Is it worth painting ordinary wallpaper: how correctly and with what? Is it possible to additionally paint non-woven wallpaper?

July 23, 2017
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Is it possible to paint vinyl wallpaper, and how to achieve high-quality results? Previously, I was often interested in this question, but now, having experience and knowledge, I will answer it myself. I am sure that this information will help beginners quickly update their home interior.

About painting vinyl wallpaper

Can you paint or not?

I’ll say right away that there are special paintable vinyl wallpapers on sale, i.e. The question of painting this material, in principle, disappears by itself. But is it possible to paint wallpaper without painting? It all depends on what type of vinyl wallpaper is glued to the wall.

As you know, this finishing material comes in two types:

• On paper based . It is not advisable to paint such canvases, as there is a risk of moisture penetrating under the top vinyl layer, which will lead to them sticking off the wall. True, some paper-based wallpapers successfully withstand this operation, but, in any case, you will have to make a decision at your own peril and risk;

• Non-woven base. These fabrics are more resistant to moisture, so there is no risk of them peeling off. However, during the painting process some problems may arise - uneven coloring as a result of the porous structure of the vinyl foam, as well as the appearance of the color of the wallpaper. I will tell you how to solve them below.

From this we can conclude that it is better to immediately purchase trellises for painting if you plan to repaint the walls over time.

For frequent repainting of walls, it is better to purchase glass wallpaper for painting. High quality models These canvases can withstand up to 20 repaintings. Moreover, their service life can reach 50 years.

Which paint to choose

To paint vinyl wallpaper, use water-based paint. The fact is that this paint and varnish material has good adhesion. In addition, it has several other important advantages:

• No smell. This is due to the fact that the composition does not contain organic solvents - water is used instead;
• Environmental friendliness. After painting the walls, it is absolutely not necessary to leave your home, as is the case with using oil paint;
• Drying speed. This indicator depends on the time during which the water evaporates from the surface of the walls, i.e. on average, the paint dries within a few hours;

• Possibility of tinting. Thanks to this, you can give the walls any color or shade. The only thing is that you need to choose the right color (combination of colors) and its proportions;
• Durability. High-quality water-dispersed paints do not crack or lose color, as a result of which they can last more than 10 years.

It must be said that there are several types of water-dispersion paints on sale:

• Acrylic;
• Latex;
• Silicone, etc.

This usually confuses newbies and makes it difficult to choose. In reality, it does not matter at all what type of polymer the paint contains. The main thing is to pay attention to the following characteristics when choosing:

• Gloss level. The coating can be matte, semi-gloss, or less often glossy;

• Level of moisture resistance and abrasion. Conventionally, paints can be divided according to this indicator into three types - non-moisture-resistant, moisture-resistant and water-resistant. If the former cannot withstand the effects of the vaga at all, then the latter can be subjected to careful wet cleaning. Waterproof ones can withstand direct contact with water and even detergents.

The choice of moisture resistance depends on the room in which you want to paint the wallpaper. For example, in the bedroom you can even use non-moisture resistant paint. For a kitchen or children's room, it is more advisable to use a waterproof coating.

Another important point– this is the quality of the paint, which depends solely on the manufacturer. Below are paint and varnish materials from some manufacturers that have proven themselves:

Prices are current in the summer of 2017.

Painting technology

Painting vinyl wallpaper includes several basic steps:

The instructions for doing the work look like this:

