What kind of wallpaper to choose in the kitchen?

What kind of wallpaper to choose for the kitchen?

A simple question, and it's difficult to find an answer to it, because there are dozens of color and text solutions on the market, and the issue of price is also important.

Wallpaper to choose and glue - akin to the selection of kitchen appliances: they should be beautiful, and reliable( in terms of durability), are environmentally friendly, please the eye, do not collect dust and dirt and, of course, are easy to stick, especially if you want to clean upin the kitchen with their own hands.

Let's analyze the subject carefully: types, textures, color, design solutions with photos, nuances of choice. For starters - the requirements for kitchen wallpaper.

Requirements for kitchen wallpaper

In the kitchen there is always a high humidity, wet cleaning is carried out, because the wallpaper must be glued only moisture resistant.

When cooking food from a frying pan flies oil and fat in all directions, there are fatty vapors that settle down literally everywhere.

And if so, then when cleaning surfaces we use detergents, which must also withstand the wallpaper. In this case, washable.

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There is a category and supermovschihsya, which can withstand even brushing, but this is an extreme case.

Note the density, which is nothing more than strength and durability. The denser the wallpaper, the less pores in them, and therefore less dirt will settle on them.

Another important point is the lightfastness: the surfaces must be resistant to burnout, otherwise they will quickly turn yellow and get an ugly appearance.

Steam permeability is a parameter that not all sellers know about. If this indicator is high, the wallpaper quickly absorbs the sweat, which is regularly formed in a small kitchen.

And it's not a fact that they will retain their density, texture and durability with time. ..

Good wallpaper - always dense and strong.

And taking into account their composition from mineral particles( the same liquid, glass, metallized), a fire-resistant coating is obtained, which can temporarily localize the fire in a certain area.

When choosing wallpaper for the kitchen, always look at the markings on the marking( see photo): "wave" indicates moisture resistance, and "wave with a brush" - about resistance to mechanical impact and damage.

Paper wallpaper paste - not the most suitable option! Do not buy them at a cheap price. Paper will serve on the walls only a year and just spoil.

Also it is not necessary to take from textiles( cotton, silk, linen): they certainly look exotic, that's just all the evaporation, smells and smoke soak up with a bang.

Thus, the best option is the ones that with the wave and with the brush on the packaging, that is, washable. It is them that should be glued in the kitchen.

The best version of wallpaper: washable and only

When choosing washable wallpaper( and any material for repair in general), read the label on the package for the degree of moisture resistance, it is indicated necessarily.

All washable wallpaper is divided into 4 groups:

1. Water resistant: if necessary, they are wiped with a damp sponge, but only gently, without pressure;
2. Washable: they can be wiped with a damp cloth with a mild soapy solution;
3. Superfine: high strength, wiped with a sponge with a tool without abrasive;
4. Ultra-washable, resistant to friction: wallpaper can be brushed, washed with alkaline agents, suitable even for the bathroom.

Non-woven - durable, moisture-proof, easy to clean. They consist of 70% cellulose and, in fact, are non-woven fabric.

There are single and double layers, covered with vinyl, cloth, paper and under painting( preferably a layer of washable paint).

Acrylic - multi-layered, have a three-dimensional surface pattern on a foam polymer substrate, so they do not tolerate cleaning or hard rags. Lightly wipe with a damp cloth and only.

Vinyl - resistant wallpaper that retains the pattern and color when washing and rubbing with a sponge, as it is protected by a film. This is the most practical version of the wallpaper for the kitchen.

Plus - they are similar to natural materials, have a variety of patterns.

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Are divided into 3 types: foamed under coloring, flat without a relief surface, vinyl( for kitchens) - dense and the most durable.

But it is worthwhile to know that the volumetric vinyl pattern is difficult to clean - the dirt accumulates on it quickly.

Steklooboi - made of natural components, strong, hide any irregularities on the wall, do not tear. At the same time, the vapor is trapped, hydrophobic.

