When carrying out repairs of any premises, the need to finish the walls cannot be ignored. To do this, today there are many materials that have different characteristics and require the use of a specific application, gluing or installation technology. If you started updating one of the rooms of your apartment or house, then the article will be useful for you.
Wall coverings: types
Wall coverings are presented today in a wide variety. Among them it is worth highlighting:
- tile,
- wallpaper,
- paint,
- decorative plaster,
- panels.
Quite often, artificial decorative stone is used for wall decoration. With its help in the interior, you can select individual zones. As for ceramic tiles, they are durable, practical and durable. Most oftenused for finishing kitchens, bathrooms, toilets. For living rooms, children's rooms and bedrooms, wallpaper is relevant, which is still one of the most common ways to decorate walls.
For the kitchen, for example, it is better to prefer the vinyl variety of this material. For the bedroom, paper wallpapers, characterized by environmental friendliness, will be an excellent solution. Washable wallpaper can be applied even in the bathroom. They are easy to care for and have a much longer life than their traditional counterparts.
Varieties of plaster
Wall coverings are also represented by decorative plaster. It is classified into several varieties, among which:
- water based formulations;
- structural blends;
- Venetian plaster;
- polymer;
- silicate-silicone;
- phlox;
- lime-sand;
- based on marble chips;
- water free.
Technical characteristics of plaster "Bark beetle"
One of the popular types of decorative plaster is Bark beetle 2. If we are talking about Ceresit CT 35, then for this composition the grain size varies from 2.5 to 3.5 mm. As for the density of the dry mix, then it is approximately equal to 1.4 kg / dm3. You need to knead such a volume of the composition that you can work out within an hour.25 kg of dry plaster will take about 5.6 liters of water.
Such wall coverings should be used within a certain rangetemperatures. As for white plaster, this limit is +5 - +30 ° C, for colored plaster the range is somewhat larger and is +9 - +30 ° C. When applied to brick and concrete, adhesion will be 0.5 MPa. Some consumers are interested in impact resistance. If the surface is hit with a hammer, the mass of which is 500 g, then this will not cause the destruction of the layer. The frost resistance of such a coating is 75 cycles or more.
Alternative solutions
Decorative stone will be an excellent alternative to wallpaper. They sometimes also replace ceramic tiles. This material covers not only individual sections, but also all the walls in the room. When using artificial stone, you can save money by successfully combining it with almost all modern materials. In addition, this technique will save homeowners from special surface care
When choosing wall coverings, you should also pay attention to the panels. They can be made from different materials. Among others, plastic and MDF should be highlighted. The latter is distinguished by durability, strength, density and resistance to temperature extremes. Such wall coverings perfectly tolerate moisture; their surface is not a favorable environment for the emergence and further development of bacteria and microorganisms.
MDF panels can be classified into veneered and painted products. The latter variety has a high quality base that is resistant to chemicals.
Ceramic tile specifications
The above typeswall coverings are presented for sale in a wide range. If you still don't know which type of material to prefer, then you should take a closer look at the technical characteristics of each solution.
Ceramic tiles are made using quartz glass, clay, and feldspars. If the products are made using single firing technology, then they will have a high content of carbonates. This finish has a large number of pores, which indicates high water absorption; this figure sometimes reaches 15%. The thickness of the product can be equal to 12 mm, the strength of such a tile is much less compared to analogues.
Enamelled ceramic tile is ceramic granite that is painted throughout the mass. It is also made using single firing technology using light grades of clay. Water absorption of these products is minimal and amounts to 0.05%. The tile is resistant to increased abrasion, chemical attack, bending impacts and temperature extremes.
Technical characteristics of vinyl wallpaper
When considering wall coverings for interior decoration, be sure to pay attention to the wallpaper. As for their vinyl variety, it consists of two layers. One of them is basic and is made of polyvinyl chloride. Cloths can be made on non-woven or paper basis.
Strength characteristics will depend onbase and type of vinyl. Less dense and durable are paper-based vinyl wallpapers. There are wall coverings on sale that are intended for further painting. This gives the master additional opportunities for decorating the interior. For gluing such wallpapers, it is recommended to use a special compound, since the canvases are quite heavy. The mixture should only be applied to the wall.
Conclusion
When considering bathroom wall coverings, you can even opt for drywall. However, it is necessary to prefer its moisture resistant variety. Panels are also great for this room. It is desirable that they be made of plastic. Some consumers refuse such solutions, because wall coverings of this type “eat up” the usable area.
