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Wallpaper is used most often when decorating walls in residential premises. The process itself is not labor intensive. All work can be done independently, without calling specialists. How to properly wallpaper the walls, we will analyze in the article below.

Wallpaper is the most common coating. But they are glued already out of habit, without thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of the material. But the material has both.

Material advantages:

Wide range of;
Dense structure;
Long service life;
Ease of installation;
Easy care.

It will not be difficult to choose the right color and wallpaper pattern, because the modern market offers a wide range from plain wallpapers to colorful and bright ones with any pattern. Different types of wallpapers differ in their characteristics. There are washable: they are not afraid of moisture and frequent cleaning. They cost more than their counterparts, but the quality is at the level. There are ordinary paper ones, they are of course less durable, but at a price affordable to everyone. The canvas hides small flaws in the walls.

Some people do not level the walls at all before gluing, smoothing out irregularities with a pattern.

Although this is wrong. Still, it is worth doing preliminary work so that your cladding looks better. They do not smell, because they do not contain toxins, they are made only on the basis of natural raw materials. Such a coating will not harm either human health or the environment.

The service life depends on many factors. In some apartments, they hang for decades without losing their appearance. On average, the coating will last at least 10 years. Everything else depends on how you take care of them.
The process of installing wallpaper is not complicated, the work can be done independently. But to facilitate the process, it is better to glue it together. So one applies glue and serves, and the second attaches the canvas to the wall. The most difficult stage is docking. So that subsequently the seam is not visible, you need to work with special care. Matching the drawing is also not easy. It is better to do this on the floor, numbering the canvases and only then glue them to the walls.

The price of wallpapers will vary depending on their type. The cheapest ones are paper. It is very difficult to peel them off the wall, they will not peel off, even if you yourself want it. But they are not durable. Any mechanical impact can lead to deformation. This is especially true for pets that like to sharpen their claws on the walls.
More expensive counterparts: vinyl or non-woven weigh much more. Therefore, sometimes there are difficulties with gluing them. After the repair is completed, they simply fall. In this case, you need to choose a high-quality and good glue.

It is not advisable to use expensive finishing materials with cheap ones.

disadvantages

In addition to the advantages, the wallpaper also has disadvantages. With subsequent repairs, getting rid of old wallpaper will not be so easy. This is especially true for paper.
Although there are now washable wallpapers, this does not mean that any contamination can be removed from their surface. They can be cleaned of dirt and dust, but a stubborn stain cannot be removed. And if they are also afraid of water, then it is very difficult to remove any pollution.
Pets can test your wallpaper for durability. For them, such a coating can become a place for sharpening their claws, they are not averse to chewing them. So you have to take care of your pet.

Varieties of wallpaper

In addition to paper wallpaper, the modern market already offers many other types. Each of them, in addition to common characteristics, has its own disadvantages and advantages.

What are the types:

Paper;
Non-woven;
Vinyl;
Acrylic;
Photo wallpaper;
Textile;
fiberglass;
metal;
Liquid.

Paper

Wallpaper made of paper spread in Soviet times. This class is distinguished by the widest range of choice of colors and patterns. The canvas is made from one layer or several. The more there are, the denser and stronger they are. Also, the texture of the wallpaper can be smooth or embossed.
In the price segment, paper wallpapers are at the very bottom. The affordable price makes them so popular. The canvas is light and it is a pleasure to work with it, even a beginner can handle it. Another plus is that they are breathable. Condensation will not collect under the canvas, which eliminates the formation of mold and fungus.
But the main disadvantage of wallpaper is to be afraid of water. They cannot be washed, any negligence can lead to the formation of a stain that cannot be removed.

non-woven

Non-woven, more durable than paper. The canvas consists of several layers, the bottom of which is non-woven. One of the advantages of this type is that they can be painted. If the coating no longer looks like new, then you can simply cover it with a layer of paint. At the same time, the price does not reach exorbitant amounts.
Wallpaper on a non-woven base is more dense, the surface of the wall does not need to be thoroughly processed, the canvas can hide minor flaws. Such a coating does not allow air and steam to pass through, which means that the wall must be additionally treated with an antifungal compound.

Vinyl

One of the most expensive. In addition, they have a slight but unpleasant smell. However, vinyl will last you much longer than others. The canvas is very durable, not afraid of water. Vinyl wallpapers are in great demand, so they are presented in a wide range on the market.

Acrylic

Acrylic are budget types. More in their characteristics, they resemble paper ones, their base is made of paper, and acrylic is applied on top. The canvas is very thin, it cannot be washed and over time it will begin to lose its appearance.

photo wallpaper

Technology does not stand still. This also applies to finishes. Digital printing allows you to create a canvas with any pattern. Photo wallpaper will bring originality and comfort to your home. They are inexpensive, the fabric is durable and wear-resistant. Minus the canvas in the figure. It requires a perfectly flat surface.

Textile

The basis of textile wallpaper is paper and non-woven. But the top layer imitates various fabrics: velor, silk, jute and others. This cover looks very impressive. But textile wallpapers are very expensive. In addition, they will have to be constantly cleaned of dust, the canvas attracts it like a magnet.

fiberglass

This type is characterized by increased strength and wear resistance. They will last a very long time. Not afraid of water and do not support combustion. But it is difficult to work with them, the glue for them will need very strong.

metal

They are made on a paper base with an aluminum coating. The fabric is easy to clean. Wallpaper looks expensive and aesthetically pleasing. They are dense and durable. But the cost will be much higher than usual. In addition, the canvas does not breathe, it is necessary to pre-treat the surface with a primer.

