Which wallpaper is better: vinyl or non-woven?

The construction market is now crowded with various types of wallcoverings. Coming to the store, we sometimes do not even imagine where to start the search. The choice in color and pattern is just the tip of the iceberg. And if paper covers are familiar to us for a long time, with all their pros and cons, then other types of wallpaper remain a mystery to most newcomers to repair.

General characteristics

Vinyl and non-woven wallpapers infest building materials stores. They have a variety of colors, textures and prices. To understand which wallpaper is better to choose for finishing your house, you need to determine what it is. And compare these two types of canvases with each other according to different indicators.

Vinyl

This is a two-layer coating. The basis is flizelin or paper. But they do not significantly affect the properties of the wallpaper. The tone sets the top layer consisting of polyvinyl chloride. There are several types of these wallpapers:

Made of foamed vinyl. Under the influence of high temperature, polyvinyl chloride foams and acquires a volume openwork structure. With all its pomp, the wallpapers are light enough. Sequins are often added to the coating to give solemnity.

Hot stamping: when heated due to various effects and processing by embossing rollers, a relief pattern is obtained.
- Vinyl Compact has the strength and ability to withstand almost any mechanical impact, transfers the texture, imitating stone, wood, leather, brick;
- heavy vinyl coatings are very dense, thick and hide the irregularities of the walls;
- silkscreen has a slight relief. Silk threads are woven into vinyl and embossed with drawings. The overflows in the light make the wallpaper look like real silk. This is a budget and reliable imitation of wallpaper made from real fabrics;
- There is also a kind of hot stamping wallpaper, where the surface is treated with substances that suppress foaming to obtain a more effective pattern.

Vaporized vinyl - due to evaporation of harmful substances from the layer of wallpaper, they become more environmentally friendly.

The kitchen vinyl possessing the dense rubberized layer. It is able to replace ceramic tiles, washes and is resistant to moisture.

Flizelinovye

Wall-paper is made on the basis of nonwoven material - non-woven fabric. Like paper, it has cellulosic fibers, but non-woven coatings differ from paper in strength and density. The structure is smooth and embossed. Such paintings are good for painting. Withstand several coloring layers.

Smooth canvases are produced mainly in white only for finishing and subsequent dyeing. Relief have different patterns and there are different colors.

What is the difference?

To understand what is the difference between wallpaper in operation, You need to compare their characteristics:

Non-woven wallpaper durable and elastic. When exposed to glue they do not limp, do not stretch and do not shrink. Vinyl on paper in this regard is less practical. But wallpapers on non-woven base also possess these qualities. This is the best choice if you decide to make repairs in a new building or a wooden house. Possible cracks and change of angles in the space of the room will not affect the finish of the walls.

Vinyl canvases have a wide variety of choices.As an imitation of various coatings of natural and building character, they have no equal. Versions with brick, stone, wood imitation, soft leather, velvety and silk will allow you to choose the right finish for any style and taste. Flizelin in this regard provides a much poorer palette of colors and a choice of patterns.

Flizelin is made on the basis of cellulose, therefore it is eco-friendly and safe. The material allows the walls to breathe, passes steam. This prevents the formation of mold. Vinyl scare because of the possible release of harmful substances into the atmosphere. But if the wallpaper quality, then there is no harm to health. But surfaces will not be breathable anyway.

Fire resistance is characteristic for that and for another type of wallpaper. But in case of fire, vinyl coatings will release hazardous chemicals into the air. In this regard, non-woven safer
Polyvinyl chloride coatings are thicker and heavier than cellulose. Heavy vinyl is almost impossible to stick alone.

Both types of coatings quite well mask the small irregularities of the walls, provided that they have a relief texture.But non-woven wallpaper unlike vinyl have the ability to shine through dark spots. Therefore, the wall in this case will have to be puttied well. Although he and the other material perfectly held after pasting.

Convenience of sticking in the repair process is rather for non-woven fabric and wallpaper based on it. Cloths basically have a meter width, the glue is applied directly to the wall. Therefore, one person can easily cope with the finishing process. Glue compositions should be carefully selected in accordance with the type of wallpaper. Flizelin requires a solution for heavy wallpaper, with vinyl less problems in the choice.

But for thick and thick materials it is better to choose a qualitative composition. This will give an advantage also in the harmlessness of the wall covering.

Both coatings are sufficiently resistant to moisture. Non-woven wallpaper is not deformed after soaking. They can be wiped with a damp cloth or sponge, but vinyl covers can be washed with household chemicals, and some types can even be rubbed with brushes. It is very convenient for rooms with increased contamination. It is necessary to pay attention to the labels on the rolls. Signs on them will indicate how best to clean the coating.

