Methods of decorative wall finishing. Wall decoration: types and features of their application What types of wall decoration are there?

Wall decoration in an apartment, options for which must be selected for each room individually, should take into account their functional purpose. When making a choice in favor of one material or another, you must pay attention not only to appearance, but also on other important characteristics. In addition, you want to make the interior of each room special, different from the others, but you should remember that their design should resonate with each other and create overall harmony throughout the entire apartment.

Today the market is literally “flooded” with building materials, and it is quite difficult to settle on just one. Therefore, it is worth figuring out which one is better to choose for a particular room.

Criteria for choosing wall finishes

So, when creating a room decoration project and choosing wall decoration, you need to consider the following factors:

• Environmental safety of the material. It should not release toxic substances into the environment during its operation.
• The finishing should not become an allergen for people living in the apartment, especially in cases where some of them have a predisposition to such reactions.
• Technology of installation (application) of finishing material. This is especially important to consider when repair costs are limited, since the work of the craftsmen may cost even more than the cost of the material itself. Therefore, in such circumstances, it is advisable to choose a finish that you can handle yourself.
• One of the most important criteria is the technical and operational characteristics of the cladding, such as hygroscopicity, abrasion, resistance to temperature changes, available methods finishing care and others. Each room requires a special approach:

— For example, when choosing cladding for the walls of a bathroom, toilet or combined bathroom, as well as a kitchen, you should pay attention to its resistance to moisture, the appearance of mold colonies, and the possibility of regular wet cleaning.

— For an adult bedroom and a children’s room, you need to choose environmentally friendly, breathable wall coverings that do not attract dust.

— The walls of the hallway, corridor and living room require finishing with a more durable, wear-resistant material, since they are passageways or most often visited rooms.

• And, of course, the aesthetic side of the issue. It is recommended to think through the design of the rooms in such a way that they complement each other and are united by one interior style.

The color scheme is also important. For example, for a bedroom it is better to choose calm pastel colors, and for rooms where there is no natural light, light-colored finishes.

Despite the large assortment finishing materials in the construction markets, the most popular finishes remain such as traditional wallpaper, plaster and paint, wooden lining and ceramic tiles. Among the claddings that have come into fashion relatively recently are laminated or plastic lining, as well as artificial stone.

Wallpaper - traditional decoration of apartment walls

Wallpaper can be called the most used option for wall decoration, since it is suitable for almost all rooms and has affordable price. Therefore, we can safely say that in 85÷90% of cases the walls modern apartments covered with them.

The advantages of this material over other finishes include the following:

• A large assortment of wallpaper types allows you to choose them for any room, according to aesthetic design, material of manufacture, and also cost. For example, paper or liquid wallpaper is the most affordable option. Other types, such as vinyl, non-woven, textile, as well as canvases made from natural materials, are more expensive finishes. True, in some cases, despite the high price, wallpaper can have not only positive, but also negative qualities.
• The ease of gluing canvases to walls allows you to do the work yourself and save quite a decent amount.

Wallpaper classification

Wallpaper is classified according to different qualities, which will determine which option to choose for a particular room. Such criteria include moisture resistance, surface and pattern structure, as well as material density.

In terms of performance

Resistant to moisture and regular cleaning

Based on this quality, wallpaper is divided into ordinary, moisture-resistant, moisture-resistant and waterproof (washable).

• Regular wallpaper. These include paper options that do not tolerate moisture and begin to warp when it increases in the room. You can remove dust from them only with a vacuum cleaner. They are glued only in dry rooms, where any strong fumes are unlikely.
• Moisture-resistant wallpaper. This could be paper wallpaper with moisture-resistant coating. They can be wiped with a soft damp cloth, but they cannot be washed. This material is also not used for finishing kitchens or bathrooms, since it will not withstand high humidity and numerous cleanings.
• Washable wallpaper tolerate wet cleaning with a sponge and detergents, so they can be used to decorate a kitchen or toilet. It is not recommended to use them in the bathroom.
• Waterproof wallpaper When properly glued to the wall, they can withstand increased moisture and wet cleaning, since they have a coating that does not allow water to pass through to the base on which it is applied.

Surface texture and wallpaper colors

Wallpapers differ in the texture of the top layer. They can be smooth, with a pattern applied to the surface, with deep or shallow relief obtained as a result of embossing the coating of the canvas.

Wallpaper is produced in a single-color version, with a chaotic pattern that does not require adjustment of the sheets, as well as with a clear ornament located with a certain step(rapport). When purchasing the latter, you need to know that the design of adjacent paintings will have to be adjusted, so they must be purchased with a reserve.

Table of wallpaper types according to different criteria:

Wallpaper type	Surface structure	Number of layers	Strength	Moisture resistance
Paper	Smooth and embossed	Single-layer and double-layer	Fragile	Non-moisture resistant
Vinyl	Embossed	Double layer	Durable	Waterproof (washable)
Non-woven	Smooth or embossed	Double layer	Durable	Moisture resistant (washable)
Textile	Relief, embossed	Multilayer	Durable	Non-moisture resistant
Metal	Embossed	Multilayer	Durable	Moisture resistant

Prices for non-woven wallpaper

non-woven wallpaper

Material Density

Based on this quality, wallpapers are divided into light and heavy. The light ones include paper and non-woven options, the heavy ones include vinyl, fabric, as well as canvases made from natural materials. Those that have a density of 110 g/m² or more are considered heavy, and they are quite difficult to work with, especially in cases where there are irregularities on the wall surface. Thin paper wallpapers are no less difficult to glue, as they quickly get wet and can tear when smoothing them on the wall. Therefore, the most the best option For a craftsman without experience, choose wallpaper of medium thickness.

Wallpaper durability

Depending on the type of wallpaper, they can last from 4 to 10 years, but subject to certain conditions:

• The correct technology for gluing canvases to the wall, for which the surface should be well prepared, leveled and thoroughly primed.

• When purchasing wallpaper, you should pay attention to the pictograms located on the packaging, which will indicate how this type of material is correctly glued and what characteristics it has.

• After pasting the wallpaper, it must be dried properly. This process is carried out with doors and windows closed, without drafts, the room temperature should be approximately +25 degrees. Do not use heaters or fans to speed up drying, as the work may be ruined and will have to be done from the very beginning. Properly dried trim will last a long time without repair.
• It is very important to choose the appropriate adhesive composition for a certain type of wallpaper - this is also one of the factors that ensures the reliability and long-term operation of wall cladding.

Now that general information about this material has been obtained, it is worth considering each type of wallpaper in more detail.

According to the material of manufacture

Paper wallpaper

Although manufacturers have developed and produced completely new types of wallpaper, paper ones still remain in demand. This is apparently explained by the fact that it is an environmentally friendly, “breathable” material and is excellent for finishing residential premises with a normal level of humidity. Modern options paper wallpapers are quite diverse in color and ornamental design, so some high-quality samples cannot be distinguished from more expensive material. The service life of this type of finish is from 4 to 10 years, depending on the production technology and their sticking on the wall. Imported wallpapers are considered more durable - they are less sensitive to ultraviolet rays, so they retain their original appearance longer.

The main disadvantages of this type of finish include low strength, a rather complicated process of sticking to the wall, and the impossibility of using wet cleaning on them. Therefore, they are not recommended for use in hallways and corridors, as well as on the lower part of the walls in children's rooms, since they will not last long in these areas of the apartment.

