Non-woven wallpaper: advantages and disadvantages

The era of nondescript paper rolls with strange lurid coloring, which our grandmothers and grandfathers could hardly find in the shops, was long gone. Modern manufacturers present high-quality and diverse coatings that can not only decorate your rooms, but also solve additional problems. Non-woven wallpaper is a modern coating that is worth considering for purchase.

What it is?

The variety of patterns is formed on the canvas at the expense of the upper layer, while the lower layer is made of composite non-woven cellulose material - non-woven. It appeared not so long ago and was originally used in the manufacture of fabrics, but captured the production of finishing materials. Cellulose in its composition reaches 70%, but at the same time it is stronger and more elastic than paper. The structure of its non-woven resembles fiberglass.Its appearance resembles paper, and to the touch it is similar to cloth. The use of non-woven fabric gives the wallpaper its properties, including strength and durability.

Characteristic

There are two types of products on non-woven fabric. Their technical characteristics differ from each other:

non-woven wallpaper. In their composition is usually two layers. The bottom layer is a web pressed from cellulose fibers. The top layer is responsible for the texture of the wallpaper. Vinyl, paper or textile components are applied to it. Depending on this layer, the features of the wallpaper can vary greatly.

directly non-woven wallpaper. They consist of several layers. All layers are smooth, and only on the top layer with a special roller the necessary relief texture is applied. This type of wallpaper is very popular as an option for painting. Multi-layer coating is durable and durable. Paint is usually used water-based.

You can repaint them several times - it is very convenient for a cardinal change of design in the room.

Pros and cons of coverage

Non-woven wallpaper have a number of advantages compared with other types:

They are reliable and elastic, can only slightly stretch without deformation, so they are beneficial to use in new buildings, without fear of shrinkage and cracks on the walls.
Due to its composition and method of manufacture, the wallpaper is not deformed when exposed to high humidity in the air. They dry out and acquire the original appearance. The moisture resistance of such a coating allows it to be used in any premises.
Cellulose fibers in the composition of the coating give it environmental friendliness and the ability to pass air. Application in the bedroom and children's such coverage is safe and comfortable for residents.

Fire safety is one of the most important characteristics of non-woven fabric.
The relief surface of the wallpaper allows them to improve the appearance of the walls: to hide small cracks and irregularities.
Wallpapers are easily glued, as the adhesive is applied directly to the wall, because the coating is quite heavy. It is the perfect choice to decorate the ceiling.
Non-woven wallpaper can hold on any basis: plaster, putty, wood, drywall.
Washable wallpaper - it is extremely convenient if you have small children.
The coating has a long service life.

Wall-paper on a flizelinovy basis gain also qualities of that layer which is from above.

Paper and textiles, like natural materials, are also not harmful to health. In the case of the surface layer of PVC wallpaper ceases to be environmentally friendly.

Among the disadvantages, it is possible to single out the fact that they have a rather high cost. If you are going to paint natural non-woven wallpaper, the costs will increase several times. Not every type of such wallpaper tolerates wet cleaning.

The surface has a relief convex pattern. This is inconvenient for 2 reasons:

more dust is collected on it, and such wallpapers will require additional cleaning;
the coating is easy to damage.

The use of fabric on this basis has its advantages: such materials retain heat, reduce noise, increase sound insulation, they are environmentally friendly and aesthetic. But the cost in this case is very high.

The biggest drawback of non-woven wallpaper (although, rather, it's just a moment that you need to pay attention to when pasting) - translucency.

If you have a dark wall with yellow spots of glue, if you did not putty drywall with inscriptions or did not remove the old paint, all this will surely tread through non-woven.Therefore, it is best before you finish the surface with wallpaper, make sure that the color of the substrate is uniform and once again go over the finish putty.

Dimensions

Non-woven wallpaper are roll materials. Therefore, on sale you will see rolled up in the standard coating parameters. In Russia, in most cases there are rolls of non-woven wallpaper 1.06 meters wide. It is unprofitable to make thin coatings like paper single-layer ones so wide - when pasting they can tear from such a large area. Meter wallpaper is much faster to glue on the wall. The surface is mostly relief, and the wallpaper is heavy and thick, so you need to have as few seams as possible after pasting. And it is more convenient to store thick wallpapers in long rolls than in another Russian standard - 0.53 m wide. The length of the roll is also for non-woven coatings, and for their wallpaper it is 10.06 meters. The exception is the wallpaper for painting. They are rolled into rolls of 25 meters.

