Textile wallpaper is usually pasted over living rooms, bedrooms and offices. Due to the fact that the fabric perfectly absorbs odors, they are not recommended for use in kitchens. And their low moisture resistance makes them unsuitable for decorating wet rooms - baths and toilets.

Material for textile wallpaper

There are two types of these wallpapers. In one of them, threads are glued to the base base, in the other - textured fabric. Paper or non-woven material is used as a base layer. There is also sound-absorbing textile wallpaper - a special sound-absorbing material serves as a base in them. For the manufacture of the upper (front layer), both synthetic fabrics (microfiber, polypropylene, polyester, acrylic) and natural (linen, cotton, jute) can be used.

Types of textile wallpaper

All textile wallpapers produced today have several varieties:

• Synthetic... For their manufacture, a foam base is used, therefore such wallpapers have good sound and heat insulation characteristics. In addition, they do not require complex maintenance (they can be vacuumed).
• Silk... Their face layer is made of viscose with silk threads. They look very sophisticated, but they are usually made according to individual orders.
• Linen... This is a paper base with linen threads or composite materials applied to it. They are beautiful and pleasant to the touch, do not fade from the sun, but only tolerate dry cleaning.
• Jute... Their front layer is jute fibers. Their pronounced texture and density make it possible to mask small wall defects. They practically do not fade, however, they also endure only dry cleaning. You can buy jute wallpaper both in color and for painting.
• Velor... It is a paper base with nylon pile. They look just gorgeous, but they collect a lot of dust.
• Felt... For the manufacture of their front layer, both natural felt and its synthetic counterparts are used. They look attractive, are characterized by good sound and heat insulation. Wet cleaning is also suitable for cleaning felt wallpaper, but without the use of aggressive detergents. But pasting the walls with such wallpaper will require certain skills, since it is not at all easy to glue them.

Benefits of textile wallpaper

The main distinguishing feature of textile wallpapers is their high aesthetic properties. The walls pasted over with them look upholstered with fabric, because the wallpaper joints are practically invisible on them.

Textile wallpapers add volume to the walls, making the room uniquely beautiful and cozy. The variety of textures and materials of modern textile wallpaper allows you to create the most unique interiors, practically without limiting the designer's imagination.

In addition, they are distinguished by good sound and heat insulation characteristics, are an environmentally friendly "breathing" finishing material that creates an optimal microclimate in the premises.

Disadvantages of textile wallpaper

As for the disadvantages of textile wallpaper, there are very few of them. First, they are not cheap. Secondly, they are not resistant to moisture and all kinds of pollution. Textile fights strongly absorb odors and accumulate dust on the surface.

Caring for textile wallpaper

Textile wallpapers require regular cleaning to remove accumulated dust. Most of their types tolerate dry cleaning well (without the use of aggressive cleaning agents). The main thing is to make sure that no stains appear on the wallpaper. Although fresh small specks can be removed using a soapy solution. And areas of wallpaper with large contamination will have to be completely replaced.

Decorating the walls with textile wallpaper is an option for those who love luxury and sophistication.

Textile wallpaper, which is also called fabric, is a rather expensive finishing material, typical for interiors in a classic style. However, eclecticism is now in vogue, so fabric models can look interesting even with the modern furnishings of an apartment or house. The options for such wallpapers are extremely diverse, so you can choose any color and pattern.

The textile cover adds sophistication and completeness to the design.

What it is?

Textile wallpapers have a special texture - their top layer usually consists of viscose, silk or linen. The fiber of the fabric gives the wallpaper a special relief and makes it pleasant to the touch. In addition, the texture of the patterns is unlike any paper or vinyl wallpaper - textile options always look quite restrained, but at the same time unusual. Among the features, there is also a play of color depending on the lighting. The stretched fibers of the fabric reflect light, and the ornament shimmers in different shades.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any fashion trend, textile wallpaper for walls is perceived ambiguously. Many designers and buyers note the following advantages:

• The practicality and durability of the wallpaper guarantees its long service life.
• Wallpaper is made of natural materials, perfectly retain heat and provide sound insulation.
• Thanks to their special texture, they are ideal for restoring walls with low-quality rough finishes - small irregularities will become invisible.
• This is one of the few wallpaper options suitable for the interior of an apartment in a classic or baroque style.

At the same time, even adherents of the classics sometimes prefer painting instead of wallpaper. Fabric wallpaper also has a number of disadvantages:

• Gradual fading of materials when exposed to light.
• The fabric absorbs the smells of tobacco or cooked food, leaving grease and dust stains on it that are almost impossible to wipe off.
• Typically, textile options are expensive, and their gluing requires great care.