Liquid wallpaper

Despite the name, the material is more like plaster. Sold in the form of a homogeneous mass, which is applied to the wall with a spatula. The mixture is then easily removed with water and can be reused. The coating is afraid of water, so it is covered with a layer of varnish.

Preparing before gluing

Required Tool

Ladder;
Putty knife;
roller;
Roulette;
Pencil;
Level.

Wall preparation

Walls for wallpaper are carefully prepared. First you need to remove the old coating. Completely clean the surface even from the smallest residues of the coating. After removal, the wall must be cleaned of stains. Otherwise, they may remain on the wallpaper. It is better to wash the wall with warm soapy water. After cleaning, the walls are puttied, primed and plastered.

Preparing wallpaper and glue

Before gluing, the wallpaper is cut. Roll out the roll and mark the desired length. 5 centimeters are usually added to the length of the walls. So cut the required number of paintings. Detailed instructions on how to dilute the glue are indicated on the package. The powder is poured into a bucket and diluted with water. The mixture is stirred and allowed to brew a little.

wall covering technology

How to glue wallpaper on the walls. The glue is applied with a roller or brush to the base of the wallpaper or the surface of the walls. If the canvas is heavy, glue is applied to both the canvas and the wall. Glue is applied to the canvas around the entire perimeter, it is especially necessary to coat the edges carefully. Glue usually takes time to set. It is indicated on the packaging.

After application, carefully fold it without bending. Climb up the ladder and unfold the canvas. Gluing is carried out from top to bottom. It can be leveled using a rag or roller. From the center to the edges, lead the rag, guiding from the top to the bottom.

Keep an eye on the bottom edge so that it doesn't stick before you get to the site.

Remove excess adhesive immediately. Then glue the remaining canvases, joining each other. After application, you can additionally smear the edges with a brush.

Possible difficulties

corners
Wallpapering in the corners depends on how evenly you have pasted the walls. If the work was done carefully, it will be easy to glue the corners. If the angle is even, then the canvas is glued in the same way as on the rest of the surface butt with another. If distortions have formed, then the canvas is glued with an overlap of an angle of about 2 cm.
The next canvas is glued, butt-joining to the corner under the bottom of the previous one. Then we draw a knife along the edge of the first canvas and remove the rest of the canvas.
window openings
The canvas is glued with an overlap on the jamb. Then an incision is made, and the wallpaper is pressed tightly against the wall. The excess is cut off with a knife.

That's behind the rough work on. A more pleasant stage has come - finishing. After multiple shopping trips, they found the ones they liked. It's up to the small thing - to stick them on the walls. It is important to do this without mistakes, so that later you can enjoy the fruits of your work for several years. Today in our review, detailed instructions on how to glue the wallpaper correctly.

Beautifully and evenly glued wallpapers always change the interior and make it more comfortable.

In order to get started, in addition to themselves, you will need a number of devices. They will help you complete this process easily and with the best result.

What will be required:

Spatula 35 cm wide for trimming excess.
Paint knife with breakable blades. It is better to buy high-quality, it will remain sharp longer.
Rubber roller for wallpaper joint. To work in the corners, you need a narrow version.
Roller paint fleecy. It is needed for applying glue on the surface of wallpaper, walls and ceilings.
Bathtub painting. It is useful for evenly distributing glue on the surface of the fleecy roller.
Breeding container. For these purposes, a plastic bucket is perfect.
Painting plumb line with thread. It can be built independently from a weight and a strong thread. It will help draw a perfectly even vertical line on the wall.
Paint brush. You will need a brush 6 cm wide. With its help, glue is applied to hard-to-reach places, where there is no roller.
Roulette. For measuring the wallpaper to be cut.
Scissors with long blades. Not every beginner is comfortable using a paint knife to remove excess wallpaper. Scissors make this easier.
Spatula wallpaper clamping. If air bubbles collect under the glued canvas, they can be easily removed with this tool. It will also be indispensable in hard-to-reach places.
Stepladder and a simple pencil. The stepladder is clear for what, and the pencil is for marking the direction of the wallpaper.

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If you are thinking about stylish and luxury interior decoration, then we recommend that you look at various wallpapers for walls, a catalog of photo ideas in the publication of our portal, which will help you make the right choice of paintings and give an unusual look to an apartment or house.

The preparatory stage before sticking wallpaper on the wall with your own hands

Before you start gluing yourself, it is important to prepare the surfaces. They should be perfectly even, without chips and bumps on. Even the most subtle defects will appear and be visible to the naked eye. If it is not possible to level the walls, thick wallpaper with a corrugated pattern would be the best option.

How to remove the old coating from the walls

Wallpaper is often re-pasted, making the so-called "cosmetics" in the apartment. The children who painted pictures on the walls grew up, the corner near the stove in the kitchen darkened, on the corners, there can be many reasons, because of which the look of the wallpaper loses its color and freshness.

To glue new ones, you first need to remove the old ones from the walls. You will need soapy water and a spatula. We moisten the old wallpaper well with a rag, wait a little and carefully rip it off. If the walls under the old layer are painted. There is a special wash for this.

