How to choose a vinyl wallpaper: the pros and cons, options for the basics, design and drawings, color, sticking, painting

Vinyl wallpaper is a special kind of finishing materials with a wide variety of textures and colors.

Description, composition and characteristics

Wall-paper is on sale in rolls in width 0,53 - 1,06 meters, length from 10 to 25 meters. They consist of several layers: the base may be paper, non-woven or fabric, then there is an opaque layer masking the small irregularities of the walls and on top there is a decorative layer of vinyl (polyvinyl chloride) that can be cleaned wet.

Each roll contains a label with the technical characteristics of this type of vinyl wallpaper, which with the help of symbols contains instructions for sticking, technical characteristics, environmental friendliness of the material, vapor permeability, and so on. More information about the meaning of markings can be found in the article "Designations on wallpaper".

Specifications

Characteristics of a roll of vinyl wallpaperDescription
Vinyl Wallpaper Properties
  • Well amenable to wet cleaning;
  • Possess soundproofing properties;
  • Resistant to fading in the sun.
WidthThe most common size is 0.53 and 1.06 meters. European manufacturers have rolls 0.75 m wide.
Length10.05 meters - the standard length of the roll of wallpaper, You can also find rolls with a length of 15 or 25 meters on the counter.
WeightVaries from 0.9 to 4.0 kg. The weight of the roll depends on the length, width, base layer and quality of the vinyl.
DensityFrom 250 to 320 grams per 1 square meter of canvas.
Life timeHigh-quality vinyl material can last up to 15 years.

Advantages and disadvantages

prosMinuses
Suitable for pasting any surfaces (plaster, concrete, putty, drywall).Not very well tolerate large changes in temperature or humidity, but with sufficient ventilation and the use of a primer with an antiseptic it is possible to avoid the formation of fungus.
Vinyl wallpaper with relief will help to hide small defects in the walls.
Suitable for any premises.Poor vinyl may have a peculiar odor that resembles the smell of plastic.
You can choose the canvas for any interior design.Do not miss the air. A frequent problem of vinyl wallpaper is that they "do not breathe", as they are moisture-resistant. However, for bathrooms or kitchens, this is more a plus than a minus.
A wide range of prices - from the budget to the elite.
Due to their multi-layering, they do not shine through and have soundproofing properties.The toxicity of cheap wallpaper options. The composition may include formaldehydes, they can be dangerous with allergies. To avoid this drawback, it is enough to find an environmental safety label on the label.
Coating strength. Vinyl wallpaper is a wear-resistant wallpaper.

Variants of the basics and their features

As mentioned above, vinyl wallpaper consists of several layers. The basis of the material can be non-woven, paper or fabric.

Non-woven base

Such a base does not absorb water at all, therefore, when sticking such cloths, glue is applied to the wall, which greatly simplifies the gluing process. Also, such vinyl canvases, due to their high density, can imitate the texture of stone, wood or any type of fabric. Cloths on non-woven base suitable for painting.

Paper base

Thinner non-woven and has less wear-resistant characteristics, but the cost of such material will be cheaper.

Fabric base

It is quite rare - in the premium wallpaper. Such canvases are resistant to deformation and keep their shape well for many years.

What is the best basis to choose?

Each consumer must decide for himself what characteristics the wall covering in his interior should have. Below is a table with the comparative characteristics of different types of vinyl wallpaper base.

Non-woven basePaper base Fabric base
Does not absorb moisture, suitable for painting up to 7 times, which will allow to change the interior, without re-sticking the room.It becomes wet, therefore, when painting such material, it is likely that the seams will open.It has a special impregnation, suitable for painting.
Do not expand when wet, and therefore, will not shrink during drying and seams, butt-glued, will not disperse.Expands under the action of glue applied to it, and tapers out when dried. Therefore, pasting walls with such material can be problematic.Does not deform after drying.
The price per roll is quite acceptable.Belong to the budget price category.Applied to the premium wallpaper, respectively, and 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 for the buyer.

Types of Vinyl Wallpaper

Modern manufacturers offer a choice of a large selection of the top layer, that is, the vinyl itself.

Structural Foam Vinyl Wallpapers

Can imitate abstract drawings, texture of fabric, raw stone and even wood. Designed for painting.

The photo is light wallpaper with a relief pattern.

Hot stamping

The production process of such wallpaper is high-tech. First, foamed polyvinyl chloride is applied on the base, and then it is processed with special rollers.

Compact vinyl (also smooth or flat)

Such vinyl canvases are ideal for the kitchen, as the coating of compact vinyl is not afraid of even brushing.

Polyple

Suitable for use not only in the kitchen, but also in the children's room, and even the bathroom. Wash such walls can be an infinite number of times.

Heavy Vinyl

People without experience will be a little problematic to stick on such vinyl sheets because of their great weight, but such paintings can mask the deep irregularities of the walls.

Chemical embossed (inhibition)

This material is resistant to ultraviolet radiation, that is, does not fade and is not afraid of moisture.

