Comfort and nobility are what textile wallpaper can give to your interior. This finish is not yet very common, which makes it even more original and desirable.
I suggest you familiarize yourself with this method of decorating walls and take note of it.
What are textile wallpapers?
As the name implies, textile wallpaper is made of fabric or threads that fit tightly together and form a kind of canvas.
The decorative layer must be applied to a backing: paper or non-woven, which is necessary for subsequent gluing to the wall.
Let's start with classic silk wallpaper. They have a characteristic shine and are used in expensive interiors in baroque, empire, classic style.
Despite beautiful name, most of the “silk” wall coverings you find in the store have nothing to do with silk. This is understandable, since natural silk is too luxurious a material even for upholstery and curtains, and what can we say about walls?
In fact, silk wallpaper is made from viscose, possibly with a small silk content. They still look chic because of the glossy surface, and will not suit any design.
Textile velor wallpaper
The effect of a velvet wall will be created by velor wallpaper. They are made from synthetic raw materials in a special way: first, using an adhesive mass, the desired pattern is applied to the base, then small particles of nylon are glued to it by spraying.
The result is a finish that is visually similar to expensive fabric. Textile velor wallpaper looks very soft, especially in dim lighting. With their help, you can achieve a pleasant depth of wall color.
Velor wallpaper fits beautifully into bohemian vintage interiors. But in terms of durability, they are much inferior to others, which is why their area of application is usually limited to the bedroom.
Textile wallpaper made of jute
Most wallpapers of this type are suitable for painting, which allows you to get a uniform color and beautiful texture. An undoubted advantage of jute is its ease of care, compared to other textile wallpapers.
Linen textile wallpaper
Linen wallpaper is the most affordable and modest. But they really are often natural and environmentally friendly. During their production, thick linen threads are tightly glued to each other - thus creating a canvas.
For linen wallpaper, a paper backing is chosen, which makes it “breathable” - this is considered very positive for finishing. Other advantages include resistance to fading and low electrostaticity.
Felt textile wallpaper
Felt wallpaper includes wallpaper made from natural felt fabric, as well as those that imitate it. The latter are made of foamed polypropylene or acrylic. The main textile layer can be applied to a paper base or directly to foam rubber.
This finish has excellent sound and heat insulation, is visually attractive and pleasant to the touch. Felt wallpaper is suitable for a child's room because it is absolutely harmless to health. It is worth considering the fact that felt absorbs odors more than other fabrics - this is the main disadvantage of textile wallpaper of this type.
Seamless textile wallpaper
Separately, we need to talk about seamless textile wallpapers, because they are significantly different from all others.
Such wallpaper is sold in wide rolls (up to 280cm), up to 200m long. They are not cut into pieces, but glued along the perimeter, completely covering all walls, window and door openings.
First, the plinth (floor and ceiling), as well as platbands, are disconnected from the walls. After the gluing is completed, cuts are made where necessary and the baseboards are returned to their places.
This scheme allows you to avoid unaesthetic joints (there will be only one), which solves one of the problems of textile wallpaper. True, such rolls are not easy to find - they are produced by only a few European companies, and their prices are sky-high - from $25 per m 2 and above.
Pros and cons of textile wallpaper
Is it even worth choosing such an exotic finishing material how to use textile wallpaper for your home? There are several arguments for and against.
The advantages are probably more obvious: visual appeal, status, originality. It should also be noted that most of them are environmentally friendly. Increased sound insulation is also important.
But the disadvantages are not immediately clear, so don’t rush to the store. Firstly, you need to be prepared for the fact that in almost 100 percent of cases when gluing textile wallpaper, the joints will be noticeable. All due to the heterogeneity of the color of the fibers.
Secondly, decorating a wall with high-quality fabric wallpaper is not an easy task, even for a pro. You will need to look for an experienced and reliable master. This point also includes the high cost of the wallpaper itself.
Thirdly, textile wallpaper does not perform very well in use. They tend to collect dust, and can only be cleaned with a dry cloth - naturally, perfect cleanliness it won't be possible to achieve. Well, any stain on the fabric is still noticeable.
You can still look for shortcomings, but it is already clear that you need to choose textile wallpaper only in special cases, and in which cases - read below.
Where is it appropriate to use textile wallpaper?
There are not many places in the house where it is permissible to decorate a wall with textile wallpaper. First of all, we exclude the bathroom, kitchen and corridor, since fabric finishing does not tolerate moisture, temperature changes, dirt and strong odors.
