Repairs are always troublesome and expensive. It is necessary that the efforts of the apartment owners are not in vain. Designers think through every smallest detail in the decoration, design, and furnishings of the apartment. Only in this case, home renovation will bring joy and satisfaction.
Before you start renovating, you need to think carefully about all the options: decide what style you like, what this or that style solution implies in the design, what furniture is suitable for each room and, of course, choose the right materials for finishing the walls, floors and ceilings. Don't have the courage to decide on something? Then you definitely need to contact the specialists of our channel and the online store Mebel169.ru, who will answer any of your questions and help you make your choice.
General recommendations for wall decoration
An incredible number of types of building materials, techniques and finishing methods greatly facilitate the entire renovation process. But you need to know a few general rules before you start remodeling.
- Environmental friendliness of materials. An important aspect that must be paid attention to. This is especially true if there are allergies in the family. And in other cases it is better if the material does not emit any toxic substances or odors.
- Fire resistance. The modern construction market offers many types of finishing materials tested for flammability, so there is plenty to choose from.
- A special approach to each room separately. Ceramic tiles on a bedroom wall will be completely out of place, and paper wallpaper in the kitchen may be impractical.
- Cost of materials. Here it is up to the owner to decide how much he is willing to spend. But remember that the most expensive is not always the best. It is quite possible to choose a high-quality budget option.
- The ease of finishing work is of no small importance, especially if you are doing the repairs yourself.
- Aesthetics. Everything must fit together, nothing can fall out of the overall design. Each type of finish suits its own style.
Alternative solutions
Above I have not described all the options for finishing. The list included only the most sought-after and popular ones. But my article would be incomplete without mentioning, albeit not so common, but no less effective ways of decorating walls.
Tiled disgrace
Tiles are now used not only in bathrooms and kitchens!
Until recently, I (I think, like many of you) considered tiles to be a material that was reserved for the bathroom and kitchen. Recent fashion trends indicate the opposite. If handled properly, tiles can be successfully used in the interior of a hallway, or, who knows, the living room.
Here is an example of the successful use of mosaic tiles in the interior
Why is it worth at least thinking about using tiles outside the kitchen? There are several reasons:
- The material is very durable and easy to clean.
- The tiles are characterized by fairly good sound insulation, which will come in handy with thin Khrushchev walls.
- This material is fireproof, so from the point of view of fire safety it has practically no equal.
- The range of colors allows you to decorate any decor.
Tiles can decorate the interior of not only baths and kitchens
Everything is clear about the advantages, but are there any disadvantages to this coating? But, alas, there are shortcomings. Among them:
- complete inability to lay tiles efficiently without the help of professionals;
- ceramics can hardly be called one of the most budget options, but it’s hard to deny that high-quality tiles look luxurious and fully deserve their considerable price.
Can you believe that such an interior was created using ordinary tiles?
By the way, here is some more useful information that may come in handy during the repair process. Ceramic tiles are divided into 5 types depending on the scope of their application:
- Tiles exclusively for wall decoration.
- Material for flooring (preventing walking on it in street shoes).
These floor tiles look solid, don't you agree?
- For office and residential premises where there are not particularly large crowds of people.
- Tiles for use in high traffic areas.
- A universal material suitable for installation anywhere.
Tiles can be used equally well for both floor covering and wall decoration.
Why not a stone?
Decorative stone, despite all its effectiveness and beauty, is not included in the TOP 3 most popular materials. The point is its high cost, which is not accessible to everyone. But apart from this, decorative stone (or brick) has many advantages that I have no right not to mention.
Decorative stone can bring its own atmosphere to the interior
- This material is very durable, its service life is approximately 50 years.
- Without having any special skills, but having studied good instructions, even a simple layman can handle the installation of the coating.
- All kinds of additives that are now included in decorative stone make it possible to create coatings with all sorts of textures.
- This material is completely environmentally friendly.
- Stone brings originality and unusual notes to the interior.
