The walls of your apartment to a greater extent reflect the image of the home. Well-chosen wallpapers and home furnishings create the necessary atmosphere for life.
How carefully you approach the choice of wallpaper in a particular room, depends not only on its appearance, but also on the comfort of staying in it.
Silver-white interior of the kitchen space
One of the most demanding rooms of the apartment, the choice of wallpaper in which is not the easiest, is the kitchen. Choosing a decorative material for the walls, you should think not only about the decorative side, but also about practicality.
Wallpaper in the kitchen
If you opted for wallpaper in the kitchen, then they simply must have the following characteristics:
- high degree of wear resistance, ability to withstand mechanical loads,
- good level of moisture resistance, allowing you to wash the wallpaper with cleaning products,
- resistance to sunlight and minimal absorption of odors,
- the possibility of prolonged use without loss of appearance,
- beauty, decorative qualities.
Choosing a wallpaper for the kitchen interior is necessary taking into account all of the above characteristics. Perhaps many of our readers will be at a loss, but is it realistic to find wallpapers that satisfy such a significant list of requirements.
Practicality is very important for kitchen wallpapers.
Of course, really, and moreover, there are a lot of such wallpapers. Most modern high-quality wallpapers satisfy all the requirements and can be used in the kitchen.
Go to any wallpaper store, and you will see a wide range of drawings, colors, types, brands of wallpapers that are suitable for gluing in the kitchen.
Out of suitable quality wallpapers, several large groups stand out: washable paper wallpapers, washable vinyl and non-woven. Each of these types is applicable in complex rooms such as a hallway or kitchen and is ready to serve you for some time, this time we will try to talk more about non-woven wallpaper.
By the theme of the picture, it becomes clear for which room this wallpaper was created
Non-woven wallpaper for the kitchen
Modern technologies allow to obtain high-quality materials, one of which is non-woven. Flizelin is a mixture of cellulose and fabric fibers, resulting in a strong and durable material.
If you use fibers of natural fabric in production, the material comes out environmentally friendly.
Non-woven wallpaper is actively used in most complex, heavily soiled rooms, as it has high wear resistance, strength and other useful qualities. Following the modern trends of fashion and style, as well as adhering to the basic requirements, a person involuntarily selects wallpaper from non-woven fabric, since this option is optimal for him.
Wallpaper imitating an old wooden lining
In addition to fully non-woven wallpaper, options are quite common, where non-woven acts as a substrate, which wallpaper is attached to the wall, and the upper decorative layer is made of another material. Most often, vinyl becomes this other material, which is tightly attached by presses and glue to the non-woven backing.
We have been familiar with vinyl for a long time and are ready to speak with confidence about its positive qualities, and together with non-woven they simply form a nuclear mixture.
Small repeating kitchen wallpaper
Here is a short list of the main advantages of such a symbiosis of materials - vinyl wallpaper on a non-woven backing:
- The vinyl coating is very resistant to fading, the color adheres to the wallpaper so well that it is not wiped with regular washing and exposure to sunlight.
- The complex of materials that make up the non-woven wallpaper makes the wallpaper thick and tough, the non-woven wallpaper easily adheres to the walls and hides a huge number of small defects, since the wallpaper is very durable.
- The effect of various temperatures on non-woven wallpaper is minimal, they easily withstand the hot atmosphere of the kitchen or the cold entrance hall.
- The texture of vinyl on non-woven allows you to damp sound vibrations.
- Non-woven wallpaper in the kitchen does not absorb odors, which is very important with the constant process of cooking.
- The vinyl decorative layer has a high-quality and beautiful texture and can imitate natural finishing materials.
- Easy to use and easy to glue, non-woven fabric does not absorb moisture, as a result, the adhesive is applied exclusively to the wall, which greatly facilitates the whole range of works, you can even carry them out yourself.
- Long term of operation, wallpaper retains its original appearance for a long time.
Taking into account the wide list of positive qualities of non-woven vinyl wallcoverings, it is safe to say that the choice of this option for wall covering for the kitchen interior is very reasonable and correct.
Colored wallpapers highlighting the place of application
The disadvantages of vinyl are not so obvious, but they, of course, are also present. We will not hide them and also write:
- not all vinyl producers are distinguished by quality and environmental friendliness, some factories neglect these properties, so there was a general negative opinion about the environmental cleanliness of vinyl,
- if non-woven wallpaper for painting can be repainted up to 10 times, then vinyl does not hold paint well and is not suitable for painting.
