Wallpaper hot vinyl. Pros and cons of hot stamping wallpaper

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Hot stamping wallpaper: 4 groups of material

Vinyl wallpapers hot stamping on a 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 foamed 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 a different density of the 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 surface treatment. 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 the repair of a large area unprofitable 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 of rolled canvases and the available disadvantages.

Pros:

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.
Coatings proven to be breathable. They allow air to pass through and exclude the possibility of mold, fungus.
Quality. Due to its composition, the material does not deform after application and retains the saturation of colors for many years.
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).

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

Minuses:

The number of strengths can be compared with a single disadvantage. 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 to use a small pattern in large rooms. 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 with a thin layer of 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 install duplex embossed paper wallpaper, use the instructions above.

Output

Hot stamping technology opens up great opportunities for interior renovation. 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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You can get an original textured surface using vinyl. This material is preheated and then rolled, passing between special rollers. After such embossing, the surface of the canvas receives an original relief.

Heat treatment of wallpaper makes it possible to obtain a beautiful pattern that makes the surface foamy. Wherein ready product becomes safe from an environmental point of view: heating the material allows you to remove harmful chemical substances and neutralize formaldehyde resins.

There are four types of hot stamping wallpaper, which differ in the type of base. In all variants, the surface layer of the canvases consists of vinyl, which includes additives that improve the performance of the product. The cost of wallpaper and their durability directly depend on the quality of the main coating. The use of hot stamping makes it possible to produce canvases having a different density of the outer layer.

Option number 1. Duplex (heavy vinyl)

Wallpapers of this group are distinguished by excellent strength and reliability. They have an original and very expressive relief. Mounting wallpaper to the wall does not require preliminary thorough surface preparation. In appearance, the duplex resembles textured three-dimensional embroidery or crinkled leather. Ideal for those cases when it is necessary to hide the defects of the surface of the walls.

Option number 2. silkscreen

Relatively light finishing material. Its feature is a brilliant pattern, which looks most advantageous in strong and bright lighting. Such wallpapers can be compared with silk in their reflective ability and their characteristic overflows. However, this material can only be used on very flat surfaces, since the fine structure of the canvases after gluing gives unevenness and other possible wall defects.

Option number 3. Compact vinyl

The high-quality texture of these wallpapers is achieved due to the considerable thickness of the canvases. Wallpapers of this type are produced in a variety of colors and thematic solutions. Imitation of fabric, stone, wood and even brick is possible. The imitation of soft and large brush strokes looks very advantageous on the surface of the wallpaper.

Option number 4. Wallpaper with chemical embossing

In the manufacture of wallpapers of this group, inhibition (chemical embossing) is used. The technology of their manufacture is based on the treatment of individual sections of the material coated with polyvinyl chloride with special reagents (inhibitors). These substances actively suppress vinyl foaming.

Very often this material is used for decoration of premises of public importance. When decorating residential premises, it is recommended to glue wallpaper with chemical embossing in the hallway, kitchen or corridor. These wallpapers are highly resistant to wear. They are almost immune to high humidity.

Advantages and disadvantages of hot stamping wallpaper

Wallpapers made using hot stamping technology are distinguished by an interesting structure and environmental friendliness. They are versatile and can be successfully used in almost any interior. To the merits of these finishing materials should also include their excellent heat and sound insulation qualities, resistance to ultraviolet radiation. This type of wallpaper may well serve for 6-12 years. If necessary, the canvas can be used for painting.

The best results when using hot embossed wallpaper are achieved when pasting walls in rooms with low ceilings. Installation at high ceilings can be difficult, since wallpapers of this type are distinguished by the solid weight of the canvases.

Sometimes it can be difficult to glue such wallpaper end-to-end with high quality. The surface of expensive and elite canvases cannot withstand the claws of pets. If wallpaper with a non-woven base is chosen, the decoration of large areas cannot be called budgetary, because these wallpapers are relatively expensive. And canvases on a cheaper paper base are capricious and quite capable of getting wet during the gluing process.

Hot embossed non-woven wallpaper

The working properties of dense wallpaper made by hot stamping are largely determined by their basis. It can be paper or interlining.

Flizelin is safe, does not contain harmful inclusions. Wallpaper based on it can be used in rooms where children and people with allergies live. The non-woven base allows the surface to "breathe". This wallpaper allows air to pass freely and protects the walls from the appearance of fungus and mold. The special composition of the material eliminates the deformation of the canvas for a very long time. The pattern on the wallpaper of this type is resistant to fading, the saturation of colors almost does not change as the wallpaper wears out.

