Existing types of wallpaper. Wide range of interior design options. Useful tips among the variety of ideas for wallpapering walls. Photos with examples of the latest trends of 2017. Combination of different textures and materials.

About types of wallpaper, cost comparison

Bamboo wallpaper is a piece of nature in your home.

Today there are a large number of types of wallpaper known. The most popular are:

• paper;
• fabric;
• non-woven;
• vinyl;
• glass wallpaper;
• bamboo;
• beaded

It’s impossible to list them all – the range of manufacturers and materials from which they are made is so large. Let's look at each type in more detail.

A boy's nursery is a combination of cool pastel colors and pure white. White furniture goes well with white splashes of wallpaper pattern and painted birds sitting on a branch.

​Teenage girl's bedroom. Fabric wallpaper with one of the most popular motifs - "English check".

Fabric wallpaper in silver tones will become the main decoration of the bedroom of a young successful lady living in the modern world. Please note that the furniture also has “metal” fittings and tones.

Romantic living room in lilac tones. Delicate hearts on the wallpaper are emphasized by purple leaves of a decorative tree.

The wallpaper is decorated with an embossed design of birds sitting on branches. Delicate pastel colors perfectly match the selected furniture.

Embossed vinyl wallpaper, reminiscent of ancient stucco on the walls, will be an excellent addition to the boudoir of a middle-aged lady.

Paper

The most common type of wallpaper at all times has always been paper. They are the cheapest. Most often they have a pattern on the front side. However, they are not durable and will not be able to hide the uneven surface of the walls. But, nevertheless, paper wallpaper still remains the main market leader among global manufacturers.

The room located in the southern part of the building should be covered with wallpaper in light, cool colors with a large pattern. Furniture decorated to match looks harmonious with the walls.

The most common are floral motifs - flowers, plants, trees and the like.

The ideal combination of paper wallpaper and textiles on the windows. A bedroom for romantic people who value sophistication and comfort.

Paper wallpaper with an unobtrusive pattern will ideally fit into a combined bathroom (sink and toilet), where there is no high humidity, as in a bathroom.

Fabric

Such wallpapers are mainly panels of silk, cotton or synthetic material, as well as various combinations thereof. Compared to paper wallpapers - fabric ones are much more expensive, but at the same time they will last you much longer. And their appearance is more luxurious. Fabric wallpaper can slightly improve sound insulation, also reducing heat loss from the room through the walls.

Luxurious wallpaper in a luxurious interior. What could be better?!

In rooms with a low ceiling, wallpaper with vertical stripes will visually raise it.

Bedroom in modern style. Furniture with antique elements (aged wood) plus bright decorative elements is an excellent option for a creative person.

Minimalism - smooth forms and nothing superfluous. "Geometry" in wallpaper is the only bright decorative element.

The bedroom, decorated with fabric wallpaper with bright flowers on a black background, clearly reflects the world of the sensual nature of its inhabitant.

Bedroom in Provence style. The simple pattern on one of the walls goes well with the color scheme of all the textiles.

Non-woven

Non-woven wallpaper is very similar in structure to the paper wallpaper that formed its basis, but with a more durable surface and material density. This is what allows them to be used in the living room or in places where there is a lot of traffic or special strength of materials is required. The multilayer structure of these wallpapers allows you to choose among them the most suitable option for the outer layer - polymer or natural textures.

Vinyl

The outer layer of this wallpaper consists of pure polyvinyl chloride. This allows you not to be afraid of walls and wallpaper getting wet in rooms with high humidity, prolonging the life of the wall covering and the building itself. But on the other hand, vinyl wallpaper does not allow air to pass through. This means that the walls will not “breathe”. But using such panels, you can create any texture and make relief walls.

This type of wallpaper is based on fiberglass and reinforcement, which increases the strength of the canvas. Glass wallpaper:

• beautiful as pure silk;
• durable like plastic;
• as strong as steel cables.

But they are quite expensive in terms of cost. However, they quickly pay for themselves due to the duration of use and the reliability of the material. If you suddenly get bored with them, you don’t have to remove them from the walls, you can simply apply putty on top of them.

Glass wallpaper - pros and cons:

Essentially, this is a dry mixture, making a solution from which you can decorate the room. It contains cellulose. As they dry, the walls take on the appearance of being theirs. That is why this type is called liquid wallpaper. They are much stronger than ordinary plaster or putty, they perfectly level the surface of the walls, maintaining the circulation of air from the microclimate of the room.

What is liquid wallpaper, technology for applying liquid wallpaper:

Bamboo wallpaper is a piece of nature in your home; it is completely free of any toxicity. Initially, this is an environmentally friendly material, but somewhat expensive compared to others. With their help you can create a unique cozy atmosphere in any home and room. They do not need to be painted - natural colors and textures are much more popular and are in particular demand among many buyers who can afford these fashionable wallpapers.

Beaded

Beaded wallpaper is wallpaper on a paper, non-woven or vinyl base, covered with tiny beads in a wide range of colors. The interior, in the design of which such wallpaper will be used, will be unique and impeccably excellent. All the neighbors will be jealous.

3D wallpaper is a three-dimensional image; from the outside, such wallpaper looks very realistic.

Photo wallpaper: pros and cons of use

As a rule, photo wallpaper is one bright glossy pattern, which is the main focus on one of the walls of the room being decorated. What is it for? Let's look at the positive and negative aspects of this subspecies.

Photo wallpaper in the interior:

3D wallpaper, gluing specifics

3D wallpaper is a three-dimensional image; from the outside, such wallpaper looks very realistic. But among them there are several types. Which ones? Let's figure it out.

Single/standard

This is a small sized piece of wallpaper. In appearance they resemble some kind of optical illusion:

• blurry stripes;
• distorted reality;
• various geometric projections.

Such wallpaper already takes up more space - either an entire wall, or two, or even three. These are three-dimensional images, incomparable in their luxury, from mythological subjects to fantastic landscapes.

