UW Facilities Planning & Management
CAMPUS INTERIOR FINISH STANDARDS
& GUIDELINES
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SERVICE REQUESTS & BILLING EXCEPTIONS
OUR MISSION
» If an exception is requested (i.e., a non-
standard color), it must be approved
by UW Physical Plant designers and
the dean of the college or department
head before a work order is submitted.
Contact the designers via Customer
Service (https://physicalplant.wisc.edu/
customer-service/).
» The college/department is responsible
for returning all walls painted non-
standard colors to the standard palette
upon departure from the space. This
work must be completed via billable
work order.
» If multiple ߔ nishes are being updated
within one space, a facilities work
request should be initiated to ensure
coordination of ߔ nishes and installation.
» No materials, such as left over carpet
or other ߕ ooring, may be stored in
mechanical rooms, corridors, or
stairwells.
» All requests for work should be
submitted through Customer Service
(https://physicalplant.wisc.edu/
customer-service/).
» Neither faculty/staff nor students are
permitted to paint their own space.
» New ߔ nishes in spaces such as
ofߔ ces, conference rooms, labs, and
department-speciߔ c areas are billable.
» For common spaces within campus
facilities, most paint work is non-
billable.
» Refer to Service Level Agreement for
details.
» Disposal fees for all non-standard
materials will be charged to the
project/work order. Fees vary by
material.
It is our intent that standardization of frequently-used ߔ nishes will signiߔ cantly
reduce the amount of waste, maintenance costs, and material storage space
in Campus buildings. In addition, standardization will create a more cohesive
aesthetic across our campus and improve customer service through a more
streamlined design process.
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INTERIOR FINISH GUIDELINES
» Standard colors have been chosen for:
• Paint
• Rubber wall base and ߕ oor transitions
• Carpet tile
• Plastic laminate
• Solid surface countertops
• Toilet partitions
» The Campus Standard palette of paint
colors includes a carefully curated
selection of neutrals and accent colors.
» Sherwin Williams 6147 “Panda White”
will be used for any white painted
surfaces.
» Facility managers and the UW Physical
Plant Shops will have swatches for
all campus standard materials. For
maintenance or small projects, end users
are encouraged to select colors from the
standard palette.
» Existing building standard whites, trim
colors, accent colors, etc. will not change
unless there is a major renovation project
or maintenance initiative to refresh
large areas of the building, or a ߔ nish
is made obsolete by a manufacturer
(most common in ߕ ooring products).
In such cases, new standards will be
selected from our preapproved palette
in coordination with existing building
ߔ nishes such as stone, terrazzo, wood,
etc.
» Due to their architectural and/or
historical signiߔ cance, the following
surfaces shall not be painted:
• exposed concrete block
• brick or stone masonry
• glazed block or tile
• raw metal
• cast in place or precast concrete
These surfaces may be cleaned to
help restore them to their original
condition. Consideration for altering
these ߔ nishes must be discussed with
design personnel.
» Due to the wide range of resilient
ߕ ooring options (vinyl tile, rubber
ߕ ooring, sheet vinyl, etc.), standards
are not established and each
application should be evaluated in
conjunction with design personnel.
» No maintenance funding will be considered for any
work where non-standard Ä nishes are used.
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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE:
» To build a successful color palette, is is
recommended to use the 60-30-10 rule
as a guideline. Start with the dominant
color (60% of the room’s ߔnishes), add
a secondary color (30%), and ߔnish
with a small amount of an accent color
(10%).
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» Keep in mind that a color palette is
created from all elements within a
space - paint, ߕ ooring, furnishings,
artwork, etc. - so it is not necessary to
select three paint colors for one space.
» Several recommended color schemes
have been included in this document
as examples. All of the color schemes
have been chosen to coordinate with
“Panda White” as the dominant color.
» If the space to be renovated is visible
from public spaces within a building,
consideration must be taken to
coordinate with the colors and ߔ nishes
in the public space.
» When selecting a “Bold Accent Color”
consider the light levels within the
space, as well as how the color will
work with the selected neutral and
door & frame colors. For maximum
impact these colors should be used
sparingly and in selective applications.
» When selecting a color keep in mind
that the door/frame color should be the
same throughout the entire ߕ oor of a
building if not the entire building as a
whole.
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*Light-colored wall base and trim will show scuffs and dirt
more readily. Recommended only in buildings where these
colors are previously established standards.
