Most fabrics have the pattern running up and down with selvedges at the side. Railroaded fabrics are turned so that the pattern runs up and down with selvedges at the top and bottom. Often used in upholstery.
the horizontal application of wallcoverings. This is sometimes used to create an unusual or striking effect - a stripe hung horizontally is a good example.
The application of a fabric on furniture or walls so that the warp runs horizontally. The term comes from railroad tracks, with the selvages representing the long rails, and the ties representing the width of the fabric. Also called Warp Horizontal.
Refers to using fabric horizontally rather than vertically. Fabric without a nap or a directional design can be railroaded easily. Used to avoid seams in long lengths of fabric (as in dust ruffles).
Applying wallpaper horizontally. Technique also used for installing border or lining paper.
The technique of hanging wallpaper horizontally instead of vertically. This is usually done above windows and/or doors. Wall liners (see "liner paper" above) and borders are also installed in this fashion.
Turning fabric on its side so the width becomes the length. Used to eliminate seams for sewing valances, cornices, or ruffles.
The technique of hanging random-textured wallpaper horizontally, rather than vertically, over window or door headers.