Wall Coverings

SUMMARY

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Wall Coverings in Millions of US$. The major product segments analyzed are Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 163 companies including players worldwide such as Crossville Ceramics, Dal-Tile Corporation, Emilceramica S.p.A, Grupo Porcelanite S.A., H & R Johnson Tiles Limited, Internacional de Ceramica S.A. de C.V., Marazzi Group SpA, Brewster Wall coverings Co., F. Schumacher & Company, Johns Manville., Inc., Omnova Solutions Inc., Pacific Wall Coverings Limited, Seabrook Wall coverings, Inc., The Designtex Group, Chesapeake Hardwood Products, Inc., Omega National Products, Duron, Inc., and The Sherwin-Williams Co. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study
• Wall Papers
• The Product
• The Third Layer
• Intermediate Layer
• Decorative Layer
• Paints
• Architectural Coatings and Interior Paints
• Interior Paints
• Ceramic Tiles and Ceramic Wall Tiles
• Ceramic Wall Tiles
• Wall Paneling

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Overview

• Global Architectural Coatings Market - Snapshots
• Global Wallpaper Market - Snapshots

2. Current and Future Analysis

• Analysis by Geographic Region
• Table 1: World Market for Wall Coverings (2001-2010): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, US, Middle East, Canada, Europe, and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Analysis of Global Wall Paper Market by Geographic Region
• Table 2: World Market for Wallpaper (2001-2010): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - US, Europe, Japan, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Canada, Latin America, and Middle East (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Analysis of Global Interior Paints Market by Geographic Region
• Table 3: World Market for Interior Paints (2001-2010): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, Middle East, US, Canada, Japan, and Europe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Analysis of Global Wall Tile Market by Geographic Region
• Table 4: World Market for Wall Tiles (2001-2010): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, Middle East, Europe, US, Canada, and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Analysis of Global Wall Panels Market by Geographic Region
• Table 5: World Market for Wall Panels (2001-2010): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - Latin America, Middle East, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), US, Europe, Japan, and Canada (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Analysis by Product Segment
• Table 6: World Market for Wall Coverings (2001-2010): Product Segments Ranked by Growth - Wall Tile, Wall Panels, Interior Paint, and Wallpaper (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Issues and Trends

• Innovation Adds Color to Paints Landscape
• Digital Printing to Resuscitate Wall Paper Market
• Non-woven Wall Papers Expand Their Market Share
• Faux Finishes Hold Promise
• Wall Paper Market Out of its Cyclical Downtrend
• Designers’ Names Determine Destiny
• Upwardly Mobile Raw Material Prices Deter Paint’s Growth
• Environmental Concerns Have Varied Effects

4. Historic Review

• Analysis by Geographic Region
• Table 7: World Market for Wall Coverings (1991-2000): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Canada, US, and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Analysis of Global Wall Paper Market by Geographic Region
• Table 8: World Market for Wallpaper (1991-2000): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, Middle East, Europe, Japan, Canada, and US (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Analysis of Global Interior Paints Market by Geographic Region
• Table 9: World Market for Interior Paints (1991-2000): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - US, Canada, Japan, Latin America Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Middle East (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Analysis of Global Wall Tiles Market by Geographic Region
• Table 10: World Market for Wall Tiles (1991-2000): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - US, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Japan, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Analysis of Global Wall Panels Market by Geographic Region
• Table 11: World Market for Wall Panels (1991-2000): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - US, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Japan, Europe, Latin America, Canada, and Middle East (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Analysis by Product Segment
• Table 12: World Market for Wall Coverings (1991-2000): Product Segments Ranked by Growth - Interior Paint, Wall Panels, Wall Tile, and Wallpaper (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Product Overview

