Liquid wallpaper in the hallway

The entrance hall is the first place an incoming person falls into, so she should look decent and set the tone for the whole apartment. All this can provide liquid wallpaper, which in addition have high strength and resistance to fading and easy to clean.

Liquid wallpaper consists of cellulose and cotton fibers with the addition of dyes and other substances. They do not resemble the usual paper rolls, rather, paint, which explains the unusual way of applying them to the wall. The adhesive in the composition quickly soaks and firmly fixes the wallpaper on the surface. When buying liquid wallpaper look like powder or granules, packed in a plastic bag.

Work with them is carried out as well as work with decorative plaster - the composition is diluted with water and applied to the walls. Perfect surface preparation is not required, it is enough to get rid of large bumps and chips - small scratches and holes will be hidden due to the texture of the wallpaper.

Liquid wallpaper is often chosen for the hallways, because in addition to numerous advantages, they are also easy to clean - either with a vacuum cleaner or with a wet cloth or sponge.

In extreme cases, you can remove the contaminated piece with a spatula, pre-soak it, and apply the solution again. This coating looks very natural and attractive, especially combinations with decorative stone. Liquid wallpaper environmentally friendly, no smell and have an extensive palette of colors. They "breathe" and let the air through. Putting liquid wallpaper in the corridor, you will create a stylish space from which to start your home.

Also do not forget that liquid coatings have a very pronounced texturetherefore you should not overload the walls of the room with decorative elements. However, you can use stencils, and thereby create a pattern of liquid wallpaper, and make some of its details voluminous with the help of interior accessories.

Types of liquid wallpaper depend mainly on the substances used in the composition. Exist:

• Cellulose wallpaper, which is based on paper. They are quite sensitive to the effects of water and even simple touches and quickly become dirty, so it is not recommended to use them for the corridor. This is the cheapest option.
• Silk, consisting of fine silky threads and paper. They serve for a long time and are well resisted by external influences.
• Cotton, which include 98% cotton and 2% impurities. They are very pleasant to the touch and are most often chosen by connoisseurs of eco-materials.
• Textured, which is used to create stone marble chips. This material is expensive, durable and reliable. Such wallpaper will be the best solution when repairing the corridor and other rooms, the walls of which are exposed to frequent negative influences.
• Combined wallpaper. They are sold in the form of a white homogeneous mass, to which various components are added. Most often used by professionals.

On sale liquid wallpaper are found in two states:

• powder (dry powder in the package);
• liquid.

The dry powder is diluted with water and applied to the surface. In both cases, use a suitable roller, spatula or spray.

There are five coating methods:

1. horizontal;
2. vertical;
3. "bouquet";
4. Herringbone;
5. zigzag.

Among the advantages of liquid wallpaper are the following:

• liquid wallpaper can be applied independently, it is quite a simple process.
• they will cost you a reasonable amount, but at the same time will look expensive.
• their application will not take much time.
• they will not move away from the walls, as they have no joints.
• they are environmentally friendly, consist of natural components and allow the walls to "breathe".

• With the help of coating it is easy to hide minor defects of walls and cracks.
• pleasant to the touch.
• have good sound insulation and heat insulation.
• resistant to the sun and do not fade.

• are antistatic.
• such coatings have no seams, which creates a single “web”.
• serve more than ten years.
• if necessary, it is possible to repaint them.

If we talk about the shortcomings, then these include the following points:

• liquid wallpaper is short-lived and for additional protection from moisture and damage, you must apply a special coating: a primer or acrylic varnish on an alkyd or water base.Remember that varnishes with nitro will corrode wallpaper and dissolve dyes in their composition.
• they will not be able to hide the serious defects of the walls.
• unsuitable for rooms with high humidity.
• more expensive than conventional wallpaper coatings.
• the surface dries from three to five days.

When choosing a liquid wallpaper, you should take into account the lighting in the room: if the room is well lit, then any color will do, but if the room is rather dark, then choose only light colors. Also, light pastel colors will help to visually expand the space. The combination of several colors and textures will allow you to create an original design even in such a boring part of the apartment, as a corridor.