Illustrations	Description of actions
	Tools and materials: Paint roller. If the wallpaper has deep relief, you should use a roller with medium or even long pile for painting; Roller container. You can purchase a special tray or use any flat container; Paint brush. It must be of high quality so that the lint does not come out of it; Primer. If you have vinyl wallpaper to be painted, you can use a transparent universal acrylic primer. If the wallpaper is ordinary and has color, it is better to treat it with pigmented primer. It will not only improve the adhesion of the paint to the base, but will also paint the canvas white. Color. It will be needed to give the paint a certain color if it is initially white.
	Surface preparation: The wallpaper must be cleared of any possible contamination. To do this, they need to be wiped with a damp sponge; you can even use soapy water; Then the surface should be allowed to dry, after which it can be treated with a primer. If you paint foam vinyl, it is advisable to coat the surface with primer several times to close all the pores. Let me remind you that the primer is applied in thin, even layers, with mandatory drying between layers. IN normal conditions The primer dries in one and a half to two hours.
	Paint preparation: Before use, any water-dispersion paint must be shaken thoroughly; If the paint is too thick, add some large number water and stir; If the paint is white, to give it specific color, add color to it. To determine the amount of color, first mix it with a small amount of paint. Then, in the taught proportions, add the color to the main volume of the paint and varnish material. Wait for the wallpaper to dry, then apply a second layer of coating.

Beginners often wonder if they can put wallpaper on paint? If the paint is waterproof and does not peel off, then in principle you can glue it. But, it’s better to take the time and prepare the surface properly.

Here, in fact, are all the main nuances of painting vinyl wallpaper.

Conclusion

Now you know whether vinyl wallpaper can be painted and how to do it correctly. But before you get started, I recommend watching the video in this article. And if you haven’t found the answer to a question on the topic raised, ask it in the comments, and I will be happy to answer you.

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Today we will figure out how to paint non-woven wallpaper. This is a rather specific material and everything must be done efficiently. All the work can be done with your own hands and your costs will be reduced only to materials. Also in the video in this article and photos you can watch the whole process and do everything quickly.

Before choosing a coloring method, you need to deal with one issue. Why are non-woven wallpapers so relevant and what are their advantages? After all, the wallpaper itself has a different structure.

So:

• It should immediately be noted that non-woven fabric is an environmentally friendly material. It is produced on the basis of cellulose fibers. This type of wallpaper does not contain chlorine, PVC and other elements that have a negative effect on the human body.
• The wallpaper coating has a two-layer texture, in connection with which virtually every drawing is formed on the canvas.
• You can repaint the finishing material more than 6 times. To do this, you just need to select the required shade of water-based paint and stock up on a roller.
• The material is not afraid of moisture. It is not distorted during operation. Therefore, it is often used in the bathroom (see) or in the dining room.
• Wallpaper is resistant to mechanical defects.
• Very well breathable and breathable.
• Have highest class fire protection.

Painting wallpaper

What to paint non-woven wallpaper is decided before painting, because this is only the final stage of finishing. There are a lot of painting materials on the sales market, their prices vary, but you should give preference to European brands that have already gained trust.

Paint: types, properties, differences

For indoor work, all kinds of water-soluble paints are used.

The binder composition of paints is divided into three categories:

Acrylic variety	More known species. From among useful properties worth highlighting: resistance to abrasion, good water resistance, also very large selection colors and flowers. The acrylic base allows the use of paint in buildings with high humidity.
Water soluble paint	Affordable paint, price itself, is almost the only plus. It is afraid of humidity, and the range of colors leaves much to be desired. They are used only for painting surfaces in dry rooms.
	The main advantages of a latex base are: Increased moisture resistance, silky opaque surface. In addition to all this, the composition lays down in an extremely thin film. Latex paints can be divided into types, which will depend on the gloss. Differences of this type different companies They are marked differently on labels - these are either numbers, or the difference is written in the content of the name itself.

Preparation of materials and tools

It is better to choose paint for wallpaper latex based, as it dries within five hours. The most important working tool is a roller (see). It is necessary to choose it based on what kind of pattern we need.

• When painting glass wallpaper, you can choose several types of paint, but it is worth remembering that the paint is water based safer than alkyd.
• Paint on alkyd based gives a durable film, thanks to it, the surface can be washed. Since such paint prevents the penetration of air and water, and contains substances that can harm human health, the use of this paint in residential premises is contraindicated.

Painting non-woven wallpaper

Wallpaper is painted after it has been applied to the surface. And for high-quality gluing, it is necessary to adhere to gluing technology.

The first stage includes surface preparation:

• Cleaning the surface from old paint(see) and wallpaper;
• Surface leveling;
• Primer of walls or ceiling.

