Wallpaper for painting: features of choice

Recently, wallpaper for painting are becoming increasingly popular. And it is not surprising, because the walls pasted over with them can be repainted repeatedly, without buying new coatings and not wasting time preparing the surface, removing old ones. Of course, those people who are interested in this type of wall design need to make a decision about which wallpaper will suit them best: the choice of features depends primarily on the type of room, the possibilities of customers and the intricacies of the interior itself.

Wall coverings of this type are different and differ from each other. Their differences are due to the materials from which they are made. There are paper, vinyl (non-woven) and fiberglass types of wallpaper for painting.

They look like ordinary wallpaper, but differ from them in that they have two layers on the duplex principle. They are quite dense and thick, they have a special composition with water-repellent characteristics.

Wallpaper from this material are texturedTheir distinguishing feature is embossed surfaces. Contrary to popular belief, this is not embossed wallpaper. Wood chips are placed inside the cover, between the smooth base and the front part. Depending on what size chips, and it turns out either large or small pattern.

The same as vinyl is a non-woven base coating, which is a dense structural fiber, processed under a press. Such a material does not wrinkle and is used as an adhesive surface, and decorative vinyl sputtering foams and sprays on the front surface and that is why it is possible to create three-dimensional patterns.

The difference between paper and non-woven models is that the glue needs to be applied only to the wall, and the surface of the latter is provided with an adhesive base in advance. Because of the reliability and durability of vinyl wallpapers, they are especially recommended to be glued when redecorating in newly built houses.

It is known that any “fresh” new building shrinks the walls during the first years of operating the house, which leads to irregularities and cracks.

Dense non-woven wallpaper can be repainted ten or more times. However, the foam type of vinyl, which creates even and textured textures of amazing beauty, is a rather fragile material that should be handled very carefully: the pattern can be scratched even with a fingernail. Therefore, special care must be taken when sticking and painting.

It is not known where the myth came from that vinyl wallpapers are non-combustible and fire resistant. It is not so; moreover, when they are in rolls, they burn and break in exactly the same way as paper ones. That is why it is recommended to start using them as quickly as possible in the correct designation and they must be painted, otherwise they will quickly lose their appearance.

Sometimes the embossed surface may wear out, especially if repainting is done too often. Since flizelin and vinyl are polymeric substances, they have a low breathability, so it is not recommended to glue such spaces around the fireplaces and bedrooms.

They are also called fiberglass or glass cloth, their production technology is fundamentally different from other types. The basis of their production is lime, marble and quartz sand and fiberglass cloth.Fiberglass fabric by special technology is connected to the base of paper, which allows to obtain materials of different texture and density with a special decor.

Glass fiber, like vinyl, is very well suited for the correction of wall defects (if they are small). Glass fibers can be intertwined in different ways, which creates fancy patterns in the form of Christmas trees, circles, rhombuses or web.

Any kind of wallpaper for painting has advantages much more than disadvantages. For example, paper wallpapers are famous for their environmental friendliness, despite the fact that they are not too durable, and if the repair is planned in the room with their own hands, inexperienced adhesives may tear them out due to negligence.

Reinforced glass wall paper is a product of increased level of strength, therefore, they are successfully used both in residential buildings and in public buildings: in administrative institutions, in offices, in polyclinics and hotels.Such coatings can be safely categorized as washable: they withstand not only wet cleaning with a cloth, but also a brush.

In general, each coating, designed for painting, has common advantages in the form of practicality, ease of use and scope for creative activity. If the child wants to paint on the wallpaper, and in the house there is paint that the surface was painted initially, you can easily paint over all the drawings and no trace will be left.

Also wallpaper for painting good quality increases the sound insulation properties of the room and retains heat well, especially when it comes to models that can repair small cracks in the walls. As for the shortcomings or peculiarities of the coverage of one type or another - before making a final decision, it is important to learn more about the specifics of using all the varieties so that you do not make a mistake when making a purchase and make the right choice.

By the way, depending on the quality and variety, certain types of such wallpaper can be repainted twenty times or more, especially if you use the same color or tone that is close to the original.

Under painting, models of white or cream color of different shades are produced, it depends on the materials that make up their composition. Such a surface can be painted by applying a specialized paint designed specifically for these purposes.

