Wall murals how to choose and stick today we will figure it out. This material has been used for a long time; there are several types. And first of all, you should pay attention to the material of manufacture and then choose the right one according to your interior.
First of all, you need to decide what you want to get in the end. The choice will largely depend on this. In the video in this article, you can choose the right material and after that instructions will be given on how to glue photo wallpapers.
What can be achieved using wallpaper
We decide which wallpaper (see) to choose at the first stage. After all, the effect can be different.
In addition to excellent aesthetic qualities, this type of finish has functional advantages:
- bright spot. In a room where plain walls, photo wallpapers act as a kind of accent and occupy a central place in the decor. Of course, such a decision will require a deliberate arrangement of furniture, as well as other items - it is impossible that they block wallpaper or distract a person's attention to themselves;
- Visual expansion of space. Panoramic wallpaper with a 3D effect is now on sale (see 3d wallpaper for walls: how to choose), which qualitatively deceives human vision. If you look at them, it may seem that you are really looking at the sea or at the city landscape that opens from the veranda of the house;
- Specific direction in style. Properly selected wallpaper will set the tone for the design of the space. For example, an image with wild animals is suitable to imitate a hunting lodge, a fireplace will fit into a classic interior, and urban landscapes will fit perfectly into high-tech.
Fashionable modern photo wallpapers are made by large-format printing from such reliable wear-resistant materials as canvas, satin, synthetic-based vinyl. Also today you can buy matte latex-based photo wallpapers with self-adhesive properties. All of them provide excellent color reproduction, are highly environmentally friendly and durable.
THE ROLE OF PHOTO WALLPAPERS IN THE INTERIOR OF A RESIDENTIAL ROOM
Interior designers today looked at photo wallpapers in a new way, thanks to which they are experiencing their second birth. Modern wall murals fit perfectly into the interior and are the most fashionable and spectacular decoration of any home.
If it is correct, wisely and tastefully, to choose wallpaper, then they are able to literally visually correct the unsuccessful layout of the room, visually make the walls of the room wider and increase the space of the apartment.
Particularly suitable for this wallpaper 3d format:
The use of photo wallpaper is also relevant for zoning rooms into various functional areas.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE WALLPAPER CORRECTLY
It is not so easy to choose photo wallpapers that are suitable in design and style for the interior of an apartment or a separate room, mainly because of their huge selection. There are wallpapers for every taste and color: sandy beaches, sea depths, southern palm trees and snow-covered forests, rural landscapes and city panoramas, magnificent animals and blue skies, giant flowers and aquariums.
It is very interesting to look at such wallpapers in the interior, which are called " tricks”, which realistically imitate all kinds of interior design items - bookcases, balconies, windows and doors, stucco moldings and balustrades.
However, in choosing photo wallpapers, it is not enough to rely solely on your taste and preferences. It is necessary to select wallpaper in accordance with certain parameters.
Let's look at the types of photo wallpaper, depending on the purpose of the room in which they will be pasted:
If you decide to choose wallpaper for a child's room, then be sure to consider the age and gender of your child. Usually for young children they produce colorful wallpapers with a large pattern in muted colors. For older children, you can choose any story theme based on what your child loves. It can be science fiction, pirates, cars, space, the underwater world, ships, travel, cartoon stars or modern movie characters.
For the bedroom, it is better to choose wallpaper in soothing colors with floral motifs or a love theme.
All kinds of still lifes are well suited for the interior of the kitchen and dining area, for the hallway and living room they usually use frescoes, a panorama of the night city or stucco molding, or textured photo wallpapers imitating brick or masonry. The choice of each person is individual, and here your imagination is always where to roam. But do not forget about the overall interior design of the room and the apartment as a whole.
Wall murals need to be selected depending on the size and area of \u200b\u200bthe room in which they will be located. If the room is small, and there is a desire to visually enlarge it, then you need to choose 3d photo wallpapers in light colors with a perspective image.
It can be, for example, a path that goes deep into the thicket of the forest or snow-capped mountain peaks and the like.
In a spacious room, you can choose photo wallpapers with large images of flowers, animals, birds, historical sites and architectural monuments. All kinds of abstraction will also look appropriate.
An excessively elongated room (for example, due to high ceilings) can be visually aligned using photo wallpapers with a horizontal pattern. And, accordingly, you can visually “raise” the ceilings in a low room using photo wallpapers with vertically arranged images..