Textile wallpaper in a children's room is a dubious decision. On the one hand, they are safe and create a comfortable, cozy atmosphere, but on the other hand, they get dirty easily and cannot be washed.
If you take them for a child, then it is best to stop at felt ones, which are still a little amenable to cleaning, but do not buy velor or linen ones.
The rooms where textile wallpaper will be in its place are the living room, bedroom and office. In these rooms the environment is more moderate. It seems to me that silk wallpaper looks especially impressive in the office and living room, and simple fabrics such as linen and jute are great for the bedroom.
Textile wallpaper on a foam rubber basis is relevant for rooms with high noise levels - they are offered on the Internet for “home cinemas”. Or, for example, it would be nice to decorate one of the rooms like this if there are children in the house who go to bed early.
How to glue textile wallpaper
Now let's move on to the most interesting part - gluing textile wallpaper. All experts strongly advise against doing this on your own, because there are many pitfalls and you need a lot of experience to get around them.
Let us simply list what can happen if the technology for gluing fabric wallpaper is violated: glue will leak onto outside and will leave stains, the finish will be deformed and take on an unaesthetic shape, the joints will be defiantly visible or there will be gaps between them, the wallpaper will not stick at all.
If all of the above doesn’t scare you, then I’ll tell you a little about how to glue textile wallpaper. First of all, it is necessary to carefully level the walls and cover them with a deep penetration primer. The surface should be perfectly smooth and well (but not too) absorbent.
Once the walls are prepared, it's time to apply the glue. For each type of textile wallpaper you may need different glue- this is indicated on the label. Generally, heavy wallpaper adhesive will do. We will apply it to the wall, and in the case of wallpaper with a paper base, also to it.
Textile wallpaper on non-woven fabric can be glued immediately, but paper wallpaper should be left for 5 minutes and soaked. But they cannot be overexposed so that the paper does not soften and release the glue. There is more fuss with paper, and it can also become deformed, so it is better to choose another option.
Textile wallpaper must be glued from top to bottom, smoothing with a rubber roller or wallpaper spatula. When gluing them, they are pulled down a little.
I think it is obvious that such dense wallpaper made of fabric is glued exclusively end-to-end. In order for the seams to fit perfectly, you will have to use a plumb line and draw markings using a ruler.
Please note that it is not easy to match the pattern and color. Before gluing, you need to lay out the rolls on the floor, immediately cut them off and “rub them in.” It would be even more reliable to compare the rolls in the store to make sure the shade is the same.
It is clear that decorating walls with textile wallpaper is not the most rewarding task. But perhaps their chic appearance can distract attention from these minor problems. Lovers of extraordinary luxury interiors These wallpapers will definitely be appreciated!
Textile wallpapers are roll material, which is used for interior decoration premises. This wallpaper consists of several sheets. The front side of the material is fabric.
Previously, such wallpaper had a different name - “damask”. This was the name of German thick silk or wool fabric. It was used as furniture and interior upholstery.
Characteristics of textile wallpaper
Textile wallpaper is usually made from non-woven or paper. Textiles (jute, cotton, polyester, linen) are placed on top of the base layer. The cost of textile wallpaper depends on the value of the material used to make the top layer. In addition, the degree of naturalness of the raw material, its texture and color, as well as resistance to external influence. Depending on the production technology, there are two types of textile wallpaper: based on solid fabric and based on threads.
There are also textile seamless coverings for walls. They are made from very dense fabric. This material covers the entire perimeter of the room, so the end result is one seam joint.
By the way, wallpaper based on textiles performs not only a decorative function, as it seems at first glance. Wall coverings of this kind are characterized by good noise and heat insulating properties, and some types of flax-based wallpaper also have antiseptic properties.
Types of textile wallpaper
There are the following types of textile wallpaper: jute, felt, linen, silk, as well as synthetic-based wallpaper.
Jute wallpaper is wallpaper made from natural fabric, which is applied to a paper base. They are quite expensive. As a rule, they come in one tone or with a pattern. This type of wallpaper has high wear resistance, is able to hide wall imperfections, and also has high resistance to ultraviolet rays. To re-glue jute wallpaper, you need glue for the heavy type of wallpaper. Be sure to thoroughly saturate the canvases with adhesive before gluing them to the wall.