European manufacturers are looking for an individual approach to the customer. In the design workshops, they can specially produce rolls of various widths and lengths.This is especially convenient for textiles on the fleece. Because it is an expensive and capricious material. The standard of width 70 cm is widespread. It can be met and in our shops.

Kinds

Non-woven coatings can be divided into several varieties.

Smooth

These wallpapers are best suited for subsequent painting. They are made only of non-woven and are single-layered. The coating in this case consists of different types of cellulose fibers. They can be modified and unmodified, and can be glued or not. Different production methods affect the thickness and density of the layer.

Foamed

Wallpapers are two-layered and create them under the influence of high temperatures. Vinyl heats up and forms pores. This explains the foamed effect. With this method you can get a huge number of drawings on the wallpaper.

Embossed

Coatings are always multi-layered. There may be several layers of non-woven fabric, forming structural patterns. If we consider coatings with non-woven base, then they can take on virtually any form: under the decorative plaster, monogram ornaments, geometric texture patterns,flowers with glitter, etc. This coating even has the ability to accurately convey the texture of wood, fabric or leather. Therefore, they are much more economical to use if you want to imitate any expensive natural material for decoration.

For painting

Wall-paper for painting is very popular in the world and quite in demand in Russia. They are often used in the decoration of office space. As mentioned above, non-woven fabric is characterized by durability, elasticity and durability, so it is advantageous to simply periodically update the color of the walls or ceiling.

Wallpaper for painting are smooth and embossed. The choice of embossed drawings is small: mostly, these are small textured patterns. They do not require fitting when cutting wallpaper.

A significant advantage of such wallpaper is the ability to paint the ceiling or wall coverings in different colors and update the paint over time.

But her choice should be approached carefully - carefully read the description on the labels of cans. Worth stop the choice on water-based or other environmentally friendly paintso that the coating does not lose its safety and ability to breathe. And then, painted several times with heavy paints (for example,oil) wallpaper with a small structure will lose its original appearance, as the paint will clog all the space between the relief structure.

Colors and drawings

Non-woven wallpaper for painting are produced in the majority of light shades: white or yellowish, so that it is more convenient to apply paint. Coatings on non-woven base have a huge range of colors and a choice of drawings and themes.

Plain light wallpaper will fit into any room. Heterogeneous texture will make them special and pleasant to the eye. Dark shades can be distinguished by one wall: deep blue, green, purple or burgundy in tandem with wall lights will give the mysterious and mysterious atmosphere of the living room or bedroom. White color is a classic of decoration, it creates in combination with bright shades - blue, turquoise, light green, crimson, fashionable and bold interiors. For fans of brightness and unexpected solutions, the yellow color of the wallpaper will suit the combination with more soothing tones in the kitchen or children's room.

Industrial style in a studio apartment highlighted wallpaper under brick or stone. The wall or niche, highlighted by this decor, will become the central art object in the room. But the wallpaper will not convey the coldness of natural materials.Accents in the form of wallpaper with large patterns: with roses, monograms, Turkish cucumbers and twisted ornaments are suitable for interiors in a romantic or oriental style. Striped non-woven wallpaper can be combined well with solid colors.. It is better not to cover with stripes more than one wall in the room. The combination of bright colors in the stripes will give the decor a kind of surrealism, and beige and white combinations will seem strict and at the same time delicate.

Under painting often choose wallpaper with an unobtrusive texture: under the plaster, burlap, in the small cell, under the mat.

For fans of the original decor, realistic scenes and bright colors should pay attention to the photo printing. Photowall-paper on a flizelinovy basis can be with any images: huge roses, branches of orchids, sea subjects, landscapes or types of the cities. The main thing is that the rest of the room, floor, furniture and furnishings should be in soothing colors and in harmony with each other. One bright accent in the form of photo panels will suffice.

Popular brands

High-quality non-woven products are produced in Europe. In view of the small construction market, manufacturers have to compete fiercely among themselves, constantly improving the quality and improving the design of the wallpaper.

