( Originally Published 1935 )
Canvas is often used on walls because of its texture and also
because it makes a firm surface on a damaged wall. Simple moldings are sometimes placed
over it to make it look like paneling. Patterned chintz is sometimes used in panels in
dining rooms and bedrooms. Occasionally a wall is divided and the upper third or two
thirds is finished in patterned material. Linen or burlap are excellent wall coverings
and can easily be painted. The factory-dyed burlap is often poor in color, but natural
or hand-dyed burlap is usually interesting. Japanese grass cloth is a very desirable
wall covering, but rather costly. No doubt fabrics will be used more and more for wall
coverings, because of recent additional interest in textures.
