How often does a person have a desire to update his interior? Most people experience it regularly, but, unfortunately, it is not always possible to completely change the interior at will. But do not lose heart, progress does not stand still, and this problem has become solvable. To quickly transform and update the design of any room, now it’s enough just to purchase interior vinyl stickers on the walls, ceiling or any furniture.
What are interior stickers?
These stickers are made on the basis of vinyl film. They can be applied on any desired flat surface and on almost all materials, whether metal, glass, wood or plastic. They can decorate the interior or front door, create an unusual decoration of the bathroom or toilet. And most importantly - you can glue wall stickers.
Interior stickers (as the stickers are called in a different way) are freely glued to both wallpaper and paint. Today, interior stickers are perhaps the most economical way to bring something new to the interior, to refresh it or add missing touches, without making a grandiose repair. Also, stickers should be noted if it became necessary to eliminate defects in the form of spots or cracks on the surface of the walls. In this case, the stickers will also help to save the budget and decorate the room, since there is no need for a full painting or plywood wallpaper.
Features and nuances of use
Vinyl stickers are made of vinyl film, which is waterproof, which ensures their durability and ease of care. Stickers can be wiped periodically without the use of cleaning products. Vinyl film is safe for human health, as it is an environmentally friendly material. Over time, the stickers do not fade and do not lose their brightness. They are very easy to remove, so if over time there is a need to change the interior, they can be carefully peeled off and glued new wall stickers.
Interior stickers should be carefully peeled off from paper wallpaper, since there is a risk that the wallpaper will come off with them, and also pieces of paint may remain on the sticker while the sticker is removed from a wall painted in several layers.
Types of stickers
The choice of stickers for the interior will break the mind of any buyer. They can be made both on a matte surface and on gloss. If the choice is stopped on a glossy surface, the buyer can be sure that his sticker is protected from erasing the pattern over time.
You can also divide the stickers into color, which will create a highlight of the room, and one-color - not overloading the environment. Stickers can be themed. Vinyl stickers create on any topic: wildlife, abstraction, space, love, nature, technology, for children and much more. Perhaps someone will prefer the image of your favorite city, you can buy such interior wall stickers. St. Petersburg, Venice, Paris and other magical corners of the world can get on the wall of your apartment.
Sticker manufacturers offer their customers the choice of a sticker from the many available in the range, and some companies can even sketch your room with a sticker.
Manufacturers do not stand still in the invention of new sticker designs, now mirror interior stickers have become very popular, which, in addition to the originality of the interior, will be able to visually increase the space of the room and fill it with light.
Another type of interior sticker in the form of a stencil is in great demand. This is the same vinyl sticker, but with slots designed for coloring.
You should also stop and talk a little more about some interior wall stickers. Volumetric stickers are images in 3D-volume, which will allow to realize the most daring ideas. Volumetric stickers in children's rooms are especially relevant. With their help, they will be able to practically revive their favorite cartoons in the child's room, to bloom paradise gardens in the living room.
How to glue?
Everyone will be able to easily apply interior stickers on the wall with their own hands. Adhering to a few simple rules when sticking, you can get the desired result.
So, for starters, the surface to be glued should be dry and free from dust. If the sticker is glued to a metal, glass or plastic surface, it is advisable to degrease it.
Before gluing, it is also recommended to mark on the wall around the perimeter of the future sticker. For a snug fit to the wall and smoothing the sticker, you can use a rubber spatula or a roller for wallpapering.
Each sticker on one side has a backing to which the sticky part is facing, and on the other, a protective film on top of the image. You should start sticking the sticker on top. In order to comply with the intended border, it is recommended to first bend the substrate slightly and stick the top, fix it on the wall with tape.
Then, gradually removing the backing from the sticker, smooth the sticker with a roller or trowel in the direction from the middle to the sides and from top to bottom. Thus, the substrate will gradually be removed to the end, and the sticker will need to be smoothed out well. The sticker should be firmly glued to the surface, without air bubbles.
Lastly, the protective film is carefully removed from the sticker, the sticker is wiped with a dry soft cloth. In such a simple way, anyone can stick wall stickers.
Interior stickers for children
Perhaps the most difficult choice is faced by buyers who decide to purchase interior wall stickers in the nursery. The choice here is truly huge, it all depends on the age of the child.
Stickers can be with the alphabet and help the baby learn letters faster. On the walls you can see your favorite cartoon characters, a zoo with animals or a medieval castle. On the sticker can be displayed a height meter, graphics or schedules.
Also, with the help of stickers, the nursery can be divided into zones, for example, into the game, educational and recreational areas. If there is more than one owner in the nursery, the stickers will help divide the room and will reflect the individuality of each resident.
Customer reviews
Interior stickers are notable for very positive reviews. Often, buyers say that to complete the interior they lacked just such a highlight. Many note that a correctly selected sticker dramatically changes the appearance of the room. Of course, most of the positive reviews can be read from parents who tell how thanks to the stickers they can quickly and easily fix problems such as painted or torn wallpapers in the nursery.
Where could I buy?
You can buy wall stickers in ordinary construction stores. Internet sites also offer wall stickers. You can draw interior stickers on your own using your computer by selecting a picture on the Internet, then the sticker will be made just for you.
Vinyl stickers delight buyers at an affordable price, even the most expensive ones are cheaper than replacing wallpaper or painting walls.