Types of modern wallpaper: advantages and disadvantages. Types of wallpaper for walls which is better to choose Which wallpaper is considered to be of ordinary quality

How to choose the right wallpaper for the room? Wallpaper types, expert recommendations.

Beautifully decorated rooms are one of the components of a cozy atmosphere in a house or apartment. Therefore, special attention has been paid to wall decoration since ancient times. And one of the oldest ways to decorate a home, along with their painting or coloring, was decorating with special materials. These were woven mats, tapestries, printed fabrics. Later, with the widespread development and reduction in the cost of paper production, already at the end of the 19th century, wall decoration began to be made of paper - and wallpaper appeared, in the sense that we are used to today. Interestingly, long before the spread of this technology to Europe, paper was actively used as a decorating material in China and Japan.

The profession of an upholsterer in the old days was very respected and highly paid, so very few people could afford such decoration of housing. By the way, an interesting fact is that the great French playwright Jean-Baptiste Moliere (Poquelin) came from a hereditary family of upholsterers. How lucky the world culture is that it has moved away from family traditions - humanity could get a little-known upholsterer, but lose Molière!

Wallpaper - a type of building finishing materials for cladding walls and ceilings indoors. Represent a canvas, rolled into a roll. The main dimensions of the canvas: width - 0.53, 0.70, 1.06 m, length - 10 and 25 m. Wikipedia

However, let's not digress further. Despite such a rich history and the appearance of many other finishing materials, wallpapers are not going to “lose their popularity” at all. On the contrary, their family, paying tribute to old technologies, is constantly replenished with innovative developments that significantly expand the possibilities of high-quality interior decoration. And in this diversity it is sometimes difficult to understand. Therefore, in the proposed publication, the types of wallpaper offered today will be considered, their advantages and disadvantages will be weighed, and general recommendations will be given on the choice of such a finishing material.

Wallpaper rating by type

	Name	Rating
#1		⭐ 95 / 100 1 - voice
#2	Vinyl wallpapers	⭐ 85 / 100
#3	paper wallpaper	⭐ 70 / 100
#4		⭐ 65 / 100
#5	Glass fiber	⭐ 55 / 100

Varieties of wallpaper according to the material of manufacture

On sale at the present time there are many types of wallpaper made using various materials of natural and artificial origin. Let's just list them first, and then we'll take a closer look at each type.

Paper wallpaper.
Vinyl wallpaper on a paper or non-woven basis.
Acrylic wallpaper, also on a paper or non-woven basis.
Fabric (textile) wallpaper.
Wallpaper made from natural materials - cork, bamboo, etc.
Wallpaper based on fiberglass.
Metallic wallpaper.

Liquid wallpapers, as well as photo wallpapers, can be noted somewhat apart in this list. Here, the differences are not so much in the material of manufacture, but, in the first case, in the very texture and technology of applying the material, and in the second, in the specifics of the design of the paintings and their configuration.

paper wallpaper

Wallpaper made from paper is currently the most inexpensive category, which is one of the main advantages. This, by the way, does not at all mean a lack of quality: modern paper canvases are far from the simple wallpapers that were offered for sale a couple of decades ago.

Another remarkable quality of paper wallpapers is their environmental friendliness. In addition, the structure of the paper passes water vapor well, that is, excessive dampness will never accumulate under the decoration on the walls - the optimal environment for the development of various microflora such as mold or fungus.

The design of paper wallpapers is striking in its diversity - for every taste and color, in various designs - and colorful drawings, and relief embossing, and structured textures with the introduction of hard or filament inclusions into paper fibers. It must be said right away that in terms of the ability to decorate walls, paper wallpapers are in no way inferior to any others, and sometimes even surpass them in these indicators.

Wallpaper of two types: simplex and duplex

Simplex- this is a single-layer wallpaper, that is, a drawing is simply applied on a paper canvas.
Duplex- this is a combination of two paper layers, the lower of which performs a kind of "bearing reinforcing" function, and the outer one is already responsible for the decorative effect. It is in the duplex versions of the wallpaper that an embossed or structured design is possible.

Duplex wallpapers, of course, have increased strength and durability compared to simplex, which, however, is also reflected in their cost.

Of course, paper wallpapers are not without drawbacks, and very significant ones:

Any paper is characterized by "hydrophobia" - from waterlogging, its structure begins to blur. This, by the way, somewhat complicates the process of sticking such wallpapers - in order for them to be well fixed on the wall, the glue must impregnate their structure. Therefore, after smearing the canvases with glue, they are given time for such impregnation, and only after that they are attached to the surface. And soaked wallpaper can start to “creep”, crinkle, wrinkle and even tear in inept hands. That is, when working with them, extreme accuracy is required - an incorrectly pasted canvas usually does not provide a second chance and is sent to the scrap.

Paper has not outstanding resistance to abrasion. That is, such a finish is easy to damage even, it would seem, with very minor mechanical contacts. For this reason, paper wallpapers should not be glued in rooms where frequent touching of the walls is not ruled out - for example, in a hallway or corridor. But for the living room, children's room - this is a great option.

The two negative qualities listed above naturally lead to the third - such a finish does not like wet cleaning, especially if the dirt has to be cleaned with a brush or sponge. This also limits the scope of the use of paper wallpaper.

There are among paper wallpapers and with increased resistance to abrasion, but still, even they cannot be called full-fledged washable.

By the way, when choosing paper wallpaper, it is useful to pay attention to their density. The golden mean is considered to be approximately 110 ÷ 140 g / m² - it is easier to work with them, and besides, their density is even enough to hide minor flaws in the wall. Lightweight wallpapers (density less than 110 g/m²) get very wet and creep when pasted, and require a perfectly prepared surface. Any flaw is not something that will not hide - it will even, rather, be emphasized after the canvases dry. Well, heavy wallpapers, with a density of more than 140 g / m², will require more effort when sticking, simply because of their increased mass and reduced elasticity.

Finally, most paper wallpapers do not show resistance to ultraviolet rays. In a word, the external design of such canvases will actively fade in those areas where the sun's rays enter through the windows. This must also be taken into account when choosing a finishing material.

Resistance to such external influences is also different - it is indicated in the characteristics of the wallpaper. This will be discussed in more detail below.

Prices for paper wallpapers

paper wallpaper

The disadvantages are significant, but they are justified by the low cost of wallpaper. Yes, their average service life is short, usually no more than 5÷7 years. But replacing them with new ones (especially since the decoration often already begins to annoy the owners over the specified period) will not entail any significant costs.

At first, simply out of ignorance, someone may be scared away by such a name - what kind of interlining is this? But there is no reason to worry about the unnaturalness of the material. In fact, interlining is the closest relative of plain paper. The raw materials for its production are cellulose fibers in the same way, although they undergo a radically different processing technology. And in the end - it is an environmentally friendly material, completely harmless to humans and the environment. This is confirmed by the very widespread use of interlining in medicine, including for the manufacture of sterile overalls.

Features of the production technology predetermine the remarkable qualities that distinguish interlining from its paper "brother".

First of all, it is necessary to note the high strength of the material - in order to damage it, the forces for tearing or abrasion are required much more significant. Moreover, moistening the material does not in any way reduce these characteristics. And at the same time, all the advantages of paper, including vapor permeability, are fully preserved.

