Decorative wall decoration: types of cladding +75 photos

Decorative wall decoration is a creative process in all respects. Depending on the type of material and the chosen technique, you will need the skills of an artist, designer, painter and builder. Of course, you can hire a specialist who will develop a unique project and bring it to life, but it’s much more fun to become a creator yourself. Let us examine in more detail the main types of decoration, materials for work, their advantages and disadvantages.

Painting walls

Decorative painting of the walls is a worthy competition to the wallpaper, because it allows you to participate in the creation of the background canvas, and not to glue already finished. In addition, this method of decoration has several advantages:

  • The paint will last longer than the wallpaper.
  • The surface will be integral without seams and joints, the formation of which cannot be avoided when using other materials.
  • The paint will fall on any basis.
  • To re-repair you will not need to carry out complex manipulations over the old layer of paint, and the wallpaper will have to be scraped off, moistened with water and again scrape off the most stubborn remnants tightly bonded with glue.
  • If you use special types of moisture-resistant paints, then such decoration can be carried out in the kitchen and in the bathroom.

Before direct painting the wall is prepared. From it scrape off the remnants of the previous coating and ground. Irregularities and grooves shpatlyuyut, and after drying, grind. Then put an additional layer of primer and only after complete drying proceed to painting. When choosing paints, they are guided by its composition and characteristics that allow it to be used in various premises. The product range is classified into:

AcrylicThey are eco-friendly, fall on any surface, after drying, form a durable film that withstands strong temperature fluctuations.
Water emulsionThey are referred to as "veterans" of the construction and repair market. Paints are cheap, dry quickly, pass moisture, but require adherence to a special temperature in the drying process and are washed off with water over time.
LatexThis modern type of paint is diluted even with plain water. They are suitable for rooms with high humidity, absolutely resistant to moisture, odorless and dry quickly. Of the minuses emit only quite high cost.
Oil and alkyd paintsThey fit well on the surface, but they dry for a long time, giving off a sharp, unpleasant smell. They serve for a long time, do not wash off with water, but for the same reason they are expensive.

There are a number of ways to apply paint. Conventional paint rollers and brushes will lay it in an even, dense layer on drywall, plaster or concrete. A pattern or pattern is applied to the surface using a stencil, but this is the easiest option. A lot of more original methods have been developed, which require only available tools. To get the effect of "crumpled" cloth, simply wrap the roller with a piece of unwanted fabric, which is tied to the foam with coarse thread. The more folds on it is formed, the more original and interesting the pattern will be. A more refined design will work if you decide to create the illusion of Venetian plaster. This type of finish used to be used exclusively for cladding facades, but over time it fit into the design of interior walls. For this method you will have to perform a series of actions:

  • Take a jar of latex paint and pour the contents into a wider container.
  • Then one half of the pigment wake up, which will darken the original color.
  • It is gently stirred in such a way as not to hurt the second part of the paint.
  • A simple spatula is applied to the surface like plaster. At the same time, the spots of dark and light tones alternate to make a beautiful picture of two shades, randomly turning into each other.

If it is difficult for you to work with one container for two different shades, then pour the paint into two different cans and work with them already. These are just the easiest ways to exist. With the help of small tricks and patience, a simple wall is transformed and decorated beyond recognition both outside the house and inside.

With the help of acrylic paint, a new surface can be artificially aged (stippling), which is perfect for rooms in retro or Provence styles. The office creates a “business” effect of expensive leather, for which you only need a homemade suede tassel. With the help of sponges, pieces of cloth, bags, sponges and scourers, designers form not only texture, but also relief.

Decorative plaster for interior

The main purpose of plaster - alignment of the walls, smoothing roughness and masking defects. It was so until the designers paid close attention to this finishing material, which, as it turned out, can play a more important role in the interior design. At first they began to use decorative plaster only for cladding external walls, until this experience was transferred to the design of the interior of apartments and houses. The decoration of the premises ceased to be pompous and pompous, preferring coarser and more practical materials. The basis of the plaster are various dispersions, which determine its characteristics. Depending on the type of binding ingredients, the plaster is subdivided into:

