Materials for wall finishing: types and methods

You can safely say that the decoration of the walls is the most important process, conducted in any room where people are. With the help of even the simplest zadumok you can turn a "gray" room into a cozy space, in which you want to return again and again.

To date, hundreds of differentFinishing materials, which have a variety of properties and appearance. Despite such diversity, it is very difficult to make the right choice in favor of this or that material. The thing is that not all products are of high quality, and some finishing materials may not have the best effect on the overall appearance of the room. Often, to create the most suitable interior, experts are invited who evaluate the space and draw some conclusions. Of course, the most responsible is the choice of finishing materials.

In this article we will analyze the most common finishing materials that are used today, and also analyze their main advantages, disadvantages and distinctive features. Based on the data presented, it will be possible without any problems to choose the best finishing material.

The main features of modern finishing materials

As already mentioned, modern decoration materials are needed not only to create a minimum of comfort in the room, but also for the implementation of entire design projects. One can be surprised at how this trend has evolved over the past few years. On the shelves of building stores, you can find dozens of finishing materials, which not everyone can afford. Moreover, if we are talking about inexpensive finishing materials, then there are also a lot of them, and all of them can significantly transform the room.

Often on sale you can find the following finishing materials:

• wallpaper;
• drywall;
• tiles;
• wall panels;
• decorative stone;
• paint.

We will talk about each finishing material further.

Wall-covering wallpapers

More often as a decorative material, wallpaper is used. They are easy to glue, the range of this product is simply enormous, and if necessary, you can easily replace the existing wallpaper with new ones.

Most often on sale you can find paper wallpaper, but recently popular was to use vinyl material, as well as paintings with a three-dimensional effect. I must say that all these options look great in their own way, but the choice should be based on the specifics of the available space.

It is also interesting that today manufacturers take into account some of the subtleties of using wallpaper. For example, in a bathroom it is advisable to make a sticky damp-proof wallpaper that will not lose its original appearance during the entire period of use. Vinyl wallpaper is often used in the kitchen or in small industrial premises. The thing is that such a finishing material is amenable to washing, and after another cleaning they outwardly become practically new.

Often paper wallpapers are used, as it is the cheapest and affordable option, which can be found in a huge range in any construction shop. In addition, it is also a safe finish, unlike many options. Paper is an eco-friendly material that can be easily replaced if necessary.

It is interesting that in recent times, you can often find original design compositions created on the basis of wallpaper. The material can be applied to entire images, while making a choice in favor of the original textures. Accordingly, everything in the hands of the owners who want to make the premises unusual. Of course, such options are also quite expensive, and this should be remembered.

Drywall for wall finishing

As a finishing material gypsum board is used more often. And all thanks to the low cost of the material, as well as practicality. One sheet of drywall can align the wall, and make it ideal smooth, even if the surface condition is simply horrific.

There are several advantages of drywall:

• Ease of installation. Everyone can make installation of gypsum plasterboard sheets. To do this, you just need to learn a little instruction for creating a frame( if necessary), and arm yourself with a screwdriver that fastens the sheets to the surface.
• Hiding communications. With the help of sheets of plasterboard it is possible to hide wires, pipes and other communications that many other finishing materials simply can not hide. However, it is worth remembering that a large distance between the base wall and plasterboard can significantly reduce the space of the room, especially if its area is very small. Also under the sheets of drywall you can lay insulation materials, soundproofing.
• The original design of the room. With the help of gypsum cardboard you can create unique design solutions up to bends, two-level surfaces and many other ideas. Of course, to create something amazing is not so simple, therefore it is best to attract professionals to such events, which will make an amazing design without much difficulty.
• You do not need to level the walls. Before using most finishing materials, it is necessary to level the surfaces beforehand so that the finishing process runs as smoothly as possible. In the case of plasterboard everything is much easier. It is enough to create a frame and begin to mount the material.