• Wall Covering
• Ceramic Tiles and Ceramic Wall Tiles
• Ceramic Wall Tiles
• Classification of Ceramic Tiles
• Based on Area of Application
• Based on Physical Characteristics
• Other Classification
• Clinker Tiles
• Terracotta
• Tile Manufacturing Processes
• Surface Finishes
• Tile Properties
• Standards Related to Ceramic Tiles
• Wall Papers
• The Product
• The Third Layer
• Intermediate Layer
• Decorative Layer
• The Properties
• The Printing Process
• Surface Printing
• Flexographic Printing
• Screen Printing
• Rotary Screen
• Gravure Printing
• Commercial Wallpapers
• Nonwoven Wallpapers
• History
• Classification of Wallpapers
• Based on Raw Materials Used
• Based on Finish and Texture
• Pre-finished Wall Papers
• Vinyl Wall Papers
• Smooth Vinyls/Flat Vinyl Wall Coverings
• Blown Vinyls
• White Wall Papers
• Embossed Coverings
• Wood Chip
• Rice Paper and Parchment Wallpaper
• Fiber Wallpaper
• Glass Textile Wall Coverings
• Underliner
• Cork and Cork Veneer
• Other Wallpapers
• Borders
• Children’s Designs
• Architectural Papers
• Paints
• Architectural coatings and Interior Paints
• Interior Paints
• Types of Interior Paints
• Latex paints
• Alkyd (Oil) Paints
• Enamels
• Gloss
• Special Paints and Coatings
• Characteristics of Interior Paints
• Finishes
• Factors for Consideration
• More than Just Wall Décor- The Present Day Paints
• Waterproofing Paints
• Fighting Mildew
• Reflecting Heat
• Glowing Colors
• Chalkboard Paints
• Wall Paneling

6. Product Introductions/Innovations

• OMNOVA Launches Commercial Wallcoverings under BOLTA® Portfolio
• OMNOVA Launches Contract Wallcoverings under GENON® Series
• OMNOVA Solutions Unveils Genon One Wall Design Collection
• OMNOVA Solutions Introduces avantTM Contract Wallcovering Brand
• House Couturier Rolls out New KIKU Wallpaper Range
• Solvite Introduces Feature Wall Ready Mixed Adhesive
• OMNOVA Solutions Launches Three TOWER Wallcovering Patterns
• OMNOVA Solutions Unveils Juno Pattern of Essex Wallcoverings
• Vescom Plans Introduction of Three Wallcoverings
• OMNOVA Introduces ECORE Advanced Wall Technology
• Solvite Unveils Kitchen and Bathroom Adhesive
• Zoffany Introduces Elementi Range of Contract Wallcoverings
• P&G Tests Wall Finishes Line
• Brewster Launches New WallPops! Interior Decorating Product
• Degussa Develops CCFlex, Ceramic Wall Covering
• Muraspec Unveils Large Print Colorways and Designs for 2007 Wallcoverings
• Muraspec Launches Colorways and Designs for Autumn Collection
• House Couturier Introduces Latest line of Modern Wallpapers
• House Couturier Launches Couture Art Collection on Fabrics and Wallpapers
• Cotto Studio Introduces a New Range of Artificial Sandstone Tiles
• Crossville Unveils Latest Character Series of Porcelain Stone to Suite Urban Taste
• Zinsser Launches Superior Quality SureGrip® Wallcovering Adhesives
• Zinsser Launches New Wallpaper Installation System
• Zinsser Launches SureGrip® Wallcovering and Seam Adhesives
• Mod Green Rolls Out New Vinyl-Free Wallpaper and Organic Cotton Fabric
• Saint-Gobain to Introduce New Glass Tiles, SGG FEELING
• Muraspec Launches Solaris, New Wallcovering Designs
• Duron Introduces New Signature Select Interior Acrylic Gloss Enamel
• Parkland Develops PLAS-TEX® PolyWall and SpectraTile™
• Color Blox Mosaics Launched by Crossville
• STICK & GO Launches Self-Adhesive Wall Tile
• Iron Wall Introduces New Line of Wall Coverings
• Fabricmate Wall Coverings
• Sherwin-Williams Introduces ProClassic XP Alkyd Semi-Gloss
• Rust-oleum Introduces New Line of High Performance Coatings
• Benjamin Moore Launches Pristine Eco Spec Interior Latex Flat
• AFM Safecoat Introduces Safecoat Eggshell
• Innovations in Wallcoverings Turns to Japanese Organics
• TASSOGLAS Unveils Glass Textile Wall Coverings
• Hollingsworth & Vose Co. Launches WallTek Line of Wall Covering Substrates
• FLEXCO Introduces FlexTuft Rubber Tiles
• Just Imagine! Wallpaper Line from Eisenhart Wallcoverings
• Cooley Introduces DreamScape™ Wall Covering Substrates
• Crossville Unveils Savoy Wall Tile Range
• Crossville Expands Color Range Offered in the Empire Series Tiles
• Crossville Introduces Ecofriendly Tiles GeoStone EcoCycle™
• Crossville Launches a New Brand Crossville®
• H&R Johnson Launches New Range of Wall Tiles
• H&R Johnson Expands Wall and Border Tile Offerings
• Hollingsworth & Vose Company Unveils Residential Wall Coverings

