Wallpaper in the toilet: what to choose and how to paste

It so happened that the most popular and practical material for finishing the toilet is tile. But there are situations when, due to certain circumstances, its use is impossible. A very small area of the premises or limited financial possibilities make apartment owners look for alternative repair options. Previously, in such situations, the walls had to be painted or stuccoed, but recently it became very fashionable to glue the wallpaper in the toilet. Many are still skeptical about such ideas, but those who have already managed to use this option of finishing, note that it in many respects wins from ceramic coatings. So what are the advantages of wallpaper, what kinds of them are better for using for bathroom design and how to repair this room yourself? These questions will be considered in this article.

Advantages of wallpaper before other materials

When going to glue wallpaper in the toilet, first of all, it is necessary to focus on the quality of the products used. Here it is necessary to give preference to moisture-resistant options, since products on a paper and fabric basis will fail much more quickly. The correct choice will be: vinyl wallpaper, liquid coatings and fiberglass-based materials. Their use has a number of positive sides. Namely:

• Decorating the bathroom with wall-paper will cost owners much cheaper than laying tiles.

• A wide variety of colors, textures and images allows realizing the most daring and unusual design solutions.

• The use of rolls greatly facilitates the repair of the room, so you can do the work even with your own hands.

• The toilet paper finish is ideal for fans to change the situation often. If the ceramic tile is laid for many years, the roll materials can be changed almost every year.

Apparently, the use of such products is fully justified, it remains only to determine their appearance.

Recommendations for the selection of materials

Despite the fact that the walls in the toilet are practically not in contact with water, their coating should be resistant to moisture. This is due to the fact that the specificity of this room requires periodic washing of surfaces, in order to avoid the accumulation and reproduction of bacteria.

In order to keep the wallpaper in the toilet well, a special moisture-resistant adhesive should be used to fix them. It is also recommended to take care of quality ventilation, which will prevent the accumulation of moisture and condensation.

Now let's look at modern types of wallpaper and their characteristics.

Products based on vinyl

Vinyl wallpaper is made on paper basis, but, unlike the cheapest analogs, they have a moisture resistant polymer coating. Impregnation with special solutions makes this species not susceptible to settling mold fungi, which makes it possible to use them even in the bathroom.

In work, such paintings are not the easiest. Their heavy weight makes use of extremely strong and moisture resistant glue. After drying, the strips can contract, forming slits in the joints.

When choosing such material, it is necessary to pay attention to the marking, which indicates whether it can be washed. Products that show one wave can be wiped with a damp sponge. Two waves indicate that the product can be cleaned gently with detergents. A painted brush or three waves indicate a heavy-duty roll coating.

Liquid wallpaper

In the original form, liquid wallpaper has nothing to do with roll materials. Many even consider them a kind of decorative plaster. They are sold in the form of colored compounds from fine cellulose fibers. The finishing of toilet walls with wallpaper (this type) begins with mixing of the working composition, which is applied to the walls in the same way as plaster.

The positive features of this material include the ability to hide small irregularities and defects in the substrate, as well as high noise-absorbing qualities. To give the finished coating moisture resistance, it is covered with a layer of colorless varnish.

Washable products

This option is the same vinyl wallpaper, only as a basis here is the nonwoven fabric. They perfectly hide all the irregularities, do not shrink after the glue dries, and, importantly, are very resistant to moisture. Wallpaper (washable) for the toilet can have different patterns, but the most popular is the image of ceramic tiles. This option is best suited for fans of classical design of the bathroom, which for some reason can not use tiles.

Flizelinovye wallpaper can be of two types: on a glutinous basis and under painting. The first type is distinguished by the presence of an adhesive base, and the second can be covered with coloring compounds up to 10 times. Choosing self-adhesive wallpaper for the toilet, you should pay attention to their water-repellent properties, as some options do not have such qualities.

Wall-papers

Fiberglass products are made by weaving thin glass and paper threads. Initially, the canvases have a light gray color, which is then painted over with water-based paint of any shade. Excellent performance, environmental friendliness, the possibility of repeated repainting, resistance to moisture, fire safety - this is not all the positive qualities that these wallpapers have. For the toilet in the apartment is ideal. However, if we talk about the financial component of the issue, then it should be noted that fiberglass products are much more expensive than previous analogues. But if you consider the long life of such a coating, then the costs are justified.

