The kitchen is a rather "capricious" room in terms of repair. There is always high humidity and high temperature, drops of fat and splashes of water fly from the stove. At the same time, it is very important to maintain perfect cleanliness in the kitchen. Let's add to this that the kitchen should be not only practical, but also aesthetic, because any member of the family spends a lot of time here. How to fulfill all these requirements when choosing a wall covering? There is only one way out - to abandon paper wallpapers and replace them with vinyl ones.
Features of vinyl wallpaper
Vinyl wallpapers have a number of features that make them stand out from the rest of the wall coverings and make them a great solution for the kitchen.
- Vinyl wallpaper consists of two main components: interlining (in cheaper versions it is replaced with paper) and polyvinyl chloride. In addition, modern production has stepped forward and some manufacturers have begun to include antifungal components in their products.
- The structure of such wallpapers is very dense (especially in comparison with the paper version). This feature greatly simplifies the repair process.
- Vinyl wallpaper will not fade in the sun! For many years they are able to retain their original color.
- They are suitable for use in almost all rooms. Vinyl wall coverings will withstand use not only in the kitchen, but also in the bathroom.
- A wide range of kitchen vinyl wall coverings allows you to choose colors and textures for every taste.
- In any case, such wallpaper in the kitchen looks much more comfortable and homely than the same tile.
Variations of vinyl wallpaper
- Vinyl wallpaper for painting. This option is a great solution for those who like to change the situation often and make cosmetic repairs. It is very convenient that they can be repainted an unlimited number of times. Wallpapers for painting are available either white, ready for primary painting, or colored.
- Compact vinyl. This is a flat vinyl wallpaper, made in a special way using hot stamping. They imitate all possible textures, for example, natural stone, plaster, fabric. Compact vinyl can not only be washed with water, but also cleaned with a stiff brush.
- Kitchen vinyl. The most dense type of wallpaper that will suit any kitchen. This density is achieved through the use of a rubberized layer. Due to its thickness, kitchen vinyl looks a little rough, but it can withstand absolutely any operating conditions.
- Silkscreen. For the production of such wallpapers, dyed vinylized paper is used, which has been subjected to certain heat treatment and embossing. Thanks to this processing, a silk effect is created. However, such wallpapers are best used away from the most "dangerous" places in the kitchen.
- Hard vinyl wallpaper. This version of the wall covering is produced by evaporating vinyl. This allows you to remove all harmful components from the material. The safest option for health among all types of vinyl coverings. Such wallpapers have all the advantages of the variations listed above. The only downside to hard vinyl is its high cost.
Disadvantages of vinyl
Along with a lot of advantages, vinyl also has some disadvantages. Since this material belongs to synthetic polymers, it is capable of releasing some unhealthy substances, in particular formaldehyde. This is why vinyl wall coverings are not the best option for a child's room. However, when it comes to the kitchen, then there will be no problems. The main thing is to look for a note on the packaging about compliance with sanitary and hygienic requirements.
Another point that you need to pay attention to when choosing vinyl wall coverings is the presence of special micropores in them. If there are no such micropores on the wallpaper, then there will be a poor breathability effect and, as a result, mold and fungus on the walls under the wallpaper.
Choice of colors
From a wide range of vinyl wall coverings, even the most sophisticated person can run their eyes. However, you should not immediately take the most beautiful, in your opinion, option. There are a number of tips to help create a harmonious atmosphere in the kitchen:
- A large drawing will visually reduce the size of the kitchen. If you are making repairs in a small kitchen (up to 7 m2), immediately put the wallpaper with large flowers, geometric patterns and animals aside. Small drawings, on the contrary, will make the room much more spacious and, accordingly, cozy.
- The geometric pattern on kitchen vinyl wallpaper will always be relevant. In particular, one of the most successful options for this room is intersecting stripes that resemble a Scottish kilt.
- Depending on what effect you want to achieve - to raise the ceilings or to expand the walls, use a pattern with a vertical or horizontal pattern.
