How to choose a wallpaper?

When the thorough repair is finished: the windows are inserted, the floor is leveled, then it's up to the small one - to choose wallpaper for the room. It is the wallpaper that sets the tone and atmosphere of housing, adds a touch to the interior and gives the room a certain charm and mystery. Therefore, try to approach the issue of finishing the walls with full responsibility and read the information on how to choose wallpaper to create a comfortable and modern design of the room.

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What do I need to know before I select a wallpaper?

Wallpapers - this is a wonderful invention of skilled craftsmen. For centuries, this finishing material surprises with its features, pleases the assortment and inspires the appearance. Some residents cover not only walls, but also ceilings, combining wallpaper of two colors.

Before you go to the store for the purchase of finishing materials, you need to know the following features of the room:

• Parameters, its size.
• Shape. Ceiling height.
• Illumination of the room.
• Wall condition.

What kind of wallpaper is better to choose, given the features of the room?

Summarize all the features of the room and select the finishing material, following our recommendations:

1. The less room you have, the lighter the wallpaper should be. Choose a material with a small number of drawings and patterns.
2. To increase the height of the room, use wallpaper with a longitudinal pattern. Vertical wallpaper can reduce the volume of the room, but at the same time, visually increase the height of the ceiling.
3. Horizontal wallpaper makes the space lower and, the wider the strips, the less they will affect the space.
4. If the wall is planned to decorate pictures, photos, or the carpet will hang, then under them there should be a smooth wallpaper with a small pattern.
5. Wallpapers with images of diamonds can expand the room.
6. For placing irregular shapes with recesses, niches, alcoves - large and catchy patterns will not work, but the material with a small pattern will be appropriate.
7. If the walls in the room are uneven, then thin, glossy wallpaper with the right pattern is not the best choice, since such material only will emphasize the defects. In this case, the best solution is the relief wallpaper.
8. If the walls of the room are constantly falling sunlight, then choose a non-fading wallpaper with increased light resistance.
9. If the room is facing north, then choose a warm shade material: yellow, cream, orange, pink. And if the south - then the cold tones: green, bluish-green, bluish-gray.
10. If you want to make the main emphasis on stylish modern furniture, then it's better to choose wallpaper with a discreet and vague picture and vice versa.

When choosing the finishing material for walls, the buyers are mainly guided by the following criteria:

• Texture( embossing, silkscreen or usual paper wallpaper).
• Quality and service life.
• Durability.
• Aesthetic appeal.
• Drawing and color.
• Method of pasting.
• Price.

Important! Of course, every buyer wants to find a product with an optimal ratio of "price - quality - beauty".However, experts recommend that when buying wallpaper, pay attention only to two criteria:

• Features of the room and its purpose.
• Your taste preferences, because the coloring, pattern and overall design of the material is a matter of everyone's taste.

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What are wall-paper wallpapers based on the material at the base?

To make harmony in the room, the wallpaper should be the best. Consider what wall coverings exist, and what are their advantages and disadvantages.

Paper

This is the most famous and popular wallpaper in the people. One of the factors influencing their popularity is the low price.

Wallpaper from cellulose can be smooth or embossed. The pattern on the material can be applied in two ways:

• Priming. The surface is first covered with paint, and an image is applied over the ink.
• Not primed. The image is initially superimposed on the paper.

Important! In addition to price, the merits of paper coating can be attributed and environmental friendliness. They are best chosen for decorating children's rooms and bedrooms.

Disadvantages of paper wallpapers:

• Quickly tear.
• Afraid of water.
• Over time, lose color under the influence of sunlight.
• Easily and quickly get dirty.
• It's hard to glue them on the wall.
• Low level of operation. Not recommended for kitchen, bathroom and corridor.

Vinyl

In people, these wallpapers are called "washable".The basis of the material is paper or non-woven fabric, and the top is vinyl.

There are three types of vinyl:

• Foamed. Has a pronounced relief texture and has high strength.
• Silk-screen printing. The material consists of a durable vinyl, sewn with silk threads. Have a shiny surface. Such wallpaper can change the shade depending on the light fall.
• Washable.

Wallpapers are available in two versions:

• Ready.
• Intended for painting.

