Everyone is used to the fact that wallpaper Is a way to decorate the walls, to make the interior attractive with their help. And other practical applications of wallpaper are kind of hard to come up with. But do not rush to draw conclusions. After all, you can solve other problems with the help of wallpaper. For example, reinforce walls if you choose glass wallpaper. Or - to insulate. Here's about insulation and let's talk in more detail.
Read in the article
- 1 What is thermal wallpaper
- 2 What does insulating wallpaper look like?
- 3 The benefits of insulating wallpaper
- 4 Cons of thermo wallpaper you should be aware of
What is thermal wallpaper
This is a kind of wallpaper that not only serves to decorate the interior, but can also be used for insulating and noise dampening functions. How is this result achieved? It's all about a special substrate, which is located under the canvas, decorated with a pattern or photo printing, depending on the model.
But first, about the features of the insulating layer. How can a thin canvas insulate a wall? The thing is that the substrate is a porous layer with numerous air bubbles. It is very similar in structure to foamy polyethylene, which is used to insulate buildings before finishing.
So the backing of the insulating wallpaper is, perhaps, just that foamed polyethylene, polystyrene or, in more expensive models, a cork.
Such wallpaper is easier to install, because the cork has good adhesion. Insulating wallpaper with a simpler backing for this purpose has a layer of paper or cardboard, which is glued to the surface. That is, such a coating has three layers: decorative, insulating and paper or cardboard.
What does insulating wallpaper look like?
Thermal wallpapers are sold in rolls, the length of which varies depending on the manufacturer and type from 5 to 15 meters and width - from 50 cm to 1 meter. Pay attention to the density of the material: it can be from 200 to 400 g / m², and the thickness of the panel can also be different - from the thinnest 3 mm to the impressive 10 mm.
For example, thermal wallpaper with a thickness of 6 mm is able to retain heat, like a wall in a half-brick, and at the same time, sound insulation perfectly keeps noise at 20 dB.
The benefits of insulating wallpaper
So why should you consider such a purchase? There are many advantages to this topcoat. The first and most important thing is the ability to level uneven walls with small defects due to the thickness of the canvas.
Plus the coating is resistant to fungus and moldand does not attract insects and rodents, so you can be sure that pest colonies are not formed under this cover. And it should be noted that these wallpapers have excellent moisture resistance, so they can be used to insulate the walls in the bathroom.
Thermal wallpapers are very lightweight due to the foamy backing, which greatly simplifies their installation. In addition, many manufacturers offer models with a self-adhesive base, which means you don't even have to fiddle with glue.
Cons of thermo wallpaper you should be aware of
There are no ideal building materials, so thermo wallpaper also has its drawbacks. First of all, it is a heater, so it is important to take care not only of wall insulation from the inside, but also from the outside, otherwise condensation is likely to form. If the walls are pre-painted with something like oil paint or enamel, the thermal wallpaper will not adhere well due to low adhesion.
How to paste such wallpaper in this video:
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