Varieties

Fabric-based wallpapers are now extremely diverse. They can fundamentally differ in the material from which they are made. Different textiles will look different and have their own characteristics. The most popular in modern interiors are the following options:

• Velor wallpaper Is one of the most expensive options. They have pleasant to the touch velvet ornaments, securely fixed to a paper base. These wallpapers require especially careful handling - you should not glue them in the kitchen, in the hallway or on the loggia to avoid contact with dust, grease, water vapor and sunlight.

Most often, these models with texture are used to decorate the living room or bedroom.

• Jute models- this is one of the most unpretentious types of textile wallpaper. They can look sophisticated and quite simple, depending on the ornament. They are used not only in classic interiors, but also in oriental and country style apartments. This natural material does not cost too much and does not require serious maintenance. Often, such wallpapers with a simple ornament are purchased for the ceiling.

• Silk wallpaper look especially sophisticated due to the fact that the surface of the fiber plays in the light - literally a glossy pattern is created on the wall. This is one of the most common textile wallpaper options. Often they are textured imitation of tapestry.

• Linen wallpaper- This is a fairly simple and economical option that looks quite elegant and is actively used in a variety of interiors. This type of wallpaper is sold in rolls in any specialized stores.

• Jacquard models Is a seamless stretch wallpaper that can be purchased according to the size of the wall. They will be quite expensive, but the unusual surface and the absence of seams make the interior really perfect.

Colors and designs

The nature of the ornament and the color palette of the walls are of decisive importance in the interior. It is very important to think over the design and furnishings of the room in advance, and only after that purchase textile wallpapers. The most popular are the following design options:

• Vegetable or floral ornaments always look great in textiles and allow you to create a special entourage in a classic interior. Such models look very gentle, sophisticated and stylish. They are ideal for decorating a bedroom.

Sometimes they are also used for the living room or study.

• Oriental ornaments- this is another fashion trend. Often these patterns also resemble plant prints, but they are more abstract. Depending on the material and color, such options are used in a wide variety of interiors.

• Geometric abstract prints Is an interesting design attempt at combining styles. With this design, classic textile wallpapers will look very modern and will fit into any interiors - from modern or eclectic to minimalism.

• Many manufacturers create wallpaper collections that imitate tapestry.... Such models can depict natural landscapes, birds, houses or ships. If you choose the right option and combine such wallpapers with discreet furniture, the furnishings will turn out to be stylish and luxurious.

When choosing, special attention should be paid to the color scheme of coatings:

• Most often, pastel colors are chosen for classic interiors. Whitish, beige, blue or pale pink textile wallpapers will require special care and cleanliness, but they will look the most sophisticated. Light colors combined with a special surface texture that reflects light will visually expand the space of the room.

• For the Art Nouveau style, dark blue, burgundy and brown options are most often preferred. This is relevant only for spacious, light rooms, otherwise the interior will turn out to be uncomfortable. Best of all, these wallpaper colors are suitable for dining room or living room decor. On a dark surface, the spots will not be too noticeable, so it will be easier to care for such wallpaper.

• Red, yellow or green bright colors of textile models are extremely rare. Only one small wall in a spacious room can be trimmed with such wallpaper - this can help divide the room into several zones.

You should not get carried away with bright colors in the interior - fabric ornaments themselves look interesting and unusual, so saturated shades on them can look too extravagant.

Manufacturers

If you want to buy a quality product, it is very important to pay attention to the country of origin and the specific brand. The following brands are especially popular among buyers in Russia:

• Italian brand Print offers a wide range of silk wallpapers in light colors. Mostly they produce wallpaper in cream, gray and pink shades with floral ornaments, but sometimes you can also find abstract prints or darker colors.

• Products from Germany are also considered to be of high quality - a German company is recognized as one of the leaders in the market. Rasch... Such wallpapers of the middle price category with complex unusual patterns can be found both in hypermarkets for repairs and in online stores. Exquisite florid ornaments will not leave indifferent classics lovers.

• Another leading manufacturer of fabric wallpaper can be considered the Belgian brand ProSpero... The assortment is distinguished by a wide variety of simple wallpapers with subtle abstract prints. Such wallpapers are much more versatile - they will fit into almost any interior. Jute and linen models look stylish, laconic and have a relatively low price.

However, connoisseurs of traditional options will find in a large assortment more sophisticated wallpapers with floral ornaments.

