Self-adhesive wallpapers: a quick way to transform the interior

Self-adhesive wallpaper - a novelty in the field of construction and repair of premises. But with all the ease of their application, the consumer is obliged to imagine what kind of material it is, what its properties are and how to choose it correctly.

Self-adhesive wallpapers are cost effective and allow you to save the most valuable resource for any repair - this time. Experts note that such a coating can be applied to furniture, doors and even on window sills. Its use does not require significant experience or training. Typical self-adhesive wallpaper is PVC film, on the front side of which a drawing (ornament) is applied. The back side is covered with a special dry glue.

Sticking of the web rolled into a roll does not occur., as it prevents the protective paper layer, which isolates the working surface to the desired moment. Positive feedback is associated not only with the fact that there is no need to prepare and apply glue, to risk it shed. Good self-adhesive wallpaper does not soak from the water, have minimal toxicity, varied in performance. The price of such a canvas is relatively small, and its service life is very significant. On the walls of the office, apartment, private house self-adhesive wallpaper are equally good.

"Self-bonding" - multi-layered coating, it has:

• Propylene, PVC and polyester - the top layer;

• Paper or various fabrics are the basis;

• Plasticizers, stabilizers - make the surface strong and form the desired appearance;

• Pigments (paints).

All together it is a high-quality and durable coating that does not lose its attractiveness even after several years. By changing the composition and amount of plasticizers injected, manufacturers make self-adhesive wallpaper harder or softer. An important feature of them is immunity to weak solutions of acids and alkalis.

The size of the roll of self-adhesive wallpaper in width is from 0.4 to 0.9 meters, and its length is always 14 meters.

Manufacturers are ready to offer a variety of options, not only in color and texture, but even in the material of the outer decorative layer. Cork self-adhesive wallpapers guarantee an increased level of sound insulation, they pass little heat. An important advantage of their antistatic effect and excellent appearance.

Satin wallpapers are very suitable for printing photographic images. With the help of leather, technologists have learned to reproduce the texture of embossed plasters. Often, “self-bonding” imitates wood, its colors and texture are almost indistinguishable. The surface can make and glossy, and matte, and this will not affect the quality.

Cretaceous self-adhesive wallpapers are distinguished for their unsurpassed strength and stability - if they cover a certain plane, an actual written board appears. It is on such wallpapers that chefs of professional kitchen often write with crayons, informing subordinates of the menu.

If some kind of inscription is no longer needed, it is very easy to wipe it with a sponge, it is not necessary even to moisten. In any case, the paper version loses, and loses very much. Apart from the varieties listed, self-adhesive wallpapers are also vinyl. Satin and cork are, rather, an elite category and are quite expensive.

By varying the tonality and the used plots of the drawings (ornaments), one can please even the most fastidious children. Specially reserved for them room when using "self-bonding" adapts easily to any character and temperament. If you think that a child is unduly calm and self-absorbed, it is better to choose bright shades - rich yellow, bright green, thick orange.

More often, parents have to solve the opposite problem, and here it is appropriate to use different shades of blue and blue tones.

Mirror self-adhesive wallpaper is permissible to use in any kind of room, but they are best manifested. in small squares. It is there that the effect of visual expansion of space is extremely important.Transparent coating looks perfect on a glass surface, without interfering with almost the passage of light in the right direction, while adding a certain texture.

Stone and wood are classic, almost win-win design options. With skillful selection they will be able to enter harmoniously even into the most modern interior, even into a high-tech room.

Talking about the design of self-adhesive wallpaper would be incomplete without mentioning their holographic variety - it is considered one of the most original. Self-adhesive can imitate canvas, fabric, tapestry, veneer, as well as:

• Cork cloth;

• Velours;

• Metallic;

• Golden and silver surfaces.

For furniture, countertops and window sills apply a thicker film than in other cases. Transparent self-adhesive wallpapers are glued to antique furniture - they do not overlap, do not distort the texture, and at the same time mask rubbing and scratches. On top of the glass it makes sense to apply a film with a mosaic image, but this is a matter of personal taste.