How to level walls and sand the surface

Basic principles of wallpapering

Consider step by step, the basic principles of wallpapering:

Removal of old wallpaper and paint.
Plastering and sanding walls.
Primer.
Buying the right amount. Rolls must be with the same batch number. When purchasing the required number of rolls, do not forget about a margin of 10-30 cm. The larger the pattern, the larger the cut.
The ideal room temperature is around +20°C.
Air in the room.
There should be no drafts and direct sunlight in the room.
With the help of a plumb line, a perfectly even vertical line is drawn. The whole result of the work will depend on how evenly the first strip is glued.
The rolls are cut into the desired size pieces with a margin.
The glue is applied, aged for 5-10 minutes (depending on the type of wallpaper), and after that the wallpaper is pressed against the wall, in the direction from the ceiling.
Wallpaper pressed against the wall is leveled with a wallpaper spatula in the direction from the center to the edges.
Paper wallpaper is glued with an overlap, butt.
You need to glue the wallpaper from the window on both sides towards the door.

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The pros and cons of canvases from different materials, the criteria for the right choice, customer reviews, how to glue and paint canvases, advice and recommendations from experts.

Where to start gluing wallpaper and how to fit the pattern

You need to start gluing the wallpaper in the direction from the window, gradually moving towards. Thus, the joints between the canvases will be invisible.

If the wallpaper is plain, then it will not be difficult to cut the segments of the canvas correctly. But with the drawing it will be a little more difficult. To match the pattern, you need to cut off the first strip, then combine the next with it, and so on. You can fold the chopped wallpaper. The main thing is not to forget the order.

How to apply glue to wallpaper and stick wallpaper on flat areas

Note that different adhesives are used for different types. Which one you need depends on the type of wallpaper. Another trick is to mix the diluted glue with a special construction mixer, then it will turn out to be homogeneous, without lumps.

For uniform application, we need a medium-width fleecy roller and a paint bath. We distribute the glue on the strip from the center to the edges and wait for the right time for impregnation. Usually it is 5-10 minutes. Paper and thin wallpapers are impregnated for no more than 5 minutes. Then we fold the strip in half, with the front side inward, avoiding the bend, and press the wallpaper from, focusing on the vertical line made with the help of a plumb line.

After the upper half of the strip is pressed, let go of the second half and also press it against the wall. We drive the formed bubbles with a wallpaper spatula, moving from the center to the edges. If with a relief pattern, we go through with rags. Excess wallpaper near the ceiling and floor is cut off with a paint spatula and a knife. It is important that it be as sharp as possible, so you need to change the blades as often as possible.

How to glue wallpaper in the corners

The basic steps for pasting the inner corner, which are also suitable for finishing the outer.

Illustration	Action Description
	We prepare two strips along the height of the walls and the pattern - one is solid, the second is about 10-15 centimeters wide. We apply glue to the wall and the strip.
	We apply the first full strip according to the drawing to the wall. We press the wallpaper well, and cut off the free edge using a paint spatula and a knife.
	Please note that it is best to glue this strip with a slight overlap at the corner. After that, it must be cut along the contour of the corner, even if it is a curve.
	We glue the second strip to the wall and overlap at an angle of 10-15 mm, press the wallpaper well against the wall with a wallpaper spatula, without going to the edge located on the adjacent wall.
	We pass the joint in the corner with a narrow rubber roller. Remove glue residue. A perfectly glued corner is ready.

If you have any questions about wallpapering, watch the video below.

How to glue wallpaper near windows, doors and behind the battery

Places near windows and outside are considered hard to reach, and in order to paste over these areas, you will have to contrive. We glue the wallpaper behind the radiator according to the following instructions.

Illustration	Action Description
	We measure the strip height from the floor to the windowsill. If it is impossible to remove, then we make cuts in the places where the radiator is attached and the pipe connections are located. Apply glue to the strip at the right time.
	Glue the strip behind the battery.
	Gently push the strip behind and press it against the wall. We smooth the canvas with a rag from the center to the edges.

We glue wallpaper near the window and doors:

We prepare strips of the desired length along the height of the walls or from the ceiling to the window and from the floor to the window with a margin.
We smear the strips with glue.
We press the canvas against the wall so that we get an overlap of several centimeters on the door trim and window slope.
In the corner where the door trim is located, we make a cut at an angle of 45 °, then cut off everything superfluous, and drive the remaining couple of centimeters with a wallpaper spatula behind the trim.
In the case of windows, leave a margin around the slopes of 2-3 cm and press the wallpaper well with a special spatula. After drying, carefully cut off the excess with a paint knife.

How to make seams invisible

Why do gaps appear between sheets glued end-to-end? Most often this is due to the application of a large amount of glue. Wallpaper gets very wet, and their width can increase by several millimeters. When dried, they return to their original size, and a thin gap forms between the canvases. What to do if this happened? Take an unnecessary piece of wallpaper (with which the room is pasted over) and use sandpaper to remove the front layer. Mix the resulting powder with PVA glue. Go through the seams with this homemade grout. You can also use paint if the wallpaper is plain.

It happens that the seams are visible due to the glue getting on the front part. Then you need to use a special liquid to remove adhesive stains, but if it does not help, it remains to re-paste the wallpaper. If the edges of the wallpaper have fallen behind and are bent, use a special glue for the joints and once again go over them well with a roller.

How to stick wallpaper of different types

We looked at the basic techniques for wallpapering. But they can be of different types - paper, vinyl, non-woven, photo wallpaper,. In working with them, there are some nuances and features that are important to consider. Different types use different glue, different impregnating time after glue is applied, different method of sticking on the wall, etc.