- If you do not want to change the size of the room, give preference to diagonal patterns, they will give your kitchen dynamics.
- Remember that textured vinyl wallpapers always look more stylish and original than ordinary smooth ones.
As for colors, designers advise not to use the following options. Dark wallpaper will reduce the size of the kitchen and put pressure on you. Cold shades of colors will make your kitchen dull and even featureless, especially when it comes to large rooms. Soft, warm, pastel colors are the best solution for kitchen vinyl wallpaper.
Before going to the store
When you have definitely decided to opt for vinyl wall covering and have even decided which option you like, do not rush to the store. Remember the simple rules for buying wallpaper. Sometimes in a hurry these banal things are simply forgotten.
Check every roll you buy carefully. Each of them must have the same batch number, the same article, and outwardly they should not differ in shades even slightly. Carefully inspect the packaging of each roll. It shouldn't have any damage. Don't forget to check the instructions as well.
If you find a marriage or mismatch at home, when the packaging is already slightly damaged, you will not be able to return the product to the store. You will have to spend again on the missing rolls. In any case, it is always safer to buy wall coverings in trusted places.
Gluing rules
The process of gluing a vinyl wall covering is practically the same as gluing any other option. However, it does have some differences. Let's look at the process of sticking vinyl wallpaper in the kitchen.
The first thing you need to do is carefully prepare the surface on which you plan to glue the vinyl wallpaper. How well and carefully you do the preparation will depend on the life of your wallpaper and its appearance.
Most types of vinyl wallpaper allow small defects on the wall, but if the surface is still very uneven, it will have to be leveled and the defects corrected with putty. Please note that silkscreen printing is a rather whimsical type of vinyl. It requires an absolutely flat wall without the slightest flaw. Otherwise, delicate silk-screen printing will lose its appearance. Sometimes, under this type of wall covering, it makes sense to tighten the wall with drywall.
An obligatory stage of preparation is the primer of the walls. The primer solution will create an adhesion effect and strengthen the wall surface. Never neglect this process. In addition, it is important to remember that the primer solution is applied only to clean walls.
The completion of the preparatory stage is, directly, the preparation of materials. Cut the wallpaper into suitable strips in advance and prepare the glue. After that, you can start sticking vinyl wallpaper on the walls of the kitchen.
Now let's look at the features of sticking vinyl wallpaper that distinguish them from paper:
- Vinyl wallpapers are always glued end-to-end. Do not overlap one sheet with another.
- Some masters apply only one layer of glue. Someone coats the wall with glue, someone a sheet of wallpaper. For maximum effectiveness, it is recommended to apply glue to both the sheets and the wall.
- No matter how flexible vinyl sheets seem to you, you should not stretch them.
- When you level the sheets, removing excess air from under them, most likely you will not be able to avoid getting glue on the front of the adjacent sheet. There is no need to be afraid of this, but there is no need to delay either. Remove the adhesive quickly and gently with a clean piece of cloth. If you don't do this quickly enough, the glue will dry out and the wallpaper area will look faded even after painting.
- While the glue under the wallpaper dries, do not allow drafts to enter the room. Do not open windows and vents. Close all doors tightly.
Immediately I would like to touch upon the issue of removing vinyl wallpaper, because even the highest quality option will someday become outdated and require replacement. You need to remove vinyl wallpaper from the kitchen wall in two stages: first, the vinyl layer is removed, and then the paper (or non-woven) layer.
To remove the vinyl layer, you can use all sorts of options. The most effective way to cope with the task will help a drill with a nozzle in the form of a metal brush. If you don't have a drill, no problem. Use a simple metal brush, needle roller, knife or spatula. In addition, in the hardware store you can buy a special tool "wallpaper tiger". The bottom layer is removed in the same way as ordinary wallpaper, by wetting with water and working with a spatula.
Vinyl wallpaper, as they are called otherwise, is a wall covering on a non-woven or paper basis. But why then vinyl, and is this name correct?
Paper or interlining is the bottom layer of this type of wallpaper, but the top one is made of polyvinyl chloride, which is simply called vinyl. This is a coating with the inclusion of polymers and often also includes special antifungal impregnations.
