A significant advantage of this wall covering is that it can be painted. Today, smooth non-woven wallpaper and rolls with a selection of patterns are produced for painting. The latter type of wallpaper can also be painted, but for this you need to know some features.

We will consider in more detail whether it is possible to paint non-woven wallpaper and all the subtleties of painting.

Variety of products

Non-woven wallpaper is an inexpensive but high-quality wall covering that has a number of advantages:

• Strength and resistance to mechanical stress.
• They don't stretch.
• The canvas masks small defects on the walls (small cracks, scratches, chips).
• The glue applies well to the strips.
• Made from environmentally friendly material.
• They have breathable properties.

Note. The finishing material consists of non-woven fabric, and the base is made of natural cellulose.

A special feature of vinyl wallpaper is its breathability, therefore, to prevent the appearance and development of molds, special adhesives with antiseptic and fungicidal additives are used. There are also vinyl wallpaper options with several micropores in the synthetic coating. Allow the wall to “breathe” and prevent moisture penetration. This prevents condensation and mold from forming, and cheaper adhesives can usually be used. At the same time, however, due to their technical excellence, these wallpapers are comparatively more expensive.

Manufacturers offer users two types of this material:

• Non-woven (see) - two-layer non-woven fabric: bottom - base, top - relief embossing. This type can be produced with a print or plain.
• Products with a non-woven base - polyvinyl chloride or textiles are applied to the base.

What types of wallpaper are painted?

Specialists in finishing works It is not recommended to paint wallpaper made of paper, since when wet it is easily susceptible to mechanical damage and can tear when exposed to a roller. There is also no point in painting luxury products - those made of bamboo or textiles and others.

Attention. Painting products that are not intended for this is fraught with unpleasant consequences, namely deformation of the canvas.

They can give an almost sculptural expression to the relief of a wall. Different surface structures and image shapes are achieved using different technologies and the inclusion of additional ingredients. The latest methods allow vinyl wallpaper to imitate appearance various fabrics, Venetian plaster, leather, ceramic tiles, wood, marble, granite and others facing materials. The addition of special glitter pigments creates a unique effect of nobility and sophistication.

Vinyl wallpaper is suitable for any type of room, but there are also rooms for which it is best choice. They are dense, well washed, resistant to grease and other dirt and do not smell or smell. Therefore, they are very suitable for kitchens. In this case, however, we remind you that if you have not stopped the most expensive species in the air, you need to ensure good ventilation. Other types of rooms for which this wallpaper is very suitable are sanitary ones. Here the layer of polyvinyl chloride should be dense.

Therefore, it is better to choose rolls with the inscription “for painting”. The instructions for the roll contain information that the non-woven fabric can withstand dyeing ten times, but in reality this can be done no more than eight times.

Pros and cons of repainting

But at the same time, repainting has a number of advantages:

• The design of a room can be changed quickly and inexpensively.
• Creative people can put their talents into practice.

Painted wallpaper is less dirty and easier to clean by special means(see), and the level of resistance to mechanical damage increases.

Which paint to choose

Manufacturers present a wide range of ready-made colors; if the desired shade is not among them, you can buy white paint and add a special pigment to it - tint. In this way, you can make the desired color (see).

Note. Before painting, experts recommend painting a small area and letting it dry. After this, you can evaluate the color that turned out. This is due to the fact that in a container the paint tone looks brighter than on the wallpaper.

Another advantage is their flexibility - they can stretch up to 4mm and hide various cracks in the walls. Very good thermal and sound insulation. Finishing rough wall coverings is very interesting and can be done different ways. Wallpaper can be painted classically, but you can also paint it straight from the back, adding a subtle touch of color. Another option is to paint the front and then scrub with a sponge. This creates an interesting combination of rich colors in the lower areas and white or lighter colors in the higher areas.

Depending on light reflection, today there are the following types of wallpaper paints:

• Matte.
• Gloss.
• Semi-gloss.
• Semi-matte.
• Satin.

