How to choose wallpaper for the kitchen: washable, vinyl, non-woven, liquid

Repair in the kitchen always requires special care, as the finishing materials for this room should not only be high quality, but also resistant to moisture and steam. There is a large number of wallpapers that are suitable for decorating walls in the kitchen, their features and characteristics and what kind of wallpaper to choose for the kitchen will be considered further.

The main requirements for wallpaper for the kitchen and the advantages of using them

Since the kitchen is the place where wet cleaning is constantly needed, the criteria forthe choice of wallpaper is significantly increased. The first property of kitchen wallpaper is their moisture resistance. When cooking oil, fat or condensation gets to the surface of the walls. If the wallpaper is not selected correctly, after a few months it will be necessary to do another repair. Therefore, we suggest to read the recommendations on how to choose wallpaper for the kitchen.

Water resistant wallpapers can withstand a small rub with a damp cloth, but they are sensitive to any detergent. The wallpaper, which indicates that they are washable, are not affected by chemistry. Wallpaper super-clean type can withstand not only washing, but also cleaning.

Another criterion for the quality of kitchen wallpaper is their density, which depends on the preparation of the walls for finishing. The denser the wallpaper, the fewer times they have, which means that dirt and dust will not accumulate on them.

Resistance to ultraviolet radiation - will preserve the color and wallpaper pattern for a long time. In the absence of this criterion, the wallpaper will quickly burn out in the sun.

Choose wallpaper in the kitchen photo:

Also the wallpaper for the kitchen should be vapor-permeable, so that the walls breathe and mold does not form. If you plan to glue wallpaper for painting, it is better to give preference to those options that involve multiple staining.

Wallpapers have special markings, the icon in the form of a wave means resistance before moisture, and a wave with a brush - resistance to mechanical damage.

Now let's look at those wallpapers that are absolutely not suitable for finishing the walls in the kitchen. Firstly, these are ordinary paper wallpapers. Although their cost is quite attractive, but they are completely impractical and short-lived.

Wallpaper based on bamboo, cotton, veneer differ spectacularly attractive appearance, but they absorb smells and smoke well, which means they are out of place in the kitchen. Acrylic type wallpapers that have protruding surfaces or embossed patterns are more suitable for a bedroom, a nursery or a living room. Since all the relief objects will acquire a yellowish tinge in time and will be covered with plaque.

Kitchen wallpaper price, depends on such factors:

• kind of wallpaper;
• their composition;
• manufacturer;
• product quality;
• water resistance;
• harmless;
• series of wallpapers;
• color.

The use of wallpaper has the following advantages:

• washability;
• affordable price;
• when choosing wallpaper for painting, the possibility of repeated repainting.

Choose the color of wallpaper for the kitchen: recommendations and psychology of color

Before you buy wallpaper for the kitchen, you need to decide on their color and texture.

We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the basic recommendations for choosing the color of the wallpaper:

• to reduce the size of the room, select large drawings;
• for a visual increase in the space suitable wallpaper with small drawings;
• to create the illusion of continuity, choose a wallpaper on which there are small intersecting lines;
• long vertical stripes will help raise the ceiling and make the room higher;
• in order to expand the space, use wallpaper with horizontal stripes;
• if you plan to make the kitchen interior dynamic, choose wallpaper with diagonal stripes;
• in order to create an additional extension, choose wallpaper with texture elements.

To fill the kitchen with warmth and comfort, cheer up the mood of its owner using a peach or beige wallpaper. These colors bring a sense of peace and tranquility. Well complement the interior of the curtains in golden, white, light brown or pink tones.

The yellow color fills the room with light, cheerfulness and energy, perfectly fits in the kitchen. It is possible to combine it with almost any color.

Orange wallpaper can cause joy, fill a person with strength, energy, improve mental abilities.

The kitchen made in pink is romantic, tender, sensual. Green wallpaper - soothe and set to work. To extend the walls and visually increase the space it is recommended to use the purple color of the wallpaper. But the blue wallpaper for the kitchen is better not to choose, except in combination with another, the prevailing color. Since the blue color reduces activity and involves in dreams. The use of black color is allowed only in combination with others, as it causes depression, adjusts to the negative and depresses. The most open and light color is white, but at the same time, in the process of cooking, such wallpaper will quickly get dirty, so you should think about their competent combination with other tones.

Washable wallpaper for the kitchen

Washable wallpaper is a waterproof material that is used to decorate walls in rooms with high humidity or requiring constant washing.

Washable wallpaper are universal. They are distinguished by their stylish and original design, strength and stability before exposure to moisture.

We offer you to familiarize yourself with the main types of washable wallpaper:

• Thick vinyl wallpaper - they are also called kitchen wallpapers, since the bulk of such wallpapers is quite thick. These wallpapers are good in operation and have an attractive appearance. One of the layers of such wallpapers is bamboo, and vinyl is glued on it. The life of this type of wallpaper exceeds 14 years. Treatment of wallpaper with special formulations, prevents the risk of mold or fungus on the walls. They are resistant to ultraviolet radiation and do not burn out.

Vinyl wallpaper for the kitchen photo:

• Wallpaper based on smooth vinyl - are distinguished by a lower cost, because they contain a small amount of vinyl, and accordingly, these wallpapers are less durable and durable.
• Wallpaper based on foamed vinyl - have a characteristic texture, quite bulky and thick. Although they have a light weight and are easy to glue. Due to the presence of a textured surface, such wallpapers cover small uneven walls. Do not require an ideal leveling of the walls before they are pasted.
• Silkscreen wallpapers have a shiny and smooth surface. They are made of silk thread, which with the help of hot stamping is placed in a polyvinyl chloride solution.
• Flizeline wallpaper for the kitchen - have a homogeneous structure, suggest multiple staining. Do not shrink, do not tear and are easily glued.
• Fabric type wallpaper consists of two layers: the first - on the basis of paper or non-woven fabric, and the second - cotton, velor or silk. Features: durability, environmental safety, naturalness and attractive appearance.
• Liquid washable wallpaper assumes the use of plaster, which has a water base. Before applying liquid wallpaper, it is recommended that the walls be primed. The wallpaper is applied with a spatula, and then covered with a colorless varnish.

