Wallpaper under the Venetian plaster: the pros and cons

When it comes to finishing the walls or ceiling, the raw materials for lining are selected based on the available budget and physical capabilities. If it may seem that the plaster of the walls is a rather troublesome and difficult task, then wallpapering imitating plaster will be the best way out in this situation. These include wallpaper under the Venetian plaster, having their own special qualities.

Wall-paper under the Venetian plaster is a material of roll type of mainly meter width. This is a wallpaper material imitating a kind of decorative plaster mix. Imitation is possible through several methods of texture, which include:

• small relief;
• the contrast of the tones used;
• visual imitation of liquid marble.

In the modern construction market, trademarks offer customers various options for such coverage.They call paper, non-woven and vinyl wallpaper. Sometimes they include silk plaster and coarse-grained liquid varieties under the imitation of marble chips. In fact, the last 2 species in the category do not enter into force of their composition.

Paper products are distinguished by flatness of the panels. These are the easiest options for imitation Venetian plaster. But among the lines you can find some pretty interesting solutions with a volumetric effect (3D). From a distance, cloths are able to convey not only color and reflection, but also a sense of depth. Typically, such solutions are inherent in canvas with photo printing or photo wallpaper.

Vinyl wallpapers occupy a leading position in the imitation of Venetian plaster. Of all the varieties they are more dense, may have several layers. This factor determines the depth of the relief and allows you to reliably recreate the aging and cracking of surfaces. No less luxurious, they convey the texture of marble stone.

Flizelinovye models are more elastic. They are thinner than vinyl analogs, are more environmentally friendly, do not emit harmful substances during operation, they are durable, they can have a small relief.Models look expensive and simple in pasting the bases.

Wallpapers under the Venetian plaster have a lot of advantages:

• Plaster theme is fresh and original. Due to realistic imitation, wallpapers can transform any, even the most ordinary interior composition.
• They are aesthetically appealing. This finish looks beautiful, it does not overload the interior, does not limit the design in the number and arrangement of furniture details.

• Such a finish is variable and realistic in type of effect. Due to the special texture, the wallpaper is able to repeat different versions of the pattern, including scuffs, chips, hollows.
• Saving of time for facing. Sticky wallpaper data is faster compared to plastering surfaces.
• Wallpaper-imitation different rich color palette. Among the colors you can choose the option, taking into account taste preferences and the available budget.
• This decor is a bright accent of the room. With it, you can zone the space to give it an unobtrusive organization.
• This finish goes well with other types of decorative coatings.For example, you can combine such wallpaper with a torn stone, wall panel, stretch film, drywall.
• You can decorate any room with such wallpaper. Depending on the type of material used, they can decorate the living room, bedroom, study, home library, corridor, hallway.

• Based on the complexity of the relief and composition of the material, they differ in cost. Manufacturers provide an approach to each potential customer.
• These wallpapers are a great alternative to painting. At the same time, the presence of relief sometimes allows to mask minor irregularities of the foundation.
• Products are an excellent background for placing mirrors, paintings, panels. They harmoniously look at the planes of the video or adioozon, working corners, successful in emphasizing the fireplace projection or guest space.

With a lot of advantages of wallpaper for Venetian plaster, there are also disadvantages:

• Not all species are durable. The service life of budget options does not exceed 5 years. At the same time often these paintings fade under the action of ultraviolet radiation.
• Textured wallpaper has to be glued to reinforced glue.The greater the relief, the more carefully you should handle the material when pressed against the wall.

• Embossed finish attracts dust. Care for her is not easy. Not every type of material provides for the use of a damp cloth or semi-dry sponge for this purpose.
• Vinyl products is not desirable to glue in the nursery. Despite the assurances of many sellers, they are not environmentally friendly.
• The cost of products with a complex pattern on a Venetian basis differs significantly from traditional canvases with a simple print and shine. Such products are not available to everyone.
• Structural coatings and options of small thickness require preliminary preparation of the base. Without this, you can not count on the flawless look and durability of the lining.
• Luxury finishes often require compliance with other elements of the interior. Therefore it is necessary to select the same expensive furniture and accessories.

Color decisions of wallpaper under the Venetian plaster are various. In priority 3 groups:

• light shades;
• neutral tones;
• saturated colors.

A distinctive feature of these wallpapers is the careful choice of colors in a particular interior design. For modern stylistic trends in minimalist solutions, they try to choose panels of steel or light gray in two degrees of saturation. Sometimes the contrast is achieved by silvering the pattern.

If we consider elegant directions, for example, modern style, for him choose warm beige and light peach tones. At the same time, a large relief demonstration is undesirable.

For classic design directions, as well as Italian and English styles, a wide palette of colors is used - from beige to burgundy with glitter, mother-of-pearl or gilded sheen. Best of all here will look imitations of Venetian plaster from a mix of two shades (mustard + copper or gold, beige + silver, burgundy + gilding, peach + beige, white + silver).

The choice of high-quality wallpaper depends on two things: knowledge of the rules for the purchase and accounting for the style of a particular room. Denote the main nuances of the purchase:

• It is impossible to evaluate the pattern without looking at the cloth from a distance. Move away from the canvas hanging on the rack by 2 m and evaluate the drawing.
• Make a purchase in the afternoon. In the evening, all tones will be distorted. Take from the house of any thing the right color. So you can not go wrong with the choice of color.
• Buy in a reputable store. In order not to doubt the quality of products, scroll through pre-reviews of products from different companies.
• If by design you have conceived a combination of two wallpapers of similar colors, consider the design in advance. This will make the correct calculation of materials and minimize the extra consumption of wallpaper.
• In the choice of color, start from the footage of a particular room. The brighter the selected color, the more difficult its perception, the lower the ceiling and already the walls. Dark colors make you reconsider the amount of furniture details.

• When choosing varieties for the corridor, it is worth bearing in mind that they are undesirable for narrow passages due to their difficult maintenance.If this is an open layout, then this wallpaper will be quite appropriate.
• Do not choose acid tones. It is impossible to convey the desired mood screaming colors, interrupting the inner harmony of the situation. This rule applies to any style of interior.
• Do not match the tone of most of the furniture. So the texture of the wallpaper at risk of losing expressiveness. You can choose a related tone or choose a finish to match the accessories.
• Consider the type of invoice. Glossy wallpaper, similar to Venetian plaster, is appropriate where there is little shine. Matte texture softens the abundance of gloss.

Note the subtleties of the appointment of a particular room.

• The bedroom does not need bright and cool colors. It is necessary to give preference to light and gentle shades. They have a calming effect. Complex drawings are excluded: it is associated with emotional tension.

• In the living room any experiments are possible. Here it is important to show uniqueness. Pompousness, abundance of drawing, finishing of all walls of the room are allowed. If you have enough space, you can decorate the room with wallpaper of a dynamic color with a deep relief or 3D effect.

• For the corridor, often not having a sufficient degree of illumination, light light shades are necessary. Gloss wallpaper imitating Venetian plaster will look better here. They will visually make the space bigger and easier.

• For cabinet Italian motifs with embossing techniques are preferred. This makes the interior respectable and hints at the special status of home owners.

• If you want to decorate with such material accent dining area, it is preferable to select products with a small relief and the ability to care through the use of a damp cloth.

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