How to choose wallpaper for the bathroom?

The bathroom is a place to freshen up before starting the day and relax after a busy evening. The color and texture of surface materials play an important role in creating a comfortable atmosphere. Wallpaper is one of the tools in bathroom decoration.

The correct selection and the presence of good ventilation allow the use of wallpaper in the design of the bathroom.

Before purchasing, you should carefully study the information on the product packaging. It indicates the marking and describes the detailed instructions for gluing them. The marking determines the durability of the product.

By properties, wallpapers for the bathroom differ into the following types:

• Moisture resistant coatings - their surface lends itself to cleaning and washing with a soft cloth.
• Washable samples can be washed with water or an aqueous solution with a small amount of detergent.
• Permanent wallpaper is resistant to detergents and sponges.
• Wear-resistant can be cleaned using detergent solutions and a brush.
• Self-adhesive canvases are distinguished by the fact that they already have an adhesive surface, they do not need to be applied to glue. They are intended not only for walls, such wallpapers can be glued to furniture and objects.

There is a special category of moisture-resistant wallpapers that are produced with the possibility of dyeing them, they are suitable for high-quality paint.

Another of the original ways to decorate a bathroom is to glue wallpaper not only on the walls, but also on the ceiling.

When decorating a bathroom, the usual tiles and plastic panels can be replaced with wallpaper. They are more interesting due to their economy, colors and original materials of manufacture. They can be easily re-glued when deformed.

According to the material of manufacture, the following types are distinguished:

• Paper wallpaper - environmentally friendly, they are easy to use, but quickly absorb moisture. They are not suitable for use in the bathroom.

• Vinyl Is a two-layer wallpaper. The primary base can be paper, fabric or non-woven, the top decorative layer is made of polyvinyl chloride. It is polyvinyl chloride that provides wall coverings with resistance to moisture. Vinyl wallpapers are divided into foamed, flat and dense models.

1. Foamed the surface is dense and embossed, has a pronounced pattern, is suitable for painting, can imitate ceramic tiles or other hard coatings.
2. Flat Wallpaper, in contrast to foamed samples, is very thin and does not have a relief. This effect is achieved by applying a pattern and embossing the vinyl at a hot temperature. They look expensive and stylish.
3. Dense models are abrasion and moisture resistant. They are made from hard vinyl by hot stamping, through decoration they can imitate textiles and leather.

• Non-woven the webs are nonwoven fabrics based on cellulose fibers. They are held together by polymers. Several layers of non-woven fabric are pressed and impregnated with a chemical composition. They do not need additional glue. When gluing, only the walls are treated with it, which helps to maintain the shape of the wallpaper.
• Cork wallpaper is made from balsa tree, more precisely from its bark. This material is very durable and has good insulating properties. Available in the form of panels, rolls, wallpaper. Panels and rolls have a cork base and a wax-impregnated veneer surface. Cork coverings, in turn, have a paper base and a veneer top layer.They can be natural or colored.
• Liquid wallpaper is a dry mixture of silk, cotton, bamboo fibers. It is mixed with water and applied to the primed wall surface. Additionally, it can be coated with a special varnish. You don't need to think about joints, pattern matching, glue selection. These wallpapers will help create an original look even in the simplest bathroom.

• Glass fiber consist of fiberglass, they can be painted, glued both on the walls and on the ceiling. This requires special glue. Such wallpapers look very beautiful, aesthetically pleasing, environmentally friendly and resistant to moisture. The price is more expensive than other wallpapers, but they will last longer;
• Bamboo wallpaper is suitable for the bathroom if combined with more moisture-resistant canvases and placed far from sources of moisture. Natural material can deform on contact with water and swell.
• Another extraordinary decor element is the so-called "Stone wallpaper"... Silicone and polyurethane matrices simulate hard surfaces such as stone, brick, slate and others. They can have different patterns and colors. Suitable for installation in the bathroom, they perfectly tolerate high humidity conditions.