As for the texture of the wallpaper, the very concept of "texture" means the very figures in the form of relief lines, which are applied to the front side using special technologies. By the choice of texture should not be taken lightly. It would seem that choosing a wallpaper for painting is easy, because their color can be any, but the pattern itself, especially when it acquires certain outlines after dyeing, will also be crucial for the room.

If you carefully examine one or another model of wallpaper for painting, you may find that the shape of the picture itself can be both orderly and clear, and not have clear contours. Today, for example, chaotic mixing of lines and colors is fashionable, which, of course, is reflected everywhere, including in the creation of textures of wall coverings of various types.

Each person has his own taste and preferences:

• If a decision is made to opt for a chaotic pattern, a print with a small texture and rounded outlines will be perceived by the eyes much better than a rough pile of lines.

• If you prefer a “classic” pattern with a repetition of an ornament or figures, smooth lines should be preferred in this case: after painting, such a pattern will look alive, pleasing to the eye and will not cause boredom in guests.

• If the picture is chosen under the obviously strict classical interior, it is better to give preference to the maximum simplicity of the contours,with repetitions of the same figure or flower. Forms of the main element must be correct, symmetrically alternating with each other.

There are also textures that imitate the shape of a stone, brick, cracked plaster or paint. Such wallpapers are ideal for art spaces and creative nature spaces that prefer modern interior solutions - eclecticism, loft and minimalism.

The size of the pattern or pattern is also of great importance:

• If there is an intention to focus the attention of the guest on the wallpaper, then a large pattern will be the best choice.
• If you wish to focus the attention of visitors on furniture items, the best option would be to purchase wallpaper with a small pattern in order to create a profitable background for the interior space.
• For a small room, it is also recommended to select the wallpaper with only a small pattern or completely smooth: if the pattern is too large, the already small room will visually “narrow” and look even smaller than the previous one.

Since the market of finishing materials offers a very wide choice of wallpaper for painting, it happens that it is difficult for the buyer to dwell on any particular version of the texture.In addition, sometimes people come to the store for wallpaper, not being sure how they decided to furnish their home.

By the way, wall patterns can quickly become familiar and annoying. In this case, the perfect option - absolutely smooth wallpaper, which, at first glance, look pretty faded and unattractive. However, in fact, their advantages are indisputable: firstly, a smooth matte surface is easiest to color, and secondly, coloring can be turned into an exciting creative process: for example, by creating a colorful wallpaper in a white vertical line into a bright vertical stripe ceiling.

Any bright wallpaper without a pronounced texture can be easily repainted to the desired color quickly and efficiently. Therefore, it is worthwhile to look at the most unpretentious models: after all, they can not just be painted in a monochromatic color, but made on them drawings or prints with their own hands.

The sizes of rolls can be different. They do not have certain standards, but most often you can find the following parameters for sale: 17x0.53 m, 25x1.06 m, 33.5x 0.53 m and 125x0.75 m (for pasting large premises).

Increasing the length somewhat complicates the pasting process, but significantly reduces the number of wastes, and a large width masks joints well. This creates the impression of a seamless wallpaper texture and gives the room a harmonious and complete look.

Of course, choose the type of wallpaper for painting should be guided by the material capabilities and features of the room in which they are planned to glue.

Many people ask whether it is possible to glue this type of wallpaper on the ceiling and which ones are better. There are no special “ceiling” varieties of coatings, but non-woven wallpaper coated with vinyl foam is best suited for pasting the ceiling. They are always glued end-to-end, therefore they do not require fitting of the pattern and “overlaps”, which greatly simplifies the laboriousness of the process, and any defects that arise when working with them, after drying, are easily masked with paint.

For the walls, you can use any model, as long as they match the specifics and general interior orientation of the room.Popular and reliable in the modern market are anti-vandal wallpaper, which is ideal for the design of almost any room. Manufacturers recommend using them in public places, probably, it is dictated by the fact that thick and massive coatings can look heavy and not quite comfortable, but with proper organization of the creative process, this option can become the most versatile and attractive.

The strength of anti-vandal wallpaper for painting is greatly enhanced, if their production uses the technology of reinforcement with the use of fibers of natural and artificial origin for the inner layer. The outer layer is made of a material having special wear resistance. According to customer reviews, the models of the firm Welcome Color Choice became the best designer wallpapers with enhanced anti-vandal characteristics.