Silk screen printing

When light hits from different angles, they imitate shiny silk fabric. Most often, this type of vinyl material is chosen for classic interiors.

For painting

Suitable for people who like to change their surroundings often. After all, to repaint walls in a different color is much easier than to re-glue them.

On a photo monophonic wall-paper under painting.

Washable

Suitable for use in the bathroom or in the kitchen. They withstand even fine abrasive, but it is better to refrain from using too corrosive chemicals when washing such walls.

In the photo, the walls in the kitchen are decorated with meter-high wallpaper with a washing surface.

Design options and drawings

Everyone will be able to choose a pattern to taste and color, because currently manufacturers follow trends in fashion and offer a choice of vinyl canvas with a variety of ornaments, patterns, geometric patterns (best geometry looks in a large version), floral and animal prints, sights world capitals, popular fairy tale characters and so on.

In addition, textured vinyl wall-paper imitating stone, brick, plaster, wood, snake skin or crocodile leather is gaining the most popularity. If you have the taste and experience, you can successfully combine different types of vinyl wallpaper and create a unique interior.

Representation in various styles

Vinyl wallpaper is a versatile modern material that is suitable for any style of interior.

  • Vinyl wallpapers that imitate masonry or plaster are suitable for the loft style that is gaining popularity.
  • In modern or Scandinavian style, you can use wood imitation.
  • For Provence style, you can pick a picture in a small flower.

The photo texture wallpaper under the concrete.

In the photo the bathroom in the marine style. The walls are decorated with dark vinyl wallpapers with a thematic print.

Color palette

Includes the entire rainbow spectrum and even more. In addition to red, yellow, green, beige shades, you can find pearl, silver, gold, copper modulations that change color depending on the angle of light refraction on them.

In the photo there is a design of the living room in pastel colors with wall pale green wallpaper with a gold pattern.

Examples of photos in the interiors of rooms

Below is a selection of photo illustrations of vinyl wallpaper in the interior of the apartment: in the living room, kitchen, bedroom, nursery, bathroom and hallway.

Selection rules

Vinyl wallpapers for a reason received a wide variety. The fact is that for each room should choose a certain type of wallpaper:

  • For the kitchen fit washable non-woven base.
  • For the living room, you can use any type of wallpaper.
  • For the bathroom should be preferred wallpaper of smooth vinyl, which is quite able to replace the ceramic tile.
  • For the corridor you can use any kind of vinyl wallpaper with anti-vandal coating.

How to glue?

Stick vinyl wallpaper is quite simple. Due to their high density, it is rather difficult to tear them; a high-quality material does not shrink during drying and does not deform. Any person can stick such wallpapers on their own without even having experience. It should begin with the preparation of the walls. It is necessary to remove the old wall covering, if there is bare plaster under them - it is necessary to putty the walls, then prime the surface to be glued.

To overlap the vinyl wallpaper and silk-screen printing is impractical. Start pasting the room should always be from the window. And then you should follow the instructions on the roll insert, there you can find information whether to apply glue on vinyl wallpaper, how long they should be soaked with glue if necessary, and so on.

How to remove vinyl wallpaper?

This process is not easy, as 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 it from the floor.
  • Next, the top layer of wallpaper gently detach from the bottom pulling movement.
  • If the bottom layer was paper - you need to moisten it thoroughly with water and leave for 5 minutes, and then with a spatula it can be easily removed in large layers.
  • If the canvas was on non-woven base - to remove its remnants is not necessary. This layer will be a good basis for sticking new wallpapers.

Video guide

Painting features

Is it possible to paint?

The answer to this question is positive if the vinyl material for this purpose is intended. This information can be found on the manufacturer's insert into the roll.

How to paint?

Here are some of the subtleties of painting vinyl wallpaper:

  • To start painting the walls no less than three days after pasting the wallpaper, that is, when the glue is completely dry.
  • The paint must be water based (preferably acrylic or latex).
  • When using a color scheme, it is necessary to dilute it at once for the whole volume, otherwise it will not be possible to achieve absolutely identical batch. Sections of walls painted in different batches will differ in shades.
  • It is necessary to clean the pasted cloths from dust and dirt before painting.
  • Start painting the walls to the bottom, moving up.

Terms of care and cleaning

From time to time you need to wipe them from dust and cobwebs with a dry cloth or vacuum. You should wash them at least once a year. How to do it correctly, without damaging the material, consider below:

  • For washing use clean water or diluted with diluted soap solution.
  • Remove excess moisture and soap during washing.
  • Immediately after washing, it is necessary to wipe the walls dry with a cotton cloth.
  • The walls are washed from the bottom up, and it is necessary to wipe from the top to the bottom so that there are no stains left.
  • In no case can not be used when washing the funds in the composition of which is acetone.

Photo gallery

Vinyl wallpapers look very stylish and original, resistant to fading, unlike other types of wallpaper.

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