How to glue paper wallpaper

Paper wallpapers are good for their breathability, environmental friendliness and price. Therefore, many choose them. Sticking algorithm:

We cut the roll into strips with a length equal to the height of the wall, not forgetting the reserve, depending on the pattern.
With the help of a plumb line and a ruler, we mark the wall.
We apply glue to the wallpaper and wait 5 minutes, it’s not worth it anymore, as the paper wallpaper is soaked quickly and can be damaged.
We press the canvas against the wall from the ceiling with a wallpaper spatula and smooth it from the center to the edges to remove air bubbles.

How to glue paper wallpaper with your own hands is described in detail in the video.

How to glue vinyl and non-woven wallpaper

Rolls of vinyl wallpaper are cut in the same way as paper ones. The following steps follow:

The wall is smeared with a thin layer of glue, which dries for 15-20 minutes.
Glue is applied to the strip for 8-10 minutes.
We press the canvas against the wall from the ceiling with a spatula and smooth it from the center to the edges.
Vinyl wallpaper is glued end to end.

The process of gluing non-woven wallpaper is the same as for vinyl. Only in this case, the adhesive is applied exclusively to the wall, since the underside of the canvas is covered with a special binder polymer. The same technology answers the question of how to properly glue non-woven vinyl wallpaper.

How to glue wallpaper

Very popular in the decoration of apartments and houses. With their help, you can create a unique interior and visually expand the space of the room. What you need to remember when sticking such wallpaper:

You should use a special glue for wallpaper.
First, lay out the fragments on the floor so that you understand how to properly attach them to the wall for the integrity of the picture.
The surface of the walls under the photo wallpaper should be perfectly flat.

Consider how the photo wallpaper is glued.

Illustration	Action Description
	We apply glue both on the wall and on the first sheet of photo wallpaper. We turn them in half so that the glue is well saturated, but not more than a couple of minutes. Expanding.
	Carefully smooth out the wallpaper with a rubber spatula. We pass the joints with a rubber roller. In no case do not use different fabric scraps.
	We apply the second part of the wallpaper and carefully, literally up to 1 mm, we dock the picture. We smooth everything with a rubber spatula. Please note that many wallpapers are trimmed between the joints.
	When the wallpaper is glued, you need to cut the joint and remove the unnecessary strip.
	Once again, we look at the joints, trying to fit them as close as possible. Lubricate with glue and pass with a roller.
	Now you need a whole palette of pencils for retouching the picture. We select the desired color for the drawing, crumble the stylus with a blade.
	We take a crumbled stylus and gently cover the joints and the resulting scratches with a finger.

How to glue wallpaper correctly, the video below will tell.

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Wallpapering the walls is, without a doubt, one of the most popular ways of decorating rooms. Drapery of rooms with fabrics and tapestries has been known since ancient times - back in the Middle Ages, there were entire communities - workshops of artisan upholsterers, whose skill was highly valued and was constantly in demand. Over time, natural fabrics were mostly replaced by cheaper paper tapestries, that is, they acquired approximately the look that we are used to now.

Of course, modern wallpapers are no longer produced only from paper - polymer components and various natural materials are actively used. But the most important thing is different: a convenient form of their release, good adaptation to various building structures, proven pasting technologies, high-quality adhesive compositions - all this greatly facilitates the process of such finishing, and for this it is not at all necessary to be a professional master. If there were any statistics on this score, then, of course, it would show that the vast majority of families wallpaper the walls on their own. Naturally, not everyone immediately succeeds in quality - errors, and sometimes even damaged sheets, are at first for everyone. But it's good that there is the Internet - you can always find a hint on how to glue the wallpaper correctly, avoiding the most common mistakes.

What wallpaper to choose?

The main types of wallpaper

The modern range of wallpapers is extremely wide. The buyer has the opportunity to choose a finish for every taste - by material, color and relief design, by operational and environmental characteristics and, of course, by the degree of affordability. Consider briefly the main types of modern wallpaper:

Paper wallpaper - "old-timers" in a number of finishing materials. They attract with a low price, a wide variety of designs, and the relative ease of self-sticking. True, they do not differ in durability, as well as in resistance to moisture, and even more so to wet cleaning, therefore they are more suitable for living quarters and are not recommended for finishing the walls of kitchens, hallways, bathrooms, etc.

One of the main advantages of paper wallpaper is the environmental friendliness of the material and good vapor permeability - the wall remains "breathable".

However, paper wallpaper may vary. The simplest ones are single-layer wallpapers, or, in other words, of the "simplex" type. They are usually thinner than multi-layer ones, less resistant to all external influences, and when they are glued, special care is required - paper soaked with glue is easy to tear.

Two-layer ("duplex") wallpaper - higher quality. The lower base layer is responsible for the secure fixation of the finish on the wall, and the upper one gives the necessary decorative effect. Such wallpapers are denser, the print quality on them is higher, with more detail, and often, in addition to colorful, they also have a relief embossed design.

Sticking such wallpapers on the wall is already much easier, since they will not “creep” from soaking or greatly change their linear dimensions.

Paper wallpapers can be smooth, have the already mentioned relief embossing, or have a structural surface. During the production process, crushed wood waste is added between the two layers, which gives the surface a chaotic structural pattern. Typically, these wallpapers are produced in monochrome (most often white) and are intended for pasting walls for further painting. This approach is convenient because if the fights are pasted with high quality, then the owners will have the opportunity to change the color that has become boring over time - the coating can withstand several repainting cycles.

In addition, paper can be the base layer for other types of wallpaper - this will be discussed below.

Non-woven wallpaper. Relatively recently, interlining began to act as a serious "competitor" to plain paper. In fact, these two materials are "relatives" since both are made on the basis of natural cellulose, and the difference is only in the technology of its processing. Thus, interlining is also considered quite environmentally friendly, and it is even used in medicine.

