The surface of wallcoverings products usually commands the majority of attention paid to wallcoverings, but the backing of these products is just as important from a functional value.

The various types of backings are:

Vivid - For a look that surprises the eye, opt for a mix of bright colors and patterns.

Bold - High contrast, like a deep colored wallpaper and light carpet, creates a bold impact. Big geometric designs and striped wallpaper also heighten drama.

Tranquil - Peaceful rooms are created using cool colors with little contrast. Soft, floral patterned wallpaper with matching drapes and slipcovers create great sleeping rooms.

Most rooms design use one of the three basic color schemes:

Single color - uses one color in varying shades. This color scheme is easy to develop and creates a restful feeling in a room.

Related color - uses colors that are next to each other on the color wheel, for example, green and blue. This color scheme creates a quiet effect; light related colors are relaxing while dark related colors are elegant and formal.

Wallcovering borders are an easy way to enliven your home while displaying your personality in the process. With the large variety of styles and colors available on the market today, borders have become one of the most fun parts of the wallcovering business.

"Borders are truly the phenomenon of the '90s, so hot that they have become not only the catalyst for sidewall sales but a separate merchandise category," said Duncan Campbell of Sunworthy Wallcoverings.

Beautiful walls have long been a part of the decorative history of the home. Whether it's the ancient artist painting hieroglyphics on cave walls, the pioneer stenciling patterns inside a cabin or a contemporary home adding the beauty and texture of wallpaper, we all share the universal urge to surround ourselves with beauty, color and style.

You may want to transform a room in your house without going to the trouble of painting the walls or even wallpapering the room over. A great alternative is to use wallpaper borders instead of paint. Wallpaper borders can provide a whole new look to any room in your home, while making the transformation a little easier on you. Instead of moving all your furniture and your wall hangings as you would if you were painting or wallpapering the entire room, you can simply keep everything in it's place while you put up your borders. It simple and makes your room look great.

Most ceilings are made of drywall. The hole left in the ceiling after you remove a light fixture can be patched using simple drywall patching techniques. The great thing about drywall is that it can be cut using a utility knife, and you don't need a lot of special tools to perform a drywall repair. After finishing the patch, the ceiling will be uniform and smooth again, and you won't be able to tell that there was ever a hole left by a light fixture. This is a fairly simple repair that can be done in a short amount of time.

If your ceiling fan is wobbly it's probably off balance. All you have to do is add weight to whichever blade is causing the fan to wobble. But which blade is it? Here's a way to find out quickly and to fix the problem!

1. Step 1

   Clip a clothespin to one of the ceiling fan blades. Be sure you put the clothes pin on the tip of the blade.

Plaster ceilings and walls have been around as long as plaster itself. Many old castles and palaces from the 19th century still contain their original plaster. Many homeowners own houses that were built using wood lath strips that were nailed to ceiling trusses, then smeared and smoothed with plaster. When small areas of plaster on ceiling trusses become damaged, it may be necessary to repair the damage without tearing out all of the old plaster. The job i

Over time, ceiling fans can start to squeak and make all sorts of odd noises. There are a number of different factors that can contribute to squeaking or loud wobbling noises coming from your ceiling fan. Trying to fall asleep with a squeaking ceiling fan above your bed can be tough. Here is a step by step guide on how to fix a loud, noisy, ceiling fan.