Washable wallpaper for kitchen

Along with plastic, tiles or panels made of various materials, people continue to use the familiar and lovely hearts in the kitchen. Of course, not everything is suitable for such a special room. If you have a large bright room, and the landlady does not often spend time at the stove, you can safely combine with different types of finishes. But in a small kitchenette, in which something is constantly boiling, heated, fried in a pan, it is best to apply a wallpaper that is resistant to such an environment for washing. In addition, now there are several types of material for walls, made on different bases, which are excellent for this case.


Types of washable wallpaper

  1. Washable vinyl wallpaper . This durable material is also called kitchen vinyl. The two-layer construction of such strong wallpaper has a significant thickness, which has a positive effect on the wear resistance of the coating. It is not surprising that in many apartments, with proper care, they can last up to 15 years. In addition, vinyl well withstands ultraviolet radiation and does not burn out, and impregnation against fungi and mold resists this common in the kitchen misfortune. Smooth vinyl costs less than foam, but its strength is lower. Beautifully look in the kitchen silkscreen wallpaper, giving the room a special chic.
  2. Washable non-woven wallpaper . This material has a homogeneous structure on both sides. It is durable and suitable for any kitchen. It should be noted non-woven washable wallpaper for painting, which are not afraid of shrinkage or rupture. And the process of painting can be repeated many times without fear that your wallpaper will lose its attractive appearance. The paint can be of any type - acrylic, water-based or eye-pleasing latex.
  3. Washable liquid wallpaper . At its core is a special plaster made on a water basis. Treated with acrylic lacquer, these wallpapers repel water and are quite suitable for our kitchen. Any contamination can be moistened and easily removed from the wall. Mineral crumb, various fibers and other components give the surface a beauty that can not always be reproduced in another material.
  4. Wall-papers . Made of durable and waterproof composition, they can be repainted at least ten times, without changing their structure. Steklooboi completely safe, hygienic, they will not be bred any fungi or other dangerous to the user organisms. But they are completely incapable of harming their masters.
  5. Paper washable wallpaper . The applied on the surface quality moisture resistant coating can protect any sensitive material. In this case, different varnishes or latex are used. Although paper wallpapers are inferior to those listed above, but their low cost and environmental friendliness still attract a large number of buyers.

Consumers should know what labeling means on the package, otherwise sellers can easily deceive them by persuading them to buy unnecessary goods. Moisture resistance in the kitchen for wallpaper is the most important thing. On most packages with washable wallpaper you can meet strange waves, which most of us did not pay attention to before. But it is their number that means how much this product is afraid of water.

If the wave is only one, then such wallpaper can be glued in a wet room, but a wet rag or sponge can damage them. Two waves allow delicate washing of the surface with a not very rigid sponge. And if the waves are already three, then even the use of some not very aggressive chemical preparations is allowed to remove dirt. Best of all, if you can afford to buy washable wallpaper for the kitchen with three waves and a brush on the tag - this is the most high-quality and durable material.