Paint is also easily applied to this non-woven material, printing drawings are applied, it can be embossed, although non-woven wallpapers are still inferior to paper wallpapers in terms of the variety of design. Due to the fact that the material is less hygroscopic, much less susceptible to soaking and the accompanying deformation, it has become an excellent basis for making wallpaper. We can say that among all types of wallpaper, it is non-woven wallpaper that is the easiest to stick, and even an inexperienced master should be able to cope with the task.

In other words, non-woven wallpaper, while maintaining the main advantages of paper, is still a "step forward", as they have a lot of advantages, including greater durability and resistance to external influences. The only thing they seriously lose in is availability, since the price for them is already significantly higher.

Another important feature that can be considered both as a disadvantage and as an advantage. Non-woven has a translucent structure, so that through purely non-woven wallpaper, even the background of the wall surface can shine through. This is not always good, but on the other hand - why not take the opportunity to give the wall an interesting shade!

Like paper, interlining can be used as a base layer for other types of wallpaper.

To be more precise, these are two-layer wallpapers on a paper or non-woven base, having an external decorative coating of polyvinyl chloride.

The outer polymer layer is not afraid of high humidity, abrasion loads, so the finished wall can be subjected to periodic cleaning, including with the use of detergents. This, in principle, predetermines the scope of such wallpapers - they are ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, bathrooms, hallways. But for residential premises, especially for a bedroom or a nursery, it is better not to use such a finish - the walls will not “breathe”, condensation may appear on them, and many may not like the light characteristic “aroma” of PVC.

Vinyl wallpapers are quite heavy, so a special composition is required for gluing them - this is always indicated on the packaging.

In terms of design, vinyl wallpapers are very diverse: from a textured pattern with a deep relief to multi-color bright canvases, including those with photo printing or with a very reliable imitation of stone, wood, and other natural materials.

Fabric wallpaper, also on a paper or non-woven basis, is a rather expensive pleasure, although, we agree, they give the walls a very unusual design. They can be made from linen, silk, jute textiles, felt, velor.

Fabric wallpapers give the room a special comfort, and the walls add warmth and sound insulation. However, such a finish attracts dust well, which can firmly sit between the fibers, so cleaning with a vacuum cleaner will have to be carried out with enviable regularity.

Sticking such wallpapers is the lot of masters, and beginners should not take on such an activity - there is a great risk of spoiling very expensive material.

There are other, more "exotic" types of wallpaper - based on fiberglass or fiberglass, natural materials - cork, bamboo or palm fibers, quartz and metallized (foil) decorative coatings. We will not dwell on them, since the scope of such a finish is not wide, and an independent sticker without relevant experience is simply impossible.

Many have heard of "liquid wallpaper." But this already generally lies on a different plane, and the finishing technology is closer to plastering than to gluing sheet material.

What is it - "liquid wallpaper"?

This technology gives a very interesting effect of wall decoration. , and even how to make the material necessary for this with your own hands - read in a special publication of our portal.

Before acquiring wallpaper, the owners must clearly determine which performance qualities of the material should become prevailing.

For living quarters, especially bedrooms and children, the emphasis should be on the environmental friendliness of the material - it is necessary to maintain a healthy, breathable atmosphere, and completely eliminate the possibility of allergic reactions. At the same time, it’s a good idea to choose a material that can still be subjected to light wet cleaning at least occasionally.

But for the kitchen, coatings are required that will have to be washed often - greasy fumes from the stove will inevitably fall on the walls. For cramped hallways, wear resistance will probably come to the fore, for a bathroom - the hydrophobicity of the outer layer.

If there is a lot of sunlight in the room, you should pay attention to wallpaper that is resistant to fading, otherwise ultraviolet rays will quickly spoil the original look of the finish. Pets can also make their own adjustments - for example, cats often show obvious indifference to the soft, pliable surface of vinyl wallpaper.

The style of decorating the room with wallpaper is already a personal matter for the owners, although there are certain recommendations in this regard. They can be found on the pages of our portal.

When decorating rooms with wallpaper, it is necessary to adhere to certain canons

For example, the design of a sleeping room requires a special approach, so it is important to know how to do it right. If desired, you can create an exceptionally cozy one. And one more article of the portal will be useful to those apartment owners who want a wall in the room.

When buying wallpaper, you should not only listen to what the sales assistant tells you, but also familiarize yourself with the labels on the packaging of the rolls. There should be icons that carry a lot of extremely useful information. Samples of such marking badges are shown in the table below:

Type of marking icon	Deciphering the meaning of the icon	Type of marking icon	Deciphering the meaning of the icon
	Low moisture resistance, only for the period of wallpapering		Wallpapering does not require pattern alignment
	Regular wet cleaning of wallpaper is allowed.		Symmetrical arrangement of the pattern combined when pasting, horizontal alignment
	Wallpaper of increased resistance to moisture, unlimited number of wet cleanings.		The pattern combined when pasting requires the sheets to be shifted by half the repeat, diagonal placement of the pattern
	Wear-resistant coating that allows wet cleaning with a brush.		Rapport - the vertical step of the pattern (numerator) and the amount of shift of the sheets for its alignment (denominator)
	Increased wear resistance of the wallpaper surface, an unlimited number of wet cleanings using brushes and detergents.		The wallpaper is glued with an overlap and leveled by cutting through both layers.
	Low resistance to ultraviolet sunlight.		Glue is applied to the wallpaper
	Wallpaper of satisfactory light fastness.		Glue is applied to the wall
	Good UV resistance.		Wallpaper with an applied adhesive layer, which is activated by wetting
	Wall-paper of high resistance to an ultraviolet.		Accompanying finishing materials can be offered for this type of wallpaper - borders, cornices, curtains, etc.
	Wallpaper with maximum resistance to UV puddles.		Duplex wallpaper with paper base and embossed top layer
	Wallpaper with increased surface resistance to mechanical stress (impact, scratching, etc.)		The wallpaper is removed in its entirety, dry
	All sheets of wallpaper are glued in one direction.		When removed from the wall, the wallpaper delaminates
	Reversible wallpaper - each next sheet is turned over by 180°.		Moisture is required to remove wallpaper from the wall