Hot embossing non-woven wallpaper is more expensive than paper wallpaper. In order to save money, it is recommended to use canvases with a small pattern in large areas. Otherwise, the consumption of finishing material will increase when selecting image elements.

Hot stamping paper based wallpaper

The paper base in wallpaper with embossing in many positions loses to interlining. The main advantage of this finish is low cost. The exception is heavy vinyl wallpaper (duplex). They are distinguished by a masking effect and resistance to UV radiation.

Disadvantages of the paper base: such wallpaper cannot be washed and used in conditions high humidity Otherwise, fungus may well appear on them. Over time, hard-to-remove dirt can form on the canvases. It is quite difficult to fix wallpaper with paper-based vinyl: you have to apply the adhesive composition both on the canvas itself and on the wall surface. Such wallpapers are usually produced in narrow rolls, so a lot of seams are formed when pasting walls. In terms of service life, paper-based wallpapers are significantly inferior to non-woven-based hot stamping canvases. However, in appearance, it is very difficult for a non-specialist to distinguish paper-based wallpaper from more expensive non-woven fabrics.

Hardware stores today offer the widest range of materials for wall decoration, but wallpaper still occupies a leading position among them, and is especially popular in modern design interiors are hot-stamped wallpapers.

They have many advantages over other materials. The main one is that such a wall covering is practical and durable, since the technology of their manufacture involves obtaining a high density of the material.

The coating can be easily washed using cleaning products without damaging the surface.

Vinyl wallpapers made using hot stamping technology, subject to the performance requirements of the manufacturer, can last from 7 to 15 years.

Such durability is a nice advantage over other types of coating.

Wallpaper hot stamping resistant to ultraviolet radiation, temperature extremes, high humidity.

This means that they can be used not only in living rooms, but also in kitchens and bathrooms without fear that the coating will lose color and integrity.

In addition, such a coating is easy to clean with wet wipes and gentle cleaning products.

For those who make repairs on their own, an important advantage of the material is that the wallpaper can be easily glued to a variety of surfaces: concrete, wood, drywall and plaster.

In addition, the texture of the surface helps to hide minor flaws and imperfections in the walls, such as small cracks and bumps.

Wallpaper type "hot stamping on non-woven base" can perform not only a decorative, but also a heat-insulating function.

The coefficient of thermal conductivity of vinyl wallpaper is 0.16 W. For comparison, the same coefficient for drywall is 0.15 watts.

Pasting the walls with this material will help make the house warmer.

If we talk about the disadvantages, then embossed wallpaper can provoke an increase in humidity in the room due to the fact that the vinyl coating layer has a low ability to pass air.

The consequence of this may be the formation of mold and fungus under a layer of material.

Non-woven wallpaper does not tolerate high temperatures and mechanical damage, since both of these external factors lead to damage to the top vinyl layer, which is responsible for all the benefits of the coating.

There are several technologies by which hot stamping wallpapers are made:

The selection of material should be carried out based on the state of the surface of the walls on which the coating will be glued, and the design solution chosen for the interior.

The most demanding type of wall quality is silk-screen printing. Such a coating is quite thin, therefore it is unable to hide minor flaws in the repair.

In addition, if irregularities are noticeable on the walls, then the coating made using this technology will only emphasize them.

It's because it's special appearance material imitating silk is created due to the play of light and shadows, and any unevenness violates this game.

It should be borne in mind that silk-screen printing can show all its beauty only with high-quality, preferably natural light.

Therefore, for well-lit rooms, you can choose wallpaper in bright colors with large ornaments. If the room is dark, then you should choose wallpaper in pastel shades with small details.

A large number of details of the ornament allow the material to "play" even with a lack of lighting, and the delicate glow of calm colors will visually expand the space.

The compact vinyl coating, unlike silk-screen printing, is very dense and thick.

The volume layer of vinyl helps to create a complex texture that can mimic the most various materials: brick, wood, stone, leather.

Such a non-woven hot stamping coating can easily hide all the imperfections of the walls, it is most resistant to external influences and mechanical damage.

The selection of the invoice depends on the size of the room in which the repair will be carried out.

A large ornament, popular for compact vinyl, is recommended for use only in large rooms.

In small rooms, preference should be given to smaller, geometric or background ornaments.