Vandal-resistant coatings painted in warm tones will look good at home:

• In an ordinary apartment and even in a living room, if the interior itself is not particularly demanding and extravagant.
• This is a "salvation" option for a child's room and a family where pets live, since such wallpapers are perfectly protected from mechanical damage.
• In the hallway and the kitchen, they will also serve for a long time and not lose their original brightness, and this is especially important because it is there that the coatings will always have contact with outerwear, shoes and soils associated with cooking.

Of course, not everyone can afford to buy such a universal wallpaper, despite the fact that you can glue them everywhere. The price of anti-vandal coatings, as a rule, is very high, and not all buyers can take advantage of this offer. If you look through the catalogs of proven manufacturers, you can find elite wallpapers for painting, the price of which will be surprisingly affordable due to the fact that the last year's collections that are not sold can be represented in the assortment.

In this way, you can choose reliable non-woven vinyl-vinyl coatings that are not afraid of sunlight, dust and are protected from the absorption of unpleasant odors. As for the design decisions, there is always the opportunity to choose some original model of an exclusive plan, which, provided it is properly glued and painted, will look no worse than a work of art.

For a balcony and a loggia, you need to select wallpaper based on which side the balcony is on. If this is the sunny side, it is recommended to use light colors when coloring, which are less susceptible to fading. With a warmed loggia, the wallpaper options can be any, even paper, but it is better to use moisture-resistant non-woven coatings. The pattern is better to choose monochromatic, and the width of the rolls is bigger, because it will speed up the process of pasting, and the joints will be much smaller (this is important, because they often catch the eye in small space conditions).

Glass-fiber wallpaper is best suited for a bathroom due to the fact that they are not at all afraid of water and an increased level of humidity. As already mentioned, they can be freely washed and even brushed, so it is best to purchase just such a model by painting it in any suitable color, for example, blue, beige or pale turquoise.

Who is especially concerned about the problem of the presence of joints, the designers advise you to think about purchasing seamless wallpaper for painting. At first glance, this may seem surprising, but such models also happen. Moreover, the technology of making seamless wall coverings came to us from a distant past, when they were made not from paper or fiberglass, but from expensive fabrics.

Pasting of walls with seamless wall-paper is made not from top to down, but in the horizontal direction, with an integral strip that is not cut into pieces.Types of seamless patterns can be any: paper, non-woven and fiberglass.

If we talk about the best manufacturers, buyers especially mark the German company “Marburg” mainly due to the fact that high German quality perfectly harmonizes with the affordable price of wall coverings of various kinds. Stylish wallpaper company "Marburg" are characterized by a high level of aesthetics, original designs, durability and a wide range of products.

Fashion collections, striking a variety of colors and textures, are released annually, and last year's design always makes good discounts. You can view the German Marburg video catalog in the next video.

The choice of paint for wallpaper should be approached correctly and responsibly, since there are a lot of dyes on the market. Paint needs to be bought, being guided not only by type of a wall covering, but also on thatin which room it will be used.

All paints are divided into three basic types: acrylic, alkyd and water-emulsion.

In addition to alkyd paints, all the others are water based:

• Water emulsion have high viscosity and adhesion characteristics with all surfaces except metals, however, they do not tolerate an increased level of moisture. In this regard, they can not be used in places where the humidity is greatly increased, because this paint is easily dissolved in water and washed off with it.

• Latex paints contain rubber chloride or divinylstyrene in the composition and are “relatives” of acrylic. The package may be labeled "latex-acrylic paint." They are resistant to water, durable and resilient, help to hide small defects in painted surfaces and are ideal for decorating walls of baths, saunas and even large pools. Separately, it should be noted the excellent combination of such dyes with wall coatings on non-woven base, as well as with fiberglass.Latex can not be used for coloring the nursery and the bedroom, because under their influence air circulation between the surface and the walls is disturbed.

Latex paint is available in white, and other shades can be made with the help of color schemes, however, the colors will be extremely soft and pastel, and bright colors will not work, it should be borne in mind.

• Acrylic paints are known to all, because they are used everywhere and not only for the purpose of coloring wallpaper. Their popularity is growing because they are virtually odorless and dry quickly. They can paint paper, interlining and fiberglass in any room.

Acrylic-based dyes are also available in white and need color schemes, but they provide particularly bright and colorful shades that modern designers love to use.

• Concerning alkyd paints, it is important to know that, unlike acrylic ones, they contain substances in the form of resins and processed oils that can harm human health.Therefore, it is absolutely not recommended to paint wallpaper in residential premises with alkyd paints, and when buying it is important not to confuse the alkyd version with acrylic.