When choosing photo wallpapers, one should not forget about the degree of illumination of the room in which they will be pasted. In a sunny, bright, southern room, you can place wallpapers in more saturated, even dark tones. You can use cold shades of emerald, lilac, blue, blue, green, terracotta. Or choose photo wallpapers in coffee or chocolate color. All of them will absorb excess light, making the room more comfortable and pleasant to be in it. In a room located on the north side, to create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort, warm-colored wall murals are a good choice. These are all shades of orange, golden yellow and beige.
HOW TO GLUE PHOTO WALLPAPER CORRECTLY
In order to properly stick photo wallpapers, you must first determine the place where they will be located. It should be some kind of specific area suitable for their placement, without windows and doors (blank wall).
Nearby you can arrange large-sized furniture, without unnecessary decorative and distracting design elements.
So, let's assume that the best and most suitable for your interior wallpapers are selected and bought, we begin to glue them.
First, prepare the necessary tools and supplies:
Plastic container or small bucket
Wide brush
Roller, preferably rubber
Yardstick
Building level
Stationery sharp knife
simple pencil
pointed spatula
Pure soft cloth
First you need to prepare the walls for pasting by cleaning them of old paint with a spatula and leveling them so that they are smooth and clean, and also necessarily dry.
Then you need to lay out all the parts of the photo wallpaper on the pre-washed floor in order to see the full picture of what will serve as decoration for the room for the next few years. In addition, it is easier to imagine them in proportion to the wall.
Then, picking up a level, a ruler and a pencil, we mark the wall for each component of the photo wallpaper.
We dilute the glue, in accordance with the instructions. If we chose paper wallpapers, then we take glue for paper wallpapers, but if we purchased heavier photo wallpapers, then the glue is purchased according to their structure.
It is best not to apply glue to the photo wallpaper sheets themselves, but immediately to the wall, gluing our parts one at a time until we get the whole picture.
If we decide to apply wallpaper paste directly to the structural parts of the photo wallpaper, then we act according to this scheme. We apply the diluted glue first on one sheet of photo wallpaper using a roller or brush prepared in advance, and then apply it to the wall along the lines that were marked earlier.
We paste the sheet, starting from the top and moving down, pressing it tightly and trying to prevent warping and folds. We level everything at once with a roller, then it will be almost impossible to do this. We smooth the sheet, as if drawing a “Christmas tree” on it, moving from top to bottom, and from the center to the edges diagonally. We do the same with other components. We glue the panels, starting from the bottom, and, having finished the bottom row, proceed to the top one, until we get the whole picture.
Do not forget to diligently wipe off all the glue left on the photo wallpaper with a clean cloth in a timely manner.
If the size of the photo wallpapers is slightly larger than the size of the wall on which they are placed, you can trim the very edges a little with a sharp clerical knife or a pointed spatula.
Using photo wallpaper, you can turn your wildest fantasies into reality, create a unique cozy atmosphere of bright beauty and exquisite comfort in your home.
Photo wallpapers in the interior of the house will help to create a unique and inimitable design. Technology allows you to recreate absolutely any image of the desired size. Thus, photo wallpapers can decorate both a small area and the entire perimeter of a room.
Design features
Proper handling of photo wallpaper will have a beneficial effect on the overall result.
- In a small room, it is advisable to use a light palette.
- A photo wallpaper with a perspective image, for example, a road receding into the distance, will have a magnifying effect.
- The selected pattern should support the overall style of the interior.
- The vertical canvas will visually stretch the room, and the horizontal one expands.
- An image with imitation of stone, wood or brick can replace natural materials, thereby helping to save space in the interior.
Where can wallpaper be placed?
On one wall
One of the most common ways to decorate with photo wallpaper is to paste over one of the walls, so it draws attention to itself. The print can have a common color palette with the rest of the finish or stand out in contrast against the general background.
Part of a wall, floor of a wall
With the help of partial wall decoration with photo wallpaper, you can divide the room into zones. For example, divide the studio into a living room and a kitchen area.
You can use photo wallpaper to highlight any area, such as a fireplace or TV.
On two walls (corner)
Another finishing option is pasting two connecting walls with photo wallpaper. The image can visually erase the place of the corner, creating the illusion of being outside the boundaries of the house.