After cleaning the surface, they begin gluing with non-woven wallpaper.
Before gluing new wallpaper, you should prepare the walls for the process.

• To do this, you should remove the previous coating from the surface as best as possible; if they do not lag well enough from the walls or ceiling, they should be moistened warm water, wait a while and continue removal using a spatula.
• In older buildings, multi-layer wallpaper is used; because of this, the removal procedure will have to be repeated more than once.
• Before pasting, it is necessary to repair all cracks, wash off the old whitewash, and also prime the surface to be pasted (see).
• When choosing wallpaper glue, you need to choose a glue that has antifungal properties, increased moisture resistance, does not leave stains and has high adhesive properties, is easy to stir and does not form lumps.

Attention: It is not advisable to skimp when choosing glue, since not all brands of glue guarantee a good result. You should read the information about the adhesive on the packaging; there are instructions for use, since many adhesives are made for a specific type of wallpaper.

• After cutting the rolls into sheets, it is necessary to cover the surface to be glued with glue. To do this, use a brush or roller, then proceed to pasting the surface with wallpaper, from the window towards the doorway.
• Then each wallpaper sheet is smoothed from the center to the edges to remove air and wrinkles. It is necessary to ensure that the adhesive does not get on the front surface of the wallpaper.

Attention: To avoid wallpaper peeling off from the surface, it is necessary to close the room for a couple of days. There should be no drafts.

Painting process

After the wallpaper has completely dried, you can begin painting it. Water-based paint should be poured into the prepared tray, then a roller should be rolled out in the tray until it is completely saturated with paint.

• It is recommended to use a foam roller or one with long pile; this ensures the most effective coating of the canvas.
• It is necessary to apply paint from above, although this is not of fundamental importance.
• Use a roller to paint the surface using vertical movements and light pressure. Achieve the maximum on the first try good result it won't work. To improve the result, poorly painted areas need to be painted again. Staining can be repeated several times until you get the perfect result.
• If, as a result of wallpapering, an air bubble has formed under the surface, it must be removed by carefully piercing the canvas with a needle. After piercing, the area must be painted again.
• It is better to paint the places where the roller does not reach (plinths, corners) with a brush. Be sure to glue the baseboard masking tape, this will help avoid staining the baseboard with paint. After work, the tape can be easily removed. You can also use tape to protect all areas where it is not desirable for paint to come into contact.

Paint tinting

Most manufacturers offer the consumer ready-made colors, but not in every case the factory paint matches the design. You need to purchase some paint and use the color to get the desired result.

There are 2 tinting methods:

Manually

We purchase the desired color, and by adding to the paint and mixing we obtain the desired result. Don’t forget that the more color we add, the brighter the color of the paint. We also remember that when completely dry, the shade of the paint becomes lighter, and as a result, the dried paint will differ from the original. Attention: When working with color, you must be extremely careful and careful. After adding the color, you need to apply the resulting composition to a small area of ​​the surface. And after final drying, you can see whether something needs to be added or not.

Computer tinting

On at the moment, a large number retail outlets offers a computer tinting service. You just need to place an order with the required color. The computer will make an accurate calculation and you will get the desired shade. The advantage is that if there is not enough paint, you can order it again and you will receive an identical version of the previous order.

Changing the color of the room

To work you need:

• Masking tape;
• Roller (foam or with pile);
• Dye;
• Tray for using paint.

Attention: Before painting the pasted surface, make sure that the glue is dry. The pasted surface is degreased and clean. If everything is in order, we begin to work.

• It is necessary to attach the tape to those places where paint contamination is possible.
• Pour paint into the container and roll it with a roller to saturate it. Remove excess paint by running a roller along the edges of the tray surface.
• It is necessary to roll the roller over the surface several times. The pressure should not be strong, this will help avoid drips on the surface. Paint hard-to-reach places with a brush.
• Painting the wall starts from the top. This way you will avoid contaminating yourself and the floor. It is necessary to move the ladder already above the painted surface. If you plan to apply more drawings, wait until the paint is completely dry.