One of the latest trends in interior design is the use of different colors on the walls. This technique allows you to diversify the design, focus on some part of the room. To correct the shortcomings of the layout, different drawings in the same color scheme are used. All these techniques work perfectly with wallpapers: they have different textures, colors, patterns. Moreover, the result can be evaluated in advance - by rolling out two rolls side by side on the wall. That is why two types of wallpaper are becoming more and more popular: they are modern and offer an opportunity to make rooms interesting.

Rules for combining wallpapers and textures

In such a matter as design, you cannot do without rules, and even more so when combining colors, patterns and textures. In order for wallpapering of two types to look harmonious, it is necessary to take into account a number of parameters.

Ceiling height

It is this characteristic of the room that dictates the choice of the type of pattern, and also largely determines the texture and color. If the ceiling height is less than 2.5 m, light-colored wallpapers are used, without a rough texture, with a medium-sized pattern. If the ceilings are very low, a combination of a light main background with a subtle texture or pattern, vertical stripes (a pattern, or just canvases of a different color) that can be located on one wall can correct the situation, but it is better to distribute them into two, or even three.

Vertical stripes "raise" the ceiling

High ceilings - from 3 m and above - require a radically different approach. Here, on the contrary, a large drawing, stretched in width, is needed. You can use horizontal wall divisions using different colors in the top and bottom half (see more below). To make this design look modern - this is still a classic technique - you need to try very hard with the choice of colors and / or patterns.

Room dimensions

In addition to height and width, pay attention to the geometry. First, to the square. If the room is large, you can use more saturated or dark shades. This will visually reduce the size. If monochromatic dark walls do not please you, find a dark-colored wallpaper with a light large pattern. As a rule, these are plant motifs, abstraction or geometry is found.

In small rooms, everything is definitely the opposite: use light colors. If with a texture, then medium-sized, the pattern is small, not very pronounced.

Secondly, we pay attention not to geometry. If the room is long and narrow. In this case, it is the wallpapering of two types that will save the situation: lighter ones are glued on short walls, and some of them “come” around the corner. Thus visually the geometry is aligned.

There is another technique that is used if the entrance to a narrow room is on one of the long sides. Then it is worth highlighting the middle of the opposite wall with a different color, pasting the corners with the same wallpaper that is intended for short ones. The perception of the room will change significantly: it will no longer seem so long.

Texture selection

In general, wallpapering two types requires careful selection of the texture and thickness of the canvases. When combining, it is desirable to use the same type of panels. If docking occurs only in the corners, then you can not pay special attention to the thickness and texture: you still won’t particularly consider it in such a place. But if the connection of the canvases on a flat wall, then the difference in thickness will only emphasize the transition. It looks, as a rule, too exaggerated.

Another moment. If you still decide to glue canvases of different types, you need to use the appropriate glue for them. For example, for wallpaper on a non-woven base, your own - on paper - your own. The same applies to the coating - for vinyl and structured canvases - its own type, for acrylic - another. Don't want to fool around? Buy a universal one. There are also such compositions.

Light or dark

If the room is too bright, or the interior is too monotonous, it is not necessary to use dark wallpaper on all walls. You can paste over the wall opposite the window dark, let the rest be light. As a result, the room will not be very bright, and you will get rid of the oppressive atmosphere that dark walls create.

This technique works and vice versa: to brighten the room, it is enough to stick light-colored canvases on the wall opposite the window. It will become much lighter.

How to compose

There are several techniques for sticking wallpaper of two types, which can be used "in pure" form or combined two or three at a time. It is important to have a good idea of what you specifically want to achieve.

Vertical combination

Probably everyone knows that vertical stripes give a visual increase in the height of the ceiling. Moreover, the stripes do not have to be regular. In a modern interpretation, striped wallpaper can be on one wall, while the rest can be plain-colored or with a soft, slightly noticeable pattern.

But this is not always the case. You can distribute vertical stripes on different walls. Moreover, they can be regular - repeated at a constant interval. As you can see in the photo, the interval on different walls may be different.

Stripes can be different - in color or pattern. The texture with this combination of wallpaper should be the same, otherwise you get an incomprehensible mishmash. For such a combination, it is easiest to work with a single collection. The fact is that most campaigns produce several drawings that are combined with each other. As a rule, they are in several scales. In one collection there are two or three plain backgrounds and several options with drawings.

You can see an example of using three wallpapers from one collection in the photo below and above. The combination is almost perfect - they were repeatedly tested for compatibility before starting production. By the way, in most of the other photos, wallpapers are also combined from the same collection. It's just very difficult to arrange different textures normally.

When combined vertically, there is another interesting technique that allows you to make the ceiling higher. One of the strips "comes" to the ceiling. In this case, the transition boundary is blurred, which gives a feeling of greater volume.

