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väggväv

English translation: textile/fibreglass wall-covering

12:35 Jan 23, 2018
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
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Swedish term or phrase: väggväv
"väggväv" seems to be an everyday item used in the construction of walls (here's a picture of a roll of it: https://www.malahuset.se/files/2016/10/43322-forbeh-vaggvav_...

However, I'm not well-versed in this field, and I can't seem to find any leads regarding the translation of this term.

What is "väggväv" called in English?

Thanks
G. L.
United States
Local time: 17:20
English translation:textile/fibreglass wall-covering
Explanation:
This has been up before... I'd say fiberglass if your going to paint over it, and textile if you'll use it as decorative cover.

Google both terms for some reading.
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Deane Goltermann
Sweden
Local time: 02:20
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1textile/fibreglass wall-covering
Deane Goltermann
5woven wall covering
George Hopkins
Summary of reference entries provided
Fiberglass definition
Cynthia Coan

  

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22 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
textile/fibreglass wall-covering


Explanation:
This has been up before... I'd say fiberglass if your going to paint over it, and textile if you'll use it as decorative cover.

Google both terms for some reading.

Deane Goltermann
Sweden
Local time: 02:20
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SwedishSwedish
PRO pts in category: 70

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agree  Charlesp: I agree.
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
woven wall covering


Explanation:
Check Google.

George Hopkins
Local time: 02:20
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 52
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Reference comments


4 days
Reference: Fiberglass definition

Reference information:
1. a reinforced plastic material composed of glass fibers embedded in a resin matrix.

2. a textile fabric made from woven glass filaments.

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Note added at 4 days (2018-01-27 14:25:50 GMT) Post-grading
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More on fiberglass: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiberglass.


    https://www.google.com/search?q=define%3Afiberglass&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b-1
Cynthia Coan
United States
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 19
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