Vinyl wallpaper for the kitchen

Vinyl wallpaper is a material that consists of two layers. The first of which is paper or non-woven, and the second is dense, foamed or silk-screened. Vinyl wallpaper is by right the most durable, easy to take care of and durable in use.

One of the drawbacks of such wallpapers is environmental insecurity, scientists say that vinyl can release a certain amount of harmful volatile substances. Therefore, for a bedroom, such wallpaper will not work. Such wallpapers practically do not pass steam and do not allow walls to breathe. Therefore, if you do not treat the surface of the walls with a primer, before they are pasted, mold and fungus will soon appear.

One of the most common vinyl wallpaper is wallpaper with foamed vinyl. They are best at letting in air, but they also have the lowest level of moisture resistance. Thanks to the convex texture, these wallpapers are able to hide small flaws and

The most attractive vinyl wallpaper is silk screen. They are distinguished by their strength, affordable cost, and spectacular appearance. To fix these wallpapers, you need a special glue.

One of the best vinyl wallpapers are smooth materials with a slightly glossy surface. They differ in the variety of appearance, they are able to imitate stone, flowers, wood. Easy to clean, thanks to a smooth texture, there is no dirt in them.

Wallpaper based on solid vinyl is characterized by a high level of vapor permeability, and at the same time, sufficiently strong and moisture resistant. A variety of textures opens before the buyer a wide range of wallpaper that will help to realize the brightest design ideas. Vinyl wall papers based on thick vinyl are able to imitate leather, plaster, wood, photographic print, etc.

Flizeline wallpaper in kitchen design: characteristic and special features of

gluing Another term for non-woven fabric is "improved paper", since this material is made fromNon-woven, based on cellulosic fibers, which are bonded with polymers. The non-woven fabric differs from paper with higher abrasion resistance and fire resistance.

In most cases, non-woven wallpaper is a wallpaper for painting. They are distinguished by a textured surface that mimics decorative plaster or creates a certain ornament. The advantage of these wallpapers is the possibility of their multiple coloring, without the need to invest a large amount of money, if necessary in updating the interior. For coloring, a water-based acrylic or water-based dispersion paint is suitable.

Some types of wallpaper, for example, vinyl have a non-woven base. Such wallpaper have great durability and are applied in the bathroom or in the kitchen. It is allowed to clean them with a brush.

Non-woven fabric is a transparent material, so light-colored wallpaper with a thin layer of vinyl or paint, can shine through the walls. Therefore, take care of the quality of the walls before the gluing of non-woven wallpaper.

Adhesive for non-woven wallpaper should be purchased as glue. It is more dense and has a white-transparent color. Use a roller or brush to apply glue to the wall. Try to apply glue more than a strip of wallpaper. After that, attach a wallpaper sheet to the wall, trim the surplus and level the surface with a special rubber roller. Do not allow air to accumulate on the surface of the wallpaper and follow the smoothness of the joints. It is not recommended to glue such wallpaper overlap, as they are quite thick and the seams will look messy. A very easy process to remove old non-woven wallpaper: simply remove their top layer, and the new wallpaper is glued on the bottom.

Advantages of using non-woven wallpaper in the kitchen:

• the presence of a thick base allows to mask small irregularities;
• such wallpapers are fireproof and fireproof;
• non-vinyl non-woven wallpaper is excellent in air and has a high vapor permeability;
• such wallpaper is easy to glue and do not require the application of glue on the wallpaper surface;
• can not absorb dust, therefore they are hypoallergenic;
• for easy wallpapering is easy: you can clean them with a vacuum cleaner, a damp cloth or a detergent;
• are resistant to ultraviolet, do not burn out;
• possibility of coloring, allows very quickly and not very costly to update the design of the room;
• is easily removed from the walls.

Among the many advantages of non-woven wallpaper there are also their disadvantages:

• if the wallpaper has a convex surface, then they are unstable before mechanical influences, if pets or children are in the house, it is not recommended to use them;
• texture wallpaper collects dust and requires constant cleaning;
• choosing quality non-woven wallpaper should be well spent, because cheap wallpaper of this type, almost do not have all of the above advantages.

Liquid kitchen wallpaper: recommendations for use

Liquid wallpaper is sold as a powder mixture, which consists of persistent quality dyes, natural cellulose or cotton fibers and glue. Before using liquid wallpaper, they are diluted with water. There are several types of liquid wallpaper, some create a soft and thin coating of the wall, are applied with a layer of up to 3 mm, and others up to 5 mm, thus making the walls fabric.

One of the most important advantages of liquid wallpaper is their practicality. They are able to hide small irregularities, cracks or protruding surfaces.

In relation to design, liquid wallpaper is diverse, except for monochrome colors, there are types of wallpaper with inserts of gold or silver thread, silk thread makes the coating easier. After the application of the wallpaper, they are varnished, and become moisture resistant. Please note that it is not necessary to apply such wallpaper if the temperature in the room is below 10 degrees Celsius.

Despite the high cost, liquid wallpaper is quite popular among consumers, due to the large number of advantages:

• does not require docking;
• does not need to pre-prepare and level the surface;

• high elasticity prevents the appearance of cracks on the wallpaper;
• high moisture resistance;
• fire safety;
• vapor permeability;
• variety of colors and textures.