The choice of wallpaper is not easy, because in specialized stores we meet such a variety of drawings, shades and species that the choice becomes a real problem. It is often difficult to choose between environmentally friendly wallpaper and simply beautiful, and even qualitative. This article is designed to facilitate your choice. So, paper or vinyl wallpaper?

For and against when choosing paper wallpaper

Vinyl wallpapers, of course, are on the step above, but still paper wallpapers have their own advantages:

• the main thing - they are ideal in the issue of environmental friendliness;
• breathable;
• price available;
• easy to work;
• glue, which is recommended for pasting walls, does not contain chemistry;
• a variety of colors and structures, and indeed - just beautiful.

The disadvantages of paper wallpapers belong to what they are:

• almost 10 years have not served as long as the highest quality. Although after 10 years the wallpaper will want to change not because they wear out, but simply because they are born;
• not suitable for rooms with high humidity;
• burn out;
• in contact places abrase.

Types of paper wallpaper

Category of wallpapers are divided into types. They may be:

• smooth. Here there is nothing but paper. Figure on one side only. Typographic process of deposition. Cheaper than wallpaper, the rougher the paper used for their manufacture. They serve for long - 2 years, on the strength of 3, and then lose all form burn out, wiped off;
• background paper more expensive covered prior to applying drawing special primer having specific basis, allowing to keep intact drawing longer;

• duplex. These wallpapers have two layers. They have high strength. The first layer serves as the basis, and the second - a coating which is applied drawing. You can not fear that they will tear when working with them, and during the operation they are washed, but not often, otherwise tear. Under normal conditions, they look good up to 5 years;

• stamping. This type of wallpapers are also 2 layer. The upper layer of embossing a relief pattern;

• with a structural pattern. They are called grubovol0knistymi. The design of these wallpapers do not really interesting different conventional additives: walnut shells. shavings. The additive is between two paper layers. Before gluing they do not get too zealous in the treatment of the walls, wallpaper hide minor flaws. Do not burn, retain water repellency, good maintain their appearance age 7. They are more expensive than any previous;

• foamed. On the paper wall consisting of two layers, the foam is applied at a high temperature material, which are based on acrylic. Figure volume obtained;
• paper wall and are water-resistant due to damage to them or latex adhesive having a moisture-proof characteristics. Can distinguish them on glossy or matte film. They have excellent air and vapor permeability. Look respectable, but, respectively, and the price of a solid.

Delightful paper wallpaper factory produces Blue Mountain in Canada. Advantages:

• high quality;
• in the original design decisions;
• special technologies used in manufacturing.

Unlike vinyl wallpaper on paper

With vinyl wallpaper consumers are met not so long ago, but has already become popular. Different vinyl wall paper from the following characteristics:

• have higher strength;
• this artificial material. The air passes poorly;
• non-toxic, resistant to fungus;
• stand cleaning brush;
• do not fade;
• moisture resistant layer due to the vinyl does not absorb moisture;
• after absorbing the adhesive, it is very stretched, and when it dries - gloves can appear on the wall between the tunnels;
• an unfavorable environment for them is the premises where there are jumps of temperature and humidity.

Variety of vinyl wallpaper

Vinyl wallpaper can have the basis of two types:

1. Paper. Vinyl wallpaper on a paper basis is heavy, as the paper withstands the weight of several layers of polyvinyl chloride. Different with lush trim. Here is the gilt, and silver. Varnish is applied from above. They are impregnated with special compositions that allow you to wash these wallpapers.
2. Fliselinova. This basis is more durable than paper. It has greater elasticity, does not occur. The vinyl wallpaper on a fliesline basis for new apartments is ideal for new apartments, where the walls have not yet given shrinkage. Wallpapers are named CD-Vinyl. A recognized leader producing vinyl wallpaper on a fliesline basis is considered to be the manufacturer from Holland - the BN factory. The wallpaper of this brand distinguishes:

• original drawing;
• durability of paints;
• Pleasant texture.

Depending on how the drawing is applied to vinyl wallpaper, the following types are distinguished:

• ornate looks on the wall such a type of vinyl wallpaper as silk-screen printing. As the lower layer - the substrate, paper is used. The top layer is brilliant, silky, feel very pleasant to the touch. It looks well in conjunction with more modest monophonic wallpaper. They can be cleaned and washed using detergents;

• if you need to disguise the wall defects, it is worth choosing foamed vinyl wallpapers with a convex relief pattern. They are very similar to paper foaming technology, but not acrylic is applied to the basis, but vinyl. They are not terrible even straight sun rays. It must be remembered that it is unstable to mechanical impacts, these wallpaper are unstable, they are easy to scratch, but they have a removable water resistance, although not in all the same. If this indicator is very important for you, when buying them, look at the icons available on the package, they will indicate the degree of moisture resistance and other characteristics;

• the vinyl wallpaper of the largest thickness is called polyplane or tight vinyl. When applied, the drawing applies hot stamping, so their texture is very clear. Used as decor for walls in the kitchen, bathroom, because The drawing is a imitation of stone, ceramic tile, and in addition, they are very moisture resistant and durable.

While searching for a response to the question: What to choose - Wallpaper paper or vinyl? Excel from where you are going to glue them. If it is a nursery, then definitely - paper, if a bathroom or kitchen, then, of course, it is better than Polynespen, nothing will come there, but for other rooms, pick up your taste and wallet.