PT-W2
SW 6141
Softer Tan
PT-W1
SW 6147
Panda White
PT-W3
SW 7649
Silverplate
PAINT - LIGHT NEUTRALS
PT-W7
SW 6053
Reddened Earth
PT-W9
SW 7690
Townhall Tan
PT-W11
SW 7633
Taupe Tone
PT-W13
SW 7066
Gray Matters
*NOTE: Images shown are representations only - Colors may appear
different on screens and printouts. See actual samples for color accuracy.
The primary base color for all buildings is PT-W1 “Panda White”. PT-W2 and PT-W3
are alternate light neutrals for use when white is not suitable.
PAINT - MEDIUM NEUTRALS
Coordinating Wall
Base (Johnsonite
color or equal):
34 “Almond”
Coordinating Wall
Base (Johnsonite
color or equal):
24 “Grey Haze”
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PAINT - DARK NEUTRALS
PT-W6
SW 2837
Aurora Brown
PT-W4
SW 7020
Black Fox
PT-W5
SW 6258
Tricorn Black
PT-W8
SW 2806
Rockwood Brown
Coordinating Wall
Base (Johnsonite
color or equal):
29 “Moon Rock”
80 “Fawn”
Coordinating Wall
Base (Johnsonite
color or equal):
47 “Brown”
45 “Sandalwood”
Coordinating Wall
Base (Johnsonite
color or equal):
28 “Medium Gray”
71 “Storm Cloud”
Coordinating Wall
Base (Johnsonite
color or equal):
76 “Cinnamon”
Coordinating Wall
Base (Johnsonite
color or equal):
40 “Black”
PT-W10
SW 7025
Backdrop
PT-W12
SW 7076
Cityscape
*NOTE: Images shown are representations only - Colors may appear
different on screens and printouts. See actual samples for color accuracy.
Dark neutrals are predominantly used for trim and painted doors.
coordinating rubber wall base colors are listed beside each color.
Coordinating Wall
Base (Johnsonite
color or equal):
63 “Burnt Umber”
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PAINT - ACCENT COLORS
PT-W14
SW 7705
Wheat Penny
PT-W15
SW 7718
Oak Creek
PT-W22
SW 6249
Storm Cloud
PT-W23
SW 9152
Let it Rain
PT-W25
SW 7080
Quest Gray
PT-W24
SW 6263
Exclusive Plum
PT-W17
SW 6129
Restrained Gold
PT-W19
SW 7726
Lemon Verbena
PT-W16
SW 6130
Mannered Gold
PT-W18
SW 2861
Avocado
PT-W20
SW 6179
Artichoke
PT-W21
SW 9128
Green Onyx
*NOTE: Images shown are representations only - Colors may appear
different on screens and printouts. See actual samples for color accuracy.
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PAINT - BOLD ACCENT COLORS
PT-W26
SW 6328
Fireweed
PT-W27
SW 6326
Henna Shade
PT-W32
SW 6424
Tansy Green
PT-W33
SW 9037
Baby Bok Choy
PT-W34
SW 6438
Dill
PT-W35
SW 6437
Haven
PT-W36
SW 6214
Underseas
PT-W37
SW 6213
Halcyon Green
PT-W38
SW 6243
Distance
PT-W39
SW 9151
Daphne
PT-W40
SW 6550
Mythical
PT-W41
SW 6549
Ash Violet
PT-W31
SW 6380
Humble Gold
PT-W29
SW 9011
Sun Bleached Ochre
PT-W28
SW 6361
Autumnal
PT-W30
SW 6381
Anjou Pear
*NOTE: Images shown are representations only - Colors may appear
different on screens and printouts. See actual samples for color accuracy.
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*Branding colors are for reference only and not to be used without
design staff approval. See UW Brand and Visual Identity website for
complete information (https://brand.wisc.edu/print/colors/).
BRANDING COLORS
BRANDING SECONDARY COLORS
BRANDING ACCENT COLORS
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SW 7025 Backdrop, SW 7020 Black Fox, SW 6129 Restrained Gold, SW 6328
Fireweed
SW 6461 Autumnal, SW 6147 Panda White, SW 7649 Silverplate, SW 7081
Sensuous Gray
SW 6328 Fireweed, SW 9151 Daphne, SW 7020 Black Fox, SW 6213 Halcyon
Green
SAMPLE SCHEMES
*NOTE: Images shown are representations only - Colors may appear
different on screens and printouts. See actual samples for color accuracy.