By and large, interlining does not require impregnation with glue, like paper - a special sparse arrangement of fibers makes this process very fast. And when finishing, it is enough just to smear the wall with glue with high quality. But even when wet, non-woven fabrics do not begin to swell, deform, or “float”. That is, their gluing is unlike paper ones, which is especially important for inexperienced repairmen. Moreover, non-woven wallpaper of medium and high density is able to hide minor wall defects, that is, it is often not necessary to bring the surface to perfect smoothness. And one more advantage, also associated with elasticity - when the walls shrink, if small cracks appear on them, they will not show through the finish. Paper in such situations usually breaks through, while interlining is able to cope with such deformation by stretching in place.

Prices for non-woven wallpaper

non-woven wallpaper

Paints are superbly applied to the non-woven fabric, relief embossing is well performed. And in terms of the richness of design options, such wallpapers may well compete with paper ones.

Plain non-woven wallpaper with a textured pattern is also produced - they are intended for subsequent painting in the shade chosen by the owners.

One more feature of non-woven wallpaper can be mentioned, which, with a different approach, is regarded both as a disadvantage and as an advantage. If you look again at the illustration with the non-woven fabric, then its translucent structure is clearly visible. That is, thin non-woven wallpaper after gluing may be slightly translucent. And this, in turn, means that the surface for finishing must be carefully prepared - primed in one color so that “spots” do not break through the wallpaper. For example, if a plasterboard wall is pasted over, it should not be puttied over the entire area, and not only along the lines of the joints of the GKL sheets and at the locations of the self-tapping screws. However, it is desirable to completely putty the plasterboard surface under any wallpaper, but for a slightly different reason.

How is it recommended to prepare the walls before wallpapering?

You should not rely too much on the fact that the wallpaper is able to hide the defects of the wall surface. Yes, surface preparation is not carried out with such “fanaticism” as for painting, but it still requires care. A special publication of our portal will tell you more about it. And another article will give recommendations.

But this “translucency” is often considered by some interior designers as a virtue. Such qualities of non-woven fabric open up very wide horizons for a completely exclusive wall design, with a kind of tint “illumination from the inside”.

Finally, it should be noted that interlining, however, like paper, is widely used as a base layer in the manufacture of many other types of wallpaper, which will be discussed below.

Vinyl wallpapers

But with this type of wallpaper, naturalness is already “lame”. Such canvases are made by spraying onto a paper or non-woven base a layer of polymer - polyvinyl chloride (colloquially - vinyl), on which either a colorful pattern, or a relief pattern, or a combination of them is then applied.

Such an external coating dramatically changes the performance of the finish. The canvases acquire water resistance, that is, they can be used in rooms with high humidity and even with a high probability of direct contact with water jets (bathroom, shower room, bathroom). They are not afraid of wet cleaning, including the use of detergents, sponges, brushes, etc. In addition, the contaminants that have fallen on their surface are not absorbed into the structure - they freeze on the surface and become invisible after cleaning. And this is just what you need for the conditions of the kitchen.

Surface strength, resistance to abrasion is an invaluable quality for rooms where walls are traditionally exposed to increased mechanical stress - corridors, hallways. In combination with the possibilities of wet cleaning - a very good option.

The disadvantage of such wallpaper can be considered their very low, close to zero vapor permeability. That is, the wall is “sealed” with a finish, unable to “breathe”. Under unfavorable conditions, this becomes a prerequisite for the appearance of mold foci, and the very surface of the pasted walls can be covered with perspiration - condensate droplets.

Vinyl wallpaper prices

vinyl wallpapers

The way out is to provide reliable, in order to eliminate the stagnation of moisture in the atmosphere of the room. And the walls before pasting with vinyl wallpaper should be carefully prepared, including treating with primers with an antiseptic effect.

Note that there are vinyl wallpapers with microperforation, that is, which have the necessary conditions for sufficient vapor permeability. But the price of such samples is much higher.

The disadvantages of vinyl wallpaper include a quite noticeable characteristic smell of plastic, which, of course, disappears over time, but often this takes a long time.

In a word, according to the totality of features, the conclusion suggests itself - in residential premises, especially in children's rooms, there is nothing to do with vinyl wallpaper at all. Their scope is kitchens, bathrooms, showers, corridors and hallways, loggias and other similar premises.

The liquid wallpaper

By and large, this is not wallpaper at all in the classical sense of the term. They are related only by their purpose - wall decoration, and the source material - again, they are cellulose fibers, however, in a fluffy and finely chopped form.

But the finishing technique is already more akin to applying decorative plaster. And here only efforts are not enough - often a considerable artistic talent is also needed in order, for example, to create a beautiful multi-color composition on the wall.

What is liquid wallpaper and how do they finish the walls?

Some owners of houses and apartments have not even heard of this method of finishing. But he has a lot of advantages! And one of them is that you can even make them, give them the right tint, and then apply them to the surface of the walls. More about this extraordinary material - in a special publication of the portal.

Prices for liquid wallpaper

the liquid wallpaper

Wall mural

This type of finish is also placed on the individual. Although most often photo wallpapers are made on the same basis as ordinary wallpapers, they are best considered separately. The fact is that with regard to such a finish, there are already somewhat different principles of selection and evaluation - it is the decorative effect that comes to the fore, sometimes to the detriment of performance.

The peculiarity is that, unlike all other types, such wallpapers are purchased not by the number of rolls with the expectation of a certain finishing area, but by a piece set. It usually includes several fragments, of which on the wall, having shown ingenuity and increased accuracy, it is necessary to make a photo panel.

Once upon a time, at the dawn of the appearance of photo wallpapers on the domestic market, the fashion for them was crazy. Acquired indiscriminately what they could get. And, accordingly, they often glued photo wallpapers without any reference to the rest of the decoration of the room. Gradually, passions subsided, and now photo wallpapers are most often used, so to speak, “pointwise”, carefully choosing the composition. So that it really harmonizes with the decoration, becomes its complement or even the central elements of the interior, “spreads the space”, gives other interesting effects. But in any case, it did not look like outright kitsch.

Where are photo wallpapers appropriate and how to stick them yourself?

The choice of photo wallpapers should be approached very carefully - there is no guarantee that a large, full-wall image that you like today will not become a constant irritant after a few months. If you still decide to purchase and - read the recommendations in a special publication of our portal.

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In the publication, metal (more precisely, metallized) wallpapers have not yet been mentioned in any way. The fact is that, one has to admit, the author of these lines has never had a chance to deal with them in his life. And to talk about the merits and demerits of material with which he is completely unfamiliar is at least incorrect.

Video: Overview of modern types of wallpaper

What other criteria are used to evaluate and select wallpaper

It seems that clarity with which wallpapers for which rooms are most suitable has been achieved. But even a material of the same type may have certain differences in terms of gluing technology, operating conditions, and even dismantling during the next repair. This, too, should be understood.

Evaluation of the specific qualities of wallpaper

Finishing materials in our time are usually purchased not in the markets, but in specialized stores. That is, you can count on the help of staff. Of course, the advice received from a polite and well-prepared seller can be very useful. However, sometimes the desire to “fuse” stale goods can inspire “counter workers” to “embellish reality”. That is, it makes sense to learn how to read the information that is necessarily located on almost every roll, more precisely, on its packaging label.

Of course, the material for making wallpaper is indicated (for multi-layered - both the substrate and the outer decorative layer).
Without fail, the dimensions of the web in a roll must be indicated (in the example shown in the illustration, it is highlighted with a red ellipse and an arrow).

Roll sizes are most often standardized. And it is necessary to clarify them in order to calculate the required amount of purchased material and for the subsequent cutting of the canvases.

