Wall coverings can be very different and if you do not take expensive materials, you need to highlight five main types of wall coverings used for walls, in particular, such as wallpaper, liquid wallpaper, modern plaster, wall painting, flock coating.
Any decorative covering is an excellent alternative to conventional wallpaper, especially since there are more interesting and environmentally friendly safe materials, so they can be used for any room without exception.
- A worthy alternative to wallpaper for walls
- Decorative panels on the wall instead of wallpaper
- Fabric on the walls instead of wallpaper: modern materials
- Original cork backing for the wall instead of wallpaper
- How can you decorate a corridor instead of wallpaper to create an exquisite design in an apartment?
- Wall finishing options (video)
- Wall coverings in the interior (photo)
A worthy alternative to wallpaper for walls
A worthy alternative to ordinary wallpaper is decorative plaster. However, it is worth noting that this type of finishing materials is quite expensive. Decorative plaster is applied to a previously prepared surface, which must first be finished with basic plaster and putty. With the help of decorative plaster you can give absolutely any color and shine, as well as the desired texture. You can artificially age it, imitating a rather old cracked wall, or you can make the wall somewhat textured using convex strokes.
The advantage of this coating is that:
- Wall covering without seams;
- You can smooth out the uneven surface of the walls;
- You can choose any shade and texture.
This coating has many more advantages, because it is practical and durable.
A very interesting option is flock coating. It is worth noting that this coating is free-flowing, so when applying it to the walls you must use special glue.
After such a loose coating has been completely applied to the wall, you need to cover it with a topcoat. As a rule, mother-of-pearl or glitter is used as a finishing coating.
Such a decorative coating perfectly hides all imperfections and smoothes out uneven walls. In addition, it is very practical and durable, and is also highly environmentally friendly, so it can be used in absolutely any room, including a child’s room.
To achieve the effect of a country house in a city apartment, you can use wood-look panels. Read our article about this:
Preparing the surface for painting
When starting a renovation, you need to resolve the issue of protecting the floor from contamination. The polyethylene film is secured with masking tape. The ceiling should be closed in the same way.
The surface to be painted must be perfectly smooth, since the paint only accentuates any unevenness. This applies to any wall material, be it brick, fiberboard or concrete. Therefore, the initial stage includes leveling the plane with putty.
Materials are chosen depending on the room; for example, a bathroom requires special compositions. After leveling, the wall is treated with a primer. When it is completely dry, begin applying paints and varnishes.
Decorative panels on the wall instead of wallpaper
Decorative panels are one of the most popular modern finishing materials used as wall coverings. When laying decorative panels, no preliminary preparation of the walls is required.
Such decorative wall coverings are available in a wide range and can be made according to:
- Wood of various species;
- Ceramic tiles;
- Stone;
- Metal;
- Sand;
- Marble.
This is simply incredible beauty, with which it is quite possible to decorate walls in absolutely any room. This will allow you to create a rather unusual and most non-standard room design. The most popular and in demand type of panels are those made from wood-based panel materials. Such materials have high strength and moisture resistance. They are able to withstand the maximum possible loads and temperature changes.
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Safety
Minimal protection when painting walls.
When carrying out paint and varnish work with your own hands, you need to follow the simplest rules:
- Be sure to wear safety glasses and rubber gloves to prevent dye from getting on your skin and mucous membranes. Hair is hidden under a headdress.
- Use only serviceable, stable ladders and stands.
- The air in the room should flow freely at all times. But you should not allow drafts to form.
Painting the walls in the kitchen with your own hands is a complex but very interesting process. The final result directly depends on the efforts you put in and the patience you show.
Fabric on the walls instead of wallpaper: modern materials
Instead of wallpaper on the walls, you can use natural fabric, covering the entire walls with it. The advantage of this method of pasting is that you can decorate walls, windows and use fabrics for sewing curtains in the same style. To create a unique kitchen interior made in country style, you should use a floral fabric, pasting it over the kitchen apron and additionally covering it with several layers of varnish to make it waterproof. From the same fabric it is quite possible to sew beautiful curtains, tablecloths, chair covers and napkins. This design turns out to be very stylish and original.
Decorating walls with natural fabric requires special skill and dexterity, so it is advisable to use the services of professionals.
To decorate walls with fabric, you must first carefully prepare the walls, because all the imperfections on the walls immediately become noticeable. Pasting walls with natural fabric is used to decorate not the entire room, but only part of it. Often this material is combined with wooden wall panels. A wall decorated with fabric becomes central to the entire room and attracts the main attention.
Bamboo fabric
This is not only a natural, environmentally friendly and wear-resistant material, but also very beautiful, characterized by an interesting texture and warm colors. Bamboo fabric will perfectly complement the interior in a tropical or colonial style.
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Original cork backing for the wall instead of wallpaper
Very often, cork is used as a finishing material, mounted on the wall, which is one of the most popular and quite in demand finishing materials. Cork backing is a fairly beautiful and versatile material that can be used to easily decorate the surface of walls.
The use of such materials is different in that it is possible to properly level the walls before using the main finishing material.
Such wall panels are characterized by unusually high performance characteristics, can withstand heavy loads, and are also very environmentally friendly. Thanks to such indicators, it is quite possible to use wall panels in absolutely any room, regardless of its purpose, because they are completely safe for health. A wide variety of colors and textures allow you to use wall panels to decorate each room and make it unique and unique.
Self-adhesive wallpaper is a universal material for both wall decoration and furniture decor. Read how to work with it in our material:
Venetian plaster
The material looks noble, expensive - and incredibly beautiful. Venetian plaster has pearlescent, smoky tints, soft lines and resembles marble. In certain lighting conditions, a muted glow is noticeable on the wall. There are many types of Venetian plaster: Trevignano, Veneto, Imperiale, Encausto, Marbello and others.
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How can you decorate a corridor instead of wallpaper to create an exquisite design in an apartment?
Many people are interested in what can be used to replace wallpaper when decorating a corridor to make it look more spacious and interesting. When decorating a corridor, you need to correctly select the shade and texture of materials.
To make the room more spacious, you need to select lighter shades of finishing materials, however, it is best to use warm colors, because otherwise the room will seem cold and uncomfortable.
When selecting finishing materials for the corridor, you need to use durable and stable finishing materials that can be cleaned without any problems. This is very important, because it is in the corridor that the largest amount of pollution from the street accumulates.
Wall panels are perfect for decorating a corridor; they look quite elegant and unique. Provided they are placed horizontally, you can achieve a visual enlargement of the room.
An environmentally friendly and natural material is beautiful decorative plaster, which has a wide range of colors to create an imitation of various structures. This coating is resistant to aggressive substances and mechanical damage.
Pros and cons of using paint
Before you start choosing a suitable paint and varnish wall covering, you need to identify several advantages and disadvantages of this material. Let's start with the advantages, which include the following features:
At this stage, it is important to note several disadvantages of the material. These include several points:
Having understood the advantages and disadvantages of kitchen paint, everyone has drawn their own conclusions and, if you intend to use this particular material, we recommend that you read the next section.
