What wallpaper for the kitchen can be cleaned with a damp cloth and washed

During the repair, you have to choose the finishing material for the walls. The requirements for it depend on the composition of the family, the availability of pets and children, the illumination of housing in the daytime and other factors. If the owners of the room want the coating to be wear-resistant and withstand wet cleaning, they should find out which wallpapers can be washed and which cannot.

Wallpaper features and conventions

Now the choice is huge, so do not think that washable products do not make it possible to decorate the interior in the chosen style. Regardless of the basis and composition, such a coating has common properties:

• simplicity in leaving;
• resistance to high humidity;
• durability;
• wear resistance;
• strength;
• stylish colors.

Some materials have poor breathability, so they can only be glued in rooms with good ventilation - bathroom, hallway, toilet and kitchen. Good breathability products are suitable for use in all rooms, including the bedroom and the nursery. When choosing which wallpaper to wash, you need to study the information provided by the manufacturer in the form of markings.

 

Legend:

1. Brush and 3 waves. Material with increased resistance to moisture and abrasion, lasts a very long time, they can be wiped, washed and cleaned.
2. 1 wavy line and brush. The coating can be washed with a solution with the addition of detergent or soap, it is allowed to rub with a brush.
3. 3 stripes. For washing it is allowed to use aggressive compounds, but you can not rub with a brush.
4. 2 waves. It can be washed with mild water, but not rubbed.
5. 1 twisty feature. The products are moisture resistant and can be washed with a damp sponge.

Vinyl and non-woven products

When talking about washable varieties, they often mean vinyls because they are affordable and the most common. The material is offered in different colors and shades, so it will not be difficult to choose options for auxiliary rooms and for living rooms.

Vinyl coating is divided into several types:

1. Flat. They are produced by stamping. The smooth surface masks minor wall defects; increased moisture resistance allows the material to be used in damp rooms. Coloring can imitate textiles, decorative stone, plaster.
2. Foamed. They look voluminous, are made without embossing, they hide the flaws of the base. These are lightweight products that are easy to glue even on their own.
3. Kitchen The basis is rubberized vinyl. Products have water and dirt repellent properties. Smooth and embossed options are available, but the second is harder to wash. There are varieties, the dirt from which is easily removed with a vacuum cleaner. Typically, the manufacturer indicates this information on the label.

Another wallpaper that can be washed is called non-woven. They are good because they are suitable for gluing in a new house.

The top layer is polyvinyl chloride, a natural polymer with a linear compound. The base is non-woven, which does not absorb liquid, unlike paper. The advantage of these products is that they can be glued to the ceiling. They hold tight, easily tolerate cleaning and washing.

Decorative plaster

In another way, this type of coating is called liquid wallpaper. The material is good in that it can be wiped with a wet and dry cloth or sponge. The coating is applied in approximately the same way as regular plaster.The composition passes air well, repels moisture, does not attract rodents, harmful microorganisms do not like it. Other advantages:

• lack of cracks and joints;
• color fastness;
• ability to keep warm and isolate noise;
• strength;
• maintainability.

With differences in humidity and temperature, the coating does not lag behind the walls. If any part is damaged, it can be removed and the problem area repaired with the same composition. The only drawback is the ability to absorb odors, for example, from cooking food. To eliminate this minus, the surface is varnished. You need to understand that in this case, air permeability is lost, which can be damp in a poorly ventilated room.

Cullet and acrylic material

Cullets are made by the weaving method, and in structure they are similar to fabric, only they do not consist of threads, but of fiberglass. Strength is achieved through impregnation with reinforcing properties. Glass threads do not absorb moisture, they are very durable, therefore wallpaper can be washed without fear with detergents, including aggressive ones, vacuum cleaned and rubbed with a brush.

Features of cullets, for which consumers value them:

• the possibility of coloring and repainting;
• durability;
• fire resistance;
• wear resistance;
• vapor permeability;
• natural composition;
• strength;
• ability to hide base defects.

This is not to say that cullet looks luxurious, but the exterior simplicity is offset by numerous advantages. The material is suitable for those who like it when the walls are plain. It is better to paint with acrylic, latex or water-dispersion dyes.

Washable acrylic wallpapers are another practical variety. This material is similar to foamed vinyl, only the base layer is paper, not polyvinyl chloride. The surface of such wallpaper is acrylic, and the material is applied pointwise. The glued coating allows air to pass through, so the rooms retain optimal humidity.

The outer layer of acrylic wallpaper has a thickness of 2 mm, which is half as much compared to vinyl. You can wash the coating with a soft sponge dipped in water, without strong friction. You cannot brush with a brush, but vacuuming is not forbidden. Acrylic products are well breathable, therefore suitable for use in any residential premises: in the nursery, living room, bedroom, office; These wallpapers can be glued in the kitchen and in the hallway. For the bathroom and toilet, they do not have sufficient moisture resistance, which means that the service life in these rooms will be short-lived.

Metal and cork

Metal wallpaper is well washed, while they protect against electromagnetic radiation. The products have a two-layer structure: the base is non-woven or paper, the outer layer is foil, which can be smooth or embossed, plain or multicolor, with prints or patterned.

Advantages of an unusual decoration:

• pigment resistance to sunlight;
• ease of sticking;
• resistance to moisture and abrasion;
• durability;
• noise insulation properties.

Metal wallpapers have several drawbacks. They do not let air through, so gluing them to all walls in the room is not recommended. When gluing and dismantling, you must disconnect the room. With inaccurate movement, the surface can be scratched, and then the finish will not look luxurious. In addition, these wallpapers are more expensive than any other. It is advisable to paste over a portion of the wall, subject to contamination.

Wax cork wallpapers are appreciated for their natural composition and resistance to moisture. They can be washed with a soft sponge and water without the addition of detergents. Brush friction is contraindicated for these wallpapers. The choice of colors will not amaze the variety, but they also buy such wallpapers for a certain interior. The material is resistant to mold, retains heat well, does not transmit sound, does not accumulate static electricity.Suitable for wall decoration in well-ventilated rooms with normal and high humidity.

Sticking Recommendations

The preparation of the walls is the same as for ordinary wallpaper, but there is a nuance: you can not try too hard, eliminating minor defects, since the washable material is quite thick and smoothes out small irregularities. It is important to choose the right glue. It should be stronger than the one that is usually used for gluing thin paper wallpapers.

Special compounds for acrylic and vinyl products, as well as for fiberglass, are produced. Metal wallpaper must be glued to dispersion glue with a bactericide and fungicide.

Cork wallpapers do not hide the pits as well as the others, despite their thickness. Under this type of separate material need to prepare the walls more thoroughly. When sticking all varieties of washable wallpapers, it must be borne in mind that special care is required at the joints. Thickness makes any negligence affect the quality of the finish.

The glued wallpapers, although they are super washable, should not be wiped unnecessarily. They need to be washed and cleaned only to remove impurities, and to remove dust, it is enough to vacuum or walk with a soft feather panicle. If you do not want to pay for special properties, you can also make the usual coating washable. To do this, just apply 2 layers of varnish, and after drying, regularly wipe with a damp cloth.