Non-woven wallpaper for painting for the kitchen
They also release wallpaper completely from non-woven fabric, for the most part they are painted, because they do not have good decorative qualities. In addition, non-woven is not able to repeat most of the qualities of vinyl.
Non-woven wallpaper for painting is also great for sticking in the kitchen, but after sticking they will need to be painted. Having painted the wallpaper with paint, you will give them greater moisture resistance, wear resistance and decorativeness.
For such an interior, wallpaper is extremely difficult to pick up, so painting canvases are used.
Paint the wallpaper with acrylic and water-dispersion paints, choose a composition marked: “washable”, “moisture resistant”, this type of paint has water-repellent properties and allows regular wet cleaning.
Subsequently, during use, the painted surface will be damaged and lose.
initial appearance. There is nothing wrong with this, it will be enough to update the paint layer, and your kitchen will sparkle with new colors.
It is recommended to paint non-woven wallpaper for the kitchen no more than 10 times, in the future it is easier to replace them.
If you are still in doubt - help for the buyer
The advantages of non-woven wallpaper (hereinafter FD) and comparisons with other types of wallpaper:
- The main plus: unlike all varieties of paper-based vinyl wallpapers, FDs “breathe”, which means that fungus and mold cannot form under them.
- however, there is one caveat - standard non-woven vinyl wallpapers also do not “breathe” due to the top vinyl layer, but you can buy so-called “solid” vinyl wallpapers that “breathe”, wash, and look beautiful.
- Non-woven vinyl wallpaper can last up to 15 years in excellent condition without tarnishing from ultraviolet radiation.
- All FDs are moisture-resistant and can be wiped with a moderately damp cloth without the use of aggressive household chemicals, but the washable types of DF are moisture-repellent, which means they are not afraid of washing with a damp cloth with slightly alkaline solutions.
- Flizelin, unlike vinyl, does not smell.
- And unlike the paper base - it does not stretch from the glue in the process of gluing, so it will be easy to dock the drawing.
- Before gluing non-woven wallpaper, the wall does not need to be brought to an ideal state - due to its density and relief, FDs hide small defects like tubercles or cracks up to 2 mm.
- Pasting with non-woven wallpaper does not require the application of glue both on the canvas and on the wall - it is enough to apply it only on the wall, which means that there will be less dirt and glue consumption.
- FD perfectly tolerate temperature extremes and high humidity.
- Wallpaper for painting can transfer 8-10 cycles of coloring, that is, if you wish, you can easily update the walls of your kitchen.
- Flizelin, unlike paper, is fireproof.
- And FD have soundproof properties.
So, we counted 11 advantages, but there are still disadvantages to the FD:
- non-woven wallpaper for painting, due to its relief, accumulate dust, so periodically they need to be wiped or vacuumed,
- in addition, the upper relief layer is subject to mechanical damage, that is, scratches and dents may remain on the coating,
- cheap FD can give off formaldehyde, so it’s best not to save on this issue.
- Relief FOs better hide the unevenness of the walls, in addition - they are denser and stronger than smooth ones,
- Quality DOFs should not smell like acetone and have an oily surface,
- Be sure to buy FD from only one batch (the number is indicated on the package). Even if in the store it seems to you that the "multi-party" wallpapers are exactly the same, believe me, on the wall the difference in semitones will be noticeable. The difference in shades of the same wallpaper from different parties is not a marriage, but a feature of production,
- Glue for non-woven wallpaper should be moisture resistant and high-quality (not contain starch and PVA) and better with a color indicator.
- The consultant will help you calculate the consumption of rolls, you only need to measure the height of the ceilings and the perimeter of the kitchen in advance, taking into account the protrusions and niches, while the dimensions of windows, doors and a standing kitchen set do not need to be subtracted - all the excess will come in handy as a reserve.
And now let's move on to practice, that is, to gluing non-woven wallpaper with your own hands.
How to glue non-woven wallpaper - step by step instructions
Before gluing non-woven wallpaper, you need to find a partner and prepare the following tools and materials:
- glue for non-woven wallpaper and containers for its dilution,
- measuring tools: plumb and level, tape measure, marker for marking,
- wallpaper spatula
- a clean, smooth roller to smooth the canvas (preferably rubber)
- wide paint brush for glue,
- sponges and clean rags for cleaning, scissors, cutter, stepladder.