However, alkyd paint is best suited for decoration of public places because of its high resistance to humidity and sunlight and the presence of anti-fungal components in it. Alkyd has high characteristics of adhesion to surfaces, and is most often produced in spray cans, with which you can create interesting design compositions with your own hands.

To paint the paper wallpaper, you can use any kind of paint (of course, considering the fact that the living room or not). For paper, latex will be the best option for staining: it does not make the trellis heavier and improves the strength of the wallpaper. For dyeing paper coatings in residential and sleeping areas, water emulsion can and should be used: it is safe for health and inexpensive.

Non-woven base wallpapers can be easily dyed with acrylic or latex.By the way, flizelin can be painted on both sides, and not just on the outside. The paint is applied on the back side of the canvas, and after it is completely dry, the strip is pasted on the wall. Thus, the paint will appear on the front side only in places where there is no polymer substance. The tone itself will change somewhat, which will provide a more attractive texture of the front side of the wallpaper.

Among the popular foreign manufacturers of paints are the following:

• For wallpaper one of the best is considered firm Vincent (France), making famous matt paint "Conformat".
• Also popular among professionals is the company. Dulux (England), producing high-quality types of paints for different types of wallpaper.
• Of course, it is impossible not to mention the Finnish company. "Tikkurila"which is especially famous for the “Joker” paint, which has a deep matte color.

• Domestic manufacturers are trying to keep up with foreign colleagues. So, the production company Rogneda produces good matte acrylic paints, and the company "Tex" specializes in the manufacture of latex-acrylate wallpaper coloring options.

Do not buy paint in questionable places, even if it is very cheap. It is better to buy it in a good hardware store, where you can get acquainted with all the characteristics of the product in detail and get recommendations from sellers. When buying, you should look at the date of manufacture of paint, its shelf life and quality of packaging.

It is recommended to use all opaque types of the painting structures if the room is spacious and light. Options that have a small glow, it is best to apply for coloring places of rest.It is better not to use glossy paints with a pronounced brilliance in a residential area: glare can cause pain or discomfort in the eyes. Semi-gloss paint can be used to decorate the walls in the kitchen: it is perfectly cleanable and resistant to external influences. The satin look of the paint is characterized by a complete lack of gloss, moisture resistance and pleasant smoothness, which allows it to decorate any room.

The technology of painting itself, regardless of the type of wallpaper, is absolutely the same for all their varieties:

• Before pasting it is necessary to prepare the walls (and the ceiling, if it is also pasted over). To do this, you need to putty large cracks, remove the old plaster, to achieve smooth surfaces using the same putty, and if you plan to glue the glass wall, the surface will have to be primed directly under them using a latex-looking primer.
• After the glueing is complete, you need to wait a day until the glue dries completely.
• Paint should be selected based on the type of wallpaper and type of room.
• To avoid overspending, it is better to pre-select the model of wallpaper with a low ability to absorb.
• During the work it is necessary to use the roller (or a spray).
• The first coat of paint is applied with thorough soaking of all the reliefs, without smudges.
• If you are working with fiberglass wallpaper, stains will always remain after painting. To remove them, the first layer of paint should be applied along the wall, and the second - across it.
• After applying the first layer of painted wallpaper should be allowed to dry for 12 hours, only after that you can re-paint.

In order to get the desired color, two staining in a row will be quite enough, and in some cases you can even leave one coat of paint if the color turned out to be good and the painting itself looks even and neat. If you want to paint the wallpaper with an “impressive” embossed pattern, professionals advise you to apply a technology called “dry brush”: dried light pigment of paint is applied on the ledges.

When decorating wallpaper for painting, one should observe the unity of style so that the necessary harmony and comfort are preserved in the room.If there is a desire to combine models of wallpaper with different shades of color, it is recommended to use the so-called graphic color wheel, thanks to which you can successfully combine with each other twelve main colors and their different shades.

If the interior uses a combination of different wallpapers, it is important that both are similar in terms of design. Their elements should be harmoniously combined and overlap with each other.

Decor options:

• Ornaments in the form of flowers are ideally combined with patterns made of wood and pasted on top: this gives them volume and vitality. It is possible to draw an original border between multi-colored wallpaper, using decorating in the form of polyurethane pilasters, having previously painted them in the color that will correspond to the main range.

