Repairs occupy one of the main places in a person’s life, despite the fact that we don’t do it very often. Setting up a home for yourself is important. A cozy and familiar nest should be comfortable and not cause negative emotions. It is difficult to create an ideal interior and choose a beautiful, but at the same time safe material for it. Choosing wallpaper is one of the most difficult tasks.
Stylish vinyl wallpaper in the bathroom
The parameters by which we choose wallpaper are simple:
- price;
- quality;
- color scheme;
- moisture resistance;
- resistance to scratches and patterns;
- fire resistance.
Having assessed the quality, one or another wallpaper is purchased. Vinyl wallpapers are in demand among different categories of the population.
Shiny vinyl wallpaper in the living room
Description, composition and characteristics
Wallpaper is sold in rolls 0.53 - 1.06 meters wide and 10 to 25 meters long.
They consist of several layers: the base can be paper, non-woven or fabric, then there is an opaque layer that masks small irregularities in the walls and on top there is a decorative layer of vinyl (polyvinyl chloride), which can be wet cleaned. Each roll contains a label with the technical characteristics of this type of vinyl wallpaper, which, using symbols (marking), contains instructions on gluing, technical characteristics, environmental friendliness of the material, vapor permeability, and so on.
Specifications
| Characteristics of a roll of vinyl wallpaper | Description |
| Properties of vinyl wallpaper |
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| Width | The most common sizes are 0.53 and 1.06 meters. European manufacturers have rolls with a width of 0.75 m. |
| Length | 10.05 meters is the standard length of a wallpaper roll. You can also find rolls 15 or 25 meters long on the counter. |
| Weight | Varies from 0.9 to 4.0 kg. The weight of the roll depends on the length, width, base layer and quality of the vinyl. |
| Density | From 250 to 320 grams per 1 square meter of canvas. |
| Life time | High-quality vinyl material can last up to 15 years. |
Advantages and disadvantages
| pros | Minuses |
| Suitable for gluing any surfaces (plaster, concrete, putty, drywall). | They do not tolerate large changes in temperature or humidity very well, but with sufficient ventilation and the use of a primer with an antiseptic, the formation of fungus can be avoided. |
| Vinyl wallpaper with relief will help hide small defects in the walls. | |
| Suitable for any premises. | Low-quality vinyl may have a specific aroma, reminiscent of the smell of plastic. |
| You can choose canvases to suit any interior design. | They do not allow air to pass through. A common problem with vinyl wallpaper is that it does not “breathe”, as it is moisture resistant. However, for bathrooms or kitchens this is more of a plus than a minus. |
| A wide range of prices - from budget to luxury. | |
| Thanks to the multi-layer structure, they are not translucent and have soundproofing properties. | Toxicity of cheap wallpaper options. The composition may contain formaldehyde, they can be dangerous for allergies. To avoid this drawback, it is enough to look for an environmental safety sign on the label. |
| Durability of the coating. Vinyl wallpaper is a wear-resistant wallpaper. |
Base options and their features
As mentioned above, vinyl wallpaper consists of several layers. The base material can be non-woven, paper or fabric.
Non-woven base
This base does not absorb water at all, so when gluing such canvases, glue is applied to the wall, which greatly simplifies the gluing process. Also, due to their high density, such vinyl sheets can imitate the texture of stone, wood or any type of fabric. Non-woven fabrics are suitable for painting.
Paper base
Thinner than non-woven fabric and has less wear-resistant characteristics, but such material will also cost less.
Fabric base
It is quite rare - in premium wallpapers. Such fabrics are resistant to deformation and hold their shape well for many years.
Which foundation is better to choose?
Each consumer must decide for himself what characteristics the wall covering in his interior should have. Below is a table with comparative characteristics of different types of vinyl wallpaper bases.
| Non-woven base | Paper base | Fabric base |
| It does not absorb moisture and is suitable for painting up to 7 times, which will allow you to change the interior without re-painting the room. | It gets wet, so when painting such material there is a high probability that the seams will open. | It has a special impregnation and is suitable for painting. |
| They do not expand when wet, which means they will not shrink when drying and seams glued end-to-end will not come apart. | It expands under the influence of glue applied to it, and contracts when it dries. Therefore, pasting walls with such material can become problematic. | Does not deform after drying. |
| The price per roll is quite reasonable. | They belong to the budget price category. | It is used on premium wallpaper, so the price for such repairs will be high. |
From the price-quality ratio we can conclude that the best option is to choose non-woven wallpaper, but the final choice remains with the buyer.
Pasting rules
The work is practically no different from the process of gluing paper wallpaper. Non-woven and vinyl wallpaper fits well on the wall. However, if you do not take into account the general rules, a carelessly glued space can ruin the appearance of the room. Before you start gluing, you need:
Remove old wallpaper and dirt by first moistening the wall with water from a spray bottle. It is convenient to remove wallpaper with a spatula. Fill cracks, if any. Prime the surface if it absorbs moisture well.
Prepare the glue and the place where the canvas will be applied. For the best adhesion, you should purchase a special adhesive designed for vinyl wallpaper.