Inhibited wallpaper has the highest stability and durability among all types of embossed coatings.

They are produced according to a complicated technology using chemical embossing, they are more expensive than other vinyl ones and are still not widely used.

However, their high performance is beneficial for high traffic areas such as hallways or offices.

When the definition of the type of material is over and the turn has come to select a pattern, you can not be limited to just one type of wallpaper.

The widest range and production of collections by manufacturers has led to the fact that the modern trend in repair has become the combination in the interior of wallpaper coverings of similar colors that are different in pattern or, conversely, identical in pattern, but contrasting in color.

A careful selection of such companion wallpapers can expand or, if necessary, narrow the space, highlight zones in the room, and emphasize the unity of neighboring rooms.

Vinyl-coated wallpaper should be glued, taking into account the nuances that exist when pasting a room with hot stamping wallpaper, otherwise the flaws in the repair can ruin the entire interior, and there will be no one to blame.

How to glue embossed wallpaper correctly?

Before proceeding with the direct gluing of the wallpaper, you should make sure that a sufficient number of rolls have been purchased so as not to end up in a situation where a couple of strips were not enough to complete the repair, and there were no such wallpapers left in the store.

You can refer to standardized tables, which, based on the height of the ceiling and the perimeter of the room, indicate the average number of rolls required.

If there are enough rolls, then you need to check the batch number to which the wallpaper belongs: it must be the same for all rolls. Otherwise, you can get a pattern mismatch or a difference in shades.

The length of the wallpaper strip should be about 7 centimeters longer than the height of the ceiling.

Rolls should be cut in compliance with the drawing step, if there is a need for its selection. When cutting the roll, you need to unwind it in the direction indicated by the manufacturer on the package.

The surface on which the material will be glued does not need additional preparation, if it is concrete, wood, painted or plastered surface.

If there is already wallpaper on the walls, then they must be removed to avoid lagging behind the embossed wallpaper covering from the wall along with the old covering.

Wallpaper glue should be special, suitable for non-woven and vinyl coverings.

When preparing the adhesive mixture, it is necessary to strictly follow the manufacturer's instructions. Apply glue directly to the cut strips in a thin layer without gaps.

The smeared canvas must be folded in half and left for 10 minutes for impregnation. All sheets should be impregnated for approximately the same amount of time so that their properties do not differ during the gluing process.

For the first panel, use the building level to draw a line on the wall along which the material will be glued.

The canvases are glued end-to-end, so that the joints are less noticeable, the wallpaper should be glued in the direction from the window.

In the process of gluing walls, it is important not to stretch the canvas in any case in width, since hot stamping wallpaper coatings tend to stretch strongly when wet and shrink when dried.

Using a spatula or rags, if necessary, air bubbles are expelled from under the canvases in the direction from the middle to the edges. The joints must be carefully smoothed with a hard roller.

Embossed wallpaper reacts more strongly than other types to changes in temperature and humidity in the room after gluing.

Hot embossed vinyl wallpaper - comfortable and practical material, durable and easy to operate. This flooring is ideal for living rooms, kitchens, hallways, studies and offices.

Like any other branch of production, the construction industry is developing every year, gaining momentum. It becomes obvious that modern technologies major construction works differ significantly from their predecessors of the last century. This fate befell the finishing building materials, the development and production of which is now at the highest level.

Much attention is paid to decorating the walls of the premises. After all, the individuality of your apartment depends on which wallpaper you choose. Variety of wallpapers modern market just confuses you. Moreover, terms that are not entirely clear: foamed vinyl wallpaper, silk-screen printing, inhibited, liquid wallpaper, etc.

To satisfy a wide variety of tastes, help design the interior in modern style you will be offered hot embossed vinyl wallpaper on a non-woven basis. Judging by the repeated reviews, vinyl wallpapers are perfect not only for an ordinary room, they can be used to cover the walls of the kitchen, hallway and even for the ceiling.

Why hot stamping? Such wallpapers undergo the most complex processing. They are passed through hot ovens, processed at high temperature, due to this, the fabric is more dense and elastic. All these terms, structure and quality will be explained to you by an experienced sales assistant in any shopping center of finishing materials.

There are four types of hot stamping wallpaper: silkscreen, compact vinyl, heavy vinyl, inhibited.