Vinyl wallpaper will celebrate its 70th anniversary next year, as it was so many years ago that the first tube of vinyl wallpaper was introduced.
Vinyl wallpaper: description
The top layer of such wallpaper is most often decorated with something - thematic illustrations, motifs, plots, or some interesting embossing. Since all the innovations of the light industry are involved in the manufacture of vinyl wallpaper, the coating is both elegant, aesthetic, spectacular in appearance, and quite durable and resistant to mechanical damage.
What is the difference between vinyl wallpaper and paper (video)
Performance characteristics: wallpaper vinyl
Polyvinyl chloride is not the basis of wallpaper, but only a decorative layer. The base is made of interlining or paper.
PVC - polyvinyl chloride - is a colorless plastic. Its operational properties are quite good, the composition is water-repellent, it also repels fat and salt. From this material, by the way, artificial leather, a film, an edge for furniture are made.
Pros and cons of vinyl wallpaper
The advantages of this type of wallpaper, of course, will take far from two or three points. And not all of the potential buyer knows.
Pros of vinyl wallpaper:
- Such wallpaper can be pasted over virtually any surface - from a concrete wall to drywall and plaster;
- Embossed wallpaper, due to its texture, helps to hide small wall defects;
- Vinyl wallpaper is applicable in a variety of rooms;
- A rich palette of colors, drawings, plots;
- Wallpaper format options - both standard sizes and wide, meter-long wallpapers;
- The ability to choose a model, from fairly budget to elite.
It is impossible, of course, by highlighting the pros, not to touch on the cons that vinyl wallpapers have.
Cons of vinyl wallpaper:
- They do not belong to the type of breathable wallpaper, but all because the top layer resists the influence of moisture, which interferes with interaction with air (however, there are wallpapers made using technology with the creation of special micropores);
- It is not always easy to glue the walls with vinyl wallpaper, and the point is not even in the process, but in compliance with all technologies and instructions;
- They do not tolerate temperature changes and humidity changes.
The last point does not mean that you will very quickly feel these disadvantages in practice. But if you want, for example, to ventilate the room in frosty weather, and in the meantime it will be above 22 in the room, then cases of wallpaper deformation are not excluded.
Are vinyl wallpapers harmful to health: the answer of experts
After re-reading the disadvantages of vinyl wallpaper for walls, many will be surprised that it is not said about the harm of this material, about the environmental friendliness of the wallpaper. There is already a well-established opinion that vinyl wallpapers are not safe for humans. But what is dangerous - few people know.
This myth is connected with a simple judgment: the top layer of polyvinyl chloride is the brainchild of chemical production, and chemistry is a priori unhealthy.
But the obvious harm lies only in the fact that the wallpaper does not "breathe". But the toxic fumes of formaldehyde, which really affect the development of allergies in humans, have nothing to do with high-quality vinyl wallpaper.
It is not necessary to purchase expensive imports, the same wallpaper from the domestic manufacturer Mayakprint is not inferior to foreign counterparts.
Vinyl wallpaper: looking for a safe option (video)
Vinyl wallpaper: customer reviews
The same reviews have considerable advantages when choosing wallpaper: for example, people advise each other on how to distinguish real high-quality vinyl wallpapers from fakes.
Reviews - how to choose vinyl wallpaper:
- Be sure to read the information on the label;
- Do not purchase wallpaper with a pronounced smell;
- Unwind the roll at home, but do not cut it right away, but check for marriage.
And, of course, familiarize yourself in advance with the possible designations that say how to glue, and how long the wallpaper dries, etc.
Designations on vinyl wallpaper
The designations on the labels are a whole alphabet, and a complete decoding of all the icons must be given as a separate material. But you can limit yourself to a list of the most common ones.
Icon interpretation:
- Single line. These wallpapers will be resistant to moisture.
- two lines. This already speaks of increased stability.
- Three lines. Accordingly, high stability.
- Filled semicircle of the sun. Speaks of sufficient light fastness.
