Plaster wallpaper: selection rules, types, design ideas, colors, style

What it is?

Wallpaper for plaster imitate coating the wall with plaster. Color, texture and effects can be different, which allows you to create a completely unusual design. The coating material can have a different composition, it is applied easier than real plaster, and it also has a lower cost.

Composition

The coating imitating plaster has a two-layer structure consisting of a base and a top coat. The main layer is paper or non-woven; the top is acrylic, paper (duplex) or PVC. The relief texture for paper and non-woven wallpaper is obtained by embossing, with this method of manufacturing the material is characterized by increased strength and does not stretch when wetted with glue. The embossed texture for the acrylic cloth is obtained by applying foamed acrylic to the surface, the drawing is applied pointwise.

Advantages and disadvantages

Coatings imitating stucco undoubtedly look impressive, but, like any other material, has its advantages and disadvantages. Having examined them, you can decide on the ideal finishing method for yourself.

Types and characteristics

Wallpaper for plaster, like any other, can have a different composition. By types, they can be divided into non-woven, vinyl, paper and liquid. A variety of species allows you to choose the best option for the room.

For textured plaster

The canvas has a relief pattern, with noticeable bumps and roughness. The coating is similar to the original stucco, images can have various effects, such as plastered stone or random strokes. However, such wallpapers can quickly lose their presentable appearance in places of frequent contact with other objects, such as an entrance hall or a nursery.

For structural plaster

Canvases focus on the structural part, noticeable bulges and relief. Often, acrylic material is chosen as structural wallpaper. On such coatings, the structure is especially noticeable, the wall surface is soft, however, with frequent contact, it can be erased.

Such material can be used for painting, thereby updating the design of the room.

Under the Venetian plaster

The coating can have different effects: a shiny surface that will shimmer in the light, the effect of a marble wall, otherwise it is called Italian marble, or with elements of natural motifs.The material is wear-resistant, does not fade over time and has a wide variety of colors and patterns.

Read more about wallpaper under the venetian.

Silk plaster (liquid wallpaper)

The material is initially in powder form and is diluted with water. Liquid wallpaper does not have a uniform surface without joints, is easy to apply and, if necessary, you can replace the damaged fragment with a new one. Frequent contact with water may leave a trace. Compared to ordinary wallpaper, liquid ones are not so diverse.

Under old plaster (aged)

Coatings for aged plaster look spectacular in the interior of the loft. On the surface are visible cracks that give the walls a noble antiquity.

In the photo, the living room is the kitchen-living room in the loft style. The wall is finished with wallpaper under old plaster, with noticeable bumps and a rough texture.

Photo in the interior of the rooms

On the kitchen

Imitation of plaster in the kitchen can create a different mood. Depending on the chosen tone and furniture, the design can match any style. For example, the warm color of decoration and wooden furniture are suitable for classic and country style, the cool tone of the wallpaper combined with wood, metal or plastic will decorate the modern design of the kitchen.

It would be more appropriate to decorate the dining area with wallpaper or to protect the working area with protective glass. It will help to avoid pollution and mechanical damage.

In the photo there is a spacious kitchen in a classic style. The wall decoration is made of wallpaper for plaster combined with brickwork.

In the corridor

In the corridor, it is worth using material with increased strength, that is, it is better to refuse paper paintings. Due to possible contact with shoes, outerwear and other items, it is better to choose a more practical type of wallpaper, such as vinyl.

Plaster successfully combines with real and artificial stone or brick. This finishing technique helps protect corners and the most vulnerable spots.

In the living room

In the hall and living room, stucco can support a modern or classic design. Finishing with wallpaper for plaster can be done around the perimeter or to highlight some walls.

The aged surface and noticeable irregularities will fit perfectly into the interior of the loft, the Venetian plaster will emphasize the luxury of classic areas, and the textured wallpaper on the accent wall will harmoniously complement the minimalistic and high-tech style.

In the bedroom

The decoration in the bedroom can be completely done with stucco wallpaper or combined with coverings with a different image.

The photo shows a stylish loft-style bedroom. The walls are decorated with different materials: wooden beams, brickwork and wallpaper with imitation of plaster.

