What is fabric wallpaper?
Fabric wallpaper is a rolled material for room decoration, which includes several layers. The front side of such a fabric is a fabric, such as linen, polyester, jute or cotton. The composition of the textile wallpaper may include paper, non-woven materials or non-woven fabric. Previously, such products were called damask and adorned the walls in houses during the Empire, Baroque and Classicism.
Features and specifications
Some features and characteristics of textile wallpaper:
- In size, the roll can have a standard width of 0.53 to 1.2 m or be seamless, while its dimensions are 3 m in width and up to 50 m in length.
- The service life of these fabric products is 10 years, models of natural materials can last from 5 to 7 years.
- For painting, models of artificial fabric, polyester or jute are most often used.
- When purchasing fabric wallpapers, you need to pay attention to the legend on the roll.
Pros and cons
The main advantages and disadvantages of tissue models.
pros | Minuses |
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They are universal. |
They quickly absorb various odors, quite easily soiled.
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Differ in long service life, very practical and durable. |
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Environmentally friendly, do not fade in the sun and perfectly retain heat and a comfortable microclimate in the room. |
Have a pretty high price. |
Provide sound insulation. |
They are difficult to glue. |
Suitable for decorating walls and even for ceilings with small irregularities. |
Kinds
The most popular options and their features.
Velor (velvet or flock)
They have a pleasant to the touch velvety surface. These fabric models require gentle and very careful handling, they are not advisable to come in contact with dust, steam or grease.
Jute
The most unpretentious species, which is natural, does not harm health, does not require special care and has a fairly reasonable price. Products made from such a natural material as jute, despite their simple appearance, always look very elegant.
Liquid
These models are classified as textile, because they contain a few percent of silk or cotton fibers.
Silk
Due to the special surface that shimmers in the light, silk canvases look refined and sophisticated. This is a fairly common option that can also mimic a tapestry with a texture.
Linen
Differ in simplicity and profitability. They look very elegant and are often used to decorate various interiors.
Synthetic based
Such fabric products are made on the basis of thin foam, therefore they are very soft and elastic. Walls with such finishes acquire excellent insulation and soundproofing properties.
Felt
Can be made of natural felt or foamed polypropylene.These products are very dense and perfectly mask small bumps in the walls. Felt pile tolerates wet cleaning and cleaning.
Jacquard
Elegant and elite jacquard patterns include practicality and comfort, durability and quality and simply luxurious appearance.
Seamless
They have quite non-standard sizes, due to which it turns out to fit a room with a minimum number of seams. This is a fairly convenient type of finish, which is located on the wall in a horizontal position and creates a coating with a single invisible seam.
Fabric based
Vinyl, non-woven and bamboo wallpapers on a fabric basis are easily glued to the wall surface and are particularly durable and wear-resistant.
Design Options and Drawings
The most popular design options.
Flower patterns
Delicate and refined floral patterns create a special entourage in the room. Such fabric models always look elegant and luxurious and are a universal solution for many interiors.
Ornaments
Able to become the main focus of the entire room. Geometric and openwork ornaments or patterned embroidery, define a certain style of the room, transform the space and change its perception.
Monograms
Ordered drawings of unusual patterns in the form of plants, with curls or with beautiful interweaving, form an expensive interior and bring notes of luxury to the atmosphere.
Strip
The most universal and simple print that allows you to adjust the geometry of space, to give it a proportional and harmonious appearance.
Cell
Strict and restrained cage, makes the interior of the room more vivid and interesting, and saturates the atmosphere with rich colors and contrasts.
Color spectrum
The color scheme allows you to create a certain atmosphere in the room and set her mood.
Beige
Brings tenderness, coziness and comfort to the room. Such a laconic design will undoubtedly add to the atmosphere of noble charm and a little severity.
Green
Organic green allows you to create a favorable atmosphere in the room, give it your own character and maximum positive emotions.
Red
A multifaceted and juicy color, which is distinguished by a special charm and is able to fundamentally change the design of the entire room. Red textile products make the interior respectable, sophisticated and unique.
