Case Study: Type II Vinyl Wallcovering Installation at Nothing Bundt Cakes
When a general contractor contacted Enjoy The Wall about a commercial wallpaper installation project in Fort Collins, the schedule was already tight. Installation could begin only after 8 PM, while other trades were still completing work in the space during the day.
The project involved approximately 300 square feet across two feature walls at a new Nothing Bundt Cakes retail location. The specified material was Type II commercial vinyl wallcovering on a non-woven backing, requiring careful layout, precise seam work, and coordination with the prepared substrate.
The project was overseen by Kris A., Lead Installer & Design Consultant at Enjoy The Wall, with WIA and IDS credentials. For Kris and the installation team, commercial projects like this are as much about coordination and material knowledge as installation itself: the wall condition, wallcovering construction, seam method, adhesive system, pattern, and construction schedule all influence how the work is approached.
This Fort Collins installation is a useful example of how wall preparation, material selection, seam technique, and scheduling come together on an active commercial project.
| Project Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Location | Fort Collins, Colorado |
| Project | Nothing Bundt Cakes |
| Project Type | Commercial Retail Interior |
| Client | General Contractor |
| Installation Area | Approx. 300 sq. ft. |
| Scope | Two Feature Walls |
| Wallcovering | Type II Commercial Vinyl |
| Backing | Non-Woven |
| Installation Method | Paste-the-Wall |
| Seam Technique | Overlap Double Cut |
| Wall Preparation | Level 5 Finish by GC’s Team |
| Schedule | After-Hours Installationм |
The general contractor found Enjoy The Wall through Google while looking for a commercial wallcovering installer in Northern Colorado.
There was little time for an extended bidding process. The contractor needed an installation team that could review the scope quickly, understand the requirements of commercial vinyl wallcovering, coordinate with the existing construction schedule, and work after the other trades had finished for the day.
After discussing the material, wall conditions, scope, and schedule, we confirmed the project and arranged installation for that evening.
This type of scheduling is not unusual in commercial interiors. Wallcovering is often installed relatively late in the construction sequence, when multiple trades are completing finishes and the opening or turnover date is approaching. For the installer, that makes coordination and readiness particularly important.
One of the strongest aspects of this project was the wall preparation completed by the general contractor’s team before Enjoy The Wall arrived.
The walls had been prepared to a Level 5 drywall finish, providing a smooth and consistent substrate for the specified wallcovering.
Commercial vinyl can reveal imperfections in the surface beneath it. Drywall joints, fastener depressions, sanding irregularities, texture differences, and other substrate conditions can affect the appearance of the finished wall.
A smooth, properly prepared substrate helps create more consistent conditions for layout, adhesion, seam work, and the final appearance of the wallcovering.
That does not mean every Type II wallcovering project automatically requires a Level 5 drywall finish. Preparation requirements depend on the wallcovering, substrate condition, adhesive system, manufacturer specifications, lighting conditions, and project requirements.
For this particular project, however, the Level 5 preparation provided by the contractor’s crew gave our installers an excellent surface to work with.
It also demonstrates something important about commercial finishing work: the final result is often the product of several trades doing their part correctly.
The specified material for the Nothing Bundt Cakes project was a Type II commercial vinyl wallcovering with a non-woven backing.
Type II wallcoverings are commonly specified for commercial interiors where durability and cleanability are important considerations. However, products vary significantly, so installation should always follow the specifications for the particular wallcovering being used.
For this project, the material was installed using a paste-the-wall method, with adhesive applied to the prepared wall rather than directly to the back of the wallcovering.
“Commercial vinyl” does not describe one universal installation method.
Backing construction, material thickness, pattern repeat, edge characteristics, adhesive requirements, wall preparation, and manufacturer instructions can all affect how an installer handles the material.
Before installation begins, those variables need to be understood rather than assuming that every Type II wallcovering behaves the same way.
For more information about this category of material, see our Vinyl & Type II Wallcovering Installation guide.
The most technically demanding part of this Fort Collins installation was the seam method used for the patterned wallcovering: overlap double cutting.
Instead of simply bringing two factory edges together, adjacent drops are overlapped where the seam will be created. The installer then cuts through both layers along the intended seam line, removes the excess material, and brings the newly cut edges together.
The objective is not simply to cut two layers of material.
