Wallpaper for hot stamping walls. How to glue vinyl wallpaper

It is not always easy from the first visit to the hardware store to find a finishing material that would suit the taste, design and color. Therefore, it is desirable to take into account all the features. Now the assortment is very diverse. In wall decoration, wallpaper has always been and remains popular. Every year, their types and options are becoming more and more. Are in special demand vinyl wallpapers. In this article, you will learn about their types and composition, pros and cons.

Composition of vinyl wallpaper

They are two layers Bottom part which can be made of interlining, vinyl or paper. The top has a thin layer of PVC. Knowing this, before buying, you can figure it out. Do not rush to buy the first wallpaper that catches your eye, as they have different characteristics:

• some of them can be easily looked after;
• others have high performance;
• they might just be pretty.

In addition, you should pay attention to the structure and type of the top layer on the front side.

When choosing vinyl wallpaper for walls, pay attention to the fact that they can be: smooth, foamed or with a hard relief. To make everything clear, let's understand this in order.

For example, wallpaper for walls, in which there is an imitation of brickwork, does not have a relief. They always have a smooth surface. They are the most durable. Washable vinyl wallpaper designed for bathrooms, kitchens and hallways. They are made using the embossing method. An expensive option Vinyl wallpapers for walls are those that are made using silk-screen printing technology. Looking at them, you will certainly compare them with silk.

foamed wallpaper

Wallpaper companies are constantly introducing innovations and new solutions, despite the fact that the wallpaper production process is well established. They create new types of finishing material for walls.

Handsome and three-dimensional view foamed wallpaper is achieved by pressing the stencil. Vinyl layers are processed at very high temperatures. The substance begins to evaporate and from this bubbles and pores form on the surface, and the cavity of the material becomes airy and thick. This gave them the name - foamed.

Foamed vinyl wallpapers have a relief surface. The photo shows how voluminous the texture looks. In appearance, vinyl wallpaper seems heavy, but in fact it is not at all. This impression is conveyed by the embossed structure. In appearance, in places of foaming, the surface is always fragile, which makes them not very durable. So, this can be attributed to their minus.

Hardly embossed vinyl is called heavy vinyl.

It was named so because of its density and gravity. In its production, heat treatment is used - vinyl is evaporated. This does not allow harmful substances to remain in the structure of the wallpaper. In appearance This material may contain imitation of stone, textiles and watercolors. Wallpaper of this type in the manufacture become similar to the skin.

Looking at the photo of the interior of the room using vinyl wallpaper, it can be noted that their appearance is much more interesting, which was the beginning of the displacement of paper ones. New products include foamed wallpaper. In their texture, the photo shows how much they look more voluminous. Their basis can be interlining, vinyl or paper. Have excellent decorative properties and long service life. This is their main advantage. In addition, it should be noted that the price for them is not high.

In order for the walls of the premises of offices, shops, houses or apartments to look cozy, you need to choose a wallpaper that matches design solution. Then you can apply not only neutral wall decoration. An example in the photo below:

Look at the photo below how bright design and splendor of form on vinyl wallpaper with a non-woven base. The sparkles added to the acrylic foam shimmer in a very original way under the rays of light. The only downside to glitter is that it can fall off the wall. In this regard, it is not advisable for them to finish the kitchen and hallway.

hot stamping feature

This name of the technology for the production of wall coverings is conditional. This type of vinyl wallpaper has a two-component coating.

The base is interlining and paper, and on top is a layer of foamed polyvinyl chloride. A drawing is created on the final layer. In order for the vinyl layer to soften, the material is placed in a well-heated chamber. When the surface becomes malleable and plastic, it is processed with two rollers. They form the finish decorative coating as seen in the photo.

Types of embossing

Silkscreen. It has a very even and absolutely smooth surface, in areas of which there are perfectly visible color waves. On the canvas, the effect of a silk fabric is observed, with beautiful overflows in the light. This is achieved not by color, but by the play of light in the drawing. The thickness of this material is the thinnest. Discreet drawings or patterns are applied on it.

See how it looks in the photo above.

Compact - vinyl. The wallpaper is thick with a well-marked embossed structure. More often it is made in the form of brick or stone masonry, brush strokes, edged wood, etc.