Silk-screen printing is the thinnest and lightest of the listed types. They have a smooth and aesthetic surface structure.
Heavy vinyl or compact vinyl are thicker, so they hide uneven and wall defects.
Inhibited, or as they are otherwise called chemical embossing, have high strength. Such wallpapers are resistant to detergents.

dense coatings, instructions on how to glue with your own hands, video and photo

Surely, many have heard about the existence of such a rolled finishing material as dense embossed wallpaper, however, not everyone knows what it is. But this coating deserves attention and can take its rightful place in the decoration of your home. Therefore, further we will take a closer look at the features of this material, their advantages and disadvantages, and also consider how to stick this coating on the walls.

Dense embossed wallpaper

So, embossed wallpaper is a kind paper wallpaper, they are also called embossed wallpaper. They are considered dense because they consist of two layers of paper. However, their main feature is still the drawing, i.e. embossing.

It is carried out using special machines with convex rollers. Under high pressure, these rollers are rolled over the material and thereby give it a relief. For a greater decorative effect, after embossing, the canvas is dyed.

The technical characteristics of embossed and thick wallpapers are, of course, higher than ordinary paper ones.

In particular, the following points can be highlighted:

Due to its greater strength, the material is more durable than single-layer paper webs.
Most often, embossed wallpapers have a moisture-proof coating, so they tolerate wet cleaning well.
On sale you can find wallpaper embossed for painting, which allows you to paint the walls in any shade you like.
Dense embossed canvases require less careful preparation of the base than single-layer ones, as they are able to hide minor flaws in the base.

Brick embossed wallpaper

As for the disadvantages of this material, they are less strength and durability compared to vinyl coatings. However, the price of these wallpapers is lower, and the appearance does not lose at all. Therefore they are great option for finishing rooms with a small level of load on the walls.

Advice! When choosing a material, it is necessary to pay attention that all rolls are from the same series, of the same quality. It often happens that almost the same canvases differ somewhat from each other in shade or pattern.

Embossed painted wallpaper

So, we have dealt with the features of this material. Now let's take a closer look at how to glue embossed paper wallpaper on the walls.

Like any other finish, this procedure consists of several stages:

At each stage, it is necessary to strictly observe the technology, since any mistake can affect the final result.

How attractive and durable the finish will turn out will depend on the preparation of the base.

The instructions for doing this work are as follows:

If the repair is not carried out “from scratch”, for example, in a new building, then it is necessary to remove the old coating, whether it be paint, whitewash or old wallpaper.
Then the wall must be cleaned of dust, remnants of old glue or other contaminants. It is best to wash the base with warm water, you can even add detergents. True, the surface will need to be rinsed clean water and dry. If this procedure is not performed, then there is a possibility of stains on the coating, in addition, it is impossible to achieve good adhesion of materials to a dirty substrate.
The next step is to cover the walls with soil. This is also a very important stage, since the primer will improve the adhesion between the materials, as well as prevent the occurrence of mold and mildew. As you know, the appearance of microorganisms under the finish leads to the need to re-perform the repair. The primer is applied to the walls with a paint roller. After drying the first layer, the procedure must be repeated again.

In the photo - puttying the wall

If there are cracks and significant irregularities on the surface of the walls, then it is necessary to putty with universal putty.
After the walls are leveled and dried, the surface must be sanded with fine sandpaper and primed again.

This completes the base preparation process. It should be noted that this stage is the most time-consuming and lengthy.

Applying glue to wallpaper

The next step is the preparation of materials.

You need to start with wallpaper:

First of all, it is necessary to measure the walls and cut the canvases. It is advisable to immediately cut into pieces for the entire room, taking into account window and door openings.
After that, you need to draw a vertical line on the wall, along which the first sheet of coating will be aligned. For these purposes, you can use the building level or plumb. The line should be located from the corner at a distance of the width of the wallpaper.

Pay attention! It is necessary to cut pieces of canvases with a certain allowance, which will allow you to join the patterns.

After the wallpaper is cut, you need to dilute the glue with your own hands, according to the instructions on the package. For corrugated wallpaper, you can use wallpaper glue, as for ordinary paper sheets.

Pasting embossed wallpaper

Now that everything is ready, you can proceed directly to gluing.

This work is performed in the following order:

Canvases must be laid out on a flat surface. front side down and apply adhesive.
Then the material is applied to the wall and aligned along a vertical line. It is more convenient to perform this procedure together, in which case one person is engaged in gluing the sheet from above, and the other smoothes the coating from below. To get rid of air bubbles, you need to use a clean rag or a rubber roller for wallpaper.
Next, in the same way, the second canvas is glued end-to-end to the first. After fixing the sheet, you need to “walk” along the joint with a roller, while applying a little effort.
Then all subsequent canvases are pasted over.
At the end of the work, it is necessary to cut off excess pieces of material with a sharp clerical knife.