Fluorescent

The peculiarity is that during the day it is just a three-dimensional drawing, and at night the room is filled with pleasant diffused light, creating a feeling of complete unreality of what is happening. And all thanks to the fluorescent light bulbs that underlie their illumination.

LED wallpaper is a complex system of lighting that can be adjusted using a remote control, creating a different picture.

Selecting the type of wallpaper depending on the room

Living room

Find out what trends will be relevant in 2017.

Children's

In the nursery, it is best to use paper wallpaper. They can be changed along with the development of the child, without fear that he will spoil them... Children's wallpaper should be pastel colors.

Kitchen

Fiberglass and vinyl will be the best helpers. They are moisture resistant and durable.

Hallway

Vinyl and glass wallpaper will help extend the life of your hallway; they are reliable and durable. Natural wallpaper - bamboo - will also look good.

How to visually expand/reduce space using the right wallpaper

To do this, you need to remember these little tricks:

1. If the walls are low, they should be covered with wallpaper in light colors or have a small pattern.
2. If the ceilings on the other hand are too high, then choose wallpaper with horizontal lines or large patterns.
3. In large rooms, it is customary to cover the walls with dark wallpaper. Or they should have large patterns on them.
4. In rooms located on the north side of the building, it is better to hang wallpaper in warm colors. And for those located in the southern part, cool shades will be the best option.
5. If you want to experiment a little and make combined wallpaper, then they should be of similar tones, the same thickness and texture.

Combining wallpaper in the interior

If, when combining wallpaper, you choose vertical stripes, then know that in this way you visually increase the height of the space between the ceiling and the floor. Horizontal lines help expand the space of the entire room, but “lower” the ceilings. You can also use the “patchwork” method. It is most suitable for a children's room. The main thing is to approach the matter with all responsibility so that you don’t end up with a “clown outfit” instead of a clearly thought-out design.

Fashionable colors and trends in wallpaper design for 2017

We invite you to view this year's catalog of fashionable wallpapers.

“Deceptive” wallpaper - it looks like anything - leather, brickwork, paving stones, rock, but not wallpaper.

Wallpaper with plants - any plant motifs.

Cartographic wallpaper – maps of ancient and modern times. Including as children's treasure maps.

Photo wallpaper - everything is clear here without words. Any landscapes, paintings and photos.

3D wallpaper – three-dimensional images of various themes.

Geometry of shapes.

Look at other examples of wall decoration with wallpaper:

Wallpaper is a popular covering for wall decoration. They are so diverse that they are suitable for finishing both budget rooms and expensive interiors. But when it comes to choosing the right type, many simply take the material at random, focusing on external characteristics. In this article we will talk in detail about the types of wallpaper, how they differ from each other and which one is better to choose.

• paper;
• non-woven;
• vinyl;
• acrylic;
• natural;
• fiberglass;
• textile;
• metal;
• liquid.

Some of them can be used as a base for painting. These are paper, vinyl with non-woven backing and glass wallpaper.

Each type has a wide selection of designs, many patterns and colors. To enhance the effect, you can try. Let's talk specifically about each of them.

When choosing wallpaper, buy rolls from the same batch: the shades of colors in different batches may vary slightly.

Paper

The cheapest and most common type of wallpaper, made entirely of paper. There are both single-layer (simplex) and double-layer (duplex). Most often the surface is smooth, but sometimes they are produced with relief.


Advantages:

• low price - from 50-100 rubles. per roll;
• environmental friendliness - can be used in the nursery and bedroom;
• allow air to pass through, so the walls can “breathe”;
• the simplest gluing process.

Flaws:

• fragility: light spots appear quickly, maximum period of use is 5 years;
• fear of moisture (if dirt appears, you cannot wash it);
• drawings fade in the sun;
• absorb odors.

The quality of the paper roll depends on the density of the material. Good quality wallpaper should weigh 110-140 g/m2. m.

Flesilinovye

Their base is made of non-woven fabric, a high-density non-woven material. Essentially this is the same paper, only with the addition of fabric fibers.


Advantages of non-woven wallpaper:

• high strength, unlike paper types;
• allow air to pass through;
• do not shrink after drying;
• when wet, the material does not swell;
• hide small cracks on the surface;
• environmentally friendly, durable and wear-resistant;
• easy to glue: only cover the wall with glue;
• Well suited for finishing walls and ceilings.

Such wallpaper is used for painting if foamed vinyl is applied to the non-woven base.

Non-woven wallpaper without a vinyl layer is considered harmless. They tend to be harder to find and more expensive. Also, safe wallpaper must be certified according to GOST 6810-2002 “Wallpaper”.

Vinyl is a type of wallpaper coated with foam vinyl. The base material is paper or non-woven fabric. The surface can be smooth and embossed, as well as in silk-screen printing style.

• moisture-resistant, they can be washed and cleaned (should be indicated on the packaging, ideal for hallways);
• retain color for a long time, almost do not fade;
• relief designs visually hide small unevenness of the walls;
• There are types for painting that can be repainted up to ten times.

The disadvantages include airtightness, so it is better not to use them in the children's room and bedroom.


Read more about it in a separate article.

Acrylic wallpaper

Acrylic wallpaper looks very similar to vinyl. Foamed acrylic is used as the front layer.

Due to the thinner layer of acrylic, they are not as durable. Spraying is applied in a pointwise manner, so acrylic wallpaper is capable of allowing air to pass through.

Natural wallpaper

Elite types of wallpaper for the hall are made from natural materials. Cork, jute, straw, veneer, bamboo, reed, and seaweed are used as the top layer; Most often, paper is used as a base. Some of them have a non-woven base.


In most cases, the width of rolls made of natural material is 91 cm, and the length is 5.5 or 10 m.

To glue this type, use regular wallpaper glue, depending on the base. For a paper base it is applied only to the canvas, for a non-woven base - on the wall, and if the canvas is heavy - both here and there.

• Natural materials create a cozy interior, very warm to the touch;
• the material is completely environmentally friendly;
• To protect them from dust, they are coated with special impregnations.

