Some types of wallpaper can boast of their ability to withstand moisture. Others are different in that they have increased heat and noise insulation, and the main difference between the third wallpaper is their appearance and texture. In order to know and consider the varieties of wallpaper that exist today as best as possible, they must be divided into groups, depending on the materials that were used during their production.
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Wallpaper classification
Water resistance:
- Wallpaper is ordinary. Moisture must be avoided. They can only be wiped with a dry cloth.
- Wallpaper is waterproof. They have a special coating, so they can be wiped with a slightly damp cloth. But the use of detergents is strictly prohibited.
- Washing wallpaper. Usually cleaned with detergents.
- Highly resistant - vinyl wallpaper. The name speaks for itself, can withstand all of the above methods of cleaning and even more.
By appointment:
- There are types of wallpaper for walls.
- And types of wallpaper for ceilings.
Classification of wallpaper by their surface:
- Wallpaper comes with a smooth surface.
- Wallpaper with a relief pattern. This pattern is applied during production.
- Wallpaper pattern on which finely extruded.
- As well as multi-layered wallpaper with a deep pattern.
The next category by which wallpapers are classified is their density:
There are two categories, the classification of wallpaper by their density is light and heavy.
Heavy wallpaper, considered those whose density is at least 110g \ m. When gluing them, difficulties may arise if there are bumps on the wall. But their main advantage is they have a positive effect on the microclimate of the room.
And the last category by which wallpapers are classified is a picture:
- There are smooth wallpapers that are presented in one color.
- Patterned wallpaper, they do not have a repeating pattern, which does not require fitting adjacent strips of gluing.
What are the varieties of wallpaper
Paper wallpaper
The cheapest wallpapers, and for many years been the most popular type of wallpaper for gluing walls and ceilings. And all thanks to the fact that they are made from environmentally friendly materials that allow the walls to breathe. But they have a lot of disadvantages. For example, they very quickly lose their appearance; they cannot be glued in rooms where there is high humidity. The pluses include the fact that they allow to increase the thermal insulation of the walls to some extent. Paper wallpapers can satisfy the tastes of probably all buyers, as they are presented in almost the entire color gamut and at the same time they have different textures.
Washable wallpaper or vinyl
During their manufacture, the paper is coated with a layer of PVC of various densities. This is ideal for both residential and non-residential premises. They are well suited for a kitchen, bathroom, or toilet. Foamed vinyl wallpapers can be cleaned with a mild soapy solution. But compact vinyl ones are considered the most durable; they are not only not afraid of detergents, but even a brush can be used during their cleaning.
There is another type of vinyl wallpaper called silk-screen. The upper layer contains silk threads. These decorative wallpapers boast very bright colors and are highly resistant to fading. There are other advantages, such as elasticity and a waterproof top layer, which allows them to be used in gluing absolutely all rooms.
Non-woven wallpaper
Their main difference from other types of wallpaper is that non-paper is used for their base instead of paper. Fleselin contains cellulose and synthetic fabric fibers. This wallpaper is just a great option "for painting", and a variety of drawings and textures can please even the most demanding customers. It is worth noting also the fact that due to their density they hide all wall defects. They are very convenient in that they are not afraid of temperature changes in the room, and when glued they do not form bubbles and wrinkles.
Acrylic Wallpaper
Best suited for those with small children or animals at home. This is the golden mean if you choose between paper and non-woven wallpaper. The advantages include the fact that they are inexpensive and can be washed with a soft cloth. The disadvantages include the fact that they do not tolerate high humidity, you need to be extremely careful when washing, and another minus is a rather limited choice of pattern.
Textile wallpaper
During manufacture, fabric fibers, for example linen, silk, felt or velor, are superimposed on a paper base. Most often they are used for pasting the walls in the bedroom or in the hall, they look more aesthetic in these rooms than paper ones. They have only one drawback, it is rather high valuable.
The liquid wallpaper
The youngest species among the wallpapers, which managed to gain immense popularity. And all thanks to the fact that with their help it is easy to create smooth relief coating without joints. They include natural fibers, cotton, cellulose, textile fibers. They can be bred with water-based paint, and they are applied to the wall as well as plaster. The main thing is that the surface on which they were applied does not have significant defects. This type of wallpaper on the Russian market is presented in liquid or powder form.
Cullet
Cullets are made of fabric to which fiberglass filaments are added. These wallpapers are highly durable, non-flammable, and are also reliable protection of the walls from the appearance of microorganisms in the form of a fungus, and they can also withstand chemical treatment. What is included in their composition? This is soda, quartz sand, dolomite, lime, a combination of these components and gives them the listed properties. Cullet is very often used for medical institutions.
Photowall-paper
Photowall-paper - a paper cloth with a photo printing applied on it. The wall on which the murals are pasted looks like a picture. But it is worth considering the fact that laminated wallpapers will look especially beautiful, this will protect them as much as possible from abrasion. And the appearance is noticeably improving. Wall murals are best used in those rooms where there is very little furniture, so as not to cover the picture.
Natural wallpaper
The most unique type of wallpaper, which embodied all the natural beauty and which is not very well known among buyers. During the manufacture of these wallpapers use only natural materials. The basis of the wallpaper is not bleached paper, the outer layer is various types of plants.
Metal wallpaper
They are made by coating the paper base with a layer of foil, after which a pattern or stamping is applied to the surface of the wallpaper. For gluing metal wallpaper, dispersion glue is needed, but their main advantage is that they are well washed and wear-resistant.
Cork Wallpaper
They are an ecological type of wallpaper that can betray charm to absolutely any room. They are made from cork oak bark due to hot pressing. Under the influence of high temperature from the bark begins, a resin is released, which glues the material together. In order to make this wallpaper as resistant to moisture as possible, they are impregnated with wax.
Quartz Wallpaper
Environmentally friendly wallpapers that are very good for cleaning, and also, if you need to change the shade, you can always repaint them. For their manufacture, a layer of crushed natural minerals or materials, such as wood fiber, is applied to a paper or non-woven base. But most often they use crushed colored quartz, after which the wallpaper was named. Their service life may be 20 years.
Velor wallpaper
They are ideal for decoration in rooms not affected by pollution, for example, in the living room bedroom or study. They consist of two layers. The first layer is a paper or non-woven base, and the second is covered with a decorative velor fleecy layer.
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