Felt wallpaper gets its name from the material of the same name, which is applied to a paper base. As an alternative, polypropylene foam can be used. On the front side, such wallpaper is somewhat reminiscent of a velor texture. In terms of their functional qualities, they are similar to flaxseeds. In addition, felt wallpaper is simply an ideal material for uneven walls. You can use a vacuum cleaner to clean such wallpaper.
Linen wallpaper is based on a paper canvas that is laminated with natural threads. These threads can be made from natural fibers or mixed ones. When purchasing linen wallpaper, you may find that there are differences in tone between the rolls. This is possible due to the use of natural threads and fibers. But this is not at all a disadvantage of linen wallpaper. After all, natural fabric implies an overflow of colors. In addition, such wallpapers do not fade, they have high sound and heat insulation, and they are environmentally friendly. They are easy to care for and can be cleaned using a vacuum cleaner. Wallpaper is glued end-to-end, but you must first soak the wallpaper with glue. Friction of the wallpaper on the front side is strictly prohibited.
Silk wallpapers are produced at paper based using viscose or natural silk. On such wallpaper, as a rule, paint or a pattern is applied on top. The coatings look great in offices, living rooms, bedrooms, and restaurant halls. A vacuum cleaner is quite suitable for cleaning. To glue silk wallpaper, you need glue for heavy types of wallpaper.
Textile wallpaper on a synthetic basis is wallpaper that is based on foam rubber, and textile fabrics are applied on top. Such wallpapers are distinguished by a high degree of sound and heat insulation. They are absolutely easy to care for, but at the same time soft, elastic and very pleasant to the touch. They are used for cladding offices, bedrooms and children's rooms. Textile wallpaper on a synthetic basis is produced in the form of a single piece to fit the wall. To glue such wallpaper, you need a special glue that is applied to the edges of the canvas.
Advantages and disadvantages of textile wallpaper
Textile wallpaper, like any other material, has its advantages and disadvantages. Among the advantages it should be noted:
— the material is an environmentally friendly product;
- when properly treated, wallpaper is not afraid of dust, moisture, sun, or bacteria;
— textile wallpaper has increased heat-insulating and noise-absorbing properties;
— wallpaper has high light resistance;
— presentable appearance - the coatings look not only beautiful, but also luxurious;
- vapor permeability;
— resistance to UV rays;
— the seams that connect the textile wallpaper sheets are almost invisible.
The disadvantages of textile wallpaper include:
— textile wallpaper without special treatment quickly loses its presentable appearance and does not tolerate dirt and dust well;
- quite high cost of such wallpaper;
— textile wallpaper absorbs odors;
— moisture resistance also plays a role;
- if you have cats and dogs living in your house, then this wallpaper will definitely not suit you.
Application of textile wallpaper
Fabric wallpaper perfectly absorbs noise, which is why they are often used in home theaters and other recreation rooms. Coatings are also used to create interiors for bedrooms, living rooms and children's rooms, and offices. In those rooms where it is quite humid, such wallpaper, as a rule, is not used. It is not advisable to glue them in the kitchen, since the fabric absorbs odors.
Prices for textile wallpaper in Moscow
You can purchase textile wallpaper in specialized stores. You can view the catalog and get acquainted with the range of textile wallpapers from the store managers. Many samples are in stock, but some may need to be ordered.
As for the prices for textile wallpaper, as already written above, they are quite high. On average, the price for them ranges from 15-20 dollars per linear meter (the width of such wallpaper is 90-100 cm). Wallpaper made from natural silk is, of course, more expensive; their price is about $100 per 1 linear meter.
Materials and tools required for gluing textile wallpaper
So, we need:
- glue for heavy wallpaper;
- level (or plumb);
- brush for applying glue;
— a brush of moderate hardness;
- damp cloth;
- napkin;
- pencil;
- scissors;
- roulette;
Textile wallpaper gluing technology
Of course, first you need to prepare the surface of the walls. To do this, you need to remove old wallpaper, seal cracks and various holes. Next, you need to prime the walls, preferably with the same glue that you will use when gluing such wallpaper.
Be sure to carefully calculate the amount of textile wallpaper. The old rule applies here: “Measure twice, cut once.” Moreover, textile wallpaper is not a cheap material. Do not forget that all strips must be glued end to end, starting from the window. Be sure to mark the place where the first sheet will be glued. To do this, use a level or plumb line. Using a tape measure, measure the required piece of canvas and cut it.