Important! Some DOFs may be translucent. Attach one canvas to the wall and make sure that the base is not visible from under it. If you see a wall through the wallpaper, then you need to paint the wall. Only after the paint dries, wallpapering on a non-woven basis is carried out.
Features
There are several types of non-woven wallpaper.
- Non-woven wallpaper - two-layer wallpaper. The bottom layer is directly flizelin itself, which is in contact with the wall. And the top layer, responsible for aesthetics, can be made of paper, vinyl and even textiles.
- Wallpaper consisting of several layers of non-woven fabric. In this case, the lower layers have a smooth texture, and only the topmost layer is embossed. Due to the relief surface of non-woven wallpaper, there is a variety of interior solutions in the kitchen. The top layer of wallpaper is often stained. Such wallpapers withstand several repaints.
Advantages
- Due to the dense basis of the wall-paper, the walls can not be pre-cooked for pasting - the wallpaper hides minor imperfections and irregularities of the surface to be glued.
- Such wallpapers are very difficult to set on fire, which is an additional plus in favor of the kitchen finish by them.
- Non-woven wallpaper “breathes” very well - they let air flows through.
- Convenience in work. Wallpaper is strong enough, when glued, it tears and does not deform. Convenient roll width reduces gluing time.
- Since non-woven wallpaper does not absorb moisture at all, when gluing the wallpaper, the adhesive is applied not to the wallpaper, but to the wall. This significantly reduces repair time and conserves supplies.
- Dust, dirt and other substances do not sit on non-woven wallpaper, which is especially important for those who are allergic.
- Non-woven wallpaper is easy to clean with a damp cloth. They can also be washed with cleaning products.
- Wallpaper does not lose color in the sun - this is evidenced by multiple customer reviews.
- With their help, it is easy to make changes in the interior by the usual repainting of walls.
- Non-woven wallpaper calmly withstand the hot air vapors that are so characteristic of the kitchen.
- Wallpaper does not absorb extraneous odors - namely, this is characteristic of the room where food is constantly being prepared.
- Walls covered with non-woven wallpaper have a sound-absorbing effect.
Disadvantages
- If the top layer of non-woven wallpaper has a convex surface and a volumetric pattern, dust may collect inside the pattern. Therefore, additional cleaning will be required.
- The price of non-woven wallpaper for many will seem high.
The most famous German manufacturers
Erismann - Non-woven wallpaper of this company is characterized by standard size and simple patterns. In Russia there is a factory of this company, which produces wallpaper using the technology of this brand. Therefore, on the shelves of Russian stores you can find wallpapers of this company, released both in Germany and domestic production. According to manufacturers, the quality of both those and other wallpapers is absolutely identical. This brand has a rather bold design for the Germans and a huge number of constantly updated collections.
Rasch Vinyl wallpapers with non-woven backing of this brand have an original design. This brand is the most popular and recognizable in Russia. The whole huge assortment of the company can be divided into three groups:
- Rasch Taste is distinguished by the repetition of some variations on the same theme,
- Rasch Style - wallpapers of interesting design, available in limited series,
- Rasch 1861 - an exclusive collection of wallpapers, which is primarily intended for architects, specialists in the field of interior and builders, has an original design.
Marburg - high quality wallpaper with a design repeating in subsequent collections. It was at this factory that they first made, and later patented, non-woven wallpaper. The products of this company are distributed in millions of copies in more than a hundred countries around the world.
A.S. Creation Vinyl wallpapers with various backgrounds. In the design of the wallpaper there are not only simple lines and stripes, but also complex floral motifs, geometric ornaments, as well as individual plots and even photographs of various subjects.
Coswig - Wallpaper of this brand has a diverse design in the volume price range with appropriate quality. An exclusive development of the specialists of this company is the invention of non-woven wallpaper with a solid texture.
The technology for printing German wallpapers is completely modernized. This allows the use of water-based inks for printing. All wallpapers of German companies decompose in a short time and therefore are completely safe for the environment.
Rules for painting non-woven
Before painting, it is worthwhile to dry clean the wallpaper, get rid of dust and other small debris.
