We at IPS Perforating, Inc. are highly adept at perforating all types of materials. The perforation process offers a variety of benefits, such as cooling effects, enhanced acoustic quality, and more. For example, perforating wood significantly changes its acoustic properties, allowing for the better control of sound within a space. Another important use of perforation is in micro-venting wall coverings. In this article, we will provide an overview of how micro-venting works and how it improves wallpaper and other coverings.
Micro-venting was developed to address one of the most common issues with wallpaper: moisture intrusion. Wallpaper and similar wall coverings can easily trap humidity and moisture against the walls, which can lead to mold growth, peeling wallpaper, and uneven wall surfaces. This problem has long made wallpaper an unpopular choice for interior design in humid areas, but micro-venting solves this issue neatly.
The micro-venting process involves punching hundreds of tiny holes into the wall covering to allow moisture to move freely from one side to the other, preventing it from building up and causing mold or mildew problems. Since micro-venting involves making miniscule holes, they are nearly imperceptible to the naked eye. Unless you get extremely close to the wall, you won’t be able to tell that the wallpaper is perforated at all.
In short, micro-venting allows you to improve airflow throughout your space and prevent moisture issues without impacting the aesthetic beauty of your interior. If you’d like to learn more or have our team perforate a specific type of wall covering for you, please contact us today!