7. Product Introductions In The Recent Past

• New Wallpaper to Shield EM Waves
• Crossville Unwraps New Americana Series
• IHDG Presents Imperial Visions
• Crossville Debuts Two New Recycled Tiles
• New Cove Base Tiles from Crossville
• IHDG Offers Anaglypta
• OMNOVA Expands its LANARK® Series
• OMNOVA Adds Two New Patterns in ESSEX™ Line
• Arrival of Two New Pattern in GENON®
• New Patterns in TOWER® Wall Covering
• Marazzi Introduces Casali Glazed Ceramic Tiles
• Sherwin Reveals Latex Flat Interior Paints
• IHDG Inc Launches “A Kitchen So Beautiful” Collection
• Imperial Home Décor Group Introduces Kitchen Wall coverings, Garden Oasis
• Takenaka Join Hands with Isamu Paint to Launch New Wall Paints
• Imperial Home Décor Group (IHDG) Unveils Raymond Waites Kitchen and Bathroom Wall coverings
• Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse Launches eclectic collection
• Imperial Introduces New Collections
• Koroseal® Wall coverings Introduces Gridlock®
• Versa Introduces New Collection of Green Wall Coverings - N’Viro
• Blumenthal Launches Eco-Friendly Fiber Wall Coverings
• Maya Romanoff Introduces Eco Collection Wall Coverings
• Belgravia Wall coverings Launches ITALIA ROMA, MATRIX collections
• Victrex Debuts New Collections
• Koroseal Introduces Streamline Collection
• MHS Grants License to Blue Mountain Wall Coverings
• Valspar Unveils New Line of Paint
• Boeing Phantom Works Announces Development of Sound Proof Wallpaper
• Imperial Home Decor Group Debuts Custom Collection Wallpapers
• Imperial Introduces Walls My WayTM
• American Marazzi Presents Isola
• Southland Flooring Introduces Multipurpose Tile
• National Allergy Supply Introduces the M-1 Additive Mold & Mildew Inhibitor
• Computer Expressions Introduces CD Wallpaper
• Lowe Introduces New Series of Products…
• Waverly Introduces New Range of Collections
• Composite Solutions Unveils Advanced Wallpapers

8. Recent Industry Activity

• RJF Acquires Warner Wallcoverings
• Wavelock Acquires Yamato Chemical
• Riverside Acquires Anna French
• Imperial Chemical Picks up SJ Dixon & Son
• Linda Glantz to Unite with Flooring Gallery
• DecoFinish Re-awards Contract to TransMedia Group
• Flugger A/S to Shift Place of Operations
• Nitco Expands Business Horizon
• Koriukivka Paper Mill Cuts down Wallpaper Production
• Spenard Builders Acquires Curtis & Campbell and Wall Coverings North
• The Riverside Acquires RPM’s Thibaut
• Sioen Industries Takes Over Richard Colorants
• OMNOVA Signs Distribution Agreement and Plans to Revive Essex™
• Nitco Plans to Expand Operations
• Asian Granito to Establish a Wall Tiles Manufacturing Unit in India
• H&R Johnson Plans To Make New Investments
• CTL To Enter SanitaryWare Production
• Sherwin/Duron Obtain Rights To Historic Charleston and Carolina Low Country
• EXX, Inc. Acquires Assets of Sellers and Josephson, Inc
• Promethean plc Acquires Stake in Walker Greenbank
• Blue Mountain Wall Coverings Company Closes Knoxville Distribution Center
• OMNOVA to Divest Commercial Wallcoverings Business
• RJF International Acquires Metro Wall Coverings
• Heritage Print Company Acquires Zen Wall Coverings
• Sherwin Williams Acquires Duron Inc
• Blue Mountain Acquires Imperial Home Decor Group
• Historic Charleston Foundation® Issues Manufacturing Rights to Duron
• Koriukiv Increases Wall Paper Production