If you are going to use a roller when painting, then you should take care of the bath for it, if the brush, then you can paint from a can. With high-quality painting of the room, combine both working tools.
It is easy to tint paint in the container of paint.
Hard-to-reach spots are easier to paint with a brush, and the overall flat surface with a roller, however, to use the roller, some skill is needed.
For wallpaper for painting, very contrasting color combinations are often chosen
It is rare that one coat of paint will be enough, most often double painting is needed. The second time we paint after a few hours, you need to wait until the first layer is completely dry.
In order to paint non-woven wallpaper, a roller with a foam coat is perfect, it will not damage the surface of the wallpaper and paint over the entire texture. It is believed that it leaves bubbles, but in our case this should not happen.
Also, for painting wallpaper, a roller made of fabric without a seam, with a long pile, which leaves no residue when stained.
Typical Russian cuisine
Summing up, we can conclude that modern non-woven wallpaper is great for the kitchen, however you will have to choose among two options: glue the vinyl wallpaper on a non-woven basis, or take it completely from the non-woven for painting and then paint them.
Both options are good in their own way, but in any case you will get a nice and practical wall surface in the kitchen.
Step 1. Preparing the wall
In the process of preparatory work, the old coating must be dismantled - non-woven wallpaper cannot be glued on top of the existing material. After removing the previous layer of wallpaper, the surface of the wall is sanded. Plastering the wall is completely unnecessary - the exception is discovered deep cracks or potholes. After sanding, it remains only to wipe the dust on the wall with a damp rag and wait until it dries.
Washable vinyl wallpaper for the kitchen with delivery in Moscow and the Moscow region
Washable wallpaper for the kitchen - finishing material that has undergone special surface treatment. They are made from inhibited paper-based vinyl by hot stamping. Special treatment protects the base material from the harmful effects of moisture, water and grease. We have been specializing in interior decoration since 2008, therefore we are well versed in materials and select for you only the best wallpapers from Russian and Belarusian manufacturers.
Step 2. Apply markup
The markup must be drawn using the building level or plumb line. From what place is it better to start drawing markup and how to glue non-woven wallpaper? Most often, the sticking lead from the window. But many professionals recommend the opposite - to start from the wall farthest from the window, moving, in fact, to the window opening.
Washable wallpaper: types and prices
In the online store RemontStroy the largest catalog of washable wallpapers for the kitchen, so you will definitely find the perfect options for the kitchen, corridor or hallway.
Wallpaper catalog for the kitchen includes materials that have such characteristics:
- resistance to high humidity, drops of water and fat,
- a high degree of light resistance, preventing fading of the material under the influence of sunlight,
- increased mechanical strength that protects the material from tearing,
- wear and abrasion resistance,
- easy care (wallpaper can be wiped with a damp cloth, a sponge with a non-abrasive detergent or a brush to remove dust, stubborn dirt, stains of tea and coffee).
All materials are equally reliable and durable, optimal for gluing in the kitchen and in the hallway, where temperature changes are frequent and there is a high probability of contamination due to boiling oil, dirty shoes, wet clothes, etc.
It is not difficult to choose washable wallpaper for the kitchen from the catalog of the RepairStroy company: it is enough to indicate the optimal sizes, the desired design and color. The cost of wallpaper varies from 350 rubles. and no more than 660 rubles. for 1 roll. Everyone can buy washable wallpaper for the kitchen in Moscow inexpensively: we set the most favorable prices thanks to direct deliveries from manufacturers. That is why we have the largest catalog of wallpapers for the cuisine of Russian and Belarusian manufacturers!
Our advantages: 3 reasons to buy wallpaper in the company "RepairStroy"
In our catalog you will find photos of wallpaper for the kitchen, specifications and information about the manufacturer. The indicated data will help to select and calculate materials, and in case of difficulties you can always count on free consultations and the help of our managers.
We offer washable wallpaper for the kitchen buy in online store RepairStroy, being confident in the environmental cleanliness, reliability and durability of materials. Many products from our catalog have been used more than once to implement original customer design projects. There are other reasons to choose our store:
- the widest assortment (the catalog is constantly updated with options that meet the trends of interior design),
- discounts and sales (materials from previous collections can be purchased with a benefit of up to 50%),
- prompt delivery of goods within 1 day (we deliver the wallpaper at a convenient time for you in Moscow and the Moscow region).
