Non-woven wallpaper is the perfect solution for any room!

Non-woven wallpaper, today, is a very popular material for decorating the walls of any room. Their strength and quality characteristics allow them to be used even in the design of bathrooms and kitchens, that is, in rooms with high humidity and frequent temperature changes, the choice of colors for non-woven wallpaper is simply huge, and the price is pleasantly pleasing. Non-woven wallpaper is 70% cellulose, their fibers are intertwined with the help of special, polymeric materials, which endow them with unique decorative properties.

Types of non-woven wallpaper

At the moment, there are two main types of non-woven wallpaper, they differ in their basis.

non-woven wallpaper with a pattern

1. Non-woven wallpaper. This is a material consisting of several layers of interlining, that is, in this material interlining acts both as a base that is glued to the walls, and as the main component. The top layer of such wallpapers, as a rule, is very embossed, they can be painted several times, which is undoubtedly a big plus, since radically changing the interior without changing the base will be quite inexpensive and, at the same time, quickly.
2. Non-woven wallpaper. In this case, the interlining acts only as the basis of the wallpaper, that is, it is the surface that is in contact with the wall, and the second layer can be vinyl, paper or fabric.

non-woven wallpaper in the nursery

Advantages and disadvantages of using non-woven wallpaper

Non-woven wallpaper has excellent quality and strength characteristics, but, like any finishing material, they have their advantages and disadvantages. The advantages include:

1. The high density of these wallpapers allows you to spend much less time and effort on the preliminary preparation of the walls before gluing. Non-woven wallpaper can very successfully hide flaws or even small cracks in the wall.
2. When sticking non-woven wallpaper, the glue is applied directly to the wall, which saves a lot of space during construction work.
3. Also, the undoubted advantages include simplicity and ease of installation, wide rolls significantly reduce the time spent on gluing, and during operation, non-woven wallpaper does not stretch and does not fade in the sun.
4. Non-woven wallpaper perfectly passes air and does not accumulate dust in itself.
5. A huge plus of these wallpapers is ease of care. They are not afraid of moisture, and do not require special cleaning products, so they can simply be wiped with a damp cloth, they will not deteriorate and will not lose their appearance.
6. Non-woven wallpaper is fireproof, they are not prone to fire.
7. And, of course, the biggest advantage of non-woven wallpaper is that it can be painted several times. This will save you a lot of time and money when you want to change the interior.

non-woven wallpaper in the interior of the living room

But, like any finishing material, non-woven wallpaper has its drawbacks:

1. If the wallpaper has a sufficiently large relief layer, then they are prone to mechanical damage such as scratches and dents, so you should carefully choose the wallpaper in a house where there are children or pets.
2. A heavily embossed surface can accumulate dust, so when choosing such wallpaper, wet cleaning will need to be done more often.

striped non-woven wallpaper design

Features of installation of non-woven wallpaper

When decorating walls with non-woven wallpaper, one should take into account the fact that non-woven fabric itself is a transparent material, so if the base is not dense enough, then in some places flaws in the walls or their non-uniform color may be visible. In order to avoid dark spots in your decor, first apply the wallpaper to the wall and see if the wall is visible through it.

Pasting the walls with non-woven wallpaper occurs with the help of special glue, since these wallpapers are quite heavy, so the glue should be thicker than usual. For non-woven wallpaper, there is a special glue that does not turn yellow after drying and is designed for this rather heavy material. The adhesive is applied directly to the walls, which greatly simplifies the work and saves a lot of time and space. Non-woven wallpaper is glued strictly end-to-end, because due to the high density of the material, overlapping is impossible, it will look very messy and spoil the look of your interior.

non-woven wallpaper of rich purple color in the interior

"Non-woven wallpaper does not stretch, which is why the glue can only be applied to the surface of the wall, and this greatly simplifies their gluing"

The dismantling of non-woven wallpaper is very simple, the top, relief layer is removed, and the non-woven base remains on the walls. After removing the top layer, new wallpaper can be glued onto the old base, this will play into your hands, since there will be no need to pre-prepare the walls, a dense base will successfully hide all the bumps and cracks and the new wallpaper will lie on the walls much better.

dark non-woven wallpaper with a sheen

Features of the choice of wallpaper for painting

Paintable wallpaper has become very popular over the past ten years, and non-woven wallpaper, occupy an honorable first place among them.