Textile wallpaper is perhaps the most effective option for wall decoration. It is not for nothing that this material has always been considered a sign of good taste and luxury. However, before making a choice in its favor, we still recommend that you familiarize yourself with the features and consider all the advantages and disadvantages of textile wallpaper.

General information

Fabric wallpaper is a natural or artificial textile fabric glued to a paper or non-woven base.

Most often, the following materials are used for its manufacture:

• Silk;
• Felt;
• Jute;
• Synthetic fibers;
• Velours;
• Cotton.

Textile wallpapers in the interior look luxurious, however, they are the most expensive type of existing wallpaper.

Peculiarities

So, what is textile wallpaper, we figured it out. Now let's take a look at their merits. Of course, the most important advantage of the material has already been voiced - it's an attractive appearance.

But, besides this, there are some other points:

• The material is environmentally friendly.
• Good sound and heat insulation properties.
• Resistant to fading and direct sunlight.
• Linen fabric has antibacterial properties.
• With proper care, the service life can be up to 10 years.
• Due to the variety of patterns and patterns, you can visually expand or reduce the room, as well as choose the most suitable option for a specific style and interior design.

In the photo - textile surfaces in the bedroom

Unfortunately, along with these advantages, there are quite a few disadvantages:

• Picky care, as the coating absorbs dust and odors. Therefore, the walls finished in this way must be vacuumed at least once a week.
• The material is very delicate, therefore it is not resistant to abrasion and various mechanical influences.
• A perfectly flat base is required, since after finishing all wall flaws will appear.
• It is difficult to remove dirt as the material cannot be washed. Of course, there are fabrics impregnated with a moisture-repellent composition, but their price is very high. In addition, they are quite rare on sale.
• The cost of the product is very high.

Advice! A soft brush can be used to clean textile trims, but cleaning should be done gently and without the use of chemicals.

Types of textile wallpaper

If the above pros and cons of textile wallpaper did not change your decision, then you should take a closer look at the main features of coatings made of different materials.

Linen

This type of wallpaper is one of the most common and inexpensive. They are made by laminating paper sheets with natural or combined fabrics.

The coating looks very interesting and neat, so it can be used to decorate an office, living room or other rooms. However, it should be borne in mind that the material does not tolerate high humidity. Therefore, you should not use it for other similar premises.

Jute

Jute is an Indian plant from which ropes and sturdy fabrics are made. A distinctive feature of wallpaper based on jute fibers is its pronounced texture. In addition, they allow you to hide minor irregularities in the walls, unlike other textile "brothers".

You can find plain jute textile wallpaper for patterned walls on the market. In addition, there is a large selection.

This finishing material is quite resistant to wear and tear and is not demanding in maintenance. You can clean the walls covered with jute cloths with a vacuum cleaner with a furniture attachment.

Advice! You can remove a greasy stain from a fabric surface with an iron. To do this, apply a white clean napkin to the contaminated area and iron it well.

Felt

Felt wallpaper is perhaps the most.

They are of two types:

• Natural felt;
• Made of artificial material - acrylic, polypropylene or polyester.

Outwardly, they resemble velor and look very beautiful. Therefore, they can be used in the living room, bedroom and other rooms. With regard to the performance properties, they are similar to other types of textile coatings.

Silk

Silk fabrics look rich and graceful on the walls. They will help create a very interesting and unique interior. Such a coating is rarely found on sale, since it is most often made according to an individual order, therefore, its cost is very high.

It should be said that there are still liquid silk wallpapers, however, they more resemble decorative plaster than wallpaper in the traditional sense of the word. They are made from silk processed in a special way. The material is applied to the walls with a trowel, like decorative plaster, but after drying it resembles a solid silk fabric.

Velor

Like silk, velor is one of the most expensive. It is made using a sophisticated technology, on the basis of nylon pile paper. These canvases not only look very beautiful, but also pleasant to the touch. It is best to use this material for the living room and bedroom.

Synthetic

Synthetic wallpapers are not as popular as some of the aforementioned types of coatings, but they are also a good option for decorating walls. They are based on foam rubber, so the material has excellent heat and sound insulation properties.

The main advantage of these wallpapers is that they do not require careful wall alignment. The canvases will perfectly mask the existing defects in the base. In addition, they are cheaper than coatings based on natural fabrics.

Sticking

Glueing textile wallpaper is somewhat different from the traditional technology of pasting walls, with which many are familiar. Therefore, it is best to entrust this work to professionals.

If you nevertheless decide to save money and complete the finishing yourself, then it is advisable to purchase textile wallpaper on a non-woven basis. The fact is that they are denser and less prone to deformation.

