Liquid wallpaper is a material containing decorative fiber components, reminiscent of decorative plaster, pleasant to the touch. Such coatings are environmentally safe for health, functional and fit well into modern interiors. They have a fairly simple composition, and anyone can prepare it themselves.
Among the features are the following:
Liquid wallpaper has the following characteristics:
Look at the photo to see what liquid wallpaper looks like in the interior.
By using liquid wallpaper partial repairs can be made; to do this, it is enough to clean a piece of the surface from the old ones and apply a new composition to this place. The advantage is that you don’t have to select a pattern, since there are no seams when covering walls with liquid wallpaper. The description of the benefits looks like this:
You cannot paste such wallpaper over the walls of a room with high humidity, as well as apartments with pets. If the area is damaged, it will be difficult to choose the same shade for the patch, so it is better to have Additional materials.
You can make liquid wallpaper with your own hands. The composition usually includes:
Components for liquid wallpaper can be sold separately or in finished form. Such mixtures are made at the manufacturing plant. The finished mixtures should be fluffed before gluing so that there are no sticky lumps in the mixture.
There are several options for making liquid wallpaper with your own hands at home. For the first, you will need to buy ordinary cotton wool at the pharmacy, which should be carefully chopped with scissors. To achieve the desired color, use any fabric dye. Plain paper is also used to make wallpaper.
Then add wool, cellulose or synthetic threads to the liquid wallpaper; you can buy several skeins different colors and cut them into pieces.
Bustilate glue, which has high moisture resistance, acts as a binding agent. Need to buy at a haberdashery store decorative elements: sparkles, beads and others. Choose dyes of different colors in the store; with their help you can create interesting effects on the walls: transitions and stains. Unlike ready-made mixtures, a hand-selected composition allows you to create wallpaper that is unique in texture and color.
To prepare liquid wallpaper, it will take about 6-12 hours; you need to start preparing the composition at the stage of priming the walls.
You can include paper in liquid wallpaper. To do this you will need:
When purchasing a ready-made mixture, there is always a description of the preparation process. For all types it is almost the same:
How to properly make liquid wallpaper with your own hands, watch the video:
The following tools are used for gluing liquid wallpaper: a trowel, a grater, a spatula, a gun and a spray bottle.
DIY application sequence:
How to properly hang liquid wallpaper with your own hands is shown in the video:
Tips for independent work with liquid wallpaper:
Liquid wallpaper is functional, environmentally friendly, pleasant to the touch, easy to install and maintain, suitable for different rooms and styles. They are most often used in the corridor, due to their resistance to dirt. Choose yourself high-quality composition It won’t be difficult, the main thing is to follow the proportions and maintain the cooking time. Take into account our advice on gluing coating technology and create competent interiors!
An excellent alternative to classic paper wallpaper is the modern finish in the form of liquid wallpaper. They are increasingly gaining popularity thanks to their positive characteristics, simple maintenance, immediate repair of some damaged parts.
Opinion about liquid wallpaper divided. Some call them a mixture that combines paper wallpaper with the properties of plaster. Others consider them finishing plaster. One thing is clear that liquid wallpaper of a different texture has its own requirements when applied to the surface.
They can only be used for interior decoration. While paper wallpaper looks original in the bedroom, living room, hallway, children's room, it is undesirable for the kitchen and bathroom. This is due to excessive humidity and a high risk of contamination.
The decorative coating resembles stone, felt and is used for walls and ceilings. On photo liquid wallpaper You can consider how you can play with the density and colors of the material.
The material looks original with the addition of glitter in the bedroom and living room. In the evening and in the sun they cause a gentle shimmer. A wall highlighted in a different color, for example, at the head of the bed, opposite upholstered furniture, gives a special charm. You can play with the heterogeneity of the texture.
Additives in the form of flock and granules create a three-dimensional picture when it is necessary to visually expand the room. The second option could be right choice liquid wallpaper colors.
Light colors will visually increase the space in a small room. Each color comes with warm or cool undertones. The northern part will be softened warm colors, southern – cold.
The children's room is designed to use liquid wallpaper. The main thing is that they are safe for health, do not collect dust, and the flight of imagination is endless here. Children love to draw on the walls.
When designing, you need to attract them. Perhaps they want to build their own magical world; parents will only help to enliven the children's room with drawings, sparkles, and decorative elements.
Having a dry mixture in stock, you can always wet the surface, remove the old layer and apply a new one. The room will always look neat and cozy thanks to the texture of the wallpaper.
The photo shows liquid wallpaper in the interior. The combination of several shades on the balcony makes it stylish and unique.
A long corridor is divided into zones, visually reducing the space.
Liquid wallpaper according to its composition is divided into three groups: silk, cotton, cellulose.
