For a long time already there have been developments to find the best material for finishing kitchens or bathrooms. There is the greatest chance of mold or fungus occurrence, and therefore it is not possible to apply conventional paper wallpaper in such a room. But with the advent of new technologies, everything has changed. Special waterproof materials have been created, which helped to invent universal wallpaper. They have not only good strength and resistance to moisture, but also a beautiful design. This makes it possible to use washable wallpaper also for gluing the walls in the hallway. After all, a lot of dust and dirt gathers here during the day, especially during wet weather. In this room you can combine, covering the area near the doors and places of storing shoes with washable wallpaper, and the rest of the walls with another, more decorative and delicate material. Now there are many types of washable wallpaper, which we will try to tell you about.
Types of washable wallpaper
- Wallpapers of thick vinyl. They are also called kitchen washable wallpaper. This beautiful and durable finishing material comparatively recently appeared on the market, but has already become very popular. They consist of two layers - a paper base and a vinyl coating. For strength and moisture resistance is responsible for vinyl. The average lifetime of such wallpaper reaches fifteen years, and they do not burn out in the sun, while remaining as beautiful. In addition, they are impregnated with a special formulation that prevents the formation of mold. Leading European manufacturers have switched to the use of water-soluble paints and purified vinyl, which are completely harmless to humans. They are specially made for kitchens or bathrooms. The surface of such products is smooth and it is much easier to wash, and it consists of a special rubberized vinyl. Super washable wallpaper few people use in the rest of the room, because they do not allow the walls of the room to breathe and look too rough. But this is almost the ideal version of washable wallpaper for the bathroom.
- Smooth vinyl. Such wallpaper is cheaper for others because of the fact that the vinyl content in them is much less. But this significantly affects the strength of the material.
- Foamed vinyl never looks smooth. These wallpapers are thick and bulky. But they are very light and when you finish the walls of difficulties with this material, no one arises. Rough surface structure is created by the method of cold stamping. The pattern can also be covered with decorative sequins. Rough surface hides fine minor irregularities, which makes it possible to simplify work at the preparatory stages.
- Wallpaper silkscreen. They have a characteristic shiny surface, which allows imitating a leather or silk covering. First, the web is impregnated with polyvinyl chloride, and then the material is heated and embossed. During these processes, artificial filaments are placed in the PVC layers. With this hot stamping, you can apply the most intricate drawings of any complexity.
- Flizeline washable wallpaper. This material does not need paper at all, representing a uniform composition on both sides. These wallpapers can be painted up to five times with different compositions - latex, acrylic or water-based paints. They do not stretch at all and do not sit down, and when gluing rooms, it is possible to apply glue only to walls. They can be used for both walls and ceilings.
- Washable wallpaper on a fabric basis. They are made on non-woven or paper basis, but the upper layer here is very different - velor, cotton, linen, silk, jute. They are unusually persistent and have a beautiful appearance. Also in their favor is the naturalness of the coating and the ecological compatibility.
- Liquid washable wallpaper. This is a special plaster, which has a water base. First, the walls are primed, and then, when they dry, a spatula is applied with a spatula, which are previously dissolved in a container of water. After the composition dries, the walls are covered with a colorless varnish.
How to remove old washable wallpaper?
Building firms use for this grinders, but it is necessary to protect the worker from harmful dust by means of protection of the respiratory tract. Water entering the paper base of waterproof wallpaper can be ensured by piercing the web using a special needle roller. If you do not have such a tool, you can cut the knife. If possible, then use a household steam generator. In the water, you can add vinegar, conditioners or detergents.
How to glue washable wallpaper?
The process of gluing is not much different from gluing the walls with simple wallpaper. Just need to choose the right glue. First, get rid of the old coating and level the surface of the walls. Be sure to treat them with a primer, and allow them time to dry, which will help to save glue and improve the quality of work. Glue must be applied to the walls, and then attach to it a prepared cloth. Then you need to walk on it with a roller, leveling the surface.