TITLE

Wall Base is No Longer a Thing of the Past

AUTHOR(S)
Tipton, Rachel
PUB. DATE
April 2007
SOURCE
Buildings;Apr2007, Vol. 101 Issue 4, p30
SOURCE TYPE
Trade Publication
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
The article states that wall base now plays an integral role in the overall look and feel of a building. Rubber and vinyl wall base are now available in more profiles, colors, and finishes than ever before. The goal is not just to create as many design options as possible but also to create new finishing-border solutions that contribute to the return on investment of the entire space and that are environmentally friendly.
ACCESSION #
24736997

Tags: SUSTAINABLE buildings;  INTERIOR architecture;  INDUSTRIAL floor space;  FINISHES & finishing

 

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