Universal means for gluing paper wallpaper cannot cope and cannot withstand the weight of vinyl material. The glue is gradually poured into a container of water, while the solution is continuously mixed.
After all the ingredients are ready, you should measure the height of the wall and cut pieces of wallpaper, adding 5 cm in length. Pasting begins with the windows, the canvases are joined without overlapping, and the pattern is adjusted if necessary.
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After pasting, the canvas must be ironed with a dry cloth from the center to the edges to remove excess glue. If the sides of the canvas are not glued, they need to be coated with an adhesive solution.
Types of vinyl wallpaper
Modern manufacturers offer a large selection of the top layer, that is, the vinyl itself, to choose from.
Textured vinyl foam wallpaper
They can imitate abstract drawings, the texture of fabric, raw stone and even wood. Designed for painting.
The photo shows light wallpaper with a relief pattern.
Hot stamping
The production process of such wallpaper is high-tech. First, foamed polyvinyl chloride is applied to the base, and then it is processed with special rollers.
Compact vinyl (also smooth or flat)
Such vinyl sheets are ideal for the kitchen, since the compact vinyl coating is not afraid even of cleaning with brushes.
Polyplen
Suitable for use not only in the kitchen, but also in the children's room and even the bathroom. You can wash such walls an infinite number of times.
Heavy vinyl
It will be a little problematic for people without experience to stick such vinyl sheets because of their heavy weight, but such sheets can be used to mask deep unevenness in the walls.
With chemical embossing (inhibition)
This material is resistant to ultraviolet radiation, that is, it does not fade and is not afraid of moisture.
Silkscreen printing
Design options and drawings
Everyone will be able to choose a design to suit their taste and color, because currently manufacturers follow fashion trends and offer a choice of vinyl canvases with a variety of ornaments, patterns, geometric designs (geometry looks best in a large version), floral and animal prints, and landmarks world capitals, popular fairy-tale characters and so on.
In addition, textured vinyl wallpapers that imitate stone, brick, plaster, wood, snake or crocodile skin are becoming increasingly popular. If you have taste and experience, you can successfully combine different types of vinyl wallpaper and create a unique interior.
Advantages
The advantages of vinyl wallpaper can be listed for a long time. This makes their popularity grow exponentially. These benefits include:
- stylish and beautiful design. A large selection of colors and types of top coating makes vinyl wallpaper special and popular.
- Ability to look like other finishing materials. Brick, tile, stone, plaster - all of these can be vinyl wallpaper.
- The ability to capture and retain noise.
- The ability to eliminate visual irregularities.
- Density of the material.
- Moisture resistance.
- Resistant to damage.
- Safe and harmless composition.
Vinyl wallpaper in the kitchen interior
It’s easy to create a unique interior for a nursery, bedroom or hallway and living room. With vinyl wallpaper, the decor will sparkle with a new light. Choose your color: pink or beige, yellow or blue, brown or patterned. Emphasize the individuality of your home and make it more comfortable with the help of such wallpaper.
Vinyl wallpaper in Provence style with floral pattern
Black and white vinyl wallpaper in the nursery
Presentation in different styles
Vinyl wallpaper is a universal modern material that is suitable for any interior style.
- For the increasingly popular loft style, vinyl wallpaper that imitates masonry or plaster is suitable.
- In a modern or Scandinavian style, you can use imitation wood.
- For the Provence style, you can choose a pattern with a small flower.
The photo shows concrete textured wallpaper.
The photo shows a marine-style bathroom. The walls are decorated with dark vinyl wallpaper with a themed print.
Color palette
Includes the entire rainbow spectrum and more. In addition to red, yellow, green, beige shades, you can find pearl, silver, golden, copper tints that change color depending on the angle of refraction of light on them.
The photo shows a living room design in pastel colors with soft green wallpaper with a gold pattern.
Elegant geometry
Geometric patterns on wallpaper are quite a popular theme. Nowadays, images of this type are especially valued, but in a more elegant version. They are heavily inspired by New York style and sometimes Art Deco. They have a lot of subtlety despite the geometric divisions. They are also distinguished by a refined color scheme, far from the saturated primary colors.
Examples of photos in room interiors
Below is a selection of photo illustrations of vinyl wallpaper in the interior of an apartment: in the living room, kitchen, bedroom, nursery, bathroom and hallway.
Selection rules
Vinyl wallpapers have received a wide variety for a reason. The fact is that for each room you should choose a certain type of wallpaper:
- Washable ones with non-woven backing are suitable for the kitchen.
- For the living room you can use any type of wallpaper.
- For the bathroom, you should give preference to smooth vinyl wallpaper, which can easily replace ceramic tiles.
- For the corridor, you can use any type of vinyl wallpaper with anti-vandal coating.
Examples of new products
Vinyl wallpaper has gained such popularity that demand for it has begun to exceed supply. Active businessmen calculated this omission, and many new companies appeared on the wallpaper market offering their own interesting options.
