Wall mural at the door: 8 tips for choosing and sticking

Normal interior door You can easily turn it into a real portal that takes you to the sea, into a flowering garden or into a cozy old European street. No magic - good old come to the rescue photo wallpaper. They can paste over not only the walls and the ceilingsbut also the door. A variety of plots and materials can drive anyone crazy, therefore, before choosing a photo wallpaper on the door, it does not interfere with a little preparation. We have created a guide for you that will help you make the right purchase and deal with sticking photo wallpaper.

Advantages and disadvantages

Once upon a time, paper murals were considered almost the best way to decorate walls. Then images of forest glades, lakes and birches literally occupied Soviet apartments and government institutions. Then the murals sharply lost popularity, turning into a relic of the past, but fashion, as you know, moves in a circle. Wall mural is back, only in an improved version. Images have become more realistic, materials more practical, and drawings more diverse. Now you will not surprise anyone with three-dimensional murals or the ability to print any desired image. Moreover, the photo wallpaper “crawled” smoothly from the walls and ceilings on the door.

Wall murals on the door - this is most often a single canvas, which in most cases receives a self-adhesive base. The material is slightly more dense and durable than the analog intended for gluing to the wall, because the door is more often subjected to mechanical damage. When buying, it is important to make sure that the wallpaper is easy to clean and easy to clean, which is especially important when it comes to choosing finishes for the kitchen door.

Wall murals on the door are mass the benefits:

• a huge variety of drawings. The door can easily be turned into an exit into another reality. Cosmic, natural and city landscapes, flowers and animals, abstraction, telephone booths, bookshelves, stairs, ancient door paintings, cartoon characters - this is just a small list of what can be shown on the photo wallpaper. If no suitable drawing was found, then you can order the desired one. You can enter this type of finish in any room and in any interior style;
• ease of installation. Almost any person can cope with the sticking of photo wallpaper - special training is not needed for this. If a self-adhesive base is provided, the installation process is even more simplified;
• influence on the perception of the dimensions of the room. If you choose the right image, then the wall murals can increase even small room. Wall murals with a perspective have this property: a view of arches, streets, steps, a forest path extending into the distance, etc .;
• low cost;
• durability, resistance to sunlight, and some species withstand wet cleaning. When varnishing a material, its performance improves significantly.

Special disadvantages this type of finish does not - there is only a limitation. Wall murals are glued only on a perfectly flat surface, because if you have doors with panels, mirror inserts or have a sufficiently pronounced relief, then you can not glue the canvas on them. Of course, somehow you will succeed in sticking wallpaper on such a door, but the effect will obviously be far from ideal.The installation process itself, as we noted earlier, is not so complicated, but it will require utmost care and patience from the performer.

The main thing is not to make a mistake when choosing an image so that the finish is fun and not annoying. However, even if you understand that the picture does not suit you, take off old photo wallpaper and sticking new ones in their place will be easy.

Types of photo wallpaper by type of material

A door, unlike a wall or ceiling, is constantly moving; it can be intentionally or accidentally pushed with your feet or hands. Zones around door handle and along the edge of the canvas. Wall murals must be made of reliable material that will survive all this and not lose its external appeal.

The following types of photo wallpaper are presented on store shelves:

• paper. They are inexpensive, “breathe”, ink is good for them, but paper is not very durable. Removing contaminants from the surface will be very difficult, and in some cases impossible. Partially, the problem is solved by applying a protective film to the paper base. This option is suitable for the door, but it will also cost slightly higher than the classic paper one;
• non-woven. Outperform paper based on durability, abrasion resistance and ease of care. This is a durable material, which is not so easy to leave a scratch. Contaminants can be removed with detergents. Plus, these photowall-paper “breathe”. Yes, they will have to pay more than paper ones, but the money spent will pay off with durability. Such photo wallpaper can be used even in the bathroom and in the kitchen;
• vinyl. Very durable, withstand high humidity and accurate cleaning with detergents. Often such wallpapers are released with a self-adhesive base. The technology allows you to create embossed vinyl wall murals - such images look as realistic as possible. A good option for bathrooms and kitchens;
• textile. The most expensive and most beautiful. Since the fabric always has a certain texture, the murals get an original look. On textiles, for example, it is easy to imitate an oil painting, therefore not just murals, but works of art are obtained. The fabric is strong enough, but can absorb moisture and accumulate dust, so use this finish is appropriate only in bedrooms and living rooms.