So, the instructions for pasting are as follows:

• As mentioned above, before gluing the textile wallpaper, it is necessary to carefully prepare the base - remove the remnants of the old coating, repair all cracks and, if necessary, putty the walls.
• Then you need to cover the walls with a layer of primer.... This will improve adhesion between materials, reduce glue consumption and prevent mold.
• Since the wallpaper is glued end-to-end, on the wall you need to apply vertical markings using a plumb line or level.

• Further, the canvases are cut in accordance with the height of the walls.
• If the pasting is carried out with a paper-based material, then it should be coated with special glue and left for 5 minutes. Cloths on a non-woven base do not need to be smeared with glue.
• Then the textile wallpaper adhesive is applied to the wall.
• Next, the canvas is glued to the wall, aligned with the markings and gently smoothed with a rag or brush. This procedure is the most difficult.
• The rest of the canvases are glued in the same way.... It is extremely important to ensure that they are tightly docked, as the cracks will spoil the whole impression of the finish.

Note! In the process of work, you cannot fold the canvases, since the folds cannot be smoothed out with your own hands. In addition, do not allow glue to get on the fabric, otherwise noticeable streaks will remain on it.

This completes the process of pasting the walls.

Output

Despite the fact that textile wallpaper has a number of disadvantages and it is rather difficult to paste over the walls with them, they are very popular. This is due, of course, to their excellent decorative properties.

In addition, they are environmentally friendly material, which is also important. You can get more information on this topic from the video in this article.

If among all the wallpapers you need to choose the most comfortable and luxurious ones, then textile ones, or, as they are also called, fabric ones, immediately come to mind. This coating has its own history, after all, during the times of classicism and empire style. Time has passed, now fabric has been replaced by fabric wallpaper, but this pleasure is still not the cheapest, although affordable for many.

Textile wallpapers are suitable almost for, but look best with upholstered furniture and, making the room very cozy. Such wallpapers are made on the basis of fabric or flesilin, but any fabric can be used, incl. natural and synthetic.

The technology for the production of textile wallpaper is somewhat complicated, therefore they are made mainly in Europe. First, a textile fabric is prepared, then a base is glued to it, and then all this is dried in chambers with infrared radiation. There is also a technology according to which threads are attached to the base, and not a solid canvas. In any case, when you attach the wallpaper to the wall, you get the effect of upholstery with a cloth.

Advantages and disadvantages

Let's start with the benefits. This is a high aesthetics, which is explained not only by the special surface, but also by the fact that the joints between the canvases of such wallpaper are practically invisible - among all types of wallpaper, they are the least noticeable here. The naturalness of this material cannot be ignored, so the risk of allergies or the accumulation of harmful substances in the apartment is minimized. And since the wallpaper is natural, it breathes, so excess moisture and mold will never accumulate in the room.

The very properties of the fabric determine that the coating turns out to be noise-insulating and heat-insulating, which will save rooms that are not adjacent to others, and also perfectly in urban apartments. In addition, some types of wallpaper have other useful properties, for example, linen - have a bactericidal effect. Well, there is no need to talk about the variety of different colors and patterns - there are a lot of them.

As for the disadvantages, then immediately it is worth noting the high price. And since this wallpaper is, in fact, a fabric, then they will attract dust, except for linen wallpaper, which is characterized by antistatic impregnation. In addition, the more natural threads in the material, the faster it fade in the sun and has an uneven color. These wallpapers require only dry, very careful cleaning. And one more nuance - when gluing, you need to be extremely careful so that the glue does not get on the wallpaper.

Types of textile wallpaper

Depending on what kind of fabric was used in the production of textile wallpaper, there are several classes of them. So, let's consider the characteristics of the main ones.

This is a classic option among textile wallpapers, and the most inexpensive. The finished surface is obtained by laminating with mixed threads. The result is a surface with sometimes slightly different shades of threads, but this gives it a natural look and the effect that the walls are covered with fabric.

Linen wallpapers have good performance properties: a high degree of heat and sound insulation, imperviousness to sunlight, and a lower ability to attract dust compared to others. They are great for children's rooms, offices and other rooms with normal humidity levels.

Despite the name, there is only a part of silk in silk wallpaper, the rest is viscose, which can significantly reduce the cost of the material. The finished surface turns out to be, frankly, luxurious. Such wallpapers are widely used in bedrooms, offices, made in Provence or Empire style.

As for the properties, they all remain the same as the general properties for textile wallpapers.

