10 Tips on choosing wallpaper

Paper wallpapers are of two types: single-layer - simplex and two-layer - duplex. Double-layer sometimes have a protective coating that gives them moisture resistance. Most often they are smooth, but are also found with a pattern.

Basis non-woven wallpaper is a non-woven material based on cellulose. The top layer can be made of paper, vinyl, non-woven fabric or fabric. Depending on this property, such wallpapers are fundamentally different. Vinyl Wallpaper can be smooth, embossed and even imitate silk screen printing. Basis - paper or non-woven. Textile wallpaper is made on paper, vinyl or non-woven base by sticking fabrics on it - flax, cotton, jute, velor, synthetic fibers.

Liquid Wallpaper is a mixture of cellulose fiber, decorative additives and glue. This type of wallpaper is gaining increasing popularity. What kind of wallpaper is better to choose? Each has its pros and cons, which will tell the following table:

Type of wallpaper	pros	Minuses
Paper	+ low price; + environmental safety; + just glue; + allow the walls to "breathe."	- fragility: - fade in the sun: - afraid of moisture.
Flizelinovye	+ environmentally friendly; + keep their shape well; + can be used for painting.	- high price; - wallpaper with a paper top layer is unstable to moisture and mechanical damage.
Vinyl	+ very durable; + durable - service life is at least 10 years; + moisture resistant; + universal - a large selection of colors and textures allows you to pick them up to almost any style of interior;	- high price; - the complexity of the stickers - you can only glue butt.
Textile	+ excellent decorative qualities; + environmental friendliness; + variety of colors and textures; + Good noise and heat insulation.	- high price; whimsical care; - absorb odors; - non-resistant to mechanical damage.
Liquid wallpaper	+ environmental friendliness; + convenient application - there is no need to select a pattern and join the canvas together; + it is enough to prime the surface before application.	- relatively high price; - sensitivity to moisture - in order to impart water resistance it is necessary to apply several layers of special varnish; - not rich color palette.

When choosing wallpaper you need to consider:

• safety of materials used in their manufacture;
• the conditions in which they will be exploited;
• cost;
• durability.

Based on the available data, the best wallpaper for the bedroom or living room - non-woven, liquid or textile.

Paper or wallpaper made of hard evaporated vinyl is well suited for a nursery. The walls in the kitchen and in the hallway is best covered with vinyl wallpaper.

From what glue to choose to work with wallpaper, depends on the durability of the repair, and the appearance of the walls. You should not try to glue thick vinyl wallpaper with ordinary paper glue, it just will not sustain the weight of the rolls. If you use glue for embossed textured wallpaper when working with light paper, then they will of course stick.But it is possible that tearing wallpaper from the wall during the next repair will have to be done along with plaster.

There are universal adhesives suitable for all types of wallpaper. But experts advise to choose glue just depending on the type of wallpaper.

Glue for vinyl wallpaper need a thick, viscous, with good adhesion. The largest number of positive ratings scored adhesives for vinyl wallpaper of the following brands: Kleo Smart 5-6; Axton Vinyl; Metylan Vinyl; Quelyd Special Vinyl; Swedtex Vinyl.

These are starch based adhesives. The cheapest of the above is Axton Vinyl, the most expensive is Swedtex Vinyl.

Glue for vinyl wallpaper on methylcellulose has a thick consistency, it is chosen for the most dense and heavy wallpaper. Three leaders looks like this:

1. Pufas Euro 3000 Special vinil;
2. Metylan Granulate Premium;
3. Moment Vinyl.

Pufas is economical in consumption, Metylan is ideal for working with heavy relief wallpaper. Moment Vinyl is most affordable.

To work with paper wallpaper are good: Moment classic; Metylan Premium Wagon; CMC (carboxymethylcellulose); Quelyd-Express and Quelyd-Superekspress; Kleo Standard.

Each of them has its own characteristics: Moment Classic is suitable for single and double-layer paper wallpapers, Metylan Universal Premium, Quelyd-Express and Quelyd-Superekspress dry quickly, Kleo Standard divorces well and does not leave stains after drying. The cheapest option is CMC, which is also non-toxic.

Rating best adhesives for non-woven wallpaper looks like this:

1. EXCLUSIVE NON WOVEN is especially good for textile wallpaper and silk screen printing;
2. Metylan Flizelin is the most versatile, suitable for pasting lime and concrete surfaces;
3. Quelyd Special flizelin - does not react with the paint, so it is the best option for wallpaper for painting.