Apply self-adhesive wallpaper can be in any kind of premises, but mostly they are used to cover the walls of the kitchen or bathroom. On the second place in popularity is the pasting of furniture products and other interior details. The ability to easily tolerate significant heat allows not to be afraid that the finishing material will be spoiled by the heat coming from the stove, electric kettle or other heating appliances.

Thanks to a wide range of design options, it is not difficult to choose the perfect look for yourself; tile lovers will also be satisfied. Ease of care and compliance with sanitary requirements - something that still attracts attention to self-adhesive wallpaper.

No matter what kind of self-adhesive wallpaper you choose, labeling them requires careful preparation of the walls. The slightest irregularities will be immediately noticeable, moreover, will be evident. Since the sheet is immediately glued to the wall, stick out the exact borders for the individual strips in advance.

In order for the glue to take effect, the web needs to be held in water for several minutes (the exact time is indicated in the instructions).Moisture should be absorbed by itself, touch at this time is not recommended. The action algorithm is as follows:

• Apply the canvas to the wall (start from the top);

• With a smooth movement, remove the film, press the strip with the open part;

• Having noticed air bubbles, carefully pierce them with a needle and let them out;

• Make sure the strips overlap by about a centimeter;

• The cloth is smoothed with napkins or brushes with a soft pile, first from top to bottom, then from the middle to the borders.

Tile or other surface should be as clean as possible from any dust, dirt. After processing with a stiff brush, you can still rinse the wall with any detergent and wait for drying - it will be more reliable.

The ceiling will also have to be cleaned of all layers, including plaster and other former decorative materials. Surface must be primed, otherwise, it will not be able to be done fairly evenly. When the canvas is pressed to the ceiling, you need to walk on it with a roller to be sure of a good result.

Wallpapering the floor is an original idea only, but a number of important conditions will have to be met. The best materials of the main floor in this case are fiberboard and chipboard, because they are perfectly even by default. Be sure to putty all cracks and irregularities, for this you need to take the compositions that usually process wood and products based on it.

Fill the grooves with a special compound will help a soft rubber spatula, it is good because it gets everywhere, but does not damage anything. Take care to remove excesswhile the composition is still fresh - if it hardens, it will not be an example to make it harder.

When working it is more correct to use not a scissors, but a sharp construction knife - it makes the cut smoother and eliminates the formation of burrs. The roll is first unwound and kept after cutting in the microclimate in which they will be glued. If you want to apply "self-adhesive" on a small area or on a slightly convex surface, use a building dryer for better adhesion. You can not hurry, warping, any fold and stretch is unacceptable.

It is not even necessary to use this material on the wall; If your refrigerator does not fit into the interior or the kitchen design will soon change, the solution is ready! Similarly, you can do with kitchen cabinets, shelves.

The bathroom requires a slightly different approach - it is worth confining to blue and blue paints; Any shade of beige can look original, with its help you will be able to create a calm surroundings.

Although there are usually no high temperatures in the hallway, there can be dirt, splashes and water on the walls. The solution to the problem again is not self-adhesive wallpaper that is not afraid of getting wet. You can improve the perception of the corridor if you cover them with wardrobes, a shoe rack, shelving. This is perhaps the easiest way to transform plastic structures, fiberboard into a stylish likeness of an array. Again, the variety of appearance of self-adhesive wallpaper will allow you to avoid monotony in the interior design.

In the corridor will look good wall with a mirror coating.They allow you to push the space and make it lighter, bring sophistication and charm. If you do not like this solution, you can always change it to imitation wood or stone.

Self-adhesive wallpaper is allowed to cover and furniture in the rooms, the hall. The wooden texture looks harmonious almost everywhere, and it is a great option to extend the life of a dull, but still strong table, cabinet or shelf.

To transform a door or a window sill, to reproduce the effect of high-quality wood processing is another attractive possibility of self-bonding. But it is not desirable to decorate them differently than furniture.

In children's rooms, self-adhesive wallpapers are also very valuable, they will allow children to quietly draw anything they want, and parents will not worry about it. Any felt-tip pen, marker, pencil or colored pen will be suitable as an instrument of creativity.

Excellent consumer properties and excellent aesthetics make the use of “self-adhesive” as justified both in residential apartments and in utility rooms, at commercial sites.

See how the following video can be transformed with the help of a self-adhesive film.