The installer must consider the pattern, wallcovering construction, blade condition, cutting pressure, substrate protection, and how the material behaves while being positioned.
With patterned wallcovering, the visual relationship between adjacent drops must also be maintained while the seam is created.
A poorly executed cut can damage the wallcovering or the substrate beneath it. A properly executed double cut can create a clean, closely fitted seam while maintaining visual continuity across the wall.
For this project, careful layout and seam planning were particularly important because the pattern continued across both feature walls.
Commercial construction does not always fit within standard working hours.
At Nothing Bundt Cakes, wallcovering installation could begin only after 8 PM, once daytime activity from the other trades had cleared.
The Enjoy The Wall team arrived on site, reviewed the prepared walls, confirmed the layout and material conditions, and completed approximately 300 square feet across two walls during the evening installation window. The space was then available for the next phase of construction the following morning.
For a GC, installation quality is only part of a subcontractor’s responsibility.
A specialty finish contractor also needs to understand sequencing, site access, material readiness, coordination with other trades, and the effect that delays can have on the overall project.
In this case, the prepared substrate and clear schedule allowed the wallcovering work to proceed efficiently without interfering with daytime construction activity.
This project is a good example of why successful commercial wallcovering installation begins before the first drop goes on the wall.
The general contractor’s team delivered a smooth Level 5 substrate. The specified Type II vinyl and its installation requirements were reviewed. The wallcovering layout and seams required technical planning. And the installation itself had to fit into a narrow after-hours construction window.
Neither preparation nor installation exists in isolation.
When the GC, wall preparation crew, and wallcovering installer understand their respective scopes and coordinate them correctly, there is less room for unnecessary rework, scheduling conflicts, and finish problems.
For general contractors and design professionals, bringing the wallcovering installer into the conversation before installation can also help identify questions about substrate preparation, material quantity, wall conditions, pattern layout, and manufacturer requirements before they become job-site problems.
Enjoy The Wall provides professional commercial wallcovering installation for retail, hospitality, office, restaurant, and other commercial interiors throughout the Denver metro area and select locations across Colorado.
We work with general contractors, construction managers, interior designers, architects, builders, and other trade professionals on new construction, tenant improvements, renovations, and specialty finish projects.
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Commercial projects can involve Type II vinyl, designer wallcoverings, murals, natural materials, and other specialty products. The installation approach is determined by the selected material, existing substrate, manufacturer specifications, project conditions, and construction schedule.
This Nothing Bundt Cakes installation provides several practical lessons that apply to other commercial wallcovering projects:
Yes, depending on site access, project scope, wall readiness, and other construction requirements.
After-hours installation can be particularly useful in retail, hospitality, restaurant, and tenant-improvement projects where wallcovering work needs to be coordinated around other trades or normal business operations.
For this Fort Collins project, installation began after 8 PM and approximately 300 square feet of Type II wallcovering across two feature walls was completed during the evening work window.
Overlap double cutting is a seam technique in which adjacent wallcovering drops are overlapped and cut through together to create newly cut mating edges.
The exact procedure depends on the wallcovering and manufacturer requirements. Pattern alignment, blade control, material construction, and protection of the substrate are important considerations when using this technique.
On the Nothing Bundt Cakes project, overlap double cutting was used with the patterned Type II vinyl to create clean seams while maintaining continuity of the design.
Not universally.
The appropriate level of wall preparation depends on the selected wallcovering, existing substrate, lighting, manufacturer specifications, and required finish quality.
For this project, the general contractor’s team provided a Level 5 drywall finish before our arrival. The smooth, consistent surface provided excellent conditions for the Type II vinyl installation.
Yes. Enjoy The Wall works with general contractors, construction managers, interior designers, architects, builders, and other trade professionals on residential and commercial wallcovering projects.
Depending on the project, we can review wall conditions, material information, quantities, installation requirements, scheduling, and other details before installation begins.
Planning a commercial wallcovering project? Enjoy The Wall works with general contractors, construction managers, interior designers, architects, builders, and commercial clients throughout the Denver metro area and select locations across Colorado. From Type II vinyl and specialty wallcoverings to technically demanding installations and after-hours scheduling, our team coordinates each project around the material, site conditions, manufacturer requirements, and construction timeline.
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