It turns out the canvas is dense, and the embossing has a clear relief, which is perfectly visible, for example, as in the photo. It can be created in the form of embroidery, natural stone, leather or fabric.

Vinyl inhibition is done by chemical embossing which makes them washable. This gives the fabric excellent durability. They are not afraid of any detergents and feel great in the kitchen or bathroom.

Advantages and disadvantages

The pluses include the fact that they have high strength and a variety of colors. It becomes possible to choose a specific wall for the walls color scheme corresponding to the interior. Create and implement your own style. With this type of wallpaper, you can achieve a unique wall design in any room. Big color palette, a wide range of patterns, drawings, textures to create various styles interiors are a huge plus. Look at the photo below.

If you decide to stick wallpaper in the kitchen, then it is better to choose a base with smooth vinyl. This allows the coating to withstand moisture and any physical impact. Detergent properties are a definite plus. Therefore, they are easy to wipe with a cloth or a brush. Some types of vinyl coverings are resistant to abrasion, which will also be a pleasant positive.

The advantage is that smooth vinyl does not fade in the sun, so there are no restrictions on its use. Wallpapers with a non-woven base are very easy to glue on the walls. They can be immediately applied to the wall and leveled. With the help of this material, various cracks on the wall and uneven plastered surfaces are perfectly hidden. They do not contain harmful substances, myths about which wander on the Internet. Such a canvas can ennoble the room in the apartment and in the house. The main thing is to choose it correctly.

The disadvantages of vinyl wallpaper include their airtightness and the presence of an unpleasant smell of new wallpaper, which disappears with proper ventilation of the room. Vinyl wallpaper tends to expand when glued, and shrink when dried on the wall. Therefore, they require careful preparation of the walls and some skill when working. This property should also be attributed to the minuses.

Important selection factors

The choice should be based on the purpose of the room. User reviews recommend choosing wallpapers, guided by the advice of consultants, or reading in advance what qualities and advantages they have. In addition, you can choose yourself. It is done like this. Rewind the sample a bit. When it comes from bad smell, this suggests that the production of wallpaper is cheap, in which inexpensive chemical substances containing harmful additives. Sellers will deny this, citing different arguments that the smell comes from a new product, etc.

To create comfort in living rooms they must be well ventilated. Not all types of this material are breathable. Therefore, for such rooms you need to buy hard vinyl wallpaper. There will be no allergies from them, due to the absence of active chemicals in their composition.

If you need to choose vinyl wallpaper for the bathroom or kitchen, pay attention that they have water repellency, water resistance, wear resistance and impact resistance. They can be washed with a brush.

Pay attention to the labeling. To determine the practicality, see how many waves are shown on the package:

• 1 wave - water resistance;
• 2 waves - washable with water;
• 3 waves - washable with the use of funds;
• 4 - marking indicates that they are washable and resistant to damage.

You can buy vinyl wallpaper with high strength in specialized stores. They are presented in large assortment. For their gluing is important right choice glue. It must withstand moisture and ambient temperature well. If you bought heavy wallpaper, then be sure to first read the instructions from the manufacturer for gluing these wallpapers. There will also be information on the recommended glue.

Choosing suitable option, see catalog variety of options vinyl wallpaper. Find out the recommendations of experts in order to competently design a living space. Only after you accept the most correct solution, you can buy wallpaper and start gluing them. You can do it yourself without resorting to the help of specialists.

The following video will help you choose vinyl wallpaper:

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Hot stamping wallpaper: 4 groups of material

Vinyl wallpapers of hot stamping on non-woven basis belong to the elite roll coatings. They are of several types. Let's talk about the advantages of each, consider the disadvantages and methods of application.

Technology Description

To obtain a textured surface, vinyl is used, which is heated and rolled between embossing pressure rollers. The surface of the wallpaper cloth acquires an original relief.

As a result of heat treatment, not only a beautiful foam pattern is obtained, but also a finishing material that is safe for health. When heated, harmful chemical compounds evaporate, formaldehyde resins are neutralized.

Varieties: 4 groups

Hot stamping cloths are subdivided according to the type of base - this is paper and interlining. The top layer in all variants consists of vinyl (polyvinyl chloride + additives). The decorative effect and perception of the pattern depend on the coating, the durability and price depend on the base.

Hot stamping can create different density top layer. On this basis, wallpaper is classified into four groups.