The most expensive and high quality - EXCLUSIVE NON WOVEN, the cheapest - Quelyd Special flizelin.

When choosing glue, you must take into account:

• type of glued surface;
• the density and specificity of the wallpaper;
• financial opportunities.

Choose a putty for walls you need in two ways - the composition and functions.

The composition of the putty is gypsum, cement and acrylic. Each material has its own characteristics. Gypsum plaster is very plastic, allows to smooth the surface well, after drying does not shrink, but is afraid of high humidity. Cement is resistant to moisture, but dries for a relatively long time and gives a slight shrinkage. Acrylic putty - the best option for finishing. It is shrinking and quick-drying.

Putty for wallpaper can be of two types: starting and finishing. Starting is designed to align large defects in the walls. It can be applied on concrete and brick foundation. If you need to eliminate serious surface defects, it is acceptable to apply several layers of the starting composition. The thickness of each layer can be up to 10 mm, with each of them reinforced reinforcing mesh.

The finishing compound is designed to smooth out small defects and make the surface smooth. The thickness of the layer does not exceed 2-3 mm, so it is not suitable for the elimination of deep cracks and irregularities. There are more expensive universal mixes that simultaneously perform both of these functions.

It is better to buy finishing materials from one manufacturer.

The kitchen is the heart of the house. Often the kitchen also serves as a dining room. It is here that the family gathers at the dinner table, and here the hostess spends a lot of time preparing food. Therefore, to choose the wallpaper for the kitchen you need such that they please the eye and create a positive mood.

At the same time, the kitchen often has a high temperature and humidity; during cooking, the fat is sprayed and settles on the surfaces. Therefore, wallpaper for the kitchen should be well tolerate frequent wet cleaning.

The best option for the kitchen is a dense moisture-proof wallpaper with good vapor permeability. Marking on rolls will help determine the type of wallpaper.High-quality vinyl perforated wallpaper, made on non-woven base, perfect for wall decoration in the kitchen. They are not afraid of moisture, resistant to fading, and micropores do not violate the air circulation in the room. A wide range of colors and a rich choice of textures - another argument in their favor.

Wall-paper from natural materials and paper wallpaper, even covered with special impregnations - not the best choice for the kitchen, they will very quickly lose an attractive appearance. In addition, they absorb odors, which are so many in the cooking zone.

The living room is a place for relaxation, reception of guests and quiet family evenings. Therefore, it is important to choose such wallpaper that will create an atmosphere that is favorable for all. Wallpaper for the living room should harmoniously complement the overall style of the interior.

Silk-screen printing is a kind of hot-stamped vinyl paper-based wallpaper. The upper decorative layer is made of natural or synthetic threads, creating a fancy pattern. These wallpapers are very beautiful, silky to the touch, unpretentious in the care, retain the brightness of colors for many years.

Textile wallpaper is also perfect for wall decor in the living room. They look very elegant, give the interior a chic and noble look, emphasize the good taste of the owner. These wallpapers have excellent heat and sound insulation.

Environmentally friendly and natural - is still the current trend in interior design. Bamboo, cork or wallpaper made from vegetable raw materials are perfect for living room walls. In addition to excellent decorative qualities, such wallpapers are absolutely safe.

Non-woven wallpapers can not boast the same variety of colors and textures as vinyl. However, they have advantages - they are made of safe materials and can be painted up to 10 times.

Walls in the bedroom are well suited wallpaper from natural materials. They create a pleasant atmosphere of proximity of nature, are very decorative and absolutely safe.

Textured wallpaper made of bamboo can hide the irregularities of the walls. They are produced in different colors and with different widths of elements.

Cork wallpaper is made from cork bark. They have good heat and sound insulation, pleasant tactile and decorative qualities. This is a fairly plastic material, so you can glue convex and concave surfaces with such wallpaper.

Jute wallpapers are made from crushed parts of plants deposited on unbleached paper. The resulting coating is very similar in appearance to textile fabric.

Liquid wallpaper - one of the best options for wall decoration in the bedroom. They are made of safe materials, breathable, have good sound insulation, durable. Available with various decorative additives: marble chips, mica, textile fibers, mother of pearl.

Wallpaper for the hallway to choose a dense, resistant to mechanical damage and well tolerate wet cleaning. A good option is a washable wallpaper or those that can be painted.