• Metallized Wallpaper is a two-layer fabric, where the base is made of fabric or paper, and the top coating is made of aluminum foil. Suitable for well-ventilated rooms;
• Moisture resistant wall murals will help to diversify the interior of the bathroom. Distinguish between self-adhesive moisture resistant fabric-based and made of polyvinyl chloride, with a glossy or matte surface.
• Oilcloth made of synthetic materials, so it is not afraid of water. Suitable for any flat surface, be it wall, mirror or tile. Oilcloth is produced on a paper, fabric backing or without a base at all. It can be embossed or foamed. Oilcloth usually has a low price.

The width of the wallpaper of domestic production is 53 and 106 centimeters. In everyday life, they are called half-meter and meter. European manufacturers produce wallpaper with a width of 70 to 100 cm.

Paper rolls are mainly produced in a half-meter version, vinyl wall coverings on a non-woven base are made wider.

Usually, the standard length of one roll is 10.05 cm. 15-meter rolls are found among vinyl wallpaper with a width of 53 cm. For one-meter vinyl wallpaper, a length of 25 m is used. There are non-standard wallpaper with a length of 50 meters.

When calculating the number of rolls, it is necessary to take into account the height of the ceiling and the number of sheets in one package.

It is recommended to purchase products only after you have thought over the general style in the bathroom. It is important to match the color of the wallpaper in the bathroom with the color of the floor, furniture and other small items. Even details such as towels or rugs can play a significant role in decoration.

Cork and bamboo wallpapers have a natural color. Such coatings are suitable for lovers of natural shades and natural themes.

Oilcloth and wallpaper will convey the beauty of vivid photographs and drawings. You can make canvases using your photos. The main thing is to choose the type of surface - matte or glossy. Gloss is good for bright colors. A matte surface will be appropriate with more restrained shades, with pastel tones.

Stone wallpaper is characterized by the use of gray, brown, sand, dark shades. Glass wallpaper can be painted after gluing. And liquid wallpaper is already on sale in color.

Options with a multi-colored pattern will help hide irregularities and defects in the wall, monochromatic, on the contrary, should be purchased for smooth walls.

Large patterns will visually reduce the size of the room. Therefore, if the bathroom area is small, choose a light wallpaper with a small pattern. In a more spacious bathroom, you can experiment with bright colors and large patterns.

Blue shades will visually expand the room and give a feeling of freshness. Soft pink, pastel shades are pleasing to the eye and have a calming effect. Green will help you cheer up in the morning and relax before bed. Shades of yellow will cheer you up and set you in a positive mood.

It will be interesting to use a two-color design of the bathroom walls. The wall can be divided into two parts, make a dark bottom and a light top. Or decorate the adjoining walls in different colors.

The modern market is replete with wallpaper with various decor options.

On sale you can find canvases with the following design:

• embossed, convex, or ordinary drawing patterns;
• geometric shapes of all kinds of shapes;
• nature theme - landscapes, animals;
• floristic motives - flora, insects, fruits;
• marine theme with the image of drops, waves, coastal beaches, with dolphins;
• abstract and bright drawings;
• imitation of materials (fabric, mosaic, glass, wood, brick, metal).

The classic style is always relevant in the design of the bathroom. Classics are restraint, practicality and elegance in one bottle. White wallpaper, pastel shades will help create a fitting interior. It is advisable to choose canvases with patterns or drawings of medium size.

If you dream of creating your own little Provence, then light wallpapers with small images of flowers and plants will come to the rescue. The color may vary depending on your preference. At your choice - lavender, pink, green, blue, light blue, brown, gray, all pastel colors.

For high-tech style, liquid wallpaper with an original texture and models with geometric patterns are perfect.

In the avant-garde and pop art, use rich colors, abstract large drawings, photo wallpapers and wallpapers with an unusual texture.

The main colors in creating a marine style are a combination of white and blue, blue, green shades. And, of course, murals with thematic images are used.

To create a Japanese style, you can safely use bamboo or cork wallpaper, photo wallpaper.

Stone wallpapers, cork, photomurals with natural motives will help create a country style. But in modern style, it is more appropriate to use plain options without any frills.

