Vinyl wallpaper in the interior

The modern market offers a wide selection of all kinds of wallpapers for every taste and wallet. Among this variety, vinyl wallpaper stands out. This is a practical and beautiful wallcovering. More and more buyers are choosing this type of wallpaper for their long service, excellent quality and wide selection of designs.

Vinyl wall-paper differs from other types in the structure. They have two layers - upper and lower. The top layer, the main one, is polyvinyl chloride (vinyl), and the bottom layer is a paper or non-woven base, which is glued to the wall.

Both layers affect the strength and characteristics of the wallpaper. If the bottom layer of paper, such a product is worse in density and strength than non-woven base. As for the top layer, the look and characteristics of vinyl are reflected in the thickness and appearance of the entire canvas, as well as in the care features.

Vinyl wallpapers have a very rich selection of colors, designs and embossments, so most designers prefer this wall covering. In addition, there are options that are designed for painting, which expands the possibilities of decorating the room.

To choose the wallpaper, you need to pay attention to the packaging. On it you can see special icons that indicate the material and quality of the wallpaper.

Letters denote material:

• BB - foamed vinyl (wallpaper created using foaming technology);
• PV - flat vinyl (wallpaper passed additional pressing, as a result of which the surface became flat);
• RV - embossed vinyl (wallpaper has a distinct relief, their base - flizelin).

All vinyl wallpapers are divided into different types. Depending on the material of the lower layer distinguish wallpaper based on paper and non-woven. The paper base is found in small-sized rolls. The top, decorative layer of such wallpaper is often made of foamed vinyl. Flizelin serves as the basis for a wide wallpaper, becausepaper could not hold their great weight.

Depending on the top layer, distinguish wallpaper:

• Foamed;
• Dense, having on its surface relief;
• Made by hot stamping;
• Silk-screen.

The most common type of wallpaper is foamed vinyl. During the manufacturing process, the vinyl compound undergoes volcanic foaming and is subsequently applied to the substrate. After that, the wallpaper web is embossed under a press.

This type of canvas - the cheapest and easiest type of vinyl. They have a distinct relief. The width of the roll is usually 0.5-1 m. The pattern and texture can be made using a wide variety of colors, as well as with the addition of sparkles.

Foam vinyl wallpaper is very susceptible to mechanical impact. The top layer is easily torn off and deteriorates, since it is very soft and airy. However, with careful operation of such wallpaper will last a long time. They do not fade in the sun, can tolerate light wet cleaning.

Another kind of vinyl is thick or embossed. Such material passes additional pressing. As a result, the vinyl is attached to the substrate and an embossed pattern appears.

The most common type of embossing is imitation of natural materials. They are made under stone, brick, tile, wood, plaster. The corresponding pattern is added to the embossing, so this type of wall covering looks as close as possible to the natural finish.

Dense vinyl wallpapers have a lot of advantages: they do not fade in the sun, they are rather simple in work when pasting walls, they are durable, they are not deformed by mechanical impact, and also have a sound-absorbing function.

Embossed wallpapers are washable, which makes the process of their operation simple and convenient. They withstand almost infinite amount of wet cleaning and can not absorb odors. You can choose such wallpaper, paying attention to the label and the corresponding sign. Most often they are chosen for the kitchen or for the rooms where small children live.

Hot stamping wallpaper is one of the most modern types of wall covering. For their manufacture using a hot press.Under its influence, vinyl wallpapers acquire the necessary embossing, and also become very durable in their qualities.

The rolls of such wallpapers are usually quite wide - from 1 m. The canvas is very dense to the touch, the embossing is perfectly palpable, the relief is strongly pronounced. These wallpapers are durable, do not wear out over time, are quite moisture-resistant, resistant to sunlight, do not fade under its influence, have the widest palette of colors and textures.

Another type of vinyl wallpaper - silk screen. They are created by stamping vinyl in a hot way, but in the manufacturing process fibers of fabric are added to it, which makes this material look like silk fabric.

The canvas is subjected to maximum embossing, so it is very thin and smooth. Such a thin, but embossed surface has the effect of color transfusion. This wallpaper is only suitable for very smooth, well-finished walls without flaws. The slightest imperfection will be immediately visible through the wallpaper. Despite this drawback, screen printing wallpapers are considered an elite product and have already won the love of many designers.