Silk liquid wallpaper. The main component is silk thread. Its content varies from 50 to 100%. The mixture is sold in powder or liquid form and belongs to the premium class.
The application surface can be concrete or plasterboard. Proper preparation walls before use and adherence to technology will allow the material to serve for a long time without losing its properties or original appearance. The interior with silk pile looks stylish and luxurious.
Cotton liquid wallpaper. Cotton is used as the basis for liquid wallpaper. Its composition is 99%, only 1% additives in the form of mica and a binding component. An interior with such material creates a warm atmosphere and comfort. In the price segment it is in second place after silk.
Cellulose liquid wallpaper.A budget option is cellulose liquid wallpaper, where the main component is wood processing products. The material has demonstrated itself well when decorating non-residential, cold rooms. It is ideal for surfaces with microcracks.
Wallpaper can be of two types according to consistency:
- liquid;
- powder.
The first type is perfect for beginners when the products are ready to eat.The second version of wallpaper is diluted with water and infused for several hours.
Both types are applied with a plastic spatula or using a spray gun.The structure of the wallpaper can be smooth or embossed. If we talk about consumption, then in the second case it will be higher.
List of advantages over traditional wallpaper:
- environmental friendliness. They do not emit harmful substances, therefore they are suitable for people suffering from allergic reactions;
- ease of use. It doesn't take much space to lay them out like roll copies;
- resistance to temperature changes, feel good in rooms without heating, for example, in country houses;
- do not burn out from sun rays;
— have heat and sound insulation;
— easy to apply to the surface and dismantle;
- hide construction defects;
— provide a seamless surface;
— no waste;
- not susceptible to mold or mildew. Since the composition contains fungicides;
— do not absorb foreign odors;
- you can implement any design ideas;
— the ability to play with shades;
— stable deformations;
- have antiseptic properties;
- do not accumulate moisture and do not create greenhouse effect;
- finishing properties. After the starting putty, apply a layer of liquid wallpaper 1-1.5 mm thick.
Flaws:
- high price;
— do not use in damp rooms (bathroom, shower);
- exclude wet cleaning, only a vacuum cleaner, a dry cloth;
— are erased upon contact with other objects;
Before you start work, you should decide consumption of liquid wallpaper. Each company writes instructions on the packaging. It is enough to calculate the area and multiply it by the size proposed on the pack.
If the consumption on the packaging is written at 4-5 sq. m. With an area of 20 sq. m, you need to purchase 5 packages. It is worth considering how the wallpaper will be applied. The consumption of a spatula or roller is higher than that of a spray gun. With the second option, the consumption of 1 pack will already be 6-7 square meters. m.
Before how to apply liquid wallpaper, you need to prepare the walls:
- clean from residues of wallpaper, paint, plaster, greasy stains;
- level the walls with putty. It is desirable that the liquid wallpaper be applied in an even layer;
- walk on a primer deep penetration 2-3 times;
- according to the instructions, soak the dry mixture and let it swell until it swells. Mix the mixture by hand. The mixer may damage the structure. One batch should be enough for an entire wall. Before use, mix the mixture again;
- Using a plastic float, apply the solution from top to bottom, starting from the corner. For better gliding on the surface, moisten the grater with water;
- dry the wallpaper for two days. To do this, you can open the doors and create a draft. Do not be afraid that stains will appear during the drying process. The reason lies in uneven drying;
- for application liquid wallpaper pattern a template is being prepared;
- first the outline of the drawing is plastered;
- after the contour has dried, the template is removed and a mixture of a different color is applied. Stick along the outline masking tape;
— the clarity of the contours is made with a marker after complete drying.
In order for the drawing to fit harmoniously into the design of the room, you must adhere to some requirements. Drawings are best applied to open spaces with a minimum amount of furniture.
Combine different kinds finishing when working with patterns is not advisable, only liquid wallpaper of various colors. If you need to make a three-dimensional drawing, then do not press too hard with a spatula and level the canvas.
Pictures in bright, contrasting colors look good in large rooms. With a minimum area, choose calm tones with discreet patterns. Drawing with vertical stripes visually raises the ceiling in the room, horizontal ones expand the space.
IN classic style stick to laconic designs with contrasting or calm tones. Antique style requires additions in the form of sparkles and inclusions. Drawings in the kitchen should be varnished to protect them from dirt.
Several years ago, liquid wallpaper appeared on the finishing materials market. Gradually they are becoming more and more popular, as they can be used for 5-8 years without losing their appearance, even in the hallway or corridor. Among the advantages of this coating are safety, high maintainability, and plasticity, which allows you to easily finish arches, columns, and other surfaces with complex shapes.