Please note! The coating should dry indoors, without access to fresh air. Otherwise, you will have to do the work again.

This completes the gluing of embossed wallpaper. It remains only to glue the borders or panels on top to give the walls a complete look.

Embossed and thick wallpapers are a kind of compromise between vinyl and ordinary paper materials. Therefore, they can successfully decorate walls in bedrooms and living rooms.

As for the gluing technology, it does not differ from working with ordinary single-layer paper sheets. From the video in this article, you can learn more about embossed wallpaper.

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Embossed wallpaper is a type of paper wallpaper. Many people, when they ask in a building supermarket or in the market, say that embossed paper sheets are needed, and they mean that two layers of paper were used in the manufacture. What is embossing? This is a relief pattern applied to the top layer. Embossed paper wallpapers are good to use and beautiful.

They are produced on a special machine on which rollers with various bulges are installed. Moving along the paper, the rollers leave an embossed imprint on it, and this is how the relief is obtained. A planned pattern is applied to the finished embossing.

Two-layer paper wallpaper with monograms

Duplex wallpapers are of high quality and due to their convex beautiful texture, if they are glued to the walls, they can hide small cracks, depressions or surface irregularities. If you have several uneven walls and you do not want to pre-putty them, get these duplex paper wallpapers. Then, looking at the walls of these shortcomings, no one will notice. All guests will note the excellent repair, that beautiful wallpapers are pasted correctly.

These duplex paper sheets can be used for coloring. Choose your favorite color, coordinate with your family so that everyone is not disgusted. After pasting, the wallpaper will dry for two days, and then you can paint them in your chosen color. Due to its relief, early in the morning, paper wallpapers are very attractive, they play with sun glare, which is very beautiful and uplifting for the whole day.

Now do you understand exactly what kind of paper canvases are? Beginners are worried before repair, but how to glue such unusual duplex wallpapers on the walls? After all, you don’t want to spoil the material, especially if there is a drawing. After all, you won't find another one like it. Everything must be done right.

Ordinary people are usually not thrifty and may not buy a roll for future use, no more, but those who have already ruined a few are more prudent and purchase paper sheets in reserve. After all, your child or puppy, cat or other pets can tear the wallpaper. You will need to glue the same new ones, and where to get them.

Do not forget to check the batch number on all rolls, it must be the same

How to glue paper wallpaper? The procedure includes the following steps:

you need to prepare the foundation;
then buy duplex materials and prepare them for pasting the walls;
directly gently apply the canvases to the walls.

Any stage must be done with high quality. If you make a mistake, this can negatively affect the result and the duplex wallpaper will hang on the walls obliquely, crookedly, which will not please you and you may want to redo it. Pre-learn the pasting technology and do everything right right away.

The smoother you make the walls for duplex canvases, the more likely it is that even with little experience, you will perfectly apply wallpaper on the wall and they will delight you for 5 or 10 years.

Walls well prepared for wallpapering

Don't worry, you'll be fine. Follow these instructions and get to work.

If you are not pasting over the bare walls of a new building, but are making repeated repairs in your apartment or private house, then you need to carefully remove the old coating. This is either wallpaper, or whitewash or paint. Especially in offices, they do not always use wallpaper for wall decoration.
Now remove dust, old islands of glue, and other contaminants from the walls. The best thing to do is to pour warm water into a bucket, take a clean rag and walk along the walls. It is good if you add washing powder or dishwashing detergent to the water. True, after such washing, you need to walk along the walls with a rag with clean water. Then wait until the surface is completely dry. If you want the strips to stick perfectly to the wall, do everything that way.
Now apply primer to the walls. This coating is necessary, so there is less chance that fungus or mold forms on the walls. This is especially true for Khrushchev, kitchens, baths and other rooms in which there is high humidity. Wallpaper applied to the primer glide perfectly on the surface of the wall, they can be freely trimmed according to the pattern or qualitatively butt-fit monochromatic options.
Take paint roller and step by step apply a primer to the surface of the walls. When the first coat is dry, repeat the procedure. If even before the primer on the walls you notice cracks or recesses, then apply putty to those places. Choose universal, acrylic.
Now wait until the treated surface dries and clean the entire surface of your walls with a coarse-grained sandpaper. Then do the final primer.
This process is laborious, but extremely necessary. Do it well and move on to the next step.