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SW 6381 Anjou Pear, SW 6214 Underseas, SW 6328 Fireweed, SW 6361 Autumnal
SW 6263 Exclusive Plum, SW 7020 Black Fox, SW 6380 Humble Gold, SW 7718
Oak Creek
SW 6249 Storm Cloud, SW 7705 Wheat Penny, SW 7020 Black Fox, SW 7690
Townhall Tan
SW 6249 Storm Cloud, SW 6263 Exculsive Plum, SW 6424 Tansy Green, SW 7080
Quest Gray
SAMPLE SCHEMES
*NOTE: Images shown are representations only - Colors may appear
different on screens and printouts. See actual samples for color accuracy.
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SW 6213 Halcyon Green, SW 6214 Undearseas, SW 6147 Panda White, SW 7718
Oak Creek
SW 2861 Avocado, SW 7726 Lemon Verbana, SW 6328 Fireweed, SW 7690
Townhall Tan
SW 6243 Distance, SW 7633 Taupe Tone, SW 7020 Black Fox, SW 6328 Fireweed
SW 6424 Tansy Green, SW 6249 Storm Cloud, SW 9152 Let it Rain, SW 6381
Anjou Pear
SAMPLE SCHEMES
*NOTE: Images shown are representations only - Colors may appear
different on screens and printouts. See actual samples for color accuracy.
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COLOR COMBINATIONS TO AVOID
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CARPET GUIDELINES
» The following standards have been selected
to meet UW performance speciߔ cations
and provide a variety of neutral colors and
patterns to coordinate with the wide variety
of buildings. These standards are intended
for use on Physical Plant work orders and
maintenance work. It is also recommended
that these carpets be considered ߔ rst for
small renovations.
» It is not recommended that selections
be made based solely on this document.
Samples are available from Campus
Renovation Services and most building
managers.
» All carpet orders must be approved by
Physical Plant designers. This is to ensure
that the carpet quality, installation, and
substrate preparation are appropriately
planned for the best possible result. Contact
the designers via Customer Service (https://
physicalplant.wisc.edu/customer-service/) to
discuss approval options.
» A few of the following carpet options are
available in both carpet tile and broadloom
sizes. Carpet tile is the recommended
product in the majority of applications.
» Many of the following options are available
on “Quick Ship” programs which could have
lead times as short as two weeks.
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Code:
Manufacturer:
Pattern:
Color:
Size:
Quick Ship:
CPT-W2
Interface
381102500 “Proߔ le”
106081 “Meridian”
50 cm x 50 cm (19.7” x 19.7”)
Yes
CARPET TILE
Code:
Manufacturer:
Pattern:
Color:
Size:
Quick Ship:
CPT-W1
Interface
381102500 “Proߔ le”
106087 “Crest”
50 cm x 50 cm (19.7” x 19.7”)
Yes
*NOTE: Images shown are representations only - Colors may appear
different on screens and printouts. See actual samples for color accuracy.
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CARPET TILE
*NOTE: Images shown are representations only - Colors may appear
different on screens and printouts. See actual samples for color accuracy.
Code:
Manufacturer:
Pattern:
Color:
Size:
Quick Ship:
CPT-W3
Interface
381102500 “Proߔ le”
106090 “Summit”
50 cm x 50 cm (19.7” x 19.7”)
Yes
Code:
Manufacturer:
Pattern:
Color:
Size:
Quick Ship:
CPT-W4
Patcraft
10K
00175 “Marathon”
24” x 24”
Yes
DISCONTINUED AS OF 10/1/2021
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CARPET TILE
*NOTE: Images shown are representations only - Colors may appear
different on screens and printouts. See actual samples for color accuracy.
Code:
Manufacturer:
Pattern:
Color:
Size:
Quick Ship:
CPT-W5
Mannington
Nashville
12333 “Laurelhurst”
18” x 36”
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Code:
Manufacturer:
Pattern:
Color:
Size:
Quick Ship:
CPT-W6
Mannington
Nashville
82323 “Bella Vista”
18” x 36”
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Code:
Manufacturer:
Pattern:
Color:
Size:
Quick Ship:
Coordinates:
CPT-W8
Mannington
Watercolor Moire
24554 “Sable”
24” x 24”
No
Mannington, Ramie “Sorrel”
CARPET TILE
*NOTE: Images shown are representations only - Colors may appear
different on screens and printouts. See actual samples for color accuracy.
