Non-woven wallpaper: composition, pros and cons, types, drawings, color, how to glue, painting

Description, composition and characteristics

Non-woven wallpaper - This is a type of wallpaper made using modern technology. Non-woven fabric is non-woven, consisting of paper and fabric fibers bound by a polymeric material. In its structure, the polymer material is very similar to fiberglass. It does not shrink and does not dry out after getting wet, and is also much more elastic and stronger than paper, which is used in the manufacture of cheap paper wallpapers.

Such material can consist of several layers, the upper of which can be the most diverse fabric, made of foamed vinyl, embossed and so on. In all rolls, the manufacturer puts instructions for pasting with conventions technical characteristics of certain types of wallpaper.

Specifications

Pros and cons

Is it harmful to health?

In the absence of exposure to non-woven wallpaper of high temperatures - this material can rightfully be considered safe for the health of ordinary people and for allergy sufferers.

Types of non-woven wallpaper

Modern manufacturers offer several types of such wallpapers.

Non-woven

Depending on the top decorative layer - can be paper, acrylic, vinyl or textile.

Such a material has the following characteristics:

• Sufficient durability and elasticity.
• Easy gluing of wall and ceiling surfaces.
• Relatively thin and light.

Completely non-woven

Such webs consist of a nonwoven material produced by weaving textile fibers and paper having an additional compound of a polymeric binder.

• Non-woven material is resistant to stretching.
• During pasting of surfaces, interlining is not deformed.
• The fire resistance of such wallpapers is higher than that of conventional paper counterparts.
• Such material has good adhesion to any surface, whether it be porous concrete, plywood or drywall.

For painting

Ideal for creative people who like to often change the interior of the premises. They are smooth and embossed. Relief look most impressive, but due to the possible accumulation of dust on the protruding elements can cause allergic reactions.

• Such canvases are highly durable.
• Resistant to abrasion.
• Allow repainting several times.
• They have increased resistance to fire.
• With several layers of coloring, this type of wallpaper improves soundproofing properties.

In the photo, textured wallpaper under a brick.

Fabric based

This type of wall decoration is used in luxurious interiors. Such wallpapers consist of two layers - a non-woven backing and the upper fabric layer.

• The cost is one of the highest.
• Such material, by right, is considered the strongest of all existing.
• They look very impressive in the interior.

Washable

Ideal for interior kitchen or bathroom.

• Resistant to frequent washing without the use of chemicals.
• Non-woven wallpaper does not absorb moisture.
• Do not deform under the influence of a large amount of moisture.
• Do not peel off when water gets on the canvas.

Design Options and Drawings

Non-woven wallpaper for several years has been breaking records for popularity among wall and ceiling coatings. They look great in the bathroom, living room, bedroom, kitchen and children's room.

Due to the possibility of combining different types of wallpaper, in the end you can get a very unexpected and original interior. In addition to a combination of wallpaper types, combinations of different color schemes with the same texture in the same room look good.

Consider the popular design methods:

• Geometric pattern (strip, cage, abstraction, zigzag, polka dot);
• Patterns and ornaments (damask, monograms, lace, openwork pattern);
• Floral print (flowers, leaves, trees);
• Birds and animals;
• Imitation of various surfaces (stone, wood, leather, plaster, etc.);
• Photo printing (city, flowers, nature, cartoons, 3D design).

Presentation in various styles

Non-woven fabrics are suitable for interior decoration in various styles, but the following are considered the most popular stylistic trends.

Classical

The style has been popular for centuries. Currently, on the shelves of shops you can find a wide variety of non-woven golden-colored wallpaper with various monograms, perfectly emphasizing the taste of the owners of the interiors that gave them preference.

In the photo wallpaper companions (non-woven stripes and vinyl with monograms) in the interior of the living room in the style of a classic.

Provence

Delicate, romantic interior, immersed in a huge amount of daylight and a small floral print.

Scandinavian

Refers to concise styles, characterized by a large number of light shades in the interior.

The photo shows non-woven seamless wallpaper in the Scandinavian style, the joints on the walls are not visible.

Modern

It is distinguished by the presence of various geometric patterns that can be combined and bold color schemes. It fits perfectly into the interior of a person with a perfect taste.

The photo shows a bedroom in a modern style with wall decoration with non-woven wallpaper.

Nautical

Calm style, perfect for bedrooms, nurseries and bathrooms. Creates a sense of peace and tranquility in the interior.

Color palette

Modern manufacturers of non-woven wallpaper provide a wide range of colors, among the variety of which you can choose the perfect shade for a certain style and interior. On the shelves of stores there are canvases of pastel, light, plain, dark, bright and saturated colors for absolutely every taste.