The texture and pattern can be soft and barely noticeable, which is suitable for a quiet decoration of the bedroom or pronounced, with noticeable strokes. This type will look good in modern design.

In the photo a bedroom in the style of a new classic. The design is made in gray in its various manifestations.

Color spectrum

Gray

Gray color is ideal for interior decoration in the style of loft, minimalism and high-tech. In order to make the room brighter, you can combine a gray tone with a white or milky finish.

It successfully combines with both cold and warm shades and equally successfully performs the function of primary and secondary tones.

Whites

White color can expand the boundaries of the room and make it visually larger. In addition, the white tone is combined with almost any shade, which makes it an ideal background and a great addition to bright details.

The photo shows a compact bedroom in a modern style. Light wall decoration helps to make the room more spacious.

Light walls will look interesting due to various effects, such as imitation of Venetian plaster or structural surface.

Beige

Walls in beige tones will look great in a classic and modern interior.A neutral hue combined with an unusual texture of the wallpaper will make the interior interesting, but quite calm.

Furniture of both light and dark shades is suitable for filling the room.

The photo shows a dining room in a classic style. The walls are decorated with wallpaper imitating Venetian plaster. Places of frequent contact with chairs are protected by white moldings.

Gold

Gold tinted walls will fill the house with luxury. For a harmonious balance, it is worth dosing to use the golden color, without overdoing it with its amount.

The photo shows an Asian-style interior. The wall is covered with wallpaper simulating stucco-covered slabs.

Gold will look especially good in Venetian stucco. It is worth remembering that too saturated and bright color of the walls visually hides the area of ​​the room. He, in contrast with a lighter shade, will help to adjust the boundaries of the room, approximating the desired wall.

Presentation in various styles

Loft

Plaster wallpaper will be one of the best interior solutions for decorating a room in the loft style. Cracked texture with noticeable cracks on the dried plaster is fully consistent with the stylistic features.

The color scheme can be either in a dark palette or in bright colors, depending on the area of ​​the room. In the interior of the loft, wallpapers with an aged effect, careless strokes and noticeable roughness will look good.

Provence

Classical

The classic interior is characterized by the use of restrained shades in the decoration. The milky or beige color of the walls will harmoniously look with furniture in light and dark colors.

The decoration is mainly made from natural materials. The room’s design will be complemented by elegant pieces of furniture and several decorative details.

Sea style

Stucco wallpaper in an interior with a maritime orientation can be associated with a sandy shore, shiny rocky stones and water surface. The color palette can be in white, blue or turquoise.

The main role in marine design is played by details such as stylized furniture and themed decor items.

The photo shows a bright room with a marine theme. The walls in the niche are decorated with a beautiful turquoise color, like other decor items.

Scandinavian

The style has a discreet palette in bright colors. The walls are most often finished in white or another light shade.

Since the patterns and images on the walls are rarely used in Scandinavian design, coating with an unusual texture will be an excellent solution to give the room a “highlight”.

Rules for choosing wallpaper for decorative plaster

Before choosing and buying material, it is worth considering the features of the room and thinking about the desired result. Comparing all the nuances, you can get a room harmonious in all respects.

• Embossed wallpapers are best used in places where external contact with them is minimized;
• When choosing a material, it is worth considering their desired service life, since paper webs will last for about years, a fiberglass-based coating can last up to 30 years;
• Color and pattern can visually change the area of ​​a room. Dark tones and large patterns reduce the room, light color and small pattern, on the contrary, expands the boundaries;
• Stucco wallpapers combine well with other finishing materials, such as brickwork, stone or other wallpapers;
• Given the wide variety of colors and textures, the choice should take into account the stylistic features of the interior. For example, Venetian stucco will not look appropriate in the Scandinavian style, and imitation under a roughly plastered wall is not suitable for classic design.

Photo gallery

Wallpaper for plaster can not be called a non-standard interior solution. But it will definitely be a good choice for creating a comfortable and stylish design. A variety of textures and effects allow you to choose the perfect option for the desired style in the interior.

In addition, companions, that is, a coating with the opposite style, color or volumetric pattern, will look good with plaster. Below are photos of examples of using wallpaper for stucco in rooms for various functional purposes.