Further actions depend on the basis of the wallpaper. If the textile wallpaper is paper-based, then it must be coated with glue and then left for 5-7 minutes. At this time, you need to apply glue to the area of the wall where you plan to glue the wallpaper. If you have wallpaper on a non-woven basis, then you do not need to coat it with glue. It will be enough to apply glue only to the surface of the wall.
Regardless of the base, the wallpaper needs to be pressed against the wall, moving vertically from top to bottom, but making transverse movements is highly undesirable. The use of rags or rollers is not recommended. It is better to use a brush of moderate hardness.
Try to avoid getting glue on the fabric. If glue does get on the front side, carefully remove it with a clean damp cloth, then blot the area with a dry cloth. The most capricious are velor wallpapers, since they are very sensitive to mechanical damage.
Textile wallpaper cannot be bent, as the folds may simply not straighten out later. To cut textile wallpaper, it is best to use scissors (but using a knife is highly undesirable). Markings on walls and canvases must be applied with a simple pencil, since marks made with a ballpoint pen or felt-tip pen may be imprinted on the front side when wetted with glue.
In order not to stain the edges of the textile fabric with glue, you can fix a strip of cash register tape on the covered wall with the fabric already glued so that it covers the edge of the fabric. After the next canvas is attached to the wall, the tape can be removed.
Caring for textile wallpaper
How to achieve the perfect result so that textile wallpaper lasts as long as possible? Of course, regular gentle dry cleaning is necessary. If your wallpaper does not have special protection against dirt, it is better to repeat this cleaning frequently. To do this, you will need a soft brush or dry cloth, as well as dust-absorbing impregnation. Using a vacuum cleaner, clean the wallpaper once or twice a year.
If there is a damp spot on your textile wallpaper, try gently removing it with soapy water, but do not rub it. To dry the wallpaper after cleaning, use a white cloth or absorbent paper. You can dry the moisture using a hair dryer. If dry spots appear, you can use a regular office eraser.
With bold wallpaper, of course, it’s more difficult. When you see such contamination on a light-colored surface, take a spray bottle and carefully spray powder stain remover at a distance of 30 cm. And for dark surfaces, trichlorethylene is quite suitable. Do not forget that moisturizing should not be strong. To avoid a blurred stain, wallpaper should be cleaned from the center of the stain to its edges.
Decorating walls with textile wallpaper will give any room a chic and at the same time elegant look. The unique structure of wallpaper made from natural materials will transform the room, and a variety of patterns and colors can make the room cozy and sophisticated. Textile (fabric) wallpaper is a finishing material that consists of two or more layers. The outer layer of such a wall covering consists of threads. Previously they were called “damask”. This name comes from the German word stoff, which means material made of silk or wool. Damask was also trimmed upholstered furniture and some interior items.
Wallpaper is made from textiles using natural threads such as cotton, linen, silk and others. This is a very labor-intensive task that requires a lot of diligence.
Textile trim is a non-woven fabric made by gluing individual threads to the bottom of the wallpaper, called the base.
The base of the textile covering can be made of either paper or non-woven fabric. Their value depends on what threads the decorative layer is made of.
Various quality characteristics raw materials such as color, texture, environmental friendliness and more.
There are two types of them, differing in the production method, such as: a covering made from a single piece of fabric and made from many individual threads. Experts recommend textiles, such as living rooms and offices.
Advantages of textile wallpaper:
- The advantage, of course, is that they are made using environmentally friendly materials.
- Excellent sound insulation properties and they perfectly retain heat inside the room. And thanks to good air permeability, the possibility of mold formation on the surface of the walls is eliminated.
- Due to the unevenness on the decorative layer, they can easily hide minor errors on the walls.
- Textile finishing materials are distinguished by their durability. Even after 16 years, with proper care, they will look quite attractive.
Disadvantages of textile wallpaper:
- Of course, the main disadvantage is their rather high price.
- This species is also highly susceptible to pollution and is not resistant to moisture.
- They are also quite difficult to clean, as only dry cleaning is possible.
But there is an opportunity to correct this imperfection. It is enough just to apply a water-repellent composition to the surface. Expensive textile wallpaper is treated with an antistatic agent to give the surface the ability to repel dust.
Types of textile wallpaper
Silk. Walls decorated with silk will significantly transform the room, making it more luxurious and incomparable. This finishing material, incomparable in its beauty, includes viscose and silk fibers. Most often they are made for individual customers.