Liquid wallpaper is sometimes confused with decorative plaster. Probably because the application technique is very similar. - using a spatula. The fundamental difference is that the composition of the applied mass is completely different. Any plaster contains sand, and cement and lime are used as a binder. The composition of liquid wallpaper includes silk, cotton, and cellulose fibers. Some kind of glue is used as a binder.
To color the composition, acrylic dyes are usually used, and to obtain a different surface, glitter of different sizes, pieces of mica, mother-of-pearl, threads, and other natural or artificial materials. These decorative additives are called “glitters”.
If we talk about appearance, liquid wallpaper is something between plaster and paper wallpaper. From the store you bring a dry composition to which you add a certain amount of water according to the instructions. The resulting semi-liquid mass is applied to the walls or ceiling. The coating is seamless due to the plasticity of the material; when applied, minor surface defects are corrected - notches, cracks, etc. Due to the same plasticity, it is not too difficult to form a drawing, even a painting.
Liquid wallpaper can be used to apply even complex patterns to walls... or paintings
So liquid wallpaper looks different on the wall. Adds more differences different composition. If it is silk-based liquid wallpaper, the surface has a characteristic matte sheen. This composition is also called “liquid silk”. The cellulose and cotton variation is matte; even in the same shade and with the same decorative additives, the wall looks different.
And there are also mixed compositions - cellulose-silk or cotton-silk, in which there is a certain degree of shine, but not so pronounced. In general, it’s hard to say what liquid wallpaper looks like on a wall. If you like decorative plaster, you should also like this finishing option.
Liquid wallpaper is distinguished by its composition. As already mentioned, they are made on the basis of natural fibers. According to the type of fibers they are:
They differ not only in composition, but also in appearance. It is difficult to convey this in pictures - the difference is in the presence and type of gloss, its brightness, visual “looseness” or smoothness of the surface. Of all the options, silk formulations are the most expensive. More budget ones are cotton and cellulose.
If we talk about the general impression, some people like liquid wallpaper, others don’t. But their properties are not bad. The advantages include the following qualities:
Not bad qualities. What is most impressive is the high maintainability. This is good if you have pets: scratches are simply rubbed out. If you also like the appearance of this coating, you should try it.
Liquid wallpaper also has disadvantages:
As you can see, there are some pretty serious drawbacks. The most unpleasant thing is the impossibility of wet cleaning. This is not always acceptable in the hallway or kitchen. This drawback can be mitigated by covering the wall with varnish. It can be washed, but cannot be restored. In addition, the varnished coating loses vapor permeability, but becomes water-repellent.
Although manufacturers say that liquid wallpaper can be applied to curved walls, it is better not to do this. There are two points. The first is increased material consumption. Considering that the cost of liquid wallpaper is not too low (one package per 4-5 m² is required, and it costs from 5 to 18 $, although there are also 40 $), it is cheaper to prepare the surface. The second point is that if there are significant differences, pronounced “spotting” may result. Darker areas will be where liquid wallpaper is applied in a thick layer, and lighter areas where the layer is thin (due to the wall being translucent). This again leads to an increase in consumption - to even out the color.
First of all, you need to remove the old one decorative coating. We peel off the wallpaper to the bare wall, and remove the paint if it bubbles and peels off. Then we smooth out the unevenness. As already said, better wall make it at least more or less even.
A flat (or relatively flat) wall must be coated with primer several times. This will reduce the absorbency of the surface, making it easier to work.
Based on experience, liquid wallpaper is best applied to rough walls, such as plaster. So, it is desirable that the primer gives a similar effect. Of the ready-made compositions, this is “Betonokontakt”. After applying it, the wall becomes a little “sticky” in feel; grains of sand stuck to the surface make it rough. Any composition fits perfectly on such a base. There are more cheap option wall primers for liquid wallpaper - the most inexpensive white water-based emulsion (2 parts) with PVA glue (1 part). It is necessary to cover with primer (any kind) at least twice.
If the wall has an uneven color, and the primer did not hide it, you will also have to paint it. Because when applying a thin layer, darker and lighter areas will show through. You can take the cheapest one water-based paint and paint the wall with it. A perfectly even color is not needed; there should be no sharp transitions.
One more thing. If there are metal fragments in the wall - nails, screws, etc., it is advisable to remove them. If you can't remove it, paint the area with some kind of water-repellent paint in the same color as the base. If this is not done while the liquid wallpaper dries, the metal will rust, and the rust will “come out” unsightly yellow spot. It will have to be repaired immediately. So it is better to insulate all metal objects in advance.
Liquid wallpaper is sold dry in bags. Before use, add water to the composition and mix everything well. The amount of water depends on the volume of the bag, the type of composition, and the manufacturer. The specific quantity is written on the package.
It is more convenient for this work to have a large plastic bucket - 12 liters or more. Pour the contents of the bag into it and add water. The mixture must be stirred until smooth. It turns out something similar to minced meat.