In some cases, in the same room using the combined wallpaper. One wall is pasted over with one type of wallpaper and the other with another. This technique allows you to bring to life modern design solutions, making the room original and unique.

In order to correctly determine the number of rolls that will be required per room, first, you need to know the area of ​​the walls, and second, carefully choose the wallpaper in accordance with the dimensions indicated on the label.

Packaged wallpaper in rolls. The thickness of the web affects the width of the diameter of the roll. The most popular web width is 53 cm. The length in such a roll is usually 10 m. These are the most simple and inexpensive wallpapers.

If the base of the wallpaper is foamed vinyl, the width of the roll can be 1 m or 1.06 m. These are wide wallpapers called meter. The length of a roll with such a width is usually 10 or 25 m. Rolls of the same size are produced for painting. Wide wallpaper reduces the number of joints on the wall and speeds up the process of pasting walls, but at the same time makes it more laborious.These wallpapers are heavy, so usually their base is flizelin.

Wallpaper with a width of 70 cm is gaining more and more popularity. This size is produced only by European manufacturers, and European quality is considered one of the best.

It is better to calculate the required number of rolls in advance and buy all the necessary volume at once. When oscillations, the choice should be done in a big way, because different batches of wallpaper may differ in shade, which will clearly be evident on the wall.

Like any wallpaper, vinyl has its downsides and pros.

Their undoubted advantages include:

• Beautiful appearance and a wide selection of various colors and textures. Vinyl wallpapers can be one-color and with patterns of different colors, with sparkles, imitated under stone, tile, fabric and other natural materials.
• The walls, pasted over with vinyl wallpaper, visually seem voluminous, which makes the room elegant, cozy, unique.

• Sound absorption is another plus of vinyl wallpaper, which is especially important for apartment buildings.
• These wallpapers can hide irregularities and imperfections of the walls. Small cracks, pits,hillocks do not have to be removed before wallpapering, which will help save time and money on additional leveling materials.
• Durability. With the recommended care of the wallpaper, they can serve for many years without fading or deforming.

• Special types of vinyl wallpaper resistant to mechanical stress and moisture, can tolerate wet cleaning, including detergents.
• Making their choice in the store, many wonder if these or other wallpapers are harmful to health. Vinyl wallpaper is absolutely safe for humans. They do not release harmful substances into the environment. However, when buying, you should always pay attention to the availability of quality certificates for the selected product. Only in this case, you can be sure that the material does not harm health.

Along with a lot of advantages, vinyl wallpapers have disadvantages:

• In the process of applying glue to the fabric, the material may swell, and after drying taper, therefore, it is advisable to have experience with this procedure in order to avoid uneven joints.
• They are airtight, so these wallpapers are best not to use in rooms with high humidity, with poor ventilation, as well as there,where small children live.
• Not the cheapest price. Among the competing materials there are options much cheaper. However, this price vinyl due to high quality and long service life.
• Wallpapers in wide rolls are rather heavy and dense (their base is flizelin), therefore they dry for a long time and require more work when sticking.

Vinyl wallpapers are represented by a very rich selection of all kinds of designs, textures, colors and colors. Each buyer will be able to find a suitable option for themselves.

Thanks to modern technology, it is possible to apply any pattern to the surface of the canvas and make it in any color. In addition to a diverse color palette, you can also make your choice based on the reliefs and structures.

Exclusive models offer matte or sparkling surfaces with glitter. Often such a coating is available in large, meter-long rolls, which can be glued not horizontally, as usual, but horizontally. With this method, only one seam remains on the wall.

The most beautiful and colorful vinyl wallpapers are silk screen printings.The material resembles silk with its unique brilliance, the texture is almost weightless. With the help of silk-screen printing can also be made to imitate the skin.

Vinyl wallpapers are suitable for any room. For example, for a child's room, many options are available from high-quality material of rainbow colors. You can find paintings with educational drawings. Recently, for children's rooms wallpapers have been produced for coloring. Paints, felt-tip pens and pencils are suitable for drawing on them. This canvas is easy to wash and return to its original appearance. Most often, they already have black and white drawings for creativity. In addition, adults have already loved these wallpapers. For them, there are wallpapers with a complex pattern, coloring of which will serve as a good anti-stress.