Each, if I may say so, “model” of wallpaper is assigned a unique number - an article (highlighted in blue). Even a very slight change in the design or its coloring entails a change in this article. That is, in the case when material is purchased for finishing one room, you need to make sure that the article matches on all rolls.
But that's not all. Even with the unity of the articles, an exact match of color tones is not guaranteed. Here it is more a matter of production technology - it is very difficult to fill production equipment with paint in ideal proportions. Hence - and the possible spread, which, by the way, in the store can be completely invisible. But after sticking wallpaper on the wall - to appear "in all its glory." To avoid such a “fail”, it is necessary to purchase rolls of strictly one batch (highlighted in green). With this choice, color tonal differences will be completely excluded.
The label also contains a number of pictograms that speak about the features of this type of wallpaper (in the illustration it is highlighted with a purple frame and an arrow). If you know how to decipher them, the picture will become completely clear. So take on "armament":

A. Symbols indicating the resistance of wallpaper to wet cleaning.

Pictogram	Deciphering the value
	Wallpaper is not moisture resistant. Humidification is allowed only when sticking them to the wall.
	Periodic wet cleaning is allowed without the application of mechanical force.
	Wallpaper of increased moisture resistance, allowing an unlimited number of wet cleanings, but without the use of abrasive load.
	The wear resistance of the wallpaper allows them to be wet cleaned using brushes.
	Wallpaper of increased moisture and wear resistance. The number of wet cleanings with the use of abrasive action and household detergents is not limited.

B. Symbols indicating the resistance of the wallpaper to fading.

Pictogram	Deciphering the value
	Almost no fade resistance. Wall-paper to be pasted only in a "shadow" zone.
	Poor UV resistance.
	Moderate UV resistance.
	High resistance to fading - the wallpaper is also suitable for sunny rooms.
	Maximum resistance to ultraviolet radiation - the wallpaper will retain the original richness of colors, regardless of their location throughout the entire period of operation.

B. Symbols indicating the peculiarities of gluing and removing wallpaper.

Pictogram	Deciphering the value
	Glue is applied to the wallpaper.
	Glue is applied only to the wall.
	The wallpaper is equipped with an adhesive layer, which requires moistening with water to activate.
	The wallpaper is removed from the wall dry with whole canvases.
	When removing the wallpaper, they delaminate - the bottom layer (substrate) remains on the wall.
	Moisturizing is required to remove wallpaper.

By the way, let's clarify one question - is it good that the bottom layer (more often this applies to non-woven bases) remains glued to the wall? Yes, finishers often use this. The remaining layer of non-woven fabric becomes a good reinforcing "mesh", along which putty fits perfectly for any further finishing, for example, painting or gluing new wallpaper.

D. Wallpaper additional information icons

Pictogram	Deciphering the value
	Two-layer wallpaper with an embossed relief pattern.
	Wallpaper of increased surface strength, resistance to mechanical stress and scratching.
	Wallpaper is recommended to be glued with an overlap, followed by through cutting and removal of trimmed fragments.
	The wallpapers are part of the conceptual collection, that is, additional interior accessories can be purchased for them - curtains, furniture capes, skirting boards and other elements of the general decoration of the room.

Other signs of additional information are also possible. Their meaning is usually easy to guess intuitively.

And one more rather large and extremely important group of icons remained unconsidered. This is done intentionally - we will get acquainted with it in the last section of the publication, devoted to calculating the number of wallpapers.

Types of wallpaper: photo

How to determine the required number of wallpaper rolls?

When the desired wallpaper has already, in principle, been selected, it's time to calculate the required number of them.

At first glance, everything seems quite obvious. The length and width of the wallpaper roll is known, that is, it is easy to calculate its area. The walls are also not difficult to measure along the perimeter and height. The area ratio will show the number of rolls.
So right?

No not like this.

There are a few more important rules that should be taken into account that will directly affect the results of the calculations.

Let's go in order.

First of all, the axiom is observed - the surface throughout from the floor to the ceiling (or, more precisely, from the lower to the upper edge of the pasted area) should be covered with one solid canvas. Horizontal joints are completely excluded. That is, if, when cutting the roll into solid canvases, even very long pieces remain, but still insufficient to close the site, their use is sharply limited - only to fill small fragments of walls, for example, above doors, above and below windows, etc.

This means that the number of solid sheets that can be cut from one roll becomes a very important parameter.

When cutting, of course, the height of the site plays an important role. It should be remembered that the technology of proper wallpapering involves the presence of allowances from above and below, approximately 20 ÷ 30 mm each, which will then be carefully cut to fit the ruler, for example, along the line of the ceiling and floor plinth, or simply along the intended horizontal line. That is, in the calculations, about 50 mm is added to the measured height of the glued area.

A simple example. The length of the roll is 10.05 m. It is necessary to cut it into canvases for gluing a section with a “clean” height of 2.2 m. Another 0.05 m is added to this height for allowances from above and below. In total, it turns out that 10.05 / 2.25 = 4.46, that is, four full canvases and the remainder of 0.46 × 2.25 = 1.04 m, which will already have to look for another application (spoiler - it is usually found) .

But that's not all. It also happens that the number of whole canvases becomes even less.

To deal with this, let's move on to the consideration of those remaining pictograms that carry information about the order of the wallpaper on the wall when they are heated and the features of the mutual joining of the canvases.

To begin with, just icons, then we will consider them in a little more detail.

№№	Pictogram	Deciphering the value
1		All canvases are glued in the direction indicated by the arrow.
2		The wallpaper has a “reverse” type pattern, that is, each subsequent canvas turns 180 degrees relative to the previous one.
3		Drawing on the wallpaper does not require any alignment.
4		The drawing requires alignment, but no vertical shift.
5		The drawing requires alignment with a vertical shift of the canvases.
6		The step of the drawing (its rapport) and the amount of vertical shift equal to half the rapport.

1 - this icon does not impose any additional requirements when making calculations.

2 - such wallpapers are rare, and usually their pattern does not require horizontal alignment. As a rule, vertical lines prevail on such canvases. An example is shown in the illustration below.

It is quite obvious that cutting webs from a roll can be carried out from any arbitrary point.

3 - also a very convenient option for cutting and gluing: the pattern does not require alignment, it is enough just to join the edges of the sheets. Marking during cutting can also be carried out from a completely arbitrary point, that is, the cutting line of the previous canvas becomes the starting point for the next one.

It is clear that when such wallpaper is heated, the alignment of the pattern is limited to just a neat joining of the edges of adjacent canvases.

4 - here it is already a little more complicated. The drawing requires horizontal alignment, and when cutting, usually all canvases start their measurement from one point of the drawing.

When cutting, the situation is not excluded that the strips of wallpaper will go into trimmings. It is easy to understand that in the most unfavorable situation, the length of these strips can be close to the rapport value.

5 - an even more difficult option, when in order to combine the pattern, each successive canvas has to be shifted vertically to the height of half the rapport.

When cutting such wallpaper, again, a situation may arise with a considerable number of trimmings, by analogy with the previous example.

6 - such a pictogram indicates the height of the rapport in centimeters and the amount of displacement of the canvases. Very useful information for calculations.

Thus, when determining the number of canvases from one roll, it makes sense to also take into account the height of the rapport. That is, the number of solid canvases may decrease.