Before purchasing wall coverings, decide on the appearance of the bathroom and the style of decoration. Based on this, it is better to decide in advance what materials you will use for repairs.

It is more practical to combine wallpaper with other materials, for example, with tiled masonry or plastic panels. You can partially paint the walls using waterproof paints.

Of course, it is preferable to choose moisture-resistant models for the bathroom. The leaders in this criterion are vinyl, glass and liquid wallpapers.

In general, several zones are distinguished according to the level of humidity.

• The very first of them is directly the surface of the bathroom, sink, shower. Naturally, nothing is glued to them.
• Next is the walls around the bathroom. Water drops, splashes fall on them. Glass or liquid, durable, wear-resistant wallpapers are perfect here.
• The third zone is located on the sides of water sources at a distance of half a meter; waterproof, washable cloths of all types are applicable on these surfaces.

Taking into account all of the above types and features will help you make the final choice. It directly depends on the budget, room size, ventilation conditions, your individual preferences and creative ideas.

The undoubted advantages of using wallpaper:

• beautiful appearance;
• low price (compared to other finishing materials);
• variety of textures and colors;
• ease of use, easy enough to glue and can be removed if desired;
• the possibility of combining with other materials.

Among the minuses, it is worth noting that, in the absence of good ventilation, the texture of the wallpaper will begin to deteriorate, deformations may appear in the form of swelling, delamination, the appearance of fungal formations and mold.

Among foreign manufacturers, products from Germany (for example, Rasch, Novamur, Hohenberger), Italy (4 Seasons, Armani Casa, Giardini), Great Britain (Graham & Brown, Sanderson), Canada (Bluemountain) received good reviews from buyers.

Domestic factories are not inferior to foreigners in quality. Among the Russian factories, the following firms should be noted: Moscow Wallpaper Factory, Saratov Wallpaper, Art, Palitra, Elysium, Eurodekor, Mayakprint, Silk Plaster, Antimarker, Interio Nova ".

High-end products with exclusive design solutions are produced by Viktoria Stenova, Loymina, Malex Design.

To create a French interior in the bathroom, white wallpaper with a rich floral pattern was used. The upper part of the wall is decorated with wallpaper, and the lower part with snow-white plastic panels. This solution protects the coating from water ingress.

The wallpaper is in harmony with the Provence style bathroom, towels and a hardwood sink. The combination of light and green tones creates an atmosphere of freshness, lightness and tranquility. It is the perfect place to relax after a hard day.

With skillful use, abstract drawings can transform a room beyond recognition. A fantasy pattern with overflows in dark green tones perfectly hides the unevenness of the wall. Even the presence of a window on this wall does not spoil the overall impression of the room. The color of the flooring and side walls is in good harmony with the photo wallpaper.

The classic bathroom is decorated in warm pastel colors. The wallpapers are not full of colors, they look restrained, however, due to the delicate color and embossed texture with mother-of-pearl flowers, they create a luxurious atmosphere.

Sophistication in simplicity - this is how you can describe a bathroom with cork wallpaper. Nothing superfluous and flashy. Not a single detail strains the eye.

It is in such an environment that you can relax and unwind.

In order for the process and result of finishing the bathroom to please you, you should take into account some recommendations when gluing wallpaper:

• Pre-calculate the height of the wall and the amount of material you need. Buy products from the same batch, otherwise the color may vary.
• Think over the style and combinations of wall covering with other materials (combination with tiles, with plastic panels).
• Prepare the surface carefully, a clean and level wall is already 50% of your success. Apply filler and primer if necessary. If it is not possible to level the walls, it is better to buy embossed wallpaper.

• Before starting work, carefully read the instructions for the wallpaper and strictly follow the directions.
• Choose well glue, paints, protective varnish, read the rules for their application. When using low-quality glue, the wallpaper often peels off. Pay special attention to the processing of the joints of the canvases.
• Do not ventilate the room while you work. Air currents will interfere with the adhesion of the canvases to the wall surface.
• It is advisable to entrust the gluing of glass, "stone" wallpaper to specialists.

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