Popular types of wallpaper: photos and descriptions

Very rarely, repair does without plywood wallpaper. But if you just go after them to a hardware store, how can you get lost in a sea of choice - non-woven, vinyl, paper ... What types of wallpaper exist in general and how not to get confused in them?

Paper wallpaper

This is a real classic. The first paper wallpapers appeared at the beginning of the 16th century! And nowadays they reserve the title of the most popular. As the name implies, they are made from various types of paper.

This is not to say that they are highly moisture resistant. Therefore, it is better not to glue them in rooms in which humidity is increased. And also in rooms where a strong odor can spread, because paper wallpapers absorb odors. This, for example, is a kitchen.

The density of paper wallpaper directly affects the quality:

Lungs - up to 110 g / m³
Average weight - from 110 to 140 g / m³
Heavy - from 140 g / m³above

Also, paper wallpapers have their own structure. Simplex- wallpaper consists of one layer, and duplex - of two or more. The latter are characterized by high light and moisture resistance.

On average, paper wallpapers last 5 years. They are moisture resistant and easily torn. But it fully pays for their low price.

Vinyl wallpapers

They are often called washable. They are made from a non-woven or paper base, and the second layer is applied polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

The advantages of vinyl wallpaper are their strength, reliability and high service life. They are also moisture resistant, which allows them to be glued even in the kitchen. For such wallpapers, you don’t need to especially prepare the surface and level it - they themselves are ways to hide irregularities. The main drawback is the high price. However, due to their durability, you can save on frequent repairs.

Vinyl wallpapers are divided into non-embossed wallpapers and hot embossed wallpapers. The latter, in turn, are classified as follows:

Compact vinyl - imitation of various materials: stone, plaster or textile
Heavy vinyl - such wallpaper will completely hide the unevenness of the wall
Silk screen printing - have a soft texture and gloss, but they should be glued to a pre-leveled surface
Chemical stamping - Such vinyl wallpapers are well tolerated by wet cleaning and ultraviolet rays.

Non-woven wallpaper

Non-woven wallpaper made from pulp pulp. They have high air, steam and water permeability. Therefore, non-woven wallpaper is a way to “breathe”.

Non-woven wallpaper is much stronger than paper and better hide the unevenness of the walls. For such wallpapers, it is necessary to select a special type of glue. It is applied not to the wallpaper, but to the walls themselves. This makes it easier to work with them. Of non-woven fabric often produce the basis for vinyl wallpaper. Therefore, it is necessary to distinguish between non-woven wallpaper and non-woven vinyl wallpaper.

Non-woven wallpaper can be used as a basis for painting. They are able to withstand several repaints without changing the structure. And they are suitable for almost any room. The high price is fully compensated by the high service life.

Other types of wallpaper

There are also:

Textile wallpaper

They are made from several layers of material, the upper of which is some kind of fabric.

The liquid wallpaper

They differ from ordinary ones in that they look like a powder that needs to be diluted in water and applied to the wall.

Photowall-paper

They are a pattern printed on paper, canvas or non-woven base.

Each wallpaper has its own purpose. Cheap paper is suitable for a pantry, heavy vinyl for a kitchen, and non-woven or liquid wallpapers will go to the living room. These are all the most popular types of wallpaper to date. By the way, in more detail for other nuances of wallpaper: selection, preparation and sticking, etc. you can read here.