Wallpaper for painting: the pros and cons of finishing material

This article discusses paper, non-woven and fiberglass wallpaper for painting: the pros and cons of each type of finishing materials, their features and characteristics, as well as prices for products from popular brands. In the text, you can find tips on choosing a dye for creating a finishing layer on wallpaper, as well as average prices for services performed by professional painters.

Wallpaper for painting: the pros and cons of using canvases instead of standard painting

Pasting wallpaper on walls and ceilings is considered by many apartment owners as the easiest and most profitable way to transform the look of a home. At the same time, it is no longer enough for a modern consumer to simply hide the walls, and after renovation he wants to get an original and bright interior, and in some cases even exotic. For this reason, many people prefer to buy textured wallpaper for painting or create an unusual effect using a dye.

Why is it more profitable to buy embossed wallpaper for painting than to use a tinting composition

With regard to technology, the use of wallpaper and coloring composition has both its advantages and disadvantages, which affect not only the application process, but also individual stages of work, for example, preparation of the base.

There is no need for careful surface preparation for wallpapering. The material, which has even the most insignificant relief structure, will successfully hide all the irregularities and imperfections of walls and ceilings. But the process of removing old wallpaper requires significant effort, however, this can be avoided if you buy German wallpaper for painting or Italian wallpaper based on fiberglass or non-woven. In addition, high-quality material can be repainted up to 10-15 times during the operational period.

Note! If inexpensive paper wallpaper with a slight relief is used as a decoration, then after the third color change, their structure will no longer be visible under a layer of paint. As a rule, such materials withstand up to 5 applications of the composition.

As for the use of paint as a finishing material, in this case, the preparation of the base must be very thorough, which is a significant disadvantage. The surface must be perfectly flat. Otherwise, cracks will quickly appear on the coating and delamination will go. If you need to change the color of previously painted walls, you do not have to remove the old coating, because the dye can be applied over the existing finish. Although the wallpaper itself has a similar advantage.

Wallpapering or painting walls: which is better to use as a decoration

If earlier it was thought that the dye is a more environmentally friendly option for finishing for living quarters than wallpaper, today canvas manufacturers understand the importance of preserving the environment, so they offer materials created on a natural basis.

Consumers even have the option to buy plant-based paintable wallpaper for kids:

• cane;
• raffia;
• bamboo;
• algae, etc.

Such coatings are 100% environmentally friendly, because the fabric is made from interwoven plant fibers.

If the question is which wallpaper to buy for painting: paper, fiberglass, vinyl or non-woven, then in each case you need to study the composition of the material. Most often, non-woven, fiberglass and paper canvases do not contain additives of synthetic origin. If the pattern is applied with water-based ink, such wallpaper can be classified as environmentally friendly.

Important! When buying vinyl wallpaper, be sure to check for a certificate confirming that the material does not emit volatile compounds into the air during operation.

Environmental friendliness also depends on what kind of paint the wallpaper is painted for painting and what kind of adhesive is used. It is desirable that they be free of toxic components. Many wallpapers are treated with moisture-repellent impregnations, but in order to completely eliminate the possibility of mold formation under the coating, it is better to use a dye as a finish instead.

What is the best wallpaper for painting: prices, pros and cons of popular types of products

The existing range of wallpapers used for painting includes the following varieties:

• paper;
• non-woven;
• fiberglass.

Each material has its own properties and characteristics, which affect not only the appearance, but also the duration of the coating. The service life, like the cost of finishing, depends on the density of the material and the advantages that it has. By using wallpaper with a high density, you can improve the performance of heat and sound insulation in the room.

Modern paintable wallpapers have various decorative effects. When looking for where to buy wallpaper for painting, it should be remembered that initially all materials are white. The desired shade is obtained during the decorating process, when the canvases glued to the walls are coated with a tinting composition (dye).

A white base is best suited for this purpose, as any color can easily be applied to it. As a result of staining, the degree of strength of the finish increases, as well as the appearance of the room. First of all, when choosing a material, you should pay attention to the texture, which can be smooth or embossed.