Now you know how to paint non-woven wallpaper for painting; you can’t rush here, because in a hurry you can easily miss the details. And they are quite important and can ruin appearance finishing.

You can update the interior of your apartment and spend a minimum of effort by painting the room new fashionable color. To understand whether painting will harm your wallpaper, you need to figure out what types there are and which ones you have installed.

It’s better not to touch paper ones!

Paper wallpaper is the most inexpensive and traditional look wall covering. They come in single-layer and double-layer (duplex). The duplex looks quite durable, and sometimes has an interesting relief texture. However, don't be fooled! Ordinary paper products, even two-layer ones, may not survive a color change.

What about vinyl and non-woven?

Vinyl wallpaper, although it mostly has a paper base, is more durable and moisture-resistant than paper. There are three types of such materials: foamed vinyl, kitchen vinyl (the name speaks for itself, they can also be used for finishing bathrooms) and flat vinyl, which is also called silk-screen printing, or satin.

Non-woven options come in two types: on a non-woven base with top layer made of foamed vinyl, and completely made of non-woven fabric. Rolls of this material are very durable and resistant to mechanical stress.

So, is it possible to paint vinyl and non-woven wallpaper? Of course you can!

• As for vinyl wallpaper, it is advisable to paint foamed vinyl first. This means that the strength of the material will allow you to apply paint to them anyway. But will silk-screen printing become more beautiful after this?
• Non-woven fabric, due to its strength, can be repainted in different colors from five to ten times.

If renovations are just planned...

If you are just planning a renovation, then you don’t need to think about which wallpapers you can and cannot paint, and whether your already covered walls are suitable for painting. The consultant in the store will tell you which wallpaper and which paint is best to paint in order to do everything correctly and get a good result.

As a rule, specialized stores have a large selection of special finishing materials for painting. They can be either paper (only much denser than duplex), or vinyl, or non-woven. The main difference between such wallpapers and decorative ones is their greater density and application. special technologies for their manufacture.

How to paint correctly?

If you choose paintable vinyl, you will have several options for using it. When painting the walls directly, the result will be a canvas of uniform color. At the same time, if the wallpaper is painted for the first time, it is better to paint it in two layers.

When using the method of applying paint from the inside out (about it, as well as about other nuances of wallpaper and painting work), the pattern will “protrude” on the surface. In this case, the walls should be pasted over only after all the rolls have completely dried. There is another solution - to apply paint, which will then appear directly on the wall, but this naturally requires more preparation, but has its advantages.

Video: do-it-yourself technology

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Discussion:

Yuri said:

Surprised by those who DIDN'T succeed in painting paper wallpaper! This is the simplest option, we paint with water-based paint, corners and other narrow places with a brush, the main part is covered with a roller. I painted, everything is fine. Before painting, if there are loose fragments, then they need to be connected to good glue. What's your problem?
You don’t need to paint vinyl with water-based paints, you can try acrylic ones.

Iva said:

I painted vinyl wallpaper on a paper base. The very structure of the wallpaper was like wrinkled (crumpled) leather. Painted water-dispersion paint(I painted whatever was at hand). The paint took a long time to dry because... the base is a poorly absorbent surface of vinyl wallpaper, so I had to add paint wallpaper glue. In the end, it still turned out ugly (it is not uniformly painted, the paint gets into the folds and runs off). I washed it away, sold the apartment and moved to another))

Non-woven wallpaper – popular material For decorative design walls They are made from environmentally friendly pure materials, have a double layer, which makes them dense and resistant to mechanical stress. Non-woven wallpaper for painting makes it possible to change the design of the wallpaper up to 7 times. At the same time, the appearance and structure of the wallpaper does not suffer. To paint wallpaper, you need to choose a suitable paint that will provide a high-quality and beautiful coating.

Non-woven wallpaper is based on cellulose fibers. They are harmless to human health. The fibers are intertwined so that they provide a dense and reliable structure for wallpaper.