Since liquid wallpaper does not contain harmful chemical additives, you can mix it with your hands. If the mass is unpleasant to you, you can wear gloves. The finished mass is usually transferred back into the bag, screwed on the “neck” and left for several hours (at least 4-5 hours, but better 10-12) - for uniform swelling. Please note that the dried composition will be noticeably lighter than the wet one.
It is better to mix at once the entire amount needed to finish a room or at least one wall. If you put it in “pieces,” the borders may be visible. They are almost invisible in light shades, but can ruin the picture if the color is bright. If the boundaries are still visible until the wall is completely dry, you should not take any action. It is possible that the borders will disappear when completely dry. If the liquid wallpaper has dried, but transitions are visible, the composition can be removed with a spatula, soaked again for several hours, mixed and applied again.
Take a new trowel for the job. To make it easier to monitor the process, there is a trowel with a transparent plastic working surface. This trowel makes it easier for beginners to work with. The process itself is simple:
It is advisable to process the entire wall at once, otherwise the junction lines of the two “pieces” may be visible. If you still weren’t able to treat the entire wall at once, spray the joint well with water, wait 20-25 minutes, and you can continue finishing. Most likely, the joint will be subtle or almost invisible.
In the corners you can use a regular spatula, but it is easier to make even corners using special corner spatula. First, apply the mixture on both sides of the corner, apply it with a corner spatula, and rub the excess squeezed out from the corner onto the wall, leveling the surface.
Liquid wallpaper takes a long time to dry - about 48 hours. The composition contains a significant amount of water, so when drying indoors high humidity, which inevitably ends up in other rooms. But in the process you can turn on the heating, open the windows, create a draft. There are no restrictions.
Applying liquid wallpaper using a trowel or spatula is good for everyone, except that the process takes a lot of time. To speed up the process, you can try applying liquid wallpaper with a roller. Only the roller must be special: with hard short hairs collected in groups. The width is about 15 cm. If you can’t find one, you can use fur with hard short pile or foam rubber, but hard.
Before starting work, dilute liquid wallpaper according to the instructions and prepare the wall. Then try working with the resulting composition. If the mass is poorly distributed on the wall, add a little water. But add a little at a time, because too liquid will “slip.” The technique is slightly different:
Using a roller makes it easier to maintain the same thickness of the material. This works well on flat walls. Moreover, the finishing speed is 6-8 m².
Different application techniques give different effects
When applying liquid wallpaper with a roller, the surface becomes rougher and more textured. If you don’t like this effect, after the wall is finished, moisten it with a spray bottle, wait about 15 minutes, go over the surface with a clean trowel soaked in water, smoothing out the relief.
Beginners are unlikely to be able to make complex patterns on walls with liquid wallpaper, but it’s quite possible to try something simple. The easiest way to make two-color patterns, and simpler ones are geometric ones.
Any image can be found. But then you need to transfer the outline of the drawing to the wall. If you have artistic abilities, you can try to do it by hand. If that doesn’t work, you can enlarge it to the required size, print it on paper, but preferably on cardboard, cut it out and attach it to the wall. Fill around with one color of wallpaper. When the liquid wallpaper has dried, remove the paper/cardboard, using the second one to fill the empty area. But you need to work carefully, without dirtying the finished part.
If the drawing is simple - geometric figures For example, you can install some kind of hard barrier to separate the colors. For example, beacons for plaster. They are fixed and filled with liquid wallpaper of the same color. After drying, you can remove the beacons and carefully, without crawling onto the finished part, use the second color.
There is also a way to transfer complex drawings without printing. You will need glass, a black marker, and a lamp. Draw an outline on the glass with a black felt-tip pen and highlight it with a lamp. A clear outline appears on the wall, which we simply draw. We fill it out in the way that is most convenient, but usually first large areas, then smaller ones.
When planning to do a renovation, it is first of all important to draw up an action plan, and for this, you need to know what you want to see after the renovation? Modern construction supermarkets offer such a huge variety of construction and finishing materials that choosing from this assortment is not easy. What should I do? The solution is simple - go to stands with samples, they clearly show the final appearance of each material - this will make the choice much easier.
If we talk about finishing materials, now the choice is wide and available to everyone. Firstly, in terms of prices, and secondly, in terms of ease of use. Many modern materials how easy it is to apply, that you can simply reduce the cost of repairs by doing it yourself, without even possessing the rudiments of a tiler, but simply with a bit of imagination, minimal diligence and the desire to make your home attractive.
Just one of these materials is liquid wallpaper. Not very long ago, this was a rare novelty in our country; you could only see them abroad, in hotels or restaurants. Over time, this product entered the domestic market, but its prices were too high, due to its unusual appearance and rarity.
