Wallpaper has been in use for many yearspopularity in the world of design. Offering new interior aesthetics and unlimited possibilities in the use of color, patterns and materials, they allow the realization of creative fantasies, closely linked with existing construction technologies, and at the same time create a cozy, harmonious atmosphere thanks to a well-thought-out exhibition.
Correctly selected wallpaper will decorate the walls of the living roomand create a cozy atmosphere. What wallpaper to choose, and what should its design be? The answer to this question depends primarily on the purpose of the room, its layout and interior style, and then - on your preferences and financial capabilities.
What can I choose wallpaper on the market?
Wallpaper marking.Today, the wallpaper market is huge, it is like a boundless ocean, on which it is simply impossible to sail without certain knowledge. What do we know about this building material? Which types are suitable for a living room, and which for an office? How to choose the right texture for a room, and which ones should not be bought? Today, you can choose wallpaper on a polymer, paper, fabric and plant basis. They are used to decorate walls and ceilings, with decorative, hygienic, protective, heat-insulating and sound-absorbing properties. The variety of their colors, shades, types of textures, colors and patterns confuses buyers. Therefore, in order to correctly, you should first classify them by types and types, and then search and buy. Return to contents</a>
Classification of wallpaper according to the main criteria
All wallpapers can be divided according to the following characteristics:
- drawing;
- invoice;
- density;
- functional properties;
- mind;
- destination.
Selecting wallpaper depending on the finishingpremises. According to the design, they are divided into plain, colored, with a geometric pattern, with patterns, ornaments, vertical or horizontal stripes, plant, ethnic, children's and abstract prints. According to the texture, they are divided into smooth, with a raised relief, silky, with a knocked-out pattern, surface, rough, for painting, etc. Depending on the density, they are thin, thick, medium density, light and heavy. According to the functional properties, they are divided into waterproof, sound-absorbing, washable, dirt-repellent, light-resistant and others. Depending on the material, they are divided into:
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- paper;
- textile;
- vegetable;
- vinyl;
- non-woven fleece;
- velor;
- felt;
- metal;
- cork, etc.
In addition, there are glass wallpapers, photo wallpapers, liquid wallpaperstypes, tufting and others. By purpose, they are classified depending on the place where they are pasted. They can be intended for walls, ceilings, for a living room, office, bathroom, dining room and industrial premises. Each type of wallpaper requires a certain glue, tools, preparation of the base and skills during installation. Therefore, before buying wallpaper for a room or office, you should find out:
- which glue is ideally combined with the wallpaper;
- what tools are needed for editing and wallpapering;
- who will perform the wallpaper sticker: you yourself or a team of skilled craftsmen.
Once the questions voiced have been answered, you should find out which wallpaper is best to choose for the room.
Color combination chart for combinationwallpaper. If you want to choose wallpaper for the room where you will have to live and work, you should understand that breathable and elastic material with great potential is used for its production. It can make the room larger and warmer, lighter or, conversely, darker, hide imperfect elements or reveal the advantages present. Therefore, the first thing to do when choosing them is to pay attention to their color. Color can set the mood of the room, make the space spacious and wide, and visually move the ceiling up or closer to the floor. If you choose wallpaper in cool tones, such as green, blue or purple, the effect of a high ceiling will be achieved to the maximum. If you stop at gentle cold colors - calmness and freshness will additionally enter the room. Warm colors - red, yellow and orange - will turn the atmosphere of the room into a warm paradise. Saturated colors will make the room exciting and extreme. You should pay attention to the lighting of the room. A room on the north side, a dark corridor and a space without windows require wallpaper that reflects maximum light. Smooth light material with a metallic or rainbow pattern is suitable here. Dark colors of this material absorb light, make the walls closer, and reduce the room proportionally to the tone of the wallpaper color. The darker the tone of the wallpaper chosen, the greater the effect of reducing the space will be. Textured surfaces of such finishes make the walls darker, but hide maximum inaccuracies in the wall decoration. Return to the table of contents</a>
Where is the best way to glue textured wallpaper?
Correctly selected wallpaper will help to correct the room's shortcomings. Textured wallpaper can hide the shortcomings of the existing finish and wall defects. The design of tactile surfaces can include:
- dry grass, bark and other natural materials;
- twisted, corrugated or compacted textiles, burlap, furniture fabrics;
- foil;
- foamed vinyl and other materials.
Many textured surfaces canimitate the appearance of marble, wood, leather, expensive fabrics and animal skins, and also have a layered surface that looks like damask colored patterns. Textured wallpaper looks impressive, but requires a very careful attitude. They can only be cleaned with a weak stream of air from a vacuum cleaner or a dry soft cloth, and quite rarely and delicately. Such wallpaper has many more advantages than disadvantages. They absorb noise and do not fade, are famous for their bactericidal properties and variety of textures. Textured wallpaper is often pasted not only in apartments, but also in business offices. They most often do not need to be combined according to the pattern, and the canvases are connected imperceptibly, imitating a solid surface that ripples in the eyes. Return to the table of contents</a>
How to choose the wallpaper of the right style?
Wallpaper with a pattern will help hide unevenness of the wall.To choose wallpaper of the right style, it is necessary to consider the purpose of the room. Large-scale wallpaper in bright colors is ideal for large rooms. To create a cheerful and bright atmosphere, it is better to choose hybrid options with small motifs. When decorating walls in a hybrid way, it is important to maintain the decorative effect of the borders. All motifs - from pastoral scenes to images of wildlife - should be separated by borders and match in color and material. Stripes and vertical patterns that emphasize the height of the ceiling always add a positive accent to the room. Vertical models, including those with floral patterns, where the shape of the ornament resembles the letters V and U, visually make the ceiling higher. Horizontal stripes expand narrow rooms, making them cozy and surprisingly comfortable.
Structure of vinyl wallpaper.Large or small patterns? Large patterns on wallpaper create a feeling of spaciousness and infinity, they make the room feel more intimate and are ideal for empty rooms not cluttered with furniture and flowers. To give flat walls a warm and cozy look, you can use wallpaper with a small pattern, with a rhythmic polka dot or stripe pattern. Such wallpaper can be confidently chosen for the bedroom, dining room or bathroom. If you have already managed to choose one of the wallpaper options, you should answer the last question: how many rolls of wallpaper do you need to buy? Back to the table of contents</a>
How to choose a wallpaper and calculate the number of rolls?
To calculate the amount of wallpaper you shouldMeasure the walls of the room from floor to ceiling, from corner to corner. If you plan to choose wallpaper for the ceiling, calculate the floor area by multiplying the width of the floor by its length. Add up all the resulting wall and ceiling areas and divide the sum by the number of meters in one roll (25 is the average footage of a standard roll). Then measure the doors and windows of the room, calculate their areas and subtract the resulting value from the total amount. The final calculation value is the answer to the question of how much wallpaper you need to buy for the room, that is, it shows the final number of rolls that you need to buy to cover the room. If the selected wallpaper is sold in a package of 2 rolls - divide the total amount by 2.
