How to choose the right wallpaper?

Many, before starting repairs, ask themselves an important question: how to choose the right wallpaper? Yes, of course, this task is not an easy one; there is something to seriously think about. Wallpaper is a unique invention of true craftsmen, which for many decades does not cease to amaze with its rich assortment. In the selection of finishing coatings for walls, you need to take into account all the nuances, from personal preferences to analysis of the entire room (area, lighting, furniture, and so on). Today we will consider how to choose wallpaper in the apartment, owning certain knowledge about the varieties and methods of applying a certain type of wallpaper. We will share with you useful recommendations that will help you in a simple way to increase or decrease your room.

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Classification

Let's deal with all varieties of this type of coating. At the moment, the construction industry offers customers a wide selection of wallpapers, from which they simply run their eyes. That is why we have prepared for you a very affordable classification that will help you understand the strengths and weaknesses of the wallpaper, the scope, as well as compatibility with a certain style of the room.

According to the material:

• Paper. This type includes cellulose wallpaper, which can be with a smooth or embossed surface. The image on paper canvases can be applied with a primer (the surface is coated with paint over which the image is applied) or not with a primer method (the pattern is applied directly to the paper).
• Textile. This is a type of coating where textile elements of natural or artificial origin are applied to a non-woven surface made of non-woven fabric. Such wallpapers look very attractive, but are able to absorb dust and smell, lose their original color when exposed to sunlight.

Important! Most often they use the most popular velvet, velor, silk, cotton and linen textile coatings.

• Vinyl. Many people call them washing wallpapers, and this is true. They are widely used in the corridor or in the kitchen, as these rooms have the highest traffic. Such coatings are easy to wash, they are moisture resistant, wear resistant, due to the strong structure of the material.

Important! The only and significant drawback is poor air permeability. Vinyl wallpapers are not suitable for pasting a children's room or bedroom, but for other rooms they can be safely used, without forgetting to periodically ventilate the room.

• Non-woven. They are considered the most durable, wear-resistant and more fire-resistant wallpaper, unlike the cellulose version.

Important! The most important advantage of a non-woven coating is the ability to apply paint, more than once.

• Acrylic It is an analogue of vinyl coating. The difference between the paintings is that not vinyl is applied to the base of the material, but acrylic, which is well washed, is breathable and safe for human health.
• Photowall-paper. Relate to varieties of cellulose coatings, which can be used as the basis for other types of coatings. 3D wallpapers made it possible to make a real Manhattan, jungle or underwater world out of a rather boring room.
• Cullets. A recent but well-recommended wallcovering.Their base is saturated with fiberglass, the threads of which are made of dolomite, sand and soda. Such wallpapers look very stylish and expensive, convenient to use, repel dust well, are easy to clean and can be painted.

Important! The hypoallergenicity of the coating and the inability of the material to accumulate toxins and other harmful substances are considered a big plus.

• Exotic species. Such wallpapers include jute, cork, carpet, metallized and wallpaper for painting.

By type of coating:

• Smooth (plain).
• With the image on a plain coating.
• Embossed with embossed pattern.
• Multilayer with a volumetric pattern.

By density:

• Light (thin). It is easy to apply to the surface, but such wallpaper can not hide the bumps and defects of the wall.
• Heavy (dense). It’s not quite easy to paste such wallpapers, but they can be used to hide various flaws on the base.

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How to choose the wallpaper for the room? Recommendations

We will share with you some basic tips on which wallpaper to choose in your room, so that it is not only beautiful and comfortable, but also profitable. To implement these ideas, it is important to consider the small nuances:

• The bedroom is the place where we prefer to relax and unwind from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. That is why we recommend choosing a plain coating that will give the room more light, comfort and harmony.

Important! Plain wallpaper is suitable for a calmly furnished room, where everything is done with a soul without unnecessary bright accents. This composition can be supplemented with an exclusive picture or family photo.

• If you still want to see wallpaper with a picture in your room, then opt for a more concise version with a discreet pattern. A light print made in calm and unobtrusive colors is well suited here.
• For romantics with a fine nature, silver, beige and peach colors and all shades of green are perfect.
• Vivid colors such as scarlet, yellow, purple and orange are suitable for passionate and temperamental people.
• The walls in the room can be pasted with wallpapers of different colors and shades, adhering to the same texture of the material and the combination of one color scheme. Such a solution is suitable for bright and creative personalities who are not afraid to experiment. In this case, it will be appropriate to use murals that can take you far to the Maldives, and not only.
• For a square bedroom, it will be appropriate to focus on one wall - to cover it with contrasting wallpaper.
• For a small room, you should choose only calm pastel colors, so as not to reduce the small space without it.
• It is currently very fashionable to divide a bedroom or living room into separate zones: for relaxing, working and playing with a child.
• To expand the narrow room will help bright wallpaper glued to the wall by the window.
• Lovers of sophistication and chic can stay on the cover with imitation of expensive natural materials (stone, wood and other textures).

Important! Want something unusual, exclusive? We suggest that you consider the option of coating from natural plant materials using bamboo, papyrus or straw paintings. Such an interior will attract you not only with its exoticism, but also with an environmentally friendly smell.

• For people who cannot fall asleep for a long time, we recommend using all shades of blue when decorating the bedroom.
• The combination of plain and colorful can visually increase the height of the ceiling, expand a small area of ​​the room. To achieve this result, you will need to stick strips in a certain sequence (through one or two canvases).
• The use of screen painting, a variety of vinyl stickers will help you focus on plain wallpaper.
• For patterned coatings, it is advisable to choose a suitable upholstery of furniture or textiles of small accessories, such as pillows in tone.

We examined the basic colors and recommendations for their use.Further, we will help you with the question of how to choose the color of the wallpaper for the room in which the child lives.

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Selection of wallpaper for a children's room

How to choose the color of the wallpaper in the room for the child? Here you need to take into account many points, and especially the age of your child:

• If your child is a preschool child, then it will be appropriate to stick creative wallpapers, for example, with the alphabet, figures, or your favorite cartoon characters. In any case, such wallpapers will look bright, interesting.
• If your child is already going to school, then stop at the cover with an interesting story or comic strip.
• For a teenage child, it will be relevant to use the option of photo wallpaper with the image of a favorite artist or football team.

Important! The tone of the picture should be calm, in no case aggressive, so that your child can safely perform lessons and other activities.

• For a children's room you need to use only natural paintings - paper or non-woven version. Thanks to the safe composition of all these wallpapers, your child will be guaranteed a pleasant dream.

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We told you which wallpapers are the best for the apartment, and you just have to think over all the details of your interior, the features of the room. Do not forget to take into account the purpose of your room, on which the choice of coverage will depend. We wish you easy repair and good mood!