Types of wallpapers

All kinds of wallpaper can be divided into several groups. Some wallpapers differ in their abilityto resist moisture, others - increased heat and noise insulation, the third - the appearance and texture. It is most convenient to consider the types of wallpaper dividing them into groups, depending on the materials from which they are made.

Paper wallpapers

So, paper wallpaper. This kind of wallpaper is known to mankind for a very long time, at the moment is the cheapest andis still relevant in the decoration of living quarters and offices. Paper wallpaper, thanks to their cheapness, you can replace at least every year, pasting them bedrooms, living rooms, children's.

Paper wallpaper can not be washedbecause they simply soak from contact with water. Therefore, this type of wallpaper is not suitable for kitchens, bathrooms and bathrooms - rooms with high humidity.

Paper wallpaper can be single-layer (simplex) and double-layer (duplex). In wallpaper duplex two layers of paper in the process of producing wallpaperglued together, on the top layer of paper previously applied decor. This kind of paper wallpaper is more durable in comparison with single-layer wallpaper, it better masks the defects of pasted surfaces. In addition, duplex wallpaper is more convenient to paste on the wall and remove if necessary.

Vinyl wallpapers

This type of wallpaper for today is no less popular than the traditional paper wallpaper, but many times exceeds their strength,durability, moisture resistance. Vinyl wallpaper does not burn out under direct sunlight, can withstand even intense rubbing with a brush when removing contaminants. Therefore, this type of wallpaper is perfect for pasting kitchen, bathroom, hallway.

The material for making vinyl wallpapers is polyvinyl chloride film, applied to various substrates: paper, cloth. Vinyl wallpaper is divided into several subspecies. There are foamed vinyl wallpaper, "supermine", silk-screen (flat).

Foamed Wallpaper have a relief pattern, are capable of imitating "expensive" ways of finishing the walls. Silk-screen vinyl wallpaper have a dense smooth texture, can bematte and with mother-of-pearl reflow. In modern vinyl wallpaper technology is used to create the smallest micropores on the surface of the upper layer, which allows the wallpaper to "breathe".

Textile wallpaper

Textile wallpaper is a kind of wallpaper, consisting of two layers: paper or non-woven base and textile cloth. As a textile layer, flax, cotton, viscose and other fibers are used.

This type of wallpaper is eco-friendly, easily "breathes", has increased thermal insulation and noise-absorbing characteristics, is resistant to burnout. Wherein textile wallpaper cleaning is not amenable, so you can not allow them to contaminate. Requires regular vacuuming every month.

A variety of textile wallpapers - velor wallpapers. The picture on this kind of wallpaper is made with velvet fibers on a paper basis. As a result, the wallpaper has a velvety smooth, pleasant to the touch, the surface.

Fluffy wallpaper

This kind of wallpaper is made either completely from non-woven fabric, or consists of a non-woven base withapplied to it with PVC film. Flizelin is a non-woven paper-like material based on cellulose fibers. Flizelin is much stronger than plain paper, and therefore non-woven wallpaper is preferable to paper wallpaper.

Non-woven wallpaper is durable, resistant to abrasion, elastic. Most often this type of wallpaper is used forpainting. Stick flizeline wallpaper conveniently: the adhesive is applied directly to the wall and can work with a dry cloth, without fear of ruptures and damage to the surface of the wallpaper.

Liquid wallpaper

Liquid wallpaper is a special kind of wallpaper. Liquid wallpaper - this is not traditional rolls, and dryor a liquid mixture of fibers of cotton and cellulose, dyes and glue. One of the most important advantages of this type of wallpaper is the smooth "seamless" surface of the walls after finishing, because such wallpaper is applied with an ordinary roller.

The above types of wallpaper - this is not a complete list. Actively applied in interior design also cork wallpaper, metal wallpaper, glass walls etc. In modern interiors often used wallpaper for painting - a group of wallpapers that have a pronounced texture. Painting such wallpaper can be 5-10 times, while they do not lose their performance.

Wallpaper, despite everything, have been and remain one of the most convenient, environmentally friendly and inexpensive means of finishing the walls. Among all the variety of types of wallpaper, you are sure to find one that is right for you!