9. Industry Activity in the Recent Past

• MMP Buys Florida Tile
• Walker Greenbank Acquires Sanderson & Sons
• Duron Acquires Exclusive Rights for “The Estate Of Colours™”
• Walker Greenbank Divests TWIL
• Atlas Concorde Announces Plans to Build a Plant
• Rako Announces Expansion Plans
• Designtex Merges with JM Lynne
• Wild Apple Licensing Join Hands with Wallquest
• WestPoint Stevens Joins Hands with Brewster Wall covering
• Duron Enters into Partnership with Professional Paint
• York Wall coverings Partners with Mattel and Radio Flyer
• F. Schumacher Acquires Decorators Walk’s WallCovering Business…
  • Marazzi Builds Production Facility in Moscow Region
  • Big Idea Develops New Series…
  • Walker Greenback Acquires Strines Textiles
  • Steelcase Inc. Acquires Blumenthal Brothers, Inc. andLaue, Inc.
  • York Wall coverings Inks a Deal with WeathervaneHill/Roth Fabrics
  • Sherwin Williams Teams Up with Martha Stewart
  • Marbet pz Plans to Invest in Two Extrusion Lines
  • Duron Enters Western Massachusetts Market
  • IHDG to Conduct Business via the Cyber Gateway
  • Celima Expands Production Facility
  • Dal-Tile Announces Plans to Build New Plant
  • Lantai Emas Announces Expansion Plans
  • Lira Keramika Builds New Plant
  • KHB Sells Two Production Plants
  • Uralita Acquires Stake in Maristela
  • Sun Earth Ceramics Acquires Stake in Two ForeignCompanies
  • Linsalata Capital Acquires Adorn
  • Duron Paints and Wall coverings Buys Eberts Paints &Wall coverings
  • Three Firms Announce Plans to Merger
  • Karen Beauchamp, design firm Cole & Son
  • Mura-spec NA LLC Formed
  • Imperial Contract Wall coverings Join Hands withLSI Wall covering
  • Duron Enters into Partnership with ServiceMagic.com
  • CSFB Inks an Agreement with Polish Ministry ofState Treasury
  • Orient Ceramics to Expand Plant Capacity
  • Grespania Increases Plant Capacity
  • Kajaria Ceramics Promotes a New Company
  • BSK Prestanov to Commission New Ceramic TileProduction
  • Sanderson Proposes to Increase Market Share
  • Imperial Home Décor Files for Bankruptcy

10. Focus on Select Players

• Key Players in Ceramic Tile Market
• Crossville, Inc. (US)
• Dal-Tile Corporation (US)
• Emilceramica S.p.A (Italy)
• Grupo Porcelanite S.A. (Mexico)
• H & R Johnson Tiles Limited (UK)
• Internacional de Ceramica S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)
• Marazzi Group SpA (Italy)
• Key Players in Wallpaper Market
• Brewster Wall coverings Company (US)
• F. Schumacher & Company (US)
  • Johns Manville (US)
  • Omnova Solutions Inc. (US)
  • Pacific Wallcoverings Limited (New Zealand)
  • Seabrook Wall coverings Inc. (US)
  • The Designtex Group (US)
  • Key Players in Wall Panel Market
  • Chesapeake Hardwood Products Inc. (US)
  • Omega National Products (US)
  • Key Players in Interior Paints Market
  • Duron Inc. (US)
  • The Sherwin-Williams Company (US)

