Wall painting and wallpapering

Choosing a paint color for wall painting.

As for the color of wall painting, there are certain canons, according to which it is recommended to use light, non-bright tones. The choice of a particular shade depends on the area of the room, the height of the ceilings, and the location of the windows.

A combination of cold and warm colors has a similar effect. Blue and violet shades, on the contrary, do not contribute to mental activity, bringing apathy. Mottled and bright colors are irritating to the nervous system, but shades of gray calm it down. Quite often for space is used to highlight the color of individual areas of the general – for example, for their visual isolation. But in any case, do not abuse saturated colors – they tire you. will help you choose the best colors for painting walls in rooms of different purposes.

If you need fast and high-quality wall painting, the airless method of painting will be an excellent solution. This method of painting walls of large volumes and areas is very popular. After all, without the use of special equipment for coloring it is unrealistic to do, carrying out painting works of huge premises. Thanks to the airless method of painting walls will be done quickly and, most importantly, without excessive expenditure of consumables. Wall painting will be carried out with full compliance with all the technologies of the painting process.

The construction market every year offers more and more novelties for decorative finishing of walls and ceilings, but wallpaper remains in the list of leading materials. There are enough reasons for this: low price per roll, quick and easy finishing process, a wide range of textures and colors, and the ability to create an original design. Wallpaper is suitable for the implementation of a complex idea, adjusting the parameters of the room and simple cosmetic repairs.

Types of wallpaper

Wallpaper is one of the most common facing materials due to its low cost, excellent decorative value and durability. 

Let’s understand what wallpaper is on the market.

Paper. Allowing the walls to breathe, the easiest to handle, but at the same time they are too thin, they rarely have a relief pattern, the surface burns out, absorbs odors and is not subject to wet cleaning. They can not be applied to many types of surfaces.

The service life of such wallpaper – no more than 4-5 years;

Fleece-lined. This is a modification of paper wallpaper, the quality of which is improved by adding fabric fibres. They have all the advantages of paper, but are applied to almost any surface, much longer lasting, suitable for ceilings, washable, longer retain a presentable appearance, suitable for painting;

Vinyl. Their paper-fleece base is covered with foamed vinyl, which does not allow the wallpaper to breathe. They are not suitable for bedrooms and children’s rooms, but have many advantages: resistant to moisture, do not absorb odours, suitable for kitchens and hallways, retain the original colour and relief of the pattern, can be painted more than 5 times;

Acrylic. Less durable than vinyl, but the material can breathe. Suitable for different types of walls and all rooms in the house;

Natural. This is an expensive material made of organic raw materials (bamboo, veneer, straw, reeds, algae). They are environmentally friendly, warm, have an aesthetic appearance, suitable for different surfaces, fixed with the usual glue for paper or fleece wallpaper. However, they are more difficult to finish corners and slopes, they are afraid of moisture, sun and dust, the joints will be highly visible due to the peculiarities of the material;

Glass wallpaper. Relate to modern finishing materials. It is relevant to use for walls in new buildings, giving shrinkage. They do not require multi-layer surface preparation, last up to 30 years, protect the walls from cracks, are not afraid of odors, water, smoke, fire, so suitable for all types of premises, hypoallergenic and bio-resistant. Glass wallpapers can be repainted up to 15 times. Their application requires some practice

Fabric or textile. Finishing with such wallpaper is very difficult, so it requires the participation of our qualified specialist. But they are popular due to their positive qualities: environmental friendliness, expensive appearance, exclusive design, they do not burn out, have soundproofing properties. 

Photo wallpapers. They have all the advantages and disadvantages of paper wallpaper, while helping to create an interesting decor and optical illusions in the room. For their application on the surface requires a reserve of patience, because they often have a self-adhesive base, which is glued to the wall and immediately leveled, gradually removing the protective layer. 

Liquid wallpaper. The technology of their application is strikingly different from other types of wallpaper, as in dry form they are a powder of a mixture of cellulose and fabric fibers, adhesive composition and decorative particles. Diluted wallpaper with water, and applied with a special construction “grater” and spatulas. They are distinguished by many advantages, the main of which are the absence of joints, ease of processing protruding fragments on the wall, slopes, corners, jambs. The surface turns out beautiful and holds on average 10-15 years. Apply such wallpaper is recommended only with the help of professionals.

How long does it take to glue wallpaper in the room?

To glue wallpaper quickly – It will not work!

Wallpapering in 1 room – 1 day. 

Dismantling wallpaper + wall priming + wallpapering – 2 days.