First of all, prepare for work dense wallpaper:

Measure your walls with a centimeter and cut the required number of duplex strips. Keep in mind that the window and door material takes less.
Now draw a straight line on the wall. Align the first strip with the edge along this line. To draw a line evenly, you can make your own plumb line, a weight on a thread. Bring one end to the ceiling and mark there, and let a family member help you to put a line on the bottom, as well as intermediate marks in the middle and other marks. Draw this line so that you start gluing the duplex wallpaper from the corner, which means step back from the corner to the width of the strip.

If you have a wallpaper with patterns, then make the necessary allowance in length, this will help you line up the pattern evenly.

Cutting a roll of wallpaper into pieces of the desired length

Have you cut, prepared the canvases? It's time to breed good wallpaper paste. If you buy a special one that was recommended to you by a wallpaper sales assistant, follow the instructions on its pack.

Remember that this wallpaper is double and quite heavy. Do-it-yourself glue made from starch or flour is not suitable for them. We need a special one that grabs quite quickly and securely fixes the canvases on the wall.

Follow technology. Let's repeat some steps and add new ones. Sticking also has its own specific steps:

Remove old wallpaper from the walls. The walls need to be very even.
Apply base and finish primers to the walls.
Measure material from rolls with a slight allowance of 5 cm if you have plain wallpaper and how much is required when figured. Now cut the sheets with good scissors or a knife.
Prepare the glue. Suitable for those that are used for paper or vinyl canvases, it will reliably stick even rather heavy embossed high-quality wallpapers. If you want to make the composition even stronger, add our PVA there, but do not overdo it.
Lay the strip on the floor and apply glue to it with a brush. Now fold the sheet so that the surface impregnated with glue is inside. This will make it easier to glue later. Let a minimum of 5 or a maximum of 7 minutes pass until the base is well saturated.
Glue the first strip, preferably from the corner of the wall. Some masters prefer to start gluing from the window. Align the sheet so that there are no air bubbles. You can do this with a construction roller, you can use a comb.
Align the first strip end-to-end and glue the second. The edges can be additionally treated with glue and pressed tightly with a small roller. Remove excess glue with a dry sponge.

You can turn wallpapering into a family holiday

Do not forget that paper wallpapers dry successfully only with closed windows and doors, when the room is at least +15 C and the temperature is not higher than +30 C.

Finished gluing on the walls? On top of the embossed wallpaper, you can add decorative borders. They come in different widths, shapes, plain and patterned. If you like, buy and continue to glue under the ceiling. Embossed duplex wallpapers are good, both in the living room, in the bedroom, and in other rooms. Do everything right, adhering to technology and the result will please the whole family.

Vinyl
Types of vinyl
Advantages of hot stamping
Manufacturers

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 occupies a large part of the assortment of all stores.

Vinyl wallpaper has exploded into the building market this millennium. They reflect the positive dynamics in the development of wallpaper production in recent years. There were no such high-quality, wear-resistant, safe materials before, 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 non-woven basis produce wide wallpaper, here the thickness and weight of the vinyl decorative canvas does not 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 at the molecular level, just fibers of the fabric are added to the cellulose and everything is pressed 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.

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, mainly imitating other finishing 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

Wallpaper fabrics created using hot stamping technology have a long list of positive characteristics, which we, of course, will publish.

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 is normal conditions operation may not differ much from the original. Time has practically no effect on canvases.

Cozy interior created with italian wallpaper

Most of the negative influences that simply destroy paper wallpapers do not affect them either.

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.
The ambient temperature is 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.

In addition, a dense canvas with a relief will successfully hide small problem areas on the wall. For those who cannot or do not want to make a 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.

Luxurious bedroom interior, 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.

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.

The Palitra factory produces the widest range of non-woven wallpapers, all of them are created on professional equipment with all the latest innovations.
The Erismann factory was built by a famous German brand at the beginning of this century, since that time, high-quality wallpapers from this manufacturer have been 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 non-woven wallpaper. 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 for the highest quality workmanship.

Wallpaper with large poppies in the interior of the living room

Italy is perfectly represented by the Zambaiti brand, which, like no other, reflects the breadth of views of Italian designers. Collections of this brand are produced for the most demanding taste. The well-known manufacturer Sirpi produces interesting wallpapers with monograms.