Features and prices of wallpaper for painting without a pattern

These products have a completely flat and smooth surface without patterns and decorative patterns.In addition to the decorative function, such wallpapers fulfill one more task - they mask cracks, scratches, chips and other mechanical damage on the walls.

It is preferable to buy smooth wallpaper for painting if it is supposed to create an author's design.

For these purposes, the following tools are used:

• sponges;
• brushes;
• stencils;
• special rollers and other devices for applying patterns.

Most often, smooth wallpaper is used as an alternative substitute for filler for leveling walls and ceilings before painting.

Average prices of cheap wallpaper for painting Marburg from the Patent Decor collection (smooth, size 10.05x0.53 m) are 626-807 rubles. per roll.

Useful advice! Wallpaper without texture can be used for visual expansion effect. To do this, you need to coat the finish with glossy dye.

Features and prices of structural paintable wallpaper

Textured wallpaper realistically simulates surfaces with a pronounced structure. On sale you can find imitations of various materials:

• fabrics;
• plaster;
• brickwork;
• rough canvas;
• wood;
• stone.

In addition, there are varieties decorated with non-standard decorative patterns.

Average prices for paintable wallpaper size 10.05x0.53 m (Marburg products):

Collection	Price per roll, RUB
Patent Decor	626-740
Average prices for paintable wallpaper 5x1.06 m
Patent Decor	959-1094
Average prices for paintable wallpaper size 10.05x1.06 m
Patent Decor	1836-2572

 

Textured wallpaper can be painted in different ways. As standard, it is painted over the entire height of the wall to create a consistent background in rich colors. To get additional accents on the embossed surface during paint application, you need to purchase wallpaper on a non-woven base. Canvases that mimic natural stone, fabric and plaster can be combined with sleek wallpaper options to create accent areas in the interior by highlighting one or more walls.

Why is it profitable to buy wallpaper white for painting on a paper basis: the pros and cons of the material

Paper-based wallpapers are suitable for decorating walls with minor surface defects, and without significant material costs. Manufacturers offer two types of such materials, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Simplex wallpaper is a single-ply material sold in rolls. In this case, the paper is covered with natural embossing or texture.

Simplex material advantages:

1. Simple installation system.
2. Low cost.
3. Safety and environmental friendliness.

The disadvantages of this material include only a short service life.

Duplex wallpaper is a two-layer roll material. The upper layer performs a decorative function, it is decorated with relief elements. The lower part of the material has a dense structure, due to which the strength of the web increases.

Duplex material advantages:

1. The ability to effectively mask even large defects on the walls.
2. As a result of finishing on the wall, a dense and rather durable coating is obtained.
3. Long service life.

Note! Two-layer paper wallpaper has one significant advantage over simplex. The adhesive composition is not able to penetrate the base and damage the outer decorative layer.

The disadvantages of duplex include high cost and complex technology of gluing to the surface.

There is another type of paper wallpaper - coarse fiber. In addition to cellulose, they also contain wood chips. Externally, the canvas resembles burlap or rough canvas. They have a low price and a fairly simple gluing technology.

Average prices of white wallpaper for painting on a paper backing

German factories are the leaders in the production of paintable wallpaper. Therefore, the Novaboss and Rauhfaser collections from the Erfurt brand will be considered as an example for assessing the cost of products.

The Novaboss collection belongs to the category of environmentally friendly materials. The composition contains no chemical components, vinyl and fiberglass. The two-layer coating is suitable for living rooms. In addition, they can be used in hotels and hospitals, as well as office wallpaper for painting, the price of which is more affordable than special-purpose materials developed for high-traffic areas.

Average prices of white wallpaper for painting duplex Novaboss are 1050-2050 rubles. per roll.

The Rauhfaser collection is the most sustainable paper wallpaper for dyeing. The material consists of two layers of paper, between which wood fibers are sealed (mixed). This finish is acceptable for rooms where allergy sufferers live.

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In addition, it is possible to use Rauhfaser wallpaper for rooms with a high degree of traffic:

• bars;
• cafes and restaurants;
• public places;
• hospitals;
• offices.