Photo Wall Mural

Those who want to turn their bathroom into a real art object, you should look at photo wallpapers. The ability to choose an image for any style of interior and taste of the owner make these products very popular. Correctly selected drawings allow you to visually expand a small space and add refinement to it. Repair toilet paper wallpaper (this type) is difficult to do by yourself. Only a professional master will be able to paste the canvas without defects and folds, and this will lead to additional waste. Going for a purchase, it should be remembered that not all wallpapers are designed for operation in rooms with high humidity. This point is better to check with the seller before purchasing the goods.

Preparing the substrate for wallpapering

First, we'll figure out how to prepare the surface for liquid wallpaper, because this option for finishing the walls requires special preparation.

1. First of all, it is necessary to clean the wall of old materials (putty, wallpaper, paint, etc.) and any contaminants that are sure to manifest as a result of contact with water.

2. If large cracks, holes, holes and any other irregularities are present in the walls, they are closed with a spatula and putty. This is necessary in order to reduce the useless consumption of the wallpaper mixture. If the deep notches are not eliminated beforehand, sharp changes in the thickness of the decorative layer will be noticeable on the dried wall.

3. In cases where there are too many different defects on the surface, the entire wall is covered with an even layer of gypsum plaster.

4. After leveling the substrate, it should be treated with a standard primer. This work is done 3 times every three hours.

5. Immediately before the application of liquid wallpaper, the whole surface is covered with a special putty or water-based paint of white color.

As for the roll materials, then the process of preparing the walls is slightly easier. The surface is also primed, leveled with the help of the finish putty, after which it is sanded. The smooth wall is re-treated with a primer. After the substrate dries completely, you can begin to glue the wallpaper.

Application of liquid wallpaper

In order to paste liquid Wallpaper in the toilet, first of all you need to prepare a working mixture. This process can be started even at the stage of priming the surface, because according to the instructions, the solution for liquid wallpaper should be prepared for at least 6 hours.

The substance consists of three main components:

• Cellulose fibers;

• decorating mixture;

• dry glue.

In most cases, they are packed in different packages, so to mix all the components you will need a large capacity. The resulting mixture should not contain lumps. Ready-made water is gradually poured dry fibers (in strict accordance with the instructions) are mixed and left at the manufacturer's specified time.

The finished solution is picked up with a small spatula and ground on the wall with a uniform layer using a special float. The thickness of the layer is usually 3-4 mm. Thus cover the entire wall.

Working with roll products

If all the preparatory work in the bathroom is completed, you can start decorating the walls.

Much more convenient to glue the wallpaper, when the pipes are hidden in plasterboard boxes, and plumbing has not yet been installed.

1. After making sure that the wall is sufficiently smooth and dry, we begin work.

2. Measure with tape measure the height of the wall from ceiling to floor. If the selected wallpaper does not require the selection of a picture, we measure several bands at the right length (taking into account a small margin at the edges). If the bands are united by one pattern, first, on the clean and dry floor, select the ornament.

3. Depending on what material is used in this case, the adhesive can be applied in three ways: on the surface, only on the cloth or on the wall and roll at the same time. Taking into account the manufacturer's recommendations, we glue the wallpaper in the toilet.

4. Start to cover the wall better from one of the corners. For the first strip, you can make a vertical markup. So you will be sure that the wallpaper is located on the wall without a slope. All subsequent canvases are glued to butt, carefully blurring the seams between the rows.

5. Using a special rubber roller roll out the wallpaper, displacing from under them the remains of air. It is desirable that before the adhesive dries completely in the room there are no drafts and sharp temperature changes.

Useful Tips for Choosing the Color of Wallpapers

• It is not recommended to decorate the wall in the toilet in too bright colors. There are more topical low-key colors, such as: green, blue, beige, sand, peach.

• If you need to visually expand the space of the room, choose a light-colored wallpaper with wide horizontal stripes and small images.

• When buying a wallpaper, keep in mind that products from different lots often differ in color. In a roll, this difference can be almost imperceptible, but on the wall the difference will be evident.

Since in our time the financial component of repair interests all in the first place, it is necessary to pay attention to the price of various roll materials.

So, the average cost of vinyl products is 500 rubles for one roll. The price of non-woven coatings starts from 2000 rubles for the same amount. Wallpaper for painting will cost the buyer from 300 rubles per roll, and the products of fiberglass for 50-150 rubles more. The average cost of the composition for liquid wallpaper is 1000 rubles per package.

We hope the information stated in this article will be useful for you and will be useful in the process of transforming the toilet facilities. Easy repair to you!