- An unshaded semicircle of the sun with a cross inside. Talks about relative light fastness.
- hollow circle of the sun. Mark of good light fastness.
- Hollow circle of the sun with a cross inside. High light fastness.
- Two hollow dots in the form of a colon. Very high light fastness.
- Arrow/Fraction/Zero. The drawing does not need to be customized.
- Two multidirectional arrows and a fraction. Indeterminate drawing.
Of course, there are a number of signs that tell you how to use the glue, which one, and whether it has already been applied to the surface.
How to choose vinyl wallpaper (video)
Types of vinyl wallpaper
Vinyl wallpapers differ according to the type of coating.
Wallpaper has four main types of coverage:
- foam vinyl. They are distinguished by a clear, very clearly defined relief. This is a lightweight wallpaper, easy to work with, easy to shoot. The porous surface makes this type of wallpaper permeable, but it’s not worth it to wet them in connection with this.
- Dense (smooth vinyl). It is a durable washable cover. The color of such a coating does not fade in the sun. Such wallpapers are often glued in rooms with high humidity.
- hard vinyl. A very dense, moreover, permeable material, outwardly often resembling decorative plaster, tile or textile coating.
- Silkscreen. The surface of such vinyl wallpaper resembles silk, thanks to the hot stamping method. The showiness of such wallpapers has made them extremely popular in recent years.
Solid wallpaper is sometimes referred to as compact vinyl.
Compact vinyl wallpaper: what is their feature
Firstly, these wallpapers are perfect for the kitchen or bathroom, that is, rooms with high humidity. Secondly, they allow you to create in the room a certain imitation of a more expensive or original coating - natural stone, decorative plaster, expensive textiles.
It is interesting that outwardly the effect is so great that only a close examination can reveal the so-called substitution. Only unlike the same stone or textiles, they are very easy to care for, which increases the life of such wallpapers.
Vinyl wallpaper in the interior
Modern design has transformed wallpaper from a generic cover into an almost limitless range of possibilities. The walls visually shift, the rooms become wider and higher, they are zoned, styles are clearly traced. And this certainly applies to vinyl wallpaper.
Examples of interior transformation with vinyl wallpaper:
- Records. Such a print can originally beat the name of the vinyl, and is suitable for a young man's room or, for example, a studio apartment.
- Yellow wallpaper with flowers. This is a sunny interior, if the flowers are small - Provence style, large stylized flowers in pronounced computer graphics - eclecticism, pop art, etc.
- sky with clouds. For a spacious nursery, a very good option.
- Strip. This is a classic. Moreover, it is not necessary to paste over all four walls in the room with such wallpaper, just the central one is enough.
- White. Ideal for scandi style or small living room.
If you choose a wallpaper with a retro pattern or a vintage touch, you can recreate the interior of a bygone era of stylish thirties or fifties.
Wallpaper vinyl in the design of the walls (video)
Vinyl wallpaper is a material that provides an opportunity to make your home not typical, not faceless, but thin, sophisticated, interesting and unique. Get a quality product, follow the instructions when sticking, follow the rules of care.
Successful repair!
Vinyl wallpaper design (photo)
The richness of design options for vinyl wallpapers allows you to easily choose the ones you need for any kitchen design.
When Our Desires Match Offers
It is no coincidence that they say that everything new is a well-forgotten old. Washable vinyl wallpaper for the kitchen was first released just after World War II, in 1947. But the real boom in their use came precisely in our time, when everyone suddenly felt the benefits of such an innovative building material as vinyl.
PVC is used everywhere today - on roofs, windows, including wallpaper, giving them irreplaceable qualities specifically for use in the kitchen.
Someone jokingly, or maybe seriously, in one TV show about health, called the bathroom the most “dirty” room in any apartment. Paradox! And this place, in its essence, is called for perfect cleanliness.
Many, of course, will not agree with this opinion. At the very least, our whole attitude towards the bathroom rebels against such an opinion.
