Pros and cons of hot stamping wallpaper

Today, wallpaper is the most popular and common finishing material. They are used to finish the walls and ceiling. This material has a high practicality, attractiveness and simplicity in terms of finishing the room. The market offers a huge variety of colors and textures. Wallpapers differ not only in appearance, but also in application methods and performance characteristics.

In the article we will dwell on the hot stamping wallpaper. Consider their pros and cons, we analyze customer reviews about them.

This type of finishing material appeared on the domestic market not so long ago. Hot-embossed wallpapers are only vinyl sheets due to special characteristics and composition. The material has established itself as a durable and reliable coating with a huge variety of colors. In the article we will dwell on the composition of this type of product.

The coating is actively used for decoration of residential premises, offices, offices and even various commercial objects.

Hot stamping is a special technique that is used to create vinyl wallpaper:

• By production the cloth with the decor applied on it passes processing by high temperatures. For this purpose, special furnaces are used. Under the influence of heat treatment, the top layer becomes bulky and plastic.
• After this, the vinyl air layer passes the final step - processing with embossing metal and rubber pressure rollers. These tools create an expressive texture of the finishing material.

Various harmful chemical elements (for example, formaldehyde resins) come out of the vinyl layer under the influence of temperature. Due to this coating is safe to use. In more detail about properties of wall-paper of a hot stamping and their classification we will talk further.

This option of finishing material consists of two elements:

• The foundation. All wallpapers of the above type can have two types of bases: paper and non-woven.Depending on this component, the durability and practicality of the web changes. Finishing on the basis of nonwoven is considered more reliable. Accordingly, the price of such products is higher.
• Polyvinyl chloride This element creates the final look of the wallpaper. It is applied to any of the bases. The amount of the component may be different.

Specialists classify hot stamping models depending on the density of the second layer.

• Heavy Vinyl. The density of this option of finishing material is more than 250 g / m². It is characterized by expressive relief, reliability and durability. This type of wallpaper is used when you need to hide bumps and various defects on the wall. Due to the special properties of the coating does not necessarily thoroughly handle the surface. Externally, designers compare such wallpaper with textured embroidery or skinned skin.

• Silk screen printing. Attractive and light wallpaper. Their density is approximately two times less than that of heavy vinyl. The indicator is 90-130 g / m². In the manufacture of canvas special emphasis is placed on the reflective properties of the canvas, and not on the textured image.Due to the play of light, the surface looks like natural silk and has a light, pleasant luster.
• Compact vinyl. The density of wallpaper of this class can vary from 150 to 200 g / m². Most models imitate various materials, both natural and artificial (fabrics, bricks, wood, stone, and many others). You can also find options with imitation of large brush strokes. The material is characterized by a large thickness, and the texture is notable for its special relief. Color of a cloth and subject of drawing can be various.

Such wallpapers also have positive and negative sides.

Based on customer feedback and expert opinions, a list of advantages of non-woven base hot stamping wallpaper was compiled.

Let us dwell on the main advantages:

• Security. This option is environmentally friendly and completely safe for health. Such wallpapers can be used to decorate houses where allergy sufferers, small children or pets live.
• Breathable canvases. Professionals in the field of home decoration point out that the finishing material is breathable,which reduces the likelihood of mold on the canvas and other unpleasant consequences.
• The form. Wallpapers remarkably retain their shape for many years after laying. Quality canvases will serve for a long time, without being deformed and attracting attention with saturated color.

• Design. This finishing material provides great opportunities for decorating the premises. A diverse palette, texture pleasantly surprised, and affordable price makes the material affordable for most buyers.
• Opportunities for decor. Hot stamping cans can be used as a base for painting. Processing paint will not affect the integrity of the finishing material, and the structure is compacted.

• Versatility. Cloths based on non-woven fabric can be safely used for pasting various surfaces. They are perfect for wooden, plasterboard or concrete walls. They can also be used to finish the walls of chipboard.
• Dismantling. If you want to update the premises, the process of removing old wallpaper will not take much time. Soak the cloth or steam it should not be.To remove the old coating using a conventional spatula.

Despite a number of advantages, the decoration has a disadvantage, although it is not inherent in all canvases.

Plain non-woven fabric without additional coatings and enamel (paints) can not be washed. The cleaning process can severely damage the product. It is recommended to use only surface treatment with a conventional vacuum cleaner.

The hot stamping paper-based wallpaper with two layers has a second name - “duplex”. Material with a relief surface can have a different appearance, from plain canvases with a smooth color without a pattern to products with an expressive pattern.

Paper-based wallpaper can be used for painting. Next, we consider the advantages of this category of decoration.

Pros:

• Wallpapers create a comfortable microclimate in the room due to the special structure. This option is ideal for living spaces.
• Mask minor defects on the wall (cracks, abrasions, roughness).
• Quality duplex wallpaper is much stronger and more reliable than embossed canvas, as well as single-layer paper models.
• During manufacture, almost no chemicals are used. Thus, it is an environmentally safe material.
• The cost of this type of wallpaper is available to most buyers. This aspect has been instrumental in the distribution of products. The minimum price per roll may be about 200 rubles.

Disadvantages of embossed paper based paper:

• The inability to use for the design of kitchens and children's rooms because of the low resistance to pollution. It is forbidden to wash them.
• The base is subject to a variety of mechanical damage.
• Low service life - about 5 years.
• The standard width of the wallpaper in the roll is less than a meter (usually 0.53 m), which contributes to a longer pasting process.
• In the presence of a moisture resistant coating, it is strongly recommended to abandon their use if the room has high moisture and damp walls. Otherwise, the paper will become a breeding ground for harmful bacteria, including mold and mildew.

The process of wallpapering is very simple. Wallpapers do not need pre-treatment with adhesive compositions. This simplifies both the installation and the fitting pattern.

The adhesive diluted with water in accordance with the instructions on the package is applied only to the wall. Hot-embossed vinyl wallpapers should be glued end-to-end while smoothing the canvas with a roller (as a rule, a rubber model is used). These wallpapers do not stretch under the influence of glue, so working with them is easy. Such wallpaper can be glued directly to the concrete wall without prior painting, since their density is high.

This is an ideal option for those who carry out repairs on their own, without the help of specialists.

Customers who managed to purchase hot embossed wallpapers and used them on the basis of their apartments share their opinions about the product. 90% of all reviews are positive. Many users have noted that they did not find flaws during use or sticking.

Negative reviews are also available. Some people think that hot stamping canvases are easily damaged, especially during repairs. Also, customers point out such disadvantages: the need for processing walls, a lot of weight and the high price of some models.

Interesting facts about the production of wallpaper, you can learn from the video below.