It should be noted that the paper version of the canvas can consist of one or two layers. Some wallpapers are designed for painting and can withstand up to 15 layers of paint, while others are impregnated with a moisture-repellent composition. True, wallpaper with similar qualities has a higher price.

This photo shows paper wallpaper in light, delicate colors, which can be used to decorate the walls of a bedroom, nursery or even living room, if they fit the chosen interior style. Here you can clearly see that wallpaper of similar colors can add light to a room, making it visually larger, as well as giving it neatness. Such finishing will have a positive effect on the mood of the apartment residents, creating a favorable microclimate.

Another option for using paper wallpaper with a deeper color is perfect for decorating the walls of a room in the “English” style. This material is more restrained in shades and has become a good background for pieces of furniture with light upholstery, and also harmonizes well with the color of natural wood. Such wallpapers give the room coziness, but at the same time, they seem to compress the space, so it is better to use them in rooms whose windows face the south, which is why there is too much sunlight.

Non-woven wallpaper

Non-woven fabric is made from cellulose, which makes up 70% of the total volume of the material, and the remaining 30% is occupied by binders. This material is highly durable and wear-resistant, and is also breathable.

Non-woven wallpaper can be divided into three types:

- those that are made entirely of non-woven fabric;

- non-woven fabrics;

- a top layer of non-woven fabric, which is applied to a paper base.

The first type consists of several layers, and all of them, except the outer one, are even and smooth. The top coating is most often embossed and plain. As a rule, it is designed for repeated staining.

The second version of wallpaper is non-woven based and may have an outer layer of paper, textile or vinyl.

The third type of canvas is covered with a foamed or regular layer of non-woven fabric. Such wallpapers are decorated with embossed reliefs; they look aesthetically pleasing on the wall, are amenable to wet cleaning and have a long service life.

Pure non-woven wallpaper or made in combination with paper can be called an environmentally friendly, “breathable” finishing material, so it can be used for any room.

In addition, non-woven wallpaper can hide small defects formed on the wall, and due to its elasticity, the material will not tear at corners, as well as when cracks on surfaces expand.

Non-woven fabrics are perfect for decorating a kitchen, so quite often they have designs of kitchen utensils, picturesque vegetables, fruits or plants. In the interior shown in the photo, wallpaper with the image decorative plates, which were previously used as decoration for walls and kitchen shelves. The wallpaper goes well with the selected color and style of curtains, as well as with the furniture installed in the kitchen dining area.

In this case, wallpaper is used to decorate the walls of an office or living room. If you look closely at this interior, you can see that every detail is important in the design of the room, and together they create the intended style. Furniture items, window frames, indoor plant- everything is in perfect harmony with the color scheme, as well as the ornamental pattern of the selected wallpaper. Calm shades of all elements of the composition contribute to a balanced mood and create a favorable atmosphere for both relaxation and work.

Vinyl wallpapers

Very popular vinyl wallpapers, which relatively recently appeared on the construction market. The canvases consist of two layers - the bottom (paper, non-woven or textile) and the top, consisting of polyvinyl chloride, embossed with a specific pattern with the corresponding color design.

Most of all, users liked one of the types of these wallpapers, called “silk-screen printing,” because upper layer imitates silk threads, not only with its structure, but also with its characteristic shine.

Vinyl wallpaper has amazing decorative properties, resistance to ultraviolet rays, mechanical stress and pronounced moisture resistance.

The disadvantages of the finishing material include the difficulty of gluing it. You can also note the peculiar smell that comes from the canvases during their installation and at the beginning of use, but some time later it completely disappears. Be that as it may, vinyl wallpaper cannot be called environmentally friendly, in addition, they do not allow air to pass through well, so it is not recommended to glue them in rooms with high humidity, otherwise mold may form under them. They are well suited for decorating living rooms, hallways and corridors, where surfaces must have durable protection.

Silk-screen printing is suitable for decorating halls in a palace style. If the canvases are properly glued to the walls, it will be difficult to distinguish them from natural silk. It is this effect that creates the rich decoration of surfaces, and all that remains is to choose furniture made in the same style, as well as the necessary accessories - and the room will take on an unrecognizable appearance, striking in its splendor and gloss.

There are several other styles that this type of wallpaper will fit well into. These include such as “Provence” or “country”, since the floral patterns used in the design of the canvases are exactly what is typical for these design trends. If you wish, you can choose wallpaper made in calm or, conversely, light, bright colors - this factor will depend on what mood you plan to create in the room.

Textile wallpaper

Textile fabrics consist of two layers - a base consisting of paper or non-woven fabric, and an outer layer of interwoven fibers or finished natural fabric - this can be cotton, linen and silk, as well as a mixture of different materials.

Textile wallpaper has a number of advantages over other finishes, but it also has its disadvantages. To their positive qualities we can safely attribute the ability to absorb extraneous noise and retain heat inside the room. The fibers are treated with special compounds that make them inert to ultraviolet rays. Since natural raw materials are used for the production of linens, the finishing is an environmentally friendly material, and linen also has bactericidal properties.

Velor wallpapers have a velvet surface, which creates a special chic in the room, as their color looks deeper and more saturated.

This finishing is also made from synthetic threads, which are fixed to foam rubber - this material is used in those rooms where it is necessary to create good sound insulation. But it is still not recommended for use in residential premises.

The manufacturing process of textile wallpaper is quite complicated, which is why, and also because of the use of natural raw materials, they have a fairly high price.

This type of finishing cannot be called popular both because of its high cost and because of its ability to accumulate dust, which is detrimental to people who are predisposed to allergic reactions.

Do not use textile lining in the kitchen, as traces of fumes and odors from this room will inevitably remain on it. It is not suitable for a bedroom or children's room - there is no need for extra dust here. Wallpaper can be used in the living room if you want to create a rich, exclusive interior with deep shades.

Which wallpaper is best for the bedroom?

For this room, you should select the finish taking into account its specific features– it should be conducive to proper rest and be completely harmless. The nuances are in a special publication on our portal

In addition to these most popular types of wallpaper, I would like to mention others, which in some cases are irreplaceable.

Photo wallpaper

Photo wallpaper can be made from any of the materials mentioned above and are used quite often to create a certain accent in the room. This type of decoration can visually expand the space of a room, since almost all images printed on them have a 3D effect. This could be a city landscape, a natural area, or floral romantic motifs. Each of the options can transform the interior and set the desired style direction.

Liquid wallpaper

“Liquid wallpaper” is suitable for those who like to be creative and also want to save money on work that can be done by anyone, even an inexperienced craftsman. It is impossible to spoil this material, since if it was not possible to reproduce the intended design the first time, the process of applying the mass to the surface can be easily repeated by removing the applied layer of the composition from the wall and adding a little water to it.

Linkrust

Linkrust is the wallpaper on paper based, onto which a relief of vinyl chloride or lonoxin mastic mixed with wood flour or other filler is applied. This finish has the appearance of stucco and can disguise shallow flaws on the surface of the wall. Thanks to the outer coating, the finish is easy to care for by wiping it with a damp cloth.

Jute wallpaper

Jute wallpapers are made on paper or tissue based- This is a natural material that can significantly improve the microclimate in the apartment. This finish is perfect for the bedroom, nursery and living room; it is durable and strong, and also quite aesthetic, but it is not suitable for all styles. Therefore, if you decide to use a similar material to decorate the walls, then you should carefully think through the rest of the room’s design and select appropriate pieces of furniture for it. Wallpaper is made from natural raw materials, so their price is quite high.