The black
Advantageously emphasizes the style of the room and creates original and unusual contrasting accents in it. Black color brings into the atmosphere a special mystery and mysticism.
White
Neutral white allows you to create unique and inimitable design compositions, and thereby add real chic to the room.
Gray
It harmoniously fits into any design, forms a calm atmosphere in it, and due to the quality of the shadow creates interesting illusions of volume on the plane.
Purple
Expressive purple always looks very refined, extravagant and noble, and is an indicator of good taste.
What styles are better to use?
This type of finish can be used in the following style decisions.
Classical
Textile products harmoniously complement the concept of a classic interior and add special luxury and sophistication to it. Floral print, strict or symmetrical geometry will correspond to the general mood of this style.
Oriental (Chinese and Japanese)
Solid textile wallpaper in neutral shades or patterns with unobtrusive patterns and ornaments perfectly emphasize this subtle, sophisticated and harmonious style. Jute products with wallpaper companions will add to the eastern interior color and notes of exoticism.
English
Fabrics are the main element in the design of the English direction. They favorably complement the aristocracy and nobility of this style decision and give the interior coziness and warmth.
Modern
Laconic and discreet textiles in light and light colors, perfectly fit into a modern and stylish design.
Provence
Design in the Provence style involves warm colors, floral ornaments with ornate weaves that will successfully flow into a room saturated with French charm.
Room Interior Design Ideas
Good ideas for decorating walls in various rooms.
Bedroom
Thanks to their environmental friendliness, fabric models allow bringing natural warmth and comfort to the bedroom, and creating a pleasant microclimate in it. Cotton, linen or felt products are perfect for recreation areas.
Living room
Due to the unusual texture of textile products, a magnificent play of color is obtained, which fills the living room with beauty, elegance and special luxury. Exquisite paintings give the interior a very aesthetic appearance.
Kitchen
For this room, it is not advisable to use fabric models, since they strongly absorb odors and therefore can become unusable very quickly. In the kitchen, vinyl, non-woven or liquid wallpapers that can be washed regularly will be appropriate.
How to glue?
Sticking in the first place will depend on the basis on which the wallpaper is made. You need to glue these products quite carefully, joint to joint and make sure that the glue does not get on the front side. It is advisable to smooth the canvas with a roller and do not use a plastic spatula.
Which glue to choose?
You need to choose only the special glue, which is indicated in the instructions on the roll. The use of various mixtures or glue intended for other types of wallpaper can ruin such fairly expensive materials.
Step by step instructions
A few points to consider when sticking:
- Roll out the roll, measure the desired length, then gently bend the canvas and cut off the fold.
- Using a roller or brush, apply a sufficient amount of glue to the cut and allow the material to soak.
- Gently stick the canvas on the wall and smooth it well with a roller.
- Carefully inspect the wallpaper seams and if you need to walk on them with a special roller so that they are maximally glued.
- Then leave the wallpaper for drying indoors for a period of 24 to 48 hours. At the same time, it is desirable to maintain a comfortable temperature in the room and eliminate drafts.
Video
Visual video tutorial on sticking.
Selection recommendations
Basic tips for making the right choice:
- When choosing, first of all, you need to take into account the type of room and its purpose.
- Washable fabric-based items are suitable for the kitchen.
- In the nursery, self-adhesive textile models will be appropriate, which can be easily re-glued in case of damage.
- For the bedroom, it is best to use products that accumulate the least dust on themselves.
Care and Cleaning
How to keep:
- To remove fresh stains and dirt, you can use a soap solution or absorb with a rag.
- Dust from the surface of the canvas should be removed when using a vacuum cleaner.
- If glue stains remain on the front side of the product after gluing, they can be removed using a damp sponge in vertical movements.
- Old or fairly strong pollution can be removed only by re-gluing the problem area.
Photo gallery
Textile wallpapers have a huge variety of color and textured designs. They always look impeccably elegant and noticeably transform any room, making it much more elegant and harmonious.