Now, if this “medical authority” named the kitchen as the dirtiest place, here, perhaps, there would be fewer objections. Indeed, the constant crowding of people, and even in outerwear and shoes, the constant washing of dirty vegetables, waste, cooking, in the end, do not contribute to cleanliness.
And why be surprised - we carry out major cleaning in the kitchen almost every day, in any case, more often than in any other room of the apartment.
And here vinyl wallpaper for the kitchen will act as an ally of any hostess, which have such indispensable properties as:
- strength - such wallpapers consist of two layers: the lower one is non-woven (in a simple way, paper), which provides and facilitates the wallpapering, and the upper one is polyvinyl chloride;
- reliability - the top layer of this PVC polymer film provides such reliability, which previously could only be dreamed of;
- durability - again due to the characteristics of polymeric materials;
- environmental friendliness - and here vinyl will give other materials "one hundred points ahead";
- the possibility of wet cleaning - which for many years was only a dream of all zealous lovers of comfort and home;
- magnificent design qualities - and this is already a tribute to modern technologies, which, in fact, made it possible to look at washable vinyl wallpaper as a masterpiece of "finishing art".
Even when folded, washable vinyl wallpaper for the kitchen allows you to feel their beautiful design qualities.
The entire range of vinyl wallpapers on the market can be divided into two large groups:
- without embossing - such wallpapers are usually quite dense, which makes it possible to successfully hide the unevenness of the walls. Such wallpapers are produced using vinyl foaming technology, which in itself attracts with its originality. The interior, created by such wallpaper, already at first glance is considered exclusive by many.
- embossed, which is also called hot stamping vinyl wallpaper.
The range of embossing technologies on vinyl wallpaper is so wide that the created samples can also be divided into four large groups:
- compact vinyl - wallpaper for the kitchen compact vinyl imitate on the wall, the so-called heavy materials - stone, tile, bulk plaster, even textiles. Such wallpapers allow you to perfectly hide the unevenness of the preparation of the wall. Moreover, this is one of their main advantages - you are freed from the time and resources spent on preparing the wall.
- heavy vinyl - as a continuation of the advantages of compact vinyl. Uniqueness elevated to the rank of a cult is what the hostess strives for when she decides to use “heavy vinyl” wallpaper in the kitchen.
- silk screen printing - this type of wallpaper can be called the brainchild of modern progress in finishing building materials, or in another way - "name day of the heart" for any housewife. An incredible number of design solutions of the highest quality, for the most demanding taste - this is the main feature of this group. But here we have to say sacramental - beauty requires sacrifice. Such wallpapers require perfect preparation of the wall, these wallpapers, like a capricious beauty, are only occupied with their beauty, they will not even take care of “others”, they will not hide the unevenness of the walls.
- wallpaper with chemical embossing or, scientifically, inhibition. Perhaps, it is these wallpapers that are ideal for the kitchen - they do not deteriorate at all under the influence of even direct sunlight and allow themselves to be washed even with the use of detergents.
Useful advice! Yes, do not be surprised many vinyl wallpapers, but they are often also called washable, they allow you to wash using detergents.
But, frankly, you should not do this:
- avoid using detergents whenever possible;
- avoid using aggressive detergents containing chlorine and acids, use, if necessary, only certified and extremely mild ones;
- avoid, in any case, the use of too strong detergents.
Important! Even vinyl wallpapers should not be tested for resistance to aggressive washing - photos of such wallpapers before and after washing can greatly disappoint you.
More opportunities - more demands on yourself
- What else turns out to be good vinyl wallpaper is that it can satisfy the tastes of the most demanding customers, with a variety of preferences and inclinations. And inveterate philosophers will find a reason for themselves to gossip about the vicissitudes of using such beauty that is accessible to everyone.
- After all, even in this widest range of designer vinyl wallpaper has its own danger - the danger of bad taste and amateurism. Choose wallpapers that will closely match the design of the kitchen as a whole. Do not use too colored wallpaper, with gilding. Don't turn your kitchen into a "cafe across the street" branch.