Glass wallpaper

Fiberglass wallpaper is made from natural, environmentally friendly raw materials such as lime, quartz sand, dolomite and soda. Fiberglass sheets are not a favorable environment for the formation of mold and other microorganisms; they are vapor permeable and do not cause allergic reactions, and in addition, the material has dielectric properties. Thanks to all these qualities, this wallpaper can be used to decorate any room, including rooms with high humidity. Very often this type of wallpaper is designed for further painting.

Cork wallpaper

Cork is a unique finish that can insulate and soundproof a room, as well as create a favorable microclimate for apartment residents, as it is an environmentally friendly material with antibacterial properties. Cork wallpaper is resistant to mechanical stress. They have soft ocher shades that “rest the eye,” so covering walls with them would be an ideal option for a bedroom and children’s room, as well as a hallway or living room. The price of cork finishing is quite high, but its durability and unique properties fully justify it.

How to glue wallpaper correctly?

If you choose this style of wall decoration, then you need to decide on the amount of wallpaper to paste. For this purpose, there is a special one on our portal. Well, the nuances practical work with such finishing are covered in the publication.

Original finishing – decorative plaster

If the decoration of the walls of the apartment is planned to be exclusive, then decorative plaster, which can take a wide variety of forms, is suitable for this purpose. The work of applying this finish to the surface is a creative process and requires the master to have the skills of not only a plasterer, but also an artist.

Plaster is transferred from Italian language literally, like “alabaster” or “gypsum”, since it is from these materials that it is most convenient to create reliefs of different depths. In addition, when hardening, these materials can be adjusted with cutters. Today, to reproduce three-dimensional drawings on the wall, different solutions are used, mainly the same ones that are used for ordinary leveling of surfaces. The mixtures are made from cement, lime and sand, sometimes fillers are added to them in the form of granules of different fractions - their role is played by stone chips, quartz sand or fibers of various origins (cellulose, fiberglass, etc.)

Plaster compositions are sold in finished form or compiled independently, they may already be mixed and packed in plastic buckets or they need to be sealed before starting work. Each master chooses for himself the option with which he is comfortable working.

Decorative plaster - types

Plaster mixtures are used to level walls, which is a traditional way to prepare surfaces for painting or wallpapering. In addition, there are types that are designed to create a decorative finishing coating on surfaces.

Plaster compositions are finely dispersed powder or ready-made mass, completely homogeneous or interspersed. Plaster is divided among itself according to two criteria - according to the base on which it is made, and according to its relief.

Based on the binder, mixtures can be of the following types:

• Mineral a composition for which the binder is cement or gypsum. This type of finishing is produced in a dry mixture, mixed before work. Cement-based mineral finishing is suitable for a bathroom or even facade work, as it withstands exposure to ultraviolet rays, high humidity and is an environmentally friendly material. Gypsum is usually intended for interior work, for rooms with normal humidity levels.
• Acrylic The plaster mixture is made on the basis of acrylic resin, which provides it with elasticity, so it is comfortable to work with. The plaster is sold packaged in plastic buckets; it does not need to be mixed or thinned.

This material has low vapor permeability and resistance to ultraviolet radiation, so the composition is limited in use - it is undesirable to decorate rooms with high humidity, as well as the facade of the building.

• Silicone the mixture is made on the basis of synthetic resins and can be used for both internal and external finishing works. The material is highly resistant to ultraviolet radiation, has moisture-repellent properties and does not attract dust.

This mixture is sold ready-made in plastic buckets.

• Silicate plaster produced on the basis liquid glass and therefore has high strength, resistance to external influences and mold. The material can be used in rooms with any humidity conditions, and is one of the most reliable and durable coatings, with a service life of 50 years or more.

Plaster can also be divided according to external aesthetics, or rather, according to the depth of the relief, which can protrude above the wall surface from two to 10 or more millimeters.

Prices for decorative plaster

decorative plaster

• Relief textured plaster applied to the wall different ways, depending on the desired result. A three-dimensional pattern can differ significantly, be evenly distributed over the entire surface, stand out as single fragments or consist of several elements, and also represent entire paintings with different themes.

The most common uniform textured patterns are such as “fur coat”, “lamb” and “bark beetle”, which are used for interior and external cladding walls

Such types of mixture uniformly distributed over the wall, such as roller mixture, which contains fillers of mineral origin of different fractions of 1 ÷ 2.5 mm, look quite aesthetically pleasing on the wall. With the help of these granules, the desired relief pattern appears on the surface.

• Venetian plaster. This type of finishing consists of several layers, and upon completion of the work does not have a pronounced relief, since it has an almost uniform texture. Visually, a wall finished using this technique resembles a surface lined with marble. The work of applying cladding requires special skills, since the process consists of several labor-intensive steps, each of which is important for reproducing the desired pattern. This plaster is used in interiors decorated in classical, antique or baroque styles.

Depending on the purpose, the wall surface can be made glossy or matte. A coloring pigment of the desired shade is added to the composition, which emphasizes the relief of thin, numerous layers, imitating the cut surface of a stone.

In addition to the visual effect of “stone finishing,” with proper selection of the right shades, Venetian plaster can look like cladding with precious metals. Most often, this option is used as a background for voluminous thematic panels.

There are several more techniques related to the “Venetian”:

— The “wet silk” technique is somewhat reminiscent of the “Venetian” technique, but has absolutely smooth surface, and the relief is imitated by strokes and differences in color shades.

- Another option for plaster finishing, which will become a real decoration of the walls of the room - “sea breeze”.

Any of the wall designs mentioned will last much longer than wallpaper, although it will have a look reminiscent of vinyl “silk-screen printing”.

Decorative plaster has a lot of advantages, which include the following:

• The ability to use this finish in rooms with different conditions. The main thing is to choose the right type of plaster composition.
• The solution can be applied to any material – to a cleaned and prepared surface.
• Plaster can mask wall defects.
• It is possible to create a variety of relief designs - it all depends on the imagination of the customers and the level of skill of the artist.
• Resistance to mechanical stress.
• Environmental safety, durability and practicality of the coating.

This decor option is good to use in small room, which I would like to visually expand. By using the effect of the horizon visible through a simulated open balcony door, it is possible not only to give the wall an exotic design, but also to create the impression of increasing space.

The decoration on the walls, made using the Venetian plaster technique or “wet silk,” looks rich. Many apartment owners try to find wallpaper with a similar texture, but do not forget that the canvases pasted on the walls have joints that will inevitably negatively affect the overall picture. In addition, even the highest quality wallpaper will last much less time than expertly applied plaster. The right color scheme for walls and furniture accessories can turn a room in an ordinary apartment into “an apartment in a castle or palace.”

Decorative plaster – can you do it yourself?

It is possible, but, of course, if the owners have an “artistic streak.” If you want to use your creative abilities and independently decorate the walls of your apartment using one of the techniques, then you should read the corresponding article on our portal.

Decorative rock

Decorating walls with decorative stone is quite an expensive pleasure, both in terms of the price of the material itself and the work involved in covering the surfaces. This factor can be called the only drawback of such a finish, since its high performance characteristics allow it to be used in any room of the apartment.

You probably shouldn’t use this material in small rooms, as the stone can visually narrow and “heavien” the room. If you still plan to decorate the walls of a small apartment with stone, then it is best to perform “torn” masonry in combination with a plastered wall.

Used for finishing a natural stone or artificial, which, if desired, can be made at home using gypsum or cement mortar.

There is no need to buy artificial stone!