The disadvantages of natural wallpaper include:

• fear of moisture (the paint is water-based and can easily lose color when wet);
• difficult gluing process;
• high price (because of this, they are rarely glued to all walls, only for zoning and highlighting accents);
• Due to the nature of the natural material, the joints between the canvases remain visible.
• bright colors can lose color when exposed to the sun in just one season.

When wiping dust from natural types of wallpaper, do not use wet cleaning. It is acceptable to use a vacuum cleaner or brush away dust with a long-bristled brush.

Glass wallpaper

Fiberglass wallpaper is optimal for use in new construction that is shrinking. They are also often used in offices.

They are produced using the weaving method from glass fibers, so they have increased tensile strength and are environmentally friendly. Unlike glass wool, they do not prick when touched. After gluing them, it is recommended to paint the walls with latex or water-based paints.

Among the advantages of glass wallpaper:

• greater durability and wear resistance;
• service life is about 30 years, if necessary, you can repaint the top layer up to 15 times;
• protection of walls from cracks;
• fiberglass does not burn, is not afraid of water or smoke;
• the material does not create a breeding ground for microorganisms, fungi and mold, therefore eliminating the most common causes of allergies;

The disadvantages include a small selection of designs, the most popular of which are: matting, herringbone, diamond. The walls look rather boring.

Textile wallpaper

The front part is made of natural materials: silk, linen, cotton, jute, velor. The base is made of paper or non-woven fabric. At production, they are treated with an antistatic and fireproof solution. Sometimes the covering is made of synthetic fabrics; such material is easier to care for and can be vacuumed if necessary.


Advantages:

• First of all, fabric trim looks expensive and exclusive.
• completely environmentally friendly material;
• some flax-based types have antiseptic properties;
• They are resistant to sun exposure and additionally have heat and sound insulation.
• There are types with increased roll width, which allows you to create a seamless coating.

The disadvantages include low resistance to dust, dirt, odors, moisture and exposure to pets. Since this is a designer type of finish, it has a high price. An experienced specialist will be required for gluing.

Metal wallpaper

Metallic wallpaper varieties are perfect for high-tech interiors. They cast beautiful reflections in the sun, and additional lighting will only embellish them and show all their advantages. The interior will be filled with gold, silver or bronze sparkles.

• metal wallpaper is attractive due to its beautiful appearance;
• the decorative layer consists of thin aluminum foil, which provides high wear resistance;
• are not afraid of exposure to sunlight and do not lose color over time;
• easy to clean;
• have good sound insulation;

Of course, the price per roll remains high. And before gluing it is required to be perfect, otherwise the thin foil will wrinkle.

Liquid wallpaper

One of the most unusual types is liquid wallpaper. They combine the best qualities of roll coatings and.

Without experience, they can easily be confused in appearance with structural plaster. However, liquid wallpaper differs in composition: sand is not used in production; cellulose, a harmless adhesive, is used as the main component. To give a pleasant look, they contain decorative fibers, glitter, and natural dyes.


Liquid wallpaper is sold in the form of a dry powder, which is diluted with water before use. The price for one package weighing 1 kg with a simple structure starts from 360 rubles, it is enough for 4-5 square meters. m. when applied in a thin layer (1 mm). Usually the price depends on the number of decorative particles in the mixture; the brighter it is, the more expensive it is.

A master class on applying liquid wallpaper is shown in the video:

They are seriously different from ordinary wallpaper and have the following number of advantages:

• there are no joints during application;
• create an unusual relief structure;
• can level walls, so finishing time is reduced;
• environmentally friendly material;
• have antistatic properties and do not attract dust;
• service life 6-8 years.

Drying time after applying the mixture is up to 48 hours. It is not recommended to use liquid wallpaper in damp rooms due to its high hygroscopicity.

Photo wallpaper

Photo wallpapers are also worth mentioning. They allow you to get almost any pattern on the entire wall: flowers, cities, nature, ocean. Most often, a self-adhesive base is used for their application.



We looked at almost all types of wallpaper for walls. Now it’s easy to choose the best option for your room, depending on the conditions, requirements and financial capabilities.

designer 2019-03-19

Modern wallpapers are distinguished by their attractive appearance and functionality. With the help of correctly selected material, you can hide uneven walls and visually change the dimensions of the room. To choose the right fashionable wallpaper in 2018-2019, you need to study the latest trends in design.

Characteristics of materials

Various materials are used to make wallpaper. A huge assortment allows you to choose the best option to realize your design idea.

The demand for previously popular paper webs has decreased significantly. Despite the low cost, buyers stopped choosing this type of material due to its fragility and poor quality.

Consumers increasingly prefer other types of wallpaper:

Prints and designs

The image on the wallpaper should correspond to the wishes of the homeowners and become an accent in the stylistic idea. Designers offer several interesting ideas, the use of which will make the room original.

Floral motifs

Natural motifs can be expressed in different ways: in the form of an image of a blooming garden, a tropical or deciduous forest, a park alley. The image of nature has many options:

• Wild Jungle;
• Blooming bouquets in vases or pots;
• Exotic plants, their foliage or flowers.

Such decor will fill the room with bright rich colors. To create a harmonious design with such wallpaper, you should opt for a neutral flooring color.

Tree patterns on gray wallpaper in the bedroom

Floral patterns on wallpaper

Geometric lines

This year, a separate niche is allocated to canvases with geometric images. The main role is given to hexagons and honeycombs. The use of such wallpaper allows you to visually balance the space, make it harmonious and holistic. The pattern on the wallpaper is duplicated in furniture upholstery or textiles. Honeycombs can enliven even the most boring interior and divide it into functional zones.

For those who like experiments and bold decisions, manufacturers have released canvases with multi-colored geometric shapes: rhombuses, triangles and zigzags. A wall covered with such material will become the accent of the room and will attract attention.

Plain geometric shapes on a dark background will fit perfectly into a glamorous retro style and will become an excellent backdrop for furniture made in a classic style.

