Today, the construction market presents such an abundance of various and very beautiful finishing materials that it would seem difficult to come up with something more perfect. However, no. Manufacturers do not get tired of surprising the consumer by offering more and more options for interior decoration - such as 3D wallpaper for walls. Is this the first time you've heard of these? Nothing surprising. This know-how has only recently made itself known. But you can be sure that in the near future they will become the most popular wall covering. Why? Let's talk about it now.
What is this?
So what is this - 3D wallpaper for walls? In essence, these are ordinary, albeit very high-quality, vinyl wallpapers. But in terms of content … But first things first.
The term 3D comes from the English three-dimensional, which means three-dimensional. As you know, every object in the true world has three dimensions: length, width and height. Thanks to three-dimensional graphics, today we can recreate a pseudo-volumetric image. And not only on the screen, but also on paper. It is this principleand taken as a basis for the production of such a stunningly interesting material as 3D wallpaper for walls. As a result, today we have a fantastic wall covering, thanks to which the illusion of a three-dimensional image is created. And this despite the fact that the surface of the wallpaper itself is smooth.
Views
It seemed enough already that we have the opportunity to recreate a picture on our wall that is no different from a real image - say, for example, you can reach out and touch the dew drops on the depicted flower. But no. Restless producers went even further. They offer us 3D wallpapers of various kinds. There are currently three of them.
- Fluorescent wallpapers that look ordinary during the day, but in the absence of lighting or with a special lamp, they begin to glow.
- 3D effect wallcovering that creates the illusion of reality.
- 3D wallpaper for walls with stereo effect. They are great for small spaces, visually enlarging them significantly.
Properties
As mentioned above, this is, in essence, vinyl wallpaper. They are made from environmentally friendly materials, the fluorescent effect is achieved by adding special mineral pigments to the paint. Produced on the basis of natural raw materials and using the latest technologies, 3D wallpapers provide a very high-quality wall covering that is not afraid of mechanical (subject to a sense of proportion, of course) impacts, washes perfectly, has a long lifeservices.
Dignity
Great performance is a big plus in itself. But in fairness it should be noted that ordinary wallpapers are endowed with these qualities. Then what is their advantage? Of course, in the ability to create simply fantastic - without exaggeration - interiors. 3D wallpaper for walls (the photos presented in the article do not give the slightest chance to doubt this) is just a dream of any designer. But even if you do not consider yourself to be the latter, at least even at an amateur level, you have a great opportunity to create an interior in your apartment that will not be worse than that invented by a professional. Especially when you consider that their assortment (both shades and patterns) is very, very diverse.
True, they also have a significant drawback. Since this is a completely new, and even innovative material, the prices offered for 3D wallpaper for walls today are, of course, impressive. On average, one square meter will have to pay from 1000 to 1500 rubles. But if you consider yourself a connoisseur of everything unusual and spectacular, then you will certainly never regret the amount spent. After all, this material can be used in almost any room. And what fantastically beautiful ones you get if you stick 3D wallpapers for walls, children's rooms in them - you simply cannot describe! In addition, the wallpaper is quite easy to work with, so it is quite possible to save money by refusing the services of professionals. And how to glue them, we will tell you now.
How to glue
Strange as it may seem, but rather, it is the preparation of the walls that can cause great difficulties, and not directly wallpapering. The fact is that 3D wallpapers require an even, smooth and dry base. In other words, the walls must be puttied and then primed. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully remove all old wallpaper from the surface to be glued, and then be sure to walk over it with putty at least once. After carefully clean and coat with a primer. Now you can start the pasting process.
And 3D wallpapers are glued to the wall in the same way as all other vinyl wallpapers - butt-to-butt. And be sure to use high-quality glue from a well-established manufacturer. Excess of it is removed with a sponge, and the wallpaper itself is smoothed with a special roller. As you can see, it is quite a familiar process for many home craftsmen who have been doing repairs with their own hands for a long time.