We take care of you and adapt to your schedule - we work on any day of the week and time of day. You choose the delivery date yourself, and we guarantee the punctuality of your couriers - order wallpaper and see for yourself!
The breadth of choice of non-woven wallpaper
This is a finishing material with a special substrate and top material, which has the unique possibility of multiple staining. Such wallpapers do not sit down, are not afraid of water, do not stretch. They are quite tear resistant and easily glued. Suitable for almost all rooms of the apartment, and especially for the kitchen. In modern stores, the choice of non-woven wallpaper is presented quite widely, both in Russian and foreign versions. Such a huge assortment in no way should seemingly limit the flight of our imagination, but it nevertheless makes us get lost among this huge sea of choice. To date, there are a lot of options for such wallpapers, which means there is plenty to choose from. Various design patterns, ornaments and fashionable prints amaze with their unusual texture and color palette. From the assortment of modern wallpapers presented in specialized stores, in catalogs in the photo and on repair markets, it is breathtaking and dizzy.
Photo: design a work apron with non-woven wallpaper
Types of non-woven wallpaper
You can easily bring to life any whim for the kitchen. That is why before going to the store, it is better to first decide what non-woven wallpapers are.
- made exclusively from non-woven fabric. They consist of numerous layers of this material, coated with a top layer, of a decorative nature. This type of wallpaper can be made in a smooth or embossed version.
- on a non-woven basis. They combine a base made of non-woven fabric and a paper or vinyl top.
- on a non-woven basis with textile upper. This coating can be changed to your liking, but it is not very suitable for use in the kitchen.
Tip: when gluing any kind of non-woven wallpaper, you will not need to glue the wallpaper surface with glue, just apply glue to the wall area and smooth it out well. This greatly facilitates the work with finishing material.
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Distinctive properties of non-woven wallpaper
Non-woven wallpaper for the kitchen will perfectly mask small irregularities and roughness of the walls. The main thing is to make sure that the old wall covering is not darker than the new one, otherwise it will shine through, which, you see, will not give special aesthetics to the room. When choosing a wallpaper, it is better to think about the issue that having glued the correct non-woven wallpaper, you can repaint them several times, which will significantly save on buying new ones. Before making the purchase of such wallpapers, find out their composition, as well as the properties of the material chosen, examine in the photo. Think about how durable they are and are resistant to mechanical stress.
Photo: non-woven wallpaper in the interior of a Scandinavian-style kitchen
Criteria for choosing non-woven wallpaper
An important criterion when choosing will be the color and texture of the wallpaper. Do not forget about the features of lighting in the kitchen. Indeed, almost all wallpapers look different in daylight or artificial lighting. It is better to spend a little more time, effort and money when making a purchase, but then you can fully enjoy the result. How to choose the right non-woven wallpaper?
- Since wet cleaning is quite often carried out in this room, wallpaper covered with washable paint is the best choice for a modern kitchen. Decorating the kitchen with non-woven wallpaper in this way, it is important to apply the correct, water-repellent paint. Then they can be safely washed with special cleaners. Naturally, it is necessary to give preference to precisely those types of non-woven wallpaper that, if necessary, can be coated repeatedly.
- It is very important to choose the density of non-woven wallpaper for the kitchen. After all, this indicator is closely related to their strength, which means with the durability of the finishing material of the walls. And this is quite natural, because the higher the density indicator of such wallpapers, the fewer different pores will be present in their structure, which means that fat and dirt will stick less.
- Non-woven wallpaper chosen by you for your kitchen should be lightfast. After all, every housewife spends a lot of time in this room, which means she loves to be well lit, including the sun. The view of the walls burnt out from the sun will not add you much joy. Yes, and changing something in your kitchen rearranging furniture, without a new pasting of walls it will be impossible.
- Along with moisture resistance, the wallpaper chosen by you should have the property of vapor impermeability. Indeed, precisely because of this factor, the walls of the room will dry out faster, which positively affects the overall microclimate of the kitchen.
Tip: non-woven wallpaper is a little more expensive than ordinary paper, but their width is usually much larger, and therefore less wallpaper is required.
If you make the correct calculations, it turns out that the price of non-woven wallpaper is quite reasonable, and the quality indicators of this finishing material are beyond praise.