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By MaryAnne Scheuble
Designing
Woman
Wallpaper is
Not for Sissies!
Last week, in anticipation of this column, I conducted
an unofficial survey about people’s thoughts on wallpaper.
One comment came from a Gen X’er suggesting I should
change the dated picture on my computer screen.
Other responses were more emotional – “It reminds me
of my grandma’s house.” “So 1970’s!” “It’s boring!” And
then I heard “Wallpaper is for sissies – all those flowers!”
(Big laugh followed.)
Stand aside “Sissy” Name-callers! You need to know that
wallpaper is making a huge comeback. Before learning
more, check your knowledge base!
True or False
_____ 1. Historically, wallpaper was hung from walls or framed
like artwork.
_____ 2. Wallpaper has been around since the early 1500’s.
_____ 3. It’s a great idea to cover up mold or water issues with
wallpaper.
_____ 4. Class A Commercial grade wallpaper doesn’t burn as
quickly as residential products.
_____ 5. Textured wallpaper is the best choice for uneven or
flawed walls.
_____ 6. Wallpaper colors fade easily over time and make it a
poor value.
_____ 7. Wallpaper is designed for use on walls only.
_____ 8. Dry-erase wallpaper can be used in commercial spaces.
_____ 9. Wallpaper is a look that’s outdated and out of style.
_____10. Wallpaper is an inexpensive way to change room
design.
MaryAnne Scheuble, graduate of Wheeling Jesuit University, is
the Hekman furniture specialist to the memorial industry. Her de-
sign experience began in the fabric industry which served as a great
basis for the transition to Interior Decorator with Ethan Allen in
Pittsburgh, PA. After 5 years in the education field, she began her
career with Cressy Memorial Group. For more than 10 years she
has worked with funeral and cemetery business owners, managers
and marketing directors as well as interior decorators. Her credits in-
clude presenter at ICCFA, two-time speaker at OFDA, author of ar-
ticles for The Independent, ICCFA Magazine, and regular columnist
for Funeral Home & Cemetery News. A proud mother of two sons
who are best friends, she currently resides Mishawaka, IN. Contact
MaryAnne by email at or call 866-
763-0485.
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Contributors share insights and
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Application: Use wallpaper to cover “trouble spots” such
as discolored, cracked or uneven walls. Correct damage
• Metallics –Use on an accent wall or for full room cov-
erage for added drama and shine.
• Textures – Flocked, Glass-Bead, Heat-Embossed,
Wood Grain, Stone textures are available.
• Murals / Custom Designs – Historical panels, custom
wall mural of your city’s skyline, or logo designs per-
sonalize your decor.
• Dry Erase or Chalkboard Paper – Apply a panel or full
wall. Use for temporary memorialization or memo
wall.
Carol Miller, Brand Manager from York Wallcoverings
in York, Pennsylvania enthusiastically affirms that “wall-
paper offers exciting updated colors, textures and pat-
terns unlike the ‘grandma vibe’ of years gone by.” She
notes that “One, wallpaper helps to fill a room when
there’s not much furniture, and two, wallpaper can coor-
dinate with current furnishings to update the space.”
Wallpaper is for those of us who want easy-to-clean,
durable surfaces plus beautiful wall design options that
complement furnishings. Whether a complete decorat-
ing re-do is in the budget or inexpensive changes are
needed, think “wallpaper.” Now you know - wallpaper
is not for “sissies!”
NOTES:
True or False Answers: 3, 6, 7, and 9 are FALSE.
Visit to see more beautiful wallpaper selections.
Visit to learn about Dry Erase wallpaper.
Design: Wallpaper is not just for
walls. Apply to ceilings, back wall
of bookcase, drawer facades, door
panels or stair risers for creative
designs or in lieu of artwork.
Specialty wallpapers: Usage in
low-traffic restrooms vs. high-traf-
fic hallways dictates selection.
• Anaglypta – Embossed wall-
paper mimics pressed tin ceil-
ings. Choose to apply to walls
or paint.
• Grasscloth – Real woven grass
glued to heavy paper is elegant
but fragile. Less expensive,
scrubbable vinyl imitations are
perfect for high-traffic areas.
Dry Erase Wallpaper
Embossed Look
Decorative Wallpaper Panel
Stone-look Wallpaper
History: Frag-
ments of wallpa-
per dating from the
early 1500’s have
been found in Eng-
land and France
with printed trea-
tises on the reverse.
Historical recycling
at its best! It was
considered a low-
cost alternative to
expensive, woven
tapestries. Wallpa-
per was made in
panels and hung
from the walls or
pieces were framed
like artwork.
first then apply wall-
paper liners – even
onto cement blocks –
to prepare surface.
Textured wallpaper
and thicker vinyls
provide attractive
wall camouflage. Vi-
nyl does not breathe
so follow application
directions to avoid
mold and mildew at
seams.
Commercial grade
wallpaper is: fire-re-
sistant, scrubbable,
fade-resistant, Green
Guard certified, and
PVC free. It is not
only scratch-resistant
but can withstand bumps and dents without tearing.
Improved technology is responsible for better perfor-
mance in adhering and removing wallpaper.
Cremation Society of Minnesota Joins Foundation
Partners Group
could not afford to offer – it is good
for our families and good for our em-
ployees.”
The Waterson family will remain
active in the business on a day-to-
day basis and the five locations will
continue to be led by Kevin. Oper-
ationally, the core values and servic-
es will remain the same, but the staff
will now have access to Foundation
Partners Group’s technology resourc-
es, such as the ShareLife® multi-sen-
sory platform, to expand the Crema-
tion Society of Minnesota brand and
build on its success.
“While I will be reducing my over-
all involvement in the business on a
day-to-day basis, I’m excited about
the many additional resources Foun-
dation Partners Group brings to our
organization that we didn’t have pre-
viously,” said Mark Waterston. “Our
affiliation with Foundation Partners
will help us expand and grow our
business statewide.”
“Foundation Partners Group’s ac-
quisition strategy is to partner with
independent operators in funeral ser-
vice who believe in better serving
families regardless of their choice for
final disposition and who understand
how technology like our ShareLife®
platform and personal service can
be combined to create life celebra-
tions,” stated Justin Baxley, senior
vice president of business develop-
ment at FPG. “The Waterston family
has been innovators in meeting the
ever-changing needs of families who
choose cremation and we are excited
to welcome them to the FPG family.”
Foundation Partners Group (FPG)
is a leading provider of innovative fu-
neral, cemetery and cremation expe-
riences and products. As one of the
largest privately owned funeral op-
erators, FPG owns and operates fu-
neral homes, cremation centers and
cemeteries in 17 states, and is ac-
tively seeking to expand its locations
throughout the United States. With
headquarters in Orlando, FL, FPG
is committed to revolutionizing the
funeral profession with a customer
experience-centered approach that
harnesses innovation and values the
power of relationship and partner-
ship. For more information, visit the
Foundation Partners Group website
at .
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