Ten years ago, the question is, the question of separating the walls of the bathroom did not stand. But today, taking into account the advanced technological opportunities and abundance of various building materials, it becomes relevant. The standard tile is already starting to slowly leave the fashion, the plastic looks in the girl, the lining is not always relevant, and the bathroom wallpaper is just what you need.
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Wallpaper varieties for the bathroom
The popularity of such finishing material as a wallpaper is caused by a relatively inexpensive price, simplicity of installation and a rich palette of various options. These factors pushed the manufacturers firms to create a completely new product that would allow significantly expanding the possibility of using this product. The idea in the form of several wallpaper options was embodied:
- wash
- moisture-resistant vinyl,
- self-adhesive
- liquid.
Each of the options possesses both its advantages and disadvantages on which we will dwell in more detail.
Washable bathroom wallpapers
This product appeared at the beginning of the two thousandths and at first did not differ in the stated characteristics. Nevertheless, today the washable wallpaper is a fairly high-quality wear-resistant material.
Its main feature - a special impregnation, which creates on the surface of the microfilm. repels moisture. This allows you to wash your wallpaper with a damp cloth, and even pour water on them without any texture changes.
Most often they are used in children's rooms and the kitchen, where the contamination of the walls in order. Although the material and has a sufficiently good waterproofing properties, it is not suitable for a bathtub.
This is due to the operating conditions of the room. In the bath is always high humidity, in itself, it is not terrible for wallpaper, but couples negatively affects them. Couples are able to penetrate the protective film and accumulated in the paper texture of the wallpaper. As a result, they will begin to come off the walls and tear. Furthermore, even slight damage to the protective film causes the whole strip unusable.
Even high-quality ventilation of premises and the extremely cautious attitude to the walls can not guarantee absolute protection.
Sometimes, after the repair is a few rolls of wallpaper, which throw a pity, as there is no place to put. Not to throw material, it can be applied to the bathroom, but the entire surface will need to process the transparent water-resistant varnish. Disadvantage - the appearance and very poor ventilation walls.
Vinyl wallpapers for the bathroom
Replace washable wallpaper were vinyl. But their cost is higher, so the competition to each other they are not accounted for. Wallpaper vinyl-based moisture barrier already possess certain properties that arise from the material properties.
But this is not enough to withstand the tough load in the bathroom. They are impregnated and coated with special additives, which reduce the destructive action of steam and water at no. These wallpapers:
- wear-resistant,
- durable
- not overwritten by washing,
- not moldy.
We must not forget that the wallpaper vinyl-based, as well as washable, made of paper. It is important to go well in the places fit perfectly capture the top and bottom edge. The smallest slot will lead to the fact that it starts to form condensate. The weight of adhesive and moisture will gradually move away from the wall, resulting in a sheet drop off. Just paste it again does not work, because the moisture from the back side is likely to cause the appearance of mold, therefore, will have to make a chemical processing or re-plastering of the walls.
Self-adhesive wallpaper washable bathroom
In contrast to the above, this option does not have in its composition. It is fully made of PVC. Considering that the plastic is completely indifferent to the water, this option is one of the most reliable.
On the other hand, they are not always sold in construction stores and are represented by a sufficiently poor assortment. This circumstance forces to contact specialized private firms that make wallpapers with the desired pattern and the corresponding size.
Another drawback is the complexity of dismantling. They are removed using a constructional hair dryer, but it is necessary to do it extremely carefully, otherwise the material melts and sticks to the wall, which will be quite difficult enough.
The durability and reliability of the material with more than compensate all its minor flaws.
Liquid Wallpaper in the bathroom
Are the most modern and popular material. Initially, there is a dry powder, which consists of a wallpaper base and special protective additives that ensure moisture resistance of the material and protection against fungus, mold and bacteria.
Liquid wallpaper is bred by water and then applied to the wall as plaster. This is one of the main advantages of the material. Possessing high adhesion it makes preliminary plastering walls optional. Due to the soft binder based, the wallpaper is easily fill in any cracks and irregularities, as a result, the perfectly smooth surface is obtained.
Some varieties of this material imitate natural stone, it is better to use them in the houses of the old building, where to find a straight corner and make beacons quite difficult. The textured application technology will allow visually to correct this flaw.
It is a bathroom wallpaper, the price of which is justified with quality. Pleasant, soft to the touch texture, unlimited service life, the richest variety of execution options and the ability to embody any designer solutions.
The only drawback is the lack of good distributors in small cities, but this is a temporary phenomenon. To understand what this material is present, watch the bathroom wallpaper:
How to choose safe wallpaper
To buy a bathroom wallpaper, which will be safe for health, you need to carefully read the composition. Most protective additives are made from the products of the oil chemical industry. From the point of view of molecular composition, they include volatile compounds that are fairly easy to evaporate into the environment. Among them are distinguished:
- safe
- permissible
- poisonous.
Safe impregnations do not possess any odor, this is the main criterion, which is distinguished by environmentally friendly wallpaper from the Himprom product.
