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murals, have a pattern repeat. The repeat is the vertical distance
between one point on the pattern to the identical point vertically. This
pattern repeat is an integral part of the design. The repeat can range
anywhere from an inch--or occasionally less--up to as much as the width
of the wallpaper or more. If the wallpaper to be hung has a pattern,
find out what type of pattern match it has. There are three major types
of pattern matches. |
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Straight Match
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This match has design elements which match on
adjoing strips. Every strip will be the same at the ceiling line. |
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Random Match
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In this type of pattern, the pattern matches no
matter how adjoining stripes are positioned. Stripes are the best
example of this type match. It is generally recommended to reverse
every other strip to minimize visual effects such as shading. |
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Drop Match |
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A half drop match is where every other strip is
the same at the ceiling line and the design elements run diagonally.
It takes three stripes to repeat the vertical design. |
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If you numbered the strips consecutively, the odd
numbered strips (1, 3, 5 etc) would be identical and the even
numbered strips (2, 4, 6 etc) would match one another. If you look
at the actual design on the wallpaper, in this case a diamond, you
will see that the pattern drops every sheet or strip. |
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