Wallpaper for brick and masonry: an interesting approach to design

From this article you can find out the advantages and features of using such a finishing material as brick and stone wallpaper. In the text you can find interesting ideas and numerous photos of the most successful solutions, an overview of the main types of materials, their characteristics and tips for use. The article contains basic information on working with finishing, as well as average prices for the purchase of wallpaper.

Advantages and scope of wallpaper for brickwork

Brick design has a number of advantages. Such a surface can be coated with a dye or varnish, it is strong and durable, fire resistant and invulnerable to moisture and temperature changes. Nevertheless, many apartment and house owners are switching to the use of brick wallpaper in the interior as an alternative to this costly and cumbersome solution.

Why buying wallpaper for brickwork is more profitable than doing it

Wall decoration in the form of brick or masonry, despite the popularity of loft-style interiors, is in less demand every day. This is due to the disadvantages that accompany the installation of the material:

• it takes several days to lay stone or brick;
• the work must be performed by a specialist, only in this case the result will be of high quality;
• after the work, there is a lot of construction waste;
• high costs for the purchase of material, as well as payment for the services of a specialist;
• the load on the foundation of the building increases;
• the useful area of ​​the room decreases;
• complex and time-consuming process of changing the interior.

In such cases, experts recommend that people who like the presence of brick walls in the interior buy wallpaper imitating masonry. Modern materials realistically convey all the decorative qualities of finishing made on the basis of stone or brick.

Useful advice! Using textured wallpaper will allow you to achieve maximum realism. The embossed materials are almost indistinguishable to the touch from the surface of natural stone.

When using wallpaper, most of the disadvantages inherent in real brickwork are excluded:

• thin material does not hide useful centimeters;
• installation of the material can be done by hand;
• there is no dust and dirt;
• one day is enough to complete all work;
• no stress on the building;
• most of the materials have a washable surface;
• the coating does not need additional protection;
• it is easy to change the finish to another material option;
• an extensive selection of colors and designs;
• lower cost of finishing;
• there is no cold effect.

Why is it profitable to buy brick-like wallpaper: advantages over other finishes

Many options for finishing materials are much more durable and stronger than wallpaper. However, the latter have special characteristics due to which they are still in demand among consumers.

Advantages of imitation wallpaper over other options for finishing materials:

• the coating has a breathable surface, which ensures natural air circulation and maintains safe conditions for human living;
• manufacturers offer a wide range of collections, so consumers have the opportunity to buy white brick wallpaper, as well as masonry in other colors with different textures and patterns;
• if necessary, the coating can be given any shape, for example, protrusions, bends, in order to harmoniously fit the finish into the interior and layout of the room;
• high quality imitation compared to plastic panels;
• simple dismantling scheme;
• due to its light weight, the wallpaper can be used to decorate thin walls and plasterboard partitions.

Note! Some wallpaper options can be painted, which allows you to change the color of the walls without removing the trim. Italian and German companies are considered the highest quality manufacturers of materials in this category.

Scope of brick wallpaper: photo in the interior of residential premises

Brick wallpaper is aesthetically pleasing in residential interiors. Brick imitation wallpapers look great in loft-style bedrooms and living rooms. By adding decorative elements made of glass or metal to the interior of these rooms, you can create a modern techno style.

Most often, this finishing material is used to decorate the working area in the kitchen (apron). In this room, you can experiment with color and texture to find the best fit. Photos of wallpaper under a stone in the interior of the kitchen look quite impressive. In this case, there is a chance to choose not only the type of material to be simulated, but also to play with its size.

The most organic combination is obtained by decorating the living room with a fake fireplace or wall protrusions in the form of columns with brick walls. At the same time, it is not recommended to decorate with wallpaper around a real fireplace, since this material is unreliable in terms of fire safety and quickly becomes unusable due to the negative effects of high temperatures.

Scope of brick wallpaper: photo in the interior of non-residential premises

Finishing imitating brick or masonry is widely used in non-residential interiors.

These spaces include rooms:

• restaurants;
• night clubs;
• entertainment and shopping centers;
• rest rooms;
• gyms and beauty salons;
• shops;
• offices, etc.

In these cases, a similar design is ideal for interior furnishings. The decoration itself not only looks modern, but also allows you to make the atmosphere of a public institution cozy and comfortable.

It is also appropriate to use brick wallpaper in the interior of the kitchens of catering establishments, as well as coffee shops. These areas are highly exposed to moisture and temperature extremes. In this case, you should give preference to dense wallpaper with a moisture-resistant and washable surface.