In order to choose the right wallpaper for a specific room, you can follow several rules:

• It is advisable to choose light colors for dark rooms where little natural light enters. This will help lighten the room.
• Dark wallpapers are good for very bright rooms, so that dark shades soften the excess light a little.However, it is worth remembering that the dark color heats up quickly and slowly cools down, so the room can get hot.

• If the room has low ceilings, you can take advantage of their visual increase with vertical striped wallpaper. A narrow room will help to visually expand the horizontal strip walls.
• Drawing on the canvas can also affect the visual perception of space. A small ornament or a monochromatic light wall help to increase the room, while a large pattern and a monochromatic dark wall, on the contrary, reduce it.

Bright poisonous color, appropriate, for example, in the style of pop art, is not suitable for rooms in which you intend to rest. He is able to annoy and excite a person. Therefore, red and orange shades are not recommended for bedrooms, despite the fact that sometimes it seems that only these colors can reflect the character and temperament of a person. For bright colors fit the living room or dining room, where they spend noisy feasts and meet guests.

Cold shades should not be used in living rooms. They are considered successful only for bathrooms or corridors. Such colors can provoke depression, induce fatigue and drowsiness, and sometimes even reduce immunity.

Black and white colors are not recommended for rooms where people relax and sleep. They can be used in the living room, in the kitchen. These colors have a strong "polarity" and are capable of having a negative impact on a person's mood. For bedrooms, the best option is neutral pastel colors: beige, powdery purple, pink, green, yellow.

If the room is planned to be arranged in a certain style, a properly selected wall covering can accomplish most of this task. Different textures, colors and patterns are suitable for a particular style. Retro-style implies a symmetrically repeating pattern with small flowers or an abstract ornament. The Provence style is suitable for wallpapers with large flowers (peony, rose, sakura) in powder-pink or lilac shades or in a rhombus. Industrial style involves finishing the walls under natural materials: stone, brick, plaster.Monochrome coverings are preferred to the minimalist style, preferably in white, black or metallic shades. The style of pop art allows you to use and mix among themselves bright multi-colored wallpaper or plain with large images on them.

Most varieties of vinyl wallpaper are washable. Before wet cleaning, you should always pay attention to the packaging, which indicates whether this material is subject to such care and what degree of wetting allows. Different types of cloths have different density: porous or dense, respectively, allow different types of cleaning.

Among the signs can be seen on the label one wave. It means that cleaning with a damp, well-wrung cloth is permissible. The icon in the form of three waves allows wet cleaning with detergents. If a brush icon is added to the waves, you can use not only a rag for cleaning, but also a brush.

All vinyl wallpaper has a relief surface texture, which is why dust constantly accumulates on it. It must be cleaned with a dry sponge or vacuum cleaner. If you start cleaning with a wet wipe, dust may remain stains.

To get rid of pollution on the wallpaper, you can use plain water. In case of heavier soiling, a soap solution or alcohol will help. It is not recommended to use more aggressive chemicals (bleach, turpentine, solvent). They may permanently damage the coating. To be sure of the result, you can try the detergent on a small separate piece of wallpaper and see the reaction of the material to it. A rag or sponge should be chosen from natural materials in order not to damage the wallpaper.

When using detergents to complete the cleaning you need to wipe with plain water and then with a dry cloth. Strongly press the sponge is not worth it, so as not to deform the decorative layer of the coating.

The production of vinyl wallpaper is currently engaged in many countries. Each brand has its own advantages. Consider the most popular.

Among Russian brands one can single out the leader in the market - the Palitra company.This impressive in scale factory produces a huge variety of wallpapers. With some of the leading firms in the world market, she has concluded contracts and organized joint production. For example, A. S. Creation (Germany) belongs to one of them.

Another popular Russian factory is Mayakprint. Recently, they have reached a new level of wallpaper production, for which they receive only positive customer reviews. The company has a responsible approach to the quality of its products, as well as to build the process of the entire enterprise: a careful selection of professionals, the use of domestic and foreign innovations in production.

One of the recognized leaders of domestic manufacturers is the Moscow Wallpaper Factory. Here products meet all modern quality standards, production is constantly being upgraded. At production of cloths only qualitative materials are used. One of the popular series of wallpapers are canvases depicting poppies and trees, which have become popular throughout Russia.

