What do the notation on the wallpaper mean?

Surely, each of us at least once faced with an independent repair of the apartment. For many, this is a very long and complicated process that needs to be approached wisely.

When buying wallpaper, most people pay attention only to the drawing they like, and nobody thinks about how the wallpaper behaves in the room. Although, all the technical characteristics are carefully indicated by the manufacturer on each roll. But what exactly do they designate, and why it is necessary to pay attention to them, we will try to deal with you.

Marking wallpaper allows you to correctly choose the material for pasting any room, based on the technological properties of the material. The range of this product is so large that many may simply get confused and purchase coating that is completely unsuitable in its properties and characteristics for a specific room.And in the future, this discrepancy can lead to disastrous results, in the best case, the wallpaper just fall off, and you will need to re-do the repair. In order not to spoil the mood of yourself and your loved ones, you need to study the label in advancewhich is enclosed in each roll.

Most often you can see various small icons, they are one of the fundamental factors in choosing the right coating on the wall. Knowledge of this information will greatly facilitate your choice and help you correctly calculate the required amount of material, as well as allow you to save not only money, but also time for repair work.

Next, we consider in more detail what the icons on the roll of wallpaper for the walls mean, and also try to figure out what you need to pay attention to when buying. The marking below means that you can see these signs on the label of all types of wallpaper, including paper, washable, non-woven, cork, fabric, and so on.

In addition, the decoding of the icons will help to learn how the material will behave with excessive moisture and bright light. Knowing all these factors, work will be much easier and more enjoyable.

Each type of wallpaper necessarily has the letter abbreviation. These symbols will show what material this coating is made of. This is necessary in order to choose the right material for finishing the premises. For example, for the kitchen never use paper types of wallpaper, as they will very quickly become unusable. So, the lettering may be as follows:

• And - wallpaper coating based on acrylic;
• B - paper;
• BB - foam vinyl coating;
• RV - wallpaper with embossed vinyl;
• PV - flat vinyl;
• STL - glass wallpaper;
• CTP - structural coating, as a rule, for painting;
• Tks - textile.

Let us dwell in more detail on the graphic images that are listed on any roll.These are mandatory symbols that indicate the necessary installation work and Coverage Terms:

• These designations indicate moisture resistance level (wavy lines) and resistance to mechanical damage (wavy lines with a brush). Accordingly, the more waves, the material is more resistant to moisture and detergents. The last symbol indicates that the wallpaper can be washed with a soft brush and use chemical detergents.

• Signs pointing to fade resistance (denoted by the sun). Here, too, there is a spread from the smallest to the maximum. That is, the average lightfastness indicates that the wallpaper fade quickly with prolonged contact with the sun's rays. Excellent light fastness means that such products can be exposed to the sun rays year-round, and the paint will retain its original brightness for a long time.

• Symbols with a brush indicate that how to glue wallpaper covering against the wall. You can find out from them, apply glue directly to the canvas or wall, how to glue self-adhesive wallpapers, and whether special glue is needed (additional information frommanufacturer or need to check with the seller).

• Marking with arrows is designed to understand how to connect the canvas. Arbitrary sticker is a designation for wallpaper without picking a pattern. Symmetrical arrangement means that a pattern is required for a holistic image. Offset arrangement of the picture - need fitting fittings to get the right picture.

The last marking indicates how much the canvas needs to be shifted in order to get a complete picture. Sometimes the figure 64 is found instead of 53. This means that direct fitting of the pattern is possible only after 53 or 64 cm, respectively.

Many manufacturers of wallpaper materials are trying to produce environmentally friendly products in order to maximize the safety of not only people, but also the environment. To this end, an additional inspection and certification in production and in special laboratories.Upon its completion, the relevant documents are issued, and certain markings are affixed to the wallpaper confirming the safety of the product. Currently, some of the main eco-labels are:

• Leaf of Life is the only Russian company that is internationally recognized.
• Nordic Ecolabel is the official labeling of the Scandinavian countries.
• European flower “Ecolabel” and Organic Europlayer are insignia of the European Union.
• Blue Angel "Der Blaue Engel" - a sign of German environmental certification.
• FSC is a German forest organization.
• MSC is a certification mark of an English company.

Therefore, if you see such differences on rolls, you can safely buy this product without fear of harming your health.

If you carefully study the information on the wallpaper roll, you will be able to see additional symbols that will prompt you about the most secure product. For example:

• RAL - a distinguishing mark of quality from Gütegemeinschaft Tapete (Germany), which confirms the conformity of the product with the declared technical characteristics and safety standards for humans and the environment.

• CE 2013 EN1502 - confirms that the product is a decorative wall covering and meets all European product quality standards. In addition, the wallpaper must necessarily go as an application of the operational declaration.

For children's rooms, paper, foamed vinyl and structural wallpaper are mainly used. First of all, this is due to their practicality and environmental friendliness. In addition, vinyl and structural materials can be washed periodically, which is often a necessity in the nursery. Of course, for children it is important that the walls of their rooms are bright and beautiful, so you need to give preference to materials. with very good light fastness.

As you have seen, to understand the entire labeling of wallpaper is not so difficult. These are simple signs that can be understood even at the level of intuition. Now, with the help of acquired knowledge, you can easily select the necessary material for pasting your room. And the achieved result will surely please you and your loved ones.

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