Wallpaper paint can have different compositions:

When choosing paint, it is worth considering that its consistency should be liquid, otherwise it will clog the relief pattern on the wallpaper. If the paint contains aggressive chemical elements, then non-woven wallpaper can simply creep away. This is explained by the fact that acetone and other chemical additives negatively affect wallpaper.

What you need to paint wallpaper

To paint German non-woven wallpaper for painting you will need the following:

• Spray bottle (see).
• You should choose a roller made of velor or made of sheepskin - such products do not leave air bubbles, drips or clots.
• Narrow brush for painting hard-to-reach places.
• Tray for pouring paint.
• Masking tape.

Note. Applying paint from a spray bottle extends the life of the wallpaper, and also increases the number of paintings. Before you start painting, you need to protect the furniture and floor from paint.

The choice of wallpaper pattern and color allows you to optically significantly change the overall impression of the space. Apart from the planned wallpaper, the color, pattern and method of application of the wallpaper are very important in addition to the material and its properties. If we have high ceilings and they will look optically lower, then the ceiling of the room should be dark. Another option is to choose a horizontal wallpaper pattern or unpack the wall to the ceiling but leave wide strip free walls or finish with a border. Lighting is recommended to go straight down.

If we solve the opposite problem and we have a room with low level, and we want to increase it optically, then we choose vertical patterns or we can lightly paint the ceiling and light it up enough. The room will also act as above when the patterned wallpaper reaches the ceiling.

Instructions on how to paint non-woven wallpaper

Basically, coloring begins a day after gluing.

In order for the painting process to please you with its results, you must adhere to the following instructions:

• Wipe the wallpaper surface with a dry soft cloth to clean it from dust and dirt.
• After painting a small area of ​​the canvas and letting it dry, evaluate the resulting color.
• When adding color or thinner, do it at once so that the resulting color is the same shade.
• When using a spray bottle, select by experiment optimal angle staining.
• They start painting the wall from the bottom and work their way up.
• Places that the spray gun did not reach are painted over with a narrow brush.
• A surface with a perfectly even color is achieved after applying the third layer of paint.
• Before applying the next coat of paint, the previous coat must be completely dry.

Note. If the wallpaper is not intended for painting, then it is initially prepared for painting.

A variety of woven and non-woven wallpapers are available in a variety of designs for easy and quick application or to create a comfortable, healthy indoor environment. Wallpaper is always glued everywhere, which does not create conditions for mold growth on the wall surface or on back side wallpaper

All these wallpapers are vapor permeable. Application to prepared and cleaned substrates is carried out by gluing. Surface treatment with acrylic paint is two-layer. The work process can be simplified and speeded up by using other fiberglass wallpaper modifications. This represents not only less paint consumption and craft time, but also one day of paint drying. In this case, the savings amount to 30% of working time. All wallpapers are washable and can be re-coated acrylic paints.

To do this, do the following:

• A soft cloth is soaked in a solution of dishwashing detergent and then passed through.
• On wallpaper to degrease the surface.
• The walls are covered with a primer.
• Remove all air bubbles and areas that have come loose.

For accurate information, you can watch the video in this article.

Creative approach to painting

To create original interior using wallpaper paint, you can use one of the ideas:

• Painting the front side of the wallpaper.
• Painting only the relief pattern.
• Painting the canvas from the wrong side. The cut strips are painted and waited until they dry, then glued on. As a result, the relief pattern will differ in color from the background.
• To apply the last layer of paint, use a velor roller - in end result the protruding pattern will be a tone darker than the background.
• To get interesting abstractions, you can go over a freshly painted wall with a roller made of small needles.
• Using a roller (spray) and a stencil, you can create unique color accents and designs.

Create original designer interiors simply and easily. To do this, you don’t need to resort to drastic decisions and change the wallpaper. It is enough to paint the non-woven wallpaper and the room will take on a completely new and beautiful look.

Many owners of houses and apartments sometimes have a desire to change the color of the walls. Of course, the most drastic option is to hang new wallpaper, but it requires quite a lot of time and financial resources. If at one time you preferred non-woven wallpaper, then more the best option is their painting.