Due to its properties, non-woven wallpaper is a universal coating that provides surfaces with not only reliable coverage, hiding all the imperfections and defects of the walls. They allow you to experiment with wall decor by painting.

Before painting, it is important to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the wallpaper, which have a great influence on the quality of the surface finish.

It is also important to know everything about the paint you have chosen. Some important advice for you:

Wallpaper characteristics:

• Consist of environmentally friendly materials. This basis allows you to create any image on canvas.
• Wallpaper can be painted many times using water-based paint.
• They are resistant to water, do not deform, and do not lose their appearance.
• The structure of the wallpaper allows air to pass through, which ensures oxygen access to the walls.
• The wallpaper is fire resistant.

Thanks to its universal qualities, wallpaper is ideal for reusable painting with specialized materials.

What qualities should wallpaper for a bathroom have? You can read about this in our material:

Is it possible to paint non-woven wallpaper?

Exists special type non-woven wallpaper, which is intended for painting. They are usually presented in light, solid shades.

Colored non-woven wallpaper and the surface of vinyl wallpaper are also suitable for painting. In order for it to be of high quality, you need to choose suitable paints that will provide the wallpaper with an even coating.

Before painting wallpaper, it is important to familiarize yourself with some nuances that may affect the successful outcome of the finish.

• It is important to carefully finish the walls: clean them, level them, eliminate defects.
• For finishing you need to use a specialized glue designed for gluing non-woven fabric.
• The paint must be of high quality, only from a trusted manufacturer.
• Before painting the entire surface, you need to perform a test painting on a separate piece of wallpaper.

Non-woven wallpaper can be painted. This allows you to change the color and decor of the interior as soon as the old finish is no longer pleasing to the eye.

Smooth non-woven wallpaper for painting

Among the types of non-woven wallpaper for painting, there are smooth wallpapers that will help level the walls and rid them of cracks and unevenness.

Smooth wallpaper is a smooth canvas that does not contain a layer of foam vinyl. Their density may vary. Thick wallpaper is used to cover damaged surfaces.

Smooth wallpaper can consist of modified and unmodified fibers, be glued or unglued.

Advantages smooth wallpaper for painting:

• Safe for human health.
• Allows you to avoid finishing putty.
• The paint applies smoothly and evenly to the surface of the wallpaper.
• They do not shrink or become deformed after the paint dries.

Smooth wallpaper makes the surface even and smooth, which saves time on puttying the walls. They prevent the appearance and spread of cracks.

Painting non-woven wallpaper: instructions for action

Painting non-woven wallpaper assumes that the surface of the walls is already covered. But before gluing the wallpaper, it is important to do a good job preparatory work, since the quality of painting largely depends on carefully executed surface finishing.

You need to know that paint can only be applied to a dry, smooth and clean surface. Otherwise, there is a risk of paint cracking and surface deformation.

Painting is done using special tools. These can be foam rubber or rollers with long bristles.

Step by step steps:

1. Pour paint into a special tray.
2. Roll out the roller so that the paint saturates it well.
3. Squeeze out excess paint from the roller.
4. Paint the walls using vertical movements until the coating is uniform.
5. The joints are painted using brushes.

If bubbles appear on the surface during the painting process, they must be removed immediately using punctures. This will ensure even paint application.

Paint for non-woven wallpaper for painting

The paint for non-woven wallpaper should be chosen carefully. The durability of the coating, its appearance, the smoothness of the surface, and the brightness of the color depend on the quality of the paint.

Wallpaper is painted with water-based paints. It could be acrylic paints solvent-free or water-based paints. The materials are completely safe for humans.

In order to see whether the chosen one will also look good on the wallpaper, you should test it on small area surfaces.

Types of paints:

• Water-based;
• Acrylic;
• Latex dispersion.

After thinning the paint, painting should be done as soon as possible. Some types of paint, such as latex, have the ability to dry within several hours.

Non-woven wallpaper for painting: consumer reviews

The popularity of non-woven coverings among consumers can be explained by the quality of the materials from which they are made, their environmental friendliness, beautiful appearance, and cost-effectiveness.