Type of ink applied

The durability of the pattern and its resistance to ultraviolet rays in many respects depends on what type of ink the manufacturer used. Responsible manufacturers always provide this information. There are few options:

• eco solvent ink They are highly resistant to sunlight, normally tolerate washing and mechanical impact, do not emit toxic substances, are environmentally friendly. Minus - after sticking there is a characteristic smell, but it disappears in a day, without causing harm to your health;
• latex ink allow you to get a brighter and more saturated picture, while they tolerate abrasion and ultraviolet radiation. Since the pigment of the paint is dissolved in latex, the ink dries quickly. Wall murals are ready for sticking almost immediately after printing.In terms of environmental friendliness, they are not inferior to eco-solvent ink and even surpass them, because they have no smell at all. Minus - higher cost;
• ultraviolet ink convey natural shades as accurately as possible, are characterized by optimal saturation and brightness, tolerate the effects of moisture and even fat, are resistant to abrasion, but are even more expensive than latex ink.

The texture of the photo wallpaper on the door

The perception of the picture and, of course, the general appearance of the finish depend on the texture. Depending on the texture, the wallpaper can be:

• smooth - This is the most common option. This finish fits perfectly into any interior, but requires a perfectly flat surface. However three-dimensional images can hide small irregularities;
• murals with imitation plasters - great for printing frescoes and famous paintings. Finishing is suitable for classic interiors, will make the door a work of art;
• murals with canvas texture also open up huge scope for creativity. On such a canvas, reproductions of famous paintings, as well as natural and urban landscapes, look best. This type of decoration is a great opportunity to turn the door into a real picture;
• murals with sand texture can hide some defects of a door surface. The image looks deeper and more realistic. The relief turns into a more complex care of photo wallpaper.

The size

The most commonly found murals on sale are the following standard sizes:

• length 202 cm, width 73/86/97 cm;
• length 220 cm, width 73/86;
• length 330 cm, width 97 cm.

Many manufacturers have other “standards” - there should be no problems with choosing the right size. In extreme cases, a large canvas can always be neatly trimmed. If there is a non-standard door leaf, it will be better to make photo wallpaper to order - this service is offered by more or less large manufacturers.

Wall mural design

It is hardly possible to describe the whole variety of images that can be found in the photo wallpaper market. Such a wide assortment can enter into a stupor of some buyers, because several pictures can be liked at once. However, not every image will look advantageous in the interior. When choosing, it is worth considering the type of room, the style of the interior, as well as the tasks that are assigned to the photo wallpaper. Think about whether you need decoration only for beauty, or if you want to use it to fix some of the shortcomings of the room, for example, to make it visually a bit more spacious.

The following image wallpaper options are especially popular:

• natural landscapesespecially those have the prospect. Mountains, lakes, forests, blooming gardens, fields, the sea, a park with a path leading into the distance, sunrises and sunsets - all this works great to expand the space. Make a purchase depending on the color scheme and the nature of the interior. If this sea ​​style, then the choice suggests itself - the images of the beach, waves, palm trees or a pirate ship will do. IN style provence Great wallpapers with endless lavender fields;
• city ​​landscapes and attractions. Skyscrapers, a night city and bridges are a great option for a modern interior. For romantic natures, it is better to pay attention to the photo wallpaper with narrow streets or famous sights. The canvases with the image of the Venetian canals, the Eiffel Tower, typical French or Italian streets with cozy cafes, old houses and steep stairs look great. Tunnels and colonnades are able to “stretch” the space very strongly, therefore it is especially recommended for those who have square meters in short supply. The reception with the image of the ajar door, due to which the city or natural landscape is visible, also works great;
• flowers and animals look great in the bedroom, reflect the tastes and preferences of the owners, fill the interior with a certain character and mood;
• abstraction - A great solution for modern interiors. It may just be an interesting “flat” image, but now three-dimensional murals are especially popular. Looking at them, it seems that the drawing is really voluminous;
• door leafs. The simplest interior door can be turned into an old one, if you select the appropriate photo wallpaper. Of course, this solution is not for any interior, but if you want to recreate the spirit of some time in the room, but you don’t want to spend money on suitable doors, then photo wallpaper is a good way out;
• also filled images look great bookshelves and telephone boxes, imitation of translucent glass, behind which you can see the silhouette of a man. For children's rooms there are collections with pictures of famous heroes of their cartoons.

