Performance-led
Commercial vinyl wallcoverings
A practical family for commercial and hospitality environments, with fabric-backed and paper-backed options shown in the Wallmax collection.
View vinyl collectionsCommercial wallpaper & wallcovering guide
Commercial wallpaper, chosen for the way your space works.
Compare four contract wallcovering types by setting, performance priority and design intent—then continue to the most relevant Wallmax collection.
4 material pathsVinyl, textile, digital and writable
4 project settingsHospitality, healthcare, workplace and home
Specification-firstPerformance before pattern selection
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60-second selector
Find a practical starting point.
This quick result is a planning aid—not a substitute for confirming fire, hygiene, substrate and installation requirements for your project.
Suggested starting point
Contract-grade vinyl
A sensible first route for busy interiors where durability and maintainability lead the brief.
- Confirm backing and weight for the specification.
- Request current technical and fire-test documents.
Material routes
Choose commercial wallcovering by use, then by look.
Each route answers a different project need. Use the summaries below to narrow your shortlist before requesting samples and technical information.
Texture-led
Textile wallcoverings
Consider textile surfaces when tactile character, natural texture and a softer visual expression lead the interior concept.
Explore textile options
Concept-led
Digital wallcoverings
Develop a custom image or mural, choose a suitable substrate, review an A4 sample and move into measurement, printing and installation.
See the digital process
Activity-led
Write & erase surfaces
Turn walls into working surfaces for meeting rooms, classrooms, brainstorming areas and other collaborative environments.
Discover write & eraseAt-a-glance comparison
Match the surface to the brief.
These are planning-level distinctions. Final suitability depends on the exact product, substrate, installation and local project standards.
| Type | Best starting use | Design strength | Confirm before specifying |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | Busy commercial and hospitality areas | Broad patterns with contract-grade routes | Backing, weight, cleaning and fire documentation |
| Textile | Feature walls and tactile interiors | Natural depth and material warmth | Care requirements and installation environment |
| Digital | Branded spaces and custom murals | Original, project-specific imagery | Artwork resolution, substrate, sample and final dimensions |
| Write & erase | Meeting, learning and ideation spaces | Wall-sized collaborative function | Marker compatibility, seams, cleaning and installation |
Specifier checklist
Four checks before you shortlist a pattern.
Good wallcovering decisions begin with the conditions around the wall—not only the design on it.
Define the environment
Record footfall, touch frequency, moisture, cleaning routine and exposure to direct light.
Inspect the substrate
Check that the wall is sound, dry, smooth and prepared for the selected product and adhesive system.
Request current documents
Confirm technical data, fire performance, maintenance guidance and any project-specific compliance requirements.
Review a physical sample
Evaluate color, texture, seams and lighting in the intended space before approving the final specification.
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Move from initial selection to the collection and process most relevant to your project.
Ready to move from category to sample?
Return to the Wallmax collection and continue with the material route that fits your brief.