Read the instructions and prepare necessary materials, tools and accessories, even if you make a couple of unsuccessful first attempts - and it will work! How the process is carried out, which allows you to significantly save money, is described in detail in a special publication on our portal.

Natural stone has a very high price, which is explained by the complexity of its processing. An artificial version of the finishing material is more accessible. Moreover, if the mortar from which it is made is colored in bulk, then the “stone” is not afraid of abrasion, and when laid on the wall it is practically indistinguishable from natural cladding.

Artificial stone has a more diverse color scheme than real natural material, which expands the possibilities of room design. In construction markets you can find artificial stone that imitates rocks, limestone, round sea boulders, bricks of different colors and others.

Faux finish It is easier to paint than natural stone, so if you want to change the “mood” of the interior, you can simply apply paint to water based and change the color of the masonry.

Stone decorative cladding walls have their advantages, which also need to be evaluated:

• The finish is highly resistant to temperature changes.
• Both natural and artificial stone are non-flammable, so they are almost always used to cladding fireplaces or to imitate them.
• The material is abrasion-resistant, so it is well suited for decorating walls in hallways and hallways.

• Due to the environmental friendliness of this finish, it is also used for cladding the walls of bedrooms and living rooms.

Having decided to cover the walls of an apartment with any type of stone, you need to remember that you should not overuse it, otherwise the interior will be “heavier” and the room will turn into a “cave,” which can be unfavorable for the human psyche. Therefore, when using this material, it is necessary to observe moderation, and it would be better to combine it with one of the types of plaster.

Ceramic tile

Ceramic tile used for finishing rooms with high humidity and high traffic intensity. In an apartment, such rooms include a kitchen, a bathroom, an entrance hall and a corridor.

It must be said that it is rare to find a hallway whose walls are lined with ceramic tiles, although they will come in handy there, especially in cases where pets live in the apartment - a dog or a cat.

Today, the construction market offers many varieties of ceramic tiles intended for wall decoration - these are glazed, unglazed, clinker and porcelain tiles.

• Glazed tiles- the most popular finishing option for walls, as it has a smooth glossy surface on which dust practically does not accumulate, which greatly simplifies its cleaning. This coating is available in tiles made using the double-firing method, which include cottoforte, majolica and faience, as well as single-firing materials - monocottura and monoporosa.

• Unglazed tiles has a matte surface and most often - deep red, brown, pastel purple or terracotta shades without additional patterns. However, some options are particularly luxurious due to the ornaments applied to them, which have a coating that usually imitates precious metals - gold or silver.

The most popular unglazed tile claddings are such style collections as cotto, gress porcellanato, red gress and others.

• Clinker tiles It is used for both interior and exterior decoration, since due to the high temperatures during its production, it has excellent strength and resistance to any external influences.

In apartments, this facing material can be used to decorate the walls of balconies, loggias, hallways, as well as areas around real or imitation fireplaces. Clinker tiles can be unglazed or have a glossy finish, but the second finishing option is most often used for walls.

• Porcelain tiles It is made from components such as quartz, spar and coloring pigments, for which clay is a binder. The material is processed in special ovens at very high temperatures and under high pressure. The result is a non-porous monolith with high density and a beautiful pattern. The surface of porcelain stoneware can be polished, matte, smooth or embossed.

All types of ceramic tiles have different coefficients of moisture absorption, and are divided into groups according to it. So, the first of them includes products that absorb up to 3%, the second - up to 6%, and the third - up to 10% of moisture in 24 hours. Therefore, when purchasing finishing for a specific room, you need to pay attention to this characteristic Special attention– information about it is indicated on the packaging of the material.

For example, if you are planning to renovate a bathroom or a combined bathroom, you will need tiles that have the first moisture absorption group, and any of the groups will be suitable for the hallway.

According to the design, ceramic tiles can be plain or have a certain pattern on the surface. In addition, flexible mosaic products or those made in the form of decorative panels are produced.

Prices for alkyd paint

alkyd paint

Set ceramic finishing, assembled into a single composition, will become a real decoration of any room. Moreover, the color or ornamental solutions of this design option are very diverse, so you can choose it to suit any chosen interior style.

Ceramic tiles are one of the most popular finishing materials

If the reader chooses this finishing option, then we can help in some way. Special as well detailed instructions on cladding – in a special article on the portal

Painting walls

Today it is not so often possible to find painted walls in apartments, since it appeared a large number of new materials that do not require such labor-intensive surface preparation as is necessary for painting. But still, some designers prefer this type of finishing, because it provides great opportunities for creativity.

Any paint will look good if the wall is perfectly leveled and smooth. To do this, you need to do a lot of work on puttying or covering the surface with plasterboard.

IN construction stores colorful compositions made on different bases are presented - oil, enamel, silicate and water-soluble.

Water based paints

For finishing walls in residential premises, aqueous solutions are most often used, which may already have the desired color or require the addition of pigment to form the selected shade.

White paint is purchased if you plan to use several colors for painting. Then it’s easier to buy several colors for one package of coloring solution that will be useful for painting.

Water-based paints may have different binders, but their unifying qualities are the environmental friendliness of the solution, quick drying and almost complete absence of odor.

• Water-based paints can be called the most popular of all in this series because of their affordable price. They are made using polyvinyl acetate (PVA glue). The solution has good hiding power and adhesion to primed walls, so it is enough to apply two layers to obtain an evenly painted surface. This paint can be easily tinted to achieve the desired shade.

Water-based paints have an affordable price, and this has also become important factor their popularity.

However, you should also know the disadvantages so that they do not come as a surprise during operation:

— Instability to mechanical stress, so they are best used for painting the upper part of the wall;

— Paint will not hide the imperfections of the wall, so the surfaces should be well leveled before painting;

— Paint does not like moisture, which means that it cannot be used in “wet” rooms and should not be frequently subjected to wet cleaning.

• Water-dispersible silicone the compositions have higher strength characteristics, so they are not damaged by moisture, do not lose their original color and are able to mask cracks on the wall surface up to 1.5÷2 mm wide. After applying paint to the wall, it forms a smooth, vapor-permeable film on which dust does not accumulate. This composition can be used to paint walls in rooms with high humidity, such as the bathroom and kitchen.

The main disadvantage of silicone paint is its high price, but the service life of such a finish is much longer than other coatings.

• Acrylic water-dispersible paints have too good characteristics. They are easily applied to prepared surfaces and are able to mask cracks with a width of 0.5 to 1 mm, are UV resistant, vapor permeable and moisture resistant. Surfaces painted with these compounds are difficult to damage, and they are also amenable to wet cleaning with detergents. Disadvantages include lower coverage compared to silicone solutions.

The paint has an affordable price, so decorating the walls with it will not cost too much.

• Decorative textured paints make it possible to make the surface textured. They are made using acrylic water dispersion with the addition of coloring pigments, as well as fillers of different fractions. The latter will determine what kind of pattern you get on the wall. Mineral additives and quartz sand are used as fillers.

A distinctive feature of these paints is their thick consistency, so they can be applied with a spatula, roller or brush. The textured pattern on the wall will also depend on the tool used to apply the composition to the wall. For better adhesion of the paint to the surface material, the latter must be well treated with a primer and then dried.

Compositions are produced with additives that imitate the texture of suede or fabric on the wall, as well as mother-of-pearl stains. In order for the work to be successful, before starting it, you should carefully study the instructions for use included in the package.