It is advisable to support the image with interior details. If a staircase is depicted on the canvas, on the steps of which there are flowerpots with flowers, then a similar flowerpot also does not interfere with the door.

Wall mural on the door and type of room

Photo wallpaper is a universal thing. They will look good in any room, if you have chosen the right pattern, and if the type of photo wallpaper is correctly selected, the finish will please with durability. When choosing designers are advised to consider the following nuances:

• photo wallpaper for the bathroom and a bathroom must be moisture resistant, withstand temperature extremes. The theme can be anything, but the images of sea inhabitants, beaches, surf, palm trees and ships look especially good. Since baths and bathrooms are usually very small, choose pictures with perspective;
• mural for the kitchen must be as durable as possible, not afraid of drops of moisture and fat, wet cleaning and mechanical stress. The best option is a vinyl canvas. The subject matter depends on the style of the kitchen interior. Both city landscapes and flowers or fruits will look equally good;
• from photo wallpaper for living room specific operational qualities are not required - here the type and quality of the image comes to the fore. You can safely use fabric photo wallpaper with a texture. Take a closer look at products depicting frescoes and paintings, bookshelves, aged door leafs, etc. Landscapes - this is a win-win option, which in the living room will look gorgeous;
• in the bedroom often choose murals with flowers, stairs that go high, tranquil landscapes. Bright colors here will be useless;
• in the children's room Wall murals should be bright and consistent with the interests of children. Heroes of fairy tales and cartoons, fancy animals, cars, balloons - there are a lot of options. Pay attention to products that can be washed.
• mural can stick on the front door. In this case, the strength of the material, its resistance to moisture and ease of maintenance come to the fore. Since there is not enough space and not enough light in the halls, then choose images in bright colors with a perspective, three-dimensional photo wallpapers will also do.

How to stick photo wallpaper on the door?

The easiest way to work with self adhesive photo wallpaper. The procedure is as follows:

• prepare the surface of the door. It is necessary to get rid of old photowall-paper if available, clean the surface, degrease it, remove all accessories;
• wooden doors can varnish or paint - this will provide them with higher durability;
• if there are cracks in the door, they must be repaired puttyand then sand;
• if necessary, trim the photo wallpaper. Do not forget to leave a small margin (5-6 mm) for bending the material;
• the protective substrate is gradually peeled off, and the canvas is pressed firmly against the door. It is better to start from above, peeling off the substrate each time by 5-10 cm;
• with a rubber or felt trowel, gently smooth the photo wallpaper to “expel” all air bubbles;
• on the edges you can additionally glue the wallpaper glue - this will save them from sudden peeling off;
• cut holes for the door handle and other fittings, install the fittings.

The same principle is used when working with ordinary murals, without a self-adhesive base. In this case, you will have to buy a suitable glue (the manufacturer gives recommendations on the packaging), prepare it, following the instructions, and put it on the door. After that, the wall murals are gently pressed. Glue can first be applied to part of the door so that it does not dry out. Work better with an assistant. While the finish is dry, there should be no drafts in the room.

It’s a little more difficult to work with photo murals, which consist of several fragments, because you have to make sure that the elements are correctly docked. As a rule, such a finish requires gluing butt, but there are photo wallpaper that glues with an overlap. In this case, it is necessary to dock the drawing, make a cut in the middle of the joint and remove thin strips. The result is a perfectly smooth joint.

The final touch is the coating with a water-based protective varnish (the surface can be matte or glossy) to provide the material with higher durability. Varnish is applied in 2-3 layers.

The door of your bedroom or living room can lead to the spring garden, to the summer beach or straight to Paris - all this can be done with the help of correctly selected and pasted murals. Do not be afraid to experiment!