Durable and effective material for decorating a fireplace
Of course, artificial brick or stone cannot avoid comparison with its natural counterpart. Against this background, it has only three drawbacks:
- Its shelf life is still less than its natural counterparts.
- It is inferior to them in strength.
- Decorative stone cannot be used in large quantities, as it makes the interior heavier.
A lot of stone in the interior is bad, it is better to use it in doses
What is linkrust?
I admit, I learned about such a magical material with a strange name relatively recently. For those who are as unenlightened as I am, I will explain: linkrust is a material during the manufacturing process of which a thin layer of gel based on linseed oil or alkyd resin with a filler (cork or wood flour) is applied to a thick paper or fabric base.
Linkrust is a new word in room decoration
One of the main features of the coating is that it mixes equally well with both water-based and oil-based paints.
Linkrust in the interior looks very expensive
If at first linkrust was positioned as a more affordable alternative to expensive stucco, now it is used to implement the most unusual and original ideas.
What does using the material give us?
- Unusual and original appearance of the walls.
- Eco-friendly, which is based on the use of natural resins and additives.
- Plasticity, which allows the linkrust to successfully adapt even to an uneven surface.
- Resistance to high temperatures.
- High strength index.
- Durability.
Durable linkrust makes the Art Nouveau style even more popular
And according to tradition, after describing the advantages, I will point out the obvious disadvantages that, naturally, exist:
- Installation of linkcrust can hardly be called simple, and it requires special skill.
- Low temperatures are detrimental to such material.
- After installation of the coating, there is a need to constantly maintain its original appearance. Accordingly, from time to time you will have to finish it with paint or varnish.
Volumetric wallpaper will turn even a standard apartment into a work of art.
Wall panels
There are also many varieties of wall panels. Each of them has its own advantages.
- Panels made of PVC are quite cheap, but at the same time they are practical: easy to clean, resistant to moisture, easy to install. Perfect for the bathroom.
- Chipboard panels (MDF ) will look good in the living room, hallway, and large hall. Their advantage is their diversity, i.e. variety of color shades.
- 3D panels are very original in their texture and aesthetics This is a tribute to modern technology. Glass, bamboo, reed, plastic, aluminum panels will create a unique interior that will impress everyone around with its unusualness.
Decorative rock
Artificial stone is cheaper than its natural counterpart, but is just as durable and beautiful. It is preferred due to its easy workability, ease of installation and hygiene. The stone is light in weight, so it can even be mounted on drywall.
If you want to save money, choose a facing material made from natural gypsum, but if wear resistance is your first priority, give preference to acrylic or quartz decorative stone: they are not afraid of temperature changes and exposure to water.
Artificial stone is great for interior design in eco-style, loft and country.
Dye
The popularity of wall paints is explained by many advantages: relative ease of application, a wide selection of varieties for all types of rooms, versatility and ease of surface care. But not all paints are suitable for decorating walls in an apartment: fortunately, the modern market offers countless types of material.
When purchasing paint, do not focus only on price. Cheap paints and varnishes are short-lived and quickly lose their appearance. Before purchasing, study the labels on the cans: manufacturers indicate for which rooms a particular composition is suitable.
Water-dispersion latex-type paints are resistant to moisture and mechanical stress. But acrylic paints have the most reasonable price-quality ratio - they are not afraid of ultraviolet radiation, humidity and remain in their original form for a long time.
The listed materials will allow you to make practical repairs in your apartment and not have to worry about the decoration of the walls for many years to come.
Tree
The most budget-friendly, but practical material for cladding the walls of living rooms, hallways and balconies is wooden lining. It is natural because it is made from solid wood. Its color and density depend on the type of wood chosen during production.
The lining is quite easy to install due to its low weight and flexibility during processing. It is durable and beautiful, and also gives the interior comfort and warmth.
Wood is a “living” material, so it must be treated with special impregnations, paint or wax: this way it will retain its performance properties longer. The most reliable and expensive material for wall cladding is eurolining. But there are also more durable and wear-resistant finishing options, for example, planken, parquet or barn boards.