Code:
Manufacturer:
Pattern:
Color:
Size:
Quick Ship:
Coordiantes:
CPT-W7
Mannington
Ramie
43333 “Sorrel”
24” x 24”
No
Mannington, Watercolor Moire “Sable”
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CARPET TILE
*NOTE: Images shown are representations only - Colors may appear
different on screens and printouts. See actual samples for color accuracy.
Code:
Manufacturer:
Pattern:
Color:
Size:
Quick Ship:
Coordinates:
Code:
Manufacturer:
Pattern:
Color:
Size:
Quick Ship:
Coordinates:
CPT-W10
Mannington
Relay
14148 “Operator”
24” x 24”
Yes
Mannington, Social “Linked”
CPT-W9
Mannington
Social
14199 “Linked”
24” x 24”
1RXSGDWHG
Mannington, Relay “Operator”
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CARPET TILE
*NOTE: Images shown are representations only - Colors may appear
different on screens and printouts. See actual samples for color accuracy.
Code:
Manufacturer:
Pattern:
Color:
Size:
Quick Ship:
CPT-W11
J&J Invision
Tempo Modular
1758 “Finale”
24” x 24”
*Broadloom option available
Yes
Code:
Manufacturer:
Collection:
Color:
Size:
Quick Ship:
CPT-W12
Tandus Centiva
Urban View
19803 “Iron Bark”
24” x 24”
Yes
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CARPET TILE
*NOTE: Images shown are representations only - Colors may appear
different on screens and printouts. See actual samples for color accuracy.
Code:
Manufacturer:
Pattern:
Color:
Size:
Quick Ship:
Coordinates:
CPT-W13
Tandus Centiva
Street Life
36101 “Lights Out”
24” x 24”
Yes
Tandus, City Walk, “Lights Out”
Code:
Manufacturer:
Pattern:
Color:
Size:
Quick Ship:
Coordinates:
CPT-W14
Tandus Centiva
City Walk
36101 “Lights Out”
24” x 24”
Yes
Tandus, Street Life “Lights Out”
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PLASTIC LAMINATE
» These standards are intended foruse
on Physical Plant work ordersand
maintenance work. It is also
recommended that these colors be
considered ߔrst for small renovations
and major capital projects.
» It is not recommended that selections
be made based solely on this
document. Physical samples are
available from Campus Renovation
Services, Physical Plant Shops, and
most building managers.
» Lab countertops are addressed with
different material options. Contact
design personnel todiscuss.
Wilsonart 4843-60
Misted Zephyr
PVC edge color:
Doellken 2425 “Fog Grey”
Wilsonart 4879-38
Steel Mesh
PVC edge color:
Doellken 2477 “Northsea”
Wilsonart 4841-60
Desert Zephyr
PVC edge color:
Doellken 2240 “Khaki Brown”
Wilsonart 4656-60
Bronze Legacy
PVC edge color:
Doellken 2428 “Shadow”
Wilsonart 4943-38
Classic Linen
PVC edge Color:
Doellken 2495 “Pepperdust”`
Formica 5875-58
Neutral Weft
PVC edge color:
Doellken 2001 “White”
*NOTE: Images shown are representations only - Colors may appear
different on screens and printouts. See actual samples for color accuracy.
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*NOTE: Images shown are representations only - Colors may appear
different on screens and printouts. See actual samples for color accuracy.
SOLID SURFACE
Wilsonart 9210CM
“Europa”
Wilsonart 9204CE
“Morning Ice”
Wilsonart 9135MG
“Cashmere Mirage”
Corian “Matterhorn” Corian “Doeskin”
Wilsonart 9219GS
“Brooklyn Concrete”
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» These standards are intended foruse
on Physical Plant work ordersand
maintenance work. It is also
recommended that these colors be
considered ߔrst for small renovations
and major capital projects.
» It is not recommended that selections
be made based solely on this
document. Physical samples are
available from Campus Renovation
Services, Physical Plant Shops, and
most building managers.
» Lab countertops are addressed with
different material options. Contact
design personnel todiscuss.
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BATHROOM PARTITIONS - HDPE
*NOTE: Images shown are representations only - Colors may appear
different on screens and printouts. See actual samples for color accuracy.
Sandcastle
Sandstone
Linen
Concrete
The colors below are based on Eclipse Partitions HDPE colors.