Of course, this operation also has some nuances that you need to know. Therefore, next we will look at how and what paint to paint non-woven wallpaper. After reading this article, you probably won’t have any problems with painting.

What wallpaper can be painted

First of all, it should be said that there are special non-woven wallpapers that can be painted. As a rule, they are white or have a single color. However, this does not mean that colored non-woven fabrics that were not originally intended for painting cannot be painted a different color.

Often, home craftsmen are confused by the type of material; for example, non-woven fabrics with a top layer of vinyl are widely used. However, there is no need to worry about this, since paint vinyl wallpapers on a non-woven base is also possible.

The only thing is that the canvases must be glued with high quality. Sometimes novice home craftsmen try to glue them with regular wallpaper glue, however, this is a serious mistake, since non-woven wallpaper for painting should be glued using a special technology using special glue. Otherwise, they may simply not withstand the dyeing process and fall off.

However, in any case, before you start applying paint to a small piece of non-woven fabric, which probably remained after the repair. As a last resort, you can move a cabinet or other furniture and paint a small section of the wall, which, if the experiment is unsuccessful, can be hidden.

This way you can know in advance how the paint will take and what the coating will look like.

Paint selection

Now let’s take a closer look at which paint to choose for non-woven wallpaper. It should be said right away that the choice of dyes is particularly small - they all must be water-dispersed.

To such types paint coatings The following compositions include:

• Latex;
• Acrylic;
• Water-based.

Latex mixtures are a good option, however, the price for them is quite high, so it is more advisable to opt for acrylic mixtures. You can also use a regular water-based emulsion, but in this case you need to pay attention that it does not contain solvent or harmful components.

Advice!
It is best to purchase paintwork with water-repellent properties.
This will allow you to wash the surface of the walls, which may be necessary after a couple of years.

In the photo - a roller with a paint tray

Painting technology

Preparing the base

Before painting non-woven vinyl wallpaper or just non-woven fabrics, you need to prepare the surface. This procedure consists of cleaning the walls from dust or other contaminants, if any. In addition, the surface must be degreased.

This procedure cannot be ignored, since the paint will not adhere to a poorly prepared base. Accordingly, there is no need to talk about any quality in this case.

Note!
As a rule, you can apply paint to non-woven trim up to six times.

Painting

You can do the painting yourself using a roller, brush or spray. Next, we will consider how this procedure is carried out using this method, which is most often used.

Note!
If the canvases were recently glued, then you can start painting only after they have completely dried.

So, the instructions for painting walls decorated with non-woven or vinyl canvases are as follows:

• First of all, the water-dispersion composition is poured into a special plastic tray and a roller is rolled out in it until it absorbs the coloring composition.
• After this, the paint should be squeezed out a little, running the roller along a special area in the tray.
• Then the composition is applied to the walls. It is best to perform this procedure from top to bottom, however, there are no fundamental differences. When rolling the rollers, you need to evenly distribute the coating on the wall, avoiding drips.
• In this way, the entire area of ​​the walls is evenly covered. It is unlikely that you will be able to complete the procedure efficiently the first time. Therefore, the coating is usually applied in two layers. The paint can be reapplied only after the first layer has dried.
• If a paint bubble appears on the wall during work, it must be punctured and the area painted over.
• After finishing the main part of the walls, you should pay attention to the joints, as well as the corners. It is more convenient to treat hard-to-reach places with a brush. In this case, the baseboards must first be covered with masking tape to protect them from paint.

Advice!
It is best to paint using a foam roller or a long-nap roller.
It is precisely such a tool that is capable of properly covering the relief surface of walls with the composition.

Here, perhaps, are all the main nuances of how to paint non-woven wallpaper for painting. If in the future you decide to repaint the walls, then the new composition can be applied over the old one.

Conclusion

Painting non-woven wallpaper does not require any special knowledge or skills. Even an inexperienced craftsman simply needs to familiarize himself with the technology in order to do this job efficiently.

The main thing is to choose the right paint and first make sure that it matches your wallpaper. Additional information on this topic can be obtained from the video in this article.