Important! On sale are vinyl wallpapers especially for bathrooms. Such material is equipped with high water resistance, besides, it has many interesting drawings on the sea theme. Advantages of vinyl wallpaper:

• Easy to clean.
• Durable.
• Waterproof.
• Resistant to light.

Disadvantage:

• No air permeability. A room with such wallpaper "does not breathe," therefore, they can not be used in a children's room, and other rooms with such a coating need frequent airing.

Non-flossing

This is an excellent alternative to vinyl coating. The material consists of a mixture of mineral fibers, cellulose, foamed vinyl on the top layer. A distinctive feature of coatings based on non-woven fabric is the ability to apply paint on them, and repeatedly.

Advantages of non-woven wallpaper:

• Do not tear.
• Have good thermal insulation properties.
• Resistant to wear.
• More fire-resistant coating for walls.
• Easy to paste. Simply apply glue to the wall and fasten the wallpaper.
• Possibility of painting the walls.

Acrylic

This is an analog version of vinyl wallpaper. The only difference is that foamed acrylic is applied to the base of the material, and not vinyl. If you decide to choose a wallpaper of this type, you can appreciate their advantages: the coating is easily cleaned, washed, air passes and does not affect the health of those living in the room.

Photo Wall Mural

This is one of the varieties of paper wallpapers. However, various coatings can be used as the basis for photo wallpapers. The most popular 3D wallpaper that can turn a room into a real jungle or underwater world.

Wall-papers are better for choosing for a bedroom or a children's room.

Main disadvantages:

• High cost.
• Require careful care, since any damage can spoil the entire landscape.

Textile

This coating is two layers: the bottom layer is paper or nonwoven, and the top layer is a textile fiber of natural or artificial origin.

Look like textile wallpaper is very attractive, have a decent aristocratic appearance.

Pluses:

• Have excellent thermal insulation.
• You can clean the coating with a vacuum cleaner.
• Perfectly fit into the office or bedroom.

Disadvantages:

• Easily get dirty and absorb dust and odors.
• Quickly lose color under the influence of the sun.
• Do not like wet cleaning.
• Costs dearly.

Important! You can choose wallpaper of this type in the following versions:

• Velor.
• Silk.
• Velvet.
• Flaxen.
• Cotton.

Liquid

Liquid wallpaper is a special composition, reminiscent of ordinary plaster. This version of the coating will cost more, but this material is characterized by some advantages:

• Repels from itself dust.
• Good level of water and fire resistance.
• Has excellent sound and heat insulation.
• The ability to hide under the surface surface defects and various irregularities.

Steklooboji

This is an innovative type of wall covering. The basis of such wallpaper is covered with fiberglass.

Important! Steklooboi made from a special thread, which is extracted by melting glass. The filaments for such a coating are made from sand, soda and dolomite.

Advantages of the coating:

• Practical.
• Easy to use.
• Hygienic.
• Easy to clean.
• Possess dust-repellent ability.
• Fire-resistant.
• Durable and durable.
• They have a high level of water resistance.
• They are resistant to deformation.
• Do not accumulate electrostatic charge.
• Do not cause allergies.
• Do not emit toxins and harmful substances in direct sunlight.
• Ready to withstand many paint cycles.

Important! There are also more exotic types of wallpaper:

• Jute.
• Carpet.
• For painting.
• Cork.
• Metallized.

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Characteristics of the wallpaper

The selection of wallpaper in the room is a serious and responsible business and, in order to make it easier for you to navigate the entire variety of coatings, we will classify based on certain properties of the finishing material.

Moisture resistance

Depending on the level of moisture resistance, the coating is classified as follows:

• Classical paper, having no protective top layer. Care for them involves only a dry cleaning.
• Waterproof. They are susceptible to water, but in limited quantities. Wipe the surface with a slightly damp cloth without using cleaning and detergents.
• Washable. Easily transfer contact with water. Are able to withstand both dry and wet cleaning with the use of detergents.
• Superfashionable. They can be washed not only with a sponge, but with a brush, at least every day.

Texture

You can choose wallpaper by surface type in the following variants:

• Smooth.
• Homogeneous, imitating the texture of various materials.
• Relief. The pattern on this material is tangent or convex to the touch. The relief wallpaper in turn is divided into corrugated and embossed, depending on the application of the coating on the substrate.

