Liquid wallpaper in the hallway: what are and how to choose?

The corridor is the place where the first impression of the apartment as a whole is formed, as well as the taste and sense of style that the owners have. Therefore, it is so important to make the interior as beautiful and cozy as possible. Liquid wallpaper, gaining popularity, will help in this. Let's consider in the article how they can be applied when decorating the hallway, how to choose and use it correctly.

Liquid wallpaper for room interior decoration is a practical and beautiful solution. The apartment starts from the corridor, so it is important to make the decoration high quality, and liquid wallpaper in the hallway cope with this task very well.

By the method of applying to the walls, and by the appearance of the finished coating, liquid wallpaper more closely resembles decorative plaster.

The advantages of liquid wallpaper are:

• ease of application, even a beginner will cope with the work;
• sound and heat insulation;
• antistatic properties due to the natural raw materials included in the composition;
• hide the imperfections of the walls, aligning small potholes;
• fire safety;
• allows you to create a variety of design options;
• easy to repair scratches.

Despite the huge number of advantages, cons were also found:

• do not tolerate high humidity;
• easily damaged, but at the same time easily restored;
• dry for a long time - up to three days;
• over time, dust accumulates on the surface.

Liquid wallpapers, like ordinary ones, come in several forms. It depends on the raw materials used in their production. therefore Before buying, you should carefully study all the categories, and choose the most suitable for your request.

The basis of this type is paper. Such wallpapers are not always suitable for the hallway, as they are unstable to moisture. And also they get dirty quite quickly, and it is almost impossible to clean them. The service life is short.

Basis - paper and silk fibers. Such wallpapers are quite durable. The service life is long, but nevertheless they are sensitive to any mechanical influences.

This type of liquid wallpaper is the most durable and durable. Due to the stone material added to the composition, the wallpaper is considered textured. The most suitable option for the hallway. The disadvantage of this type is the high cost of the material.

This material is available in white granules, which when mixed become white. It is very convenient to use if you want to create your own color. It is enough to add the necessary color to the mass.

The color of the wallpaper in the hallway depends not only on the chosen design, but also on the lighting.

• If the hallway is small and the amount of light is limited, then It is worth giving preference to light tones. It is best to consider a combination of white and yellow.

• If you want to emphasize furniture, it is better to choose shades of ivory. And also cream shades look favorably.

• To create an interior with notes of freshness, use combinations of blue and cyan.

• Sometimes the layout of the premises cannot be fixed, but they will come to the rescue red and gray colors.

• If your hallway has high ceilings, and the furniture is made in bright colors, then Brown wall decoration is a good option.

Hallway walls are regularly tested for strength by touching their hands and clothes. And pets are not averse to sharpening their claws there. And the doors - they also tirelessly touch the walls. Therefore, it is so important to choose the right liquid wallpaper.

Of course, the choice depends not only on the material, but also on the wishes and budget of the owner. Among the types of ready-made mixtures, one should choose those in which stone chips are added. But despite the fact that the coating is durable, it should also be varnished.

It is very beneficial to combine shades of dark and light. Let the bottom be dark, and a light top will help to visually increase the space.

Whatever type of wallpaper you choose, remember that additional coating with varnish, preferably alkyd, will extend the life of the coating. And also such a surface is much easier to wipe from dust.

Decorating walls in a house with liquid wallpaper is not a quick process. In order to prepare the composition, it takes from 10 to 12 hours. To get the result the way you want to see, it is worth preparing the mixture correctly. Here are some suggestions.

• Before you start kneading, read the instructions. Water is needed just as much as indicated in the instructions.
• Before mixing, water is first poured into the container, and only then the dry mixture is poured. The whole volume at once.
• Kneading liquid wallpaper is better with your hands. When mixed with a drill, long fibers are destroyed, which affects the appearance. The mixture is absolutely safe, since environmentally friendly raw materials are used in the production.
• Immediately calculate the area that you need to cover with the composition. If you make a smaller volume of wallpaper, then there is a risk of a different shade after drying. Manufacturers produce mixtures weighing 1 kg, which is designed for 4-6 square meters. m square.

When the solution is ready, it must be applied to the wall. To do this, you need a spatula, grater, trowel. Consider the steps of applying to the wall.

1. The finished solution is laid out on the wall with a spatula. The volume should be small. Then with a spatula it must be leveled to a thickness of 2 mm. The tool must be moved evenly without separation.
2. After 1 sq. m of the wall, the grater must be moistened in water and walk on the applied layer. Thus, you remove the grooves and fill the voids.
3. Follow the previous 2 points until you fill the entire wall. At the end of the treatment, it is worth again walking along the surface with a grater dipped in water.

Sometimes you want to bring something unusual into your interior, for example, to make a drawing. Liquid wallpaper is very good for this. One has only to adhere to a certain algorithm of work.

1. Apply the desired pattern to the wall with a pencil or marker.
2. Now fill the drawing with the mixture from the center to the edges.
3. After application leave to dry for 1 day.
4. Check if everything is exactly what you have done. If there is something that has gone beyond the contour, then you need to remove it with a knife.
5. Cover the finished pattern with masking tape.

You can create an unusual design with combining liquid wallpaper with other materials. This is always a bold decision, but it should be approached very responsibly. It is important that the materials complement each other favorably, performing the role of one composition.

Unique hallway interior will help inserts from vinyl or non-woven wallpaper. This is a classic combination option, so it can be used in any design.

If you prefer natural and environmentally friendly materials, then your option is canvases made of wood, cork and stone. These materials are very durable, but, unfortunately, unstable to temperature extremes and high humidity.

Another popular material is decorative rock. It is a durable and environmentally friendly material. With it, you can focus on details such as a mirror or doorway. Very often corners are decorated with a decorative stone. It looks very impressive.

For a spectacular and original design, you can use decorative plaster. The main thing is to comply uniformity in the layers.

A vivid example of applying liquid wallpaper with a pattern. A light cream shade is used as the main color, and the picture itself is made in contrasting dark.

Bright wallpaper in the hallway allows you to visually expand the space. And also they harmoniously emphasize the height of the ceilings.

Bright colors can also be used in the corridor. The example in the photo confirms this. A rich pink shade brings notes of ease and joy to the room.

In this example, a combination of liquid wallpaper with a decorative stone. The design is made in bright colors, which looks very impressive and practical.

A vivid example of combining liquid wallpaper with vinyls. Such compositions can be performed both on overall areas and on small ones.

Bright and unusual wall design in the hallway. Used in several contrasting shades. Soft and smooth lines make the interior unique.

For how to choose and apply liquid wallpaper to the wall, see the next video.