Wear-resistant options for finishing materials can be used to decorate walls in rooms with high traffic and load. These areas include baths, storage rooms, hallways, hallways and corridors. It is allowed to use wallpaper for wall decoration on loggias and well-glazed balconies.

Useful advice! In combination with a bio or electric fireplace, brick wallpaper will create a warm atmosphere in a public institution. Such devices are absolutely safe and do not have a negative effect on the finishing material.

Wallpaper for home: prices, photo catalogs of the main types of products

On the market of finishing materials, there are various options for wallpaper that imitate brick or masonry. To avoid dissonance in the design of the room, first of all, you should adhere to a single color scheme in the interior.

Manufacturers offer customers wallpaper with different types of surfaces:

• glossy;
• matte;
• structural.

Colors include shades of light and dark colors. When choosing a finishing material in a store, it should be borne in mind that wallpaper with a matte and structural surface, as well as products of dark colors, visually reduce the size of the room, and also hide the light. Therefore, for small rooms it is preferable to buy wallpaper for white brick or light shades with a glossy surface.

In most cases, wallpaper colors include natural brick shades. Therefore, on sale you can find materials made in red, gray, black and brown. There are no bright design options, but you can create them yourself by applying pigment to the surface wallpaper for painting.

Materials for painting are:

• paper;
• non-woven;
• vinyl.

White wallpaper is considered the most versatile option. The canvases of most materials for painting are also made in this color. Photos of gray wallpaper in the interior look spectacular; such bricks, in combination with a white tint, fit well into the spaces of living quarters. In dark colors, the most popular shade is red. Such wallpapers are outwardly almost indistinguishable from real brickwork, the difference can only be determined by touch.

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Advantages and disadvantages of wallpapering walls: the price of paper products

Before choosing one of the types of wallpaper, you should carefully study the characteristics of each of the options on sale in order to make the best choice.

Paper wallpapers have the following advantages:

• safe and environmentally friendly materials are used for the manufacture of products;
• affordable cost allows you to easily finish the premises;
• wide range of colors, including the popular gray shade;
• a large selection of canvases sizes, allowing you to choose the most convenient option for gluing, as well as to minimize the amount of construction waste generated in the process of cutting the material to fit it to the dimensions of the room.

Useful advice! When initially painting wallpaper for painting, it is advisable to select light shades, because with each subsequent renewal of the paint layer, the color of the composition should be darker than the previous layer. This ensures a full overlap of the old finish.

The disadvantages of paper-based wallpaper include a low level of resistance to moisture, as well as a flat texture, which significantly limits the possibilities of using the material for wall decoration in an apartment.

Average prices for paper wallpaper:

Brand name	Collection	Manufacturer country	Price per roll, RUB
Rasch	Kids & Teens II	Germany	990
Caselio	Pretty lili	France	1370

 

Pros and cons of non-woven wallpaper: photos and material prices

Non-woven wallpaper imitating brickwork is the best option for decorating walls in a hallway or living room.

Material advantages:

• the variety of paintable wallpaper allows you to update the colors almost every year;
• non-woven fabric reacts perfectly to moisture;
• the textured surface of the finish hides all the unevenness of the base, besides, the question of how to treat the wall before gluing the wallpaper is completely resolved, because no preliminary alignment is required, one primer is enough;

• the decoration is environmentally friendly and absolutely safe for humans;
• the texture of the surface creates a stunning effect of realism.

The material also has disadvantages. Non-woven surfaces tend to accumulate dust, but regular cleaning can alleviate this problem. To do this, it is enough to systematically wipe the walls with a dry cloth. Despite the possibility of glueing the wallpaper on your own, the price per square meter of material is much higher than in the case of paper products, so finishing work will be more expensive.

Average prices for non-woven wallpaper:

Brand name	Collection	Manufacturer country	Price per roll, RUB
Marburg	Patent Decor	Germany	1380-3247
Milassa	Loft	Russia	3600
Atlas	Iconic	Belgium	4200

 

Advantages of wallpapering: how much vinyl products cost

Non-woven vinyl products can also be found on sale. Manufacturers offer standard material options, as well as paintable wallpaper.

Advantages of vinyl brick wallpaper:

• realistic transfer of the texture of brickwork, obtained by hot stamping;
• high density of the base;
• simple care system;

• the surface can be wiped with a damp cloth;
• optimal combination of price and quality;
• high strength of the coating, which allows it to be used as wall decoration for kitchen and hallway rooms.