At the same time, this material has its own drawbacks:

• Hollow wall. It should be borne in mind that the hollow wall is easily damaged, and then you have to re-produce the finishing process. This greatly complicates the situation in the event that there is still some kind of material on top of the drywall that you need to get rid of when restoring the surface.
• Low moisture resistance. Classical drywall is strongly deformed under the influence of a moist environment. Moreover, under such conditions( after deformation), the material can no longer be used for the finishing process, since the gypsum board loses strength and the necessary shape. However, recently the assortment of many building stores has expanded, and it is not difficult to find moisture resistant drywall.

In any case, drywall is the best option for those owners who want to create an original design composition within a large space, including walls with bends and multi-level ceilings.

Tile for wall finishing

Tile is a classic finishing material, so nothing new about it can not be told. Often this material is used in those rooms where there is increased humidity and water sources. Accordingly, we are talking about the bathroom and the kitchen. Many manufacturers offer excellent variants of this finishing material, and often it is on the basis of tiles that unique ideas are realized. It can be huge images created by a tile, or an unusual texture that emphasizes the original interior of the room.

Unfortunately, most tiles have a high price tag, so not all owners can afford this material. At the same time, we should not forget that tiles are practically eternal material, which is quite difficult to damage, and for many years its condition will not change. Accordingly, for a small room, finishing the walls with tiles is the best option. As tile is always actual finishing material.

Wall panels for wall finishing

It's not a secret that PVC panels are often used in office buildings, educational institutions and industrial buildings. Despite this, recently this finishing material has been actively used and within the premises. Numerous manufacturers produce original design panels that can decorate any home.

Again, as with tiles, PVC panels are often mounted in the bathroom and kitchen. Similarly, the material can have on its surface an interesting texture and bright images. Positive aspects:

• Cost. Manufacturers ask for a fairly low price for the panel, so many owners can afford this finish.
• Installation. Installing panels is an elementary exercise for almost all those who took up the repair process. The entire wall can be paneled with PVC panels in record time.
• Security. In the recent past, many wall panels, which were made on the basis of plastic, were non-environmental, isolated toxic substances. Now, manufacturers are focusing on the safety of their product, so you can be sure that within the home wall panels can be used without any restrictions.

For sure the only drawback of the wall panels is their fragility. Indeed, damaging the plastic( the material from which panels are most often made) surface is incredibly simple. However, it is worth considering the fact that, if necessary, the panels can be quickly replaced, and such events will not become too expensive for the family budget.

Modern wall panels can turn out to be a chic main almost any design solution, and this must be remembered first.

Decorative stone for wall decoration

Earlier owners did not take decorative materials as best as they often looked like a miserable fake. Now everything has changed, and the producers have learned to produce truly attractive materials that are used externally for surface finishing.

More recently, in homes and other rooms, natural stone was used as a finishing material, but this resource presents a lot of problems, which are followed by the following:

• Large weight. A natural stone is very difficult to transport, especially if a large batch of material is needed. In addition, under a heavy natural stone, you need to create an appropriate base, which will withstand the weight of the finishing material.
• Dimensions of stones. If we are talking about natural stone, then each individual unit of production has its own original form, because of which it is not so easy to create a general composition using a large amount of stone. It is necessary to make a selection of stone for a long time. It is likely that some stones will be superfluous.

In turn, the decorative stone has a small weight and fixed dimensions, so that the surface finish process will go as smoothly as possible. Depending on the cost of the material, you can find a stone with unique textures, dimensions and colors. In addition, the decorative stone is no less durable than the natural material.

Paint for wall finishing

Many people are used to the fact that painting is only on the outer walls of the building, but in recent years the situation has changed significantly. With the help of paint, you can create amazing decorative compositions in any rooms and buildings, regardless of the size and specificity of the rooms.

To create a simple decorative effect, you can, for example, use a figured roller that makes even the most gray room pleasant in appearance. Often, paint is used to create a bright interior in the children's room. To do this, create colorful stripes, whole drawings.

As for the negative side of the paint, in most cases they simply do not exist. However, it must be borne in mind that before painting it is necessary to make the walls as flat as possible, since any deficiencies in the surface will be visible in this or that lighting.

In addition, on sale now you can find a huge number of types of paints, which are the best way to create this or that design. It can be matte paint, or glossy. In any case, it is best to use a roller to apply the paint, since it is in this situation that the surface will be attractive.