• An interesting method of decorating can be applied already in the process of coloring wallpaper, which will look spectacular and attractive.For example, the main layer of paint can have any bright tone, and when it dries, azure with “flakes” of different colors or white, resembling snow, is applied on top.

• The traditional border with patterns will never go out of fashion, it is the easiest way to decorate. Ideally, it should match the basic color of the wallpaper, and the colors on either side of it can be either the same or completely different: for example, the yellow bottom will perfectly harmonize with the beige top, and the border itself can be made as a combination of these two colors the form of an intricate pattern.

• For those who are just starting their experience in the design business, we can recommend one of the easiest ways to decorate walls. The idea is that two layers of paint are used in a certain sequence. After applying the first layer, you need to wait until it is completely dry, and then apply a second, preferably using a small tinting machine.

• Stencils and monograms - a classic way to decorate walls.If you plan to use a pattern made on the stencil, the wallpaper should be smooth and better monotonous: it will help to highlight and emphasize the texture of the pattern on the main background. By the way, since it is acrylic paints that are often used to paint wallpapers, you can take care to purchase enough of them for the subsequent decoration of the walls after the main painting of the wallpaper is completed.

• When combining both the wallpaper and the elements of decor, it is important to remember that the ensemble was one and not a single element got out of the overall picture of the interior. This approach will ensure the most comfortable stay in the premises of both the owner and his visitors, without causing inconvenience and irritation.

In order to decorate the wallpaper on their own, there are different stencils for sale in the usual plan, as well as stencil blanks in the form of rollers that allow you to decorate the wallpaper with the same pattern across the wall.

Popular and already finished vinyl stickers are a great alternative to screen decoration, but their price is quite high, although they are worth it: with their help, the room will look beautiful, original and especially bright.

If the owner of the wallpaper for painting has a good ability to paint, you can paint the walls with popular motifs from the plant and animal world. As already mentioned, you can use acrylic paints, the colors and shades of which can be made particularly bright. However, the painting can be more monochrome, “in tone” with the main color of the wallpaper. It all depends on the overall picture of the interior and from the designer's imagination.

In order to put the drawing looked more impressive, it is recommended to paste over the room with smooth wallpaper for painting in advance. Then the painting will look bright and attractive, especially if the background is thought out in advance and painted with great care.

In order to give the interior originality, there is a kind of wallpaper for painting with a finished picture in 3D-performance.In this case, it is not recommended to apply such pictures in the whole room; it would be best if you select one of the most significant zones with it.

Wallpapers for painting are universal in that the colors can be chosen depending on the style in which the interior of the room is decorated, and if the situation changes, the color of the coatings can also be changed:

• For a classic interior wallpaper perfect, painted in pastel calm colors: from beige to brown. It is better to choose a pattern in relief, with a clear texture and strict lines, which will emphasize the "equanimity" and aesthetics of the classics. In this case, painting smooth wallpaper can be done in a single layer, over which large flowers are applied with your own hands (most often, using stencils).

• Modern interiors, as a rule, do not require clarity and strict approach to the choice of color and texture of wallpaper, especially when it comes to such interior solutions as minimalism, hi-tech or other types of eclectic direction.In order to perfectly match the wall covering to the chaotic lines of modern furnishings and fancy blending of materials, it is recommended to use bright acrylic colors for wallpaper, choosing colors that match the main color direction in the room to dilute the paint.

• For those who want to decorate their home in the Scandinavian style, when coloring wallpaper it is recommended to use low-key but light colors: white and all possible shades of gray. Such a range ideally brightens twilight and dark time of the year and gives the room the effect of additional light and heat. You can paint the wallpaper in a monochromatic gray color, and on this background to place a large or small pattern of a darker tone with a stencil. The size of the picture should be selected depending on the size of the room: if it is large, flowers or patterns should be made large, and if small, it is better to limit the wallpaper with a small factory print, because it will take a very long time to apply the small pattern yourself.

You can also paint the wall just white, without using any tinting: it will always look fresh and relevant, especially when it comes to wallpaper with a relief type of pattern.

• The loft style is characterized by the use of wall coverings in the form of brick, stone, concrete, and even old plaster. In connection with the growing popularity of this style, designers have developed wallpaper types with the appropriate pattern. If desired, you can purchase for these purposes durable fiberglass wallpaper or anti-vandal, and then "age out" them with the use of sanding, pre-painted in a suitable color.