Floral ornament

For several years now, images of flowers have been at the peak of fashion. The English style in the interior with rose bushes on the walls is extremely popular.


So that consumers can choose the right design, manufacturers produce canvases with flowers of various sizes - from small ornaments to bright colors of the maximum size.


Exotic flowers, blurry garden flowers, like a watercolor drawing, picturesque bouquets - any of these options will look appropriate in the interior of your home.

Animal prints

The image of animals fits perfectly into the interior of any living room. To do this, you need to take a responsible approach to choosing colors and patterns. Retro-style canvases deserve special attention. They fill the room with elegance and sophistication. On such wallpaper, animals are scattered across the entire surface, without ornate details.

Prints with butterflies, fish and colorful birds are designed to draw attention to a specific wall or area in the room. The same goes for wild animals. As an accent, large-sized images of animals made with graphic lines look original. A clearly defined profile of a fox, deer or wolf will favorably emphasize the space behind the head of the bed or the back of the sofa. A great idea for a room designed in a minimalist style.

Imitation of natural materials

For those who dreamed of an apartment with a brick wall, but could not afford it due to material and labor costs, there is an excellent solution - wallpaper with imitation brickwork. From a distance, such canvases cannot be distinguished from natural material. The imitation can be any natural material: wood, stone, concrete or marble, and even snakeskin. An unusual solution for decorating walls in the living room or kitchen.

What about the colors?

This year, designers are prioritizing a complex color scheme: shades of olive and green, eggplant, and sea green. Modern renovations often use collections in which bright colors predominate: yellow, chocolate, pink, turquoise and yellow. This range can bring positive notes to any interior.

Thanks to their uniqueness and durability, they have gained a new wave of popularity. It is worth forgetting about paper images of nature, which were previously found in apartments. You can add coziness and warmth to your city living room with the help of canvases with a fireplace, and imitation bookshelves will fill the atmosphere with aristocracy and luxury.

A plant motif will fill the room with natural calm and freshness. To make the space look harmonious, it is necessary to take into account the dimensions of the room. In a small bedroom, wallpaper with small flowers will look great, and the wall of a spacious living room will be decorated with large flowers in combination with plain pastel-colored canvases that match the design.

Abstraction in any color design will look good. For a youth style, you can choose multi-colored figures; the minimalist style will be complemented by a wall with clear geometric lines in silver on a dark background. A well-chosen color scheme and print will help visually expand a small room and highlight a certain part of the room if necessary.

Contrasting black and white wallpaper remains held in high esteem among designers. This wall decoration is suitable for any room, including a bathroom and a baby’s room. White furniture against their background looks more advantageous, and black figurines of animals or plants will decorate the nursery and attract the child’s attention.

Modern tendencies

Wall wallpapers surprise with their diversity. When purchasing finishing materials, attention is paid not only to quality characteristics, but also to aesthetic qualities. The range is quite wide and in order to keep up with the times, it is worth taking a closer look at several options:

1. 3D format. With the help of 3D printing, ordinary wallpapers have been turned into large-format images. With their help, bookshelves, imitation brickwork or a bamboo grove look realistic, transforming the space. Looking at the wallpaper from certain angles, you can see different pictures. They are distinguished by durability, environmental friendliness and high cost. Fluorescent and backlit fabrics are available for sale. With their help, you can break up the space or recreate the atmosphere of a blooming garden in your living room;
   
   
2. Gradient wallpaper. Spectacular and bright wallpaper, on which there is a smooth transition of color from bright to calmer shades. Such canvases look harmonious in a room with laconic furniture. Walls with this finish will make the room lighter and airier;
   
3. Metallized wallpaper belongs to the elite class of finishing materials. An image similar to the surface of foil is applied to a paper or non-woven base. Such a coating can be either plain or with a printed image (mainly geometric shapes). The canvases have a lot of advantages, the main one of which can be considered their versatility - the ability to be used to decorate any room in the apartment.
   
   
4. Combining wallpaper. One of the most popular solutions in recent years. Used for emphasis. For example, in the dining area in the kitchen, or on the wall above the bed in the bedroom. Can be used for any room, regardless of its size. There are many different combinations. For an example, see photo.

   

   Geometric patterns combined with plain wallpaper in the dining area

   

   Wallpaper combination: floral print + gray wallpaper

   Metallic green with a 3D pattern with gray wallpaper. Suitable for a medium sized living room kitchen.

   

   Colored wallpaper framed against the background of plain walls.

5. Plain wallpapers are becoming popular in apartments whose owners choose a minimalist style. Also used in combination with other types of finishes. Paintings, curtains, flowers and other interior items can serve as bright accents.

   

   The photo shows an example of plain beige wallpaper. Combine harmoniously with a white wall and paintings on the wall.

   

   Beige wallpaper in the bathroom. Serves as a backdrop for a calm atmosphere of relaxation.

   

   Dark plain wallpaper in the living room. Classic in every detail.

   

   Comfort against the background of plain walls. Kitchen in minimalist style.

   
   

   

   Light, relaxed atmosphere against the backdrop of blue wallpaper combined with beige in a small pattern

   
   

Popular manufacturers offer a huge selection of canvases, among which each buyer will be able to choose a fashionable color, print and suitable material.

Stylish wallpaper

This group includes beautiful wallpaper for walls that fit neatly into the overall interior of the apartment.

The overall image of the room merges together.

Decorating a room with wallpaper is a quick and relatively simple way to bring any design project to life, visually enlarge a room or divide it into functional zones. Wallpaper in the interior of an apartment can be successfully used in almost every corner of the home: living room, bedroom, dining room, corridors, hallway, children's room or study. The variety of colors and textures opens up wide possibilities in the process of creating a unique design.

Kinds

Modern finishing materials for walls differ from each other not only in color and design features, but also in the composition and method of gluing. When planning the interior of an apartment, you should immediately decide on the type of necessary decor that can be used in a specific style.