Density

The density of the wallpaper is divided into:

• Light( loose).The weight does not exceed 110 g / m2.They are easy to glue, but they can not hide surface irregularities.
• Heavy( compacted).They stick not just, but safely hide all the defects in the walls.

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Which wallpaper should I choose?

For each room should choose their own wallpaper, as all rooms in the house are individual and differ in their functional purpose.

Here are just a few recommendations that will help you choose wallpaper for your premises.

Corridor

For hallways and corridors it is better to choose a wallpaper with a moisture-resistant surface. In these areas, the likelihood of contamination is very high, so the wall covering must withstand any wet cleaning.

The color scheme in the corridor should be dark shades. Burgundy, brown, chocolate, dark blue color will suit as it is impossible by the way.

Important! Such colors will hide the settled dust and pieces of sticky dirt after the rain.

Living room

It is not so easy to choose a wallpaper in the living room, because it should be the face of the apartment and attract the attention of the guests. A popular option is to glue walls with different shades of material, but the same color. This method allows you to divide the living room into zones.

Here are some tips:

1. If you like chic and sophistication, then wallpaper from natural materials will bring you closer to the dream.
2. If you think that the classic is out of time, then a tapestry wallpaper or a cover with a painting is your option.
3. If you want something exotic and exclusive, then choose wallpaper from natural vegetable fibers, for example, bamboo, straw or papyrus.

Bedroom

The relaxation room should be filled with light and comfort. In it everything must be harmonious and very soulful. Choosing wallpaper in the bedroom, give preference to solid colors, because they can always be supplemented with family photos or a picture. And no complex drawings and motley patterns in the room for rest.

Important! Use in the bedroom only environmentally friendly materials and a pleasant dream you are guaranteed.

Children's

In the children's room, choosing the wallpaper is the hardest. A child is a person who is not yet formed and is very receptive to all external interventions. When choosing a wall cover, you should rely on age:

• Kids will be happy to see on the walls of bright characters from cartoons.
• For the student you can choose an adventure story or an underwater theme.
• Teenager like wallpaper with the image of your favorite football team, singer or rock band. The tone of the coating should be light and, in no case, not aggressive and not irritating, so as not to distract from the studies.

Important! For children use only environmentally friendly and safe materials: paper, non-woven and natural linens.

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How to choose wallpaper by color?

Focus on the following factors when choosing the appropriate shade of wall cover:

• Room dimensions and layout features.
• Illumination.
• Functional purpose.
• Color of furniture and accessories indoors.
• Psychological perception of colors.

When choosing the color scheme of the coating, in addition to personal preferences, follow the opinion of designers - many shades are able to have both a positive and negative perception of the interior. Here are just a few expert recommendations:

1. In the living room, it is not recommended to use black or white wallpaper. If the guest room is perfectly illuminated, then use cold wallpaper: blue, blue, green.
2. For the bedroom, the wallpaper of soft, muted shades is better: light green, light blue.
3. In the children's room, choose a wallpaper of light colors: apricot, peach, beige tones. You can use wallpaper of two kinds and divide the children's room into zones: in the recreation area, paste calm pastel wallpaper, and in the zone of active games and classes - wallpaper with rich bright tones.
4. All warm and "tasty" wallpaper tones are suitable for the kitchen: red, orange, yellow.
5. The choice of wallpaper by color can be carried out and taking into account the style of the room:
   • for oriental themes are characterized by a combination of black, white and red shades of different saturation;
   • for European style - more calm and light colors;
   • for modern style trends - bright and catchy colors.

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Useful advices:

1. Always buy wallpapers from one lot. The edges of the sheets must be protected by packaging. Avoid not transparent packages, because they do not see the drawing.
2. When buying, do not rely solely on the roll, because the folded look of the wallpaper differently than on the wall. Be sure to unfold the roll and hang it up so that you can evaluate the quality, texture, thickness and color.
3. Pay attention when purchasing a coating for the manufacturer's stamp, which should include: manufacturer's information, serial number, quality of the material, part of the drawing, the direction of the drawing, the instructions for processing the wallpaper.

To date, manufacturers offer a huge selection of different styles, textures, colors and drawings of wall coverings that make it possible to implement the most unusual and interesting plans, fantasies and ideas. It's up to you - go for it, and we'll be happy if this article helped you figure out and choose wallpaper for interior decoration.