The average prices of wallpaper for painting for the office and other public spaces of Rauhfaser are in the range of 925-5700 rubles. per roll.

Why is it profitable to buy non-woven wallpaper for painting: the pros and cons of the material

Non-woven wallpaper is in great demand among consumers. This popularity is due to the presence of a large number of advantages. The material consists of several layers of cellulose pressed together. The upper part of the wallpaper is covered with relief patterns.

Advantages of non-woven finish:

• high degree of coating strength;
• excellent decorative characteristics;
• elasticity, which simplifies the gluing process, and also eliminates the likelihood that the material will tear or wrinkle;
• good vapor and air permeability;
• maintaining an optimal microclimate in the room;
• fire resistance;
• environmental friendliness and hypoallergenicity.

Useful advice! If the wall is poorly prepared for gluing wallpaper or there are serious defects on the surface (up to 5 mm), to hide them, you will need a non-woven fabric with a high degree of density - 120-130 g / m².

It will be especially advantageous to use non-woven repair wallpaper for painting in rooms where the walls are subject to shrinkage or deformation. The material does not change shape and does not stretch during the gluing process, while well hides the defects of the base. The relief pattern on such wallpapers is applied using a special embossing technology. It allows you to create impressions of a pattern of different depths, due to which consumers have the opportunity to buy material with a variety of designs.

Among the disadvantages that wallpaper on a non-woven basis have is the high cost, as well as the large width of the canvases, which complicates the gluing process.

Finishing options and price of non-woven wallpaper for painting, reviews

In addition to the traditional solid dyeing, other technologies can be used to decorate non-woven wallpaper:

1. Spraying the pattern with an aerosol dye.
2. Application of gold coinage by double staining.
3. Performing striped painting with a second layer of dye if the wallpaper has a vertical pattern.
4. Stencil drawing (for smooth wallpaper options).

The average price for non-woven wallpaper Marburg Patent Decor 3D is 796-2615 rubles. per roll.

In consumer reviews, wallpaper for painting on a non-woven base is highly rated:

“Paintable wallpaper is present in almost every room in my house. The decoration works great considering the fact that we have a cat. The only negative is that dust and other traces are visible against a dark background. But this is easily solved with a lighter color. As for the rest, I am quite happy with the wallpaper. "

Ekaterina Stuzhina, Moscow

“When repairs were made last year, I decided to stop at buying non-woven wallpaper. The material looks great, stains well, and its price is pleasant. During this time, I was able to appreciate the benefits of a washable surface. But there are also disadvantages. The coating is very easy to damage, so do not use it in high traffic areas. Next time, when I update the finish, I will try to take anti-vandal wallpaper for the hallway and kitchen. "

Georgy Mitin, St. Petersburg

Why is it profitable to buy fiberglass wallpaper for painting: the pros and cons of the material

Weaving technology is the cornerstone of the production of glass cloth wallpaper. Glass filaments with different thicknesses are used as raw materials. The finished canvases are impregnated with modified starch, due to which the glass is fixed in a stable position. Manufacturers use several weaving options. Patterns such as diagonal, matting, rhombuses, herringbone are created on the basis of two threads. Jacquard designs are considered more complex, they are programmed with a computer.

Useful advice! It is best to use a latex primer to prepare the fiberglass substrate. It should be applied over the putty.

Advantages of glass fabric finishing:

1. High strength and durability of the coating.
2. Simple cleaning system (the surface repels dust, and any dirt can be removed with a hard bristle brush).
3. The material does not attract insects.
4. High level of fire safety and absence of toxic substances.

Glass fiber wallpaper is suitable for high traffic areas such as sanatoriums, hospitals, hotels and offices. For the manufacture of the coating, materials of natural origin are used: limestone, soda, clay, quartz sand.

Disadvantages of fiberglass wallpaper:

1. Careful preparation of the base is required.
2. In the process of wallpapering, be sure to use personal protective equipment for the eyes and hands, as well as the most closed clothing to avoid irritation on the skin.
3. Patterns with two strands have a weak texture, so they disappear after several stains.
4. Complex dismantling process.