Vinyl wallpapers are fully compliant with these requirements. They tolerate wet cleaning, retain their decorative qualities for a long time and are affordable. Non-woven wallpaper can also be used for pasting walls in the hallway. A definite plus of this type is the suitability for repeated coloring. The most expensive, but also the most durable material for the walls - fiberglass wallpaper. This type combines the advantages of vinyl and non-woven wallpaper.

Materials for the manufacture of such wallpaper are quartz sand, soda, limestone and clay. Woven fabric is impregnated with a solution of modified starch.

Glass cloth wallpaper has a very high wear resistance, they are not afraid of mechanical damage. They can be cleaned and washed without fear of spoiling the surface. The claws and beaks of domestic animals also cannot damage such a coating.Wall-paper from fiber glass perfectly gives in to coloring which only emphasizes their texture. The service life of such wallpaper reaches 30 years.

In a harmonious interior, all the details fit well together. Choosing a wallpaper that fits under the existing furniture, you need to be guided by one principle - you need to focus attention either on the walls or on the furniture.

For example, if the furniture is made in bright colors or active geometric patterns are used in its decoration, then it is better to glue the walls with plain wallpaper. And vice versa - if the upholstery of furniture is sustained in a restrained color range, then unusual accents on the walls will help to give a highlight to the interior.

There is one more rule - all shades should be from the same group: warm ones go well with warm ones, cold ones look most advantageous with cold ones. And the same rule works with color contrasting combinations.

There are a few general rules:

• Between furniture and wallpaper there should be no color competition, they should harmoniously complement each other. At the same time, monochrome is not an option, the furniture will simply be lost against the background of wallpaper of the same color;
• if the furniture is unremarkable, the emphasis can be transferred to the walls;
• if the furniture is unusual, then you should not divert attention from her too bright wallpaper. It is better to choose a calm color or plain wallpaper.

Selecting wallpaper for furniture, consider the interior and design of the room, its size, location and lighting.

Perhaps the most rigorous selection of wallpaper for the children's room. This is understandable, because they must be absolutely safe.

The cheapest option is to paste over the walls with paper wallpaper. As soon as the baby grows up, he will certainly want to try on the strength of all the surrounding objects, and the wallpaper will not be an exception. Paper wallpaper is completely safe, and their fragility in this case does not play a big role.

Fiberglass wallpaper is much more expensive than paper, but they will last much longer. They have many advantages - resistance to mechanical damage, environmental friendliness, hypoallergenicity and the ability to withstand repeated repainting. Only one minus - the high price.

Compromise option for the walls in the nursery - liquid wallpaper. They are easy to restore, it is enough to dilute the required amount of dry mixture with water, apply to the damaged section of the wall and smooth out. If the child has already grown up, then you can attach him to this lesson, for sure it will seem very exciting to him.

Such wallpapers are safe, have a pleasant texture, have good sound and thermal insulation properties. It allows the walls to "breathe", and the air in the nursery will not be stagnant.

With all the wealth of choice it happens that it is not possible to realize the conceived design decision with the help of ready-made wallpapers. Or if you need to zone the space in the same room. In this case, you can try to combine several types of wallpaper in the interior of one room.

For a start it is worth assessing the shape, height, location of windows and doors in the room. In spacious rooms with high ceilings, the main problem is to create a cozy atmosphere. The combination of wallpaper with two drawings will help solve this problem without unnecessarily cluttering the space with furniture and decorative elements.

A good idea for a small room - plain wallpaper for three and bright finish on the fourth. It is better not to use large-sized wallpaper in the decoration of small rooms, this will further emphasize its miniature. The optimal solution - wallpaper light colors with small elements or monochromatic.

If you need to visually correct the shape of a long narrow room, then you can stick light wallpaper on the end walls, and dark wallpaper on the long side walls.

Three walls in a square room should be covered with the same wallpaper, and on the fourth one you should create a bright accent in the form of an ornament, a flower or a bright pattern. For a successful combination of wallpaper you need to have something in common: color, pattern or texture. So it will be possible to achieve a harmonious combination of different wallpapers with each other.

It is not necessary to combine among themselves the wallpaper of different quality, it will only emphasize the shortcomings of cheap wallpaper. For a combination, you need to use wallpaper of the same thickness, otherwise the joints will look messy.