A photo	Top layer density per m2	Group name. Characteristics
	250 g	Group 1. Heavy vinyl (duplex) High strength, expressive relief, reliability. Does not require additional processing surfaces. Reminiscent of wrinkled leather or textured embroidery. Ideally hides wall defects.
	90–130 g	Group 2. Screen printing Light wallpaper with a shiny pattern. They look spectacular in bright light. Reflective abilities are reminiscent of silk overflows. The thin structure, when glued, shows all the flaws of the walls. For use on flat surfaces only.
	150–200 g	Group 3. Compact vinyl Large thickness gives a high-quality texture. Colors and themes vary. More common with imitation: stone, fabrics, brick, tree, large strokes, etc.
	100–120 g	Group 4. Inhibition (chemical embossing) Wallpaper designed for public spaces. High abrasion resistance, resistance to moisture. In apartments it can be used in the corridor, in the kitchen, in the hallway.

Advantages of hot stamping fabrics:

• Beautiful structure.
• Versatility in the interior.
• Environmental friendliness.
• Sound and heat insulation qualities.
• Great potential for use (5–12 years).
• UV resistant.
• Possibility of application for painting.

Customer opinions:

Feedback statistics after applying hot stamping cloths in 90% is positive. Dissatisfied were people whose apartment has high ceilings. During installation, difficulties arose due to the large weight of the canvas.

In 5%, dense embossed wallpaper was difficult to stick end-to-end. Cat owners are unhappy with the instability of the surface to the claws of animals. The high cost of non-woven rolls makes repairs large area overhead for the budget. Material on paper basis gets wet during installation.

Comparison of two groups of embossed wallpapers

The technical characteristics of dense embossed wallpapers are based on the substrate used (non-woven and paper). This is the main factor affecting price, quality and durability. Let's look at each category.

Interlining

Consider the advantages rolled canvases and available disadvantages.

Pros:

1. Security. These wallpapers are absolutely safe for humans. They do not contain harmful substances and are recommended for all types of rooms, including bedrooms. Indispensable in apartments with children and allergy sufferers.
2. Coatings proven to be breathable. They allow air to pass through and exclude the possibility of mold, fungus.
3. Quality. Due to its composition, the material does not deform after application and long years retains color saturation.
4. Design. A variety of textures, patterns and palettes attract attention. Non-woven wallpaper can decorate any interior, hide the defects of complex surfaces (except for silk-screen printing).

1. Decorating possibilities. Many types can be dyed. Under the influence of paint, the base does not change, but the structure becomes denser.
2. Versatility. Embossed wallpapers are suitable for walls made of drywall, chipboard, wood and concrete.
3. Dismantling. No soaking or scraping required. The cloth is easily separated from any surface.
4. Quick installation(roll width meter).
5. Long service life- 9–12 years old.

Minuses:

Quantity strengths can be compared with the only minus. Vinyl wallpapers that do not have an additional coating (lacquer, paint) cannot be washed. Dry cleaning with a vacuum cleaner is acceptable.

Wallpaper on non-woven base is much more expensive than on paper. To save money, it is recommended large rooms use small drawing. Otherwise, 1–2 meters will be taken from each roll for picking.

Paper

Paper based embossed vinyl has strong and weak sides. In general, this group loses to non-woven ones. Heavy vinyl (duplex) is considered the highest quality.

Advantages:

• Slight masking effect (small cracks, roughness).
• Contribute to the creation of a favorable microclimate.
• Environmental friendliness.
• Not exposed to UV rays.
• Low price.

Disadvantages:

• Can't be washed.
• Cannot be used in wet areas.
• Low resistance to dirt.
• With increased parkiness, mold / fungus appears on the paper.
• Difficult installation - you need to glue the canvas and the wall with glue. A lot of seams are formed, since the rolls are 53 cm.
• Short service life - 5 years.

Sticking

For those who decide to update the interior with their own hands, you need to properly prepare for work. Buy glue for non-woven or vinyl wallpaper. Remove the old coating from the walls and prime thin layer glue.

Prepare the glue in a large bowl (instructions on the box). Cut the wallpaper according to the height of the walls with an allowance of 3-5 cm. Carefully control the pattern match.

On the wall, for the first sheet, a vertical is drawn (by level). Now we grease the wall with glue and apply wallpaper.

