Home is an important place. Here a person rests, gains strength. Since ancient times, special attention has been paid to the design of a dwelling. Everything that surrounds a person should complement each other, create a complete picture.
Interior design should meet the tastes and wishes of the owner, but also create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. Textiles are the best option for making a person feel good. Fabric is always associated with warmth and comfort.
They used to hang carpets on the walls. They decorated, as a rule, one wall. The modern building materials market allows you to turn your home into a cozy nest. This was made possible by the advent of textile wallpapers for walls.
About what fabric wallpapers are and how they differ, how to glue them, what rooms they are suitable for, what combinations are considered fashionable, read the article below.
Varieties of fabric wallpapers
Textile-based wallpapers are classified not only by the material that makes up the decorative layer, but also by the base. There are two options here: paper or non-woven. Of course, the paper base is less durable, but easier to glue. If you wishsave money, but at the same time decorate the interior with a cloth, paper-based wallpaper is the ideal solution.
Textile wallpaper on a non-woven basis is quite capricious, but has its advantages: long service life, denser material. For such a coating, it is worth choosing a special glue. The price, respectively, will be slightly higher than the previous option.
Linen
Linen wallpapers are a budget option. That is why they are the most common. The composition of such a fabric includes not only natural linen, but also additional synthetic threads.
It is recommended to use linen in rooms with normal humidity levels. They are not suitable for use in the kitchen, as they absorb odors and fumes very strongly. Carefully fitted joints create the impression of a solid canvas. Thanks to the natural raw materials that are included in the composition, the wallpaper is absolutely safe and hypoallergenic.
Silk
In this type of wall covering, the main element of the composition is viscose. It is called silk only because silk threads are used in the production. And also due to the fact that textiles have a reflection characteristic of silk. Silk in its pure form is used by manufacturers only for the manufacture of wall panels. Accordingly, the price of such a decorative coating will be very high. The article presents a photo of textile wallpaper with a silk decorative layer.
This type of wallpaper has not only luxurious externalcharacteristics, but also long service life. The quality of silk wallpaper is much better compared to linen. The material will look good in the bedroom or hall. Suitable for absolutely any style of interior.
Considering all the positives, you should pay attention to the cons:
- The material is difficult to paste, so you must have at least minimal experience with it.
- The base must have a perfectly flat surface, pasting requires not only financial costs for additional leveling materials, but also temporary ones.
- It is difficult to form the joints of the canvases.
Felt
Felt wallpapers are both natural and synthetic. The basis is often paper. But the decorative layer is made of threads of felt or polypropylene. Polypropylene is a type of polyethylene, so this material cannot be considered environmentally friendly. But unlike natural felt, polypropylene is more convenient to use.
Felt fabric has a number of advantages:
- Serves as heat and sound insulation.
- Durable.
- Does not fade in the sun.
- Can be used even on uneven surfaces.
- Breathable.
But, like any material, felt wallpaper has a drawback - the accumulation of dust. Synthetic canvas is easy to clean. Special tools will come to the rescue, and you can also use a washing vacuum cleaner. But natural felt for cleaning will require a specialized team.
ThisThe cover will look great in both the living room and the bedroom. Felt coating is often used for ceilings. Felt wallpapers allow you to combine very bold interior solutions, allow you to combine styles and materials.
Jute
Jute wallpaper consists of a paper base, which is covered with a natural jute fabric interwoven with linen threads. The most important difference of such a coating is its long service life.
The canvas can be used in absolutely any room, including the kitchen. The material is resistant to odors and dust. The service life of such wallpaper is quite long. The fact is that jute is a plant that is used in the manufacture of ropes.
Velours
This is the most expensive type of textile covering. The composition of such a canvas is paper and nylon pile. The material accumulates dust very strongly, so the wallpaper is better to use, for example, in the bedroom.
But it is worth noting that velor wallpapers look very expensive. They also have a characteristic reflection of nylon. This gives the room a special charm. In sunny weather, you can watch the play of colors.
How to glue textile wallpapers
Pasting wallpaper with a fabric layer is not the easiest process. It is better if you have already experienced similar work. Manipulations with textile wallpapers have a number of features:
- Surface preparation. The wall should be smooth, without cracks and holes. It is advisable to level the surface and prime with the adhesive that will be used for gluing.
- Before you start the repair,carefully read the instructions included in the package. It should contain information on how to properly glue the wallpaper, what kind of glue to use. If for some reason the necessary glue is not available, then choose a special glue for textile wallpapers.
- Paper-based wallpaper after glue treatment is left for 5 minutes, this time is enough to apply glue to the wall. If the base is non-woven, then only the surface of the wall is covered with glue.
- For smoothing it is better to use a brush of medium hardness, the movements should be from top to bottom. The rag and roller can create bubbles that are difficult to get rid of.
- Accuracy is paramount. Adhesive that gets on the fabric can form a stain, which subsequently ruins the look. If this still happened, then you need to wipe the canvas with a damp cloth.
- It is strictly forbidden to make folds on fabric wallpaper.
- Many experts advise gluing wallpaper in the following way: cut the roll lengthwise into separate canvases. Mark each canvas at the top. The first cut is glued as usual, and the marked place should be on top. The next piece needs to be flipped. This method will help to avoid color mismatch between the left and right edges.
Pros and cons
Repair is always a difficult process, and the choice of wallpaper requires a special approach. After all, it is necessary to take into account the color, and the style of the interior, and lighting. Here you need to study both the pros and cons well. To analyze all the advantages, as well as to understand what disadvantages textile wallpapers have, a detailed list will help.
Benefits:
- Luxury external performance.
- Suitable for any style and interior design.
- Eco-friendly and natural materials.
- Safe, non-allergenic.
- Variety of color palette, patterns, ornaments.
Flaws:
- High cost compared to others in this category.
- Accumulate dust.
- Require careful surface preparation.
Fashion trends in the interior
The interior, for the design of which textile wallpapers are used, is always filled with warmth and comfort. Textiles as a way of decorating walls has an ancient history. This is understandable, because it is the fabric that creates such an atmosphere that is conducive to rest and relaxation.
Fashion does not stand still, this also applies to the interior. If earlier people selected wallpaper for walls according to the service life, now more attention is paid to the color scheme. Designers have long established the boundaries between rooms and, accordingly, their decoration. Wallpaper that looks good in a bedroom won't work well in a living room.
Each color sets its own atmosphere. Before deciding on a color, you need to understand what the main style of the interior is. For example, for a classic strict design, it is best to choose dark and saturated shades. You can choose a plain wallpaper or with a large pattern. This will add mystery and luxury to the interior.
But the bedroom, even if the overall style is classic, worth doingin neutral color. It can be beige, light pink or green. The most important thing is that the color does not irritate the eyes. The emphasis is usually on one wall. This may be a panel of textile fights. This decor looks impressive and harmonizes with any style.
Designers pay special attention to unusual shades, such as eggplant, aquamarine, orange, bright shades of green. These colors create a cozy and positive atmosphere, look great in a nursery or living room. Cool colors such as blue or blue should be avoided.
These are the main fashion trends in interior design. Colors that are popular now will be in trend for a long time. Also, do not forget about the classics, which always take a leading position. And this means that your taste will be appreciated.
