A light duty, commercial grade vinyl wallcovering is categorized as Type I. This product is designed to be used in areas of light to moderate traffic, such as restaurants and office buildings. Vinyl wallcoverings labeled as Type I typically weigh between 12 to 19 ounces per 54-inch linear yard, according to the Wallcoverings Association. A Type I wallcovering is manufactured to meet or surpass the minimum physical and performance characteristics set forth by Federal Specification CCC-W-408D. Wallcoverings are given a type by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
Type I Vinyl Wallcovering
Sources
Yates, Marypaul, and Adrienne Concra. Textiles for Residential and Commercial Interiors. 2019