But today, no one is especially surprised by liquid wallpaper; of course, the price for them has decreased, but this is not the cheapest finishing option. But at the same time, they look interesting, can decorate the interior, and most importantly, they are easy to use! Let's get to know them better.
Firstly, what do they look like? After all, this is important. The appearance of liquid wallpaper comes in several types: it can look like paper wallpaper with a relief pattern, it can be fleecy or similar to the structure of fabric. The color range of this material is literally unlimited by anything other than a flight of fancy! You can buy them already colored, you can tint them, you can mix them, getting absolutely stunning and individual colors.
Liquid wallpaper is produced from safe components. The main ones are cotton and cellulose, sometimes fibers of polyester components or lavsan can be added. Of course, there are additional additives - binder, if necessary, dyes and decorative elements.
The decor can be flock or thread additives - the threads can be silk, wool, synthetics - each type of material gives the finished mixture a completely different look. Wool gives a fluffier surface, silk gives a shiny and smooth surface, synthetics can give a lot of different effects, depending on the type and properties of the material.
The properties of wallpaper directly follow from its composition. Since they are made from cotton and cellulose, they:
As you can see, the material is interesting and has a number of advantages. Which ones?
In short, the product has quite a few advantages, all of them are significant and make you think about purchasing. But there are no ideal products, so naturally, this material also has its drawbacks. Look what:
To sum up all the properties of liquid wallpaper, we can say that this material is safe for health, comfortable, beautiful and easy to use. And even the existing shortcomings are not so significant as to cover these undoubted advantages.
Many consumers, especially those who have just begun to be interested in finishing materials, confuse liquid wallpaper with decorative plaster. Often they do have some visual similarities, however, their structure and composition are completely different. , as a rule, made on the basis sand mixture, while liquid wallpaper is most often made from cotton.
In addition to this material, the mixture for preparing wallpaper may also include polyester, silk threads, cellulose, mother-of-pearl particles, special decorative additives and dyes. If we divide wallpaper by type, then roughly we can distinguish only two of them:
There is also a mixed type on sale: silk-cellulose. All types have their advantages and when choosing which ones to buy, you need to take into account all their advantages and disadvantages. Let's take a closer look at what it is.
They are made on the basis of cellulose fibers formed during wood processing. This is, at its core, paper, however, you should not even try to compare the liquid appearance of wallpaper with paper - these are completely different things!
The composition of liquid wallpaper, in addition to the cellulose itself, includes cotton, mica, pearlescent additives, gypsum, glue - all these components form the desired consistency of the mixture to treat the desired surface.
This type of wallpaper has a number of advantages, the main one of which flows smoothly from the base of the mixture. So, just as both cotton and cellulose have excellent thermal insulation properties, cellulose liquid wallpaper retains heat in the room very well. They can be used even in unheated buildings and walls finished with this material will not cool down too much.
This advantage is especially important if, for example, you plan to decorate a children’s room or we're talking about about saving energy resources. Walls covered with cellulose liquid wallpaper will always remain warm to the touch and pleasant to touch.
Cellulose wallpaper can be textured or almost uniform in texture. This depends on the size of the cellulose fiber fraction from which they are made. If the fraction is large, then the wallpaper can be visually similar to a cotton-paper surface; it is soft, slightly fluffy, and has pleasant tactile properties.
In the presence of small fraction, the structure of the wallpaper will be more uniform, on the wall they will not look so voluminous, but this also has its advantages: such wallpaper is easier to clean from dust, and it is more resistant to dirt.
Of course, they are not intended for use in rooms with high humidity. Everyone knows that paper perfectly absorbs any liquid, which means that wallpaper will not last long in such conditions.
To some extent, additional coating with acrylic varnish can help here, but there is a nuance here:
In addition, acrylic varnish, although it looks completely invisible, can distort the appearance of the cotton-paper texture if the cellulose wallpaper is based on a large fraction of the component.
An additional coating will protect the wallpaper from absorbing moisture, but it will completely destroy its main attraction: its fluffy and soft appearance.
From the above, it is easy to conclude: for rooms where there is still a possibility of evaporation or humidity may increase, when choosing liquid wallpaper, it is better to give preference not to the embossed, but to the smooth variety. It is much easier to open such a finish with a protective varnish; it will not spoil its appearance, and general idea the design of the room will not be affected.
They differ little in properties from purely cellulose ones. The fact is that they have the same base, they just come with more or less addition of chopped silk threads. In this case, silk will perform a purely decorative function, and does not bear the main load on the properties of the material. In a mixed type of liquid wallpaper, silk threads give an external effect to the texture - the shine and texture inherent in the fabric, but cellulose, being the basis of the mixture, still mainly determines its performance characteristics.