  • Acrylic;
  • Silicone;
  • Silicate;
  • Mineral

The basis of the mineral includes lime and cement. It boasts a long service life and relative cheapness. Before working, this particular plaster is diluted with water. Acrylic blend tinted, resistant to mechanical damage. Of the shortcomings, it is noted that it has poor vapor permeability, therefore, it is recommended to use plaster only inside the house for walls and ceilings. Silicone material has a high cost, which is due to its excellent quality: the material is vapor-permeable, it withstands temperature fluctuations, is not washed off with water and will last more than one year. Silicone plaster is used for facing works both outside and inside the house. But silicate is made on the basis of potash glass, which is toxic, so this option is best left for facade work. The mixtures also differ in the size of the granules, on which the texture and relief of the treated surface will depend. Before finishing works, the base is treated with a primer, and in rooms with high humidity it is also antifungal solutions. It should be remembered that at the preliminary stage it is impossible to apply mixtures based on glue, oil or alabaster, which will only impede the absorption of plaster granules or the painting of the wall.

If there is no possibility to buy ready-made plaster, then it can be prepared at home according to the original “recipe” of putty. Pay attention to the composition of the latter, from some species will get a mixture that will paint the wall section only after applying several layers.

    

Wallpaper and photo wallpaper

The wallpaper market offers a wide range of products. Among the most popular are:

  • Flizelinovye;
  • Paper;
  • Acrylic;
  • Liquid;
  • Textile;
  • Metallic;
  • Vinyl;
  • Glass fiber

Paper and non-woven belong to the most simple and cheap. The former were generally used from time immemorial, while the latter differ only in the addition of fabric fibers. Both species are used as a base for paint, they are environmentally friendly, have a rich assortment of color solutions, but are short-lived (even you can not wash). The surface of such wallpaper is usually smooth, but there are options with a relief pattern. Acrylic and vinyl wallpaper durable, not afraid of moisture and ultraviolet radiation. Paper or non-woven base is covered with a special "foam", which forms a durable top layer. Of the minuses, only air permeability is noted, respectively, such material should not be glued to the walls in the nursery. Textile wallpapers are made from a paper base and a second layer of natural fabric. The material looks very elegant, but it is expensive, fading, easily damaged by moisture and quickly collects dust (you can even vacuum it). In metallic wallpaper, the upper layer is made of thin aluminum foil. They look spectacular, do not fade and are not afraid of water, but for all these advantages will have to pay dearly. Finally, the last word in the wallpaper world is liquid coating. It is sold in the form of a powder, and after application it remotely resembles decorative plaster. The composition of the liquid wallpaper contains cellulose fibers and glitter, which create a rich, elegant look.

Photowall-paper made of the same materials, as usual. They are a floor-to-ceiling panorama. Images can be the most diverse: from bright landscapes with "rich" colors to neutral abstract paintings with calm shades. Before sticking photos, it is necessary to clearly distinguish between the site for finishing, so that later your drawing does not go into a corner or get stuck together. Pictures are purchased in special stores or made to order for the selected pattern with the help of special printing materials.

In the nursery, when choosing a type of wallpaper, be guided by their environmental friendliness, and in the kitchen and in the bathroom you will have to stay on moisture-resistant material, which is also capable of withstanding temperature fluctuations.

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Drywall is mainly used to obtain the original wall relief. With the help of this fairly inexpensive material, you can create decorative deserts, shelves, arches, tiers and partitions. It is also often used in rooms where it is necessary to hide communications in a beautiful and neat way. From above such covering is decorated by wall-paper, paint, plaster, a tile, an artificial brick or a tree. You can decorate the room with your own hands without the help of professionals. You will have to choose material from several types:

  • Usual;
  • Moisture resistant
  • With increased refractoriness;
  • Fireproof and moisture resistant.

For residential premises suitable for drywall. The bathroom uses moisture resistant, and for the kitchen you can “go bankrupt” to a fireproof one in order to protect your family in case of force majeure with an overheated stove.

The material bends easily. If you need a "skater" sheet, you can buy a special drywall for the arches or gradually moisten with regular water. At the same time it is placed under the yoke in the form that you want to receive as a result. 12 hours is enough for the sheet to “clutch” and save the bends.

    

Laminate

Decorating the walls with laminate is perhaps the most recent and non-trivial design move. Many have seen this material exclusively on the floor, but not on the walls, and in fact such a covering looks rich and original. Laminate perfectly imitates various surfaces and textures: from natural wood to marble pattern. The basis of the material is fiberboard, which bends easily, and the top layer of protection ensures durability of the coating. Laminate is chosen not by type, but by class. Each of them has certain characteristics according to GOST, on the basis of which the material is suitable only for a certain type of premises.


