conditions.
- LEED contribution worksheet tied to specific credit categories (MR, IEQ, regional materials where relevant).
Substitution support
If a competing wallcovering has been listed as the basis-of-design and you're looking at us for substitution approval, your rep will pull a side-by-side spec comparison so the substitution package writes itself. We've been through enough substitution requests to know what owner's reps look for — comparable fire rating, equal or better abrasion class, compatible install method, equivalent warranty term.
Sister trade pages
- Commercial designers — vertical-specific material recommendations.
- Contractors and installers — install logistics, panel sequencing, job-site delivery.
- Trade program overview — benefits across all trade audiences.
