Washable wallpaper for the kitchen: which is better to choose
For the kitchen, washable wallpapers will be the most preferred option. After all, here is a humid environment and they are the least susceptible to it. But there are several types of them and how to choose washable wallpapers in the kitchen, we will consider in this article.
After all, the characteristics of the material are quite different. You can look at possible options for the design of the room on the video and photo in this article.
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Rules for choosing wallpaper for the kitchen
A kitchen is a place where wet cleaning of not only the floor, kitchen appliances, but also the walls is regularly carried out. It is imperative that the wallpaper matches a parameter such as moisture resistance.
In the kitchen, we constantly cook, eat, clean dishes, as a result of which the chances of polluting the walls are greatly increased. Due to the wrong choice of material, drops falling on the wallpaper can lead to the fact that soon you will have to re-glue the walls.
Attention: Washable wallpaper for the kitchen can always be wiped with a rag without the use of special tools. And some wallpapers can remain in good condition even after wiping them with a stiff brush.
So:
- When choosing kitchen wallpapers, you need to pay attention to the degree of their density, which is an indicator of the durability and reliability of the wallpaper. Moreover, the number of pores contained in the wallpaper depends on the density. The more pores, the more dirt penetrates into the material.
- Light fastness - This is another parameter that must be followed when choosing a material for pasting a room. If the wallpaper does not have this property, then they will quickly change in color due to burnout in the sun and become completely unattractive. In addition, because of the yellowed wallpaper, it is impossible to change the furniture, because first you have to re-glue the walls, and only then do the furniture.
- It is imperative that the wallpaper is vapor permeable. This contributes to the quick drying of the walls after gluing, which is good for the indoor climate. If you wish to purchase wallpaper for painting, it is most advisable to buy those species that allow you to repeatedly repaint yourself in a different color.
Attention: When buying wallpaper, always look for notes on rolls. If the icon is in the form of a wave, then this means that the wallpaper is resistant to moisture. And the depicted wave mark with a brush means that the wallpaper is not afraid of damage.
Today, specialized stores offer a huge selection of a wide variety of wallpapers, both domestic and foreign. Any idea that you have about wallpaper can already exist, and you can easily find it in the presented assortment.
On the one hand, a wide variety of wallpapers guarantees that you will find the best wallpapers for your kitchen. But it can also lead to the fact that your eyes simply run wide in different directions.
Therefore, decide in advance what wallpaper material you want to see in your kitchen:
- It’s best to avoid buying paper wallpapers (see Let's consider how to glue paper wallpapers correctly) Of course, they are relatively cheap, but they are not at all reliable. In addition, they will serve you for a very short time.
- Having bought paper wallpapers, you can immediately prepare for their quick replacement with new wallpapers. Today, many people buy cotton, silk and linen wallpaper, as well as material from the rarest species of trees. Such wallpapers make the house stylish and extravagant, but they have one important drawback. They quickly absorb the smell of food, smoke, which is not suitable for the kitchen.
- Acrylic wallpaper with prominent patterns is also not the most suitable option for finishing the kitchen. Their use is ideal for the bedroom, children's room, where the patterns in the form of flowers will effectively look on the walls.
What wallpaper to choose
Washable kitchen wallpapers can be made from many materials. Even paper is no exception. With small additives, they also become washable.
