Liquid wallpaper in the corridor: what are they and how to choose the right one?

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 of the owners. Therefore, it is so important to make the interior as beautiful and comfortable as possible. Liquid wallpaper, which is gaining popularity, will help in this. Let's consider in the article how they can be applied when decorating a hallway, how to choose and use them correctly.

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

By the method of application to the walls, and by the appearance of the finished coating, liquid wallpaper is more reminiscent of decorative plaster.

The advantages of liquid wallpaper are:

• ease of application, even a beginner can handle the job;
• sound and heat insulation;
• antistatic properties due to the natural raw materials included in the composition;
• hide the imperfections of the walls, leveling out small potholes;
• fire safety;
• allows you to create a variety of design options;
• easy to restore scratches.

Despite the huge number of advantages, there were also disadvantages:

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

Liquid wallpapers, like ordinary wallpapers, come in several types. It depends on the raw materials that are used in their production. That's why 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 pretty quickly, and it is almost impossible to clean them. The service life is short.

The basis is paper and silk fibers. These wallpapers are quite durable. The service life is long, but still they are sensitive to any mechanical stress.

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 produced in white granules, which turn white when mixed. It is very convenient to use if you want to create your own color. It is enough to add the required 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 colors. It is best to consider the combination of white and yellow.

• If you want to emphasize the furniture, then it is better to choose shades of ivory. And also creamy shades look beneficial.

• To create an interior with a touch of freshness, use combinations of blue and cyan colors.

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

• If your hallway has high ceilings, and the furniture is made in light colors, then an excellent option would be brown wall decoration.

The walls of the hallway are regularly tested for strength by touching hands and clothes. And pets are not averse to sharpening their claws there. And the doors - they also touch the walls relentlessly. 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, it is worth choosing those to 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 the light top will help to visually increase the space.

Whichever type of wallpaper you choose, remember that additional coating with varnish, preferably alkyd, will extend the service 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 that you want to see, it is worth preparing the mixture correctly. Here are some tips.

• Read the instructions before you start kneading. Water is needed just as much as indicated in the instructions.
• Before mixing, water is first poured into the container, and only after that the dry mixture is poured. The entire volume at once.
• It is better to knead liquid wallpaper with your hands. When mixed with a drill, long fibers are destroyed, which affects the appearance. The mixture is absolutely safe, since the production uses environmentally friendly raw materials.
• Calculate the area to be covered with the compound immediately. If you make a smaller amount 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 sq. m area.

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

1. The finished solution is laid out on the wall with a spatula. The volume should be small. After that, it must be leveled with a spatula to a thickness of 2 mm. The tool must be moved evenly without pulling away.
2. After 1 sq. m walls, the grater must be moistened in water and walked over the applied layer. This will remove the grooves and fill in the voids.
3. Follow the previous 2 points until you have completed the entire wall. At the end of the treatment, it is worth once again walking over the surface with a grater soaked in water.

Sometimes you want to add something unusual to your interior, for example, make a drawing. Liquid wallpaper works very well for this. One has only to adhere to a certain algorithm of work.

1. Draw the desired pattern onto the wall using 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 applied. 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 using 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, fulfilling the role of one composition.

To make the interior of the hallway unique will help vinyl or non-woven wallpaper inserts... This is a classic combination, 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, they are not resistant 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 a doorway. Very often, corners are decorated with decorative stones. It looks very impressive.

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

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

Light wallpaper in the hallway allows you to visually expand the space. They also harmoniously emphasize the height of the ceilings.

In the corridor, you can also use bright colors. The example in the photo confirms this. A rich pink hue 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 light colors, which looks very effective and practical.

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

Bright and unusual wall design in the hallway. Several contrasting shades were used. Soft and flowing lines make the interior unique.

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