Work must be carried out with closed windows, in the absence of drafts. The temperature should be within +16…+23 °C. If the pattern is large, then it is more convenient to glue the joints together.

We apply wallpaper on a non-woven base dry and fix it, smoothing it with a roller, brush, rag. Paper wallpaper will have to be smeared with glue and applied to the wall. Cut off the excess fabric at the bottom with a sharp knife.

The next day after gluing, bubbles can be seen on the canvas. This defect is easily fixed. Take a syringe filled with glue, pierce with a needle and inject some glue under the canvas. Smooth it out with a rag, the air will come out and there will be no trace of the bubble.

Glue may protrude at the joints - remove with a dry sponge / cloth. Do not rub, but dab, removing excess. Never stretch the wallpaper wide - after drying, they will disperse at the seams.

If you have heavy vinyl and don't know how to glue embossed paper wallpaper duplex, use the instructions above.

Conclusion

Hot stamping technology opens great opportunities to update the interior. Vinyl wallpapers on any basis are beautiful and affordable.

In the presented video in this article you will find Additional information on this topic.

In the comments, tell us about the quality of your wallpaper and what difficulties you encountered when sticking.

February 17, 2018

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For more than 10 years on the market, with varying success, hot embossed vinyl wallpapers on a non-woven basis and, as an option, on a paper basis continue to lead. Now we will try to figure out what is the secret of their popularity.

Modern wall coverings must meet a whole range of specific requirements. A wide color gamut, image brightness and texture clarity are only the visible part of the required characteristics.

No less important is how firmly the material adheres to the surface, how it allows air to pass through, how affordable the cost and installation are. And exactly given type coatings fully meets the listed requirements.

Vinyl coating production technology

Vinyl is just a simplified common name, in fact, this material is known among professionals as polyvinyl chloride. The wallpaper itself has a two-component structure; paper or interlining acts as the basis. The top is covered with polyvinyl chloride.

Thus, this technology successfully combines 2 different kind wallpaper, paper and non-woven.

Accordingly, on a different basis and performance characteristics will be different, but first things first:

• From an engineering point of view, the production technology is not very complicated, although, of course, it is not realistic to make such a canvas with your own hands in artisanal conditions.
• Initially, a layer of polyvinyl chloride is applied to the base, then moving along the conveyor, the canvas enters a special high-temperature chamber, where the material is heated to a plastic state. After that, the surface is crimped in several types textured rollers and cools down. Such general principle production.

The most common types

• Many paid attention to the coating resembling silk, but not many people know that this very silk-screen printing is produced using hot stamping technology. The emphasis here is no longer on textured relief and colors, but on a special coating that has luminescent qualities. As a result, falling on such wallpaper, the light is reflected under different angles, playing with unique, unique facets.
• When compared with other types of vinyl sheet, the silkscreen is the thinnest. The textured pattern here can be traced very weakly, but still it is very similar to real silk.
• The largest thickness can boast of a canvas of the "compact-vinyl" type. This material is considered perhaps the most common. Such wallpapers are also called heavy because of their embossed, deep texture and impressive weight.
• The hot embossed compact vinyl wallpaper palette contains dozens of colors and hundreds of shades, it is the richest. The texture can be chosen for every taste, from brick, wood or wild stone. To exotic leathers or embossed plaster.
• Inhibited vinyl is more of a treatment than independent view. The fact is that the instruction for the production of such a canvas resembles the technology for the production of "compact vinyl", but here, in addition to mechanical and thermal processing, there is also a special chemical embossing. Thanks to which the coating acquires unique performance characteristics. The price of such wallpapers is one of the highest.

Hot Stamping Popularity Secrets

• In terms of durability, such a material can only compete with fiberglass.. Manufacturers give a guarantee for paper sheets up to 7 years, for non-woven fabrics up to 15. Such a lining is more likely to become obsolete than to become unusable.
• Walls pasted over with such a coating can be safely washed with a regular sponge using household detergents.. An important plus here is the high resistance to direct sunlight and good tolerance. high temperatures e.g. from household radiators.
• Such wallpapers are quite affordable for do-it-yourself installation, they have high performance adhesion, do not stretch and lie on most traditional surfaces without problems. They adhere firmly to plaster, concrete or wood.

