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Did you know that wallpapering is one of the most effective ways to hide wall flaws? This is also a lot easier to use as compared to paint. To add to this, you can also easily remove and replace wallpapers. This is one design piece that isn’t permanent so you have many options to beautify your walls.
Still comparing it with regular paint, wallpaper comes in various patterns and designs. There are also a lot of customizable choices plus it is more cost-effective. Wallpaper can stay on your walls for more than a decade, some could even last for 15 years.
Know Your Wallpaper Type
Location is the most important consideration that you should make when you want to know the type of wallpaper that you would use. For example, if you’re planning to apply some wallpaper to the kitchen walls, then you would want the type that is washable and, most preferably, also stain-resistant. Wallpapering in the nursery or playroom should be the type that you could easily scrub. Bathroom wallpapers, on the other hand, should be moisture-resistant.
Generally, there are just three kinds of wallpapers and here they are –
Pre-pasted. This type of wallpaper has been pre-coated with some adhesive. This means that there is no longer any need to cover the walls with wallpaper paste once you install it. What you will need is just a bit of water or an activator so that the dry paste is activated and ready to be used.
Non-pasted. This type is also called as dry-back wallpaper. This does not come with pre-paste, hence, you will buy an adhesive for the application. It is best to use the wallpaper paste that has been provided by your manufacturer, though.
Self-adhesive. This is, as its name suggests, a self-adhering wallpaper. This comes with a sticky film so there is no need to activate the adhesive. Self-adhesive wallpaper is pretty much like a sticker, with each strip having its own backing, one that’s easily removed during installation.
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Wallpaper Scaling
The scale of the patterns on your wallpaper will make or break the look that you create. Don’t be afraid to experiment and think outside of the box. Spaces that look like yours may look good on certain wallpaper patterns but do these represent who you are? Do these speak about your character or would you rather go for the patterns that represent you?
Don’t go with small patterns right away. Sometimes, of course, you really need to have small-scale wallpaper but when you’re in a much bigger room, then you have the leeway to use larger scale. With the right level of creativity, you should be able to make the room look more chic and glamorous.
Patterns are there for aesthetic purposes. Repeated patterns are great in hiding blemishes on your walls. Just be sure to line the edges of every panel, this could be challenging but worth your time once you perfect it.
As for geometric patterns, there are shapes that could appear too busy. The tighter the space between the shapes, the busier they look so be careful in choosing horizontal or vertical patterns.
Wallpaper Color Choices
Before finalizing your color choice, consider the room’s size, flooring material, furnishings and accent pieces first. If your furnishings have a cool hue, then you should say no to wallpaper with the same undertones. Go for colors that complement these warm colors instead. It wouldn’t be bad to pick a bold color this time.
Would you also want the wallpapered area to become your focal point? Then find something stunning and cause awe for everyone.
Be careful in automatically resorting to blue, red or yellow. Try soft or bold colors, ones that have not been tried too much in the past. You will see how much fun you’ll have by trying something new.
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