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Choosing wallpaper for the kitchen: important nuances and useful tips
13.04.2024 08:30
Updated: 12.05.2024 23:14
The kitchen is the most popular and multifunctional room in the apartment. The kitchen is a place for cooking, washing and storing dishes and other utensils.
The whole family also regularly gathers here for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Therefore, it is necessary to choose the right wallpaper for this room.
Just a few years ago, many people said that kitchen wallpaper should be made of easy-to-clean materials, but often this opinion was not fully substantiated, says Yulia Tychino .
Of course, wallpaper located in the work area, where drops of grease and water are constantly flying, should be easy to wash and also be moisture-resistant.
Vinyl wallpaper for painting is perfect for such a section. It can always be restored by touching up the damaged part or completely repainting the surface. Glass wallpaper is especially resistant to damage.
The kitchen work area is decorated with any type of washable wallpaper, but the dining area can be decorated with wallpaper of any texture and density, since here the wallpaper is less susceptible to contamination.
By using your imagination, you can transform the interior of your kitchen into a real design masterpiece.
Note that successful decoration of the dining area will affect the overall impression of the kitchen, and the created beauty and comfort will help to increase the appetite of the household.
But when choosing kitchen wallpaper, you should remember some nuances: the material should not absorb various odors and smoke, plus they should be fire-resistant.
Types of kitchen wallpaper
As a rule, the buyer gets lost in the abyss of a huge assortment of wallpapers with different textures and numerous colors.
The market offers paper, fabric, vinyl and non-woven products. Wallpaper can have metallic or velvet inclusions, natural decor inclusions.
Not a very good option for the kitchen is duplex or corrugated paper wallpaper. They will not last long, as they have poor resistance to mechanical damage.
Do not forget that inserts made of natural materials (textiles, bamboo or any plant elements) absorb odors very well, both pleasant and not so pleasant.
The only exception is cork wood canvases. But the voluminous acrylic pattern does not hold up well enough, so it wears off over time, and dust and grease will soon settle on large ornate patterns, which is then quite difficult to clean.
Studying the markings
When choosing wallpaper, look for the "brush and three waves" marking, which means easy cleaning of the material. The flame icon symbolizes the safety and fire resistance of the wallpaper.
It is possible to use paper wallpaper, provided that it has a special coating and water-repellent impregnation. Thick vinyl wallpaper is also a great choice.
It is worth remembering that paper wallpaper will last about 4 years, plus during this time it will fade a lot. You can gently wipe this wallpaper with a damp cloth, but you should not use more active measures to avoid damaging the material.
The surface of moisture-resistant vinyl wallpaper of high strength is not so soft and therefore suitable for frequent washing. This type of wallpaper is resistant to mechanical damage, and also allows you to successfully hide defects and unevenness of the walls.
Since vinyl wallpaper has a huge number of textures and colors, everyone can choose a product to their taste. In addition, vinyl wallpaper imitates natural materials well (leather, stone, silk, tree bark), and you can make the kitchen interior even more interesting. These wallpapers are durable and can be repainted up to 7 times.
Selecting a base
You should be especially careful when choosing the wallpaper base. It can be paper or non-woven. As for non-woven, it is the most effective, since it is a non-woven artificial fabric that does not stretch or swell over time under the influence of moisture.
To paste such wallpaper, it is necessary to cover only the wall with glue. Such wallpaper has excellent shrinkage, a neat appearance, and also effectively hides surface defects.
Color selection
As for the color range of wallpaper, it is quite difficult to recommend something specific, since everything depends on the style and specific design solution. But we can give general recommendations that will be useful when choosing a material.
Experts do not recommend using dark-colored wallpaper with a large vertical stripe and large pattern in small rooms. This solution will only make the space appear even smaller.
For such rooms, you should use light, plain wallpaper or products with small, unobtrusive patterns.
It is necessary to use warm tones if your room is on the north side, but for rooms facing south, the use of cold shades is applicable. When buying, look at each roll in daylight.
Useful calculations
Before you go to the store to buy wallpaper, you need to calculate the required amount. Therefore, you should measure the perimeter of the room and subtract the width of the window and door openings.
We round the resulting number to the nearest whole number and multiply it by 2. Using these calculations, you will calculate the number of canvases, provided that their width is 0.5 m.
To calculate the number of sheets in a roll, divide the length of one roll by the height of the ceiling, adding 10 cm for trimming. If the wallpaper has a large rapport that requires matching at the joints, buy the material with enough margin for fitting, taking into account the size of the pattern.
Kitchen wallpaper is an important component of the interior and the overall impression of the room. Therefore, the issue of choosing kitchen wallpaper should be treated with special care!
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