Jute is an Indian plant that is used to make fabric and rope, it is characteristic in appearance, with a wonderful texture. So the wallpaper is obtained with a pronounced texture, and they can easily hide small flaws in the walls, and some types can also be painted in the desired color.

Jute wallpapers are not the most demanding and difficult to care for among all textile ones, so they will not cause serious problems. Such material will perfectly complement the interior in style or, moreover, it does not fade and is distinguished by good wear resistance.

One of the most preferred types of textile wallpaper in terms of characteristics: they practically do not fade, they keep sound and heat well. They are made by applying felt or its synthetic analogue to a paper base - most often, it is propylene. Of course, if you use unnatural material, then environmental friendliness decreases, but the price becomes more acceptable, and it will also be easier to care for - such wallpaper can even be washed, for example, with a washing vacuum cleaner.

In any case, felt wallpaper looks dignified on the wall - a feeling of being drawn into a single piece of fabric. In general, outwardly felt wallpaper very much resembles velor, but since they strongly collect odors on themselves, they are suitable for rooms that are devoid of them: a bedroom, a living room, etc.

The production of velor wallpaper is one of the most technologically advanced. Here, the paper base is first coated with polyvinyl chloride paint, on which a pattern of special glue paint is applied. And while all this has not dried, the canvas passes through a special installation that sprays particles of textiles, and they, due to the characteristic electrostatic attraction of this material, settle on the base in a vertical position. Then the resulting fabric is dried and a material is obtained that completely imitates expensive fabrics, resembling tapestry, velvet, etc.

The result is a very beautiful and unusual, especially under lighting, coating, which, by the way, does not differ in a particularly low price. The stunning appearance of velor wallpaper, unfortunately, is not supported by the same excellent performance properties: they are very poorly protected from the influence of mechanical influences, and their care is quite problematic. Therefore, it is better to use them only in the bedroom, and then subject to very careful care, otherwise they will soon lose all their external data.

The difference between wallpaper on a synthetic basis from the others listed above is that it uses paralon as a base, therefore, a high level of sound and thermal insulation is provided. In addition, to the touch such material is not only soft, but also elastic, and at a price much lower than everything that was considered before.

But still, the main advantage of such wallpapers is that you do not need to thoroughly prepare the surface, since due to their thickness they hide irregularities and even some curvature of the walls.

Jacquard wallpaper is a whole class of textile wallpaper, numbering about 250 items. Their height is quite non-standard - about 270 cm, which allows you to literally wrap the whole room in fabric in several steps, and this will reduce the number of seams to a minimum. In addition, in the production of jacquard wallpaper, a special base is used, which does not allow the glue to soak, pass into the wallpaper layer and spoil the pattern.

Wallpaper "Japanese grass"

The most unusual textile wallpaper, which is obtained by gluing fiberglass threads on a paper base. Sometimes sage is used instead of fiberglass, so the production is quite complicated, the material is expensive, and the circle of its potential buyers is small.

In addition, if in linen wallpaper a slightly different shade can be found in different canvases, then there may be differences in one roll - this is not a defect, but if this is annoying, then you just need to adjust and combine some parts with others.

As for their gluing, it is quite complicated, and in this case it is certainly better to entrust it to specialists, since the canvases are very thin and it is difficult to work with them. By the way, thin canvases will not hide surface imperfections, so it should be perfect.

How to glue textile wallpaper?

The process of gluing textile wallpaper is not so much difficult as painstaking and responsible. Naturally, it is easier to work if they are made not on paper, but on - then they are stronger, and the glue is applied to the wall, so there are not so many chances of it getting on the wallpaper itself. Of course, it would be nice to entrust the whole process to specialists, even if you have some experience of gluing paper wallpaper. But if you still want to try your hand and there is confidence in this, then read on.

Required tools

Surface preparation

It should be noted separately that there should not be any "Gossamer" mesh - it can manifest itself through some types of textile wallpaper.

The leveled surface must be primed with a deep penetration primer. Some advise using the same glue that will stick the wallpaper in the end. After all this, the surface should dry well. It is recommended to glue textile wallpaper at a room temperature of 18-25 degrees, an air humidity of 40% and a surface humidity of 8%.

As for glue, then on each package of textile wallpaper recommendations should be given as to whether, But if this is not the case, then you can buy one that is intended for textile or vinyl wallpaper.

Gluing process

Although the gluing of textile and paper wallpaper has some common features, there are still some features that must be taken into account. Previously, it is better to use a plumb line to apply vertical lines to the walls every 1-1.5 meters, so that it is more convenient to navigate. Textile wallpaper must be glued end-to-end, and with a properly carried out process, the seams are practically invisible.