    

Clinker tiles

The brick tile is made of clay with the addition of fluxes and dyes. In the production of its burned once. The material came to us from Western Europe, where they lined houses and laid roads. The tile is characterized by high durability, easy to clean, leaks water, is not susceptible to temperature changes and exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Among the shortcomings, only the fragility of the material and the high price are noted, especially when compared with conventional ceramics. It is for this reason that it is used quite rarely in the decoration of home decorations. At times it is easier to glue the wallpaper or paint the wall instead of messing around with material that cracks easily. But the clinker tile looks noble and elegant. It combines well with other materials and is ideal for decorating kitchen aprons or wall sections in the bathroom.


    

Fake diamond

Artificial stone is actively used in the production of sinks, countertops and window sills, but the designers stepped further and began to use this material in decorating walls. Stone can be different textures and colors. It is divided into several types:

  • Acrylic;
  • Quartz;
  • Polyester;
  • Cast marble

Acrylic is considered the most common. He is a sample of good value for money. In a polyester, the main binder is an ester resin, not an acrylic resin, as in its close relative. It has a sharp, unpleasant smell, which erodes over time. Polyester stone does not bend, so it can not be used to create curly elements. Quartz material is more fragile, so this surface is quite sensitive to mechanical damage. Cast stone otherwise also called liquid. Buying material, as they say, will cost a pretty penny, but it is ideal for creating complex compositions with smooth lines and bends. It is durable, durable and does not crumble.

    

A natural stone

Natural stone has a lot of varieties. Among the most frequently used in the decoration of the walls note:

  • Granite;
  • Marble;
  • Sandstone;
  • Booth;
  • Slate;
  • Zlatolit;
  • Lemesite.

Stone chips, river pebbles and specially hewn bars are also used. We'll talk about sandstone below, because it goes well with an artificial base. The result of such experiments became the material of the “new generation”. Granite and marble are considered the most durable and popular, but such a coating can "fade" and affect the health of the apartment owners. Before you buy stone reserves for finishing, ask their deposit. In some quarries, granite or marble is more radioactive. This property directly depends on the area of ​​production. For strength with such a material is unlikely to be able to match another finishing coating. He is not afraid of anything: temperature, humidity, mechanical damage. To be convinced of this, it is enough to recall the marble and granite memorials that have stood under the open sky for decades and retain their beauty. Baths, work surfaces are made of natural stone, they are laid out on the floor or paths in the garden. This material is refractory and is used even in the lining of fireplaces.

Flexible stone

Sandstone is used not only in the "natural" form. It is a plastic sedimentary rock. Her "cut" into thin slices - layers that are attached to the fiberglass. Such a stone bends well, and depending on its subtlety, it is used to create designer wallpapers or tiles. The material is considered the most successful combination of natural and artificial. It is lightweight, environmentally friendly, fireproof, moisture resistant and withstands the most aggressive conditions. The flexible stone is universal, they can be cladding even the walls in the nursery and the bathroom. According to the manufacturers, the average service life of the material is about 30-35 years.

Natural wood

Wood is a unique material that combines beauty and excellent performance. The range of wood is wide and rich. The most affordable and cheap recognize:

  • Pine;
  • Birch;
  • Cedar;
  • Spruce.

The more rare and expensive include:

  • Oak:
  • Cherry;
  • Ash;
  • Karelian birch;
  • Manchurian nut;
  • Crimean mahogany;
  • Maple.

And of course, the most "exclusive" type of wood is considered to be ebony, better known as "black". For the walls are used already prepared wooden materials. The most popular are:

  • Clapboard;
  • Panels;
  • Block house;
  • Gusvarblok.

Lining is a processed narrow boards. A block house is the same material that has rounded ends that imitate a Russian log cabin. The panels are created both from solid wood and from its residues (using a press and a special adhesive base), which greatly reduces the cost. The name gusvarblok hides wooden wallpaper, which are distinguished by filigree work in the production and high price. These are not paper rolls to which we are all accustomed, but rather thick wood panels that are fastened together through grooves. As a raw material for any of the above facing materials take coniferous, deciduous or rare tree species.