Many users claim that the price of non-woven fabrics is too high. If we take into account the fact that wallpaper can be painted up to 7 times, then its cost can be called quite affordable. After all, with their help you can easily save on subsequent repairs.

When studying user reviews, it is important to remain unconvinced. After all, everyone's experience depends on various factors: quality of materials, surfaces and the repair itself. Which paint is best to choose, everyone decides for himself.

Distinctive features highlighted by consumers:

• Wallpaper is easy to paint with your own hands.
• You can choose suitable option from a large selection of painting materials and wallpapers.
• Wallpaper and paint are not harmful to health.
• Economical. New renovation can be done quickly and at minimal cost.

Users leave only the most enthusiastic reviews of non-woven wallpaper for painting. The only condition for high-quality wallpaper coating is careful surface preparation and selection the right materials. To do this, when purchasing, it is important to pay attention to quality certificates.

Is it possible to glue non-woven wallpaper onto water-based paint?

Very often, consumers have a question about whether it is possible to glue interlining to water-based paint. For an answer, you can turn to specialists, who in all situations advise carefully preparing the surface for a new finish.

There are cases when it is not possible to prepare the surface. Wallpaper can be glued to water-based paint only under one condition - if the highest quality paint was used for finishing, which has retained its appearance, has no cracks, and adheres firmly to the surface.

In any case, when wallpapering water-based base You can't do without a primer. It is better to cover the walls with it several times - this will protect and strengthen their surface.

Tips for gluing non-woven wallpaper:

• Pre-prime the painted surface.
• Check that the paint adheres securely to the wall using newspaper. It should be glued to the wall, torn off sudden movement without waiting for it to dry. If the paint has not come off, then you can wallpaper it.
• Glue the canvases the first time.

Non-woven wallpaper fits best on water-based surface. This is explained by their density. Quick drying prevents the paint from soaking and coming off the wall.

Non-woven wallpaper for painting (video)

Non-woven wallpaper for painting - reliable and nice option decorative wall decoration. The wallpaper is made from quality materials. Their dense structure and multi-layering make the wall surface ideal for further finishing. A wide selection of colors allows you to experiment with styles in the interior, as well as save on future renovations, since non-woven wallpaper can be painted up to 7 times. The success of a renovation generally depends on the quality of materials and surface finish.

Non-woven wallpaper in the interior (photo)

Despite the large selection of different finishing material on the shelves construction stores, wallpaper remains the most popular and in demand product for wall covering.

But one and the same interior of a room gets boring quite quickly, and dismantling the old covering and gluing a new product is a labor-intensive and costly process.

So that wallpaper does not have to be changed frequently, many designers and specialists finishing works recommend using wallpaper on vinyl based. The question of whether vinyl wallpaper can be painted pops up by itself, and the answer is yes.

Vinyl wallpaper and its features

Paintable vinyl wallpaper is a reliable and universal material, which allows you to save time on decorating and replacing cladding. Even 20 years ago, people re-walled their apartments almost every year. The reasons for this action could be different, someone was tired of the color, and someone accidentally smeared the coating, and all the work had to be done again.

Since the wallpaper was mainly paper, difficulties often arose both when applying the coating to the wall and when dismantling it.

The material easily sticks to the wall and can be painted

With the advent of vinyl wallpaper, it is difficult to carry out installation work disappeared, since the material easily sticks to the wall and can be easily removed from the surface.

Many manufacturers immediately began to create not only vinyl-based patterned wallpaper, but also paintable wallpaper. Initially, people did not have trust in this product, and the question of whether it is possible to paint vinyl wallpaper was often asked in all construction stores.

Over time, all mistrust in vinyl roll products disappeared, as the material has proven itself with the best side, as a reliable high-quality product with a long service life.

They are a two-layer or three-layer material. The bottom layer is usually thick paper or non-woven material, and the top layer is polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The middle layer is a masking layer that hides all surface irregularities. You can see a visual representation of the composition of vinyl wallpaper in the diagram below.