It is better to cut a roll of textile wallpaper with scissors - a knife is inappropriate here. It is advisable to immediately prepare yourself segments for at least one wall, attach them in order to check the compatibility of color, texture and pattern, and then number the resulting segments.

If wallpaper on a non-woven base is selected, then the previously prepared glue is applied only to the surface of the wall, and approximately as much as corresponds to the width of the strip. In this case, the adhesive is recommended to be applied with a special roller with fine pile. If paper wallpaper is selected, then glue is recommended to be applied both to them and to the wall, and after applying glue to the wallpaper, you need to wait and let them saturate for 5 minutes, but not more, otherwise they may turn sour - this is a very important point.

It is better to start gluing from top to bottom, and smooth it with a hard rubber roller: tools such as plastic spatulas can squeeze out too much glue, which can stain the canvas, and the drawing can also be damaged with such a hard tool. Smoothing the surface with rags and hands is also not worth it. Moreover, the smoothing movements of the puddle should also be carried out from top to bottom, and not from the center to the edges - this is a feature of textile wallpaper.

In conclusion

Although gluing textile wallpaper is somewhat more difficult, for example, paper, but still the finished effect will definitely please, because a very beautiful and unusual coating that will immediately highlight the room and emphasize the taste of the owners. But in order for the coating to remain beautiful for a long time, you need to take care of it regularly. As necessary, the wallpaper is cleaned with a vacuum cleaner, a soft brush or treated with a cloth impregnated against dust absorption. The vacuum cleaner is recommended to be used twice a year.

If a stain has formed on the wall, then while it is fresh, you can try to soak it with a slightly damp cloth, sometimes even with soapy water, then dry it with white paper and a hairdryer, but you cannot rub the surface. It is easier to remove old stains by re-gluing a section of wallpaper.

Textile wallpaper is a fairly popular finishing material today. They are made on the basis of fabric or non-woven fabric. Moreover, the fabric can be both natural and synthetic. They can be used in almost any interior, but they will still look best in rooms with soft furnishings and carpets. We will talk about the nuances of choosing this material and working with it further.

The production technology of such wallpaper is rather complicated. First of all, the preparation of the textile fabric is carried out, after which the base is glued to it. Then everything is thoroughly dried in special chambers. In addition, there is a technology that involves fastening not a whole canvas to the base, but threads. In any case, the pasted wallpaper creates the effect of upholstering the walls of the room with a cloth.

Textile wallpapers have a number of advantages:

1. First of all, it should be said that they are quite aesthetic. This quality is achieved due to the fact that the joints are almost invisible between the canvases, which cannot be said about other types of wallpaper.
2. Due to some qualitative characteristics of the fabric base, the coating of these wallpapers has the functions of heat and sound insulation, which is very useful for city apartments.
3. In addition, it should be noted that this wallpaper is made of natural material. Therefore, the risk of an allergic reaction and the accumulation of harmful substances in the room is minimized.
4. Due to the fact that the canvases are made of fabric, they "breathe", due to which moisture will not accumulate and mold can be avoided.
5. In addition, some types of such wallpapers have additional useful properties. For example, linen fabrics have bactericidal effects.
6. It is also worth noting that today there is a large assortment of textile wallpapers in different shades and patterns.

Textile wallpaper for walls has some "weaknesses":

1. The main disadvantage is the price. Some wallpaper models (premium) are much more expensive than other finishing materials.
2. In addition, this type of coating requires special care, since the surface of most of these wallpapers strongly attracts dust. The only exceptions are those types of material that have been treated with antistatic impregnation.
3. If we talk about ordinary wallpaper, then they do not require maintenance, but textile fabrics will need to be periodically vacuumed. It is possible to purchase anti-static materials that do not attract dust particles, but the price for textile wallpapers of this class is usually very high.
4. In addition, it is worth noting that the more natural threads in the material, the more uniform color it has. They do not tolerate wet cleaning. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out only dry cleaning, and do it carefully.
5. In addition, you should be very careful when gluing so that even a drop of glue does not fall on the surface of the wallpaper. If the adhesive gets on the fabric, then it will remain there forever in the form of a stain. This cannot be avoided, even if you use the glue recommended by the manufacturer. Therefore, be careful and careful.

It can be concluded that there are still more disadvantages of textile fabrics than advantages. Therefore, many try not to use them for decoration. In some cases, they only decide to make a small decorative insert from textiles. In general, more often this type of wallpaper is preferred by respectable and wealthy people. After all, they are only interested in the chic appearance of textiles, and hired workers will be engaged in cleaning.