Interestingly, experienced finishers seek to minimize waste by applying various tricks. So, under certain circumstances, "cross" cutting can help. That is, from the first roll, for example, canvases No. 1, No. 3 and No. 5 are cut out, from the second - No. 2, No. 4 and No. 6. The alternation can be different - it all depends on the source data. But to assess the possibility of such an approach, of course, experience is required. Although, if mathematical thinking is well developed, why not try to calculate this option as well?

So, if the perimeter of the room (or the length of the areas for finishing) is known, then it is easy to calculate how many sheets of standard width will be required to completely cover the walls. And then - this value is divided by the number of canvases obtained from one roll. The result, of course, will be the required number of rolls.

Often there are recommendations to immediately add another spare roll to the amount received. There is a healthy grain in this, but you still need to evaluate the circumstances, as they say, according to the place. Rolls are different, including a meter wide and 25 meters long! Will such a reserve be needed? - I don't think so. In addition, the cost of an extra roll for some of the elite-class wallpapers can seriously hit your pocket. So caution is required in this case.

Surely questions will follow - what about window doorways? Should they be subtracted from the total area of the wall, or should they be taken as a solid surface?

It should be correctly understood that there are no absolute methods for calculating the number of wallpapers - in any particular case, there will certainly be some nuances. This, in particular, applies to doors with windows.

Again, when assessing the situation, you need to approach thoughtfully. For example, a room has only one standard door and one standard window. It would probably be reasonable to “not notice” them in the calculations, taking them for a solid wall. The surplus will be small and will probably be used to cover small fragments of the walls. But if, say, a hall with several doors is being finished, or a room with panoramic windows, then, of course, it makes sense to exclude the width of windows and doors from the total perimeter. And the areas above the doors and windows will be pasted over due to the stock created or formed during cutting.

Below, the reader will be offered a calculator for calculating the number of wallpaper rolls, based on the considered algorithm. Entering the initial data after the explanation should not raise questions. And therefore - just a few words about the results of the calculations.

The result will be shown as an integer, that is, rounded up. This value does not include the recommended backup roll.

In addition, another indicator is given below - this is the same result, but with an accuracy of tenths of the roll length. Why - after all, no one in the store sells wallpapers like that? Yes, just so that the user can immediately assess what kind of reserve he is creating, and whether it makes sense to stock up on an additional roll. For example, both 7.1 and 7.8 will show a rounded result of 8 rolls. But in the first case, almost a whole roll already remains in stock, and, apparently, there is no need for an additional one. And in the second - you can think about acquiring one extra.

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Please use, but approach the matter thoughtfully.

The most traditional and popular material for wall decoration is wallpaper. With their help, you can decorate the walls, replace their painting and even insulate a little. It depends on the coating how furniture and other interior details will look against its background. There are countless types of wallpaper, and their characteristic allows them to be applied to all possible types of rooms.

It is easier to change the tapestries than to repaint the walls in the right color.

Pasting the room is a kind of summing up the repair. After all, this work is done almost at the very last turn. At the end, it remains only to paint the floors.

There are many ways to hang wallpaper.

They all differ from each other, but the general rule is the same: color, pattern and texture should be in harmony with the individual characteristics of the room.

The price of products is also different, mainly it depends on the type, method of manufacture and quality of materials. Cheap wallpapers are based on light thin paper, and the front side is covered with paint, which is not the best. In the production of expensive versions of this finishing material, thick, heavy paper is used. The paint used is the best.

Types of wallpaper, classification and characteristics - this is what you need to navigate in order to choose the right "clothes" for the walls of your home.

In general, they can be divided into several main types. The main ones are: paper, vinyl, textile, metal and cork options. There are other types, but they are not so popular.

Paper ones are smooth, structural, with a printed image (wallpaper). Vinyl is also divided into many types, including flat vinyl, structural version, silkscreen printing and so on. Textile wallpapers are implemented on a paper, fabric or synthetic basis.

How to navigate in such diversity? Is it really possible to choose exactly what you need? We'll take a look at all of this below.

Vinyl

Of all the types, they are considered the most wear-resistant and practical. They are not subject to fading, they can be washed. Such finishing materials can be used in wet rooms. The modern version of the product has a porous coating, which allows it to pass air to the walls.

Vinyl-based coating is chosen in cases where high-quality, but not the most expensive wallpaper is needed. The types and characteristics are so diverse that it is worth talking about them separately.

Vinyl wallpapers are made on a paper or non-woven basis.

The quality of the material depends on the substrate. A vinyl product gives room for imagination, allows you to realize the most bizarre and colorful drawings and patterns. It is of four types. Among them, smooth vinyl, hard, silkscreen and foam should be noted. The first two are dense and not embossed. The foam cover is airy but convex. Silk-screen printing looks like textile wallpaper, but is produced by embossing.

Vinyl trellises are a two-layer material. The first layer, paper or non-woven, is covered with a PVC film. Then a drawing or print is applied to it. This second layer protects the walls from moisture and other unwanted influences.

Vinyl wallpapers, the types and characteristics of which are very diverse, are the most popular among other finishing materials for walls.

The following is a list of the advantages and disadvantages of finishing materials of this type.

Advantages and disadvantages of vinyl wallpaper

Vinyl finishing material can last a very long time, up to 20 years. At the same time, it is enough to wipe them with a damp cloth from time to time. Moisture resistance, by the way, is also an indisputable advantage of vinyl. The advantage is the widest range of colors, textures, patterns. Wallpaper does not fade and resists damage well.

This material is perfect not only for wall decoration in the hall and hallway, it will perfectly manifest itself in the kitchen, in the hallway, living room.

These types of wallpapers and their characteristics also have negative qualities. Among them is the release of substances unsafe for health, such as formaldehyde. It may be written on the packaging of the roll that the materials used are absolutely environmentally friendly and comply with all standards, but still it is better not to glue them in the children's room. In rooms where such wallpapers are used, it is advisable to open windows and doors frequently for ventilation. Another disadvantage is that the porous top layer has been made relatively recently. If you buy old-style wallpapers, they will not let air through, which means that moisture can accumulate under them, which is fraught with mold on the walls.

paper wallpaper

If you are looking for suitable types of wallpaper for the bedroom, then you should pay attention to traditional paper ones.

Such wall coverings have the longest history among all other types, it is rooted in the depths of centuries. Their homeland is East Asia, from where they came to Europe in the 18th century. Since then, wallpaper has been widely used, and today it is difficult to find at least one house that does not use finishing materials of this or a related type.

Paper wallpapers are relatively inexpensive, they are easy to glue, and they are water-repellent. They can be painted in any color, thereby refreshing the look of the room.

These days there are different wallpapers.

Now they are produced not only smooth, but also imprinted (structural).

Two main types can also be distinguished: two-layer (duplex) and single-layer (simplex). The first have a protective coating that protects against environmental influences. Single-layer wallpapers are not as wear-resistant, but they are cheaper. Despite the difference in price, two-layer ones are in great demand. In any case, such a wall covering will please the eye for about 5 years.

Advantages and disadvantages of paper products

Let's discuss the main pros and cons that these types of wallpapers have and their characteristics.

The main advantage of paper finishing material should be considered its environmental friendliness. It will not provoke allergies, will not spoil the atmosphere with harmful secretions. The paper allows air to pass through, this will prevent mold from developing. A secondary advantage of this product is its relatively low cost.

Now a few words about the shortcomings that all types of paper wallpaper have. And their characteristics also matter.

