wall covering

[/wɔːl ˈkʌvərɪŋ/]
nounpl: wall coverings
revestimento de parede
1. any material used to cover or decorate the surface of a wall
The designer chose an elegant wall covering to transform the living room.
O designer escolheu um revestimento de parede elegante para transformar a sala de estar.
2. specifically, wallpaper or similar decorative material applied to interior walls
Vinyl wall covering is easy to clean and maintain.
O revestimento de parede em vinil é fácil de limpar e manter.
3. any protective or aesthetic layer applied to a wall surface
Acoustic wall covering helps reduce noise in office spaces.
O revestimento acústico de parede ajuda a reduzir ruído em espaços de escritório.
In Brazil, wall coverings are popular for both residential and commercial spaces. Wallpaper and vinyl wall coverings are commonly used in contemporary interior design. The term 'revestimento de parede' is widely used in the construction and design industries. In the USA, wall coverings range from traditional wallpaper to modern options like fabric, metal, and acoustic materials, reflecting diverse aesthetic preferences.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
wallpaperwall treatmentwall finishwall decorationwall material
Antonyms / Antônimos
bare wallexposed wall

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
revestimento de parede
most common and formal term used throughout Brazil
General Brazilian
papel de parede
specifically for wallpaper variant
São Paulo
revestimento mural
alternative formal term used in design contexts
Portugal
revestimento de parede
same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard European Portuguese term
Portugal
papel pintado
Portuguese term for wallpaper specifically

Related Words

interior designwall painttexturedecorationwallpaperpanelingtiledrywall

Related Idioms & Phrases

to spruce up with wall coverings
fresh wall covering
cover the walls
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