Alkyd paints

Alkyd paints are made on the basis of alkyd resins and are similar in consistency to oil paints, but differ somewhat in their characteristics. This type of composition is resistant to moisture, elevated temperatures and ultraviolet radiation. Alkyd-based paint can be semi-matte, matte or glossy, so before purchasing it you need to decide what effect you want to achieve as a result. This type of composition has an affordable price, but it has a number of serious disadvantages:

— Low vapor permeability, that is, they cannot be called “breathable.”

— Paints are used mainly for metal and wooden surfaces– thanks to their components, they provide protection to these materials from external influences.

— Diluted alkyd paints turpentine, gasoline or white spirit, which have a specific odor, so painting should be done in a ventilated area.

— The painted surface loses its color brightness over time, but not due to fading, but due to the property of the paint to acquire a yellowish tint.

Judging by the presented characteristics, we can conclude that these paints are not suitable for residential walls. They are more often used to tidy up pipes and heating radiators, but for this purpose you need to purchase heat-resistant alkyd compounds.

Silicate paints

Silicate paints are produced on the basis of “liquid glass”, so they have high specifications, which allow their use in rooms with high humidity. Silicate solutions have excellent vapor permeability, strength and resistance to any mechanical stress, so walls painted with them can be cleaned using detergents. In addition, the paints successfully resist the formation of mold and mildew, and thanks to all the above-mentioned qualities, they are perfect for the kitchen and bathroom.

It is necessary to identify the “cons” of these compounds in order to avoid unpleasant consequences when using them:

— During the painting process, paints emit fumes harmful to human health, so work must be carried out in a ventilated room, that is, in open doors and windows, and the respiratory tract must be protected with a respirator. After drying, the paint is absolutely harmless.

— Silicate paints have poor adhesion to surfaces previously painted with paints on other bases. In addition, the silicate layer will not be covered with a composition on a different basis in the future. Therefore, in both cases the surface will have to be deep cleaned before painting.

— Tinting can only be done with mineral pigments, and their color range is not too wide.

Oil paint

Oil paints are made on the basis of natural and artificial drying oil. They are considered the most durable, since after drying the layer acquires excellent strength characteristics. Thickly grated formulations are produced and ready for use. Grated paints are a kind of concentrate that is diluted to the desired consistency before being applied to the wall. Oil compositions can be made on hemp, linseed or sunflower drying oil - the latter provides the paint with faster drying compared to other bases. However, any of them takes much longer to dry than other types of coloring compounds.

With the advent modern colors The oil version is practically not used for wall decoration - it is more often used either for external household work, or for coating pipes and radiators, since it is quite durable and heat-resistant.

Enamel paint

Enamel paints are produced on the basis of varnishes. They can be polyurethane, alkyd, perchlorovinyl, melamine, nitro enamels and others. Such compositions are distinguished by their quick drying and the formation of a fairly durable and smooth layer on the wall, so they are suitable for the walls of different rooms.

When stained, the enamel produces a characteristic bad smell, therefore the room where the work is carried out must be well ventilated. Perhaps this was the main reason why such paints are rarely used for interior wall decoration.

So, paint is still among the “top” finishing materials for walls in an apartment. Silicone and acrylic paints water based. Surfaces painted with them can be washed, as they are quite resistant to abrasion and moisture. You should not use compounds that create relief on the surfaces in these rooms - such a surface will be difficult to clean from plaque and dirt.

Having trouble choosing paint?

The nuances are outlined in great detail in a separate article on our portal. And a special one will help you plan your purchase.

Decorative lining

Lining made from various materials, has been a popular finishing material for many decades, as it has a large number of advantages common to all types of this series - ease of installation and the ability to mask wall unevenness.

Traditional material for the manufacture of lining it is wood. But today, in addition, it is made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and MDF, which are more affordable. All types of lining are suitable for finishing the walls of an apartment; the main thing is to choose them correctly in terms of environmental friendliness and water resistance for different rooms.

• Wooden lining- This is a type of grooved, profiled, perfectly processed board. It can be made from different breeds wood and has a number of significant advantages:

— environmentally friendly finishing;

- aesthetic appearance;

— creation of a favorable microclimate in residential premises;

— durability;

— low thermal conductivity;

— additional sound insulation of walls:

— the material is easy to paint or varnish;

- it’s easy to level the walls with wooden clapboard;

- installation of the material is clean - without the formation of dust and dirt.

For interior decoration of an apartment, lining made from pine, larch, linden, alder, cedar, ash and other species is well suited.

The lining is suitable for any room, including the bathroom. Keeping in mind that wood is hygroscopic, when using it in damp rooms it is necessary to carry out high-quality treatment with water-repellent compounds, both on the outside and on the back side of the boards.

Wooden lining is divided by grade as follows: the highest grade is “extra”, the first grade is class “A”, the second grade is class “B”, the third grade is class “C”.

The cost of finishing made of natural wood is quite high, but it will also last a long time. If the wall has significant distortions, and you have to choose how to level it, then wooden lining can be called one of the easiest ways to cope with this task.

• PVC panels (lining) can be called modern material, since compared to wooden finishing it has become widely used relatively recently, but has already gained quite a lot of popularity.

Plastic panels can be fixed directly on the wall, provided it is even, or on a frame sheathing, with the help of which the wall surface is leveled.

PVC panels are excellent for finishing bathroom and toilet walls, as they have the necessary qualities for specific conditions these premises. Here we include the following:

— moisture resistance;

— ease of installation;

— the presence of an assortment of fittings that make the finishing neat;

- aesthetic appearance;

— ease of maintenance, including the possibility of wet cleaning;

— strength of panels;

- a wide range of colors and a variety of patterns, including imitation of the textures of various natural materials.

The “disadvantages” of plastic finishing include low resistance to accentuated mechanical stress.

Based on these data, we can conclude that PVC panels are used for finishing hallways, kitchens, balconies, and corridors. Although manufacturers represent plastic panels A completely harmless material, plastic cannot be called absolutely environmentally friendly, so it is not recommended to use it for finishing residential premises, especially bedrooms and children's rooms.

• MDF lining no less popular than PVC panels, as it has an affordable price and can be used in heated rooms of balconies and loggias, and is also perfect for decorating the walls of hallways and corridors.

On sale you can find several varieties of this finishing material, which differ in their outer coating.

— Laminated an option that has a glossy, smooth surface without roughness. Most often, such lining is used to decorate the walls of balconies and kitchens, sometimes for corridors and hallways, covering the entire wall with it or only the panel part of it.

— Veneered lining , that is, MDF is covered with the thinnest cut of natural wood. For this purpose, breeds with beautiful natural shades and textured pattern - quite often veneer from fruit trees (cherry and pear) is chosen. In addition to them, veneer is also made from maple, oak, pine, as well as more valuable and exotic species.

When mounted on the walls, such finishing is indistinguishable from lining made from natural wood, and sometimes it looks even more advantageous.

— Painted wood - a type of lining that is very popular because it can create the desired style direction in the interior.

However, the big “minus” is the rough surface, which makes the finish unprotected from dust and moisture. Therefore, it is recommended to cover walls with such lining only in dry, heated rooms.

The advantages of any type of MDF lining include:

— strength of the material;

- lightness installation work;

- low thermal conductivity.

Negative qualities of finishing are following points:

— unstable to moisture, so it cannot be used in rooms with high humidity;

— Frequent wet cleaning cannot be used with this material, which means that it is not recommended to cover walls with it not only in the bathroom, but also in the kitchen.

Having considered all the materials presented above, we can come to the conclusion that the construction market is so rich in various finishes that, taking them into account characteristics, you can easily select the right option cladding for the walls of any room in the apartment, both in terms of decorative qualities and price. But before you go to the store to buy materials, you should really evaluate the quality of the wall surface and think carefully about which option will look better in the intended interior.