The main advantage of cellulose and cellulose-silk wallpapers, of course, is their low cost. Cotton and cellulose are environmentally friendly and inexpensive materials, therefore, these types of liquid wallpaper are completely affordable; moreover, some craftsmen even make them themselves at home from improvised materials, reducing the cost of the material to a minimum.
The main disadvantage of cellulose type liquid wallpaper
The main disadvantage of the cellulose type of liquid wallpaper, as well as the cellulose-silk wallpaper, is its low wear resistance. The coating is susceptible to moisture, gets dirty easily and can collect dust - this is especially true for families with small children and pets. This type of wallpaper will be appropriate in rooms with low operational load or, for example, in offices - where the microclimate and temperature are constant and there is no great danger of pollution.
In general, the balance: price - quality is absolutely justified here. These types of materials are not expensive, but not particularly durable; accordingly, by choosing cellulose liquid wallpaper you get a beautiful, stylish and warm finish, and how long it will serve you will depend solely on how carefully you use it.
Cellulose liquid wallpaper, however, continues to be in demand because it is an economical and attractive finish. It is used in apartments, hallways, living rooms, bedrooms, offices and public spaces. They are easy to apply, allow you to repair or replace the damaged area, and are quite easy to remove.
They got their name from the main component material – silk fiber. They are made on the basis of threads from natural or artificial silk - they have different textures, they can be smoother or more embossed, depending on what silk they were made from. Basically, silk liquid wallpaper consists of at least half of silk, but there are manufacturers who make 100% silk material - naturally, their price is very high, since silk fiber is not at all cheap.
The first feature of this type of liquid wallpaper is its appearance. The coating looks impressive, expensive and can decorate any interior. Such wallpaper can be used not only as an independent covering - since this is not a cheap pleasure, but also as a finish for another type of covering.
They can be combined and combined with other materials - the main thing here is to add imagination and a little creativity. Silk, a very attractive material in itself, has not been used for home decoration for nothing since ancient times. Silk fiber makes the wallpaper visually similar to natural fabric, has a satin shine and velvety feel that can be easily felt with your fingers.
They can be used to create a variety of visual effects, ensuring maximum resemblance to the rich decoration of golden times. Modern technologies make it possible to make silk wallpaper colored, mother-of-pearl, pearl, and complement it with various glitters and sequins.
Silk coating, unlike cellulose, is not so hygroscopic; after complete drying, these wallpapers almost do not absorb moisture, but nevertheless have excellent vapor permeability - they are able to provide breathable walls and an optimal microclimate in the room.
But they have heat and sound insulation no worse than cellulose! They are also good at retaining heat and do not transmit sounds well. Liquid wallpaper based on silk fibers are not afraid of temperature changes, even significant ones - they can be used in poorly or even not heated rooms.
An important advantage of silk, as a material in itself, and, accordingly, of wallpaper based on it, is its low susceptibility to ultraviolet radiation. This finish does not fade in the sun or with uneven lighting of the interior - the finish will remain intact. original form long years. Therefore, it is convenient to use silk wallpaper even in dark or bright shades - they are not afraid of any atmospheric changes.
As for ease of use, there is no particular difference: both silk and cellulose liquid wallpaper are easy to apply and can be used even by novice specialists.
Of course, silk-based materials are considered luxury and few people would risk finishing them themselves for fear of spoiling the presentation.
In addition, if the cellulose type of finishing is often made in artisanal conditions, perfectly simulating industrial production, then this technique is definitely not applicable with silk wallpaper - since replacing silk fabric with something else simply will not make sense.
Silk wallpapers also allow you to carry out repairs or partial replacement already finished coating. You can remove the contaminated or simply not required area and replace it with the same wallpaper - there will be no noticeable joints or signs of repair.
The durability of silk liquid wallpaper should also be noted - it cannot even be compared with cellulose wallpaper, since this type of wallpaper is resistant to dirt, ultraviolet radiation, and can be subjected to gentle cleaning, for example, with a vacuum cleaner or brush.
A wonderful feature of this material is the antistatic effect inherent in silk - they are able not to attract dust, and thus will not often need to be cleaned. Such wallpaper can be used in a children's room and in public places; in principle, there are no special restrictions on their use, except in rooms with high humidity or very damp ones.
The main disadvantage, if you can call it that, will probably still be the high cost of silk wallpaper. Yes, they are not available to every consumer, but it should be borne in mind that the luxurious appearance, excellent strength characteristics and durability are well worth the price.
Comparison of these two types is not very appropriate, since from general characteristics They only have a production method and application technology. A completely different composition determines and absolutely different properties. And although for the production of any type of liquid wallpaper they are used environmentally clean materials, their appearance and operating conditions are completely different.
