Vinyl wallpapers: stylish solutions in the interior

When the question arises, what design to give the walls in the process of repair, it is no longer a question of simply taking and pasting simple paper wallpapers. A variety of materials encourages consumers to be interested in modern high-tech products. Vinyl wallpapers are a prime example of this product: thanks to their diversity, the opportunity to bring stylish solutions to the interior has become much wider.

Practicality and durability of vinyl coatings - an additional factor of attractiveness for buyers. In order to better evaluate all the possible advantages and disadvantages of such products, you should be more familiar with their technical characteristics.

Vinyl wallpaper is a washable wall covering that consists of two layers: paper or non-woven underneath, and polyvinyl chloride on top - or just PVC. It is widely used in various types of industry: in medicine, construction, electrical engineering, agriculture. Vinyl is a versatile material that is ideal for making wallpaper. Due to the pliability of plastic and ease of its processing, PVC can be both foamed and simple, which affects the texture of the coatings and ensures their diversity.

Depending on the type and quality of the wallpaper, their composition can be supplemented with the following materials:

• the most famous of them, of course, paper derived from recycled materials, trees and plants;
• high-quality and beautiful models often include textiles, which provides the trellis smoothness and softness (cotton yarn, linen and even wool);
• Synthetic but environmentally friendly materials are non-woven fabric made from durable cellulose fiber;
• as well as fiberglass in the form of at least strong glass filaments neatly located inside the canvases.

There are vinyl wall coverings on paper and non-woven base. Each of them has its pros and cons during pasting and during operation.

If the choice is stopped on non-woven models, the undoubted and the main advantage of them is that you do not need to apply glue to the trellis themselves, just brush with the wall. This makes the pasting process much easier and faster.

However, among the minuses worth noting nonplasticity of nonwoven: it is quite difficult for them to glue arches, sockets, switches and other relief protrusions. Despite the fact that this material is durable, it has great transparency, which means that all old coatings and stains from the walls must be completely removed during the preparatory work.

Despite the progress of modern technology, vinyl coatings, which are based on paper, will never go out of use, because paper also has its own significant advantages.

Firstly, it is more plastic, and with good glue impregnation all the sockets, niches and other protruding parts of the room will be glued much easier. Paper density is also more advantageous compared to translucent non-woven fabric: neither the wall nor even the remaining old wallpaper will shine through: it also happens that it is not always possible to completely remove them from the wall.

Among the shortcomings of paper models, it should be noted that both the wall and the tapestries themselves will have to be glued, but this is not a significant disadvantage for people accustomed to the traditional ways of working with wall coverings. Of course, much more glue is consumed., - and not only because it is necessary to plaster both the wall and the trellis, but also for the simple reason that the paper absorbs it very quickly. From here and speed of work should be operative enough. Everyone also knows that paper wallpaper is easiest to damage, and pressing the trellis to the wall when pasting should be longer than in the case of flizelin.

Before you specifically proceed to the benefits of vinyl wallpaper, it is necessary to dispel the very popular myth that they are supposedly harmful to health.This myth did not originate from scratch: previously cheap Chinese coatings were produced, which contained a large amount of raw chemical toxins. Now this harmful production has long been suspended, and popular manufacturers are fully responsible for the quality and brands.

In order to not accidentally get on the "residual effects" in the form of cheap and toxic "instances", you should only shop have a good company with a verified name. In this case, it is possible to guarantee that all the necessary measures for safety and the level of ecological cleanliness will be kept honest and at the proper level.

In the past, vinyl wall coverings were often “scolded” for the fact that a fungus could form under them. However, now technologies allow to eliminate this potential harm with the help of preliminary application of anti-fungal compounds - and this is one of the brightest advantages of vinyl wallpaper.

In fact, the advantages of these types of wallpaper are much larger than the minuses. In addition to the improvement of coatings with anti-fungal agents, the ease of the gluing process itself should be noted: if you choose non-gel base models, you will not need to spread them with glue.

They are very practical: Most of the models are washable, they are easily cleaned with dirt, so they can be easily glued in the kitchen and even in the bathroom. As you know, many wallpaper tend to fade under the influence of sunlight, but vinyl is not affected. For a long time they do not lose their original color - this is also their undoubted benefit for the owners, because they do not have to change the wallpaper too often.

Particularly noteworthy options made using the method of hot stamping. They are completely harmless, hypoallergenic and do not require any special care, and their appearance is distinguished by a high degree of aesthetics and beauty.

The advantages of vinyl wallpaper are obvious, in the light of the progress of modern manufacturing technologies, many say that they have no cons at all. However, it is worth mentioning some of the specifics associated with these coatings, which does not hurt to take into account in the event of their purchase.