Permissible impregnations highlight the smell, but it practically does not feel. With good ventilation, the pair of chemicals will be quickly faster than they will have time to harm the body.
Insecure impregnations are distinguished by a sharp, unpleasant odor similar to acetone, varnish or gasoline. The selected pairs, heavier than air, so settle in the room and affect human health.
The first sign is headaches, then pain in the liver, problems with a circulatory system and neurosis are starting. Long stay in the room leads to the appearance of hallucinations.
The use of so malicious components is due to the fact that their cost is not large and allowed to significantly save on production.
The smell can not be forgotten to specify on the label or somehow disguise, it is the most faithful sign of product quality.
If you consider the question from chemistry, any acetates and benzene are considered extremely dangerous and are not compatible with domestic daily use.
Technology sticking
How long will the wallpaper last, it depends first of all from the quality of sticking. Consider this process as detailed as possible:
- divide the wallpaper glue (under the appropriate type of wallpaper) in the proportions indicated on the pack,
- well stir and give glue to stand up within 20-30 minutes,
- during this time, prepare the wallpaper strip,
- it is necessary to cut it with a reserve at least 4 cm on top and bottom,
- mark the back side of the adhesive stripes and folded in half, in this position to leave for 5-10 minutes,
- while the wallpaper is soaked, lubricate the wall with glue,
- straighten and stick strip (from the ceiling to the floor).
It is better to perform all the work together, it will not only allow to save time, but also provide the quality of sticking.
Important moment - seams. They are rolled by a special plastic roller, while, after the first rolling of the edge, it is necessary to bend, once again wrapped with glue and finally fix it.
Running the wallpaper with an exceptionally special plastic spatula, and in the event that the bandwidth is more than one meter - roller.
The places of fitting wallpaper to the ceiling is better to close with moldings, and to the floor - plinths.
This technique is applicable only for paper wallpapers, consider how to work with other types.
Self-adhesive wallpapers consist of a drawing and rear part with a protective film. In order to secure the strip on the wall, you must remove the protective film and gently stick the wallpaper. To improve the adhesion, the surface of the wall and the rear part must be moistened with water, for these purposes a manual pulverizer is used.
The band is glued for 5-7 minutes, so all fold and irregular bubbles need to be removed as quickly as possible. This is done by a plastic spatula. In addition, sticking is allowed only on the perfectly smooth surface, there should be no cracks on the wall or cracks.
As for liquid wallpapers, the installation technology is very similar to the plaster. The only difference, the solution should be straightened at least 12 hours, it is necessary to use it within two weeks. In the divorced form, the wallpaper is stored in a cool, non-ventilated room without access of direct sunlight.
All the same options that are characteristic of conventional plaster are allowed:
- texture,
- fur coat,
- smooth
- pattern,
- christmas tree.
The method of applying exactly the same. Dry liquid wallpaper after about 24 hours. After that, they are fully prepared for use.
For all types of wallpaper, one common feature is characteristic, the glue is extremely poorly reacting to drafts. Therefore, when performing work, the air movement must be maximally limited, open windows or input doors are categorically not allowed.
Recommended firms
Many firms are engaged in the production of moisture resistant wallpaper. For this, they do not need large industrial power or the presence of a team of highly qualified specialists. Because of this, it is desirable to buy products of only proven trademarks that have proven themselves not only in Russia, but also around the world. Among them:
- Senideco,
- Silkcoat,
- Cotex,
- Stenol,
- Bioplast.
Senideco is the largest concern in Europe, which specializes in the production of wallpaper. Firm French, it affects both the variety of options and their quality. Many years of experience and own design bureaus allow companies to make a unique and reliable product.
In second place in popularity, also the French company Cotex. The main and most importantly - is self-adhesive and photo wallpaper. Nevertheless, there are moisture-resistant vinyls in the assortment, and liquid wallpaper. We give way to the leader only with a palette of flowers.
Silkcoat is a brand from Turkey. With high enough product quality, it is much cheaper than Europeans. Products are represented only by the most fashionable and modern gamma colors, but there is no longer worth expecting a lot of diversity.
Stenol is the leading Russian wallpaper manufacturer. In the market, she appeared recently, but already managed to acquire fans. This is primarily due to the revolutionary production technology, which allows the use of only natural materials. All products are absolutely safe for health.
Another domestic manufacturer - Bioplast. It is exclusively producing liquid wallpaper. The market appeared more than five years ago. The range is quite restrained, but the price is one of the most affordable.
Depending on the region, the store and manufacturer's company, the cost of wallpaper varies:
- for washes 1-3 dollars for 1 square. m,
- for vinyl 2-6 dollars for 1 square. m,
- for self-adhesive 3-4 dollars (if under the order, then up to 10) for 1 square meters. m,
- for liquid 10-15 dollars per 1 kg.
Cheaper products are either manufactured by a handicraft method, or is illegally obtained with a violation of tax or customs legislation.