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.

One way to change the interior is to update the wallpaper. The market offers a large number of materials of various colors and structures that will satisfy any designer's fantasies. Among all the variety, wallpaper with a corrugated surface stands out for its decorative effect.

Initially intaglio printing good quality on the outer surface, which is glued to the bottom layer and fed to a device for creating a relief pattern.

Embossing is done by dry, wet, hot and chemical methods. Next comes drying, the creation of rolls and their packaging. The basis of embossed wallpaper is thick paper or non-woven fabric.

One of the most uncomplicated and available ways finish the walls is wallpapering. Thanks to huge selection materials, colors and patterns, it is also an incomparable design in which everyone can try themselves. Hot embossed wallpaper is a modern development on the roll materials market. Why it is worth dwelling on them, we will figure it out today.

Features and types

Hot embossed wallpaper is, in fact, two-layer vinyl wallpaper. A layer of polyvinyl chloride is applied to the base. In a special device, under the influence of high temperatures, the vinyl foams. After that, the material is processed with special rollers to obtain an embossed pattern.

Hot stamping wallpapers today are presented in the following varieties:

Silkscreen. A layer of polyvinyl chloride is applied with a low density. The texture of such wallpapers is not expressed. The cover is quite thin.

The main feature is the achievement of a three-dimensional pattern due to the refraction of light at certain angles. The canvases resemble silk fabric with characteristic tints and shine.

Hot stamping vinyl. Also, this type has a name - contact-vinyl or heavy vinyl. The top layer is dense, with a heavily foamed coating and a pronounced relief. Such coatings are heavy and textured.

The manufacturing method allows the wallpaper to imitate a wide variety of surfaces - brick, concrete, plaster, fabrics, leather.

Another option is when substances are applied to the vinyl layer in a certain order - inhibitors. In their locations, the vinyl coating does not foam when heated. The pattern is formed precisely due to this approach.

Hot stamping wallpaper is, in fact, vinyl double layer wallpaper. A layer of polyvinyl chloride is applied to the base. In a special device, under the influence of high temperatures, the vinyl foams.

After that, the material is processed with special rollers to obtain an embossed pattern.

Base materials

In two-layer wallpaper, the base can be of two types:

Paper. The most uncomplicated cellulose base. The use of such a budget material makes wallpaper with its use affordable.
Interlining is a material created from cellulose fibers, but has greater strength than paper.

Advantages and disadvantages

Hot stamping wallpaper has a lot of advantages:

Moisture resistant. This means that such wallpapers can be used indoors without being afraid of high humidity. They are suitable for both the kitchen and the corridor. In addition, they can be cleaned with a regular sponge and treated with homemade gel household chemicals which is very convenient and practical.
This is one of the most durable wallpapers. Depending on the base, they have a service life of 7 years (for paper wallpapers) to 15 years for non-woven ones. If you are not a fan of changes in the environment, this option is definitely worth considering.

Not exposed to the negative effects of sunlight. Even the most saturated shades will not fade under ultraviolet radiation.
If temperature fluctuations and directed thermal effects (heating by various radiators) are possible in your house, then hot embossed vinyl wallpaper will withstand such loads and will not deteriorate its appearance and quality.

Such a coating is easy to glue on any materials - concrete, plaster, wood. High adhesive properties contribute to a strong and long-lasting connection with a wall or ceiling.
Another important factor in choosing a wall covering is the ability to maintain heat and sound insulation. In this case, foamed 3D vinyl does the job perfectly. For noisy city apartments, this will be a big plus in interior decoration.
If we consider vinyl contact or inhibitor coatings, then due to their thick and dense structure, they can correct wall irregularities and minor flaws.
The texture of vinyl wallpaper is very diverse. They can easily replace much more expensive analogues with imitation of various coatings: fabric, brick, wood. In this case, the appearance will not be inferior to the original.

Among the shortcomings, one can single out that:

The porous structure of polyvinyl chloride and the embossed pattern make the wallpaper amenable to mechanical stress. Therefore, if you have animals with sharp claws in your house, small children or children's vehicles are stored in the hallway, it is better to give preference to other types of wallpaper.
Vinyl is not a natural material. This is his worst quality. Therefore, it is not necessary to talk about the environmental friendliness of coatings from it. Even the cellulose base does not add safety to use. The walls in your rooms will not be able to breathe with such wallpaper.
Silk-screen printing, due to its subtlety and fragility, is suitable only for well-prepared flat surfaces.