Tip: before pasting smooth, glossy surfaces such as smooth concrete, ceramic tiles or tightly ingrained paint. It is better to treat the base with a concrete-contact primer. This is especially true for heavy canvases.

• Heavy vinyl wallpaper, which has a deep texture, can successfully hide minor defects or cracks in the base.
• Polyvinyl chloride has a foamed finely porous soft structure, thanks to which it is good warmth and soundproofing. So the thermal conductivity of this canvas varies within 0.16 W, which is consistent with the data of such a coating as drywall.
• Many manufacturers claim that during the hot stamping process, formaldehydes that are hazardous to health burn out from polyvinyl chloride. We will not claim that this is pure truth and leave such assurances on the conscience of manufacturers.
• As for the cost, the price for silk-screen printing on paper starts from 400 rubles per roll, deep embossing and inhibited vinyl is already estimated at 550 or more. Non-woven wallpaper with hot embossing is considered to be of higher quality and will already cost 15 - 20% higher.

Is everything so good

• Known 100% universal materials does not exist, hot stamping vinyl also has some drawbacks. Such a paper-based coating practically does not allow air to pass through. As a result, the room requires more intensive ventilation.
• For the same reason, to paste over with such a cloth damp walls it is highly discouraged, as moisture will be locked in the wall and fungi and mold will begin to develop under the coating.

Important: interlining - more thin material, which has better vapor permeability compared to paper. But in any case, even under such a coating, it is desirable to apply a primer that has an antiseptic, antifungal effect, sometimes this function can be performed by a special glue.

• Thick canvas, deep embossing, pleasant and soft to the touch. But it is precisely for this reason that it has a very low mechanical stability. If the house grows active child and especially when there are pets, such lining will not last long.

Thinking of carrying out repairs in your apartment, you are faced with the need to choose finishing materials. A small trip to hardware stores is unlikely to help compose correct list everything you need, you need to consider in more detail each type of material.

Sturdy red wallpaper with fancy monograms

Today we would like to tell you about hot embossed vinyl wallpaper, which is currently the most advanced, both in terms of quality and decorative. This type of wallpaper takes most range of all stores.

Vinyl

Vinyl wallpaper quickly burst into construction market in this millennium. They reflect the positive dynamics in the development of wallpaper production for last years. So high quality, durable, safe materials before it was not, only with the advent of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) it became possible to create such goods.

Wide meter rolls of wallpaper on display

Vinyl wallpapers consist of two main components: a decorative layer and a base. The decorative layer, as you may have guessed, is made of vinyl, and either paper or non-woven fabric acts as a substrate.

• On a paper canvas, small wallpapers are created that have a light texture, the paper is simply not able to stick to the wall with high quality if it is subjected to a lot of weight.
• On a non-woven basis, wide wallpapers are produced, here the thickness and weight of the vinyl decorative canvas doesn't matter. Non-woven fabric perfectly adheres to the wall and keeps it very firmly.

On the basis of this kind, modern oilcloths and tablecloths for kitchen tables are created.

Interlining was invented by the Germans, making a kind of symbiosis of paper and fabric. Of course, this union is not molecular level, just add fabric fibers to the cellulose and press it all together. It turns out a material with good strength characteristics, which can largely replace plain paper.

dark wallpaper to create a serious interior

Realizing how good this material is for the wallpaper industry, they began to actively introduce it into the wallpaper industry. Thus, modern vinyl wallpapers are modern on each of their sides: the decorative component is created on modern equipment using advanced graphics computers, the non-woven base is given no less influence and is produced on complex high-tech lines.

Types of vinyl

Entire divisions of wallpaper factories are engaged in the creation of a decorative component. The process begins with the development of design, embossing, then comes the selection necessary materials, components, and then a unique material is created.

By the type and quality of this material, vinyl wallpapers are easily classified:

• foamed - airy, soft, pleasant texture, which allows you to reinforce the image with a relief;
• washable - soft, slightly rubbery, able to withstand moisture, made mainly in the kitchen style;
• dense - high-quality pressed, with a clear, shallow texture, mostly imitating other Decoration Materials;
• silk-screen printing - thin, pressed, capable of reflecting light in a non-standard way, mainly with floral patterns;
• hot embossing - the most durable, textured, with various embossing, not afraid of anything wallpaper.