11. Global Market Perspective

• Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wall Coverings by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 14: World Long-term Projections for Wall Coverings by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 15: World Historic Review for Wall Coverings by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991 through 2000 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 16: World 20-Year Perspective for Wall Coverings by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for the Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wall Paper by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 18: World Long-term Projections for Wallpaper by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 19: World Historic Review for Wall Paper by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991 through 2000in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 20: World 20-Year Perspective for Wall Paper by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for the Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Interior Paint by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 22: World Long-term Projections for Interior Paint by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 23: World Historic Review for Interior Paint by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991 through 2000 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 24: World 20-Year Perspective for Interior Paint by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for the Years 1991,1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wall Tiles by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 26: World Long-term Projections for Wall Tiles by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 27: World Historic Review for Wall Tiles by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991 through 2000 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 28: World 20-Year Perspective for Wall Tiles by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for the Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wall Panels by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 30: World Long-term Projections for Wall Panels by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 31: World Historic Review for Wall Panels by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991 through 2000 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 32: World 20-Year Perspective for Wall Panels by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for the Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Table 33: US Market for Wall Coverings (2001-2010): Product Segments Ranked by Growth - Wall Tile, Wallpaper, Wall Panels, and Interior Paint (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Housing Slump to Impact Wall Coverings Market in2007 and 2008
  • Table 34: Total Housing Starts in the US: 2002- 2007E (in million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 35: Total Existing Home Sales (Single-Family and Condo/Co-op) in the US: 2002-2007E (in million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 36: Total New Home Sales in the US: 2002- 2007E (in million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Market Overview by Segment
  • Wallpaper Market
  • Issues and Trends in Wallpaper Market
  • Kids Become the New Targets
  • Designers’ Names Overtake Brand Equity
  • Digital Printing- The New Age Solution
  • Ceramic Tiles Market
  • Imports and Exports
  • Table 37: US Market for Ceramic Tiles (2000) - % Contribution by Exporting Nation (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 38: US Import Market for Ceramic Tiles (2002) - Contribution of Major Exporting Nations (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Demand Scenario
  • Major End Use Sectors
  • Consolidation Trends
  • Paint Market in the US
  • Specialty Coats are Order of the Day
  • Premium Paints Gain Demand
  • Consumer Interest Propels Interior Paint
  •       Demand in the US
  • Barriers to Growth
  • Big-Boxes Block Margin Growth
  • Rising Raw Material Prices
  • Growth in Size and Specialization
  • Lead Paint Litigation
  • Competition
  • Differentiation Strategies of PaintManufacturers
  • Environmental and Societal
  • Performance Enhancements
  • Improvements in the Efficiency Value Chain
  • Trends in Interior Architectural Paints Market
  • Alternative Paint Technologies Gain Ground
  • Environmental Regulation in the United States
  • Regulatory Environment and CompetitiveAdvantage
  • Methods of Achieving Environmental Goals
  • Select Players
  • American Marazzi Tile
  • Behr Process Corporation
  • Brewster Wall coverings Company
  • Chesapeake Hardwood Products Inc.
  • Crossville, Inc.
  • Dal-Tile Corporation
  • Duron Inc.
  • Florim USA
  • F. Schumacher & Company
  • Johns Manville
  • Masco Corporation
  • Omega National Products
  • Omnova Solutions Inc.
  • Seabrook Wall coverings Inc.
  • The Designtex Group
  • The Sherwin-Williams Company
  • Historic Review
  • Table 39: US Market for Wall Coverings (1991- 2000): Product Segments Ranked by Growth - Interior Paint, Wall Panels, Wall Tile, and Wallpaper (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Product Introductions/Innovations
  • Product Innovations/Introductions in the Recent Past
  • Recent Industry Activity
  • Industry Activity in the Recent Past
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 40: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 41: US Long-term Projections for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 42: US Historic Review for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991 through 2000 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 43: US 20-Year Perspective for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels for the Years 1991,1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Table 44: Canadian Market for Wall Coverings (2001-2010): Product Segments Ranked by Growth - Wall Tile, Wallpaper, Wall Panels, and Interior Paint (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Market Overview
  • Canadian Paint Market
  • Historic Review
  • Table 45: Canadian Market for Wall Coverings (1991-2000): Product Segments Ranked by Growth - Interior Paint, Wall Panels, Wall Tile, and Wallpaper (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Recent Industry Activity
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 46: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales (*) for the Years 2001through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 47: Canadian Long-term Projections for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 48: Canadian Historic Review for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991 through 2000 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 49: Canadian 20-Year Perspective for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales (*) for Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels for the Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Table 50: Japanese Market for Wall Coverings (2001-2010): Product Segments Ranked by Growth - Wall Tile, Wall Panels, Wallpaper, and Interior Paint (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Market Overview
  • Japanese Wallpaper Market
  • Idiosyncrasies
  • Distribution System in Japanese WallpaperMarket
  • PVC Wall Coverings Capture the JapaneseMarket
  • Import Scenario
  • Guidelines for New Entrants in JapaneseMarket
  • Table 51: Japanese Wall Paper Market (2000) - % Share by Product Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Regulatory Environment in Japan
  • Building Standard Law