Paper

Paper wallpaper is a classic material for cosmetic repairs. This type is highly environmentally friendly, affordable, and relatively easy to paste and subsequently care for the canvas.

Wallpaper made of paper is divided into two subtypes: duplex and simplex. Simplex paper wallpaper is a thin single-layer material that can have both a smooth and corrugated structure. In addition to the above advantages, such wallpapers have a number of disadvantages:

• high degree of color fading;
• reduced wear resistance;
• emphasizing all possible irregularities of the wall.

Duplex consists of two layers of paper pressed together. Such finishing material may have an embossed or corrugated structure. Separately, it is also worth highlighting duplex for painting: such paper wallpapers are impregnated with special substances for stability during painting.

Paper wallpaper of the duplex type perfectly camouflages wall unevenness and is less demanding on the smoothness of the surface.

Vinyl

This type of finishing material looks much more impressive than its paper counterpart.

Due to production technology and the likelihood of releasing toxic substances, vinyl wallpaper is not recommended for wallpapering bedrooms and children's rooms.

Vinyl wallpaper is more durable and has a non-woven or paper base, on top of which an additional layer of polyvinyl chloride is applied. Thanks to PVC, vinyl wallpaper is more wear-resistant, not subject to deformation due to changes in moisture and is not prone to color fading. The disadvantage of this finishing material is low breathability. But many manufacturers are already solving this problem by adding special pores to the surface of the fabric, which increase air exchange.

Vinyl wallpaper can be painted. An original solution for the interior of an apartment in the city will be vinyl wallpaper with a surface that imitates other finishing materials:

• stone;
• wood or bamboo;
• textile fabric;
• plaster;
• brickwork.

Non-woven

Interlining is a non-woven sealant consisting of cellulose and textile fibers bonded with a polymer. To obtain non-woven wallpaper, a special vinyl coating is applied over the base layer.

Such wallpapers are durable, resistant to stretching and drying out. Non-woven wallpaper is easy to hang and, if necessary, can be easily removed from the wall.

The designer will like this type of finishing material due to the ease of painting in various colors and fashionable textures that imitate relief plaster.

Vinyl wallpaper adheres to various surfaces without problems:

• drywall;
• panels based on chipboard;
• plaster;
• porous concrete.

When gluing, the adhesive solution is applied to the wall surface. The wallpaper itself does not require cutting: installation can be done directly from the roll, cutting off excess material with a knife.

Acrylic

This two-layer material is a paper base with a layer of acrylic foam applied to it. Such wallpapers are somewhat cheaper than vinyl ones, but they are also characterized by lower wear resistance and vulnerability to high humidity in the room.

But replacing the vinyl coating with acrylic improves the breathability of the material without reducing its strength level. Thin acrylic wallpaper is suitable for apartments with pets.

Since acrylic is applied to a paper base in doses, such wallpaper is appropriate for residential premises and can be used in bedrooms and children's rooms.

This type of finishing material usually has a convex relief pattern, which will help to visually enlarge the room. Therefore, acrylic wallpaper remains an excellent modern option for wall decoration in Khrushchev.

Textile

To create textile wallpaper, natural fabrics are used, which are applied to a paper, non-woven or synthetic base. The most popular types used in the production of textile finishing materials are silk, jute, felt or polypropylene foam and linen.

The undeniable advantage of textile wallpaper is its luxurious and even bohemian look. Such wallpapers are durable, their naturalness and environmental friendliness do not pose a threat to human health. For those who want to get a perfect seamless texture, you should opt for textile finishing materials.

But the implementation of such an idea will have to pay a significant price. Textile wallpaper is quite expensive, capricious when pasting and requires frequent cleaning with a vacuum cleaner. But with them, even a small one-room apartment will look like royal chambers.

Photo wallpaper

Any interior project will sparkle with new colors if modern photo wallpapers with high-quality and clear printing are introduced into it. The variety of patterns allows you to decorate not only the walls, but also the ceiling in an original way. For example, in a nursery or bedroom, photo wallpaper in the form of a starry sky will look interesting.

The bright, juicy picture fits organically into the kitchen interior. Photo wallpapers depicting scarlet poppies, delicious fruits or picturesque landscapes perfectly complement the modern design of the judge's apartment.

Combining photo wallpaper with other types of finishing materials helps to make the main accent in the interior or divide the room into thematic zones.

Photo wallpaper can be made on a paper or non-woven basis, using a special canvas, vinyl coating or lamination.

Metallized

Metallized wallpaper is an effective finishing material, which is a layer of aluminum foil applied to a non-woven or paper base. Such a decorated surface looks impressive and expensive; the shiny coating helps to visually enlarge the room.

Moisture resistance and service life of up to 10 years offset the high cost of finishing. Metallized wallpaper is also capable of reflecting electromagnetic radiation, protecting household members from its negative effects.

The disadvantages of this material include vapor permeability and inability to allow air to pass through. This combination of material characteristics makes its back surface an ideal environment for mold growth. Such wallpaper is prone to scratches and requires careful handling, although it has good performance characteristics.

Hanging metallic wallpaper requires careful preparation of the surface. The wall must be perfectly smooth.

Liquid

Liquid wallpaper is suitable for renovation and decoration of almost any room. This material is an environmentally friendly mixture of cellulose, textiles, decor in the form of glitter with an adhesive base, which reveals its properties after soaking in a certain amount of water.

This type of material is applied to walls prepared with soil and perfectly hides surface unevenness. The principle of applying a paste-like mass is somewhat reminiscent of puttying. After drying, the wallpaper is a soft, seamless fabric, vaguely similar to textiles.

Thanks to liquid wallpaper in the interior, you can create entire compositions on the walls: the material combined in different colors and stencils of the necessary patterns allow you to depict both simple geometric patterns and more complex patterns with soft smooth lines.

Liquid wallpaper is quite wear-resistant; damaged areas can be easily removed from the wall and refinished with spare material. The natural composition and ease of care make it possible to use a similar finish in a nursery. In the kitchen, they should be additionally coated with a layer of varnish to increase the depth of color and facilitate subsequent surface care.