Using urban themes for wallpaper

Created by hot stamping technology wallpapers have a long list positive characteristics which we will of course publish.

Advantages of hot stamping

During processing, the vinyl is first foamed and then pressed at high temperature, which allows the material to become strong and durable.

The average life of wallpaper created using this technology is 10 years, while their condition under normal operating conditions may not differ much from the original. Time has practically no effect on canvases.

Cozy interior created with italian wallpaper

Doesn't work on them and most negative impacts, which in a couple of years simply destroy paper wallpapers.

• Vinyl is not afraid of sunlight, its paint is always bright and saturated.
• Moisture cannot damage them, because it is not able to penetrate the structure of the material.
• Temperature environment also not able to harm our wallpaper.

In addition, wallpapers are not able to absorb odors, which makes them simply indispensable in the kitchen.

Kitchen, hallway, living room, hot stamping can be glued to any room, and the surface on which the wallpaper will be glued does not play a role. They stick perfectly to drywall, concrete, plaster, wood, it is enough to lightly prime the surface and sticking will be successful.

Besides dense canvas with a relief will successfully hide small problem areas on the wall. For those who can't or don't want to perfect surface, such wallpapers are just a godsend.

Interesting striped pattern on the wallpaper in the living room

Since the wallpaper is extremely dense and rigid, it is able to keep the heat inside the house. An additional heat-insulating layer is especially relevant for private houses, to which special attention is paid to heat supply systems.

The reverse side of this effect is the lack of air exchange between the walls and the room, which is easily compensated by ventilation or air conditioning. The appearance of mold and fungus from stagnant air is hardly possible if the room has normal humidity.

It is believed that of all types of vinyl wallpaper, it is hot stamping that is the safest type, since formaldehyde resins are removed from PVC during its heat treatment.

The cost of vinyl created using the above technology is somewhat higher. simple wallpaper, but such a price is justified by the high quality of the material. Wallpaper on a non-woven base is a priori a little more expensive. But on this basis, all the leading factories in Germany, Italy, and Holland make wallpapers.

As many manufacturers as there are so many approaches to the design of wallpaper. Since the non-woven base can be trusted to hold a lot of weight on the wall, vinyl is not saved on the decorative side. There are a variety of colors, ornaments, textures, which are even difficult to imagine.

luxury interior bedrooms, photo from a glossy magazine

However, the most popular colors for wallpaper have long been known and among them:

• plain wallpaper canvases of various colors, mostly pastel colors;
• stripes, thick and thin, horizontal and vertical;
• floral motifs, ranging from branches and leaves, ending with whole flower arrangements;
• monograms, intricate designs with many lines, bends, curls, popular since the nineteenth century;
• imitation of other finishing materials: stone, tile, brick, leather;
• landscapes, photographs and sketches of cities, sights;
• geometric shapes, abstraction.

In addition, the colors of the wallpaper from different countries they carry with them the ethnos of this people, which is certainly read on their canvas. Based on these flourishes, we can conclude that everyone can choose a wallpaper to their liking.

Manufacturers

In this material, we have already mentioned eminent manufacturers of hot stamping wallpapers many times, we present you a selection of the most popular ones.

Floral motifs on the wallpaper in the bedroom

Russia is represented by two wallpaper factories: Palitra, Erismann.

• Factory Palette releases the widest range non-woven wallpaper, all of them are created on professional equipment, taking into account all modern innovations.
• The Erismann factory was built by a famous German brand at the beginning of this century, since quality wallpaper from this manufacturer are abundantly presented on our market and have already fallen in love with the end consumer.

Ukraine is known for its Edem factory in Dnepropetrovsk, which produces European quality. The two flagship brands of hot embossed wallpapers Versailles and Status are known far beyond the borders of this country.

Domestic wallpaper depicting poppies

German production, in addition to Erismann, is represented by A.S. Creation and Rasch, which are widely represented in our building stores. Wallpapers from these brands are famous the highest quality dressing.

Wallpaper with large poppies in the interior of the living room

The most famous wallpaper brand from Holland is BN. Wallpapers based on non-woven fabric of this country are distinguished by non-standard patterns that complement the standard European quality.

You should be very careful when choosing vinyl wallpapers made using hot stamping technology, because most likely they will hang on your walls for a long time and it will not be very good if you do not like them. Design your apartment with soul and heart.