First, it may seem unusual and even difficult to glue on the walls, especially if buyers are accustomed to ordinary paper wallpaper. If you glue them too hard, they can stretch and deteriorate, which, of course, can be prevented if the glue is properly diluted and used.

Recently, models have spread not only with anti-fungal compounds, but also with microscopic pores that tolerate conditions of high humidity well. Thus, many of the shortcomings have already received a decent elimination, and the remaining features of vinyl coatings should be taken into account when acquiring them and try to follow simple guidelines for caring for them. Professionals advise so that the air conditioner or the humidifier works from time to time in the room.

Vinyl is a flexible polymer material from which a variety of wallpaper types can be made from various processing methods. Each type is designed specifically to accommodate a specific destination.

Types are divided into the following groups:

• wallpaper made of foamed vinyl (structural varieties);
• smooth vinyl wallpaper (smooth compact versions, they are also called flat);
• heavy models based on solid vinyl can be used as an anti-vandal wall covering;
• embossed silk screened wallpaper.

The models of foam vinyl are notable for their low price and wide variety, therefore they are very popular among buyers. Their surface is deeply relief, porous, they are not very dense, which greatly simplifies their sticking. Textured models perfectly mask all kinds of irregularities and construction defects of surfaces. Foam vinyl is very light in weight, which also facilitates the gluing process and ensures good contact with the walls.

As for porosity, it acts as an airtight layer that prevents the appearance of mold no worse than special anti-fungal coatings. But moisture can penetrate through the coating due to its low density, which often leads to damage to the substrate. It should be borne in mind that if the foam vinyl has a paper base, such wallpaper can not be glued in rooms with high levels of humidity.

Smooth vinyl coverings are an indispensable option for pasting kitchen space.They are very dense unlike foam models, resistant to water and moisture and much more durable.

Smooth vinyl models are based on vinyl rather than paper backing, which is their undoubted advantage. Such wallpaper can be cleaned with detergents that will not spoil their color or quality. There are types that can be cleaned even with the use of brushes, and the so-called “super-washable” wallpapers perfectly tolerate even washing vacuum cleaners. Smooth vinyl coatings are mainly used for pasting kitchen walls.

Heavy vinyl wallpapers are particularly durable and versatile. This vinyl is also called hard. In its production method is used hot stamping. In the process of heating to particularly high temperatures, all the harmful chemicals from it just evaporate. On solid vinyl, you can make any desired patterns and decor with imitation under the skin, suede, fabric. They can be pasted over any room, up to the bathrooms, because moisture and water they are not afraid. It is clear that their cost is quite high, but the quality is fully justified.

And the last type of coatings is silk-screen, which are in first place in terms of aesthetics, immediacy and sophistication. In the manufacture of these textured wallpapers, heating to high temperatures using high pressure is also applied. This is what creates the effect of expensive silk fabric. Such options are very expensive, but it doesn’t take away the popularity, because beauty in them is wonderfully combined with practicality and durability. All silk-screen coatings have a durable water- and dust-repellent effect, and their service life is more than ten years.

When choosing vinyl wallpaper should pay attention to the size of the rolls. If the rolls are narrow, these are models that are based on paper, and if they are wide, this is a clear sign that they are on a more expensive and convenient non-woven substrate.

There is a classification not only by type of wallpaper, but also on the basis of their size. The standard size is usually 0.53 x 10 m. Foamed vinyl has the following parameters: there is a 1 x 10 meter option, and also 1,06 x 106 cm. All numbers and badges are always indicated on the rolls packaging. Additionally, you can also buy five-meter curbs, both narrow and wide. The width of the rolls in Italian models is usually 70 cm.

The colors of vinyl wallpaper can be bright or muted, and the figures are embossed or smooth: their diversity knows no boundaries.

By the way, black thanks to the art of silk-screen printing is absolutely not to be afraid of: glossy shine in combination with floral patterns gives black wallpaper indescribable style and comfort.

Among other shades are popular:

• “Bamboo” and beige coverings will set the tone of neutrality and comfort in the room, you can choose any furniture for such colors.
• Yellow wallpapers are ideal for a room on the north side, where there is always a lack of sunlight.
• Blue, blue and turquoise colors will create an atmosphere of freshness of the sea and the sky smooth, green and light green will soothe and at the same time tune in a productive way.
• Intense violet shades provide the room with brightness, originality and luxury, and brown wallpaper will become the personification of naturalness and homely warmth.

White is traditionally considered to be too branded, but if you buy white vinyl wallpaper of good quality, you can easily wash and clean them, even if they are stuck in the bathroom or in the kitchen. Among the options is especially popular imitation of a white painted brick wall, which can be used in any room, not to mention the premises of another value.