Of course, liquid wallpaper is not the same finishing material, which is presented on the market in a huge assortment, but still there is a pretty decent choice.
Liquid wallpaper - environmentally friendly clean look finishing, since no chemically hazardous or aggressive substances are used in their production. Therefore, in fact, contraindications for use here are only due to the properties of the material itself. There is only one thing: this type of finishing is not recommended for use in rooms with high humidity: bathrooms, kitchens, swimming pools and the like.
Otherwise, liquid wallpaper can decorate the interior of any room, be it a living room, bedroom, nursery or office. Often, due to high cost This material is not used for a continuous covering, but is only used to highlight some parts of the room: arches, columns, inserts.
Liquid wallpaper universal material in terms of application, therefore they are equally often used both as wall coverings and for ceilings, arches - in a word, anything.
If we talk about a uniform coating with liquid wallpaper, then here too you can play with the design of the room in an interesting way. For example, combine several shades of wallpaper that are harmonious in color or, conversely, contrasting.
You can use one main background for the walls and ceiling, and highlight baguettes or make frames with another, darker or brighter one. There are a lot of photos with design options in the vastness of the World Wide Web, and if you use your imagination, the result will be absolutely unique, spectacular, and most importantly - completely your personal style.
Strictly speaking, there are no restrictions here, in other words, any restrictions. The only condition is proper pre-treatment.
All these preparatory activities are needed only to protect the walls from damage and give them a clean look - especially for cement and clay plasters. If you apply liquid wallpaper directly to them, then, firstly, they can significantly change their color, and secondly, they can become dirty from clay or cement and lose their appearance. Separately, it should be noted that the correct choice of primer is important.
Usually, an acrylic primer is used under liquid wallpaper - it is applied both to the surface before puttying, and then, before applying the wallpaper itself. main feature primer - it should be transparent or white. This is important, again because of the possibility of the wallpaper changing color after application.
There is no need to specially level the surface before applying wallpaper, since they are voluminous enough to hide minor unevenness or defects.
Liquid wallpaper for sale in construction stores Naturally, the larger the point, the more manufacturers are represented there, and the wider the selection of wallpapers themselves; small shops, with a small turnover of funds, sometimes cannot afford such a product at all. It is most convenient to look for liquid wallpaper in large construction hypermarkets, as well as in online stores. You can also find the official websites of manufacturers on the Internet - the purchase there will be the best in price, naturally.
The type of packaging for liquid wallpaper is a dry mixture in bags or bags. Packaging may vary in weight, so depending on required quantity, you can choose a convenient one specifically for your needs and weight.
1. – the process is quite long in time. This is due to the fact that wallpaper is sold dry and needs to be soaked to a certain consistency. It’s not difficult to do this: at any time plastic dishes, it can be a bucket or bowl, whichever is more convenient for you, pour out the contents of the package with liquid wallpaper and fill it with warm water.
The amount of water is always indicated on the packaging - and it must be strictly observed in order to obtain exactly the desired thickness of the finished mixture. It is also important to monitor the temperature of the water used to spread the wallpaper; it should be warm, but not hot, approximately 45 degrees.
After adding warm water to the dry mixture, stir it thoroughly. This must be done carefully, carefully and slowly.
It is not recommended to use a construction mixer for these purposes, since mixing too quickly will inevitably damage large fractions of the dry mixture, and this will lead to a disruption in the final appearance of the finished coating.
The mixed consistency must be covered with a lid or film in such a way as to prevent the evaporation of water. It is necessary to allocate at least eight hours for soaking, and possibly more.
When soaked, liquid wallpaper can be stored for up to five days, and during this time it will not lose its adhesive or other properties.
Immediately before use, the finished liquid wallpaper must be carefully mixed, achieving a uniform consistency. The finished mass is viscous and plastic, it has an adhesive structure of medium thickness.
2. Application of liquid wallpaper. First of all, it is worth noting that the process of applying liquid wallpaper is quite simple and can be done by any novice specialist, even those who have never done this before. Roughly speaking, the point of treating the surface with wallpaper is to apply it and distribute it evenly over the entire surface.
To apply, take medium or wide spatula, or maybe a plastic grater. Here, it is advisable for everyone to choose a tool to their own taste and evaluate the convenience of each of them. The main task of the master is to obtain approximately the same layer of finishing material on the surface. Correctly distribute the wallpaper in a straight line, in any direction, trying to ensure equal pressure on the tool. It doesn't matter whether you move it in the same direction, but beware of committing circular movements, since such a step can spoil the texture of the finished wallpaper.
The thickness of the wet layer immediately after application should be on average about two millimeters; if you make the layer thinner, bald spots may appear after drying; if it is too thick, there may be problems with leveling on the surface. A thicker layer may be justified if there are level differences of more than two millimeters on the wall being treated. As the wet solution dries, the wallpaper shrinks along the wall, and the layer becomes thinner - this circumstance should be taken into account when applying the product.