As a bonus, the reader is offered an interesting video collection with various options wall decoration in the apartment. Perhaps this will encourage someone to choose one solution or another.

Video: Interesting options wall decoration in the apartment

The house is built, and all that seems to be left is to complete the interior decoration and the furniture can be brought in. But to order the right finish, you need to know the rules for combining and using basic materials.

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Basic finishing rules

Despite the fact that the stage of finishing work itself begins at the end of construction, it is advisable to plan what materials for the interior decoration of the walls of the house will be used, and in what quality, from the very beginning. In addition, we must take into account that the department itself is divided into start and finish. This means that even before choosing, for example, wallpaper, you will need to finish the walls with sheets of plasterboard or putty. The first method is called “dry”, the second – “wet” (because the putty requires working with water). In any case, they are produced preliminary work:

The walls are first removed as much as possible unnecessary elements(screws, extra guides), the rust is burned off, old elements (if any) are also removed;

Walls degreased and are processed additionally if necessary (for example, impregnated with a fire-resistant compound or treated against fungus).

Which method to choose depends on the availability of time and money. “Dry” will also require plaster, which will be applied over the drywall, but rather in one layer.

At a minimum, you will have to putty the joints between the sheets of drywall and the recesses left by the screws Source papamaster.su

By the way, when finishing dry it is not necessary to use drywall - it can be sheets of MDF or other smooth material. “Wet” is initially not applicable in a number of cases - for example, a house made of foam blocks.

Important nuances when choosing finishing material

It’s good to have a ready-made design project for final finishing. If there is none, then it will be more difficult to estimate how many materials are needed and what can replace them if necessary. For example:

If you live indoors all year round , then it is better not to choose MDF panels and plastic. Regardless of high class of these materials in current production, they are still not among the most fire-resistant and environmentally friendly.

It is best to pay attention also to material class– any package will be marked with the letter “E” and a number. Everything that does not have a value equal to “1” refers to materials not for residential premises (“E3” is not used at all in a residential building).

Do not apply under any circumstances products for external cladding inside houses (this is not only impractical, but also harmful).

For foam block construction option plasterboard finishing from within - the only correct one.

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Under certain conditions (unpretentiousness, first of all), it is possible the same material finish the ceiling, floor and walls at once. At the same time, it is worth knowing that slatted materials are best suited for such use; you can immediately finish the wall and ceiling with them, but tiles, for example, for the floor and wall should have different densities and abrasion resistance.

Thermal insulation, treatment against fungus, moisture and mold perform until direct finishing interior walls at home, regardless of the characteristics of the laid material that will go on top.

Materials for finishing walls inside the house, such as wallpaper, tiles or paint, will require careful initial preparation and alignment of the walls. If this is not possible, it is better to turn your attention to sheet materials.

When choosing a putty, it is worth assessing not only the work, but also the approximate drying time all required layers (application will most likely require more than one pass).

For use in damp areas(for example, a bathroom) you should not use the same options as in residential ones. There are higher requirements here.

Behind the beauty of the bathroom lies a fairly thick protective “pie” Source dizayn.top

For those rooms where daily use is expected, associated with mechanical contamination (for example, a kitchen or hallway), it is better to think in advance about the issue of additional cleaning of the surface. You should not choose finishes with patterns or corrugations. Most likely, it will look very nice, but will be difficult to clean.

Wood coverings will require a room with stable humidity and temperature levels all year round.

Types of finishing materials

The materials themselves for decorating walls inside the house have the following general classification:

Rack and pinion(all kinds of lining, cutting boards, PVC and MDF panels) - a convenient and inexpensive option for quickly covering a large area. Cleans well and is easy to repair. There is only one downside - wooden lining is demanding on temperature and humidity, and plastic parts– not as environmentally friendly as we would like;

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On our website you can find contacts of construction companies that offer finishing and insulation services for houses. You can communicate directly with representatives by visiting the “Low-Rise Country” exhibition of houses.

Varied covering(textile, vinyl or linoleum) - wash well, are practical and quite durable, and are not as expensive as panels or panels. The downside is the need to combine with other types, since textiles, for example, collect dust and moisture well, while vinyl and linoleum will not allow the surface to “breathe” when pasted. Both options are not suitable for the bathroom or kitchen;

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Rolled polymer(wallpaper) - a method in which it is possible to imitate almost any surface. Unpretentious wallpapers with a wide choice of designs have long since occupied their niche on the market - and if you have to choose between ordinary or cork or bamboo, it is better (albeit less profitable) to choose the latter option. The paper version is the most inexpensive; in addition, paper wallpaper does not block the air exchange for the wall, which is very convenient in rooms with low levels of natural light or less-than-ideal humidity levels. This also includes silk and textile wallpapers, velor, as well as photo wallpapers that make up the picture. Disadvantages - if they are not paintable, it will not be possible to repair a separate area, you will have to re-glue everything;

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Paint and varnish coatings(acrylic, silicate or silicone paints) - there are a lot of advantages here. To begin with, the paint easily repels dust, washes well, has long term service (more than 10 years), and can be used on any type of base. But - it requires almost perfect alignment, otherwise any roughness will be noticeable immediately;

Some manufacturers offer not individual paint colors, but coloring bases to which pigment is added - this way you can get any shade Source renoveure-peinture.fr

Plaster(including decorative) - very demanding on the hands of the master. They can be completely different - relief, Venetian, mineral or structural, simple smooth, textured. They can create any wall effect, and they can be applied even to a not very well leveled area. As a pleasant bonus, plaster usually increases the sound insulation of a room and slightly insulates it. Such decoration of walls in a house requires additional specifications and a lot of experience, so it may not be entirely budget-friendly;

Decorative plaster allows for individual finishing Source rerooms.ru

Slab(natural and artificial stone and brick, tiles themselves) – convenient option, but will require the involvement of qualified labor and preliminary layout of the pattern; in addition, the tiles not on walls or floors will be quite fragile, so it is not worth storing them for a long time. Covering the entire room with stone would also not be very appropriate; designers advise using the coating only for small areas of the room;

To obtain good result when finishing with stone, highly qualified masonry will be required Source en.decorexpro.com

Leafy materials for cladding walls inside the house (this includes, for example, cladding panels for interior decoration, usually having dimensions on one side of no more than 1 m, made from wood or plastic) - easy to use, reliable, hide wiring or communications inside, and install they can be done in an extremely short time frame. The only disadvantage here is the same as in the case of using rack structures - plastic is not always optimal, and wooden panels for finishing – the most expensive thing on the market;

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Options for decorative wall decoration in the interior of the house

The finishing material for the walls inside the house, which is used in relation to the overall design idea, looks unusual and beautiful. So, wooden lining is unlikely to be a good decision in the urban version, and relief putty - for finishing a nursery with a small child.

A good way to create a practical classical bedroom, living room or dining room - use natural wood panels. Oak, pine, maple - all the variety of options will look good;

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In style high tech it is best to use smooth finishing structures: textured putty, plastic, painting will look organic, in addition, designers often suggest not even hiding communications in such solutions (air ducts and pipes are exposed);

In high-tech style, only one finishing material is rarely used Source pinterest.com

Retro and country On the contrary, they deny the use of paint. A lining or other would look appropriate here natural option, as well as artificial stone;

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Provence, Baroque or Rococo They will look great with decorative putty or wallpaper.