The fastest and affordable way interior renovation - pasting the walls with new wallpaper. The range of wallpapers impresses with different colors, textures and technologies for the manufacture of finishing materials.

Among the variety of choices, I would like to note embossed wallpapers, which are distinguished by the relief of the decorative image. The protruding pattern visually smoothes and softens the outlines of the walls, creating a special play of light and shadows.

Consider the main types and characteristics of embossed wallpaper, give recommendations for their use in the interior, and also describe the sequence of stickers and important nuances, which must be observed when working with embossed wallpaper.

Manufacturing technology and description of embossed wallpaper

Embossed wallpaper is a type of wallpaper with an embossed surface. Most often, embossed wallpaper means two-layer paper wallpaper, upper layer which have undergone special processing.

Embossed wallpaper got its name thanks to technological process, which is used when creating such wallpapers. Depending on the basis of the material, dry, wet, hot or chemical embossing can be used in the manufacture of a relief pattern.

The manufacturing technology of embossed wallpaper includes the following steps:

Embossed wallpapers are considered to be the most stable (minimum stretch when applying glue) and durable among paper wallpapers.

Today, embossed wallpapers are made not only on a thick paper base, but also on a non-woven fabric; PVC treatments are used to improve the performance of the finishing material. The technology for creating such wallpapers differs from that discussed above.

Types of embossed wallpaper: advantages and disadvantages

Duplex - paper embossed wallpaper

The main criterion by which embossed wallpapers are divided into different types is the material used in the manufacture.

Paper embossed wallpaper is also called in another way - duplex with a relief surface. Wallpaper consists of two layers of paper - the substrate and the top cover. Duplex embossed wallpapers are available with a printed image or colorless - for painting. Duplex for painting has a more pronounced relief.

It should be noted that with repeated staining, the surface relief of duplex embossed wallpaper is deformed

The advantages of paper embossed wallpaper include:

• the possibility of masking roughness and irregularities on the wall;
• durability of duplex embossed wallpaper is higher than that of simplex wallpaper (single-layer paper wallpaper);
• wallpaper "breathe" and contribute to the creation of a normal microclimate in the room;
• embossed duplex - environmentally friendly pure material, since chemicals are practically not used in its manufacture;
• the cost of embossed wallpaper on a paper basis is lower than on non-woven (you can buy embossed duplex wallpaper at a price of 150 rubles per roll).

Disadvantages of embossed paper wallpaper:

• the wallpaper cannot be washed (it is not recommended to use them in the kitchen or in the children's room);
• the paper layer is subject to mechanical damage;
• short service life - about five years.

The length of the canvas in one roll is 10.5 m, the width is 0.53 m.

Hot Stamping Vinyl Wallpaper

Vinyl embossed wallpapers have an outer decorative layer of polyvinyl chloride, and the base is made of non-woven or paper. The vinyl surface protects the base from moisture, penetration of salts, acids, fats, alkalis and reduces the risk of fire.

The production of hot embossed vinyl wallpaper is more labor intensive and includes the following processes:

1. A layer of foamed polyvinyl chloride is applied to the base.
2. The material is passed through a chamber in which the PVC layer is heated and becomes plastic.
3. A pliable surface is treated with two different rollers, forming a relief of a decorative coating.

Vinyl wallpapers made by hot stamping come in three types.

Silkscreen wallpaper have a relatively smooth and even texture. Some sections of the canvas reflect light waves, creating the effect of overflows of natural silk.

Silkscreen vinyl wallpapers are the thinnest and do not hide wall defects well, therefore they require careful leveling and surface preparation.

Surface heavy vinyl often imitates relief plaster. Such wallpapers are recommended for use on walls that have roughness and slight irregularities.

Flat vinyl (compact vinyl) can imitate different finishing materials, such as stone, brickwork, brush strokes, raw wood or plaster. When creating this type of wallpaper, a more embossed embossing and a denser layer of vinyl are used.