In general, the reviews on Russian products are positive: a rich choice, high-quality fabrics, ease of handling the material are presented. However, some customers point out that defective rolls can occur, in addition, the canvases are not dense enough, so a perfectly smooth surface of the walls is required, and besides, the wallpaper can shine through. Consumers who choose Russia as the country of origin of the wall covering, strongly advise to be attentive to the batch number, since the shades of different batches can differ significantly from each other. It is best to immediately purchase the required number of rolls in order to avoid trouble during the repair process.

Among the manufacturers from Germany in the market stands out the company Erismann. This company has its own factory in Russia, so it is well known in our market. In addition, this product is of high quality, which since the beginning of the XXI century Russian consumers are satisfied.

Among the reviews about the company Erismann are extremely positive. Buyers note that these wallpapers are very durable, resistant to mechanical stress, they do not leave scratches, are presented with a huge selection, do not fade in the sun.In addition, it is easy to work with them in the process of pasting walls and their subsequent care. It is noteworthy that on the wall almost no visible joints of paintings.

To the class of exclusive, elegant wallpapers are Italian brands. This product is distinguished by its special chic, style and high quality. Most often it is in Italy that new trends in fashion wall coverings, innovative technologies in production are born. Therefore, people who prefer to always remain at the peak of fashion, be sure to choose Italian wallpaper.

Among the Italian brands can be distinguished company Sergio Rosselini. These exclusive materials are popular all over the world, in the most elite and expensive houses in Europe and America.

Another famous Italian company is Vincenzo. The products of this factory are distinguished by painted canvases with stunning high quality patterns. With their help, you can create real works of art on the walls.

Reviews of Italian manufacturers are extremely positive. There is high quality, one of the best on the modern market, unique textures and drawings on the canvas that cannot be found on products from other countries, the density of the material, as well as ease when working with them.

Affordable wallpapers include Chinese-made products. But this does not mean that these factories produce poor quality wall coverings. All famous Chinese brands strictly adhere to international quality standards. In addition, their canvases meet the latest fashion trends and always keep up with the times. Wallpapers from China are presented in a wide variety of styles, textures, drawings, colors. The most common version of Chinese wallpaper - on a paper basis, because in China for the first time they thought up to make this finishing material out of paper, and factories mastered this process perfectly. But non-woven wallpaper are also produced in the factories of the Middle Kingdom.

However, among the reviews of Chinese products there are both positive and negative opinions. As a positive moment, low price, wide choice for every taste and density of the canvas are noted. The negative ones include errors in the instructions, average or below average quality, inability to adjust the pattern and difficulties in working, “capricious” material.

Vinyl wallpaper there are a great many.Getting really good is not so easy.

A few tips can help make a choice:

• First you need to understand for which room the wallpaper is needed and what functions should be performed. If you plan to paste over the walls in the bathroom or kitchen, the coating should be washable and have appropriate instructions on the packaging.
• In addition to moisture resistance, wallpaper should be suitable for the room in its texture and pattern. In one room, something that looks beautiful in another sometimes does not fit the style. For example, a wall that mimics a brick looks beautiful in a hallway or living room in a loft style, but does not fit the children's room at all.

• An important factor is the color of the coating. Light colors help to expand the space, make the walls voluminous, dark ones, on the contrary, narrow, make some places more invisible. This property must always be taken into account, starting from the size and illumination of the room.

• The next important property is resistance to mechanical damage. It is necessary to take into account who lives in the room and how many people. With small children, pets, a large number of people the wallpaper must be dense and durable.
• When choosing wallpaper, great attention should be paid to their type and method of production, especially if you plan to make repairs yourself. If there is little or no experience with wallpaper, paper-based wallpaper in small rolls is the best option, the easiest way to work with them. Do not immediately take up the silk screen. This material is very capricious, the canvas is thin, often produced meter rolls. In this case, repair is better to entrust a professional.

Below are images with vinyl wallpaper in the interior. Here you can find wallpapers, different in colors and textures, made in various techniques, as well as applied in different rooms: children's room, in the kitchen, in the hall, in the living room, in the bedroom.

On how to properly glue vinyl wallpaper, you can see in the next video.