Vinyl wallpaper: What are the features and advantages?
When it comes to the decision to stick wallpaper in the house or apartment, the owners come quite quickly, because it is a relatively easy and affordable way to update the appearance of the premises. Such a finish can be used everywhere: in the bathroom, in the bedroom, in the kitchen, in the living room, in the child's room or in the hall. The only question is what kind of cloth is better to buy. Vinyl wallpaper it has long been no less popular than paper wallpaper, and the number of variations is amazing. Accessing the catalog tapete.ro, you will see dozens of products from well-known brands, but before placing an order it is important to understand well the characteristics of this type of wallpaper. In this article we have collected the main things that buyers need to know in order to make the right choice.
What is vinyl wallpaper and how does it differ from regular wallpaper?
Paper wallpaper it is an economical and easy way of gluing, it is also known to everyone – in their manufacture, shredded and compressed wood is used in a special way. Vinyl canvases have been known since the 70s of the last century, but they became popular only 15-20 years ago. They are two-component: polyvinyl chloride is applied on the outside, and the base can be fleece or paper. The price of products made of paper is lower, but vinyl wallpaper on a fleece base it is denser and more durable.
The vinyl outer layer performs two functions at the same time:
- provides protection against unfavorable external factors – mechanical impact, humidity, etc.;
- allows the realization of almost all design ideas - such canvases are characterized by brightness and relief, there are many ways to decorate the layer (screen printing, pressing, stamping, foaming). As a result, they are created unique flower wallpapers and patterns, imitating wood, marble, brick. Among this abundance, even the most demanding designers can find a suitable option for the kitchen, living room, bedroom, etc. A separate category of products are vinyl wallpaper for painting, which can be used for many years, changing color and texture to update the atmosphere in the room.
Due to the use of PVC in production, such wallpapers are moisture-resistant, dense and differ from paper wallpaper in terms of tactile sensations.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of vinyl wallpaper?
Buyers are always looking for the perfect wall covering, and vinyl wallpaper, with some exceptions, can be it because:
- It pleasantly surprises with a variety of textures, formats, patterns and colors. Connoisseurs of exclusive interior compositions can choose one meter wide vinyl wallpaper, for lovers of classics there are white canvases and other monochrome canvases, and in classic interiors wallpaper under brick or stone looks very good. Customers can determine the optimal range of colors, width, relief and other parameters themselves, taking into account the design idea and financial capabilities.
- The coating will last at least 10 years (15-20 years in case of careful use) without deterioration of aesthetic and practical properties.
- The original shade is preserved for a long time, even with constant exposure to ultraviolet rays.
- It is possible to mask surface defects with the wallpaper. Vinyl cloths perfectly hide small irregularities, saving time and money for leveling walls.
- The wall with this kind of coating is not afraid of moisture, so the wallpaper is as good as possible for the toilet, bathroom and kitchen.
- The material is very durable - the canvases do not break during the gluing process and when touched. Also, deformation due to temperature fluctuations is excluded.
- After installation, there is practically no shrinkage.
Against the background of the many advantages, the disadvantages of vinyl wallpaper seem insignificant. These include:
- higher cost (if compared to paper);
- low air permeability, due to which PVC sheets must be glued in well-ventilated rooms, as well as limiting their use in children's rooms and bedrooms;
- additional costs for the purchase of a special adhesive (if an inappropriate adhesive is used, the fixation will be insufficient);
- long drying period after installation;
- special requirements in the gluing process – the canvases must fit carefully so that the wall looks beautiful.
Can vinyl wallpaper be washed?
This type of wallpaper has an inherent increased resistance to moisture, so they can withstand contact with splashes of water and can be used for kitchen or bathroom design. But this does not mean that every PVC cloth is suitable for intensive wet cleaning. If you want to be able to remove dust and dirt in this way, you need to buy washable vinyl wallpaper. They have a special protective layer that prevents water molecules from penetrating and destroying the paper or fleece base. Ordinary wallpaper with an outer layer of vinyl, of course, will withstand a single exposure to a wet sponge, but with systematic cleaning it loses its presentable appearance faster.
To understand how to properly care for the wallpaper and choose the most suitable material for you, you can go through the marking on the rolls. The most moisture-resistant wallpaper is marked with 3 waves with a black stripe and teeth - they can not only be washed, but also cleaned with special means. But it is worth considering that such products are the most expensive. You can optimize costs by buying vinyl wallpaper with two or three waves - they are resistant to moisture, the main thing is not too much time and extremely carefully wipe the surface, and after cleaning treat it with a dry cloth.
În multe puncte pânzele de vinil depășesc clitatea celor de hârtie. Dacă doriți să vă alăturați rândurilor proprietarilor fericiți de case transformate cu ajutorul acestui material, comandați modern wallpaper in the online store Wallpaper world. Avem variante pentru pictură, pânze lavabile, tapet alb și alte tapeturi monocrome, modele cu modele, imitarea de piatră, etc. Toate mărfurile sunt certificate și pot fi livrate la orice adresă din București în 1-2 zile, de asemenea, putem organiza expedierea în orice regiune a țării.
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