Carpet wallpapers: selection and sticking (tufted wallpapers)

If you pursue the goal of making your room cozy, quiet and warm, give it a touch of luxury, but do not go broke on repair, then the best option is to use carpet wallpaper (tufted wallpaper) The variety affects them, they differ in a lot of advantages, and almost everyone will be able to cope with gluing. But in order to achieve the highest quality result, you first need to know how to choose carpet wallpaper, and how to stick it.

Carpet wallpaper is made on the basis of tissuewhere synthetic fibers are woven with needles. The result is a material that is somewhat reminiscent of a thin carpet, and the second name of this type of decoration is tufted wallpaper (from English taft - pile).

The advantages of carpet wallpaper

Carpet wallpapers are gaining more and more popularity today, and this is due to a number of their positive qualities:

• soundproofing. Due to the fleecy structure, such wallpaper can delay extraneous sounds, which is especially necessary for residents of panel houses, those who have noisy neighbors, as well as those who live near busy roads. Carpet wallpapers are able to absorb almost all extraneous sounds and provide maximum comfort and coziness in the room;
• thermal insulation also at altitude due to the unique structure of tufted wallpapers. They are often used in cold corner rooms, and you can do without additional thermal insulation materials, according to experts;
• water resistant inherent to carpet wallpaper due to the fact that they are made of synthetic material. They hardly absorb moisture, dry quickly, and at the same time do not peel off, do not change color;
• fire resistance;
• durability. With proper installation and operation of tufted wallpaper can please you for at least 15 years, and this at any humidity;
• carpet wallpaper not affected by moldsince it is a fully synthetic material;
• such wallpaper over time do not change colorbecause they are not afraid of the influence of sunlight. Moreover, they show great resistance to mechanical damage, and caring for them is simple;
• ease of installation;
• attractive appearance;
• huge assortment carpet wallpaper will allow everyone to choose the most suitable option that will fit into the interior of any room. In addition, many manufacturers of such coatings today offer individual manufacture of tufted wallpapers to satisfy any customer's request.

The disadvantages of carpet wallpaper

The disadvantages of this coating, of course, are fewer than the pluses, but still they are. So, the main disadvantages:

• carpet wallpaper is synthetic material with all the ensuing consequences;
• coating accumulates dust, which then can cause allergies, and that is why it is better not to use tufted wallpapers for allergy sufferers and asthmatics;
• static electricity storage, even though many manufacturers today impregnate their products with special substances;
• need for ongoing care: all procedures, although simple, will have to be performed regularly;
• ability to accumulate odors, therefore, in the kitchen, even with its water resistance and fire resistance, wallpapers cannot be used.

How to choose carpet wallpaper?

The choice of carpet wallpaper can begin with selection of drawing and color. In this case, you need to be guided by your personal preferences, chosen interior designas well as the features of the room. For small rooms, carpet wallpapers should be selected with great care, so as not to visually reduce the already modest space. In this case, light monophonic wallpaper is suitable, or with a minimal presence of medium-sized drawings. Carpet wallpapers in saturated and dark shades, with a large ornament, will ideally fit into the interior of large rooms: the room will become much more comfortable.

If the windows face south, then Wallpaper can be selected cold shades: blue, blue, gray, green. Rooms with windows to the north and with insufficient lighting are better to decorate with wallpaper. light and warm shades: peach, sand, yellow, beige. Be careful, because not in every style of interior carpet wallpapers will fit well: for hi-tech and minimalism they are unacceptable, but in the classic interior they will look very personal.

When choosing carpet wallpaper pay attention to the packaging: it should be holistic, and each roll should be in polyethylene. Choose material from one batch so that the pattern and color are identical. Otherwise, the seemingly identical wallpaper in the room will not look very aesthetically pleasing.

It is good if the manufacturer attaches instructions for Wallpapering. In addition, it will not be superfluous to take an interest in all the necessary product certificatesto get a guarantee of quality and safety. Too low a price should also alert, so it is better to buy wallpaper from trusted manufacturers and sellers.

Today, carpet wallpaper is most often used. in living quartersbut there are also in restaurants, beauty salons, shops. In the house they are best used in bedrooms or living rooms, especially when it is cold corner rooms. Carpet wallpapers are not very suitable for children's rooms, because they will accumulate a lot of dust, which can cause allergies.

How to stick carpet wallpaper?

Almost anyone can cope with the installation of carpet wallpaper: the main thing is to follow all instructions and be extremely attentive and accurate. So, you will need this set of tools:

• container for glue;
• glue brush;
• glue;
• knife or scissors for cutting wallpaper;
• pencil;
• laser level;
• roulette;
• roller or brush to smooth glued wallpaper.

Before sticking it is necessary prepare the surface of the walls: Remove old wallpaper or paint. It is worth noting that carpet wallpaper can hide even significant defects in the form of cracks and pits, but if the surface condition is already very poor, and the number of irregularities is huge, then you can not do without additional processing. To level the surface, you can use putty or plaster, and after drying, clean the surface with sandpaper.

Without priming walls and you can’t do it at all, because carpet wallpaper is a rather heavy finishing material, and it is necessary to maximize their adhesion and walls. You can use either special primeror prepare a solution of wallpaper glue. After applying the primer, you must wait until it is completely dry, and only then can you go directly to the glue.

Now you can start wallpaper cutting, and it is better to cut them for all walls of the room. To do this correctly, you must first measure the height of the walls, and it is better to do this at different points in the room, because there are very few geometrically ideal rooms at the moment. Do not forget about the need to make allowances, as well as combine the picture, if any. Typically, the manufacturer indicates the step of the picture on the packaging, and this parameter should be taken into account when combining the ornament.

Glue it is better to use either special for carpet wallpaper, or for vinyl. The main thing is that he can withstand the decent weight of this finishing material. It is prepared according to the instructions, adding glue powder to a certain amount of water. When the glue is ready and slightly swollen, you can begin to work.

Glue applied to the wall, and not on the wallpaper itself, unless otherwise stated in the instructions for the selected wallpaper. It is better to glue the strip from top to bottom, gently holding and smoothing from the center to the edges, so that wrinkles and air bubbles do not form. Working with tufted wallpapers will be more convenient for two. When the first strip is firmly glued, you can proceed to the installation of the next, which glued butt. The seam between them is then rolled so that it is as invisible as possible.

To get the most aesthetic result, it’s better mark the wall. A distance equal to the width of the wallpaper is laid off from the corner, and a strictly vertical line is drawn using a level and a pencil. Such lines can be drawn along the entire wall so that wallpapering is as simple as possible.

Now it remains only to wait until everything is thoroughly dry. But in the future, it’s important not to forget about Carpet Wallpaper Care. They will have to be cleaned regularly with a vacuum cleaner, and sometimes use special means for carpets. If the installation of wallpaper is done correctly, and the care is appropriate, then tufted wallpapers will delight you with their attractive appearance for many years.

In conclusion

Carpet wallpapers, being as simple as possible to install, have unique operational qualities, and can become reliable heat and sound insulation. To admire this beautiful coating for many years, you just need to choose the right one and glue them carefully.