Currently, in addition to standard finishing materials, more modern ones appear, for example, liquid wallpapers, photos of interiors using this unusual material are not so rare. However, this type of finishing materials is only gaining popularity in the market, but because what kind of material it is, and how it differs from the usual paper wallpaper, it may not be entirely clear.
Liquid wallpaper is not literally liquid.
Liquid wallpaper in the interiorInitially, they are in powder form and are sold, respectively, not in rolls, but in cardboard boxes. A dry mixture consists of different components:
Some types of wallpaper also contain more exotic materials, such as fine particles of mica of different colors, dried algae or wood chips.
Stages of applying liquid wallpaperThe dry mixture is poured into a container, and then poured with water (the amount is indicated in the instructions) so that a mushy mass is obtained. It is applied in an even layer to the walls. After drying, liquid wallpaper acquires a special rough texture. Now not only dry mixes are produced, but also ready-to-use liquid wallpaper, packaged in buckets. They can be applied directly to wall or ceiling surfaces.
What is the advantage of liquid wallpaper?
If you look at the photo of liquid wallpaper in the interior of the rooms, the main advantage is that the use of new material in the finishing gives the room a more stylish and non-standard final appearance. First of all, liquid wallpaper lays down evenly over the entire surface, does not bubble like usual. At the same time, they hide well all surface imperfections, which is very important in many modern apartments, where the quality of walls and ceilings leaves much to be desired.
Advantages of liquid wallpaperUnlike standard finishing materials, liquid wallpaper is very easy to combine: create unusual patterns, prints, color transitions on one or all walls at once. The number of possibilities for decorating a room is limited only by the color palette of the wallpaper (and it is now very wide) and your own imagination.
When applied, liquid wallpaper does not form a seam - it turns out, as it were, a solid canvas, which looks very neat. After the repair, there is no waste wallpaper, for this reason, the new material is also more economical.
The work is faster and easier than conventional wallpapering, there is no smell and dust. Due to the liquid form, the wallpaper can be easily applied even to complex decorative structures - columns, arches, bay windows. After drying, they remain pliable and do not crack.
Due to its microporous structure, liquid wallpaper has high heat and sound insulation. They are moisture resistant, therefore ideal for damp rooms. For example, if you cover the ceiling and walls of the bathroom with such a material, the interior design with liquid wallpaper in the photo will look very stylish, at the same time it will do a good job. The material absorbs excess moisture, and therefore the surfaces will not fog up, and the stuffiness will no longer bother.
Liquid wallpaper is not afraid of any complex influences. Their service life is at least 10 years, during which the material retains almost its original appearance. And any damage can be repaired very easily and quickly.
On the websites of design bureaus and agencies, you can often see photos of interiors with liquid wallpaper, in ordinary apartments they will be no less appropriate. Their scope of application is great: they are suitable for decorating living rooms, bedrooms, children's rooms. They can be used with caution in bathrooms: in order not to wash off all the beauty, the surface must be protected with a colorless varnish. Surface care is extremely simple: you only need to occasionally walk along the walls with a rag or vacuum cleaner.
Liquid wallpaper in the corridor
The corridor and especially the hallway are secondary rooms in the house, but nevertheless they need to be kept in perfect order. This often causes difficulties, since dust and dirt from the street are brought in from the street into the hallway, and then into the corridor. Therefore, there are only 3 basic requirements for the finishing material for these premises: dimness, strength and ease of cleaning.
That is why liquid wallpaper is the best suited for finishing the corridor. As already mentioned, the coating is durable, it is easy to partially replace it if necessary. Wallpaper maintenance is also extremely simple.
The options for using liquid wallpaper in the corridor in the interior are easy to find in the photo on design sites. Coating color is determined by the room configuration. If the corridor is narrow and dark, then the choice is limited to light shades: beige, white, light pink, silver, etc.d. Light color combinations are welcome. But bright ones need to be chosen more carefully, and it is advisable to observe the measure. It is better to have bright colors only in the form of small bright accents.