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Conclusion

Often, when choosing the final interior finishing, one is primarily guided by budget and deadlines. To get the maximum benefit, contact professionals in your field and they will help you choose which finishing material for the walls inside the house will be best in your case and draw up a detailed work plan, including starting finishing.

Finishing materials for interior walls are used when renovations in a house or apartment are nearing completion.

The interior interior of an apartment or a new house depends not only on tastes, but also on the purposes of certain rooms.

The choice of facing materials for the walls of a house depends on the condition of the wall itself, as well as the style.

More details about finishing materials for walls inside the house will be discussed in the article.

Choosing finishes for rooms in the house

How to decorate the walls? A question that interests many people. First you need to decide on the materials. Previously, nothing else was used other than painting, whitewashing or wallpapering. Now the interior wall decoration is different:

1. Block house.
2. Plywood.
3. Wall panels, including PVC.
4. Plaster.
5. Stone.
6. Tile.

In addition to the described list, there are other types, there is plenty to choose from, but you need to take into account the main factors:

1. Design of cladding and premises. Everyone who begins repairs and wall cladding in a house creates their own individual world in which it will be comfortable to be every day. Therefore you need to select facing materials in design and stylistic direction. When using several materials to decorate the walls, you need to ensure that they complement each other.
2. Terms of Use. No less important is the characteristics of a particular finish, as well as the room in which the material is used (balcony, attic, flight of stairs, loggia, corridor, kitchen, etc.). For example, even moisture-resistant wallpaper will not stick to the bathroom walls; other materials are used, covered with decorative panels, tiles, and sometimes wood.

Knowing the factors for choosing the finishing of the interior walls of a house, you should consider in more detail the materials for apartments and country houses.

A budget option- to paint walls. Paint material you can use any:

1. Water-based paints.
2. Oil paints.
3. Acrylic paints.

Although the finishing material is not expensive, the wall covering needs to be perfectly smooth and prepared. For leveling, you can use OSB boards, gypsum plasterboard, gypsum plasterboard. You can level fiberboard or internal combustion engines, but it’s not cheap. The best way– use of drywall. Waterproof plasterboard is used for bathrooms, toilets and kitchens.

It is environmentally friendly and will not cause harm to health. Installation is simple, the work is done with your own hands, after which the wall element needs to be plastered and painted. If this is a private house, then mineral wool, polystyrene foam, extruded polystyrene foam or other material are additionally placed in the frame. thermal insulation material for wall insulation. This method of decorating premises is cheap, but the appearance is decent.

What are the options for wall decoration (video)

Decorative plaster

Another inexpensive way decoration of living space - use decorative plaster. But there is no need to compare it with simple plastering of walls. This different types finishing Decorative plaster allows you to create relief, unusual look and structure. In addition, plaster can insulate a room a little and also absorbs sounds.

Decorative plaster has a variety, presented in the table:

Advice! Decorative plaster can be used inside and outside; the material is not modern, but cheap. The bark beetle and fur coat are used on the outside. A private house with a coating will look beautiful; this method is especially good for insulating the basement and the outside of the house, after which you can decorate a brick or wooden house such a bark beetle.

Ceramic tile

The most popular type for finishing bathrooms and kitchens is ceramic material, namely tiles. Wall tiling allows you to achieve beautiful interior, the tiles are excellent in functionality for such rooms. Tile is not afraid of moisture, dampness, it is difficult to damage and is a classic design option for such premises. Fungus or mold rarely appears on the tiles; the main thing is to lay them correctly and, if necessary, lay a vapor barrier layer. Ceramic tiles for the home can be in several types:

1. Double fired.
2. Made from white clay.
3. Porcelain tiles.
4. With one firing.

Due to the thick layer of adhesive on which the tiles are laid, the coating is not only beautiful, but also insulates the room by thickening the walls. You can use the same slope of a window or door.

Wood and PVC wall panels

Building materials are constantly being supplemented, and today they can be used for finishing panels made of PVC or wood. Exist sheet panels, tiled and slatted. The advantage is the ability to provide additional insulation of the room. Panels also include lining made of wood or polymer materials. In some cases, they can be used to cover the façade of a house. On sale you can find:

1. Chipboard - used to refine dry room, the panels are toxic, it is better not to use them in the bedroom.
2. Fiberboard – good material, but the shower room, bathtub and other wet rooms will not tolerate fiberboard cladding. Raw materials are afraid of direct contact with water.
3. Plastic – artificial material. You can sheathe it inside or outside; heating is not necessary for plastic panels; they are inexpensive and easy to care for.
4. Wood is a natural material that can enliven the comfort of your home. Expensive type of finish, requires periodic processing. Often the building material is used for hallways, balconies and bedrooms.

In addition, there is imitation wood - panels made of oak cork and other tree species. They look great, are flexible and you can decorate the walls with your own hands. A blockhouse is used, often in the design of a private house; you can use a log if we are talking about a dacha.

Features of the use of materials

Advice! When tearing up materials for wall decoration, you need to take into account all the pros and cons of the materials. Also, based on the premises, perhaps a house of the half-timbered class is chosen, where the timber method is used, boards, or maybe a house made of sand-lime bricks, where another finish would be suitable. Only knowing the features of the premises and the advantages of materials can you make the right choice.

You also need to understand that plasterboard allows you to make arches or thin partitions, although plywood wall finishing is also suitable for this. But all these materials make the room smaller, and if you cover the ceiling with them, the height of the room will be reduced. When using this material in a small house, it is better to choose other finishing types.

After all, step by step, plasterboard or other material requires the creation of a frame, due to which about 15 cm of usable area is taken away. But there are also advantages, it is distinguished by its low cost, wall defects are hidden, the created frame cage will allow you to lay insulation, soft or hard. In the room, wires and other communications are hidden behind the frame.

The liquid method of finishing walls using plaster is often used. This great option, When finishing it will be made of tiles roll materials. In addition, the walls can be painted and whitewashed if it is a veranda with access to the street or an unheated barn. The downside is that it is not durable; there will be new cracks on the wall every year.

You can start your renovation by decorating the premises with wallpaper. Modern wallpaper are no longer what they used to be, the choice is much greater and the material cannot always be classified as wallpaper; they can be liquid, paintable, glass or silicone. The sequence of choice depends on the style, for example, the loft style implies laminate, but not on the floor, but on the walls.

In general, the choice of materials for indoor wall cladding is important stage, which needs to be taken seriously. Rely on your budget, if funds allow, then use natural materials, maybe even a stone, which is great for decorating the entrance doorway. Photos and videos on the Internet will help you choose the right type of room after renovation.

The final stage of renovating your apartment is finishing all its surfaces. And, as is known from practice, this is one of its main stages. And it is at this stage of self-repair that a rather difficult problem arises in solving the issue of correct decorative finishing DIY walls. The reason for self-repair may be different for everyone; for some it is a financial issue, while for others it is a simple desire to do at least something independently in their home.

What types of finishing work are there?

Today, the building materials market offers its consumers a huge range of finishing materials and furniture, variations of which you can choose and buy in the store https://decor-group.com.ua, which are used for finishing both internal and external walls of apartments or houses. Sometimes the choice is so large that it leads to confusion for inexperienced consumers. That’s why you need to decide exactly what you would like to see as the final result of the repair. Not everyone can make the right choice, which is why the profession of a designer has become so popular, who will help you with the choice of materials for wall decoration in the apartment.