Felt wallpaper. There are several types, differing in the material used in the process of creating the canvas. These are those made from natural felt material and its artificial substitutes: polyester, microfiber, polypropylene and acrylic.
This type of wall covering looks quite nice and interesting when decorating a living room, bedrooms or hall. At finishing works When using textile wallpaper, certain rules must be followed.
They are distinguished by their low maintenance requirements; you just need to wipe them with a damp, clean cloth from time to time. At the same time, they insulate noise well and retain heat in the room.
Linen. This type is the most popular and cheapest textile wall covering. The basis of the flax finishing material is paper, and the top layer is made using natural unspun threads or made up of several types of fibers.
Textile linen wallpaper has good sound insulation and excellent heat retention indoors, is very resistant to sunlight, and looks very unusual and attractive.
Liquid wallpaper made of cotton. This is very interesting view wall covering. It consists of natural cotton fibers, dyeing composition and glue. Before starting work, you only need to dilute the mixture with a small volume of water. All necessary proportions are in the product manual.
Jute wallpaper. From herbaceous plant Under the name jute, which grows in India, they produce threads and materials that are highly durable. Due to the unevenness on the surface, they perfectly hide minor errors on the wall.
Textile jute wallpaper is available in a variety of colors; there are also jute finishing coatings for painting. This type of wall covering is quite resistant to sunlight and is unpretentious in use.
Made from synthetic materials. This type of wall covering is in comparatively less demand among buyers. The basis of the synthetic finishing material is foam rubber. As a result, they perfectly mask absolutely all irregularities on the walls, even without prior preparation of the surface to be glued.
They also have excellent sound insulation qualities and excellent heat retention indoors. In order to remove dirt from the surface of synthetic finishing materials, it is enough to simply treat them with a vacuum cleaner.
A clear advantage is the relatively more low price. A room decorated with synthetic canvases looks no worse than when covered with expensive natural analogues.
The only negative is textile synthetic wallpaper They need a special approach when gluing walls, and it would be best to use the help of a specialist.
Velor- one of the most expensive. Since production requires special conditions, consisting in large quantities various processes.
Their base is paper, and the decorative layer is made of nylon pile. They are best suited for decorating living rooms and bedrooms.
There is very big choice finishing materials for walls made of textiles, characterized by a variety of patterns, textures and color solutions. Moreover, it is possible to order your own version of the decor, where you can choose color scheme and drawing.
Currently, options with a specially aged surface or, conversely, shining with bright sparkles are very popular.
Their cost is influenced by several circumstances, such as the manufacturer, type of fabric, color scheme and texture, and also how environmentally friendly safe materials included in the wall covering.
Today, textile wallpapers made in Germany, Italy and Belgium are in greatest demand. On average, one roll of finishing material costs from one and a half to two thousand rubles.
It is possible to decorate the surface of the room walls with textile seamless wallpaper. The size of this type of coating is: 2.8–3.1 meters wide and up to 50 meters long. During finishing, a solid canvas is glued to the wall, and then holes are cut out for doors and windows.
Textile wallpaper coated with Teflon impregnation is also on sale. It protects the surface from absorbing moisture, for example, if water gets on the fabric covering, it will simply flow down.
Plunging into the times when wall decoration in the Empire or Baroque style was fashionable today is quite possible. The era of classic revival in interior design also affected textile wall coverings. Now, as always, fabric wallpaper is very expensive, both in appearance and in price.
Textile natural wallpaper Thanks to their unique structure and elegant appearance, they give the room shades of luxury and calm grandeur.
Wallpaper is one of the most common finishing materials for walls and sometimes ceilings, characterized by its attractive appearance, low cost and fairly long service life. Textile wallpapers are a little more expensive, but in two other parameters they are ahead of all their colleagues. This is a convenient solution if the owner wants to surprise his guests with ordinary wallpaper, supposedly without resorting to any frills.
How do textile wallpapers differ from any other types of this material? Beauty and durability are good indicators, but how are they achieved?
The fact is that such wallpaper uses a textile covering on top of a paper or non-woven base - simply put, traditionally paper product contains fabric elements. Linen, cotton, polyester or jute are used as the main woven material for such wall coverings. The cost of a particular variety depends on the price of the top, woven layer, which, in turn, varies in naturalness, environmental friendliness, texture and resistance to any adverse factors.