There is no limit to the variety of design of vinyl coatings, as well as their colors. Depending on what form a pattern or drawing has, you can create one or another effect in the room and emphasize its most advantageous sides, while hiding the disadvantages. For example, wallpaper, strips of which are arranged vertically, can make a low ceiling visually higher, and if the strip goes in a horizontal direction, the space will visually expand, which is relevant for a small room.

The versatility of the material makes it possible to skillfully imitate natural stone, wood and brickwork. Wallpaper "under the brick" will not only be ideal for a corridor or a romantic art space, but also bring a feeling of warmth to the house due to warm colors and their shades, while a real brick wall always gives off cold and needs a certain and difficult cut.

Vinyl coating, the picture of which is represented by a cage, can be glued to the wall, which has a large number of building defects.

Diamonds are non-standard pattern. Such wallpapers are categorized as “geometric”, and they are recommended to be used only if the furniture does not have sharp corners and motley upholstery merging with the wall. When choosing, it is important to keep in mind that any geometric shapes are suitable only if if the whole room is decorated in a modern style, such as high-tech or minimalism, and if we are talking about a classic interior, any geometric types of wallpaper should be excluded.

Black wallpapers with silk-screen printing will look especially impressive if they are painted with a pattern of sakura, peonies or large roses. With a skillful selection of colors of furniture and other interior items, it is these patterns that will perfectly fit into the atmosphere of classical rigor, adorning it with a hint of vividness and a bright floral palette.

Before buying vinyl wallpaper, it is important to know that foam models that have greater relief and bulge will hide construction defects very well, as well as thick vinyl.

Before pasting the walls with vinyl wallpaper, it is necessary to prime all surfaces, paying particular attention to the corners. If the room was old wallpaper, they must be completely removed, and then align and putty all irregularities. After the putty is finished, you need to leave the surface to dry for two days.As soon as the walls are dry, they should be primed (using ordinary wallpaper glue), and how to prepare the primer is written on any package of such glue.

When vinyl wallpaper gets wet from glue, they begin to stretch horizontally, so they should be glued with great care, with a slight pressure to the surface, so as not to tear. Exactly because of this reason do not glue the tapestry too much. Sticking “overlapping”, popular among the people, will also have to be eliminated, because this is a very thick type of wallpaper: the joints will look cumbersome and sloppy.

Tapestries should be glued exclusively using the “butt” method. Of course, it is much more difficult, but it will help to avoid disappointment when the room is fully plastered: the appearance of all the “overlaps” will look very casually and unaesthetic.

To glue vinyl wallpaper you need a special type of glue. On sale you can find a lot of his options.The most reliable and common brands of such glue: Quelyd, Pufas and domestic "Methylan." It is important to be attentive when breeding and do not allow too much waterbecause wallpaper will lag behind the walls immediately after sticking. You can not use glue for ordinary wallpaper, so as not to spoil the trellis and walls.

It is best to use the product of proven manufacturers, so that the repair process itself brings joy and satisfaction.

According to customer feedback, Russian manufacturers of vinyl wallpaper are in the first place not only because the price of their products is much lower than on imported counterparts, but also because Russia can already make good competition to foreign colleagues in terms of quality.

Good wallpaper makes firm "Palette"which boasts a huge production coverage of various regions of our country. It was this company that won recognition from German manufacturers and recently entered into active cooperation with several German companies.

Young company from Penza “Mayakprint” lately, it is not lagging behind the leading Russian manufacturers. The latest collections of wallpapers 2016 and 2017 were highly appreciated by leading domestic and foreign experts and, of course, received recognition from buyers. The company has perfectly adopted advanced production technologies from domestic and foreign colleagues, and product quality control at each of its stages is an added advantage.

The leader in the Russian market is unquestionably Moscow Wallpaper Factory. It produces and wallpaper, and various building materials, which also finds significant demand among the population. This enterprise has existed for a long time, it is constantly being modernized and improving its technology. For him, it is not an obstacle to “adapt” to the new European quality standards. The most prominent and well-known can be considered a line of vinyl coatings with drawings in the form of large poppies and trees, which can be found in almost any hardware store.

Of course, Germany is the “historical homeland” of all wall coverings with non-woven base.

In the early 2000s, a plant of a German company was opened in our country. "Erismann". For more than 17-year history of work here, this company is among the buyers deserved respect. Over the years of work in Russia, Erismann has proved itself from the best side in terms of quality and durability of vinyl wallpaper, and it still holds the highest rating among German manufacturers.

Of the Italian firms the most popular Andrea Rossi. Vinyl coverings from Italy are notable for their particular luxury and are represented by all possible varieties of patterns, distinguished by their particular southern heat. The quality of this brand is not inferior to the German one, and customers especially like the fact that sometimes you can win even in the price range.