  • Specification Standards
  • Performance Standards
  • Certification of Wall coverings
  • Authorized Certification Organizations
  • Labeling of Wall Coverings
  • (1) Legally Required Labeling
  • (2) Voluntary Labeling based on Provisions of Law
  • (3) Voluntary Industry Labeling
  • Historic Review
  • Table 52: Japanese Market for Wall Coverings (1991-2000): Product Segments Ranked by Growth - Interior Paint, Wall Panels, Wall Tile, and Wallpaper (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Product Innovation
  • Recent Industry Activity
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 53: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 54: Japanese Long-term Projections for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 55: Japanese Historic Review for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991 through 2000 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 56: Japanese 20-Year Perspective for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels for the Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Analysis of Wall Coverings Market by GeographicRegion
  • Table 57: European Market for Wall Coverings (2001-2010): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - Rest of Europe, Russia, UK, France, Italy, Germany, and Spain (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Analysis of Wall Paper Market
  • Table 58: European Market for Wallpaper (2001-2010): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - Rest of Europe, Russia, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and UK (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Analysis of Interior Paints Market
  • Table 59: European Market for Interior Paints (2001-2010): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - Rest of Europe, UK, France, Germany, Russia, Italy, and Spain (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Analysis of Wall Tiles Market
  • Table 60: European Market for Wall Tiles (2001-2010): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - Russia, Rest of Europe, Spain, Italy, France, UK, and Germany (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Analysis of Wall Panels Market
  • Table 61: European Market for Wall Panels (2001- 2010): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - Russia, Rest of Europe, Spain, UK, Italy, France, Germany (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Analysis of Wall Coverings Market by ProductSegment
  • Table 62: European Market for Wall Coverings: Product Segments Ranked by Growth - Wall Tile, Wall Panels, Wallpaper, and Interior Paint (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Market Overview
  • Table 63: EU Ceramic Tiles Market - Quantitative Market Shares of Various Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Historic Review
  • Analysis of Wall Coverings Market by GeographicRegion
  • Table 64: European Market for Wall Coverings (1991-2000): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - Spain, Rest of Europe, UK, Italy, France, Germany and Russia (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Analysis of Wall Paper Market
  • Table 65: European Market for Wallpaper (1991-2000): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - Rest of Europe, Spain, Italy, Russia, UK, Germany, and France (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Analysis of Interior Paints Market
  • Table 66: European Market for Interior Paints (1991-2000): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - UK, France, Spain, Italy, Rest of Europe, Germany and Russia (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Analysis of Wall Tiles Market
  • Table 67: European Market for Wall Tiles (1991-2000): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - France, Rest of Europe, UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Russia (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Analysis of Wall Panels Market
  • Table 68: European Market for Wall Panels (1991- 2000): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - UK, Rest of Europe, France, Russia, Germany Spain, and Italy (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Analysis of Wall Coverings Market by ProductSegment
  • Table 69: European Market for Wall Coverings (1991-2000): Product Segments Ranked by Growth - Interior Paint, Wall Panels, Wall Tile, and Wallpaper (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 70: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wall Coverings by Geographic Region - France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 71: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 72: European Long-term Projections for Wall Coverings by Geographic Region - France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 73: European Long-term Projections for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 74: European Historic Review for Wall Coverings by Geographic Region - France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991 through 2000 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 75: European Historic Review for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991 through 2000 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 76: European 20-Year Perspective for Wall Coverings by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown for Value Sales for France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for the Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 77: European 20-Year Perspective for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown for Value Sales for Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels for the Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Table 78: French Market for Wall Coverings (2001-2010): Product Segments Ranked by Growth - Wall Tile, Wallpaper, Wall Panels, and Interior Paint (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Historic Review
  • Table 79: French Market for Wall Coverings (1991-2000): Product Segments Ranked by Growth - Interior Paint, Wall Panels, Wall Tile, and Wallpaper (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Recent Industry Activity
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 80: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 81: French Long-term Projections for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 82: French Historic Review for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991 through 2000 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 83: French 20-Year Perspective for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels for the Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Table 84: German Market for Wall Coverings (2001-2010): Product Segments Ranked by Growth - Wall Tile, Wall Panels, Wallpaper, and Interior Paint (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Historic Review
  • Table 85: German Market for Wall Coverings (1991-2000): Product Segments Ranked by Growth -Interior Paint, Wall Panels, Wall Tile, and Wallpaper (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Market Overview
  • Ceramic Tile Market
  • Exports and Imports
  • Regulatory Environment in Germany
  • Product Development
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 86: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 87: German Long-term Projections for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 88: German Historic Review for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991 through 2000 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 89: German 20-Year Perspective for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels for the Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. United Kingdom