Germany rightly deserves the status of the manufacturer of the highest quality wallpaper. The German brands A. S. Creation, Marburg and Erismann are famous far beyond the borders of the country of origin. In Russia, they also earned the trust of customers. To improve the design of their wallpaper Germans invite foreign experts and even famous designers. A. S. Creation, for example, in 1993, invited to work on their collections of his world-famous compatriot - designer Karl Lagerfeld. She also, like Erismann, over the past decade has been working in cooperation with Russian manufacturers. And both companies have branches and subsidiaries in Russia. Marburg keep the quality at the highest level due to the fact that they produce their products exclusively in Germany. This is one of the oldest wallpaper factories in the country.

Italian wallpaper manufacturers are more focused on design. Italy is a colorful and distinctive country with a rich history, which the Italians show in their collections. Especially famous for this world-famous brand Sirpi. They produce several collections of aesthetic and high-quality wallpapers per year.The company Limonta initially specialized in the production of high-quality textile products. They invited leading stylists and designers to design collections. Currently, Limonta is a manufacturer of a huge range of building materials, including reliable coatings from non-woven fabric of the middle price segment.

French wallpaper makers are renowned for their bold, avant-garde and unlikely patterns.

The Camengo brand quickly broke into the wall covering market and squeezed serious competitors. Cooperation was built with other European countries. Popular products with children's and teen themes conquer buyers with cute and unusual colors and high level of manufacturing.

The young brand Casamance also gained fame in the European space. In his collections, you can choose original wallpaper for any room.

Belgium also boasts renowned wallpaper companies. Russian high-end designers order collections at Belgian factories. If you want to buy high-quality and beautiful products at low prices, then you should pay attention to the brand Grandeco.For connoisseurs of exclusive avant-garde design, Arte is constantly improving its coverage.

Swedes are fans of simplicity, functionality, air design and environmental friendliness. Borastapeter, Borosan and Eco brands demonstrate all these qualities.

The countries of the post-Soviet space are catching up with their foreign competitors in product quality and color choices. Good reviews of customers receive Ukrainian wallpaper firms "Lanita" and "Eden." It is worthy of quality at a fairly low price.

Among Russian manufacturers, Loimina and Palitra won a place in the hearts of people. They offer a huge range of colors and a variety of patterns at affordable prices. Firm Art specializes in the production of bright and memorable wallpaper. Perfect quality is provided by the German equipment used for their manufacture.

What to choose?

In the store among the presented variety can be confused. Decide which features of the wallpaper are important exactly in your case, which style you prefer in your home and how important the price factor is.

If first of all you are interested in high-quality wallpaper class economy, then pay attention to vinyl on non-woven Russian-made. Luxury wallpapers can be selected from catalogs and in the salons of major cities. Price tags reach up to 100,000 rubles per roll. Coatings of German, Italian and even American manufacturers are amazing with their grandeur, brevity and high styles. Some manufacturers of premium-class wallpapers depict imitations of great artists of various epochs on their products. To create coziness and chic in the interior at the same time you can use wallpaper with a textile coating. They have high prices, but their appearance is excellent. Some fabric wallpapers are real works of design art.

Silk and linen, gorgeous flowers, velvet and jacquard on the wall will not leave anyone indifferent. True, these wallpapers are difficult to care for and absorb the smell. Therefore, for the dining room they should not be chosen unequivocally.

Owners of playful pets with sharp claws, too, do not be discouraged. Modern development - non-woven products for painting with anti-vandal coating - this is what we need. First, you decide what shade to give your walls, and over time you can easily change it.And secondly, the increased density in combination with a layer of paint will make anti-vandal wallpaper unusually durable and not amenable to damage.

In the bedroom fit plain wallpaper of light shades. If you want to achieve a bright accent, it is better to choose a wall behind the head of the bed for this: monograms, large curls, delicate flowers will be spectacular.

Fans of eco-style, you can choose a textured wallpaper under a tree or other natural materials.

In the living room will be appropriate a wider range of colors. Trendy wallpaper under brick, concrete or stone will effectively stand out in the style of a loft. The hall can be decorated with decorative panels with large geometric patterns or stripes.

In the kitchen it is better to choose washable wallpaper without natural coatings. The wallpapers will perfectly fit into the dining area. Cheerful landscapes or extraordinary images with one large object will create a mood and unique design.