Most often, non-woven wallpaper for painting is white and has beautiful, embossed patterns. Wallpaper should be painted with water-based paint, it dries extremely quickly, is completely non-toxic and easily lays on the surface.

But not every wallpaper can be painted, for a quick and easy transformation of a room, you need to choose wallpaper with a special marking that shows that they are intended for painting, it is these wallpapers that perfectly hold the pigment, absorbing color.

non-woven wallpaper - an excellent solution for interior design in a classic style

Before applying paint to the surface of the wallpaper, you need to make sure that they are dry, for this you need to wait at least a day after gluing.

«For applying paint, it is best to use a fur roller, so the paint will lie more evenly on the surface, and you can use a brush to create drawings»

Different types of wallpaper can withstand a different number of coats, but non-woven wallpaper is the undisputed champion among them, as they can be painted up to ten times.

non-woven wallpaper design with abstraction

With the help of non-woven wallpaper for painting, you can easily create a unique wall design. At the beginning of creating your individual design, you need to choose a wallpaper with a pattern you are interested in, and then use paints to embody all your color schemes. You can paint the background in one color, and the patterns and convex, embossed parts in another, or several colors at once.Such wallpapers can become a kind of canvas for you, like a canvas, for an artist, you can bring all your ideas to life with the help of paint and brush, and your design will definitely be unique.

Wall decoration of various rooms with non-woven wallpaper

Non-woven wallpaper can be used to decorate any room, including the bathroom and kitchen.

yellow non-woven wallpaper in the interior

A rich range of colors will help to decorate the interior in any style. Some of the most successful colors:

1. purple or soft lilac non-woven wallpaper is perfect for decorating the interior of the bedroom, as these colors can set the room in a gentle and romantic mood, which will perfectly contribute to your relaxation. Wallpaper in this color range can fill any room with warmth and comfort, so you can safely choose them to create a "home" atmosphere.
2. Blue non-woven wallpaper can be used to decorate living rooms or bathrooms. Cold blue color will fill the room with an atmosphere of cleanliness and add fresh air to the room. If some coolness of the room scares you, you can dilute the interior with beige and pastel shades. Avoid wallpapering in places where there is direct contact with water, such as over a bathtub or shower, and above a sink, otherwise the wallpaper will become unusable very quickly.
3. White non-woven wallpaper will fit perfectly into any interior, their only drawback is that you will have to do wet cleaning more often to remove dirt from their surface. Furniture in a room with white wallpaper can be chosen in any color, and bright accessories will also be appropriate here.
4. If you are afraid of the coolness of white, you can decorate the walls beige non-woven wallpaper. They perfectly maintain the atmosphere of home warmth and comfort, choosing a similar design for living rooms and hallways, you and your guests will enjoy the romantic mood of the rooms.
5. Brown non-woven wallpaper perfectly create an atmosphere of chic and luxury, they are often used to decorate rooms in a classic style. But, if you do not want the room to look gloomy and gloomy, dilute the color scheme of the room with light furniture and accessories.
6. Green non-woven wallpaper can bring naturalness and nature to your interior. Delicate green shades are soothing, energizing and invigorating, so they can be used in the bathroom, living room or bedroom. And if you choose wallpaper with natural patterns, then it is very interesting to play with different shades of green with the help of paint, painting the relief parts with darker colors and the background with light ones.
7. Striped non-woven wallpaper very often found in the interior in the style of shabby chic, provence or country. Stripes on the wallpaper can visually change the size of the room, vertical stripes can make it taller, and horizontal stripes make it wider, which is very important for small rooms.

non-woven wallpaper in the kitchen

Conclusion

Non-woven wallpaper is a universal finishing material for walls, their service life is very long, and the possibility of numerous paints can significantly save time and money when you decide to change the situation and interior, so they are the number one material among other wallpapers.

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