Let's look at what kind and what it consists of:
| Water repellent paper wallpaper | Buying such wallpaper is an ideal cost option. However, they have a number of the following disadvantages: they last only 3-4 years, quickly lose their saturated color, and do not possess special picturesqueness. |
| Wallpaper with a minimum layer of vinyl | This is a loose wallpaper with a smooth coating without any protrusions. Usually they come with patterns that are perfect for the kitchen. These wallpapers are created exclusively for rooms with smooth walls. In the case of a curved surface, imperfections in the form of dents and cracks will easily become visible to the human eye. |
| Foamed Vinyl Wallpaper | If you have the opportunity to avoid pasting this type of wallpaper, then do it better. They can easily tear when applied to the wall. And the pictures that are depicted on rolls of wallpaper are often not suitable for the kitchen. |
| Vinyl Wallpaper | If you do not know what type of wallpaper to choose, then feel free to buy vinyl wallpapers. They are not afraid of water and light, and any imperfections that exist on the surface of the walls will not be noticeable to humans at all. An important condition that must be considered when choosing vinyl wallpapers is their density. To measure the degree of density, squeeze the wallpaper in your hands. If they are crumpled significantly, then go to the choice of other types of vinyl wallpaper. The material of this wallpaper is created from two layers. The bottom layer is covered with paper, the top - with a polymer film, which gives the wallpaper a density. They also have several advantages: they do not allow toxins to absorb and fungus appear, they do not fade in the sun, are durable, and they can also be easily wiped with a rag. |
| Compact vinyl | An ideal option for wallpapering in the kitchen can be a compact vinyl wallpaper. They look like you covered the wall with stones, leather or cloth.
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| Non-woven vinyl wallpaper | Due to the fact that non-woven fabric is not a fabric, wallpapers on this basis will not be remembered or torn.
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| Silk screen printing | Such wallpapers include paper, a layer of vinyl, as well as threads of silk. They differ from ordinary vinyl wallpapers in that they have a surface that is shiny and covered with silk threads. Such wallpapers are characterized by density, and also do not fade from light rays and are moisture resistant. |
| Vinyl wallpaper for painting | This type of wallpaper has a white or any other color that can be easily repainted in another color from 5 to 7 times. This option is suitable for people who like to often change the interior. |
| Cullet | Fiberglass wallpapers have several advantages.
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Kitchen Color Tips
Washable wallpaper in the kitchen can be in quite different colors. When choosing the color of the walls, it is necessary to take into account the parameters of the room and the style in which the room is made.
So:
- If you stick a wallpaper of a light shade in a small kitchen, then visually it will seem that its size has increased.
- When gluing wallpaper of a dark color, the size of the kitchen will noticeably decrease. This color scheme is suitable for the kitchen, which is not aimed at a visual increase (size from 20 m²). In this case, styles such as steampunk, ethno-style can be used.
- The most comfortable are orange, brown, beige, yellow and golden colors.
- A large role in choosing the color of the kitchen is played by the style of its design. If the interior of the kitchen has a high-tech style, then it is best to use white and black colors, with a marine style - blue, sand, white or white-blue shades, for the pop art style - bright colors, Provence (see. We select wallpapers in the style of Provence for the kitchen), country, and for the interior in eco-style natural shades are suitable.
- If the kitchen is replete with decorative elements or has original furniture, then the best option would be plain color wallpapers of a soft color.
When choosing a color scheme for the kitchen, you should also remember how different colors affect a person:
- Orange (see Consider which wallpaper will fit the orange kitchen) and yellow colors enhance mood, improve appetite and make a person more sociable. These colors are perfect for the kitchen, where family members often gather with their friends. But do not overdo it with yellow: it negatively affects human vision. Light yellow walls can be an ideal option, and kitchen textiles can be made in sunny shades.
- With red, a person's appetite also increases markedly. But it is worth a little sorting out with color, as it certainly begins to annoy a person.
- The blue kitchen is great for people who care about their own figure. This color significantly reduces appetite. In addition, the blue color looks stylish, so it is perfect for those people for whom the kitchen is primarily a functional room.
- Blue color leads to relaxation and gives a feeling of freshness. However, the blue color does not make the room cozy, and it is not quite located for the interior in countries with harsh winters. It is best to use blue color in a kitchen made in a marine theme, as this creates harmony, and most importantly, looks stylish.
- Green color is an ideal solution for nature lovers, for families with children and for lovers of peaceful relaxation, as the color makes a person more relaxed.
- It’s best to avoid interior decoration in purple, black and dark brown.
Select washable wallpaper for the kitchen according to the humidity of the environment. After all, everything is different in the kitchen. By doing the finishing yourself, you will significantly reduce costs and instructions will help you avoid mistakes.
