Wood veneer wallpaper: selection and sticking

Wallpaper based on wood veneer - a relatively new but rapidly gaining popularity finishing material, which strikes with its appearance, naturalness and performance. They fit perfectly into the classic interiormake the room cozy and warm, but today not everyone knows how to choose wallpaper based on wood veneer, and how to stick them betterso that the material retains all its best qualities.

The tree has long been known for the mass of its advantages and has been used for centuries for the manufacture of furniture and furnishings flooring. However, this material retains all the beneficial properties when used as a wall covering. Today, several types of finishing coatings for walls are made on the basis of wood, and one of them is wood veneer wallpaper.

Material consists two layers: one is thick paper, and the second is veneer about 0.1 mm thick. Veneer can be made from wood of larch, alder, sandalwood, cherry etc. Depending on the type of wood, the appearance, color and pattern of the coating will be different, so everyone will be able to find an option for everyone. Top wallpaper sometimes varnished or waxedto give them additional strength properties. The width of the wallpaper, as a rule, is 50-70 cm. Although plywood wallpapers, as they also call the material, are not cheap, but still they will cost you cheaper than decorating the walls with wooden panels, but the appearance will be almost identical.

Advantages and disadvantages

Wood veneer wallpaper have a lot of advantages, which explain their growing popularity. Among the main ones are:

• high environmental friendliness, since the composition of the material includes only natural components that are not capable of causing allergies or more serious diseases;
• vapor permeabilitydue to which the optimal microclimate in the room is provided;
• high resistance to damagelongevity;
• the material is resistant to ultraviolet rays, so they can be used even in sunny rooms, without fear that they will lose their original appearance;
• wallpapers give the room additional heat and sound insulating properties;
• noble appearancethanks to which the room becomes more comfortable. It is worth noting that there are a lot of techniques for cutting veneers and gluing them, so even from the wood of one tree you can get material with different textures. In addition, each breed is distinguished by its unique color and texture, so it will be possible to choose the option most suitable for your ideas;
• subtle woody scent.

It should be noted that plywood wallpaper is inherent and some disadvantagesamong which the main ones are:

• cost, because these wallpapers are more expensive than paper or vinyl, but the price is justified by durability and naturalness;
• when installing such wallpaper, it is important not to make mistakes, otherwise in the end you can get significant deformations that will be noticeable to the naked eye;
• You may also encounter difficulties in selecting a picture. Wallpaper rolls, even from the same batch, can vary in color and texture, as the material is made from natural wood, which has a unique and inimitable pattern.

How to choose wallpaper based on wood veneer?

• When choosingFirst of all, it’s worth starting from the appearance of the wallpaper, because it depends on this perception of the room. Of course, plywood wallpapers do not have many possible colors and shades, but there are plenty to choose from. The color scheme is represented by shades from light yellow to dark brown, the texture may also vary slightly.
• In addition, the modern market offers ordinary wallpaper based on wood veneer and their most modern version, thermal wood wallpaper. This material boasts higher performance, better resistance to environmental factors. Such wallpapers are, of course, more expensive, but they will serve you faithfully for many years. This option is suitable for those who are distinguished by the stability of interior preferences and are not used to doing repairs every two years.
• Also, when choosing, you need to carefully examine product packaging. It should be tight and holistic, contain all the necessary information. It is advisable that the manufacturer provide each roll with instructions for sticking, as there may be some features when installing this material, which are important to consider.
• It is also necessary to pay attention to the availability of certificates of quality and safety, which will guarantee that before you is really durable and reliable material that will not harm your health.
• As with any other product, it is better not to be tempted by the alluring low price, because manufacturers will not work at their own expense, and offer such high-quality and natural products at the price of ordinary paper wallpapers.
• Equally important is the name of the manufacturer.
• Wallpaper based on wood veneer, like any wood product, is afraid of moisture, therefore, in humid rooms they are better not to use. For bathrooms, kitchens and rooms where walls sometimes damp, it is better to choose a different type of finish. But for living rooms and children's rooms Such wallpapers fit perfectly.
• In addition to choosing the wallpaper itself, due attention should be paid to glue, because it largely depends on what result will be obtained after the installation of the finish. It is better to choose a specialized glue for similar wallpapers, to be sure of the reliability of gluing.

How to paste wood veneer wallpaper?

In principle, sticking such a wallpaper is not so difficult as it might seem at first glance. First you need to carefully read all the rules and instructions that are attached by the manufacturer. In the future, this will help to avoid errors that can ruin the appearance of the finish.

1. First you need prepare the surface of the walls: Dismantle all old trim and get rid of bumps, such as pits and cavities, if any. Plywood wallpapers do not require a perfectly smooth surface, but it should be fairly even and without significant differences.
2. Thereafter apply a primer: it can be either a special composition or wallpaper glue diluted in water. Primer necessary to provide better adhesion of the wallpaper to the surface.
3. Glue cook clearly in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations on the packaging. It is necessary to strictly adhere to those proportions in which it is necessary to mix glue powder and water. Once again, it is worth emphasizing that it is very important to choose the right glue: if you did not find a composition designed for this type of wallpaper, then you can choose glue for heavy wallpapers.
4. Before sticking, it's better right away cut the required number of strips of wallpaper. To do this, you need to know the height of the ceilings, which for accuracy is best measured in several places in the room. In most cases, there are some deviations that may appear even when the wallpaper is cut, and then the aesthetic result will be more difficult to get.
5. Like in the case of any other wallpaperbetter before mark the walls. The width of the roll of wallpaper is laid off from the corner, a strictly vertical line is drawn with the help of the laser level, which will help to begin to evenly glue the wallpaper. Beginners can make markings along the entire wall, each time measuring the width of the roll and drawing a vertical line.
6. Glue is applied both on the wallpaper and on the wallsince the material is quite heavy. They begin to glue from the window, and it is better to work together to avoid wrinkles and bumps. Smooth the wallpaper with a sponge or rag, squeezing out excess glue and air bubbles. The excess is immediately cleaned with a sponge, and the next strip is glued end-to-end to the previous one.

In conclusion

Wallpaper based on wood veneer - a great option for organizing a classic interior. They give comfort and warmth to the home, have good performance, will serve you faithfully for many years. For best results, you only need to choose the right finishing material and familiarize yourself with the basic rules for sticking them.