Wallpapers are available in Russia and in many other countries. When you buy them, you should not worry about stumbling upon a fake or low-priced product. To avoid this, professional designers strongly recommend purchasing only certified products of well-known companies that have already established themselves in the market from the best side.

Since the modern market provides generous opportunities for choice, it is limited it can not be anything other than a reasonable and comprehensive approach to the design of a room.

For a dark room with limited access to natural light, it is better to use wallpaper of light tones, and if the room, on the contrary, is too light, dark colors will smooth out and absorb the excess light and will help to maintain a comfortable feeling and harmony. For a small room, small-patterned versions are best suited: they will create a visual effect of expanding space.

It is also possible to paste over a small room with monophonic models of any suitable light tone. If the room has a non-standard form or a very large one, dark colors will help to ensure the effect of its visual narrowing, creating comfort and a sense of security.

White vinyl wallpaper, which is perfectly amenable to wet cleaning (up to the use of a not too powerful washing vacuum cleaner) will be an excellent option to paste over the entire kitchen space. In this case, you should not worry about the allocation of "kitchen apron" in any less easily soiled and catchy color. Thanks to unpretentiousness and wear resistance even with regular cleaning white wallpaper will last a long timewithout losing its pristine purity: it is important only to clean up pollution in time.

White wallpaper with a relief pattern "under the brick" will be the ideal solution in the event that all the premises will be decorated in the style of "Provence": their naturalness harmoniously fit into the picturesque interiors, made in the style of rustic antiquity.

Recently, the sale of so-called "poisonous" or excessively bright colors of dense vinyl wallpaper. Traditionally it is believed that the use of such colors can negatively affect the psychology of color perception, but not in all cases it is.

If the furniture in the room is replete with original chaotic lines, and the materials from which it is made are a daring mix of metal, plastic and wood, the poisonous colors of the wallpaper will fit into such an ensemble very appropriately. By the way, if you select a softening light in the room, it can from time to time compensate for the excessive brightness of the colors, which is a rather bold and unconventional solution.

In the hallway it is better to purchase vinyl covers of inconspicuous colors: we all know that it is this area in small apartments that does not have very bright lighting (if you focus on the usual consumer of the average hand). Since many people have a habit of touching the walls while dressing or putting on shoes, it is not a big deal to think about pasting the entrance hall with wallpaper that has a high degree of durability. The same applies to the kitchen space.

By the way, the packaging of the wallpaper should always indicate the degree of their water resistance. For a room, you can choose models that are simpler and cheaper, and if you are planning to complete a bath or kitchen pasting, then you should ask models in building stores with a third degree of water resistance.

Particularly light will give any bedroom foam vinyl wallpaper. In this case, it is recommended to give preference to white, cream or light beige colors with a relief pattern of "Sakura" of various shapes. It will look very nice picture, made in the form of reeds or long stems. It is desirable to stop the choice on monophonic variants that brightness and excessive appeal of a print did not interfere with high-grade rest.

If you try, you can find wallpaper made of foam vinyl with the design in the form of soaring clouds across the sky. This will contribute to healthy sleep, and in the ensemble with furniture of similar shades the bedroom will acquire a tender fairy-tale charm.

If there is no financial opportunity to purchase a model with the highest degree of durability, and to glue over the kitchen, you still need to, you can “save” the “risky” area of ​​the kitchen apron with wallpaper with any geometric pattern. Since such options are not particularly in demand, the price for them is often much less, and the quality is high. Having selected a kitchen apron in such a non-standard way, the rest of the kitchen can be decorated with more “budget” versions of wallpaper having a uniform color.

Geometrical figures in the working area will effectively hide not only possible defects of the walls, but also mask the indelible stains that may appear during cooking or other actions.

Among the beautiful and modern examples in the interior, it should be noted wallpaper-coloring. Many will be surprised, but this version of vinyl coatings has been around for a long time. It is known that young children sometimes like to draw on the wallpaper: give them that opportunity by painting wallpaper on the nursery.

Patterns for colorings are very different: from intricate monograms to characters from famous children's fairy tales or cartoons. By the way, such original colorings will be very popular not only for children, but also for adults, who like to bring in their personal space most of the independent design.

The choice of vinyl wallpaper is unlimited, and the simplicity of gluing modern models on non-woven base can be a determining factor for choice.It is important to objectively evaluate the characteristics not only of wall coverings, but also of the premises where their use is planned, so that they serve as long as possible, justifying their value and the work invested in them. Do not save on special glue, as well as purchase products from questionable sellers: only proven manufacturers can provide the best price-quality ratio.

Tips for choosing and sticking vinyl wallpaper can be found in the video below.