Decorative finishing directly depends on the type and type of finishing material that will be used in the repair. Therefore, having understood separately, each finishing material and the method of applying or laying it on the surface, will be the answer to the question posed - the type of decorative finishing of the walls. And so let's move on to finishing materials.

Paint as a facing material

First of all, we will consider this material because of its frequency of use as a finishing material. Nowadays it is one of the main finishing materials. It has gained such popularity due to its diversity of types, types and categories. But the main paints include only two types of paints:

1. Acrylic paint - this type includes water-based and water-dispersion (water-based paint) paint. They are used to decorate walls in almost any premises;
2. Alkyd paint - its use is a little less common, but this type is also considered an excellent material for decorative wall decoration. This type includes enamel and oil paints. The process of applying such paints is quite simple; the only condition is a smooth and perfectly flat surface.

Wallpaper as a finishing material

Due to their diversity and ease of finishing, they are the most common finishing material used for internal lining room walls. Thanks to the diversity of this material, it is possible to create the most unusual room design. If you skillfully combine wallpapers of different texture, color and structure, you can create an original, glamorous or classic design. The main and most common types of wallpaper:

• Paper wallpaper;
• Vinyl wallpapers;
• Non-woven wallpaper;
• Washable wallpaper;
• Bamboo wallpaper;
• Cork wallpaper;
• Liquid wallpaper.

Most of these types are very easy to work with and the requirements for working with them are about the same as when using paint. But there are also types that are even easier to apply and do not require additional surface treatment, for example, vinyl, cork, bamboo or liquid, which are simply applied to a primed surface and even help hide small irregularities and defects on the walls.

Plastic and decorative MDF panels as finishing materials

This is probably the simplest and most economical type of surface finishing, which does not require pre-treatment or surface preparation. It is worth noting not only the ease of operation, but also the speed of installation work. To lay panels of this kind, you need to mount a frame or lathing on which the finishing material will be mounted. And in some cases, when the wall surface is sufficiently even, it is possible to simply attach such panels to the wall without resorting to additional installation frame or sheathing. Thanks to this, it is possible to significantly save on finishing work, which cannot be said about decorative plaster.

Plaster as a finishing material

As we have already said, using decorative plaster is not a cheap pleasure. It is also worth noting that the process of applying decorative plaster is long and labor-intensive. But despite this, it is possible to carry out this process independently. Almost everyone can do this, even if they have even minimal skills in working with the tool. It is enough just to practice and having finished only a couple of meters of the surface with decorative plaster, you will feel how the level appears.

It is important to choose the right type of decorative plaster so that it fits exactly into the overall concept of the room. In the process, you will all understand what? and where?

Painting as a type of wall decoration

The most famous and ancient method of wall decoration, used back in the days of the first representatives of mankind, is wall painting . But many owners who independently engage finishing works immediately repulsed by this method, and not only because they don’t know how to draw, but even because they are filled with imagination. This is understandable because whatever you draw will remain there for a long time.

But today this is not a problem, since the Internet is replete with a variety of drawings, sketches and compositions, among which everyone can choose exactly what they need or suit them. And at the same time, stores provide a variety of stencils, paints and brushes for this work. And many Internet sites provide free videos lessons on learning the art of application wall paintings. The main thing is a great desire.

Thanks to this variety of finishing materials offered by the modern construction market, it has become possible to create a wide variety of, and even extravagant, interior designs.

One of the most common ways to decorate walls is to apply decorative plaster. That’s why we bring to your attention a useful video called:

Decorative plaster Versagele – Master class

Also, for those who are really interested in wall art, we recommend watching a video master class called:

Wall painting - fresco by Michelangelo

Covering the walls with wallpaper or painting them in a single color are finishing solutions that have already become traditional. But what if these options seem boring and outdated? We offer an impressive way to decorate walls that have not yet become boring.

1. From the ceiling to the wall

Intricate stucco molding is rarely able to fit into a modern interior. But ceiling rosettes mounted on the walls and painted in their color look very trendy. A wall with such decoration becomes a real highlight of the interior.

2. Eco-style

Decorating walls with cork is not yet very common. This is most likely due to the widespread belief that cork is an impractical material. But this is not true at all. Modern cork panels are resistant to negative external factors, for example, humidity, mechanical damage.

3. Fresh press

Paper on the walls in the form of wallpaper is a common solution, so the idea of ​​decorating with newspapers will not be shocking. But keep in mind that newsprint is thinner, so after drying we recommend covering the wall with a protective varnish.

4. A little brick

A wall completely lined with bricks is found in modern interiors quite often and have already gotten a little tired of it. We offer an alternative solution - to lay only part of the wall with bricks. This finish harmoniously combines with snow-white plaster, creating an interesting game of contrasts.

5. Reliving vacation memories

River or sea pebbles are a reliable and durable material for wall decoration that is easy to work with. With the help of small stones you can lay out either a whole wall or a separate section of it, for example, an area kitchen apron.

6. Cheap and cheerful

If decorating walls with natural wood becomes a serious blow to the family budget, we recommend that you pay attention to other options. Eg, finishing coat walls using OSB boards. But be careful: in order for the interior to look creative, you will have to carefully think through all its details. Otherwise, there is a high risk of crossing the boundaries of good taste.

7. Soft walls made of eco-leather

Eco-leather wall panels look truly luxurious. But in order for the interior not to look too pretentious, we recommend paying attention to non-standard colors. Eco-leather panels will look modern in laconic interiors.

8. Tension… walls

The practice of finishing with tension walls is not yet very widespread. They are a canvas mounted on a frame. The advantages of this finish are high installation speed and the ability to apply any image in decent quality.

9. Brutal finishing with large stones

Large stones are rarely found in wall decoration, although they look more impressive than small ones. In order for such decoration to really decorate the interior, we recommend laying the entire wall with them, leaving free space between adjacent stones.

10. Exquisite shine of glass

Glass panels can have a variety of colors and textures. Therefore, choosing a model that will harmoniously fit into the interior will not be difficult. Often, glass panels are mounted on top of a wall with another type of finish, such as brick or stone. This allows you to create an impressive 3D effect in the interior.

11. Soft inner light

This type of finishing is technically difficult to implement. But the result is really worth the effort. Light sources are mounted on the wall, for example, LED Strip Light. Then, at a short distance from them - Wall panels.

12. Paint + 3D panels

In the vast majority of cases, 3D gypsum panels are sold in white and are used for finishing in their original form. But when painted they look much more interesting. In addition, the process of their harmonious entry into color scheme a certain interior.

13. Everything is the other way around: frames... in the image

A wall covered with bright wallpaper can be filled with identical frames from floor to ceiling. This way, many different paintings will appear on the wall, all united by a common plot.

14. Democratic plastic

Plastic wall panels usually does not please with aesthetic characteristics, and is perceived as a material for temporary wall decoration. Therefore, we recommend spending a little more time than planned and finding high-quality plastic panels. Then the chances of creating a dynamic and stylish interior will increase significantly.

15. Plasterboard structures are not always bad

Complex wall structures made of plasterboard are a finish that most designers condemn. But there are examples when plasterboard in the interior looks stylish. To remain within the bounds of good taste, we recommend that you consult with professionals when choosing a design shape.

16. New in the world of finishing materials - flexible stone

This material consists of stone chips or a polymer layer attached to a flexible base. Bending stone allows you to recreate the texture of natural stone even on uneven surfaces of complex shape. At the same time, its cost is quite affordable.

Once a general understanding of unusual wall finishing methods has been obtained, you may want to return to familiar and proven solutions. In this case, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with how