For 4 walls
A bold interior solution for home decoration. Avoid bright colors and voluminous images. The best option would be light wallpaper with a light image.
in a niche
Finishing a niche with photo wallpapers will be an elegant solution, the interior will get the necessary “zest”, while saving space.
On the ceiling
Most often, the sky is depicted on the ceiling. Depending on the design and personal preferences, it can be a clear sky with fluffy clouds or a dark canvas of stars.
On the doors
Wall murals on doors can create an association with a portal that opens the way to another place.
In the photo on the right is the hallway in black and white. The door and part of the wall are decorated with a book print.
Framed, modular picture
Photo wallpapers framed in a frame will become a real work of art in the interior of the house. It can be a large panel or modular paintings that make up one image.
On the wardrobe
On the doors of the wardrobe, you can easily apply any pattern using photo wallpaper. This method will give the interior personality and help to update the furniture.
The photo shows a compact children's room for a boy with the image of star wars on the cabinet doors. The perspective image on the wall increases the space of the room.
Types of wallpaper
- Non-woven wallpaper has the advantage of being flexible, which makes it easier to work with and gives extra strength.
- Vinyl. The vinyl coating is the basis, it is on it that the image is applied. The material is durable and wear-resistant.
- Stereoscopic, in other words, murals with a 3D effect. The image is as close as possible to the original.
- Paper. Not the most reliable option, the paper coating is easily scratched and dirty. However, it is in demand because of its environmental friendliness.
- Self-adhesive photo wallpapers are durable, colors do not fade, and the material is applied to any surface. Plus, they're easy to take care of.
- Washable or anti-marker wallpapers have the maximum level of protection against damage, this is the main plus. The coating can be washed with water and chemicals.
- Seamless. The secret is in the width of the canvas, unlike standard rolls, it can reach three meters and be applied horizontally. This width is enough to cover an entire wall.
- With texture. With the help of textured wallpaper, you can imitate a pile surface or relief of an oil painting.
- Luminous. A special paint is applied to the canvas, which is visible in a dark room. Ideal for decorating a child's room.
Photo in the interior of the rooms
Living room
The living room is the place where you can embody any ideas as much as possible. Having decorated the place above the sofa with photo wallpaper, you can designate a recreation area. A sofa and a couple of chairs will stand out from the crowd.
The photo shows a stylish living room with an unusual reproduction of France on one of the walls.
A print on the wall with a TV will not be so conspicuous, but it will decorate it.
Finishing a wall with a door can hide the doorway or, on the contrary, it is interesting to beat it.
Kitchen
In a compact or standard kitchen, it is better to use photo wallpapers in the apron area, covering them with glass. Thus, the interior will get its "zest" while maintaining space.
Wall murals on free walls are more appropriate to use in a spacious kitchen, as a three-dimensional image will bring them closer.
Pictured is a modern kitchen. One of the walls is decorated with a photo panel depicting a metropolis.
Bedroom
Wall murals above the head of the bed will help to designate the sleeping area, visually separating it from the rest of the space. In addition, photo wallpapers can become a decorative continuation of the head of the bed.
The photo shows a modern bedroom in beige tones. The wall is finished with a horizontal photo panel combined with wallpaper imitating tiles.
Photo wallpaper in the nursery
The children's room deserves special attention. This is the perfect place to use photo wallpaper. Below are some examples.
In the boy's room
football or hockey idols, favorite characters from cartoons and fairy tales, such as Harry Potter or dragons, can be depicted on the walls. For older boys, these can be favorite films or games - Transformers, Star Wars, Minecraft, Cars.
Girl's room
They can be decorated with Disney cartoon characters, such as princesses from Frozen, fabulous 3D castles or angels soaring in the sky.
The photo shows a stylized children's room for girls depicting a fairytale palace.
Teenage room
Reflects the interests and hobbies at this stage of life. The walls will be decorated with your favorite band, movie characters, cars or abstraction.
Hallway and corridor
In the interior of a hallway or corridor, photo wallpapers will not only become a beautiful decoration, but will also help to visually push the walls apart. A perspective image creates the illusion of open space.
In the photo in the classic hallway wallpaper with a perspective.
