Features of using a laminate for wall decoration in the living room

Increasingly, for the decoration of the walls of the living room in Russian apartments, a laminate is chosen. This material combines practical and aesthetic functions, for which it is appreciated by customers. In addition, laminate flooring is a fairly budget option for surface cladding and fits well into the interior of most modern styles.

This finishing material is becoming increasingly relevant, as it has many advantages.

• Low cost. On the walls of this product is little exposed to mechanical stress, and therefore you can choose the most budget option.
• it wear resistant material, and when used on the wall, sparing conditions are created.
• It is possible to mount it yourself and not spend money on finisher services.
• This material easy to clean: it is enough to wipe it with a cloth sometimes.
• Modern building stores offer wide range of varieties colors, textures, among which even the most demanding buyer will surely choose the most suitable option for a particular living room.
• Possesses good soundproofing qualities.

Before choosing a material for decorating the living room, it is also important to study the disadvantages of the products. So, applies to them vulnerability of the material to the influence of aggressive operating conditions. For example, it may deteriorate in high humidity or in sudden temperature fluctuations.

When choosing a shade of decoration, it is important to rely not only on personal preferences, but also on the specifics of lighting, the number of windows, and style. The room can use both cold and warm colors. If the windows face south, it is better to give preference to the first option.

Often the walls can serve as a background for her, and then objects of a dark color will look beautiful against a light background. If the furniture is made in bright colors, then the laminate should have a deep saturated shade. Naturally, that with the help of the color scheme, an integral image is created from walls, floors and doors. Therefore, it is better to install one type of laminate on these surfaces - then the living room will look voluminous and modern.

To demonstrate the rigor and respectability of the house, you can choose gray or brown. For bold owners, a laminate with inserts of saturated bright color is suitable. If there is not enough light in the room, then yellow decoration is suitable: it will fill the living room with warmth and light. Do not be afraid to use bright colors: they will invigorate and cheer you up, although when using saturated colors it is important not to overdo it.

To decorate the walls in the living room, it is allowed to use the same laminate that is used for the floor. However, you can choose thinner products and low-class products, because the load on the wall covering is much less than on the floor surface.

It can be mounted both on a wooden frame and on a smooth surface. The panels are fastened to each other with locks, which ensures the strength and durability of the structure. Another type of fastening is in demand: Lock lock or groove lock. Such a laminate is also attached to a wooden grid using brackets or studs.

Another variation on the installation method is adhesive laminate. It is a product with smooth edges, and the panels are glued when installed with each other with silicone or liquid nails. This is a good option if the owners want to experiment with the design of the living room. For example, you can glue different types of coating on the texture. To save on buying, do not take a wear-resistant laminate of class 31 or 32: these samples are used to finish the floor, and a budget copy of class 21 is suitable for walls.

To laminate flooring successfully fits into the interior, it is important to consider the style of the living room. Listen to designers' advice on the use of coatings in the decoration of a modern interior.

• If the hall is made in style country then choose dark texture materials. For example, imitation of a log will harmoniously look.

• In the living room high tech it is better to give preference to the glossy structure of the laminate.

• For neoclassical imitation of light noble wood is suitable.

• For wall decoration in a room in style eclecticism it is allowed to use a variety of textures in unpredictable colors, but at the same time you need to try to avoid excessive variegation.

• For fashion style provence Choose a laminate of soft, neat shades, such as bleached oak.

• If the interior uses style modern, then it is customary to use beige or mustard tones in the decoration. You can provide for plant imitation.

• For avant-garde a laminate of saturated shades is suitable, black and white options will look good.

• IN japanese style designers like to use mostly gray tones. The texture of the material should be restrained and elegant.

• For swiss chalet Give preference to walnut or ash wood.

The adhesive laminate is attached to a vertical surface by means of a special solution, liquid nails or with the use of mounting foam.

There are no general rules for working with a wall laminate, since this type of decoration is used in living rooms not so long ago. But it is better to follow a certain order of work.

• Prepare tools: hammer, level, hacksaw or jigsaw, wooden block for tamping, glue.
• Level the work surface, it should be smooth and dry. If necessary, install a crate or apply drywall.
• Mount panels vertically, horizontally or diagonally, depending on the design.
• Fasten the elements together with glue.
• If a crate is used, then the use of kleimers will be required.
• Lastly, additional parts are mounted: skirting boards and corners. Without them, the wall would not look complete.

Listen to a few more recommendations from experts.

• Glue the laminate of light varieties on glue to avoid a heavy load. If these are heavy panels, then it is better to use a crate and use special fasteners.
• During operation, leave a temperature seam or gap so as not to create excessive stress in the plane.
• Carry out work only in the absence of humidity and sharp temperature drops.

Explore interesting ideas for placing panels on living room walls.

• Laminate sheathed accent wall. Such an insert looks very impressive. Many designers prefer to use the laminate only on one wall in the living room.

• The example clearly demonstrates that the dark tones of the laminate are best used in spacious halls and living rooms.

• Material with mirror inserts creates the effect of the depth of the room. Those present have the impression that another room is hidden behind the wall.

• A light-colored vertical laminate can visually increase the height of the living room ceilings.

• Pay attention to the idea of ​​arranging herringbone panels. In this case, the floor finish smoothly flows into the wall. The unusual layout makes the room taller and blends nicely with the backlight.