Glass wallpaper

Fiberglass wallpaper is in many ways similar to textile wallpaper. To make the material, a special type of glass is used, which is converted into fibers at high temperatures. Fiber yarn serves as the basis for the manufacture of fiberglass wallpaper.

Conventionally, glass wallpaper can be divided into smooth and embossed:

1. Smooth glass wallpaper, the so-called “gossamer” or fiberglass, is used to compact and level walls, hide depressions, humps and cracks. In addition to reinforcing properties, smooth glass wallpaper is also used for decorative finishing of surfaces.
2. Embossed fiberglass wallpaper has greater texture and density. To obtain a more complex pattern, special jacquard machines are used during their production.

Both types of materials are resistant to high humidity and sudden temperature changes and do not interfere with air exchange, so they can even be used to decorate a bathroom. Among other advantages of glass wallpaper, fire resistance, strength, durability, electrostaticity, naturalness and resistance to repeated staining should be highlighted.

Selection of materials for interior decoration

When developing a project for a future interior, you should take into account the technical features and dimensions of the apartment or house. The decoration of the room, the selection of colors and the characteristics of gluing are closely related to the type of wallpaper purchased for decoration.

Search for materials by color and print

The walls of the room are the main background for furniture and decorative items. Correctly selected wallpaper will help make the interior harmonious and highlight the features of the set or dining table.

Spacious and bright rooms with plenty of natural light are best shaded with cool colors, such as light gray. Dark and warm shades visually reduce space, so you should avoid using them in a small kitchen or compact living room.

A contrasting vertical strip allows you to elongate the room, hiding the actual height of the ceilings.

Horizontal lines visually expand the walls.

Wallpaper with fine patterns in warm colors is suitable for medium-sized rooms. A large print on the wall is dangerous because it creates the illusion of a small space. Therefore, large-flowered wallpaper patterns are completely unsuitable for small rooms.

Selection of finishes according to the texture of materials

Thin glossy wallpaper without any texture looks perfect on perfectly smooth walls. The smooth canvas fits equally well into rooms of both large and small sizes:

• compact rooms with wallpaper without texture appear larger;
• spacious apartments, the walls of which are decorated with similar material, optically look even more majestic.

Textured wallpaper with a voluminous relief pattern is not suitable for use in limited spaces. With them, small rooms will seem even smaller, and the risk of a peculiar “pressing walls” effect increases. But this type of finishing material is simply irreplaceable for uneven surfaces.

Fans of interesting textures can turn their attention to liquid, textile or fiberglass wallpapers, which allow them to achieve interesting design results. Also, finished walls with an unusual texture can be enhanced in an original way with the help of lighting.

Choice based on interior style

When looking for the best option among thousands of types of finishing materials, you should not forget about the style of the interior in which the renovation is being carried out. Thanks to different prints, choosing wallpaper that matches a specific trend will not be difficult even for a person far from the basics of design. But there are still some nuances that you should pay attention to when purchasing:

1. To highlight Provencal motifs in the interior, take a closer look at smooth wallpaper in delicate and soft shades, such as blue, pale pink and light lilac. A small floral print depicting miniature roses also signals that it belongs to French country;
2. Golden monograms and rich ornaments belong to the more pompous and majestic Empire, Rococo and Baroque styles;
3. Loft welcomes imitation of natural materials. Textured stonework or a noble brown wooden frame depicted on the wallpaper will refresh and complement the interior in a loft direction.

Combination in the interior

The combination of wallpaper of different colors and textures opens up the designer’s range of possibilities and serves as a real tool for correcting a room.

If you like large ornaments, but the small dimensions of the room do not allow you to turn your design dream into reality, you can always use the “active” wall technique. Choose one area that you want to draw attention to and cover it with wallpaper with an interesting pattern. For the remaining walls, choose plain wallpaper to match. For example, in this way you can decorate the wall behind the head of the bed in the bedroom.

Wallpaper plinth is another option for the classic combination of two types of materials. In rooms with low ceilings, it is appropriate to make a small dark-colored plinth, combined with a light “top”. The lower part of the wall can also be finished with wallpaper with a black and gray pattern, which will also visually add the missing centimeters to the room.

The horizontal joint of dissimilar finishing materials must be covered with a border.

For the hall

Homeowners often do not spend as much time in the living room as in other rooms. That is why gluing vinyl wallpaper is appropriate here, which is not recommended for decorating bedrooms, children's rooms and work rooms.

Most often, the room is well lit by sunlight, so the selection of smooth textures in unobtrusive cool shades will harmoniously emphasize a large, bright room.

Photo wallpapers pasted on only one wall also look elegant.

Additionally, you can play with the textured surface using spotlights. They will not only serve as an additional source of lighting, but also highlight the unusual surface topography.

The living room looks even more solemn if you choose silk textile finishing materials. They will give the room a special gloss and appropriate pomp and will be interestingly combined with curtains.

For the bedroom

The main criterion for choosing materials for finishing a bedroom is safety. Opt for classic paper wallpaper and its liquid counterpart.

Despite their safe and natural composition, textile materials are best left for the living room. Fabric wallpaper can attract dust and require frequent vacuuming. Due to the fact that apartment owners spend the most time in the bedroom, cleaning will have to be done more often. Allergy sufferers who react acutely to dust mites should completely abandon this type of finishing.

When choosing a color scheme to decorate your bedroom, choose muted shades that will not overload the nervous system. Coordinate the palette with your other half, as a man's choice of favorite colors can differ significantly from a woman's.

A ceiling decorated with photo wallpaper can become a real highlight of the interior. Images of distant stars or lulling clouds will help you enjoy your night's rest in a comfortable and cozy atmosphere.

For children's

In a children's room, everything is created for the baby, so do not forget to consult with the child and wisely implement his wishes. As in the bedroom, finishing materials for a children's room should be as safe as possible. However, an important selection criterion here will be the wear resistance of the wallpaper, which may suffer from the pranks of the little owner.

