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Embossed
Wallpaper that has a raised, textured effect. This is done during manufacture when a hot or cold embossing machine at the factory presses a design into the back of the paper. Generally, a seam roller is not used on this paper. In-register emboss is the technique whereby the ink colors are applied at the time the paper is being embossed, generally resulting in a pattern of embossing that duplicates the printed pattern.
Fabric-backed wallcovering
An open weave fabric bonded to the back of vinyl wallcovering. It can be cotton, polyester or a blend.
Flocked
Wallcovering made by a machine that shakes very fine cotton, silk, rayon or nylon fibers from a hopper over wallpaper that has been printed with a slow-drying paint, to create a three dimensional effect.
Floral print
Any pattern or arrangement of recognizable flowers printed as the decorative surface of wallpaper.
Focal point
The first wall you see upon entering a room, or the wall facing the room's dominant flow of traffic.
French Provincial
Furniture and decoration of the French provinces, particularly in the 18th century. Typical wallpaper designs are small in scale and rustic in character.
Fret
A geometric band or border motif, consisting of interlacing or interlocking lines. Also known as a key pattern.

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