To make the principle of the arrangement of the stripes a little clearer, we present several options in the graphic image. The drawings are made as if viewed from above.

These are win-win options that will always “play” when choosing paintings from one collection. If you need a guarantee that two types of wallpaper will be effective, use one of these schemes. This wall design has been tried thousands of times, and every time the result is excellent.

Horizontal division

A technique that can be attributed to the classics of design. It has been used for a long time, but with the current abundance of colors and textures, it has received a completely new sound. This technique is more often used in rooms with a small area, but high ceilings. Remove the effect of the "well" and helps the horizontal division of the room. It can be just a horizontal strip that encircles the room. Often it is tied to the height of the window sills, but in general it is carried out when dividing the plane into three parts and can be located in the lower or upper third.

This rule is often violated: sometimes the strip is made at eye level and some decorative elements are hung at this level. It often looks very good. This approach is often found in

The division zone can also pass at the top. Traditionally, the lower part is made in darker colors, the upper one is lighter. But this rule is also violated. An example is in the photo below.

Traditional options for combining wallpaper companions of two types with horizontal division:

bottom (1/3) - striped wallpaper. top - plain-colored or in a small pattern;
bottom - 1/3 - in a small pattern, top - large monograms or monophonic;
2/3 at the bottom is a large drawing - monochromatic upwards.

Traditional pasting with horizontal division is one of the options

Zoning

Wallpaper of different colors in the same room is also used if it is necessary to emphasize zoning. For example, in studio apartments, various functional areas are divided in this way: dining and recreation.

The same principle can be applied in the nursery. In this case, sticking wallpaper of two types serves to separate the game part, bed, table. They also act if two children live in the nursery. Only this is possible if there is no competition between them, otherwise the number of conflict situations may increase.

With this combination, the use of different textures is allowed. But separating them with moldings is used very rarely. They try to either join in the corners, or pick up wallpaper so that the junction does not look defiant.

Panel or decorative inserts

Different wallpapers in the same room were glued for a long time, only once they were made of fabric, and they were framed as they were very expensive and were available only to the upper class. Since then, it has become a custom: sticking wallpaper of two types in the form of a panel. And today, classic interiors are decorated this way, using silk-screen printing, embossed or textured options for insertion.

If style allows, elements of a different color are framed from . This version of the design fits perfectly into classic interiors or in the style of Provence, country.

A similar panel is also possible in more modern styles - modern, for example. But then the frame can be made from a border of the same color - from the same collection, or cut out from the "body" of the wallpaper.

Another option is to paste over in a niche. In this case, the pattern and texture is selected according to the style, as well as for a different design.

And in this case, it is best to use wallpapers from the same collection. A professional decorator will pick them up by experience or using flair, but for amateurs, this may not work. If you don't want to take risks, use one collection.

color accents

There are two principles for applying this technique. First, you need to divert attention from some element that you consider unsightly. For example, uneven walls. In some apartments, they may be beveled. So that the eye does not cling to this fact, the opposite wall is distinguished with wallpaper of a different color, with or without a pattern. It is important that they attract attention.

The second technique is gluing wallpaper of two types to draw attention to some object in the interior. In bedrooms, this is often either a bed or a wall opposite. Here who wants to emphasize (). In kitchens, a table is often allocated - thus forming a dining area. This is part zoning, part accent. Still, attention is still being diverted from the kitchen area.

Accenting a wall near a piece of furniture is a fun way to hang wallpaper in two colors.

Actually, the accent can be not only a vertically directed strip, although this option is more common: our rooms do not sin with high ceilings, therefore any means are good. In a high room, the accent can be a wide horizontal strip - or some part of the wall, as in the photo below.

Two tricks at once: both different colors and different textures

In some rooms there are ledges of load-bearing walls or niches. Often they try to disguise. It is absolutely not necessary to do this. By highlighting this area with wallpaper of a different color, it can be turned into an architectural highlight that will give individuality to the room.

Two types of wallpaper gluing: protruding "remnants" of load-bearing walls can be turned into dignity

In general, the options for how to hang wallpapers of different colors in one room are endless. Choose what you like best, and to have more ideas, below there is a whole section with different photos.

Sticking wallpaper of two types: photo ideas

The strip is combined not only with plain surfaces, but also with a pattern. It is important that the interior is in the same colors

Bright heel in a monotonous interior - ideal for wallpapering two types

In the photo, different wallpapers in the same room are chosen well, the color is also repeated in textiles

Zoning using different colors - a proven way

Remove the effect of the "trailer" - break a long wall with a partition, which is pasted over with eye-catching wallpaper

Vertical stripes "raise" the ceiling

Free division of the wall is another interesting approach.

Accent - burgundy wall. Definitely draws attention

Do-it-yourself wallpapering is within the power of everyone Wallpapering is one of the most important stages in decorating an apartment. The whole appearance of the interior ultimately depends on how correctly and neatly decorated the walls are. Putting wallpaper on the walls is not so difficult. Knowing the basic rules and nuances, this work can be done even without the help of professionals. Read on to learn how to choose and stick wallpaper so that the room looks neat, and the repair has served you for many years.

Preparing walls for wallpapering with your own hands

Half the success of wallpapering depends on proper wall preparation. This stage is important because under a thin canvas of such a finishing material, all the irregularities of the base are clearly visible.

Preparatory actions take even more time than the process of wallpapering itself. It includes two items: putty and primer walls.

Putty allows you to eliminate all the irregularities of the walls in time. Without it, the room will look dirty and untidy.