Paper is not a waterproof material, so wallpaper made from it is not designed for use in damp rooms such as bathrooms, kitchens, corridors.

For the same reason, they cannot be cleaned using water, even wiping with a damp cloth can damage the paper.

Only a few species, the surface of which is covered with a protective layer, can be washed with a damp cloth.

Compared to vinyl counterparts, paper ones are not as practical to use.

Textile

Long before paper wallpapers were invented in Asia, walls were upholstered with fabric. This method of interior decoration became the prototype of a new material - textile wallpaper.

Nowadays, covering with a cloth testifies to the wealth and good taste of the owner of the apartment. The variety of choices will impress you if you decide to purchase such wallpapers. Types and characteristics of tissue are described below.

As a decorative layer, not only fabric can be used, but also threads glued to the paper base, arranged parallel to one another. Such materials are made in Germany, and they are expensive, up to $40 per roll.

With its luxurious appearance, wallpaper with a fabric surface is very whimsical to operating conditions. They are undesirable for use in children's rooms. There they will quickly lose their ideal appearance.

Suitable rooms for this material can be considered an office, bedroom, living room.

Some nuances of using textile wallpaper make this process more difficult than gluing other types of wall coverings. The difference is that you need to be careful not to get drops of glue or water on the front side of the canvas.

To avoid this, glue should be applied not to the reverse side of the wallpaper, but to the wall itself. Fortunately, the interlining used as a base allows this.

The advantages of the material are that it allows air to pass through, absorbs noise, looks very beautiful and elegant. Disadvantages - in the difficulties of gluing and maintenance, because surfaces of this type cannot be washed, only dry cleaning is permissible.

Velor

Such wallpaper is a paper sheet on which nylon fibers are applied. The fibers are arranged vertically.

The production process looks like this. The paper roll is installed in a special hopper, which is then fed with nylon pile. The length of each villus is no more than 1 mm. A grid rotates above the paper, creating an electromagnetic field, due to which the villi falling on the paper become vertical, similar to how hair is pulled in the direction of an electrified comb. The fibers are glued, and the finished canvases are dried in the oven. These types of wallpapers are suitable for a guest room, an office.

Advantages and disadvantages

The process of gluing them is quite laborious. Glue should be quickly wiped with a soft cloth, the seams should be smoothed with a brush.

Among the advantages of velor wallpaper, noise-absorbing qualities are noted. The walls covered with them shimmer like velvet. The coating will not fade, no matter how much is used. Designers often use this type of decoration for decorative purposes, decorating and highlighting the areas of rooms.

But there are also disadvantages. Due to its hairiness, the surface collects dust. It also absorbs odors and gets dirty easily, despite the fact that it needs to be cleaned only with dry methods. If a stain appears, it will be almost impossible to remove. And, as already mentioned, this type of wall covering is quite difficult to glue.

non-woven

Such types of wallpaper, the characteristics of which are described below, are of two types. The first type is a wall covering that actually consists of this material. Wallpapers of the second type have a non-woven base, while the coating is made of vinyl.

In order to better understand the properties of the material, you first need to understand what the interlining itself is. In fact, these are cellulose fibers glued together with a special polymer, resembling paper in quality. The difference is that non-woven fabric is stronger and burns worse.

Wallpaper is made from this material, which can often be painted. The substance will repeat the texture or embossing done on them. Acrylic or any other water-based paints are best for this renovation of the walls.

Like other products, non-woven wallpaper has its advantages. They are made on a thick base, which means that by sticking them on the walls, you can hide some defects, such as cracks and bumps.

They are poorly flammable, which positively characterizes them in terms of fire safety.

They do not prevent the penetration of air to the walls, so that fungus does not appear on them.

The material does not tear, does not stretch, it is easy to work with. Glue should be applied to the surface of the wall. Therefore, you do not need to lay out long strips of material in the middle of the room.

Flizelin is not afraid of water, wall decoration will be easy to keep clean, periodically cleaning it with detergents.

Combined

Combining different types of finishes when pasting one room is the easiest and most inexpensive way to give the room a unique and original design. The main types of wallpaper and their characteristics are described below. Photos will help you better understand what is at stake.

You need to have good taste and a sense of proportion in order to harmoniously combine different types of wall coverings. The resulting result should not "argue" with the overall decoration of the interior, it is designed to emphasize and enhance its positive qualities.

Types are different, they are due to the rules for combining colors and qualities of materials.

When choosing suitable options, you need to consider the following nuances:

In rooms with low ceilings, it is undesirable to use a dark-colored finish, especially if it is accompanied by ornaments with large fragments. Such a room can be visually enlarged with light wallpaper, especially plain. Patterns with small details are acceptable.
If the ceilings are very high, then the use of materials with large patterns can come to the rescue. This will make the room more comfortable and less bulky.
Light products are not very suitable for covering the walls of a large spacious room.
When combining wallpaper, the function of the room should be taken into account. In a children's room, a combination of plain materials with bright and cheerful wallpapers will look good. For the living room, combinations of large geometric shapes, stripes or squares with plain zones are better suited.
If the room for which the materials are selected is located in the southern latitudes, then in the summer it will look nice in cold tones. Warm shades are well suited where it is often cold and inclement.
You need to take care not only that the types of wallpaper are combined, and their characteristics suit you. Their thickness must also be the same, otherwise, when gluing, it will turn out that the joints are too conspicuous.
Think about the combination of wallpaper colors and furniture that will be in the room.

What products to choose in the bedroom

What types of wallpaper in the bedroom are suitable, and which ones are not? This is a rather difficult choice, given the variety that is on the market for wall finishing materials in our time. Each type is good in its own way, but it also has disadvantages. Some of these disadvantages make certain wallpapers unsuitable for use in the bedroom.

Let's look at the types of wallpaper and their characteristics suitable for living quarters.

The best option is to use materials made from natural ingredients for this purpose. Vinyl coverings are beautiful, but not too natural and safe, and are not recommended for use in poorly ventilated areas from a medical point of view. A good, but expensive option is textile or non-woven wallpaper. They are absolutely harmless.

In the case of non-woven materials, one must also take into account the environmental friendliness of the paint, which may be applied over them.

You can use paper wallpaper for the walls. The types, characteristics and disadvantages of this material are already described in the article.

What color the walls in your bedroom will be is a matter of your taste. We can only advise when choosing materials to resort to the same principles that apply when combining wallpapers. A small bedroom will benefit from the use of light-colored materials, a large one - on the contrary. For the bedroom, it is always better to choose calm colors, because this is a relaxation area.

All of the above rules and principles are by no means a mandatory guide to action, because history is full of cases where breaking the rules led to the best results. The main thing is that the apartment should be comfortable for you and your loved ones.

So, we found out what types of wallpapers are and how to choose them correctly.

In modern interiors, the most popular and widely used material in wall cladding is wallpaper. They captivate with a variety of colors, prints and textures and are great for decorating both small modest rooms and luxurious interiors.

But sometimes the decision to repair is made spontaneously. However, making your choice at random, in a hurry focusing only on the appearance of the wallpaper, is not worth it. It is better to thoroughly understand their differences and choose the best option.

Wallpaper. Functions and varieties

In any interior, wallpapers perform primarily a decorative function, hiding various wall defects (crevices, bumps, spots and pores) and giving them an aesthetic appearance and cleanliness. The color scheme of the wallpaper affects the illumination of the interior. Wallpaper of some types also perform the functions of a hygienic and sound-absorbing nature.