    

Decorative painting

If you do not have artistic talent, to paint the walls in the apartment will have to turn to a specialist. This is a delicate, painstaking work, which directly depends on the complexity of the selected pattern. A room with painted walls will acquire an impressive flavor. The furnishings and furniture will have to fit him. For an art list of walls use three types of paints:

  • Acrylic;
  • Tempera;
  • Butter.

Acrylic is durable and is not afraid of moisture, temperature changes. Tempera adjust the smallest details, as the paint falls more elegantly. To obtain a relief pattern, it is applied to Venetian plaster. Картины становятся объемными и абстрактными с размытыми чертами. Маслом расписывали помещения еще в средние века.Now the composition of oil paints has changed, and it is unlikely that your masterpiece will live as much as the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, but we do not pretend to compete with the great masters of painting the past. Recently airbrushing is considered to be a popular type of paint application. The cartridge is compressed powder or liquid dye, which is sprayed over the surface. But such work requires special training: it is rather difficult to adapt to non-standard "writing" affiliation. You can practice on any smooth surface, which is not a pity: the door from an unnecessary cabinet, an old mirror, a wall built for demolition.

    

Bung

The cork is extracted from the outer bark of some tree species. Most often it is obtained from the cork tree of the same name, which gave the name to the material. Due to the complex processing technology, the material is characterized by a rather high cost, compensated durability and moisture resistance of the coating. Cork is available in two forms:

  • Rolls;
  • Sheets.

Depending on what area of ​​the wall, they are going to cover it, and choose the type of material. The cork is pleasant to the touch: it is both durable and pliable. The material is resistant to mechanical damage. With a minor impact, it will simply bend, and then return to its former state, so it is quite difficult to scratch the cork coating. Of the minuses, only the “poor” color gamut is noted, which is limited to all shades of brown.

Decorative panels

For the installation of decorative wall panels will require a special design: a crate of metal or wood. On it "put" components. Panels are classified into three types:

  • Leafy;
  • Tiled;
  • Rack.

The second ones are much smaller, and it is easier to lay out the original drawing from them. Usually use tiles of different sizes and colors within the same range. Rack and pinnacles vaguely resemble lining: long, narrow planks. Sheet panels are used to cover large areas. The material used is plastic, glass, gypsum vinyl, wood and its derivatives (MDF, chipboard, fiberboard).

    

Wooden panels

Chipboard panels are made of chips, which are subjected to hot pressing. The material is less durable in comparison with wood, and susceptible to high humidity, temperature changes. It can not be used for a bathroom or kitchen, so you have to confine yourself to the living room, hallway or bedroom. Fiberboard produced by the same technology, but instead of chips used vegetable and wood fibers that are more resistant to kitchen conditions, for example. However, this material should be protected from direct ingress of water to the surface, so the bath still remains under taboo.

MDF is subjected to dry pressing, as a result of which chips release lignin. He also forms a solid "film", which holds together and improves performance. MDF is not afraid of either water, or ultraviolet radiation, or elevated temperatures. Also, the material is able to withstand heavy loads, so it is often used to create shelves. MDF panels are suitable for absolutely any room in an apartment or house. OSB plates are made of chips, resins and synthetic wax. They have a rather unprepossessing appearance, which is compensated by a price that is pleasant in all respects and durability. The material in the interior painting is mainly used for flooring, but this option is also suitable for walls.

    

Plastic panels

PVC has long established itself as a durable artificial material. Surprisingly, his formula was the result of chance. The French scientist received it in the course of the experiment and simply could not characterize his invention. PVC is made from polyvinyl chloride and softener. The latter is added in minimal concentrations. PVC is actively used to create windows, window sills, doors and other products vital for residential premises. Plastic fireproof, not afraid of water, temperature changes, it is easy to clean and difficult to scratch. PVC is relatively cheap and safe for health. The release of harmful substances is accompanied only by its production.


    

Conclusion

Repair is not always an unbearable burden that you want to get rid of as soon as possible. This process can be enjoyable and bring a lot of pleasure. Do not forget that the walls are the background of your apartment: bright, defiant or calm. The furniture and the “box” of the house should be tied into a complex composition of the design project, which preserves the inner harmony. That is why the walls are decorated in accordance with the rules of the general interior concept.

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