- Yes, the more opportunities we are given, the more scrupulously and with more exactingness we must make a choice.
Skillful matching of the edges of adjacent sheets and their careful processing will make the joints completely invisible
- To paraphrase Woland from The Master and Margarita, let's say: "Taste and sense of proportion should be the law of anyone who wants to use vinyl wallpaper in their kitchen." The situation, perhaps, is simplified a little if you are the happy owner of a kitchen of 80 square meters.
- But if you only have a 3 by 4 room at your disposal, you should not “dress” it with silk-screen printing, the price of which will pull on all the furniture of such a kitchen.
You may not want to constantly sit in such a flowering garden,
a similar design is more suitable for a cafe, but as an original panel descending from above, this design is simply wonderful
- Use familiar, neutral colors that always match perfectly with the overall interior. It does not interfere, of course, to think over and calculate everything in advance. But these colors free you even from "those hectic steps into the future" - they will suit any furniture, lighting and kitchen equipment.
If you're into traditional neutral tones and patterns, this is where kitchen vinyl wallpaper can help.
The kitchen is a room in which people are constantly. It is here that food is prepared, so an exhaust system must be installed in the kitchen. Numerous splashes of grease, smells, make serious demands on the selection of materials with which you can decorate the walls, ceiling surface, floor in the kitchen. Vinyl wallpaper for the kitchen is an excellent choice (example in the photo).
Such washable materials (compact version), made on a non-woven basis, allow the hostess to keep order and cleanliness in the kitchen. Modern manufacturers of finishing materials offer many options that can be used when repairing a kitchen, but it is non-woven vinyl wallpaper for the kitchen that is popular with modern housewives.
Vinyl Features
Decorative canvases on non-woven base appeared in the last century. Vinyl is an artificial material created from derivatives of polyesters, as well as from polyvinyl chloride. Vinyl-based wallpapers appeared in the middle of the 20th century, they had a rigid structure. Those first washable materials looked like oilcloth, professional craftsmen had to be called in to glue them to the walls (washable wallpapers are shown in the photo).
The unpleasant smell that spread from such materials was not tolerated by all the owners of the apartment, therefore, washable linens on such a non-woven base were used only for decorating a kitchen or bathroom.
Advantages of vinyl materials
In the modern construction market, washable models are presented in a wide range. Vinyl sheets (pictured) have many positive parameters that allow these decorative materials to maintain leadership over MDF and plastic panels, structural plaster mixtures.
Vinyl is resistant to mechanical deformation, so it is difficult to scratch such washable wallpapers (in the photo - options for vinyl paintings for the kitchen). Resistant vinyl to high humidity, dirt, grease. Vinyl-based materials have a long service life. Throughout the entire period of use of such a decorative material, it retains its original aesthetic characteristics. The decorative layer (pictured) of such washable wallpaper is not exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Wall-paper easily maintain application in the course of wet cleaning of abrasive materials.
The washable wallpapers currently offered in hardware stores are recognized as sustainable materials (examples of wallpapers for the kitchen are shown in the photo).
For their manufacture, proven, high-quality raw materials are used, which are absolutely safe for human health. Washable wallpapers (pictured) do not have an unpleasant odor, they are not able to release harmful chemicals into the kitchen atmosphere.
Such materials are compact, easy to use (examples of kitchen design in the photo).
The video fragment shows the options for vinyl materials suitable for the design of the kitchen.
Due to the two-layer structure, which implies the presence of an inner layer (non-woven) and a vinyl outer component, such wallpapers are not able to deform during gluing, as well as during direct operation (examples in the photo).
You can fold these materials in the form of an "accordion" without fear that creases will appear on them.
Advice! In order to avoid damage to the appearance of finishing vinyl materials, it is better to work with an assistant.
To remove air bubbles that appear in the process of gluing the canvases to the walls or ceiling, it is enough to use a dry rag or roller (example in the photo).
From an aesthetic point of view, there are no consequences after removing excess glue from the surface.