All wallpapers can be divided according to the material of the base and the front surface.

According to the base material, they are divided into wallpaper on a paper or non-woven basis.

However, it is customary to distinguish wallpaper by type in relation to the material of the front surface coating:

paper;
interlining;
vinyl;
acrylic coating;
natural materials;
fiberglass;
textile;
metallized coating or spraying;
photo printing.

Wallpapers of some types are used as a basis for painting in order to subsequently give the surface of the walls original shades. A skillful combination of different types of wallpaper on one surface allows you to zone the space and give the room a unique image.

When buying wallpaper, rolls should be selected from the same batch.

Paper

Paper wallpapers in their structure consist of paper of one (simplex) or two or more layers (duplex).

The front surface can be:

smooth with prints applied by traditional typography or by hand;
structural, three-dimensional texture of which is obtained by applying a special paint using one of the screen printing methods. They can be used for painting, which gives them the appearance of colored plaster;
embossed, perfectly hiding surface defects;
corrugated, obtained by flexographic printing.

Duplex wallpapers have a special protective surface coating. They are light and moisture resistant. Paper wallpapers with a roll weight of more than 110 g/m2 are considered to be of high quality.

Advantages:

low cost;
good breathability;
environmental friendliness;
easy gluing process;
the possibility of using for painting.

Flaws:

afraid of high humidity and water;
lose brightness over time;
fade in the sun;
do not withstand cleaning from pollution;
absorb the smell.

non-woven

Non-woven wallpaper is a group of wallpapers on a high-density non-woven base, consisting of paper fibers combined with natural and synthetic fibers. The front surface is non-woven with prints on a velvety-smooth or embossed texture. Wallpapers of this type belong to the category of anti-vandal.

Advantages:

environmental friendliness;
good breathability;
no shrinkage;
simplicity and convenience of the pasting process - excellent masking of surface defects;
can serve as a base for painting;
suitable for pasting not only walls, but also ceilings.

Vinyl

- this is a group of wallpapers with a paper or non-woven base, the material of the front surface of which is foamed polyvinyl chloride (vinyl).

The texture of these wallpapers can be:

smooth with silkscreen effect;
embossed with imitation of stone, textile or plaster;
foamed.

Advantages:

do not fade and do not fade for a long time;
resistance to mechanical damage;
easily and without damage can be cleaned with water and detergents;
perfectly mask surface defects;
simplicity and convenience of the pasting process;
wallpaper with foam texture can be used for painting.

Flaws:

do not breathe, clog pores;
are not included in the environmental category.

Acrylic

Acrylic wallpaper is a material with a paper base and sprayed on the front surface of foamed acrylic. The point method of applying acrylic makes this wallpaper lighter than vinyl.

Advantages:

good breathability;
good wear resistance;
environmental friendliness;
moisture resistance;
simplicity and convenience of the pasting process.

Flaws:

the period of use is shorter compared to vinyl;
require careful cleaning, as they do not tolerate direct contact with water.

natural

Natural wallpapers are more often produced on a paper basis, in rare cases - on non-woven. They belong to the elite category. Their front surface is made exclusively with natural materials:

reed and straw sprouts;
veneer;
algae stalks;
cork and others.

Their natural texture is preserved from dusting by coating with a special impregnating layer.

Advantages:

warm;
create a feeling of unity with nature;
environmentally friendly.

Flaws:

do not tolerate moisture. Dry clean only;
in a room with high humidity quickly lose color;
quickly gradually lose their brightness;
laborious gluing technology;
the high price category makes it advisable to use them exclusively to enhance the accents in the room or its zoning.

Glass fiber wallpaper is a paper-based wallpaper with a fiberglass front surface coating. Wallpapers of this type are included in the category of environmentally friendly, since only materials of natural origin are present in the composition of fiberglass: quartz, limestone, soda, dolomite and starch.

It is advisable to glue the walls with glass wallpaper in new houses during the period of shrinkage or in office-type premises. Such material is ideally used as a basis for applying dyes. The texture of the wallpaper repeats the reliefs of parquet and herringbone, rhombus and matting or jacquard patterns.

Advantages:

high strength;
durability (up to 25 years);
the front surface can withstand repeated repainting;
excellent means of protecting walls from cracks and destruction;
fire resistance;
moisture resistance;
immunity to mold and fungi;
do not cause allergies.

Flaw:

a narrow selection of wicker textures.

Textile

Textile wallpaper is a group of wallpapers with a non-woven or paper base, the material of the front surface of which is natural fabrics:

cotton;
velor pile fabrics;
silk;
jute.

Textile wallpapers with a front surface made of synthetic materials are less common. However, caring for such wallpaper is much easier.

To avoid settling and accumulation of dust, the surface of textile wallpapers is treated in industrial production with fire-fighting agents and antistatic agents.

Advantages:

give an attractive and exclusive appearance;
environmentally friendly;
do not lose brightness from the sun;
have an antiseptic effect (typical for linen wallpapers);
provide sound and heat insulation;
ideal for seamless finishes as they can be produced in wider rolls.

Flaws:

absorb odors;
not resistant to dirt and dust;
do not tolerate moisture;
high price;
requires the involvement of qualified craftsmen.

metal

- this is wallpaper on a non-woven or paper base, the surface of the front side of which is made by applying the thinnest layer of aluminum foil or spraying metal particles. This is a relatively new type of material.

Metallic wallpapers give the interior space a noble radiance in tones of gold, silver or bronze.

Advantages:

increased wear resistance;
moisture resistance;
provide good additional sound insulation;
do not fade or fade under the influence of the sun;
interfere with listening to the premises;
simplicity and ease of maintenance.

Flaws:

air tightness;
retain traces of mechanical influences;
require preliminary perfect alignment of the walls;
high price.

Liquid

- this is a special type of wallpaper, which in dry form is a powder, when decorating walls, it is diluted in water. The main material in the composition of such wallpapers is cellulose or silk fibers. Aesthetic appearance is given to them by natural pigments, shimmering blotches and decorative fibers.

Depending on the basic composition of the front surface, they are divided into:

cellulose;
silk;
combined.

The technology for covering walls with these wallpapers is similar to working with and painting.

Advantages:

environmental friendliness;
breathability;
have the property of elasticity;
when finishing the walls do not form joints;
give the walls a unique relief texture;
perfectly level the surface and mask defects;
have antistatic properties.

Flaws:

hygroscopic, under the influence of moisture they lose their aesthetic appearance;
long (up to 48 hours) drying of the mixture.

Photowall-paper is a wall-paper on a self-adhesive basis with the image applied on a front paper, vinyl or non-woven surface.

Depending on the photo image and size, such wallpapers are produced ready-made or on order with the desired pattern applied.

Advantages:

durability;
visually expand and deepen the space;
almost not subject to fading from the sun.

Flaws:

the surface to be glued must be carefully leveled and smoothed;
The gluing process requires a lot of patience, accuracy and perseverance.

From the variety of wallpapers offered today, having weighed all the pros and cons, and following your preferences and financial capabilities, you can easily choose the best finishing option for your room.

Having made several repairs in the apartment, we think we know almost everything about it. But every time the question arises how to choose a wallpaper. From the article you will learn what types of wallpaper for walls and their characteristics.

Given the fact that we will live with this choice for many years, wake up and go to bed in rooms with wallpaper on the walls that we ourselves preferred, we must make this choice correctly and competently.