Liquid wallpaper meets the requirements for a natural and safe composition. The ease of dismantling makes them simply indispensable for rooms whose walls can suddenly become a young artist’s easel. To remove a stained or simply damaged area of ​​the finish, simply soak the wallpaper with a spray bottle and scrape off the soft material.

Duplex paper wallpaper is also suitable for children's rooms. They are stronger than their single-layer counterpart and are also made from natural ingredients.

For kitchen

Finishing materials for kitchen walls have a number of requirements:

1. Wallpaper for the kitchen must be moisture resistant, as it may require frequent wet cleaning;
2. High vapor permeability is necessary for quick drying of the fabric;
3. If you plan to paint the walls, choose wallpaper that is resistant to repeated paint applications. Excess moisture, detergent-resistant stains and fumes make it necessary to update the color more often;
4. The density of the canvas indicates its strength, which is especially important in the kitchen;
5. Choose options with a smooth surface, as it is much more difficult to remove dirt from a textured surface.

Paper wallpaper is of little use for the kitchen: here it will quickly become unusable and lose its attractive appearance. It is also worth abandoning textile options, which quickly absorb and retain all odors. Embossed acrylic textures are not suitable due to the difficulty of cleaning.

Opt for washable, non-woven, vinyl and glass wallpaper, which not only have the qualities necessary for kitchen conditions, but are also highly decorative.

For the hallway

In the interior of the hallway, warm shades look harmonious, giving the small room coziness. Vertical and horizontal stripes and a print in the form of a small geometric pattern help to visually increase the space.

The hallway, like the kitchen, is an area with an increased risk of contamination. Therefore, you should choose a washable material for wall decoration. Vinyl and liquid wallpaper also withstand the strength test when hung in this part of the apartment.

Photo wallpapers look very aesthetically pleasing and set the tone of the home’s interior literally from the threshold. Textures with imitation stone, wood or bamboo also look original.

You can protect the wallpaper from damage using wooden panels that act as a plinth. This natural material fits especially effectively into loft and country styles.

How to glue correctly

Pasting any type of wallpaper has common features:

1. Once you have chosen a specific material, purchase all the necessary tools for gluing the walls.
2. Prepare the walls by removing the old coating and filling any surface imperfections. If necessary, sand the putty areas with sandpaper.
3. Apply a primer to the wall for better adhesion of the surface and the finishing material, additionally protecting the surface from mold and mildew.
4. Unwind the rolls and cut the material into pieces of the required length, leaving a few centimeters along the free edge. If the wallpaper has a pattern, immediately mark the places necessary for trimming.
5. Apply wallpaper glue and start gluing on the previously prepared walls.
6. After pasting, maintain the temperature in the room and avoid drafts.

Calculation of wallpaper around the perimeter of the room or wall area

• measure the length and width of the room and, based on this data, calculate the perimeter;
• then from this number it is necessary to subtract the width of the door and window openings;
• Divide the resulting value by the width of the roll of selected wallpaper;
• rounding the last value to a whole number, you will get the number of strips needed to cover the room;
• divide this value by the number of strips contained in the roll depending on its length;
• round the final result to a whole number to obtain the required number of rolls.

Calculation based on wall area is more accurate and economical. To do this, do the following:

• calculate the perimeter of the room and multiply this value by the height of the ceilings, obtaining the total number of square meters. m;
• subtract the total area of ​​window and door openings from this value;
• calculate the area of ​​wallpaper from one roll by multiplying the length of the material by its width;
• Divide the total area of ​​the walls for pasting by the area of ​​the canvas of one roll.

After rounding the resulting value up, you will find out the number of wallpaper rolls needed to decorate the room.

Walls are a huge platform on which you can create an unusual and interesting interior project. Therefore, the decoration of these areas plays such an important role in the decoration of the entire apartment. Beautiful and high-quality wallpaper will be the final chord in the amazing melody of modern design, bringing real comfort and harmony to your home.

1. When choosing wallpaper, consider not a sealed roll, but a piece at least a meter long. This will allow you to more accurately capture the details of the drawing and present it on the wall.
2. If possible, purchase a test roll to “try it on” on the walls and understand whether the room will retain its harmony with such a finish.
3. If you are going to combine wallpaper, for example, plain and printed, choose materials from the same collection. This way you definitely won’t go wrong with the color scheme and color combination.
4. When choosing a finishing material, do not forget about the purpose of the room in which the installation will be carried out. Don’t buy vinyl for the nursery or paper duplex for the kitchen.
5. Do not skimp on building materials and purchase them from retail outlets that can provide certificates of quality for the products offered.

Sooner or later, we all think about changes in life: about changing jobs, places of residence, or maybe not so global ones, for example, about renovations. Renovating is a big step, even if you decide to freshen up just one room. This is not only the investment of money and effort, the time spent, but also the complexity of choice.

To ensure that the results of the update do not disappoint you, you need to pay attention to the size of the room and its functionality. There are a huge variety of finishing materials, but wallpaper has rightfully occupied a leading position for many years.

Modern materials

The oldest ancestor of modern wallpaper is, oddly enough, fabric, which was used to decorate walls in the houses of the nobility. But progress does not stand still; over time, the fabric covering was replaced with a more affordable paper one. Along with traditional paper materials, many synthetic analogues are used.

Of course, it’s not so easy to decide among the many materials offered:

The leader among other options is undoubtedly paper wallpaper; they are the most environmentally friendly, although not so practical.

A more practical choice would be vinyl wallpaper. This is the same paper, but applied to a PVC base, which makes this material more durable. They can be cleaned using a damp cloth.

Perhaps this is the most suitable solution for a bathroom or kitchen. You can find vinyl wallpaper in hardware stores that is visually similar to fabric; it is known as silk-screen printing.

Non-woven wallpaper is considered the most progressive and quite expensive coating. Non-woven fabric is a cellulose-based non-woven material; one might even say that it is an improved version of paper. Several layers of cellulose, soldered together, form a very durable, moisture-resistant and, importantly for residential premises, breathable fabric.