Useful advice! Vinyl wallpaper is recommended for techno or loft interiors.

High web density is both an advantage and a disadvantage. Such wallpaper impedes natural air circulation.

Average prices for vinyl products:

Brand name	Collection	Manufacturer country	Price per roll, RUB
Deco4walls	Exposed Warehouse	Belgium	1000
Rasch	Crispy paper	Germany	1040
Grandeco	Splendour	Belgium	1045
Erismann	Brix unlimited	Germany	1150
AS Creation	High rise	Germany	1185
BN	More than elements	Holland	1800

 

Features of using wallpaper for a stone and prices for products

With the help of modern technologies, manufacturers have managed to create a finishing material in the form of wallpaper that realistically imitates a natural stone surface. As in the case of brick-like material, these products are light in weight and small in thickness, which allows you to get the necessary decorative effect without loading the wall surfaces.

The attractive decorative characteristics of the material are due to the presence of:

• dense texture;
• seams;
• bulges;
• irregularities.

The highest quality product options have a dense foam vinyl base. Due to this, it becomes possible to effectively mask minor base errors. Designers often choose this type of material in order to advantageously beat the presence of artificial fireplace and focus on it.

Average prices for stone wallpaper F-stone (Russia):

Collection	Price per roll, RUB
Emerald	1300
Coffee	1300
Monochrome	1300
Aquamarine marble	2500
Marble Aventurine	2500
Carnelian marble	2500

 

Features and photos of wallpaper for plaster in the interior

Most of the wallpaper imitating plaster has a paper or non-woven backing. The material is glued onto a prepared base on top of a special substrate. Vinyl brick wallpaper has a two-layer structure. Through the use of innovative manufacturing technologies, the material is realistic, durable, durable and aesthetically pleasing.

Advantages of plastering wallpaper:

• the ability to create warm to the touch and realistic brickwork;
• simple installation system;

• the process of wall decoration does not take much time;
• an extensive selection of design solutions;
• saving space due to the small thickness of the material;
• acceptable cost.

Note! In addition to imitating brickwork, you can find wallpapers on sale that repeat the external characteristics of a concrete surface. This finish is ideal for creating a loft-style interior. The concrete surface perfectly supports the design of brick or masonry.

Average prices for plaster wallpaper with imitation of various surfaces:

Brand name	Collection	Manufacturer country	Effect (imitation)	Price per roll, RUB
Ugepa	Paris	France	plaster	1170
Limonta	Naturae	Italy	masonry	1700
BN	Essentials	Holland	painted surface with cracks	1800
AS Creation	Flower days	Germany	brickwork	2200
Sirpi	Liguria	Italy	the cloth	3390

 

Modern ideas: photo wallpaper 2017 in the interior

Brick print on wallpaper is a versatile solution, so it can be used as a decorative wall decoration in any room. Moreover, this material is perfectly combined with other finishes.

Rules for creating spectacular wallpaper combinations:

1. Brick-like wallpaper in light colors is combined with a dark finish.
2. The dark brick print should be complemented by the most common light wallpaper.
3. With white brick, the most advantageous combination is created by ordinary colored wallpapers or plain light ones (to match the brick or in pastel shades).
4. The combination of brick and stripes on wallpaper in the same color scheme looks good.
5. The red brick is well emphasized by the wallpaper of light olive color.
6. Gray brick looks best against white walls.

The finishing material is selected taking into account the purpose of the room, its size, style, and the type of lighting. A rough surface will have the most realistic look in the interior. In this case, it does not hurt to add lighting, as a result, a beautiful play of glare on the bumps of the finish will turn out.

Brick wallpaper in interiors of different styles

The characteristic features of the loft style are best manifested in the reddish color scheme. Wallpaper with an imitation of a red brick wall is ideal for this purpose. It is advisable to use vinyl wallpaper as a finishing material, which will create the effect of real untouched walls.

The vintage style direction is the clearest example of how rough brickwork can be combined with delicate and romantic notes. In this case, it will be optimal to make an accent design of one wall, and other surfaces can be pasted over with floral wallpaper.

The Scandinavian style, like the Swedish one, is characterized by snow-white surfaces, so white wallpaper with a pronounced texture is suitable as a finish. Recreation areas are designed in a similar way. In the bedroom, the wall behind the headboard is finished with "brick" wallpaper, and in the living room - the surface behind the sofa. The design will harmoniously complement the floor in white; it is allowed to use a coating in the form of a gray laminate with a slight play of shades.