Unlike classic wallpaper, textile wallpaper can have a single seam for the entire room. In some cases, gluing textile wallpaper is carried out according to the tapestry principle, that is, a huge solid piece of material is taken and simply pasted inside the room. Openings for windows and doors are made upon completion of all work. The advantage of this design is its almost complete integrity. If the material is nevertheless cut according to the principle of ordinary wallpaper, then it is glued in the standard way.
Video: technology for gluing textile wallpaper
Regardless of how textile wallpaper is glued, it provides good protection from noise and heat loss, and some linen varieties even have antiseptic properties.
Types of textile wallpaper
Textile wallpaper is too broad a concept to describe without any further clarification. Aesthetics and all types of insulation are provided by them in approximately equal measure, however, each type has its own specifics. Let's look at it in more detail:
Advantages of textile wallpaper
Textile wallpaper is one of the most expensive options for wall decoration, but “the game is worth the candle” - an interior decorated in this way looks simply amazing. Let's look at what else is good about this finishing material:
- beautiful and soft, both adults and children will like it;
- looks expensive and exclusive, evokes subconscious respect for the owner who allowed himself such luxury;
- in most cases, it is completely environmentally friendly, does not pose any harm to health and does not emit harmful substances;
- retains its original appearance for a long time - there is no fading of the walls from the sun;
- all types tolerate dry cleaning well, and the best natural materials allow you to resort to wet cleaning;
- a high level of noise and heat insulation is provided by almost all types of material.
Thus, the reasons pushing apartment owners to give preference to this particular solution are quite logical and obvious.
Difficulty in operation
Like any other material, textile wallpaper has certain disadvantages, which you need to be prepared for in advance. The most important among them are:
- the high price makes the material inaccessible to the general population;
- in most cases, it is almost impossible to hang such wallpaper on a wall without the help of a specialist, because the structure of the material is too atypical;
- Wallpaper of this type easily absorbs dirt, especially in liquid form. Therefore, it is strictly forbidden to glue them in the kitchen and hallway. For most varieties, moisture is generally unacceptable - it can destroy the structure of the coating. When stains appear, in some cases you can try to solve the problem with a soap solution, but more often you have to re-glue the contaminated fragment.
- It is quite problematic to extract dust or smell from fabric glued to the wall, so the room “remembers” everything that was here.
Conclusion
This solution is more suitable for a bedroom or living room, and is completely unacceptable in a kitchen, hallway or nursery. However, the most expensive options have increased resistance to any threats, but you should still think twice before spending money on expensive finishing material that can be damaged the next day.
Textile wallpaper is a fairly expensive material, so before you cover your walls with it, you need to weigh the pros and cons. But if the owner thought through everything in advance and hung such wallpaper correctly, then he is guaranteed recognition and respect from the guests! This is a finish for real kings, and if you consider yourself worthy of it, you don’t need to spare money.
Textile wallpaper is perhaps the most effective option for wall decoration. It’s not for nothing that this material has always been considered a sign of good taste and luxury. However, before making a choice in its favor, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the features and consider all the advantages and disadvantages of textile wallpaper.
General information
Fabric wallpaper is a natural or artificial textile fabric glued to a paper or non-woven backing.
Most often, the following materials are used for its manufacture:
- Silk;
- Felt;
- Jute;
- Synthetic fibers;
- Velours;
- Cotton.
Textile wallpaper in the interior looks luxurious, however, it is the most expensive type of existing wallpaper.
Peculiarities
So, we figured out what textile wallpaper is. Now let's get acquainted with their advantages. Of course, the most basic advantage of the material has already been announced - it is an attractive appearance.
But besides this there are some other points:
- The material is environmentally friendly.
- Good sound and heat insulation properties.
- Resistant to fading and direct sunlight.
- Linen fabric has bactericidal properties.
- With proper care, the service life can reach 10 years.
- Thanks to the variety of designs and patterns, you can visually expand or reduce the room, as well as choose the most suitable option for a specific style and interior design.
The photo shows textile surfaces in the bedroom
Unfortunately, along with these advantages, there are quite a few disadvantages:
- Fastidious in care, as the coating absorbs dust and odors. Therefore, walls finished in this way must be vacuumed at least once a week.
- The material is very delicate, therefore it is not resistant to abrasion and various mechanical influences.
- A perfectly flat base is required, since after finishing all the flaws in the wall will appear.
- It is difficult to remove dirt because the material cannot be washed. Of course, there are fabrics impregnated with a moisture-repellent composition, but their price is very high. In addition, they are quite rare on sale.