If the hallway is dark, then the combination of yellow and white colors will change the room, adding light and brightness to it. If you need to add "freshness", use the blue and blue shades. The combination of red and gray color will correct the unsuccessful shape of the corridor.

You can choose any desired color from the rich palette presented in the store or mix your own with the help of color schemes.Keep in mind that bright hues are used for accents, while soft and light colors are used for background design. There is an opportunity to choose a powder with decorative additives: gold threads or spangles, silk and cotton, granules, bark, dry algae, sand or mica.

If you prefer white color, the corridor will very quickly lose its attractive appearance and aesthetics. Soft orange shades will cheer up on a par with yellow. Green colors usually have a calming effect, but it’s quite difficult to find suitable corridor furniture for them. Colored wallpaper consisting of a light background and a dark pattern will retain its appearance for a long time.

When choosing a wallpaper for the hallway, keep in mind that this is a narrow and elongated room, in which there is rarely a window opening. If you choose a dark finish, visually reduce the room. However, too bright tones will absorb light.and your design may seem rather unpleasant. These rules apply to the design of other rooms. In addition, in the hallway there should be a harmony between the wallpaper, furniture and decorative elements chosen by you, both color and texture.

The combination of several shades will be a good choice for decoration "Khrushchev". The lower 50 centimeters are made using dark-colored wallpaper, and the remaining upper ones are light and light.

To decorate the apartment with the original design, choose a coating with drawings: abstract compositions, patterns or images of flora and fauna. Also do not forget about the ability to recreate elements of stucco by mixing a very thick and dense texture. Silk wallpapers will give a “fabric” effect to the wall, which will successfully fit into the baroque or rococo room design, especially if golden threads are added to the composition.

Having made the decision to decorate a room with the help of liquid wallpaper, pay attention to the following points: the material and country of manufacture, the cost, the intended style of the room and the level of your own skill.

Classic wood furniture requires plain cream or ivory wallpaper.If the furniture is in light shades and in addition there is a high ceiling, give preference to brown color.

Combining liquid wallpaper with classic vinyl canvases is suitable for decoration of decorative inserts, in case you want to focus on the details. There are the following combination options: vertical (for raising the ceiling, not suitable for narrow and small rooms), horizontal (for lengthening rooms and reducing the height of the ceiling) and the very design of the inserts (moldings and frames are used).

Using multiple colors creates the effect of sea waves, horizontal or vertical stripes, or imitation of marble. To extend the space, use a horizontal strip across the wall.

To add harmony to the room, place the lamps correctly. For example, hang wall sconces on opposite walls, and install several spotlights on the ceiling. In this case, liquid wallpaper will play in a new light.

The classic design of the corridor is a combination of liquid wallpaper in the upper part and panels in the lower part. A long narrow hallway visually expands when using two differentcolors for decoration of opposite walls.

"Metal" wallpaper creates the effect of light. They fit well in rooms decorated in modern style.

In the halls in the "palace" style will look perfect cover in gold or silver tones with different patches.

A large geometric pattern on a calm background will successfully complete the design of the corridor in the style of minimalism.

If you decide to diversify the design by applying a pattern with liquid wallpaper, draw the outline of the picture on the wall with a pencil and carefully fill it with a mixture. After waiting for partial drying, remove excess, protruding beyond the edges. Then proceed to the application of the main background. If the picture is painted in different colors, then each shade should become a separate stage, for drying which is given several hours.

In addition, stencils exist for the same purpose. There are four types of drawings: one-color version when using one paint, a multi-color version, three-dimensional drawing,implying the use of putty, which stands out a few millimeters above the surface, and anti-stencil is a type of finish that does not need to be painted inside the form.

Wallpaper with an abstract pattern will be a good solution for a hallway with uneven walls. With the help of a variety of patterns it will be possible to mask the defects. Plain laconic wallpaper will bring to the forefront furniture and decorative elements.

How to apply liquid wallpaper, see the next video.