Balcony and loggia
Wall murals with a picture of your favorite country will help you create a small corner of paradise from an ordinary balcony. A photo panel with birds of paradise and a garden will envelop you in comfort, the balcony will be an ideal place for morning coffee.
Bathroom and toilet
In the bathroom, it is more practical to use tiles with photo printing. The lighter the color scheme, the more spacious the room will appear. To make the toilet room larger, a reception with an image with a perspective will help.
On the stairs in a private house
The wall along the stairs of a country house can be decorated with murals imitating a stone or brick wall and an image of the old city.
Choice of design (theme)
Flowers
They can create a completely different atmosphere in the interior of the house. Buds of pastel shades, like orchids, roses or sakura, will make the interior gentle and light.
Dandelions, daisies, peonies and poppies against the backdrop of green grass will be associated with wildlife, giving the home a breath of freshness.
A light spring mood will be set by photo wallpapers with tulips, lilies, irises or lilacs.
Cities
A photo of a city or landmark will help you to be transported into the atmosphere of your favorite country. The streets of the old city, bridges, the image of the city at night convey the mood and make the interior energetic or, on the contrary, peaceful.
Landscapes and the main attractions of other countries will create the desired energy in the house. The Eiffel Tower in Paris, the landscapes of Venice and Italy will make the interior incredibly romantic, and the image of London and the famous Brooklyn Bridge in New York, on the contrary, will make it dynamic and stylish.
The photo shows a delicate bedroom in a classic style. The interior is complemented by different shades of lilac.
View from the window
A good option for rooms lacking enough natural light. Photo wallpapers imitating the view from the window can visually enlarge the space and convey the atmosphere of a noisy metropolis or a relaxing sea coast.
Frescoes and arches
Suitable for decorating a classic interior, images can decorate a corridor, hall or bedroom.
nature on wallpaper
Nature is also able to show character. Greenery has a calming effect, such as a birch forest, a green grove, bamboo branches, or a flat field.
On the picture
Clouds, lakes, sky will give a feeling of peace and spaciousness to the interior.
Energy charge will give waterfalls, mountains and stones.
You can also contemplate the beautiful landscapes of winter, autumn, sunset or the Garden of Eden.
Photo wallpaper with a marine theme
The marine theme is suitable for decorating the interior of living rooms, bedrooms and children's rooms. The walls of the bedroom will be decorated with beaches with palm trees or white sailboats.
In a minimalist living room, it will be interesting to look at a photo with a view of the sea or ocean, and in the children's room there are ships with pirates and the underwater world.
World map
Laconic interior design. Suitable for office, nursery or living room. The color solution can be bright and unusual or discreet in the form of a contour.
Space and planets, starry sky
The boundless world outside our planet fascinates with its beauty and mystery. Finishing will look interesting not only on the walls, but also on the ceiling.
Abstraction
Photo wallpaper with abstraction will be a good option for a modern interior in a minimalist or high-tech style. And also for a teenager's room.
Cars, motorcycles and planes
An image with favorite men's "toys" can decorate the interior of an office, a men's apartment or a boy's children's room.
Animal world
An image with wild animals, such as tigers, lions, bears, leopards, wolves or rhinos, is more appropriate to place in the interior of a living room or office.
The photo shows a stylish bedroom interior with black and white wallpaper with a rhinoceros.
For a bedroom or nursery, it is better to use calm and positive photos, birds, butterflies, horses, cats and dogs.
People
The interior of a living room, bedroom or nursery can be decorated with photos of loved ones, vivid emotions of favorite idols or a faceless silhouette of a beautiful shape.
Food
Juicy fruits, mouth-watering coffee and a croissant will whet your appetite and make your kitchen cozier.
Sub material
Wall murals with imitation of stone, wood or fabric save space. Stone or brick walls are suitable for loft-style decoration.
Imitation of wood or fabric will make the interior softer and warmer.
Pictured is a modern living room. The walls are decorated with photo wallpaper imitating multi-colored wooden boards.
miscellanea
There can be an unlimited number of options. Coziness and mystery in the interior will be added by the image of unusual clocks and the road going into the distance, images on wallpaper in Japanese style or retro.
The photo shows a spacious Japanese-style bedroom. The room is combined with a bathroom.
In the photo on the right is a small living room in a classic style. Wallpaper with a road receding into the distance visually enlarges the room.
Modern design for young people can be complemented by graffiti, watercolor streaks, anime characters or fantasy landscapes.
The atmosphere of the holiday will be given to the interior by photo wallpapers with drawings of balloons.
Color spectrum
| Color spectrum | Description | Photo |
| White | The best option for rooms of any size. The room will be spacious and filled with light. |
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| Black | A dark wall will attract attention and visually appear closer. |
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| black and white | A classic combination, suitable for a modern style interior. |  |
| Green | It will have a beneficial effect on vision and mental state. |  |
| Red | It should be used carefully and moderately when finishing. The color is active and bright. |
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| Pink | Photo wallpaper in pink colors is suitable for a girl's nursery or a delicate bedroom. |  |
| Gray | A stylish shade harmoniously looks in the interior of high-tech and minimalism. |  |
| Beige and brown | Warm calm palette is suitable for a classic interior. |  |
| yellow and gold | A sunny shade will make the interior bright and envelop with warmth. Golden colors will decorate the classic interior and add luxury to it. |  |
| Purple and lilac | Delicate and mysterious colors will look good in the interior of any room. |
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| Blue and blue | Blue color calms and visually enlarges the room. Dark shades tone up and create a working mood. |
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What images expand the space?
Wall murals have unique abilities to increase the space of the room.
- A dull image, such as flowers or abstraction, reduces the room due to the three-dimensional pattern.
- A panoramic photo or a photo panel with a perspective, for example, nature with a path going into the distance, on the contrary, visually stretches the space, and a very compact room will look much larger.
- The best option for repairs in a small area, for example, in Khrushchev, will be finishing one of the walls with light-colored photo wallpapers.
Pictured is a small bedroom. The room is visually enlarged by photo wallpapers with a perspective image.
What are the sizes?
The most popular types of standard sizes:
Examples of finishes in different styles
Modern
Wallpaper in a modern style can depict geometric shapes, abstraction, the landscape of a metropolis, or imitate any natural material, such as stone or wood.
Classic
For a classic interior, wallpapers with the image of nature, imitation of oil paintings, flowers and floral patterns are suitable.
Provence
A landscape of endless lavender fields, cozy rustic greenery or an image of a fireplace and flowers will decorate the interior.
Nautical
The endless water surface, the azure coast, ships and maps are suitable for nautical-style photo wallpapers.
Loft
A embossed concrete or wooden wall will emphasize the urban style in the interior.
Combination with other materials, edging
The options for edging the canvas depend on the stylistic direction of the room.
- In a classic interior, this can be a baguette or a thin plinth. This design will look harmonious with photo wallpapers not on a full wall.
- In a modern interior, there is no need for any edging, the image looks harmonious anyway.
combination
Wall murals are successfully combined with different options for wall decoration.
Wall murals help expand the boundaries of fantasy and provide more opportunities for creating a unique apartment design. Various images can affect the visual perception of the room, increasing or decreasing it.
We often puzzle over how to make the house more interesting and original. But do not forget: everything ingenious is simple. For example, for wall decoration, you can choose wallpaper. It will perfectly decorate any interior, focusing on its originality. Be sure to think in advance and imagine what kind of wallpaper you want and where you are going to place them.
What is photo wallpaper
Previously, the word "wallpaper" was associated with some kind of unnatural white birches or something like that. Thirty years ago, photo wallpapers were called cheap, glaring sheets of paper in the light. In times of general scarcity, even this was considered a luxury. Then for some time they went into oblivion, and here again they are at the peak of popularity. Other than their name, they have nothing in common with their predecessors. New photo wallpapers are realistic, quite often they can be embodied in 3D format, which creates the effect of being on the roof of a skyscraper or on the ocean. These wallpapers are made from high quality and environmentally friendly materials.
There are different sizes of photo wallpaper. If the wallpaper is large, then it is customary to divide them into separate panels. There are two, three, four panels - these are medium-sized wallpapers, and six-eight panels are wallpapers of large sizes. Recently, murals for doors have been quite popular, their standard size is 86 by 220 cm.
It is very important to choose the right color for the wallpaper. After all, wallpapers that are made in cold colors (for example, blue, blue, green, indigo color) can visually increase the space of the room. But warm colors (orange, red, yellow) create an atmosphere of coziness and comfort. They are ideal for those rooms where there is a problem with natural light.
When choosing photo wallpaper, you need to pay attention to the manufacturer. It is recommended to buy products only from leading manufacturers, because they monitor the quality of the wallpaper.
Types of bases for photo wallpapers
For the manufacture of photo wallpaper, one of the bases can be used:
- paper. This base is the most common. It holds the ink best. In addition, it is environmentally friendly and easy to use. The paper base can "breathe". The advantage of using such a framework is affordable prices;
— photowall-paper on a fabric basis;
- non-woven, vinyl base. All of these basics are certainly good, but they are significantly more expensive than the paper version.
Wallpaper texture
High-quality wall murals are usually made using European vinyl-coated paper base and Japanese eco-friendly inks. There is a wide range of different types with a variety of subjects. The point is small - to choose a structure. There are 14 types of texture in total. Let's get to know each of them:
- decorative plaster: murals with this texture imitate the painting on the wall. This texture is quite versatile and will fit perfectly into any interior;
Coarse sand is a matte texture that is ideal for architectural landscapes. Perfectly fit into the interior of the loft;
Sand is the perfect texture for Art Nouveau. He is able to delicately convey colors and turn their tones into pastels;
- plaster - the texture is quite large and heterogeneous. It is ideal for vintage photos and old frescoes;
- satin is a texture with gloss. It is best used for panoramas and solid canvases, since joints may be noticeable during gluing;
- imitation of an art canvas. This texture fits perfectly into different interior styles - from minimalism to classics;
- painting - this texture perfectly emphasizes picturesque paintings, can imitate oil painting. It goes well with classic interiors;
linen - this texture must be combined with wood, coarse textiles and bamboo wallpaper. It is ideal for art deco, ethno, Japanese and avant-garde styles;
- frost - the texture has small villi due to which the image is matte. Hoarfrost goes well with calm and soft colors;
- geometric ornament - such a texture has a pronounced relief and will well decorate even the most modest and nondescript image;
- tiles - this texture goes well with high-tech, loft and art deco styles;
- tree bark - the texture is suitable for wood, art deco, ethno and avant-garde;
- straw - the texture is able to imitate natural material. It will perfectly fit into the style of ethno, country and Scandinavian motifs;
- coral texture imitates the pattern of a coral reef and goes well with a marine theme.
Advantages and disadvantages of photo wallpaper
Wall murals are an excellent finishing material that has a lot of advantages. These include:
— excellent appearance. Such wallpapers can easily imitate any landscape, pattern or photo. This creates coziness and comfort in any apartment;
— a rich assortment, as well as the possibility of making custom-made photo wallpapers;
- relative durability;
- a relatively fast method of gluing;
- modern wallpaper is moisture resistant;
— photowall-paper - an ideal variant of zoning of the room;
- rather low price;
— they comply with fire safety requirements;
- the photo wallpaper is practically not affected by the sun's rays, so the wallpaper does not fade;
— photowall-paper can be varnished therefore care of them is minimum.
Of course, the aesthetic properties of photo wallpapers are on top, but even they have their drawbacks. For example:
— photo wallpapers require a perfectly smooth and even surface. Only under this condition will they look impressive and serve you for a long time;
- despite the fact that the process of gluing such wallpapers does not require special training, it will still require your attention, perseverance, patience and effort;
- there are quite poor-quality photo wallpapers, which can peel off over time;
- it is important not to miscalculate with the picture of the photo wallpaper, otherwise over time it will bring you complete annoyance.
The use of photo wallpaper
Wall murals visually expand the space, so they are ideal for wall decoration in small apartments.
Too bright and colorful wallpaper should not be glued in those rooms where there is a lot of furniture. Also, do not choose wallpaper with the image of people. The best option is landscapes. In addition, they have a positive effect on the psychological state of a person, are able to relieve irritation, fatigue, anxiety and create coziness and comfort.
Photowall-paper with the image of flowers and plants, exotic landscapes, antique urban plot are very popular. For children's rooms, cheerful and bright photo wallpapers with the image of cartoon characters are ideal. For older children, wallpapers with a sports theme or on the theme of fashion, idols are suitable. For the bedroom, it is better to choose wallpaper in soothing colors. But for the kitchen, choose murals depicting fruits or mouth-watering dishes.
The average cost of photo wallpapers in Moscow
You can buy photo wallpapers in specialized Internet and regular stationary stores. Their average cost is 1000-1200 rubles for a canvas measuring 175x115 cm, 1400-1500 rubles for a canvas 254x183 cm and 2000 rubles for a canvas 366x254 cm.
Tools and materials needed for gluing photo wallpapers
So, for gluing photo wallpaper, we need:
- roulette;
- ruler or level;
- pencil;
- rollers and spatulas for smoothing wallpaper;
- stationery knife;
- brushes for applying glue;
- stepladder;
- clean, dry rags or sponges (required to remove excess glue);
- a bucket for making glue;
- glue for heavy vinyl wallpaper with a paper base;
- wallpaper.
Photo wallpaper gluing technology
First of all, you need to prepare the walls. They should be perfectly even and smooth. Be sure to get rid of the remnants of the old coating. For example, old paint must be removed with a spatula. If there are any obvious defects on the surface of the walls (pits, cracks), they must be corrected with putty. A deep penetration primer is required. After applying the primer, the walls should dry well. This is a prerequisite, because otherwise the wallpaper may peel off. The finished surface must be clean, dry, even, free from dirt, dust, grease, cracks and irregularities.
The next step is to check the photo wallpaper. Be sure to lay out all the components on the floor, fold the whole pattern and check if the picture fits. A marriage is considered: a discrepancy of more than 3 mm, the use of slightly different shades.
Then you can proceed to the third stage - to the preparation of the glue. Of course, if you purchased wallpaper on self-adhesive paper, then you do not need this step. So, for gluing photo wallpaper, you need glue for heavy vinyl wallpaper. Most often, such adhesives are sold ready-made, so you do not need to dilute them with water. Wall murals are glued at room temperature and about 40% humidity.
And finally, you can proceed to the most important step - gluing photo wallpapers. First, mark up the wall. It is best to mark on the wall the place where the wallpaper will be placed if the picture is not on the entire wall. Use a regular pencil for marking. Consider the size of each fragment. Draw a grid on the wall to guide you when wallpapering.
Wallpapering should start from the bottom left corner. Apply glue to the wall in the place where you plan to attach the first fragment. Do not apply glue to the wallpaper itself. Carefully attach the fragment along the marks and glue it, starting from the top. In order to avoid the appearance of bubbles and defects, use a special non-sharp spatula or roller. Using these tools, make movements from the center to the edges, thereby expelling excess air and glue. Excess glue should be carefully removed with a cloth or sponge, it can be damp, but not wet. This should be done as soon as possible, since the glue can dry right on the surface of the photo wallpaper.
Photowall-paper can be glued both with an overlap, and end-to-end. The recommended method, as a rule, is indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging of the wallpaper itself. Photo wallpapers that are glued end-to-end must be clearly aligned, and then the seam is rolled in with a roller so that it is minimally noticeable. Some wallpapers can be overlapped. After you glue the first canvas, you glue the second, matching the second. In this case, the edges overlap each other.
Ideal conditions for gluing photo wallpapers are 18-20 degrees. Drafts should be absent. After you finish the pasting work, it is better not to heat or ventilate the room for at least 24 hours. But it is better to wait 48 hours.
If you purchased self-adhesive wallpaper, it is advisable to take an assistant. After removing the paper protection, you need to act as quickly as possible, since the adhesive layer dries pretty quickly.
Protection of photo wallpapers with varnish
Of course, photo wallpaper is not the most reliable material. Therefore, to give it a washing effect and greater durability, you can varnish them. Any water-based varnish can be used. Lacquer should be applied with a brush in several layers. It is best to apply 2-3 layers. There must be at least 1 hour between each application. After the first layer dries, it can be rubbed with a soft brush. This is necessary in order to get a small spectacular shine of the wallpaper.
Photo wallpaper care
Wall murals, like any finishing material, can get dirty over time. Use a stationery eraser to erase pencil marks. And to remove dust, you can use a vacuum cleaner at minimum power. Large stains on vinyl or non-woven wallpaper can be removed with a sponge and soapy water. Rinse should be from top to bottom, and after removing the contamination, it is necessary to thoroughly rinse the foam.
Do not use active detergents that contain bleaches and solvents, as they can damage the texture of the photo wallpaper.
If after pasting the walls there are traces of glue, be sure to wash them off with warm water. In order for the wall murals to last as long as possible, do not lean furniture against them and do not allow direct sunlight.
Starting repairs, each family wants to make their room beautiful, while spending as little money as possible. When it comes to choosing the best way to decorate walls, photo wallpapers occupy one of the leading positions in the consumer choice rating. But how to choose a high quality photo wallpaper that would serve you for a long time and not lose its appearance? It is necessary to understand their main varieties.
This is very important, because today there are a huge number of manufacturers, each of which has its own approach to the manufacture and design of photo wallpapers. Besides The best wallpapers are not always the most expensive, therefore, focusing on their properties and characteristics, you can save.
So what are the types of photo wallpaper, and how do they differ from each other? Let's deal with this issue and find out how to choose wallpaper depending on the characteristics of the room and your own preferences.
Varieties of materials
Before deciding which wallpaper to choose, decide in which room they will be used. For a bedroom, or a hallway, photo wallpapers from any materials are suitable.
If you decide to glue photo wallpapers in the nursery, then the most important criterion should be their environmental friendliness and safety for health child. In the event that the photo wallpaper will be glued to the bathroom, it is important to choose a material that would calmly tolerate high temperatures, moisture and steam. And for the kitchen it is better to choose murals that can be easily cleaned of dirt.
What wallpaper is better in quality? To find out, let's look at the features of their composition. There are several types of photo wallpaper, depending on whether what materials are included:
- vinyl;
- non-woven;
- paper;
- fabric.
Most an economical option is paper photo wallpaper, but their cost is fully consistent with the quality. That is why it is better to use paper photo wallpapers if you do not count on a long period of their operation.
Vinyl- These are washable photo wallpapers, they calmly react to moisture and ultraviolet light. Thanks to its special properties, you can clean vinyl photo wallpapers with detergents and chemicals without worrying that they will discolor or lose their shape.
Attention! Depending on the size, photo wallpapers can be sold whole or divided into several fragments. Roll wallpaper does not have seams, but it will be more difficult to glue them on the wall. Be sure to pay attention to the quality of the picture: it is advisable to use high-resolution photo wallpapers.
Drawings consisting of several fragments are often used to create unusual paintings. They include several modules, which may differ in size, color or location level.
Modular wallpapers are quite often used to decorate the living room, hallway, bedroom and even the kitchen, because they are able to emphasize the refined taste of the owner.
Another type of photo wallpaper, depending on the way they are used in the interior, is corner Mural on the wall. They stick not to one, but immediately on two walls, combined with each other.
With the right selection of drawings with their help space can be zoned, hide surface imperfections, and also focus on the unusual structure of the walls in the room.
Original ways to decorate a room
The best wall murals are those that always fit harmoniously into the interior. But to ensure such compatibility, you need to understand the style directions. For example, for a room decorated in a Romanesque or Greek style, fit antique wallpaper. They may depict appropriate landscapes, famous personalities, frescoes or interiors.
In a classic style, it is appropriate to use photo wallpaper with strict images. In a room furnished in hi-tech or modern style, you can use abstraction. By the way, cool wall murals, posters or comics, are suitable for the bedroom and even for the children's room.
If you want the interior of your room to be different from others, then you can choose unusual photo wallpapers:
- photo wallpapers with 3D effect;
- luminous photo wallpapers;
- photo wallpapers imitating stone, wood or brickwork;
- structural murals, and many others.
Having familiarized yourself with the options for the structures of the outer layer of photo wallpaper, you are convinced that using this method you can emphasize the peculiarity of the interior.
I would like to focus on photo wallpapers that will delight you even in the dark thanks to a special manufacturing technology. These include LED and fluorescent wallpaper. The first type is a whole LED system that can change the image and brightness of the light.
LED photo wallpapers can be found very rarely, because they not very practical and very expensive.
But fluorescent-type photo wallpapers have already gained popularity and are often used. The peculiarity of such wallpapers is that at night, the drawing emits a soft light. In order to emphasize the realism of the image, fluorescent lighting is used, due to which a three-dimensional effect is created.
We told you about a huge number of varieties of wall murals for walls. What wallpaper is better to use to decorate your room - it's up to you, but in any case pay attention to their quality, practicality and compatibility with interior details. Only if these criteria are met, it can be guaranteed that you and your family will like the murals with their practical and aesthetic properties.