Today, professionals in finishing work distinguish 3 types of vinyl wallpaper:

1. Foamed. Great thick roll material, which helps remove all irregularities from the human eye wall covering And various defects surfaces. This cover can be either plain or embossed, have a preliminary color or be white or beige (for painting). Foam wallpaper is susceptible to mechanical damage due to its structure (large layer of PVC), so additional painting of the surface will not only give new look product, but will also protect it from various scratches and contacts with any objects, creating a protective layer.
2. Kitchen wallpaper. Wall products intended for the kitchen have a high density, average thickness and a low-relief surface, since the material often gets dirty and needs to be cleaned. constant care. The surface of kitchen vinyl wallpaper can be washed with water, removing all stains. If some stained areas cannot be cleaned, the coating can be repainted. Any paint intended for interior decoration, easily fits on wallpaper of this type.
3. Flat wallpaper. Only this view wall material of the entire range of vinyl products is not intended for painting. Since there are often ornaments on it different colors, and if you paint the wallpaper in one tone, the entire type of product may deteriorate.

All types vinyl covering, despite their distinctive features, have common characteristics.

Characteristics of vinyl wallpaper

Vinyl wallpaper is resistant to mechanical damage

Every interested person will ask the question: “How is it so different types coatings may have the same general characteristics?”, but this is indeed the case. Since different types of vinyl wallpaper are created by changing the thickness of the layers and shape outdoor PVC- surfaces, and the composition of the material does not change.

Vinyl wallpaper has the following characteristics:

• the excellent density of the material allows the product to be pasted by people unfamiliar with this process, since the wallpaper is not easy to tear and damage;
• are not afraid of mechanical damage (except for foam wallpaper without color);
• a huge selection of products with different relief;
• wallpaper does not fade in the sun like paper wallpaper;
• good moisture resistance. For more information about the properties of the material, watch this video:

Vinyl wallpaper is not without its drawbacks. One, but significant, flaw is the product’s lack of air conductivity, therefore, if you do not first treat the walls with an antiseptic compound or use non-specialized glue, then mold will appear on the wall under the wallpaper.

Painting wallpaper and choosing material

Use water-based, acrylic or latex compositions for painting

Before you paint vinyl wallpaper that has already been glued to the surface, you need to take care of the material and the tool with which this action will be performed.

To apply color to the surface, you will need a brush and a special painting container - a “trough”, into which paint is poured in a small amount to blot the roller.

Paint for vinyl wallpaper may have different composition, each type of coating has its own specific advantages. For painting vinyl wallpaper, the following can be used: latex and acrylic paint.

If you have children in your room, it is better to use water-based paints, which give a matte effect to the surface that does not leave handprints. Application of latex and acrylic coloring compositions, suitable for large rooms. These paints dry quickly and give a glossy surface effect.

Everyone can do facial painting

Today there are 2 popular options for painting vinyl wallpaper.

The traditional method is facial painting, which every owner can do. If the wallpaper is painted for the first time, then two layers of the product should be applied at once; in further use, one painting will be sufficient.

Method 2 may seem unusual to many, but this method of applying paint is often used specifically for vinyl wallpaper. Its peculiarity is the application of the composition with reverse side. This action is possible due to the excellent absorbent qualities of the first non-woven layer. This action will create a uniform, blurry, not saturated color.

Can be done from 5 to 10 times depending on the recommendations of the manufacturers. It is customary to apply paint to wallpaper with a roller, and only in hard to reach places a brush should be used. For more information about the secrets of the process, watch this video:

Don’t forget that specialized vinyl-based paintable wallpapers are cheaper than flat vinyl wallpapers with colored patterns applied. They usually have a large width and require additional costs for paint and tools for applying it.

From the material presented above, each person can draw conclusions for himself which vinyl wallpaper can and should be painted, and which should not be painted. But nothing is impossible, there are craftsmen who repaint flat vinyl wallpaper, tearing off the top color from colored ornaments, re-painting them with a brush in a different color, but this process is very labor-intensive, and the result is not always pleasing to the eye.