While working, you need to be careful and try to distribute the wallpaper using approximately the same movements, adjusting the pressure. At the end of each stretching motion, the float or spatula should come off the surface on which the wallpaper is being applied.
It is important to observe one more condition: one continuous surface must be treated with one mixed portion of liquid wallpaper. This will allow you to maintain the same texture pattern and shade on the entire surface from one corner to the other.
If there is an urgent need to interrupt work in the middle of the wall, then when starting to apply liquid wallpaper the next time, you will need to soak the free edge of the applied wallpaper with water - in this case, it will be possible to maintain the similarity of color and texture.
In the process of distributing liquid wallpaper, it is useful to ventilate the room - air flows perfectly contribute to the evaporation of moisture from the mixture and its rapid drying. If the ventilation process is difficult, it is possible to use fans with warm air– they can be directed directly onto a freshly treated surface.
You can apply liquid wallpaper in one layer or layer several layers different color– this will give an unusual texture and original design.
Liquid wallpaper is one of the materials that can be easily restored. For example, if you need to restore a damaged or stained area, this is not difficult to do. It is enough to clean it well from the old wallpaper - for example, with a small spatula, completely removing the unnecessary object, and also slightly touching the normal surface, creating a small reserve.
Then moisten generously clean water edges of the wallpaper already on the wall and wait a little until it gets wet. The degree of readiness for application will be visible visually. Now you can apply the required portion of new liquid wallpaper, carefully comparing the edges with the old layer.
Naturally, for such repairs you need to take exactly the same wallpaper that has already been applied to the wall, otherwise they will have a strong visual difference and all the work will go down the drain.
In everyday life, this material is quite unpretentious. Of course, they have the ability to collect dust - this is inevitable, since wallpaper has a fleecy, loose texture. But it is easy to cope with this circumstance.
The simplest thing you can do is simply clean the walls with a dry broom or an ordinary vacuum cleaner. And if we talk about a more global solution, then a protective coating with water-based varnish, preferably acrylic, will come in handy - then the surface will become smoother and there will be much less dust collecting.
As for removing the coating, sooner or later it will still be needed. Even despite the excellent wear resistance of liquid wallpaper, you may simply get tired of them or simply want to change something in the interior, and this is where the need arises to remove them. There is nothing complicated in this process either. The approach to this product is the same: thorough soaking to a viscous state.
It will be more convenient to do this with a fur roller - it absorbs water well and also transfers it well to other surfaces. After wetting the wallpaper, you need to wait until it gets wet and acquires a viscous consistency - the same as when applied. Now removing them will not be difficult - with an ordinary sharp spatula this can be done as easily as possible.
Liquid wallpaper is an environmentally friendly, original and convenient material that is worthy of attention if you are planning a renovation. Perfect for both solo use and partial finishing. They will give your room a spectacular appearance, and at the same time, working with them is so simple that there is no need to look for specialists. If you want to add some flair to your home, pay attention to liquid wallpaper - you will like the result.
It will surprise no one that various new products appear on the building materials market all the time. This happened with the finishing material, which was called liquid wallpaper. And although it is impossible to talk about wallpaper in its classic form in this case, the cellulose included in the mixture determined this name. But the word “liquid” accurately defines its state, because the dry mixture is simply diluted with water and then applied to the surfaces to be finished. This process is so simple that even women who are far from construction and finishing operations can easily cope with their goal.
But the most interesting thing is that liquid wallpaper is a variety in terms of decorative design walls We won’t talk about it here, we’ll just consider all the advantages and disadvantages of this material in order.
Attention! When combining types of liquid wallpaper, it is necessary to make marks on the wall that will delimit the areas of application.
The last minus should probably be included not only in the “disadvantages” section, but also in the “advantages” section. It is clear that such in a simple way Repairing traditional wallpaper simply won't work.
To understand the topic - liquid wallpaper: pros and cons - and not touch upon the method of calculating this finishing material would be a gross omission. The whole point is that it is a correctly carried out calculation that makes it possible to determine the price component of the process itself. Therefore, it is worth dwelling a little on this position.
In principle, the manufacturer already gives exact recommendations, which he indicates in the instructions for use. It says that one package of liquid wallpaper can cover five square meters surfaces. At first glance, the packaging is small in size, but there are two criteria:
In addition, it should be noted that liquid wallpaper has a very important and unique quality. After application, the material begins to self-level as it dries. Of course, large differences cannot level out on their own, but small ones become invisible. And this is another plus in the “dignity” category.
The preparatory stage is an important component of the entire finishing process. Because the quality of the final result will mainly depend on it.