Regarding the length of service, there are various aspects that affect. In general, non-woven coatings are more durable and stronger. It is possible to operate vinyl more than 10 years. And the term for paper bases is less than for nonwovens. Hot stamping wallpapers have a service life of up to 15 years.

Both types of coatings have options for painting. It is convenient and economical, because with paint you can change the decor of your home or office several times. Plus, water-based dyes do not greatly affect the environmental performance of wallpaper. This is important in the case of flizelin. Such coatings, painted with a qualitative composition, can serve you up to 30 years. It is better to use water-dispersion and acrylic paints. Will cause less harm to the naturalness of the coating. Although with each layer the ability to pass air is significantly reduced.

Coverings of non-woven with large terrain are highly susceptible to mechanical stress. Any sharp, hard object can cause irreparable damage. Vinyl is much more resistant to this effect. Both types of products and the selected structure have one small drawback - dust accumulates in the grooves, and you need to pay more attention to the cleaning of wallpaper.

Cloth non-woven, as a rule, more expensive than vinyl at least 20-25%. In the luxury segment, the price tag may be the same. Most of the exclusive wallpaper cover up with vinyl, because of the aesthetic possibilities are wider than those of non-woven.

What to choose?

After examining all the advantages and disadvantages of a particular type of wallpaper, you yourself must decide which advantages are more important for your room design. In the nursery is definitely better fit non-woven coating. Pay attention to the relief patterns, pick up a bright paint. The walls can be decorated with different shades of the same color: pale and bright. Or pastel colors diluted with an active color accent. Anyway should not overload the big picture.

In the bedroom, too, it is better to give preference to breathable wallpaper. Although decorating the wall with vinyl coating will give a unique design to the room. Pastel screen printing will not leave anyone indifferent, and with proper ventilation of the room, the issue of environmental friendliness of vinyl wallpaper can be considered irrelevant.

For the living room are suitable both types of wallpaper. Of course, hot-stamped vinyl wallpapers or foamed structures will give more room for imagination.Large oriental ornaments will perfectly fit into the Asian style of your interior. Classic and baroque will complement the monogram on a bright background, and embossed volumetric structure will add comfort and luxury to the atmosphere.

Vinyl perfectly imitates wood trim. This is a great choice for fans of natural design, eco-style and loft themes. Textured irregularities and roughness perfectly convey the structure of the bark, cuts and boards. A wall or niche of such coverage will be a real hit in your decor. Adherents of minimalism, industrial style and high-tech can not do without imitation of white brick, concrete pavement and plaster. Even the effect of rust on the walls can provide wallpaper from vinyl.

The main thing is that this finish is many times cheaper than the original coating. And you can easily make the repair yourself, without resorting to the help of professional teams.

Flizelin is stronger, more durable and more natural than polyvinyl chloride, but its price is much higher. If your goal is a budget finish, vinyl is your salvation.

In the kitchen will be very popular washable wallpaper. Kitchen vinyl does not have a huge selection of colors, but it is possible to choose something suitable.Yes, and other types of coating will be used here. Eclectic ornaments, geometric patterns and stripes of bright colors will highlight the dining area and will not leave guests indifferent.

It is also better to decorate the corridor and the hallway with vinyl materials. You can combine textures and colors in any form: horizontally or vertically, to select individual zones. Washable and resistant to scratches and texture hooks will keep the appearance of the front of the apartment for a long time.

Even in the bathroom vinyl wallpaper will find its place. It is better to choose the most high-quality and moisture-resistant types of such canvases. A variety of drawings allow to apply both marine, and naturalistic, and vegetable stylistics.

The premium wallpaper segment from American and European manufacturers will provide you with a luxurious and exclusive design.

A cabinet made in mahogany tones or a working space with walls under the skin of a zebra will show the status and dignity of your business partners. In the bedroom, the atmosphere of charm and romance will add linen with imitation of various fabrics or python skin.

When calculating the required amount of wallpaper, pay attention to the size of the rolls.Flizelin for painting has a half-meter width and reaches a length of 25 meters in a roll. Vinyl-based cellulose-based wallpaper, usually about a meter long. In a roll of 10 meters. European manufacturers of vinyl wallpaper allow themselves a greater variety of dimensions. There is a width of 60, and 70, and 80 cm.

Wallpaper with a large pattern to buy, taking into account the fit on the walls. Heavy and dense materials always glue butt. Placing them on top of each other, you will get a clear and thick seam on the wall.