Varieties and prices of fiberglass wallpaper for painting

The cost of fiberglass wallpaper depends not only on their size and design, but also on the density of the canvas.

There are several types of material, which are classified by grade:

1. First grade - the minimum web density is 100 g / m² or more. This type of finish is considered the strongest and most durable as well as the most expensive.
2. "Economy" is a lower quality material that is suitable for all living quarters except for the bathroom. Unlike the first grade, "economy" wallpaper is vulnerable to the influence of high humidity, sudden temperature changes and mechanical stress. But their price is more acceptable.
3. Second grade - products are characterized by non-standard lengths, and small defects are possible on the canvases. If you need to buy ceiling wallpaper for painting or you need material for partial wall decoration, this option can be safely used, especially since its cost is low.

Note! The fewer patterns on the canvas, the thinner the fiberglass canvas. These wallpapers are cheaper. On sale you can even find material without a pattern, called "cobweb".

Average price of wellton paintable fiberglass wallpaper:

Collection	Price per roll, RUB
W40 Economy	1045
W45 Gossamer	1115
Optima WO110 Mat	1605
Decor WD720 Liana	2252
Decor WD880 Champagne	2252
Decor WD870Tower	2252
Decor WD810 Roses	2252
Optima WO130 Matting	2310
Decor WD820 Circles	2320
Decor WD860 Pebbles	2320
Decor WD850 Dunes	2375
Decor WD840 Ethnic	2375
Optima WO160 Christmas tree	2425
Classica STO48 Matting medium	2470

 

Why is it profitable to buy vandal-proof wallpaper for painting: the pros and cons of the material

More recently, paintable wallpaper with anti-vandal properties has appeared on the market of finishing materials. Such coatings protect walls from mechanical damage, as well as traces of contact with small children and pets.

Advantages of anti-vandal coatings:

• effective protection of walls in a children's room from mechanical damage (scratches, dents and abrasions, including those caused by frequent cleaning of the surface);
• one-layer application of the dye completely covers the marks left by shoes, felt-tip pens or pencils;
• maintaining an attractive appearance even with constant contact with clothes and shoes in the hallway and other rooms with high traffic;
• the surface is grease-repellent and perfectly withstands alkaline and acidic environments.

Among the disadvantages of such wallpaper is only their high cost.

Average cost of German wallpaper with Marburg anti-vandal properties:

Collection	Price per roll, RUB
Patent Decor 9817	626-6215
Patent Decor (border)	693
Patent Decor Laser	3891
Patent Decor 3D	8310

 

Note! The service life of anti-vandal wallpaper is 40-50 years.

Professional gluing and finishing of wallpaper for painting: the price of the work of specialists and its specifics

The installation of many of the materials listed in this article does not cause any particular difficulties, so everyone can master this work. However, in order to get a really high-quality and durable result, it is better to seek help from specialists.

Average prices for professional service:

Name of service	Price, RUB / m²
Primer application	50
Dismantling the old coating	75
Painting the skirting boards	85 (lm)
Installation of skirting boards (floor, ceiling)	110 (m.p.)
Puttying the base under the wallpaper	210
Wallpaper gluing	210
Two-layer coloring of wallpaper	280

 

The price of painting wallpaper for painting depends on the size of the room and the complexity of the work itself. Many companies offer their customers a preliminary estimate. To compile it, you will need the dimensional parameters of the room, namely the height of the ceilings and the area of ​​the room or its perimeter. To get more accurate data, you will need to call a specialist at home. This service can be paid if the customer refuses to cooperate with the company after completing the calculations.

Upon arrival, the specialists dismantle the old covering in the form of wallpaper, perform partial or complete filling of the walls. After priming the surface, the material is glued for painting, as well as the composition is applied in two layers. At the final stage of maintenance, the skirting boards are mounted and painted.

Each of the listed types of materials has its own advantages and disadvantages. Before buying wallpaper, you should weigh the pros and cons, and take into account the operating conditions of the room. For a children's room, vandal-proof and duplex paper materials will be an excellent option. In the kitchen, as in the bathroom, fiberglass and non-woven material are best developed, and for the living room and bedrooms there is no limit.