Palette
One of the most promising companies for the production of vinyl wallpaper is Russian. The name of the campaign says it all, promising a variety of different color combinations, and it doesn't disappoint consumers' expectations.
Plus, the company plans to expand and focus on the Western market - they are already collaborating with many large global corporations.
Beaconprint
Another equally promising Russian company that produces vinyl wallpaper, distinguished by its exceptional beauty and reliable quality. The company works both on the domestic Russian market and on the external world market.
Erismann
A German company that occupies a leading position in its homeland and has managed to gain popularity far beyond the borders of Germany. The company has its own production in Russia. Buyers respond positively to Erismann products and note the quality and durability of the material.
Sergio Rosselini
An exclusive Italian brand that produces wallpaper, as they say in the fashion world, “haute couture”. The price for brand products may seem overpriced only at first glance.
When the buyer is able to take a closer look at the vinyl, he will be amazed by its unique style and the highest quality of the work performed. In this case, the overpayment for the brand is completely justified.
How to glue correctly?
Installing vinyl wallpaper is quite simple. Due to their high density, they are quite difficult to tear; high-quality material does not shrink when dried and is not deformed. Anyone can hang such wallpaper on their own, even without experience. You should start by preparing the walls. It is necessary to remove the old wall covering; if there is bare plaster underneath, you need to putty the walls, then prime the surface to be pasted.
It is not advisable to overlap vinyl wallpaper and silk-screen printing. You should always start pasting the room from the window. And then you should follow the instructions on the roll insert, there you can find information whether you need to apply glue to vinyl wallpaper, how long they should be soaked in glue if necessary, and so on.
Manufactured without embossing, containing foamed vinyl
The surface has a convex pattern. The material for pasting has a porous structure, so it allows moisture and air to pass through. Due to unusual irregularities on the surface, polyvinyl chloride hides minor surface imperfections.
It is enough to clean the vertical area from the old coating, plaster the recesses (if any) and start gluing. Leveling before pasting becomes an optional procedure. The disadvantage is that they accumulate dust and do not tolerate wet cleaning.
How to remove vinyl wallpaper?
This process is not easy, since they consist of several layers.
Step-by-step instruction
- First you need to peel off the top layer of vinyl with a spatula or knife. It is advisable to do this from the floor.
- Next, carefully detach the top layer of wallpaper from the bottom layer with a pulling motion.
- If the bottom layer was paper, you need to thoroughly moisten it with water and leave for 5 minutes, and then using a spatula it can be easily removed in large layers.
- If the canvases were on a non-woven basis, there is no need to remove its remains. This layer will be a good basis for gluing new wallpaper.
Video guide
Care and tips
Wallpaper, like any decorative items and furniture in the house, needs care. Vinyls are washable wallpapers, but there is no need to overdo it. Pay attention to the label, it indicates the degree of wetting (number of waves). Based on the information, choose the appropriate detergent and cleaning tool. Cleaning rules and tips:
- Embossed wallpaper should first be wiped with a dry dust cloth, and then used with a damp one. Be careful not to over-hydrate.
- Water, a solution with detergent, and alcohol are great for wet cleaning and cleaning wallpaper.
- Wallpaper is washed from bottom to top.
- The product is excellent for painting.
- You need to remove wallpaper from the walls in 2 stages. First, the top layer is removed. Brushes, knives, spatulas will help. Then the bottom one using water and a spatula.
Black and white vinyl wallpaper in the bedroom
When doing renovations, it is important to pay attention to the selection of wallpaper. Vinyl wallpaper, although it has its own nuances and difficulties in working, gives the interior individuality and richness. The owner of the house will catch envious glances and admiration from guests. Don't skimp on beauty.
Beige and brown vinyl wallpaper in the living room
Floral bright vinyl wallpaper
Vinyl wallpaper in country style
Painting features
Can it be painted?
The answer to this question is yes, if the vinyl material is intended for this purpose. This information can be found on the manufacturer's roll insert.
How to paint correctly?
Here are a few subtleties of painting vinyl wallpaper:
- Start painting the walls at least three days after wallpapering, that is, when the glue is completely dry.
- The paint must be water-based (preferably acrylic or latex).
- When using a color, it is necessary to dilute it to the entire volume at once, otherwise it will not be possible to achieve an absolutely identical batch. Sections of walls painted with different mixtures will have different shades.
- The glued canvases should be cleaned of dust and dirt before painting.
- You need to start painting the walls from the bottom, moving upward.
Marking
When purchasing wallpaper finishing material, it is important to pay attention to the markings. The signs indicated on the roll indicate the characteristics of the product and its performance properties.
Designations are divided into several groups and indicate:
- degree of moisture resistance (moisture resistant, washable, super washable);
- degree of light fastness (sufficient, satisfactory, good, very good, maximum);
- method of processing with glue (wallpaper only, wall only);
- method of removal (dry or soaked);
- degree of impact resistance;
- beginning of the pattern:
- without a beginning - no need to follow the pattern;
- direct start - identical patterns are glued next to each other;
- the beginning is offset - identical patterns are glued offset;
- reverse – the adjacent strip of fabric is glued in reverse.
