Today on the construction market there is such an abundance of all kinds of very beautiful finishing materials that it would seem difficult to come up with something more perfect. However, no. Manufacturers do not get tired to surprise the consumer, offering more and more options for decorating the premises - such as 3D wall-paper. First time you hear about these? No wonder. This know-how has only recently made itself known. But you can rest assured that in the near future they will become the most popular wall covering. Why? And now we’ll talk about this.
What it is?
So what is it - 3D wallpaper for walls? At its core, these are ordinary, albeit very high-quality, vinyl wallpapers. But the content ... But first things first.
The term 3D comes from English three-dimensional, which means three-dimensional. As you know, every object in the true world has three dimensions: length, width and height. Thanks to three-dimensional graphics, today we can recreate a pseudo-volume image. And not only on the screen, but also on paper. It is this principle that was taken as the basis for the production of such stunningly interesting material as 3D wallpaper for walls. As a result, today we have a fantastic wall covering that creates the illusion of a three-dimensional image. And this despite the fact that the surface of the wallpaper itself is smooth.
Kinds
It seemed that it was already enough that we had the opportunity to recreate a picture on our wall that was no different from the real image - for example, we can lend a hand and we can touch the dew drops on the flower shown. But no. Restless manufacturers went even further. They offer us 3D wallpapers of various kinds. There are three at the moment.
- Fluorescent wallpapers that seem normal during the day, and in the absence of lighting or in the presence of a special lamp, begin to glow.
- Wall covering with volumetric effect, which allows you to create the illusion of reality.
- 3D wallpaper for walls with stereo effect. They are great for small rooms, visually increasing them significantly.
The properties
As mentioned above, this is, in essence, vinyl wallpaper. They are made of environmentally friendly materials, the fluorescent effect is achieved by adding special mineral pigments to the paint. Produced on the basis of natural raw materials and using the latest technology, 3D wallpapers provide a very high-quality wall coating that is not afraid of mechanical (subject to a sense of proportion, of course) effects, it is perfectly washed, has a long service life.
Advantages
Excellent operational characteristics - this in itself is a huge plus. But in fairness it should be noted that ordinary wallpapers are endowed with these qualities. Then what is their advantage? Of course, the ability to create simply fantastic - without exaggeration - interiors. 3D wallpaper for walls (the photos presented in the article do not give the slightest chance to doubt it) - this is simply the dream of any designer. But even if you do not consider yourself to be among the latter, even at least at an amateur level, you have a great opportunity to create an interior in your apartment that will not be worse than that invented by a professional. Especially when you consider that their assortment (both shades and patterns) is very, very diverse.
True, they have a significant drawback. Since this is a completely new, and even innovative material, the prices offered for 3D wallpaper for walls today, of course, are impressive. On average, one square meter will have to pay from 1,000 to 1,500 rubles. But if you consider yourself a connoisseur of everything unusual and spectacular, then you certainly will never regret the amount spent. After all, this material can be used in almost any room. And how fantastically beautiful they turn out if you stick 3D wall-paper for walls in them, children's rooms - simply can not be described! In addition, the wallpaper is quite easy to use, so it is quite possible to save money by abandoning the services of professionals. And how to glue them, we will tell you now.
How to glue
Oddly enough, but rather, the preparation of the walls, rather than directly wallpapering, can cause great difficulties. The fact is that 3D wallpapers require an even, smooth and dry base. In other words, the walls should be puttied and then primed. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully remove all old wallpapers from the surface to be glued, and then be sure to walk through them with putty at least once. After carefully peel and coat with a primer. Now you can begin the process of pasting.
And 3D-wallpapers are glued to the wall in the same way as all other vinyl ones - joint to joint. And always on a quality glue from a well-established manufacturer. Its excess is removed with a sponge, and the wallpaper itself is smoothed out with a special roller. As you can see, it is quite a familiar process for many home craftsmen who have been doing DIY repairs for a long time and with high quality.