With all this, it is important to take into account the functional purpose of each room, style affiliation, because rational use and exact correspondence to the room will affect the service life and hygiene of the selected wallpaper.

You can not glue paper wallpaper in a humid environment of the bathroom.

It is difficult to collect all types of wallpaper in a single classification. It can be divided according to characteristics, for example:

in terms of resistance to moisture - ordinary, moisture resistant, washable;
light or heavy depending on the density of the material;
pattern or surface texture.

Wallpaper types

Depending on the purpose, the following types of wallpaper for walls can be distinguished.

Paper

This type is made from thick paper, a special grade.

Depending on the method of processing paper and applying a pattern to it, paper wallpapers can be:

smooth;
structural;
embossed;
wallpaper.

Paper ones are best suited for the bedroom and living room.

washable

This type of wallpaper is two-layer. The first layer is made of interlining or paper, and the top layer is a PVC coating.

Therefore, washable wallpaper is also called vinyl. Their texture and method of drawing drawings can also vary:

silkscreen;
structural (foamy) vinyl;
heavy vinyl;
flat (flat) vinyl.

Waterproof for kitchen, bathroom and toilet. Nevertheless, in places of high humidity, even they eventually move away at the joints and corners.

Textile

They are also multi-layered. The top layer is made of fabric.

The fabric layer can be applied to various substrates:

paper;
tissue;
synthetic.

non-woven

Interlining is a paper-like cellulose material. Non-woven wallpaper two-layer. The second layer is a polymer coating.

Liquid

This type is obtained by initially mixing the dry mix with water and then applying it to the walls like putty.

Glass cloth

They are made of fiberglass and impregnated with a special composition.

metal

They are made by applying a decorative coating of thin aluminum foil to porous paper.

A thin layer of non-conductive ink is applied over the foil, and a pattern or embossing is printed over the ink.

Metal wallpaper protects the room from electromagnetic radiation.

If you are poorly versed in materials, the range of applications, then all the necessary information on a particular type, you can read the symbols on the wallpaper and their decoding.

Types of wallpaper

In turn, depending on the manufacturing technology, there are the following types of wallpaper for walls:

Ordinary

This is a type of wallpaper made of paper on which a pattern can be printed. In conventional non-primed designs, the drawing is printed directly on paper, white or colored.

In primed, the pattern is applied to paper, the surface of which has already been previously painted.

Background wallpapers do not have a pattern, but on embossed ones the pattern stands out in relief.

moisture resistant

They are printed with a special ink to which water-resistant polymers are added.

sound-absorbing

This is a paper-based wallpaper with a pile surface.

Despite the modern abundance of all kinds of building materials, wallpaper remains one of the most common and widely used finishing materials.

Where absolute cleanliness must be observed, in kitchens, dining rooms, toilets and bathrooms, vinyl is better, they are easy to wipe or wash, and they will always be clean.

Foamed vinyl wallpaper can be pasted over walls in ventilated non-residential premises. In the bedroom, they can only be used if they have an eco-friendly badge on them.

Beautiful silk-screen wallpaper can decorate the walls of both non-residential and residential premises (the latter, only if there is an environmental safety icon).

For decorative purposes, you can use velor and textile wallpaper. It is only necessary to observe certain conditions - the room should be free of dust, dirt and high humidity.

Density is also an important indicator. Practice shows that it is dense ones that are easily glued to the surface. In addition, thick wallpaper can hide small defects on the wall.

You can not discount and such a parameter as light fastness. Light-resistant wallpaper is not affected by UV rays, does not fade or become dull.

Porosity will affect the ability to pass air, which, in turn, will affect the health of people in this room.

By thickness and structure, wallpapers are divided into single-layer and multi-layer.

Multi-layer ones have a front side and a backing, which makes them easier to stick, while hiding some wall irregularities, increases their noise and heat insulation, and also increases their service life.

To date, the most popular type of wallpaper on the wall are paper. In addition to their low cost, their popularity is associated with a huge assortment of both patterns and colors.

If we consider wallpapers made of vinyl, then it is worth mentioning their higher cost. However, it comes with high quality:

more durable;
moisture resistant;
longer service life.

According to the type of surface, the wallpaper is divided into:

smooth;
embossed;
pile, etc.

Wallpapers produced in European countries have a special environmental safety mark, which is undoubtedly an indicator of their high quality.

The RAL mark means that these wallpapers are environmentally friendly.

This icon indicates that the finishing material does not emit substances harmful to the human body. In addition, they have micropores, which allows them to be used in the bedroom or in the kitchen.

According to European standards, harmful substances that may be contained in wallpaper are the following: vinyl chloride, chlorocarbon and fluorocarbon.

In addition, building materials should not emit volatile compounds dangerous to humans. Therefore, volatile solvents, softeners, heavy metals (lead and cadmium) are not used in their manufacture.

Decorative design creates coziness and makes each room unique. The existing variety of wall-paper helps to satisfy any wish of the client.

Only by choosing the right color and texture can you hide or emphasize the advantages and disadvantages of the room.

It is necessary to take into account all the functional features of each room separately. Where a person is used to relaxing, bright wallpapers should not be glued, nothing should distract from relaxation.

Show a riot of fantasy where it is appropriate, where it will be justified in a certain situation.

The location and number of rooms also dictate some restrictions. Adjacent rooms are best covered with similar wallpaper, then open doors can create an illusory representation of a single space.

Rooms in small apartments should not be decorated in different colors so as not to visually eat up extra centimeters.

The right choice will reveal the advantages of the room or hide its shortcomings. For example, if the room is small with low ceilings, you need to paste over it with wallpaper in light cold colors.

This will help to visually raise the ceiling a little and support the idea of \u200b\u200bspace. Conversely, warm and enveloping colors will help to achieve coziness in large rooms with high ceilings.

An elongated room can be visually corrected by pasting the far wall with darker wallpaper than the rest of the walls.

You can illusory lower or raise the ceiling by pasting the walls with wallpaper, which depicts vertical and horizontal stripes.

Any decorator will tell you that small rooms love small patterns and large rooms love big ones.

It will also help to choose the right one for what, and most importantly, for whom the room is intended. It is clear that for a bedroom, dining room, nursery, study or kitchen, not only different patterns are required, but also a different type.

Remember that if the kitchen and dining room in your house are combined, then the wallpaper should be of a similar shade.

Drawing for a children's room is not suitable for decorating other rooms, and the image of vegetables, fruits, flowers in vases is not appropriate in the office.

The color of your furniture will help you choose the right wallpaper. Light colors are suitable for dark furniture, which will shade it favorably. And vice versa.

Expensive mahogany is actively working on green and African colors.

Textiles also play an important role, you should not combine wallpaper and textiles with the same small pattern. Everything will merge and spoil the overall harmony of the interior.

Fashionable colors always dominate in the color scheme. Yes, yes, high fashion style is present in this market of goods. Today, designers prefer pastel colors, as well as pistachio and terracotta colors.

In choosing the type of wallpaper for the interior will help your own mood in life. What do you want at the moment: extravagance, luxury, minimalism, pastoral or expression. Flight of fancy is not limited.

Manufacturers every year produce such finishing materials that imitate and beat the possibility of reproducing any interior, even the most unrealistic. The main thing is to do everything with taste.

If you have any questions, complaints or want to leave your positive feedback, you can do it below! Leave your feedback and suggestions in the comments!

The need for cosmetic repairs one way or another arises for almost every owner, and the most popular for walls and ceilings will be wallpaper. In fact, the development and their release have come a long way of "evolution", starting from simple paper ones and ending with completely unusual variations that surprise with their texture.