It is not necessary to completely cover the wall with liquid wallpaper. If there are even walls in the corridor, or you just want to save on finishing material, you can paint only the lower part of the wall, and the upper one with ordinary white paint. The border between materials can be marked with a beautiful border. This option will also look cozy and stylish.
Since in the corridor most of the dust settles on the walls, and mechanical influences are stronger, the surface must be additionally protected with a layer of varnish or primer. Then the liquid wallpaper in the interior of the hallway (photos of ideas can be found on the Internet) will last a long time.
Liquid wallpaper in the interior of the kitchen
If you look at the photo of the interior with liquid wallpaper in the kitchen, then you can be sure: in this complex room this material will be quite appropriate. But is it worth using it in the kitchen - opinions differ here. On the one hand, a clean material simply cannot withstand constant exposure to grease, moisture, steam and kitchen odors. Another unpleasant moment is the appearance of fungus on untreated walls of rooms with high humidity. As practice shows, it can be impossible to withdraw it.
On the other hand, there are many aids that will allow you to protect the plaster (liquid wallpaper belongs to this type of finish) and improve the performance. Acrylic varnishes work best.
After processing, the wallpaper will become much more moisture tolerant and it will be easier to tolerate cleaning.
When decorating a kitchen, an important point is to prepare the surfaces, cover them with a specialized primer. Otherwise, yellow spots may appear on the surface, which will be difficult to remove. This problem is very relevant, but it is solved quickly: the primer can be purchased in the same store as the liquid wallpaper.
Further technology for applying plaster to the walls of the kitchen is no different from similar work in other rooms. The application starts from the corners of the wall, and you need to cover the entire surface of two opposite walls in 1 day. The next day - close 2 other walls. At the last stage, the walls need to be treated with acrylic varnish.
From a decorative point of view, the use of liquid wallpaper is also not limited to anything. The wall can be completely painted over with one color, or you can embody the most, combining different colors, draw unusual patterns. The main thing is that the walls correspond to the general style and color schemes of the room.
Liquid wallpaper in the living room and bedroom
The living room is the hallmark of the apartment, by which one can largely judge the character and tastes of the owner. Therefore, the design of this particular room is thought out with special care.
In this room, as a rule, there is no excessive moisture, so you do not have to worry too much about the effect of moisture on the surface. Therefore, liquid wallpaper in the living room will be appropriate as in no other room. Wallpaper with an uneven or uneven texture is best suited for decoration. To enhance the effect, flock and granules can be added to the mixture. They will give the effect of a plaster coating that is soft at the same time.
In this case, fantasy can be limited by the overall style of the apartment and the parameters of the room. Here, as in other rooms, the main rule applies: if the room is too dark and cramped, then it is better to use light colors for the walls, ceiling and even furniture upholstery. Therefore, liquid wallpaper should be chosen light.
For those who like simpler solutions, simple wall decoration in one color scheme is suitable. But if you look at the photo of the living room interiors with liquid wallpaper, you can find more unusual ideas.
Despite its ease of application, liquid wallpaper has significant potential. Walls with a coating in golden or silver tones look most impressive. This solution is ideal for a living room with elements of the palace style.
Another unusual solution that can often be seen in the photo is liquid wallpaper with a pattern in the interior. The combination of different colors will create a panel effect in the living room. It is also not difficult to create an unusual pattern using decorative plaster. First of all, you need to draw the outline of the picture on the wall. If your artistic ability does not allow you to draw a pattern yourself, you can search the network for a ready-made one, make a stencil and transfer it to the wall. Different areas are painted over separately, the mass must be taken in small portions.
In the photo of the interiors of the bedroom with liquid wallpaper, it can be seen that liquid wallpaper in its texture resembles textiles, and after finishing the room becomes, as if closed with a silk cloth. This effect looks the best in the bedroom, giving this room comfort and tranquility. If, moreover, there are sparkles in the composition, then when the evening lighting is turned on, an interesting light effect will be obtained.
You can diversify the interior with additional additives. You don't need to have a special artistic talent, the main thing is to choose shades for the accent wall and for the rest. Regardless of the composition, you can independently create a unique interior by mixing additives and different tones.