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Table 90: UK Market for Wall Coverings (2001-2010): Product Segments Ranked by Growth -Wall Tile, Wall Panels, Wallpaper, and Interior Paint (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Market Overview
  • Wallpaper Market
  • Distribution Networks
  • International Trade in the UK Wallpaper Market
  • Consolidation Trends
  • Market Drivers
  • Ceramic Tile Market
  • Competition
  • Regulatory Environment
  • Legislation
  • VOC Legislation
  • The (EU) Biocidal Products Directive (BPD)
  • UK- Climate Change Levy Agreement
  • Recitals
  • Effect of Regulation
  • UK Regulatory Environment-Paints
  • Key Players
  • H & R Johnson Tiles Limited
  • Walker Greenback Plc
  • Historic Review
  • Table 91: UK Market for Wall Coverings (1991-2000): Product Segments Ranked by Growth -Interior Paint, Wall Panels, Wall Tile, and Wallpaper (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Product Introductions/Innovations
  • Recent Industry Activity
  • Industry Activity in the Recent Past
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 92: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 93: UK Long-term Projections for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million
  • Table 94: UK Historic Review for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991 through 2000 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 95: UK 20-Year Perspective for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels for the Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. Italy

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Table 96: Italian Market for Wall Coverings (2001-2010): Product Segments Ranked by Growth -Wall Tile, Wallpaper, Wall Panels, and Interior Paint (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Market Overview
  • Ceramic Tile Market
  • Key Players
  • Emilceramica S.p.A
  • Marazzi Group SpA
  • Historic Review
  • Table 97: Italian Market for Wall Coverings (1991-2000): Product Segments Ranked by Growth -Interior Paint, Wall Panels, Wall Tile, and Wallpaper (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Industry Activity in the Recent Past
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 98: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 99: Italian Long-term Projections for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 100: Italian Historic Review for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991 through 2000 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 101: Italian 20-Year Perspective for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels for the Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Spain

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Table 102: Spanish Market for Wall Coverings (2001-2010): Product Segments Ranked by Growth -Wall Tile, Wall Panels, Wallpaper, and Interior Paint (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Market Overview
  • Ceramic Tile Markets
  • Historic Review
  • Table 103: Spanish Market for Wall Coverings (1991-2000): Product Segments Ranked by Growth -Interior Paint, Wall Panels, Wall Tile, and Wallpaper (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Industry Activity in the Recent Past
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 104: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 105: Spanish Long-term Projections for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 106: Spanish Historic Review for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991 through 2000 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 107: Spanish 20-Year Perspective for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels for the Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4f. Russia

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Table 108: Russian Market for Wall Coverings (2001-2010): Product Segments Ranked by Growth - Wall Tile, Wall Panels, Wallpaper, and Interior Paint (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Market Overview
  • Wallpaper, Ceramic Tiles, and Paints -The Finishing Products
  • Competitive Scenario
  • Historic Review
  • Table 109: Russian Market for Wall Coverings (1991-2000): Product Segments Ranked by Growth -Interior Paint, Wall Panels, Wall Tile, and Wallpaper (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Recent Industry Activity
  • Industry Activity in the Recent Past
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 110: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 111: Russian Long-term Projections for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 112: Russian Historic Review for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991 through 2000 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 113: Russian 20-Year Perspective for Wall Coverings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Wallpaper, Interior Paint, Wall Tile, and Wall Panels for the Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4g. Rest of Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Table 114: Wall Coverings Market in Rest of Europe (2001-2010): Product Segments Ranked by Growth - Wall Tile, Wallpaper, Wall Panels, and Interior Paint (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Historic Review
  • Table 115: Wall Coverings Market in Rest of Europe (1991-2000): Product Segments Ranked by Growth - Interior Paint, Wall Panels, Wall Tile, and Wallpaper (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Regional Market Overview
  • Turkey
  • Ceramic Tile Market
  • Portugal
  • Regulatory Environment
  • Regulations Pertaining to Paints in Netherlands
  • Key Players
  • Ege Seramik San. ve Ticaret A.Å