Wallpaper for Venetian plaster: features and design options

Not everyone can afford marble finishing. Even a natural imitation in the form of Venetian plaster will not be affordable for everyone. But the aristocratic interior can be recreated with the help of analogs such as Venetian wallpaper. With this design of the walls of the house, you can not only create a bohemian atmosphere of comfort and beauty, but also save money.

Venetian houses stood on wooden piles, and so that natural stone would not weigh down the load-bearing walls, the builders came up with imitation plaster. It was also called liquid marble, as it consisted of small pieces of this stone.

It is used for both interior and exterior decoration. Its only drawback is that both the material itself and the work on its installation are quite expensive. Italian paintable wallpaper is great for a corridor. Similar types of decoration could be seen in ancient palaces.

Wallpaper for plastering is nothing more than ordinary rolled canvases. They can be non-woven or paper backed. Like many other models, they are made of vinyl, which greatly simplifies their gluing. The nature and complexity of gluing Venetian wallpaper will depend on the composition of the material.

The peculiarity of gluing wallpaper on a paper basis is that the glue is applied both to the material and to the wall. The non-woven surface of the material allows the adhesive base to be applied only to wallpaper.

The peculiarity of these wallpapers is also that they are much heavier than usual. And the thicker they are, the more realistic the simulation effect will be.

The positive qualities of Venetian wallpaper include:

• Strength. Due to their thickness, these canvases are less susceptible to damage during operation and during gluing.
• Moisture resistance. Non-woven fabrics can be washed with all kinds of household products, excluding those that contain aggressive chemicals (chlorine).
• Light resistance. Long exposure to sunlight does not fade the wallpaper.

• Durability. Due to its high strength, resistance to moisture, light and dust, these wallpapers explain their durability.
• Dust resistant. In the manufacture of wallpaper, a special composition is applied to them, which repels dust.
• Ease of gluing. The material can be glued on very quickly. It will take much longer to apply several layers of plaster. In addition, the canvases have straight edges, which facilitates smooth joining and pattern compatibility.

• Low cost. Compared to real Venetian plaster, the price of wallpaper will be affordable for almost any buyer.
• Big choice. Considering the style of the interior, you can choose wallpaper with any texture and decorative elements.

When gluing "Venetian" in one room, it is important that the batch numbers of the rolls are the same. Otherwise, the difference in the shades of the canvases will be noticeable after they are glued.

The term of paper wallpaper is limited to 6 - 8 years. Venetian canvases can last and not lose their appearance for more than 15 years. If fiberglass is present in the material of Venetian wallpaper, the service life is increased to 30 years.Unlike many other types of wallpaper, Venetian models can be glued in the kitchen or bathroom due to their high moisture and heat resistance.

This makes it easier to make the "docking" of all parts perfect. Thanks to the antique style, with the help of such wallpapers, you can recreate the most unique design, maintaining all the subtleties of the stylistic direction.

Each type of "Venetian" can look differently in the interior. In order to more accurately recreate the style of the room, it is worth navigating in the main types of products. There are three types of Venetian wallpaper on the construction market:

The variety of colors and textures of Venetian wallpaper amazes with its palette and allows you to embody any design idea. There are views that transform not only the classic interior, but also many other modern styles, such as high-tech, minimalism, urbanism, loft.

• textured;

• liquid;

• non-woven base.

Of all the popular types, textured wallpaper most closely imitates Venetian plaster due to its embossed surface. Most often, they are not used as a decoration for the entire wall, but only for inserts created as a design accent.

Their only drawback is instability to damage. If the coating is touched frequently, it may lose its presentable appearance. This should be taken into account when choosing such wallpaper for the bathroom, where towels, bathrobes and body care accessories are often hung on the walls.

Unlike textured models, non-woven wallpaper is more wear-resistant. They are applied over the entire area of ​​the room, they look very expensive and noble. They differ from other species in one characteristic detail in the form of a gold thread or a mother-of-pearl insert. Designers use these wallpapers in a variety of colors in a classic or loft style.

The advantage of non-woven wallpaper is that it does not require special preparation of the walls before gluing, and the paint can be applied directly to their surface. These walls will always recreate the classic atmosphere in the room, adding a light touch of antiquity. There are a wide variety of colors of these wallpapers. Choose from vibrant shades of green, pink or red to create a modern, catchy interior. More traditional colors are suitable for a classic design project, and the highlight will be the slight scuffs and cracks that are inherent in Venetian coatings.

Additional light sources in the form of sconces, as well as decorative inserts on the walls in the form of moldings, will add vintage signs to the room.

Liquid wallpaper "Venetian" is the most sophisticated look. They are sold in a transparent bag in the form of a mixture containing cotton fiber, cellulose, sometimes silk, seaweed or silver lurex. The color of the mix matches the final finish. In terms of external indicators, liquid wallpaper may be inferior to the other two types, but in the evenness of application, they surpass all options.

They are applied seamlessly with a spatula, and the porous structure allows you to isolate the room from extraneous sounds. In addition, due to the natural fibers present in the composition, they are able to protect the surface from dust. Therefore, they are applied both in residential and office premises.

Many effects can be recreated with Venetian canvases thanks to their decorative finishes. Wallpaper with metal inserts in bronze, copper or silver will always look unusual. Such a coating shimmers luxuriously and creates a real bourgeois gloss.

The marble effect is another design option that will replace the expensive analogue and give the room an atmosphere of grandeur and tranquility.Such wallpapers are suitable for a bedroom, a solemn design of a living room. Designers use marbled wallpaper to create medieval influences, including the Baroque style.

The living room is the main room in the house, where guests are most often received. Therefore, you should not choose variegated colors for her. Best of all, if it is a wallpaper of calm shades with a pronounced embossed surface. You can choose a wall with good lighting and decorate it with Venetian plaster, and stick ordinary wallpaper on the rest of the walls.

Combinations between "Venetian" varieties are also welcome. It will be much easier to make them than trying to repeat and dock a drawing of the same type of plaster.

Bright colors for the living room are suitable if the room is spacious and well lit during the day. As well as combining, bright areas can be recreated on a separate wall.

Venetian inserts can also be made in the bedroom, focusing on the wall with the bed. Here you can give free rein to design imagination. For the loft style, gray and light shades are suitable, for the classic - patterned models with mandatory lighting in the bed area. When combining regular and Venetian wallpaper, it is recommended to stick to the same tone.

In a classic style kitchen, combined walls with frames and moldings are welcome. The interior will turn out to be especially beautiful if you choose the appropriate furniture with original semi-antique fittings.

Venetian vinyl wallpaper is ideal for any kitchen because of its durability. Plain wallpaper in calm tones is suitable for a modern style; it is also worth choosing furniture of appropriate colors.

This will not only complement the "Venetian" decoration, but also add zest to the interior.

In some cases, it may seem that the Venetian wallpaper has excessive pomp. But no other coatings will emphasize so brightly all the luxury and high cost of the interior for such a small price. Therefore, it is worth using them in the repair of not only large spacious houses, but also small apartments, because modern cladding allows you to create appropriate design options for any room.

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