It should be said that many elegant interiors have their own luxurious look, largely due to the fact that the walls were covered with textile wallpaper. After all, no texture can equal the beauty of textiles, which literally ennobles a room and makes it more comfortable. This method of decorating walls, even today, is considered one of the most expensive types of decoration, which not every owner can afford. To use such wallpaper, you need to properly prepare for the work, read the instructions, talk with people who have been doing this.

Types of textile fabrics

Textile-based wallpapers have their own classification, depending on what fabric was the basis for their production. Let's consider just a few of them:

• Linen wallpaper is considered a budget option. They are manufactured using modern surface lamination technology. The result is a base on which some threads slightly differ in shade, "play with color." This gives the material a natural look. In addition, a wall covered with such products looks like a fabric. This type of wallpaper has a high degree of sound and heat insulation. Moreover, they are resistant to fading. Moreover, they attract dust less than others. These wallpapers are suitable for nurseries, offices and other rooms where the humidity level is kept within normal limits.
• Jute wallpapers are quite popular. Jute itself is an Indian plant used as a starting material for fabric and rope. Wallpaper made of it has a pronounced texture. With the help of them, you can hide small defects on the walls. In addition, there are varieties of such canvases that can be painted in the desired color. Jute wallpaper is not demanding. They are not the most difficult to care for. Therefore, it shouldn't be a problem. In addition, they do not fade and are quite wear-resistant.
• Silk wallpapers are widely used in bedrooms and offices. If you look at the composition of these canvases, you can see that they actually consist of silk only in part. That makes these wallpapers much cheaper. The rest of the material is viscose. The properties of silk wallpapers are the same as those of most other textile fabrics.
• The most popular type of textile wallpaper is felt products... With their external texture, they strongly resemble a material such as velor. These wallpapers do not fade under the influence of the sun. In addition, they have good sound and heat insulation. They are made by applying felt to the base. Propylene or other analogs are sometimes used instead of this material. The less synthetic components in the wallpaper, the less environmentally friendly they are. On the other hand, such canvases are somewhat cheaper, and caring for them is an easy task. After all, they can be washed even with a washing vacuum cleaner. Externally, the walls look like they are tightened with a single piece of fabric. But this material is not suitable for all premises. The fact is that these wallpapers strongly absorb odors. Therefore, it is advisable to use them in rooms where there are no smells. For example, this is a living room and a bedroom.
• Velor wallpaper is produced according to one of the most modern techniques. They are based on paper, which is coated with a polyvinyl chloride mixture. Next, an ornament made of glue paint is applied to the surface of the material. After that, the canvas is processed in a special machine, as a result of which tissue particles are sprayed onto the glue base. They cover the entire surface of the material due to static electricity. After that, the resulting canvas is thoroughly dried. The result is a material that looks very similar to expensive fabrics, for example, velvet or tapestry. Despite the excellent appearance of such wallpapers, their performance leaves much to be desired. The fact is that this type of canvas does not tolerate mechanical stress very well. In addition, caring for them can cause problems. For this reason, it is better to glue them in a bedroom where there is no large crowd of people. One way or another, the canvases will require special care. Otherwise, they will lose their main advantage - their beautiful appearance.
• One of the most unusual wallpapers can be called canvases "Japanese grass"... The process of making them is as follows: fiberglass strands are glued onto a paper base. In some cases, other materials are used instead of fiberglass. In any case, the production is quite expensive. At the same time, the demand for these wallpapers is relatively small. If we talk about gluing them, then it should be noted right away that it is quite difficult. Therefore, it is recommended to entrust this business to professionals. It is difficult to work with such thin canvases. Due to their thickness, all defects of the working surface are easily visible through the material. Therefore, the wall should be carefully processed before gluing so that it becomes perfectly flat.

Textile wallpaper: photo

As for the base of textile wallpaper, the following are most often used:

• non-woven materials,
• synthetics,
• paper.

Textile non-woven wallpaper is easily glued to the work surface, but if you compare them with other canvases of the same class, then it should be said that they need impregnation with glue. It is very difficult to stick the material without it.

The basis of synthetic textile wallpaper is thin foam rubber. Therefore, the thickness of the material can be about 4 mm. As a result, the surface of the walls covered with such wallpaper becomes soft to the touch. In addition, it serves as additional heat and sound insulation. The thickness of the materials greatly complicates the joining, so the canvases have to be joined together manually. Therefore, if there is no experience, then there is no point in thinking about gluing these wallpapers.

