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5 6 • r e s t a u r a n t d e v e l o p m e n t + d e s i g n • N O V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 5 INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILINGS F rom a design and marketing standpoint, restaurant walls and ceilings can and do talk. As the so-called shell elements of every interior space, these basic surfaces help tell a brand's story and create desired ambiance through the materials, colors, textures and patterns selected to cover them. While simple paint and traditional wallpaper may serve as starting points for design decisions, wallcovering options today include a diverse array of less conventional materials. Walls clad in re- claimed wood and stone, textured metals, custom laser-cut fnishes, graphic tiles and even green, living walls covered in fresh, healthy plants represent just a few of the on-trend approaches designers and operators use to differentiate interiors. Ceilings, increasingly considered the "ffth wall" with as much potential to im- pact overall design and ambiance as walls, are having their moment as well. Often an underutilized design feature, ceilings can create an integrated aesthetic and serve as the setting for one-of-a-kind decorative fourishes. From a practical standpoint, ceilings can also dramatically infuence a restaurant's noise level. As in other materials categories, decisions on wallcovering and ceiling materials increasingly hinge not just on aesthetic and functional considerations but also on sustainability. To help make the selection of sustainable wallcoverings easier and more effective for designers and their clients, the Wallcoverings As- sociation, a trade association supporting wallcoverings manufacturers, distributors and suppliers, developed a Standard NSF/ ANSI 342, a frst-of-its-kind, third-party certifcation for sustainable wallcoverings. It measures the environmental impact of both the manufacturing and distribution of a product, from raw material extraction through to disposal, and certifes products as Platinum, Gold, Silver and Compliant, depending upon the level of a product's eco-friendliness. For more information, visit www.wallcoverings.org. 2015 PRODUCT ISSUE Custom Plaster Wall Finishes Artisan Venetian Plaster works hand- in-hand with designers, architects and owners to create custom, one-of-a-kind wall fnishes for restaurants of all sizes and concepts. Designers and operators can choose from thousands of fnishes. Artisan Venetian Plaster specializes in unique applications of Italian lime plasters and lime paints, traditional plasters and other fresco fnishes. Their process utilizes slaked lime, crushed marble and marble dust to create an Old World stone appearance while providing a washable, breathable, non-toxic, low- VOC luxurious fnish. www.artisanvenetianplaster.com Reclaimed Wood Paneling Reclaimed Table's shiplap wood paneling comes in random widths, depths and lengths to coordinate with any design, from honky- tonk saloons to high-end dining. Finished with premium catalyzed polyurethane, these products are made to match the specifcations of each restaurant. The product is made from reclaimed North American hardwoods and is planed, sanded and fnished on all sides. www.reclaimedtable.com High-Performance Wallcoverings Crypton offers a line of vertical wall-panel fabric surfaces that help walls stay clean and bacteria free. Made with recycled polyester yarn tapes, all of Crypton's wallcoverings undergo extensive testing and trials to ensure that they are completely resistant to stains, mold and bacteria. The stiff yet pliable product can encircle corners, and it experi- ences no glue bleed-through dye, according to the maker. www.crypton.com