Such a seemingly simple process as a primer solves a lot of problems. The primer glues dust particles together, increasing the adhesion of the wallpaper to the wall, it also reduces the amount of adhesive used and protects the walls from the formation of fungi and mold.

Before you start gluing wallpaper, you need to remove all irregularities from the walls

We prepare the walls for sticking wallpaper with our own hands:

The wall is covered with a special primer solution. More convenient

do this with a roller or a wide brush. The applied primer is left to dry for a day.

Next, plaster putty is applied. With its help, all the irregularities of the walls are eliminated. It is best to start puttying the surface from the corners, pulling the composition to the middle. Here, your main tools will be a wide and narrow spatula. If you purchased dry putty, then it must be diluted with water to a state of fatty sour cream. After completing this work, the wall should be smooth and even.
After the layer of gypsum putty has dried, using a wide spatula, all unevenly dried particles are removed from the wall. The surface is again treated with a primer.
To make the wall beautiful, and the yellow or gray color of the rough putty does not shine through the wallpaper, a layer of finish is applied to it. It usually has a white or slightly pinkish tint. Finishing putty is diluted to a state of thin sour cream and applied in a thin layer to the wall. At this stage, the mixture must be applied especially carefully.
Dried walls are polished with a special tool, which is a rigid mesh inserted into the holder. Next, the surface is primed for the last time and left to dry completely.

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There may be one finish layer for wallpaper, but if you decide to paint the walls, then this amount will not be enough. These works at first glance seem quite complicated, but if you follow the sequence of actions, then you can putty the wall yourself.

Choosing the material before sticking the wallpaper itself

The market for finishing materials is constantly evolving, so at the moment there are a huge number of different types of wallpaper. Each of them differs in wall mounting technology, so before choosing materials, you need to familiarize yourself with their properties.

The most common types of wallpaper:

The oldest type of wallpaper is paper canvases. They are the cheapest, so they are still in demand. However, they do not have good characteristics. Such material is only suitable for finishing dry rooms. The paper gets wet quickly, so it is easy to ruin such wallpapers when working with them. To glue paper sheets on the wall, you need to lubricate them on the reverse side with a thin layer of glue, the surface that you decorate can also be treated with an adhesive.
Vinyl wallpapers are distinguished by their resistance to fungi and moisture. They look great and can be used in absolutely any room. Such wallpapers can even be washed, and due to the relief of this material, small irregularities of the walls are hidden. Vinyl can have a paper or non-woven base, in the second case they are easier and more convenient to glue.
Non-woven wallpaper is made from a mixture of paper and mineral fibers. Due to this composition, they are not afraid of moisture and do not shrink after drying. To glue such wallpapers yourself, you need to lubricate only the wall with glue.
Fabric wallpapers look very expensive and cost accordingly. They consist of textile fibers planted on a paper or non-woven base.
Glass fiber is a modern material with a long service life. They are made from fiberglass. To stick such wallpaper, you need to smear with special glue only the surface of the wall.

Fabric wallpapers in the interior look luxurious and rich

Liquid wallpaper has a very interesting way of sticking. They are sold in dry or liquid form and are applied with a spatula in the same way as putty.

How to calculate and stick wallpaper with your own hands

Another important point in preparing for working with wallpaper is the calculation of the number of rolls. If you make such calculations incorrectly, then there may not be enough material and you will have to go to a store where the right product may not be available, then your repair will freeze for several weeks.

There are two ways to figure out the amount of wallpaper you need to furnish your room. In the first case, you need to add the length of adjacent walls, and multiply the resulting figure by two. Next, the length of the wallpaper roll is divided by the height of the room, and the resulting number is multiplied by the width of the wallpaper. Now all you have to do is divide the first result by the second. The result rounded up is the number of wallpapers you need.

DIY wall sticker of paper wallpaper

First of all, it is worth clarifying that you need to stick any wallpaper not with an overlap, as was done before, but joint-to-butt. Only in this case, the repair will look neat and modern.

You need to start finishing the room from the door or from the window frame. And you must always go in the same direction. The fact is that the walls and corners in the room can be uneven, but windows and doors are always installed strictly at right angles.

Wallpapering technology depends on the material from which they are made. Paper wallpapers are cheaper than other types, but working with them is more difficult.

It is necessary to start wallpapering in a room from a door or window.

DIY paper wallpaper sticker:

The rolls are rolled out and the edges (if any) are cut from the wallpaper.
Next, the wallpaper is cut into canvases corresponding to the length of the room. In order for the finish to look neat, it is necessary to cut the wallpaper with a margin of 10-15 cm. At this stage, the selection of paintings according to the pattern also takes place.
The reverse side is smeared with wallpaper glue, which, by the way, can be welded on your own, then the wallpaper is glued to the wall. If you are using thick paper wallpaper, then apply glue to the canvas in two stages.
Excess glue and air bubbles are expelled from under the pasted piece of wallpaper with a dry, soft and clean rag. Remember that thin paper wallpaper is very easy to damage or stain.
Excess wallpaper is cut off or hidden under the plinth with a narrow metal spatula.

Pasting the walls with paper wallpaper is a rather long and difficult stage. Since the glue is applied directly to the wallpaper, and not to the wall, it is quite difficult to glue such wet heavy canvases. To do everything as quickly and without errors as possible, we advise you to take a second person as your assistant.

We glue vinyl wallpaper

Vinyl wallpapers are distinguished by their strength and durability. This option is less capricious in sticking than paper wallpaper, but has its own nuances.