Useful advice! The best combination is obtained when using brick wallpaper in combination with wood or decorative stone.

To create an interior in the Provence style, finishing in the form of wallpaper with a yellowish tint is suitable. In such an environment, a gray and red brick will look good.

The fusion style is characterized by an abundance of colors, in this case it would be advisable to use color combinations of the following shades:

• red and white;
• red-yellow;
• red-gray.

While dark colors with antique-styled accessories are suitable for the Gothic style, the techno and minimalism styles require light shades and ultra-modern furniture.

Brick wall in the interior: wallpaper in the style of shabby chic

Like the vintage design direction, shabby chic style combines romantic charm and glamor with rudeness and negligence in the interior. This approach is not uncommon in modern rooms. Brick walls in this case can have a different shade, but white brick is most often used.

Shabby chic wallpapers are suitable for highlighting the following objects:

• one of the walls;
• separate functional area;
• the central part of the room.

Such a design solution is used in the design of the combined rooms of the living room and kitchen, where the dining area is pasted over with wallpaper. The aged surface of the masonry is the hallmark of shabby chic. It is allowed to use materials where brick acts as a base, and plant or other elements are used as additional decor.

Features of the shabby chic style are emphasized:

• quilts made using the patchwork technique;
• vintage lace;
• decorative accessories such as vintage figurines, vases, paintings;
• striped textiles;
• objects in the design of which there are urban notes;
• combinations of different textures.

Unusual wallpaper in the interior: brick on the photo wallpaper

Photo wallpapers are used to create a classic and modern style in the interior of living quarters. This type of material accurately conveys the features of the brickwork, as well as its condition, down to the smallest nuances.

The advantages of using photowall-paper under a brick:

• paper base does not interfere with natural air circulation;
• the material is environmentally friendly, therefore it can be used for wall decoration in children's rooms;
• an extensive selection of designs that can be individual and unique;
• simple system of mounting / dismounting the coating.

Useful advice! Large stores offer consumers to purchase custom-made wallpapers with image resizing options.A photo of the wall brought by the client can be used to create the drawing. Thus, by picking up the image you like on the web or by making it yourself with the help of a camera, you can get a unique wallpaper design. Designers carry out the correction of shades, as well as the size of the brick, taking into account the wishes of the customer.

Photo wallpaper is used to decorate the interiors of the living room, bedroomsas well as kitchens. Such canvases not only create a stylish setting, but also emphasize the contrast between furniture and other walls.

The use of white brick wallpaper in the interior of the living room and bedroom

Regardless of the size of the living room, the most successful design solution would be to create an accent wall based on brick wallpaper. On the other surfaces of the room, you can finish with plain wallpaper of any shade, because white brick goes well with other colors. The main thing is to adhere to the style of the living room and choose the right furniture, as well as the appropriate decor.

In the process of choosing companion wallpaper for the living room, you should avoid finishes decorated with an abundant number of patterns or too voluminous texture, otherwise the design will turn out to be overly colorful and annoying. The combination of white brick wallpaper and light walls will be optimal. An accent wall will be an excellent backdrop for placing central elements of the interior, for example, a large painting or a mirror, TV, wall lamps.

The method of accentuating one wall with a white brick wall can be used in the bedroom as well. These wallpapers are glued to the surface behind the headboard. Finishing in the form of imitation of brick from the side opposite to the sleeping place or by the window is allowed. Translucent curtains, a skin on the floor or a warm carpet, bright pillows on the bed are suitable as a decorative addition.

Application and photo of wallpaper in the bathroom, in the kitchen and in the hallway

In the kitchen, an imitation of decorative white brick on the wallpaper will look great in combination with the following materials:

• wood;
• glass;
• laminate;
• plaster;
• chrome-plated elements.

Quite often the premises of the kitchen and the dining room are combined, so that the space can be divided into functional zones with the help of decoration and furniture. Where food preparation is carried out, it is recommended to use wallpaper with a high margin of safety and a moisture-resistant surface. The bathroom needs a similar finish, where there is an increased moisture content in the air. Wallpaper in the kitchen can be used to accentuate the wall where the dining table is set.

Often you can see in the photo wallpaper for a brick in the hallway or in the corridor. These rooms are usually compact in size and suffer from a lack of light. The use of white brick imitation wallpaper partially solves both of these problems, visually enlarging the space and visually filling it with light.

Brickwork on wallpaper in white or in a different light can transform the interior of any room. By complementing the furnishings with stylish furniture and decorative elements, you can get an exceptional and very attractive design without the help of a specialist.