If desired, they can be repainted at least 10 times, and they will retain their texture and color.

Liquid - the wallpaper is not in rolls, but as a mixture, cover the walls like paint. Dilute with water and then apply with a roller. Mineral crumb and all sorts of sparkles create a volume texture.

They have high hygroscopicity, they pass moisture, which can be avoided if they are treated with acrylic clear varnish after drying.

The plus is that they can easily be repainted in case of repair( especially in a small kitchen).

Metal - a wonder, little presented in the domestic market. They are a paper with a porous base, which is covered with foil, paint and pattern.

Technically, they are called "metallized", i.e.covered with metal - the notorious aluminum foil.

Suitable for expensive kitchen in an expensive apartment: bronze, silver or gold plating create an unprecedented gloss and luxury.

At the same time, the surface of the wallpaper is easily washed, albeit in a gentle mode.

The conclusion can be made the following: take any that are strictly washable or supermine so as not to worry about cleaning them, and the type of coverage does not really matter.

About the design and colors of

The choice of colors and design of wallpaper depends on the size of the kitchen and the overall style of its "mood".

What color and style is better to choose wallpaper in the kitchen?

Next - a list of all the nuances that should be considered when choosing wallpaper for color and painting:

• In a small kitchen there will be more space visually, if you paste strictly light wallpaper or under a light color( as in the photo);
• Dark color reduces visually the room, so it is appropriate only for large kitchens;
• Orange, yellow, brown, beige and golden colors are the most comfortable, but only if they are not dark, deep;
• The choice of color mostly depends on the style of the kitchen: for hi-tech white and black color is needed, for pop art - strictly bright non-acidic, for country / provence - natural color, like wood and stone;
• If the kitchen has a lot of decorative elements or unusual furniture, then the wallpaper should be solid, without saturated color;
• Do not forget about how the color influences your mood: yellow and orange colors will cheer up, red will raise appetite, blue on the contrary reduces, blue relaxes, green pacifies. But these colors should not be either faded or heavily saturated - somewhere in the middle. And with respect to black, purple, dark brown - they are not recommended;
• If the kitchen passes into another room( dining room, living room), then the wallpaper should be kept in the same style and be the same color as the neighboring room. Or do take under painting.
• Pokleit apron wallpaper - mauveton. The glass panel is better;
• If you want to buy and combine two types of wallpaper in the kitchen, then they should be combined correctly - tonally and at the same time one of the wallpaper colors should be initially dominant, for example: if all furniture and equipment are light, white or cream colored,olive ", then the main color of the wallpaper will be similar. With this wallpaper will help to share space in the kitchen. Or a smooth transition from a light kitchen to a darker living room is possible, if the second color is correctly selected in an intermediate tone;
• Wallpapers can be glued niches for all accessories - select a separate color, which adds to the originality( example in the photo);
• Rarely the wallpaper is glued in a scrappy way, but only in the case of an apron or a wall near the dining table. If you paste completely, you get an inaccurate appliqué that will strain your eyes and distract, especially in a small kitchen.

If the kitchen is simple furniture, then better use wallpaper with a complex ornament( in a small kitchen is not worth it).Any large drawings immediately compress the room, and small, on the contrary, it will increase.

Vertical and horizontal strips( non-greasy) lift visually the ceiling. All wallpaper beige, golden, cream colors, with simple drawings and under painting - the most versatile.

Also worth paying attention to all kinds of prints and photo-wallpapers that are on the market( see photo): hieroglyphs, animals, pictures( broken into puzzles) - there are many variations.

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You just do not succumb to a momentary impulse, and see minutes 2-3.If the photos start to "call your eyes up", then this option should be dropped immediately.

If you want to paste wallpaper on the kitchen, then choose the best among the washable - they are outwardly beautiful and will last for many years, since they are designed for "ruthless" mode of use in conditions of humidity and aggressive environment.

For a small kitchen, any wallpaper is good, the main thing is not to lose with the drawing, the geometry of which has the property to change the sense of space itself.