Hot stamping wallpaper has the following characteristics:

• durability - depending on the operating conditions, the life of the wallpaper ranges from 7 to 15 years;
• wallpaper resistant to impact ultraviolet rays, heat from batteries, steam and moisture;
• wallpaper does not absorb odors;
• wallpaper can be cleaned with a damp cloth and non-abrasive chemicals;
• good thermal insulation properties;
• hot embossed wallpapers are considered more environmentally friendly than conventional vinyl wallpapers; this is explained by the fact that under the influence of high temperatures, part of the formaldehyde resins evaporates, making the material safer for others.

Important! A room pasted over with vinyl wallpaper should be ventilated frequently, since PVC does not allow air to pass through, and normal air exchange in the room is complicated. Stagnation of air will lead to an increase in humidity and the formation of mold on the walls. Before sticking hot embossed wallpaper, the wall surface must be treated with an antifungal primer.

Hot stamping wallpaper price range:

• silkscreen wallpaper - from 400-500 rubles per roll;
• the price of embossed wallpapers of heavy vinyl and compact vinyl - from 600 rubles per roll.

It should be noted that embossed non-woven wallpaper will cost 20% more than their paper counterparts.

Chemical embossed vinyl wallpaper

In the production of chemical embossed wallpaper, the method of zone inhibition of foamed vinyl is used. In other words, a special reagent (inhibitor) is applied to some sections of the canvas coated with polyvinyl chloride, which suppresses the foaming of vinyl. After that, the canvas is heated in the chamber and the vinyl layer, untreated with an inhibitor, foams and increases in volume.

Advantages of inhibited wallpaper:

• original design - created harmonious combination elements of silk-screen printing and foamed vinyl;
• significant mechanical resistance;
• UV resistance;
• the possibility of repeated cleaning;
• long service life - about 10-15 years.

Disadvantages:

• high price wallpaper;
• wallpaper does not hide wall defects well.

Features of embossed non-woven wallpaper

The non-woven substrate of embossed wallpaper consists of cellulose fibers bonded together with a polymer. Interlining is strong, abrasion resistant and not as flammable as paper.

Very often embossed vinyl-coated non-woven wallpaper is embossed wallpaper for painting. They withstand repeated painting, and the relief of the coating remains unchanged.

Embossed non-woven wallpaper has the following advantages:

• the ability to mask small cracks and irregularities in the wall;
• fire safety;
• usually rolls of non-woven wallpaper have a large width, which facilitates and speeds up the process of gluing them;
• ease of care - you can carry out wet cleaning;
• wallpaper for painting can be repainted many times;
• during the repair, the vinyl layer can be separated from the interlining, and new wallpaper can be glued onto the remaining base.

The disadvantages of embossed non-woven wallpaper are the same as for hot or inhibited embossed wallpaper - high cost and an obstacle to normal air exchange.

How to glue embossed duplex wallpaper

The manufacturer usually indicates the type of glue recommended for use on the packaging of the wallpaper. Duplex embossed wallpaper must be glued on an adhesive intended for severe species wallpaper, for example, on a non-woven base.

Consider the step by step process of wallpapering:

Tips for sticking duplex embossed wallpaper:

• work should be carried out at an air temperature in the room of 15-22 ° C;
• during work, drafts should be avoided;
• if glue gets on decorative surface wallpaper, it must be gently blotted with a sponge, but not rubbed;
• wallpaper with a pattern is better to glue together, and without ornaments - you can handle it yourself;
• sockets and switches do not need to be removed when wallpapering - just remove the covers and turn off the power to the room; wallpaper must first be attached to the wall and make a cross-shaped cut.

Hot stamping non-woven wallpaper sticker technology

When gluing non-woven hot stamping wallpaper, it should be noted that non-woven fabric itself is transparent material. If the top embossed layer of vinyl is not thick enough, then the wallpaper will not be able to hide the uneven layer of paint on the wall or the joints of drywall sheets.

Before gluing, the wallpaper must be attached to the wall, and when daylight make sure that dark spots do not shine through the material. If defects are noticeable, then the color of the wall must be leveled - painted. However, this can be omitted if wallpaper for painting is used.

When sticking non-woven wallpaper, you must use a special, thicker glue that does not turn yellow after drying.

Work order:

Embossed wallpaper: application in the interior

An essential advantage of embossed wallpapers is their endless variety of textures, colors, patterns and ornaments. To view catalogs and select suitable design you can spend a single day. Practical recommendations specialists and photos of interiors will help determine priorities and make the final choice.

Embossed wallpaper: photo in the interior