The "compact" option in the case of vinyl decorative materials involves the choice of embossed materials that do not require additional adjustment to the pattern. Due to the uneven structure of such wallpapers, you can stick them on any kind of work surfaces. There is no need to first carry out preliminary rough work, eliminate small defects and irregularities on the walls and ceiling. Such nuances can significantly save on plastering work, make it possible to carry out repairs in a shorter time. Manufacturers offer a variety of textures, shades, textures of vinyl washable materials that can advantageously transform the interior of even the smallest room.
About the varieties of vinyl for walls
There is a division of vinyl decorative materials according to appearance, density, structure. If desired, you can choose foamed, structural compact options for the kitchen that do not have special embossing. In the process of heat treatment, foaming of vinyl occurs, its subsequent solidification, which makes it possible to obtain a relief, loose surface. Materials of this type perfectly compensate for all defects on the walls, the owner does not have to spend material resources on expensive puttying work.
Canvases for painting are considered a type of foamed materials, they have certain differences in structure and composition. Manufacturers offer them in white or neutral colors. Such wallpapers are ideal for creative individuals who dream of turning their wildest design fantasies into reality. When painting glued vinyl wallpaper with a conventional construction roller, you can achieve a two-color surface. The reason lies in the fact that the first time the recesses are not stained.
Advice! If you choose a roller with a special long pile, you can use one color to emphasize the base, adding contrast and originality to the canvas.
Vinyl, obtained by hot stamping, is distinguished by the presence of an interesting pattern, has an unusual texture. It is classified as a heavy material that can imitate decorative plaster, natural stone, brickwork.
Inhibited webs are created by chemical heating. After completion of the reaction, a strong and convex surface is formed, which can be fixed even on concrete surfaces.
Silk-screen printing is a vinyl flat canvas embossed in the form of a pattern. Such materials are recognized by professionals as the most aesthetic and expensive types of wallpaper that can give the kitchen an amazing look. Not all owners of city apartments can afford such an expensive pleasure in the kitchen, therefore, at best, silk-screen printing is purchased to decorate bedrooms or a hall.
Solid vinyl assumes the presence of a triple paper backing, so the finished canvases are safe for human health. These materials compare favorably with other vinyl wallpapers with increased resistance to high temperatures; they can be used to decorate work surfaces above gas stoves.
Features of choice
When choosing vinyl materials for decorating the kitchen, it is important to follow certain rules. Heavy vinyl is not suitable for small spaces. Dirt and grease residues will quickly accumulate in the relief, and if they are removed, the aesthetics of the wallpaper will be hopelessly damaged. Silk-screen printing is an expensive pleasure for an ordinary kitchen, besides, it is very problematic to take care of such materials. The best option, according to professionals, for decorating the kitchen will be inhibited, structural, solid models.
Such materials are offered by manufacturers in a huge assortment, have an acceptable cost, and are able to hide small defects on the working surface. Thanks to a huge range of colors and patterns, even the most capricious owner of urban or suburban real estate can make the right choice. Embossing on vinyl sheets will easily withstand constant wet cleaning, the use of detergents.
Conclusion
Vinyl materials of different textures and colors fit perfectly into the interior of a modern kitchen. Among their few shortcomings, only high cost can be mentioned. Given the long service life of these finishing materials, the preservation of the original external characteristics throughout the entire service life, the price is compensated by their beauty and amazing reliability.
The time when ordinary paper wallpapers were very popular has long passed. Today, vinyl wallpapers for the kitchen are in great demand - this is an excellent choice that will make your dining room a paradise.
This wall covering stands out for its excellent quality and aesthetic appearance. You want to buy vinyl wallpaper for the kitchen: photo ideas of execution will help you with the choice of material.
