Kitchen is a place that requires a special approach in terms of design. Modern manufacturers offer a fairly wide range of wallpapers suitable for such premises.
What is the difference between wallpaper for the kitchen and finishing materials intended for other rooms? Any housewife will answer this question - resistance to moisture. Due to the specifics of the room, they often have to be washed, and I would not want the walls to lose their appearance from this. After all, not everyone can afford to do repairs twice a year.
Which wallpaper is best for the kitchen? We will consider all the options, and you choose the one that you like the most.
1. Moisture resistant wallpaper. Perhaps the simplest type of finishing materials for the kitchen. The name speaks for itself - they can be washed. In this case, you do not need to worry about the safety of the picture. Wallpaper will not lose its original appearance after repeated wet cleaning. There are several types of such wallpapers for the kitchen: without a base, printed, the same printed ones, but with an additional protective film, and made using embossing.
2. Vinyl wallpapers. Of all the variety, compact vinyl and hard vinyl are suitable. By the way, compact vinyl was created specifically for suchpremises. Its water repellency is impressive. You can even cover countertops with such wallpaper. The design of compact vinyl is very diverse, which can be achieved by hot stamping. Thanks to this, each housewife will choose for her kitchen the option that most harmoniously fits into the overall style of the room.
Hard vinyl is characterized by normal air exchange. This kitchen wallpaper, like compact vinyl, can be glued without prior preparation of the wall surface.
3. Wallpaper for painting. Of these three types of these finishing materials, it is better to give preference to non-woven or glass wallpaper, rather than paper wallpaper for painting. The latter are not as resistant to moisture as required in the kitchen area. Non-woven wallpaper is wiped with a sponge, and glass wallpaper can even be rubbed with a brush. But they only imitate painted walls, so if you want to get not only a durable, but also a beautiful coating, choose interlining.
4. Liquid wallpaper. This finishing material can no longer be called an innovation on the Russian market, but they still appeared not so long ago. Liquid wallpaper in the kitchen is rarely glued. This is due to the fact that they absorb moisture well. Of course, this is unacceptable for the kitchen. Therefore, they have to be covered with acrylic or latex varnish, after which liquid wallpaper can be easily cleaned of dirt with a damp sponge.
5. Natural wallpaper. Cork and bamboo options are especially popular today. They create an unusual atmosphere of warmth and comfort. Corkwallpaper can be wiped with a sponge, but bamboo should be pre-coated with a protective agent, since they absorb both moisture and air. In general, it is not recommended to paste over the entire room with natural types of wallpaper. It is better to use them to emphasize individual details or zoning a room.
Well, now you know what kind of wallpaper can be glued to the kitchen. The choice is yours!