Design Ideas in Room Interiors

With the proper organization of space, with the help of color schemes of walls and ceilings, you can turn even the smallest room into a cozy home, whether it is a living room, kitchen, bedroom, children’s room, bathroom or hallway.

Selection rules

It is very important, from the entire variety of non-woven wallpaper offered, to choose exactly those so that they fit perfectly into the interior, and the forces and money spent on the rolls are not thrown into the wind. To do this, when choosing non-woven wallpaper, several simple rules should be taken into account:

• Do not choose dark-colored canvas for rooms with windows oriented to the north side;
• For narrow and long rooms, you should not choose a pattern with vertical stripes that visually narrow the room even more, but for rooms with a low ceiling, such a pattern will be ideal;
• For the bedroom, you do not need to buy wallpapers of bright colors, since this is primarily a resting place, and bright colors will irritate the optic nerves;
• When choosing rolls for a kitchen or bathroom, it is very important that they are washable, as these are places of high humidity and pollution;
• If there is furniture in the repaired room, it is necessary to consider the combination of colors between it and the future wall covering;
• For corridors, it is better to choose embossed ones, absolutely not subject to abrasion and having anti-vandal properties.

How to glue?

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Detailed instructions for sticking non-woven wallpaper

The result of gluing will depend on the availability of the necessary tools and several other factors:

• Firstly, it is necessary to carefully prepare and clean the pasted surfaces from the remnants of old wallpaper;
• Secondly, a couple of hours before pasting, it is necessary to prime the walls;
• Thirdly, it is necessary to choose the right glue - as a rule, wallpaper adhesives are sold in the form of dry mixes with detailed instructions for preparing the adhesive;
• Next, you need to start cutting the roll, you need the length and, if necessary, fitting the picture;
• Non-woven fabrics are seamless, so they should be glued butt, but in no case overlap;
• Smoothing the canvas should be "herringbone" from top to bottom, expelling air bubbles;
• Particular attention when pasting should be given to the lubrication of the seams.

It is very important that the room to be glued is not exposed to drafts, otherwise all the work will go down the drain.

Painting Features

Painted wallpapers have a higher degree of wear resistance, are less prone to contamination and allow up to five times to change the interior of the room, without major repairs.

Which paint is better to choose?

In the absence of the desired shade of color, you must buy white paint and tint it yourself, or by contacting specialists in a store.

• For staining, you should choose acrylic or water-based paint.
• Acrylic paint is more durable and allows you to wash the walls much more times, although water emulsion is cheaper. Here the choice is determined solely by financial wealth.
• In addition, depending on the reflective properties, the paint may be matte, glossy, semi-gloss, semi-gloss or satin. The choice depends on the desired effect on painted walls or ceilings.

Step by step coloring guide

1. It is necessary to paint the surface after the glue has completely dried, that is, a day or two after gluing the paintings.
2. Painting the walls must begin from the bottom, moving up.
3. Places that are not accessible to the roller or spray gun must be smeared with a brush.
4. To achieve an ideal result, it is necessary to paint the surface three times.
5. Before applying the next coat of paint, the previous one should have time to dry, that is, the interval between stains should be at least one hour.

Video

Below is a detailed video instruction for painting non-woven wallpaper.

How to tear off non-woven wallpaper?

Before buying a wallpaper, many people think about how difficult it will be to remove the non-woven coating from the walls for subsequent repair.

Step-by-step instruction

1. First you need to wet the surface of the walls with water with a roller or a simple rag.
2. Then wait about half an hour for that. So that water is absorbed into the surface and completely softens the coating.
3. Using a spatula, calmly remove the canvases. If they are not completely removed, the remaining areas must be moistened again with water.

Video guide

This video tutorial will make it possible in practice to make sure that removing wallpaper on a non-woven basis from the walls is not very difficult.

Care and cleaning rules

Care Tips

No matter how durable the wall covering is, careful handling will extend its service life.

• If the non-woven wallpaper is washable, then periodically wipe it with a damp cloth so that dust does not accumulate, which can cause allergic reactions.
• If the manufacturer indicated in the instructions that the non-woven wallpaper cannot be washed, you can simply vacuum them periodically.
• You should save the liner from the roll of wallpaper on which the manufacturer indicates a cleaning method suitable for this type of wallpaper.

How to wash non-woven wallpaper?

Before starting work, study full wallpaper care list on a non-woven basis.

1. Can be washed with an aqueous solution.
2. For some types of wallpaper, non-aggressive detergents are allowed.

Photo gallery

In conclusion, I want to note that non-woven wallpaper is a practical, durable and environmentally friendly material, presented in a wide range of assortment. Non-woven fabrics allow you to create any interior with both smooth and embossed or even perforated surfaces, factory or individual coloring.