You will learn about:
Characteristic
- Such rolls are made of dense fabric or paper-based material, which is supplemented on top with a PVC coating in the form of a film. Such a coating, in addition to giving the material more strength, also prevents the occurrence of various fungi and mold;
- There is one simple way that will help you determine how high quality rolls from the catalog you want to purchase. All you have to do is compress the roll. If it returns to its original shape fairly quickly, then the trellises are of good quality. If we compare non-woven vinyl types with traditional ones, then the latter are not able to withstand a high level of humidity. Because of this, they may soon lose their original appearance;
- Such products are able to withstand not only high humidity, but also have some fire resistance, and are also resistant to various types of pollution;
- Good vinyl coatings are not just not afraid of dirt, but are easily washed with plain water. If you don't want your walls to get dirty, you can buy washable vinyl wallpaper for the kitchen;
- To find out how resistant the material is to moisture, you need to look at their packaging in the photo catalog and find the markings in the idea of waves. One, two or three waves will indicate the level of their resistance to moisture;
- Tapestries can hide defects or damage to kitchen walls. They are also able to withstand mechanical stress, and practically do not scratch;
- Among their advantages, resistance to sunlight and a long service life can be distinguished, as can be seen in the photo;
- Sticking these types is not difficult and, if necessary, they can be peeled off quite easily. Unlike ordinary rolls, they will not change in size even after complete drying.
Types
The first vinyl wallpaper appeared in the middle of the last century. However, only at the end of the 70s was it possible to establish their mass production. As soon as such non-woven products appeared on the domestic market, the local consumer immediately appreciated their advantages over conventional paper ones. They have gained such high popularity not only because of their beautiful appearance, as seen in the photo catalogs, but also because of their high quality and durability. To date, the range of such coatings is quite large and the most common types can be called such as:
- Hard vinyl trellises;
- For painting;
- For kitchen;
- Compact vinyl and others.
On the one hand, a rich assortment allows you to choose exactly those tapestries that are best suited for your kitchen. But on the other hand, a person who does not understand them can easily get confused and buy not quite what is needed. It is best to first get acquainted with the entire range of products of this type.
Compact vinyl
Compact vinyl is a wallpaper that looks like stone, textiles or other elements that imitate natural materials. Through such materials, you can visually remove the roughness of your walls. This material can be washed, it is also quite durable and has a long service life. Thanks to this type of vinyl rolls, you can create a stylish interior in the kitchen, as shown in the photo. Such material is included in the expensive price category, but you need to understand that cheap material cannot be of high quality.
silkscreen
Silkscreen printing is one of the popular types of compact vinyl. Such tapestries are made on the basis of paper, and consist of several layers. The outer layer is vinyl. This type has a beautiful appearance, as it can shimmer in shades or have a pearly sheen. The inner layer consists of artificial or silk threads.
Rolls with silk threads from the catalog can be glued in the living room or in the hallway, as they will create a rather luxurious look for the interior of these rooms.
These rolls are ideal for bathrooms or toilets. They have good resistance to moisture, and are ideal for those rooms where ordinary wallpaper quickly loses its appearance due to moisture.
hard vinyl
You can purchase wallpaper made of hard type vinyl. Such vinyl is subjected to heat treatment during manufacture, which allows all harmful components to be removed from the material. Also among their advantages can be identified a high level of air permeability. This is due to the fact that for their manufacture a paper substrate is used, consisting of three layers. Such material is not afraid of the sun's rays, which means that they will not fade. Also, through such wallpapers, you can imitate any material, whether it is watercolor or leather, as seen in the photo.
However, they are also somewhat more demanding. They can only be glued to even walls, since during the application of glue to them they can stretch somewhat.
kitchen vinyl
Kitchen vinyl, in comparison with other similar materials, has a higher density. Such trellises are classified as super washable. Such material can even compete with ceramic tiles, and they can be pasted over a washbasin, on a kitchen countertop, or on a bathroom countertop, as shown in the photo.
There is one small drawback with this type of rolls, they are not as durable as the previous types. In the kitchen, you can choose coatings with gastronomic motifs. 
Summing up
Vinyl wallpapers stand out for their rich assortment. However, such a wide choice can easily confuse a beginner. They are ideal for rooms with high humidity, so they can be safely glued in the kitchen. To prevent the tapestries from losing their original appearance, you can purchase washable types that do not require special care. All you need to do is wipe them with a damp cloth.
