Division 12 - Furnishings

• FURNISHINGS DIVISION 12


  • 120500 - FABRICS
  • 121000 - ART
  • 121000 - WINDOW TREATMENTS
  • 123000 - CASEWORK
  • 124000 - FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSORIES
  • 125000 - FURNITURE
  • 126000 - MULTIPLE SEATING
  • 129000 - OTHER FURNISHINGS
• This encompasses a broad grouping of objects that are installed in finished spaces and considered to be decorative or fine art
• Fabrics


  • Made of natural or manmade fibers
  • Woven, knitted, crocheted, or bonded together to form a cloth
• Uses for fabrics in commercial design

  • Upholstery
  • Drapery
  • Bedding
  • Linens
• Natural fibers


  • Wool
  • Leather
  • Silk
  • Cotton
  • Linen
  • Ramie
  • Jute
  • Hemp
• Natural fibers


  • Ability to take dyes well
  • Biodegradable
  • Sustainable
  • Durable
• Synthetic fibers


  • Nylon
  • Rayon
  • Polyester
  • Acrylic
  • Acetate
  • Triacetate
  • Modacrylic
  • Vinyl
  • Polyolefin
• Synthetic fibers


  • Less expensive
  • Readily available
  • Stain-resistant
  • Water-resistant
• Leather


  A natural fabric made from animal hides
• Silk


  Comes from the silkworm, the larvae stage of a silkworm moth
• Wool


  An animal-based fiber that comes from a variety of sources, such as goats, sheep, lamb, and alpacas
• Linen


  A plant-based fiber, the natural stiffness of linen lends itself to commercial wallcoverings, window treatments, lampshades, and drapery applications
• Other natural fibers


  • Hemp
  • Jute
  • Ramie
• Hemp, Jute, Ramie


  • Highly sustainable, rapidly renewable plant-based fibers
  • Hemp is water-resistant
  • Jute is extremely strong and versatile
  • Ramie is naturally mildew resistant, moisture absorbent, and do not shrink
• Cotton


  By far the most abundantly utilized fabric in commercial design, due to its abundance and resilience
• Nylon


  Used as a generic term to define a family of synthetic fibers that are exceptionally strong and durable, commonly used in carpet fibers and rugs in moderate to high traffic locations
• Rayon


  Manufactured mainly from the pulp of wood cellulose fiber, can serve as a less expensive alternative to silk
• Polyester


  Made from a chemical reaction with petroleum, strong, stretchy, flexible, and readily available, hydrophobic and repels water
• Acrylic


  Made as a filament and then cut into smaller pieces to resemble wool fibers, blended with natural fibers or used as cost-saving alternatives to wool
• Acetate and Triacetate


  Created when cellulose fiber is treated with acetic acid and extracted, have low heat resistance, low abrasion resistance, low durability, and low resistance to daylight
• Modacrylic


  Similar to acrylics in production and performance, extremely flame resistant and do not burn, not susceptible to damage from insects and do not mold or mildew
• Vinyl


  Flame retardant, chemically resistant, and durable, phased out of the industry because of toxic chemicals emitted during and after the manufacturing process
• Polyolefin


  Made from polypropylene or polyethylene, the chemical properties have been adjusted over time to create an extremely strong, stable, and lightweight fiber
• Textile and fabric selection criteria

  • Appearance (luster/sheen, hand, texture, color, pilling)
  • Durability
  • Absorbency
  • Elasticity
  • Acoustical properties
• Interior fabrics


  • Silk
  • Leather
  • Rayon
  • Cotton
  • Polyester
• Exterior fabrics


  • Acrylic
  • Olefin
  • Polyester
• Types of leather


  • Full-grain
  • Top grain
  • Genuine
  • Split grain
  • Bonded

  
• Wall systems for displaying art

  • Picture rails
  • Cables
  • Rods
• Ceiling systems for hanging art

  • Cables
  • Rods
• Built-in picture hanging systems

  • Durable, high-grade materials
  • Integrated systems solutions for building and renovation projects
  • Flexibility to hang and change any wall decor
• Tensioned systems


  • Cables tensioned between two tracks or piers
  • Hang panels, pictures, 3D objects, acrylic display pockets
  • Mounted to walls, ceilings, floors and angled surfaces
• Window treatments


  • Hard (wood, vinyl)
  • Soft (sheers, curtains)
  • Layered (combination of both)
• Types of window shutters

  • Louvered
  • Fixed slats
  • Made of wood or plastic

  
• Window shutters


  Attached with hinges so they can be opened and shut, used for controlling sunlight, providing privacy, security, protecting against weather or intrusion, and enhancing building aesthetics

  
• Woven wood shades


  Bamboo shades or matchstick shades, offer an exotic, natural look and add textured, casual good look to almost any decor
• Cellular shades


  Feature a unique honeycomb design that maximizes energy efficiency and insulates home, made of soft paper or cloth-like materials
• Pleated blinds


  Made from a pleated material that pull up to sit flat at the top of a window to hide from sight when open

  
• Venetian blinds


  Made of wood, metal or plastic, suspended by strips of cloth called tapes, or by cords, by which all slats can be rotated through nearly 180 degrees
• Vertical blinds


  Less likely to collect dust because they stand vertically, draw to the side rather than lifting and lowering, operate better on doors and windows that also slide from side to side
• Panel tracks


  Sometimes called sliding window panels, offer a simple, versatile and stylish solution for sliding doors or picture windows