- The cost of the product is very high.
Advice! A soft brush can be used to clean textile trim, but cleaning should be done carefully and without using chemicals.
Types of textile wallpaper
If the above pros and cons of textile wallpapers do not change your decision, then you should take a closer look at the main features of coatings made from different materials.
Linen
This type of wallpaper is one of the most common and inexpensive. They are made by laminating paper sheets with natural or combined fabric.
The coating looks very interesting and neat, so it can be used to decorate an office, living room or other rooms. However, it should be taken into account that the material does not tolerate high humidity. Therefore, you should not use it for other similar premises.
Jute
Jute is Indian plant, from which ropes and durable fabrics are made. Distinctive feature wallpaper based on jute fibers lies in its pronounced texture. In addition, they allow you to hide minor unevenness in the walls, unlike other textile “brothers”.
On the market you can find plain jute textile wallpaper for walls with a pattern. In addition, there is a large selection.
This finishing material is quite resistant to wear and does not require maintenance. You can clean walls covered with jute fabrics using a vacuum cleaner with a furniture attachment.
Advice! Delete grease stain from a fabric surface using an iron. To do this, apply a clean white napkin to the contaminated area and iron it well.
Felt
Felt wallpaper is perhaps the most...
They exist in two types:
- Made from natural felt;
- From artificial material- acrylic, polypropylene or polyester.
Outwardly, they resemble velor and look very beautiful. Therefore, they can be used in the living room, bedroom and other rooms. As for the performance properties, they are similar to other types of textile coverings.
Silk
Silk canvases look rich and elegant on the walls. They will help create a very interesting and unique interior. Such coating is rarely found on sale, since it is most often made to order, and accordingly, its cost is very high.
It should be said that there are also liquid silk wallpapers, although they are more reminiscent of decorative plaster than wallpaper in the traditional sense of the word. They are made from silk processed in a special way. The material is applied to the walls using a trowel, like decorative plaster, but after drying it resembles a solid silk fabric.
Velor
Like silk, velor coating is one of the most expensive. It is made using complex technology, based on nylon pile paper. These canvases not only look very beautiful, but are also pleasant to the touch. It is best to use this material for the living room and bedroom.
Synthetic
Synthetic wallpapers are not as popular as some of the above-mentioned types of coatings, but they are also good option wall decoration. They are based on foam rubber, so the material has excellent heat and sound insulation properties.
The main advantage of this wallpaper is that it does not require careful alignment of the walls. The canvases will perfectly disguise existing defects in the base. In addition, they are cheaper than coatings based on natural fabrics.
Sticking
Pasting textile wallpaper is somewhat different from the traditional technology of wall covering, with which many are familiar. Therefore, it is best to entrust this work to professionals.
If you still decide to save money and do the finishing yourself, then it is advisable to purchase textile wallpaper on a non-woven basis. The fact is that they are denser and less susceptible to deformation.
So, the instructions for pasting look like this:
- As mentioned above, before gluing textile wallpaper, it is necessary to carefully prepare the base - remove the remnants of the old coating, seal all cracks and, if necessary, putty the walls.
- Then you need to cover the walls with a layer of primer. This will improve adhesion between materials, reduce glue consumption, and also prevent the occurrence of mold.
- Since the wallpaper is glued end to end, vertical markings must be applied to the wall using a plumb line or level.
- Next, the canvases are cut according to the height of the walls.
- If pasting is done with paper-based material, then it should be coated with special glue and left for 5 minutes. Non-woven fabrics do not need to be coated with glue.
- Then textile wallpaper adhesive is applied to the wall.
- Next, the canvas is glued to the wall, aligned with the markings and carefully smoothed with a rag or brush. This procedure is the most difficult.
- The remaining sheets are glued in the same way.. It is extremely important to ensure that they are joined tightly, as cracks will spoil the entire impression of the finish.
Note! Do not fold the canvas while working, as the folds cannot be smoothed out with your own hands. In addition, you should not allow glue to get on the fabric, otherwise it will leave noticeable stains.
This completes the process of gluing the walls.
Conclusion
Despite the fact that textile wallpapers have a number of disadvantages and are quite difficult to cover walls with, they are very popular. This is, of course, due to their excellent decorative properties.
In addition, they are environmentally friendly material, which is also important. For more information on this topic, watch the video in this article.