Due to the impermeability to moisture and air, only dry walls should be wallpapered. If moisture comes through between the wallpaper and the wall, it will not be able to evaporate, and this will lead to the formation of mold. Vinyl-covered rooms should be ventilated frequently and thoroughly.
The question of price is ambiguous. Vinyl wallpaper on a paper basis is very budgetary. Silk-screen printing is slightly cheaper than vinyl-contact and inhibitor wallpaper. The price tag starts from 400 to 600 rubles per roll.

Wallpaper from European manufacturers can be much more expensive. Non-woven coatings, as a rule, are less budgetary. Their price is at least 20 percent higher than paper ones. But this is justified by their elasticity and strength, and, of course, durability.

How to choose?

A few tips:

If you, first of all, are guided by the price of the material, then you should take a closer look at paper-based vinyl wallpapers from Russian manufacturers. In terms of quality, they are in no way inferior to foreign ones, but are more budgetary.
Well-finished walls will allow such an attractive and interesting finish as silk-screen printing.

Medium-sized ornaments and calm tones are suitable for small rooms, while large-scale drawings and avant-garde patterns will decorate halls with high ceilings.
If you can't resist buying vinyl wallpaper for your bedroom, then use it to decorate one of your walls. And cover the rest with a more environmentally friendly type of wallpaper.
The beauty of silk-screen printing lies in its iridescence in the light. Therefore, the illumination of your premises should be sufficient and uniform.

In bright rooms, you can apply radical saturated and bright coatings, and in dark rooms give preference to shades of pastel colors.
Silkscreen canvases, monograms and ornate patterns with gold or silver tints will perfectly fit into palace interiors. Baroque, Empire or classic style will support such coatings. A cozy bedroom will be decorated with a wall of wallpaper imitating fabric with delicate light floral patterns.

Imitation of brick or plaster on hot embossed wallpaper will fit perfectly into a trendy loft.
Ecostyle will be supported by wood and stone vinyl wallpaper with a large relief structure. It will be nice to run your hand over them.
If you do not feel like a master of interior design, you can use the modern development, which greatly simplifies the decoration of the room, but does not lose its claims to style and current design. This is the use of companion wallpaper. Such coatings have the same texture and pattern, and are made in the same color scheme, but in contrasting shades: for example, a combination of dark brown and light brown or pale and bright pink wallpapers.

If you have decided on the choice of a particular canvas, do not forget to choose an adhesive suitable for vinyl coatings.
Rolls must be from the same batch (this is indicated on the packaging). Otherwise, their shades may vary slightly. But in the room it will be very noticeable.
Pay attention to the dimensions of the rolls. Standard half-meter paper-based wallpapers and meter-long non-woven wallpapers are more common, but other dimensions are also typical for European manufacturers.

Manufacturers and reviews

Europe has a long history of hot embossed vinyl wallpaper. The widest range and excellent quality are guaranteed by factories of European manufacturers:

Among firms from Germany are popular and widely known in our country A. S. Creation, Rasch and Erismann. German manufacturers are distinguished by a high-quality product, and they replenish the choice of colors and variety of styles, inviting famous designers and decorators from other countries to cooperate.

Italians have a fresher and more creative approach to wallpaper design. In company collections Zambaiti and Sirpi you can find coatings for any style of interior.

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 to make the right list of everything you need, you need to consider each type of material in more detail.

Sturdy red wallpaper with fancy monograms

Vinyl

Wide meter rolls of wallpaper on display

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 does not 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.

Dark wallpaper for a serious interior

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 the selection of the 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, mainly imitating other finishing 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

Wallpaper fabrics created using hot stamping technology have a long list of positive characteristics, which we, of course, will 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

Most of the negative influences that simply destroy paper wallpapers do not affect them either.

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.
The ambient temperature is also not able to harm our wallpaper.

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

In addition, a dense canvas with a relief will successfully hide small problem areas on the wall. For those who cannot or do not want to make a perfect surface, such wallpapers are just a godsend.

Interesting striped pattern on the wallpaper in the living room

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 than 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.

Luxurious bedroom interior, 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 wallpaper from different countries carry with them the ethnic group 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.

The Palitra factory produces the widest range of non-woven wallpapers, all of which 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 that time, high-quality wallpapers from this manufacturer have been 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

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.