Types of wallpaper for walls

Today the market offers us a huge number of a wide variety of wallpapers, which differ in texture, color, quality and price. Therefore it is not surprising that the buyer can get confused in such a variety and get confused. In this article we will look at some types of wallpaper and give some recommendations.

What types of wallpapers exist?

Among the most common types of wallpaper is worth noting: paper, vinyl, non-woven , textile, glass wallpaper, wallpaper for painting, as well as liquid wallpaper .

It is believed that linens made of pure non-woven, paper, textile and liquid wall paper are environmentally friendly, since they allow the walls to breathe well. It is recommended that they be used when the first place is not practicality, and environmentally friendly wallpaper.

Types of paper wallpapers

Paper wallpaper is the most traditional material for wall decoration. They are of several types - single-layer (simplex) and double-layer (duplex).

Single-layer wallpaper have one layer of paper with a printed pattern. Their shortcomings - low strength, burnout, a tendency to pollution, a reflection of the unevenness of the wall. To the virtues can be attributed only low cost and environmental friendliness.

Two-layer wallpaper consists of the inner (main) and outer (decorative) layer. Such wallpaper are durable, do not fade, hide small flaws of walls, are environmentally friendly and convenient in work, so they cost more.

Types of vinyl wallpaper

Vinyl wallpapers are produced in various designs: structural wallpaper without embossing or with chemical embossing, compact vinyl, silkscreen printing and so on. The main material is polyvinyl chloride, applied to a paper or non-woven base.

Vinyl wallpaper is unpretentious, durable, resistant to dirt, durable, well tolerate moisture, hide wall defects (with the exception of silk screen printing), while they have an attractive appearance. Compact vinyl wallpaper can simulate a stone or textured plaster. Usually in demand wallpaper in the form of a brick.

Vinyl does not contain toxic substances. The only drawback of wallpaper is that they are very poor air flow.

Types of non-woven wallpaper

There are nonwoven wallpaper of two types: on a non-woven base (covered with a layer of vinyl) and pure fleece. Flizelin is produced by pressing fabric and paper fibers together with a special astringent composition. The final product is quite strong. When impregnated with glue such wallpaper does not change in size, do not shrink after drying. They stick very easily and quickly. Non-woven wallpaper is the ideal solution for houses subject to shrinkage. All microcracks will remain invisible, and the wallpaper will not tear and retain the same appearance.

Types of wallpaper for painting

This is a fairly common type of wallpaper, which requires the application of paint after gluing. Such wallpaper is produced on a different basis with the addition of nonwoven, paper, fiberglass or synthetics. The cost of wallpaper for painting depends on the structure. Most often they have non-woven base.

White wallpaper is a semi-finished product, and only after staining get strength and durability. The type of applied paint affects the further operational qualities.

Types of liquid wallpaper

Liquid wallpaper is recommended for uneven walls and children's rooms, because any dirt can be easily corrected by kneading and applying a small portion of new material. They lie on the wall with a smooth, seamless layer.

At the heart of these wallpapers are natural fibers (cotton and silk), which indicates their ecological compatibility. In addition, the liquid wallpaper is fireproof, noise-proof, well "breathe" and repel the dust. Thanks to a variety of colors and similarity to expensive silk fabrics, they are pleasing to the eye.