Such wallpapers are made both smooth and embossed; they are often used for painting. They also produce coatings not entirely from non-woven fabric, but only on its basis with various surfaces, both paper, vinyl and even fabric. Their price is much cheaper.

DIY repair

If you decide to hang wallpaper in a room without resorting to the help of specialists, then you simply need to use the recommendations of leading experts.

The most important step is preparing the walls. It is necessary to remove the old wallpaper. Please note that different materials have their own characteristics when removing them. Vinyl and non-woven ones can be easily removed, you just need to pull the bottom of the canvas, but paper ones are better to be pre-wetted or steamed with a steam generator.

If, after removing the old coating, you find unevenness or cracks, then it is best to plaster the walls. The final step before covering the walls with new wallpaper will be priming.

The next point that needs to be taken into account is that the glue should be used exclusively for the selected type of wallpaper, otherwise it may simply come off. The glue consumption depends on how much wallpaper is needed for the room.

This is a truly unpredictable task of renovation, who would have thought that you would need not only aesthetic taste and knowledge of the basics of interior design, but also a simple knowledge of mathematics! After all, in order to avoid unnecessary expenses on materials that are not needed or will remain superfluous, you need to determine their exact quantity.

First, you need to decide on the parameters of a roll of wallpaper: the width is usually standard 50 cm or 1 m, but the length (quantity per roll) can vary from 7 m to 18 m, these data are presented on the label.

Secondly, take measurements of the room. The height from the ceiling to the floor and the perimeter of the walls to be pasted.

And finally, do some simple calculations. The perimeter of the room must be multiplied by the height of the walls, we get the area to cover without subtracting window and door openings. Now divide the resulting product by the area of ​​the roll (length multiplied by width) and we get the required number of rolls. If you don’t really want to do this kind of calculations, there are ready-made tables or online calculators.

I would like to note one more important point: such a rough calculation is suitable for plain wallpaper or with an asymmetrical pattern, but if the pattern is matched joint to joint, add 20% to your calculations.

Features of choosing wallpaper

Before deciding which wallpaper to choose for a room, you must first take into account the functionality and style in which the room as a whole is designed. The size of the room is also of great importance, because with the help of wallpaper you can visually correct layout and lighting errors.

It is best to cover small areas with wallpaper in light colors without rich and catchy patterns, otherwise bright walls will visually reduce the already modest area. Low ceilings will be visually raised by a vertical pattern.

Add warm, cheerful colors to a cold and gloomy room. Spacious, bright rooms sometimes lack coziness; the design of wallpaper with floral embossing can correct this situation.

Large rooms

In general, large and spacious rooms are an excellent option for flights of creative imagination. The most ideal place to experiment with color and texture. You can safely combine bright colors with large patterns and plain fabrics, varying the combinations.

Most often, the largest room in the apartment is the hall. But it also happens that the most spacious room is the only one and includes a living room, a bedroom, and an office.

In this case, a design technique such as zoning will come to the rescue. You can highlight the recreation area by marking it with a bright print against the background of plain walls in the same color scheme. You can also note the intricate texture of the niches and columns in the room.

Another interesting technique used for spacious areas is wallpaper with a 3D effect. These are canvases with a three-dimensional pattern applied, and inclusions of reflective particles create a three-dimensional image.

Such wallpaper is used when zoning space. The paintings look realistic and creative, but due to the significant cost, they are not accessible to everyone.

Photo wallpaper in a modern interior

If 3D wallpaper is best suited for spacious rooms (in small rooms it is difficult to achieve a three-dimensional effect), then classic photo wallpaper is a universal solution. Moreover, the variety of existing options is amazing and it’s quite easy to get confused when choosing a theme for photo wallpaper.

The most popular options:

• Various landscapes: majestic mountains, exciting sea or noble herbs of Provence;
• Urban themes, it can be either a modern metropolis or a quiet cozy courtyard;
• Bright large floral motifs, with the help of modern laser printing a fairly realistic effect is achieved.
• Fairy-tale characters will delight your little ones in the nursery.

Photo wallpaper will indeed be a win-win solution in the interior of a room with wallpaper, but a couple of tips are worth taking into account. Firstly, do not choose too bright a palette of colors and too dynamic an image, it may soon become boring. And, secondly, do not clutter the wall with wallpaper of this type with furniture.

Wallpaper for the bedroom

The bedroom is the most intimate and inaccessible room for strangers. When choosing wallpaper for the bedroom, we strive to follow the principle of calm and tranquility, because where else if not in this room do you want to relax and unwind. But at the same time, you don’t want to fall into the trap of clichés and cliches, but make the design cozy and unique.

The main principle of choosing wallpaper for the bedroom is environmental friendliness. When choosing a color scheme, it is best to stick to calm tones, and if you want to add some zest, then an excellent solution would be zoning with a bright print on one of the walls or unusual textiles in contrasting tones to the wallpaper.

Wallpaper for the nursery

The main principle of choosing wall coverings for a nursery is, of course, environmental friendliness and safety! As for design, as we can see in the photo of the wallpaper for the children's room, the flight of imagination has no limits. And yet, no matter what bright and festive atmosphere you would like to create for your baby, remember that in this room he can not only play and have fun, but also relax and do his homework.

You can visually divide the room using the above-mentioned photo wallpaper; your favorite cartoon characters will be wonderful companions in the play area of ​​the room. And leave the part of the room reserved for relaxation in calm colors with discreet patterns.

The palette, of course, should be chosen based on the gender of the child and his preferences, but too loud shades in large quantities should be avoided.

When creating a room design yourself or entrusting your choice to a designer, do not forget that renovating a room is a responsible undertaking, which can either please you with novelty and freshness or disappoint you with disappointed expectations.

Consult with all the inhabitants of the room being renovated, come to a common decision and let the new decoration bring only positive emotions.

Photo of wallpaper in the room