Now there is a wide range of different types of wallpapers, unique in their characteristics and aesthetic properties. Finishing material fully meets the requirements of most buyers.

The wallpaper world is distinguished by its diversity. You can choose wallpapers made from synthetic and natural components, with excellent texture and a variety of colors, among which are:

eco-friendly;
detergents;
waterproof.

Characteristics of types of wallpaper

In stores, you can buy both simple and sophisticated types, the gluing of which allows you to create an unusual design. The photo shows paper wallpaper:

Thus, it is possible to choose the right wallpaper for each room. When choosing, you should focus not only on prices. It is better to spend a little more money, but to glue the walls with high quality.

So, consider the types of wallpaper for the walls. Despite the fact that modern products are largely different from each other and have a different basis, they all have in common that they are all attached to the walls with glue and have a similar functional purpose, but their performance characteristics and properties are significantly different from each other. from friend.

Paper

One of the first to consider paper wallpaper. Despite the fact that they are considered not strong enough and wear out much faster than others, they are still in rather big demand. Wallpapering requires special care: when applying an excess amount of glue, they tend to become limp, and when making careless movements, they break.

If you strictly follow the rules of gluing, do not apply a lot of glue and do not let the wallpaper become sour, then it is quite possible to get a good result. However, it is worth noting that they have low performance: they are afraid of high humidity, they can fade in direct sunlight.

In addition to the disadvantages, paper wallpapers have a number of positive characteristics:

do not affect the thermal conductivity of the walls;
let the walls breathe;
are considered environmentally friendly.

Among other things, when replacing them, it is easy to remove them, and as for the service life, it is at least five years, which is quite a lot. Pay attention to the photo below:

There are several collection series of paper wallpapers covered with a special protective layer on the modern market. This allows them to be cleaned with a wet wipe. Green wallpapers of different shades look quite original. This color is interesting for the kitchen, bedroom, corridor and hall. Rate it on the photo:

At the moment, there are several types of such wallpapers. A simplex is considered quite simple - a paper coating with a pattern or patterns on one side. Their main advantage is their low cost.

True, they burn out, are afraid of moisture and have a short service life, i. suitable for walls in rooms with normal humidity.

A more modern category includes duplex wallpaper, where two paper layers are interconnected. Duplex is able to muffle sounds and is endowed with thermal insulation qualities. On such wallpaper, a pattern or bright three-dimensional patterns are performed.

If we consider such a property as a service life, then it is much higher than that of single-layer wallpaper. Moreover, duplex gluing is easier due to its high strength and density.

The next type of paper wallpaper is foam wallpaper. The technology of their manufacture is as follows: two canvases are to be glued and covered with an acrylic polymer, which foams at high temperature. Ultimately, a finished product with a relief surface is obtained, and its distinguishing feature is resistance to abrasion.

Foam wallpapers are considered an excellent option for decorating walls if necessary to hide defects or imperfections. This is achieved thanks to acrylic spraying when creating an unusual texture, as in the photo below:

Vinyl

One of the most popular and modern types of wallpaper is vinyl, which is a two-layer canvas, where the bottom of the layers is paper or non-woven, and the top one consists of a PVC film. This makes the product more durable. Either a drawing or an embossing is applied to their surface. An example is shown in the photo:

Their relief surface allows you to hide the flaws and irregularities of the walls. They do not fade, are durable, waterproof and are not afraid of pollution. Gluing vinyl wallpaper is quite convenient. Ready-made decorated walls are easy to clean and are a good option for any room.

Foamed wallpaper - a subspecies of vinyl, with a similar structure. The top layer foams under high temperature, due to which the creation of a pronounced relief is achieved. They are durable and have a long service life.

They are moisture resistant, do not fade, retain color well, and are easy to clean with a vacuum cleaner or sponge. Green vinyl wallpaper in the interior looks pretty good. Saturated green color is not only aesthetically original, but also helps to strengthen the nervous system. Green vinyl wallpaper in the kitchen is shown in the photo:

Another innovative development is the original silk-screen printing. In the professional field, such wallpapers are called compact vinyl. They have a paper base and a vinyl and silk top.

A distinctive feature of silk-screen printing is a shiny front surface and practicality. As for the colors, most often they are dark in color with a bright bright pattern. These wallpapers are of two types:

with a smooth surface;
embossed.

Thanks to the gloss, silk-screen printing can hide small imperfections on the walls. It is worth noting that wallpapers of this type are quite expensive, and combining the pattern one way or another leads to an overrun of the material. Green screen printing looks very attractive, especially in the presence of a rich pattern, and they are most suitable for decorating a living room.

Glass fiber

Glass wallpapers, which in appearance resemble natural fiberglass, allow you to create an unusual decor.

Glass fiber is considered an excellent option for paintable wallpaper, which has a non-toxic natural base. Fibers from special glass are used as starting material. The photo shows an example of gluing glass wallpaper:

This type is often glued for painting, which is carried out with latex or acrylic paint. Glass fiber for painting find their application where it is necessary to obtain a durable, fire-resistant, washable coating for walls and ceilings. They do not deteriorate as a result of damage, do not rot or mold.

non-woven

The category of new structural wallpaper includes non-woven wallpaper. They are absolutely environmentally friendly and harmless to health. The interlining itself is a combination of synthetic and fabric fibers with the addition of cellulose. Non-woven wallpaper in the interior is shown in the photo:

Non-woven wallpaper for walls has high performance characteristics: it is dimensionally stable, does not stretch when glued and does not shrink. When gluing, the adhesive is applied directly to the walls. This approach allows you to fit the strips exactly butt-to-butt.

The positive characteristics include the fact that they:

not subject to deformation;
badly torn;
stretch if necessary;
have soundproofing and noise-absorbing properties.

With the help of non-woven wallpaper, it is possible to bridge the cracks on the plastered wall.

Textile

An original invention for interior wall decoration is textile wallpaper, produced on a paper or non-woven basis. Cotton, linen or viscose fabric can be used as the front layer. The photo shows an example of gluing in the interior:

The following video will help you figure out what types of wallpaper are there:

wallpaper borders

Special attention is required for this type of wall decor, such as wallpaper borders, which are strips of various widths. The selection of borders should be carried out in such a way that they are ideally combined with the wallpaper in color. In this case, the pattern or ornament depicted on the borders is also relevant. An interesting design of green walls with a border is shown in the photo:

As an example, the photo shows a green nursery:

Many manufacturers have adopted the production of wallpaper and borders with a similar pattern and the same color. For example, large leaves can be depicted on the wallpaper, and a little smaller on the borders. Such a detail as borders not only helps to emphasize the interior in the room, but also hide some defects due to distraction.

How to choose glue

To buy wallpaper glue correctly, you need to know what types there are. So, today there is a special wallpaper glue, which includes starch and several other components that differ depending on the type of wallpaper for which it is intended. The properties and characteristics indicated on the labels will help you not to make a mistake in choosing an adhesive:

for paper;
for vinyl and heavy;
for non-woven;
and so on.

On sale there is also a universal glue that is suitable for any type of wallpaper. Joint adhesive is also available separately.

And, of course, glue can be welded the old fashioned way. If you follow the recipe correctly, then homemade glue will not be inferior in its characteristics to the purchased one. However, it will not be good for heavy canvases.

Types of glue for walls for gluing are presented in the following video: