Today on the market you can find many different types of wallpaper for walls with a large number of characteristics and properties that can be very different from each other. Each of them has its own pros and cons.
Classification by characteristics
To choose the right wallpaper, you need to understand that there are different types of products. There are several main classifications, depending on the capabilities and properties.
The first sign by which the wallpaper can be divided is cleaning with water:
- Regular. Only dry cleaning is tolerated. This group includes cheap acrylic and paper wallpapers.
- Moisture resistant. They do not badly tolerate light cleaning with a wet cloth or sponge, it is possible to use detergents.
- Washable. When cleaning, you can use brushes and non-aggressive detergents.
- Super washable. Can be easily washed with a brush and detergents, and are resistant to friction. These include vinyl wallpaper.
This feature is indicated on the roll label with a special wavy line icon.
The next parameter by which the wallpaper can be divided is fade resistance. It is necessary to select wallpaper in such a way that in the room where a large amount of sunlight falls, options resistant to fading are used. This setting is also displayed on the roll label as a sun icon.
An important feature is the fit of the pattern. There are options that require adjusting the edges of the wallpaper, while others do not need to be adjusted. The greater the gap, the more material is consumed.
Symbols of characteristics on rolls with wallpaper in the table.
Today the following types of wallpaper can be distinguished:
- paper;
- flesilin;
- vinyl wallpapers;
- acrylic wallpaper;
- natural wallpaper;
- glass wallpaper;
- textile wallpaper;
- metal wallpaper;
- the liquid wallpaper;
- photowall-paper.
Attention! When buying, you need to pay attention to the fact that all rolls are from the same batch, since different batches can have different shades.
Let's consider each type separately.
Paper wallpaper
The paper is used as a basis, on which the drawing is applied. For a long time, paper wallpaper was the most common option in our country.
They are the most environmentally friendly. They come in single layer and double layer. Two-layer ones are much more reliable and last longer, additionally hide small irregularities in the walls. They can be embossed - the pattern is placed on the substrate, the relief is created by the top layer. They can be glued to walls or ceilings in rooms with normal humidity levels, not suitable for kitchens or bathrooms.
Attention! The quality of the wallpaper depends on the density of the material in the roll. For paper, the optimal weight is 110-140 g / m2.
Non-woven wallpaper
It is based on non-woven non-woven fabric. It is produced by applying a polymer to a cellulose fiber base. The composition of the resulting material is very similar to paper. Used for painting if foam vinyl is applied to the non-woven base.
Wallpaper non-woven geometry PL11001-12, Leroy Merlin, Price - 352 rubles.
Attention! According to GOST 6810-2002 "Wallpaper", non-woven wallpaper is considered safe if it does not contain a vinyl layer. It is extremely difficult to find such an option and the cost is much higher. The corresponding GOST must be indicated on the packaging.
Vinyl wallpapers
Vinyl wallpaper is considered to be products based on paper or non-woven fabric, with a top layer of polyvinyl chloride (in simple words - vinyl) applied to them. Recommended for use in the kitchen and hallway.
Acrylic
Acrylic wallpaper, like vinyl, usually consists of two layers. On a non-woven or paper base, the decorative layer is made of foamed acrylic.
Wallpaper ProSpero Baby & Kids 2310-DW-A, 3575 rubles.
Textile natural wallpaper
The composition of natural wallpaper is based on a high-quality non-woven coating, unbleached or rice paper. On which a highly decorative and natural material is applied in the form of cork, bamboo, reed, jute, veneer, algae. The first variants appeared in ancient China, however, they became widespread only recently. Synthetic analogs can often be found.
Attention! Natural wallpaper must not be cleaned of dust by wet cleaning. It is allowed to use a vacuum cleaner or a long-bristled brush.
Glass fiber or paintable wallpaper
Fiberglass fabric is used as the main material; quartz sand, dolomite, soda are also included in the composition. For painting work, only the base is prepared; for decorative decoration, a special decorative weaving is made. They are mainly used in offices. Does not prick when touched, unlike glass wool. Recommended to be painted with latex or water based paints.
Metallic
Non-woven or paper is used as the basis for metal wallpaper. The decorative layer is made using aluminum foil. Refers to the wallpaper of the elite class. Perfect for high-tech apartment design.
Wallpaper Arthouse Illusions, 294700, 4490 rubles.
Liquid
This is a special dry mixture that is applied to the wall with a spatula.
Without much experience, they can be confused with structural plaster, however, their composition varies. In the production of liquid wallpaper, no sand is used; cellulose is used as the main component, which is a harmless adhesive. Various decorative fibers, natural dyes and glitters are used to improve the appearance.
This type of wallpaper is sold as a dry powder that is diluted with water before being applied to the walls. The cost of 1 kg starts from 340 rubles. It is enough for 4-5 square meters, if a thin layer is applied, dry in 48 hours. It is not recommended to use liquid wallpaper in damp rooms, because they are highly hygroscopic.
Wallpaper
Photo wallpaper is a canvas consisting of several parts of a high-quality pattern, during which a single pattern is obtained when glued. They can be non-woven, vinyl or acrylic backing. There are also glossy and matte options.
Fashionable modern photowall-paper is made by the method of large-format printing from such reliable wear-resistant materials as canvas, satin, vinyl on a synthetic basis. Also today you can buy matte latex-based wallpaper with self-adhesive properties. All of them provide excellent color rendering, are highly environmentally friendly and durable.
ROLE OF PHOTO WALLPAPERS IN THE INTERIOR OF A RESIDENTIAL AREA
Interior designers today have looked at photowall-paper in a new way, thanks to which they are experiencing their rebirth. Modern photowall-paper fits perfectly into the interior and is the most fashionable and effective decoration of any home.
If you choose the right wallpaper wisely and tastefully, then they can literally visually correct the unsuccessful layout of the room, visually make the walls of the room wider and increase the space of the apartment.
Especially suitable for this photo wallpaper 3d format:
The use of photowall-paper is also relevant for the zoning of premises into various functional zones.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PHOTO WALLPAPERS
It is not so easy to choose a wallpaper that is 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, depths of the sea, southern palms and snow-covered forests, rural landscapes and city panoramas, magnificent animals and blue skies, giant flowers and aquariums.
Such photowall-paper in the interior, which is called “ trompe l'oeil», Which realistically imitate all kinds of interior design items - bookcases, balconies, windows and doors, stucco and balustrades.
However, it is not enough to rely solely on your own taste and preferences in choosing wallpaper. It is necessary to select wallpaper in accordance with certain parameters.
Let's consider the types of photo wallpaper, depending on the purpose of the room in which they will be glued:
If you decide to choose a wallpaper for a children's room, be sure to take into account the age and gender of your child. Usually for young children they produce colorful photomurals with large patterns in muted colors. For older children, you can choose any 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 a photo wallpaper in calm 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 a night city or stucco, or textured photo wallpaper imitating brick or masonry. The choice of each person is individual, and here your imagination always has a place to roam. But do not forget about the general interior design of the premises and the apartment as a whole.
Wall murals need to be selected depending on the size and area of the room in which they will be located. If the room is small, and there is a desire to visually enlarge it, then it is necessary to choose a 3d light-colored photo wallpaper with a perspective image.
This can be, for example, a path going deep into the thicket of the forest or snow-capped mountain peaks and the like.
In a spacious room, you can choose wallpaper with large images of flowers, animals, birds, historical sites and architectural monuments. All kinds of abstraction will also look appropriate.
An excessively elongated room upward (for example, due to high ceilings) can be visually leveled using photomurals with a horizontal pattern. And, accordingly, you can visually "raise" the ceilings in a low room using photowall-paper with vertically arranged images.
When choosing photowall-paper, one should not forget about the degree of illumination of the room in which they will be glued. 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 take photo wallpaper in coffee or chocolate color. All of them will absorb excess light, making the room more comfortable and pleasant to be in. In a room located on the north side, to create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort, wallpaper in warm colors would be a good choice. These are all shades of orange, golden yellow and beige.
HOW TO Glue PHOTO WALLPAPERS CORRECTLY
In order to properly glue the wallpaper, you first need to 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, suppose that the best and most suitable wallpaper for your interior has been selected and purchased, we begin to glue them.
First, we will prepare the necessary tools and consumables:
Plastic container or small bucket
Wide brush
Roller, preferably rubber
Yardstick
Building level
Stationery sharp knife
Simple pencil
Sharpened spatula
Clean 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 always dry.
Then you need to lay out all the parts of the photo wallpaper on a pre-washed floor, in order to see the full picture of what will serve as the decoration of the room for the next few years. Moreover, 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 murals, then we take glue for paper wallpapers, but if we purchased heavier murals, then glue is purchased according to their structure.
It is best not to apply glue to the sheets of photo wallpaper themselves, but immediately to the wall, gluing our parts one by one until we get the whole picture.
If we decide to apply wallpaper glue directly to the structural parts of the photo wallpaper, then we proceed according to the following scheme. First we apply the diluted glue on one sheet of wallpaper using a roller or brush prepared in advance, and then we apply it to the wall along the lines that were marked earlier.
We glue the sheet, starting from the top and moving down, pressing it tightly and trying to avoid skewing and folds. We align everything at once with a roller, then it will be almost impossible to do this. We smooth out the sheet, as if drawing a "herringbone" on it, moving from top to bottom, and from the center to the edges along the diagonal. We do the same with the 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 carefully and timely wipe off all the glue remaining on the wallpaper with a clean cloth.
If the size of the wallpaper is slightly larger than the size of the wall on which it is placed, you can trim the very edges a little with a sharp stationery knife or a sharpened spatula.
Using photowall-paper, you can make your wildest fantasies come true, create a unique cozy atmosphere of bright beauty and refined comfort in your house.
First, answer the following questions.
1. What is the purpose of the premises?
Any wallpaper is suitable for bedrooms and living rooms. If you want beauty and practicality, pay attention to non-woven and textile.
It is better to glue paper ones in the nursery: they are the most environmentally friendly and cheapest. If the child ruins the walls, it will not be easy to re-glue.
In the kitchen or in a studio apartment, vinyl wallpapers and non-woven wallpapers with moisture-resistant impregnation will last for a long time.
In rooms with high traffic and temperature changes (corridors, hallways,) vinyl wallpaper, paintable wallpaper or liquid wallpaper is also recommended.
It is better to zone the room with natural and photo wallpaper.
2. Are the walls even?
Best of all, irregularities are hidden by non-woven, vinyl and textile wallpapers. Worst of all are paper ones.
3. Is there a lot of light there?
The darker the room, the lighter the wallpaper should be. If the room is on the sunny side, you can take dark wallpaper, but with high lightfastness. To determine it, study the pictograms on the roll.
- Half sun. The wallpaper is only suitable for darkened rooms.
- Semi-sun with a plus. With constant exposure to ultraviolet light, the wallpaper will lose its brightness.
- The sun. The wallpaper is suitable for rooms with windows to the sunny side.
- Sun plus. The wallpaper does not fade even with constant exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
4. What is the humidity there?
In rooms where water is dealt with, but ventilation works well, any wallpaper can be glued. The main thing is that they have a moisture-resistant impregnation.
In rooms with poor ventilation, it is necessary to glue "breathable" wallpaper: paper or non-woven on a paper basis. It is better to refuse vinyl and textile. In high humidity conditions, it can grow under them.
4. Will there be children and / or pets indoors?
If so, the wallpaper must be washable and resistant to mechanical damage.
According to the degree of resistance to moisture, wallpaper is divided into waterproof, washable and super washable.
- One wave means that the wallpaper can be wiped clean with a slightly damp cloth, but not rubbed.
- Two waves indicate that the wallpaper can be thoroughly washed.
- Three waves - can be washed with detergent.
- One wave and brush - slightly damp with little friction allowed.
- Three waves and a brush - can be washed with detergents and rubbed with a brush.
The strength of the wallpaper is indicated by the icon with a hammer.
What material to choose
In the store, you will see racks with hundreds of wallpapers. In order not to get confused, remember that by the type of base, wallpaper is divided into paper and non-woven.
The difference is that they always apply on the paper base (sometimes they smear the walls as well), but not on the non-woven base (the walls are treated with glue).
According to the type of the upper decorative layer, wallpapers are subdivided into paper, non-woven, vinyl and textile. There are also such unusual wallpapers as liquid or glass cloth. Strictly speaking, this is not a wallpaper at all.
Let's consider all types of wallpaper in more detail.
They are made from different grades of paper and are single-layer (simplex) and multi-layer (duplex).
Simplex - thin and light (less than 110 g / m²) with a typographic print.
Duplex wallpapers are heavier (the highest quality ones weigh from 140 g / m²), the pattern is not only printed on them, but also embossed.
Paper wallpapers are very popular as they are varied in prints, breathable and inexpensive. But they have many disadvantages.
- Difficult to glue (they get soaked, bubble, turn yellow from improperly selected glue).
- They are afraid of moisture (even with a moisture-resistant coating, they will not last long).
- Easily damaged and overwritten.
- They lose over time.
- They poorly mask the imperfections of the walls.
Non-woven fabric is a non-woven material made up of cellulose fibers and polyester. Similar to paper, but heavier, thicker and more durable.
Non-woven fabric can act as a base and as an independent material for wallpaper. In the latter case, the pattern is applied by hot stamping. Non-woven wallpaper in its pure form is quite expensive and has a meager range of designs, but it has many advantages.
- Resistance to mechanical damage.
- Easy to stick and maintain (as a rule, they have moisture-resistant and sun-protective coatings).
- Environmental friendliness.
There are very few 100% non-woven wallpapers on the market. The most common non-woven vinyl wallpaper.
Vinyl is a wallpaper, the top, decorative layer of which consists of polyvinyl chloride (vinyl) or other polymer material. The base can be paper or non-woven.
Depending on the method of applying the pattern, vinyl wallpapers are divided into foamed (under the influence of high temperatures, the vinyl layer is foamed and a textured pattern is created) and hot stamping (the vinyl layer is rolled under textured rollers in a high-temperature chamber). Compact vinyl, heavy vinyl, silk screen printing, inhibition - these are all hot embossed wallpapers.
Vinyl wallpaper: on the left - foamed, on the right - hot stamping
Vinyl-covered wallpaper is controversial. On the one hand, there are many advantages:
- Excellent wear resistance.
- Can be washed, including using detergents.
- Perfectly mask irregularities, cracks and other imperfections of the walls.
On the other hand, they do not breathe at all, they do not burn during time, but smolder, emitting toxic substances. They are difficult to glue: heavy, glued only end-to-end (there will be overlaps). Plus, it's a pretty expensive option.
Textile wallpaper consists of several layers: a paper or non-woven base plus a decorative layer of linen, silk, cotton, felt, velor or jute.
Such wallpapers look luxurious, they have good noise and heat insulation, they hide the flaws of the walls well. And jute and linen are still resistant to sunlight. But textile wallpapers also have disadvantages:
- Expensive (often sold not in rolls, but in running meters).
- Build up dust (not suitable for) and absorb odors.
- Difficult to clean (some can be vacuumed, for some a damp cloth is acceptable).
- Difficult to glue.
Other types of wallpaper
They can have both paper and non-woven backing.
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The highlight is that the canvases make up a single picture. Wall murals are suitable for highlighting one or two walls. They are also often used to visually. They are environmentally friendly and not very expensive.
Use plain paper or foamed non-woven, as well as fiberglass wallpaper.
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The latter are made of fiberglass threads impregnated with special compounds and have a clearly expressed texture. The choice of textures is small (Christmas trees, diamonds, matting), but glass wallpaper can be repainted many times. At the same time, they almost do not lose their appearance.
They consist of a paper or non-woven base and a decorative layer of foamed acrylic.
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They are not as heavy and expensive as vinyl, but they are not as durable as either. It is also a plus that acrylic wallpaper allows air to pass through freely.
They are produced, as a rule, on a paper basis, and natural materials serve as a decorative coating: bamboo, veneer, reeds, straw, algae, and so on.
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Such coatings are very heavy - you cannot stick to ordinary wallpaper glue. Usually they are used for and decoration of small sections of walls.
It is a cellulose mixture with glue and decorative splashes.
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Liquid wallpaper is applied to the wall with a spatula. This wall covering is suitable for hallways, corridors, balconies. In case of mechanical damage, they can always be tinted, but you should not wash liquid wallpaper.
How to choose a color and pattern of wallpaper
Having decided on the type of wallpaper, having counted, you will need it, and having found the appropriate rack in the store, you can choose a pattern and shade. We will not limit the flight of your imagination, but recall a few basic rules of interior design.
- The smaller the room, the smaller the drawing. Large compositions on the wallpaper "eat up" an already small space. Wallpaper with vertical stripes will make the room taller, and horizontally wider.
- Plain and even more glossy wallpapers are glued only on perfectly flat walls. It is better to mask imperfect surfaces with the help of variegated embossed wallpaper without shine.
- Photo wallpaper or natural wallpaper on one wall is an excellent solution for zoning and expanding space. The main thing is to choose the right picture and shade of background wallpaper.
- The shade of the wallpaper should be roomy. So, for a bedroom where a person sleeps and generally spends quite a lot of time, it is better to choose calm pastel colors. In the kitchen, walls can be pasted over in delicious colors: orange, green, yellow.
- In small rooms, avoid blacks, whites, and contrasts (blue plus orange, purple plus yellow, and so on). This enlivens the interior, but makes the space visually smaller.
Remember: the lighting in the store is brighter than at home, and the wallpaper roll always looks different than on the wall. Be prepared for diverging expectations and reality.
What else to look at before buying
Take the sealed roll in your hands and read the insert carefully.
To avoid surprises during the repair in the form of a subtle difference in shade or pattern, always take wallpaper from the same batch and with the same article number.
And the last thing. Be sure to clarify on what conditions you can return the wallpaper if you suddenly don't like it.
Stylish wallpaper can turn into the main decoration of a room. Many people will think that wallpaper in the interior is a trend of the last century, but today manufacturers offer such realistic canvases that from afar they can be mistaken for a panoramic window to a beautiful city or a door to an outlandish garden. Today everyone will be able to choose for themselves exactly the picture that will become a decoration of the house.
What kind of wallpaper are
We bring to your attention those types of photowall-paper that are most often used in interior design:
- Paper. In this case, the photo or picture is applied to a paper base. These are the most unstable in terms of operating time, but they often attract a buyer with a low cost. The average cost of 1m 2 is about 600-700 rubles. For example, you will need to pay about 3600-4000 rubles for a 3x2 paper web.
- Vinyl wallpaper is denser than paper. They can be easily glued to the surface, and such material can be cleaned with a damp sponge or cloth. The price for 1 m 2 is about 800 rubles, so a good-quality canvas will come out relatively inexpensive.
- Non-woven wallpaper is characterized by increased durability. Non-woven fabric is environmentally friendly, therefore it is used to decorate children's rooms or bedrooms. Besides, this material is moisture resistant. Inside, it contains pores that allow air to pass through and prevent water from accumulating inside. As a result, no fungus is formed. The cost of non-woven fabric is not high, but the quality is high.
- Laminated. This is a high quality wallpaper that can last a person for about 15 years. Their advantages are easy to stick and wash, do not fade in the sun and look great throughout the entire service life. The cost of 1 m 2 will be about 900 - 1000 rubles. These options are called vandal-proof, since lamination on the surface protects the material from damage. This option most of all resembles photographs, and also there are glossy and matte.
- Seamless is a premium option as it does not contain vinyl, looks expensive and is easy to install. Their advantage is that after pasting, no joints are visible on the canvas.
- Self-adhesive - they are matte and glossy, sometimes equipped with a protective lamination, and no glue is used for installation. Used for pasting mirrors, glass, washable kitchen aprons.
- On the canvas, the most expensive model. Viscose, linen and silk are used in their manufacture, therefore they are the most expensive. You can buy 1 m 2 to order in the online store for 5,000 rubles.
Unacceptable mistakes when choosing a wallpaper design
Here is a list of errors that can negatively affect the overall appearance of the room.
- Selection of unsuitable images. For example, if the furniture set in the room is made in a classic style, and the walls are covered with paintings of modern cars. In this case, there will be a dissonance and dispute between styles.
- Overlapped pictures. Flowers, paintings, TV bracket or photo frames cannot be hung on the wall covered with wallpaper. Accept that you gave this wall to a realistic canvas, and nothing else should be on it. Otherwise, it is better to use self-applied ones.
- Initially low-quality wallpaper with a discrepancy in tones. This happens if low-quality ink was used during printing or if part of the wallpaper was added from another batch.
Important! In order not to later be disappointed in the choice, carefully lay out the component parts of the canvas on the floor, inspect whether the drawing turns out to be monochromatic. If you notice discrepancies, return the purchase to the store or ask the sellers to replace the marriage.
In which rooms can photo wallpaper be used
The living room is the most adequate place for placing images on the walls. In this room, a person takes a break from workdays, spends his free time with his family. Therefore, the idea to glue the wallpaper in the rest room is the most adequate solution.
Let's take a closer look at the features of the choice of photo wallpaper for each of the rooms.
- When choosing a cover for the living room, keep in mind that you need to place it in the recreation area, in other words, near the sofa or armchairs. Two placement methods are suitable: photocells are located either behind the back of the sofa, or so that sitting on it, you can admire the image.
The fashion trend is an accent wall that completely draws the view of the person entering. You can even place a TV on such a surface, but in this case the drawing should be chosen abstract without obvious, large elements. Many users doubt whether photowall-paper is fashionable, and whether their gluing will become tasteless. We say with confidence that fashionable wallpaper will not only decorate the room, but also allow the creative owner to show his bright individuality.
Important! Recently, they are gaining more and more popularity, expanding the space due to the well-known 3D effect.
- The bedroom is designed to soothe, promote relaxation, create an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation, so landscapes, flowers or animals will be appropriate in this room. Before starting gluing, you should decide which wall will become active, and arrange the furniture so that it does not overlap the wall. Before choosing a wallpaper for a bedroom, pay attention to which side the windows face.
If the windows face south, then you can choose panels of darkened, cold shades, and if to the north, then take white, but not hospital, but creamy tones with bright patterns. After mounting photo prints, try not to clutter up the wall, place tall racks, or hang shelves. Traditionally, the active wall is located either behind the head of the bed, or opposite it. Apply contrasting or plain wallpaper to the rest of the walls.
- To choose a suitable photo wallpaper for a small kitchen, you need to consider 3 De photo wallpaper, which depicts open windows, open spaces, terraces that expand the space of a small room.
In addition, canvases with roses, tulips, flowering trees or any kind of fruit will look organic in the kitchen. However, there is a problem that due to the clutter of headsets and equipment, it is not possible to select a separate active wall.
- Children's design with photo wallpaper should be bright and cozy at the same time. Be sure to take into account the child's hobbies and his opinion about the future interior.
Important! When choosing, be sure to study the catalog of wall murals with your child, which describes the materials, features of care and provides a photo of the future result.
- The area of the hallway or corridor can be expanded by pasting images extending into the distance. It can be a sea landscape, a road, a flowing river, or an open veranda.
Wall murals are equally suitable for both small-sized premises and large areas, provided that they are selected and placed correctly.
The most popular design theme for photo wallpaper
We present to your attention a selection of the most popular options for photo prints, having studied which you can either order your favorite options or simply find similar ones.
- An image of the city looks impressive in a living room or in a teenage room. In this case, the question of which fashionable wallpaper with urban themes to choose depends solely on the preferences of the owner.
A photo of a modern city may contain towers, bridges, skyscrapers, roads, etc. In addition, the picture can be either day or night.
- The animals look very impressive and fit into the African interior.
- Cartoon characters or animals never go out of style. They remain relevant at all times.
- Panoramic landscapes push apart the walls of the room, and if you do not have enough footage. Within the city, this is a way for a person to unite with nature.
- Cars and planes. Before starting with the technique, make sure that the rest of the furnishings match the active wall surface. It is better that the atmosphere in such a room is minimalistic.
- Flowers are versatile and versatile. They are suitable for any room, and any decor will suit the colors.
Wall murals in the interior of the apartment will look stylish and fashionable, but when choosing, you should think over all the little things, starting from the situation and the purpose of the room. If all the recommendations are followed, the active canvas will become the pride of the apartment owners.
Video: How to choose a wallpaper
Photowall-paper how to choose and glue, we will figure it out today. This material has been used for a long time; there are several types of them. 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 the wallpaper.
True, when working with it, you must adhere to some rules:
- To seal cracks and cracks, we take a thick putty - in this case, work should be carried out with a narrow spatula, applying the composition crosswise;
- After waiting for it to dry, it is necessary to remove excess putty using sandpaper;
- After that, the entire surface is treated with a more liquid solution - one should be distributed evenly and in a fairly thin layer, for which a wide tool is useful.
Attention: If the room is undergoing major repairs, then it is best to take drywall to level the walls. But this in no way exempts from processing the base with putty.
The last stage of the preparation work is the surface treatment with a special primer (see Primer for wallpaper: which one to choose and how to use it) - it must have antiseptic properties, which helps to prevent the occurrence of mold and mildew on the front side.
Now the wall is ready, you can move on to the necessary tools - the work on gluing such a finishing material requires extreme concentration, so you should not be distracted by looking for a roller or knife.
Instrument preparation
Of course, we need a container where we will knead the glue. It can be a basin, a bucket, a saucepan - in principle, anything. Many are interested in the question of what kind of glue is suitable for working with such a material.
Remember:
- On sale there is a special composition for this type of wallpaper;
- You can buy a composition marked "for vinyl" - it contains antifungal agents;
- Ordinary all-purpose glue is also fine.
Be sure to smell the composition - the smell should not have a hint of acetone and be too harsh. There is also a point - the thicker the wallpaper, the thicker the glue will be needed: this rule applies to all types of finishing material in question.
In addition to containers for diluting glue, we prepare:
- Pencil, plumb line and tape measure;
- A wide brush or roller made of soft material with which the glue will be applied;
- A rag with which we will remove the composition from the front side;
- Rubber brush for smoothing the wallpaper along the wall;
- Stationery knife.
After we start marking the wall
Before directly performing the work, it is worth excluding drafts in the room, ensuring the optimal temperature regime (about twenty degrees), removing the plinth, switches, and so on. And only then can the walls be marked.
This process is carried out in accordance with the following sequence:
- We lay out all parts of the image on the floor, carefully combining the edges - the picture should be perfect, since the final result depends on this stage. We measure with a tape measure the width of each fragment separately;
- The markings on the wall start from the window - take a level and a pencil, mark up the starting sheet. Keep in mind that the horizontal and vertical lines should form a right angle in the end. In the same way, we continue the process along the entire length of the surface that will be pasted over.
The layout of the walls is the most important process, since the correct execution will depend on how even the final image will turn out.
Everything should be done quickly enough - there is no need to wait until the canvas is completely saturated or the glue dries, for this reason it is necessary to provide complete freedom of time. Professionals advise not to stretch the process for several days - to glue several canvases today, and a couple more the next day.
Warning: Doing so can lead to misalignment of the image - and the end result is likely to upset you.
- We take a clerical knife and cut off the fields of the material with it. The tool should be sharp enough, and for best results, arm yourself with a ruler. All manufacturers of photomurals mark the fields in white;
- All panel elements are folded face down on the floor - before doing this, do not forget to thoroughly wash the floor or cover it with oilcloth. The canvas that will be glued first should be at the very top;
- Apply glue to it with a wide brush or roller. Pay special attention to the corners. To get the perfect result, we advise you to apply glue to the surface to be treated, but this condition is not required;
- We do not waste time and glue the finished piece of wallpaper, its location should correspond to the markings on the surface;
- The canvas is smoothed with a rubber roller or a wide brush, moving to the edges from the center - in this case, you should not rush, we carefully go through every centimeter. We immediately remove excess glue with a regular rag.
The remaining pieces with glue in compliance with the same technology, overlapping the next sheet by twenty millimeters. Do not forget to constantly monitor the correct alignment of the image.
The last step in the photo wallpaper sticker is trimming the edges (if required), cutting out places for switches and sockets. The resulting surface must be covered with a solution that provides protection from moisture and sunlight. Keep in mind that the final work can be carried out only after the pasted wallpaper is completely dry. Do not forget that you need to return the skirting boards and everything that was removed in advance.
Self-adhesive material
Having figured out this process, many stop choosing just this type of finishing material. Indeed, manufacturers say that there will be no difficulties with their application - he removed the protective film, attach the fragment to the surface and smoothed it out.
Attention: people with some experience in this area are sure that even a few beginners will not cope with such a job.
- Even one person can make everything the usual option. Think for yourself - you need to first remove the protection and lean the picture as quickly as possible. The glue dries quickly, the picture constantly sticks together at the edges, and when it is applied, folds begin to appear on the surface that cannot be smoothed out.
- If you do not have the necessary experience in repair work, then it is better not to carry out experiments and stick simple photo wallpaper - it is quite simple, affordable and can be dealt with without outside help.
- With the help of the finishing material in question, you can decorate the interior in any room in an original way. The selection of a specific pattern, of course, is carried out individually - a huge assortment is presented on the market. But when applying the material, you should adhere to the rules and recommendations that were described above. Only in this case can you count on a successful result and a long service life of the material.
If you take care of the wallpaper properly (constantly saturate the protective top layer with a simple damp cloth), then this period will be seven to ten years. Do not be afraid to take on such work yourself. The main thing is to strictly follow the recommendations and then the end result will be a decoration of your interior and your personal pride.
You now know how to choose a wallpaper, look at the photo and select the option you need. Having done everything with your own hands, you will do the job efficiently and at the same time reduce costs. You can take your time to do literally everything.