As for paper-based wallpaper, this is one of the most environmentally friendly materials. Especially if only natural fibers are used in the canvases. It is worth noting that, unlike fleselin-based wallpaper, it is slightly more difficult to glue.

Apart from the various colors and textures, we have considered all the variety of modern textiles that can be found on sale today.

Textile wallpaper: how to glue

To reduce the amount of scraps, you should calculate how the wallpaper will fit the windows and doors. It is worth reading the text on the roll. Be sure to check each canvas for compliance with the article and color. When cutting off the material, it is worth leaving 100 mm so that you can already accurately cut the canvas under the ceiling.

Before proceeding with gluing, you should know on what basis this is being done. If it is non-woven, then glue is allowed to be applied to the wall, and the wallpaper itself should not be pre-processed. If the base is paper, then the glue must be carefully applied to the canvas, then wait a little while the paper absorbs moisture, and then glue it. You can do it differently. For example, apply glue to the wall, but prepare the canvas in advance by processing with a sponge slightly moistened with water. In this case, there should be enough moisture so that it does not pass through the canvas and the seams do not get wet.

Important points:

1. The fabric is a fairly hygroscopic material. Therefore, even a small drop can turn into a large spot on the canvas. This stain, after drying, can leave unpleasant streaks. Defects may appear even if a drop of clean water is dropped. The fact is that the threads are dyed with water-based paints.
2. One way or another, when gluing these wallpapers, you must carefully monitor the amount of glue applied. There should be enough of it to be enough for even gluing. The glue should not soak through the canvas or come out through the seams. If the adhesive comes into contact with the front side of the canvas, it will have to be replaced with a new one. Therefore, be extremely careful.
3. After gluing two canvases, they should be externally inspected: there should be no noticeable defects on them. In order to be able to assess the quality of the work as a whole, the material must be allowed to dry. In addition, some defects (for example, spots, streaks and diverging seams) can only be seen after the glue has dried. If there are no defects, then you can continue wallpapering the rest of the room.
4. When gluing textile wallpaper, it is absolutely impossible to use a plastic spatula. The fact is that it squeezes the glue through the seam, which causes stains on the canvases. It is recommended to smooth textile wallpaper with a roller, and this should be done from top to bottom.

Bonding textile fabrics with reverse

Such wallpapers are marked with a special icon with parallel arrows pointing in different directions. If you see this symbol, it means that these textile fabrics need to be glued end-to-end to each other. You should first prepare the wallpaper for gluing. To do this, they are cut into pieces of the desired length. A mark should be made on each of them, so that you can then navigate how to properly glue the canvas.

The first canvas should be glued so that this arrow drawn on the icon is directed upwards, while the second one is accordingly glued with an arrow down. The next canvas is up again, and so on. As a result, it will turn out so that the right and left edges will be aligned correctly.

For reverse wallpaper, the color on the right edge is, in some cases, slightly lighter or, conversely, darker than the left one. This difference is almost imperceptible until the wallpaper is glued. This nuance will be visible visually if the reverse textiles are glued as usual, i.e. all canvases in one direction. You will notice a sharp transition of the light edge to the dark. Usually, these wallpapers do not have a pattern, so they do not need to be strictly combined. The technique of gluing some other reverse canvases may well be different from the one described above. Therefore, carefully read the instructions attached to the wallpaper roll.

Gluing textile wallpaper with a double pattern

Some textile wallpaper manufacturers produce products with repeating patterns on the edges of the fabrics. Thanks to this, the seam after gluing will turn out to be neat. The doubled pattern avoids damage to the edges when transporting rolls.

If you glue such wallpaper in the usual way, i.e. end-to-end, it will be seen that there is a duplication of the pattern along the seam. In this case, the canvases should be glued with an overlap, while combining the applied pattern. Then take a ruler, and cut off the excess edges with a sharp knife. To avoid the appearance of stains, the adhesive solution must not be allowed to get on the front surface of the wallpaper.

The nuances of the care of textile fabrics

Surplus material usually remains after repairs. It is recommended to keep these scraps. The cleaning agents can be tested on them before using them on already glued cloths. Textile is a rather demanding and fragile material. Usually, dry cleaning agents are used to care for such wallpapers. If you do not first test the tool on scraps, then you can ruin the work done earlier.

It should also be said that textile wallpapers are slightly different from others in the drying method. Textiles take longer to dry. Therefore, a draft must not be allowed to enter the room for at least two days after gluing. The recommended period is three days. The drying process should take place while the room is kept at an acceptable temperature. During this time, the canvases will be able to get used to the conditions in which they will constantly be.

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