Duplex wallpaper: what is it, types and features of choice

Duplex wallpaper is widely represented in the market of finishing materials and is a very common wall covering. Due to their elegance and variety of types, they make it possible to embody bold design ideas into reality and serve as an independent element of decor. The leader in the production of duplex wallpaper is Germany, whose enterprises produce a wide range of products with a wide variety of colors and textures.

Duplex wallpaper is one of the most sought after and purchased wall coverings. Their popularity and growing demand are due to the following advantages:

• strength and durability coating is achieved due to the multilayer structure of the material. The wallpaper is resistant to moderate mechanical stress, and the presence of a special protective layer guarantees high moisture and light resistance. This allows many duplex models to be used in rooms with high humidity and in rooms well-lit by the sun;

• thick embossed or corrugated models are fine hide defects and visually align the walls. The use of many types of duplex products eliminates the need for pattern selection, which ensures easy installation and no scraps. Wallpaper designed for self-painting provides a lot of room for design solutions and can be painted up to 10-15 times. The clarity of the embossed pattern on the embossed wallpaper is not disturbed;

• material absolutely environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic... All models (with the exception of textiles) are not prone to the accumulation of static electricity, which makes them dust-repellent. The products are easy to care for and have excellent sound and heat insulation properties.

Duplex wallpaper is a multi-layer canvas, the layers of which can be made of either one or different materials. Non-woven or thick paper is used as the main layer, followed by a decorative layer, which is covered across with a protective film that protects the surface from negative external factors.

According to the structure of the canvas, the products are of the following types:

• coarse fiber... For their manufacture, pressed shavings are used, placed between two layers of thick paper. It depends on its size what the surface structure will be: they distinguish between coarse and fine-grained texture. The products are heavy and require the use of special glue during installation. The advantage of the model is the absence of the need to select a pattern for sticking and the high strength of the canvas;

• embossed. The manufacturing technology consists in passing through the rollers of a paper web, which acquires a given relief pattern. Further, it can be colored. Both wet and dry embossing methods are used. The advantage of this type is the absence of synthetic additives and the possibility of purchasing products for painting;

• smooth... These are monochrome options that are available with or without a ready-made decorative pattern. They can be used for painting and are lightweight. They are popular due to the choice of inexpensive options.The disadvantage is the need to select a pattern if available, and the requirement for an absolutely flat surface for mounting.

• corrugated... In production, flexographic printing is used. The surface is covered with continuous undulating corrugated folds, which gives the wallpaper an exquisite and expensive look.

According to the materials of manufacture, duplex wallpaper can have the following design:

• models with a vinyl layer. The basis of such a canvas is non-woven fabric, covered with foam vinyl on top, which perfectly imitates various surfaces. Such wallpapers can have the texture of wood bark, marble, natural stones, brickwork or metal. This material is sufficiently moisture resistant, which allows wet surface treatment without the risk of damaging the canvas. The lifespan of vinyl wallpaper is 15 years. The disadvantage of these models is poor air exchange, which can lead to mold and mildew;

• textile models... A feature of such products is the presence of a woven layer made in the form of textile fibers, or one-piece woven fabric. The advantage of these models is good ventilation and environmental friendliness. Wallpaper has high heat and sound insulation properties, which makes them very popular and in demand. The service life of textile wallpaper is from 10 to 15 years. Among the disadvantages can be noted the low antistatic properties of the material, which leads to the accumulation of dust, and the lack of moisture-repellent properties.

• models with natural fibers. In the manufacture of such wallpaper, bamboo, jute, reed or sisal fibers are used as the top decorative layer. The products are absolutely harmless and durable. Cleaning can be done with a damp cloth without risk of damaging the surface. They look original and aesthetically pleasing in the interior;

• paper models... The canvas consists of dense paper layers that are glued together using a special hot glue technology. This process is used to make smooth models. The advantage is low cost, low weight and absolute environmental safety of products. The disadvantages include low moisture resistance, the impossibility of wet cleaning and a not very long service life.

Duplex wallpaper is unpretentious and does not require expensive maintenance. Dust from the surface of the web is removed with a dry brush or vacuum cleaner. It is enough to iron a fresh greasy stain with an iron through a dry paper towel:

• Dry dirt can be easily removed with an eraser;
• vinyl models are fully washable.

The first step in choosing duplex wallpaper should be counting the required number of rolls. It is made by simple calculations, in which the area of ​​all surfaces to be pasted is summed up and divided by 5.5. This indicator indicates the area of ​​one roll. It should be noted that when choosing materials that require the selection of a pattern, you need to purchase 1-2 additional rolls, depending on the area of ​​the room.

It should also be borne in mind that not all models are glued end-to-end. Many products require overlapping labels. It is important that all purchased rolls are from the same batch, this will eliminate the mismatch of shades. The second stage should be the choice of the material of manufacture. For wet rooms, you need to choose vinyl models, and paper two-layer wallpaper, as well as products made from natural fibers, are suitable for a children's room.Due to their tendency to accumulate dust, it is not recommended to glue textile options in such rooms.

The next step will be to determine the external design of the wallpaper: whether models with ready-made decorative design will be needed or whether they are supposed to be painted on their own. The final step will be to choose a comfortable price and browse catalogs. Budget options for duplex wallpaper made in Russia can be purchased at a price of 500 to 700 rubles per roll. German premium models can cost up to 4 thousand rubles.

Duplex wallpaper has a lot of positive reviews. Consumers note a wide variety of colors and textures and the ability to choose material for any purpose and room style. Attention is drawn to the possibility of hiding the curvature of walls and minor defects thanks to the volumetric structure of the wallpaper... The presence of vinyl moisture-resistant models that can replace tiles in the bathroom and kitchen is positively assessed. The presence of canvases for self-painting also raises approval.

Among the shortcomings, difficulties are noted in the installation of heavy, coarse-fiber wallpaper. Also, the departure of the corners of volumetric and thick canvases is noted. But this rather means a violation of the technology of the sticker, than indicates the low quality of the wallpaper. Attention is drawn to the accumulation of dust in the folds of corrugated options.

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