Interior decoration is an important part and the final stage of construction country house. Many people do not think about this during the construction of the foundation and installation of the log house, installation of communication systems. But when the house is already under the roof, the utility networks have been installed, the question arises of how to decorate the inside of a wooden house. Finishing “to zero” is not suitable for everyone, and it also requires special treatment of the walls with paint and varnish compounds. In addition, a house with such decoration looks empty and uncomfortable.
I want the materials to be durable, reliable, but at the same time inexpensive. And the resulting interior turned out to be cozy, comfortable and attractive. In addition, when arranging a wooden house, it is important that the products are environmentally friendly, preserve the naturalness of the structure and maintain a comfortable indoor microclimate. Today the market offers a lot of finishing materials. In this article we will look at how to cover the interior walls of a wooden house inexpensively and beautifully.
Features of the choice of finishing materials
- Pay attention to the markings. The designation E1 says that the building materials are intended for residential premises, E2 - for the hallway, kitchen, toilet, utility rooms, E3 - for public and industrial premises;
- If you use finishing materials made of wood, you can choose a class and quality that is worse than required. After this, modify the products and bring them into an aesthetic appearance yourself. For example, sand and sand, varnish and/or paint, impregnate with protective compounds, trim if necessary. Thus, you will spend less financial resources than when purchasing high-class materials;
- For rooms with high humidity (bathrooms, balconies, basements, cellars, etc.), choose moisture-resistant materials. If you use wooden products, be sure to treat products with protective agents against the negative effects of moisture, rot and mold;
- Choose eco-friendly natural materials for furnishing a wooden house. They would look inappropriate in such a structure plastic double glazed windows or panels. They will disrupt the environmental friendliness of the house, introduce disharmony and only spoil the interior;
- Choose durable, reliable materials and do not forget about the quality of finishing work. Remember that a wooden frame gradually shrinks, which can lead to cracks. Think over this point in advance so as not to make repairs every 3-5 years and not replace damaged cladding.
Cannot be used
Before determining how to sheathe the inside of a wooden house, let’s look at what materials are not suitable. When finishing, you need to abandon plastic panels and linoleum. Such products are characterized by availability and cost-effectiveness, high resistance to moisture, a wide selection of colors, and easy installation. However advantages of PVC cover artificiality and lack of environmental friendliness. They emit a sharp toxic odor when heated, collect dust, and allow air and steam to pass through.
Linoleum is a popular affordable flooring but is not recommended for wood floors. It is not environmentally friendly and requires careful preparation of the base, since the material can only be laid on flat surface. In addition, in wooden house it doesn't look very appropriate. In rare cases, linoleum can be laid in utility rooms or basement. However, even there it is better to lay the usual wooden boards.
OSB, fiberboard or chipboard panels are also not suitable, since harmful industrial glue is used in the manufacture of materials. In addition, these are the most environmentally friendly products that are made from wood waste. They do not have a very aesthetic appearance, so such materials are often used for rough finishing. It is also not recommended to use laminate flooring. It is not resistant to moisture, slippery and cold.
MDF wall panels are a foreign analogue of fiberboard, which is more environmentally friendly, since toxic resins and enzymes are not used when gluing individual elements. Such panels are easy to attach directly to walls. They come in a variety of designs and color scheme. However, they are not at all resistant to high humidity and wear.
The panels listed above are not strong enough and are not resistant to moisture. In addition, they are fire hazardous and not very attractive in appearance. When covered with such panels, the room looks more like an office or study than a living room.
But what to choose then and what is the best way to sheathe the walls inside a wooden house? A suitable option would be natural materials made of wood with protective impregnation. These can be planed and sanded boards, lining, veneer and other similar products. Let's take a closer look at what materials are best for finishing. country house from timber or logs.
Wooden finishing materials
Let us immediately note that the most suitable option would be wooden lining. This available material with an attractive appearance, environmentally friendly and natural, easy to install and maintain. Thin slats are used for both ceilings and walls. If you want to create an effect log house, choose a block house that imitates a rounded log. One surface of the block house is semicircular, and the other is flat.
Lining is the best combination of price, quality, appearance and environmental friendliness. But if you are willing to pay, choose luxury natural wood materials. This cork panels and solid wood panels.
Cork is a modern material that is environmentally friendly, high quality, strength and durability, luxurious appearance. They tolerate high humidity well and are suitable for every type of room. The only but significant disadvantage is the very high cost.
Solid boards or solid wood panels are also an expensive option, but they are also very reliable and of high quality, as they are made entirely of natural elite wood. This coating looks expensive, luxurious and prestigious. A solid array, even under heavy loads and high humidity, will easily last 30-50 years without repair.
Parquet board - suitable option for finishing the floor in a wooden house. This is an affordable material that is characterized by easy and quick installation. A decorative painting or varnish coating will make the appearance of the parquet refined and aesthetic.
Veneer panels are an excellent budget material for covering walls. It represents a thin cut of solid wood that preserves the wood grain, color, texture and structure. For finishing, choose only natural veneer, as it is more durable and reliable.
Veneer has an attractive appearance, is characterized by ease of installation and practicality, good sound and heat insulation, and low price. But at the same time, the basis of the material is fiberboard or chipboard, so the material is not 100% environmentally friendly and cannot be used in rooms with high humidity.
Other types of budget materials
Plaster is a traditional ceiling finishing option, which is sometimes used for walls. This is an inexpensive and accessible material, easy to use and install. It will give a smooth white surface, but white color is not always appropriate in a wooden house. This material is used if it suits the style of decoration of the rooms. For example, it could be classic or French Provence.
Drywall is an affordable and quick finishing option. These are sheets of cellulose and compressed gypsum that are easy to install and secure. Modern manufacturers produce material with special processing, which increases resistance to moisture and fire. Drywall allows you to create complex design projects and install two-level ceilings. However, this is a fragile and not very aesthetic material, so it requires some work after installation (painting or wallpapering).
Ceramic or tiled tiles are suitable for finishing a bathroom, bathroom or kitchen. If you are laying tiles on the bathroom floor, choose products with a rough surface to prevent slipping and ensure safety. This material is characterized by strength, durability and increased resistance to moisture and dampness. Today you can find a lot design options tiles, including those designed to look like wood.
But when laying tiles on wooden walls, keep in mind that you need to make a reinforced base for the material, otherwise the product will not last long! It is not necessary to completely tile the bathroom. You can only sheathe separate areas or use mosaic. By the way, the combination of mosaic and wooden materials looks very impressive and harmonious.
Lining is the best option
Wooden lining is characterized by high strength, reliability, aesthetics and 100% environmental friendliness. Such products are used for covering walls and ceilings in a wooden cottage, country house, bathhouse and sauna, balcony and loggia, in the apartment. This is a universal material that is easy to install, so even a non-professional can handle the installation.
Narrow thin slats fit tightly together, form good sound and heat insulation, and level the surface of the walls and ceiling. Wooden materials look aesthetically pleasing and elegant. If you want to save money, buy grade B. After installation, defects can be hidden by coating with varnish or paint. Class A is more expensive and elite, it does not need any modification, and grade C is only suitable for rough work or finishing utility rooms.
Don't forget about the protective treatment of the lining. You can buy ready-made materials or process the wood yourself. The second option will be cheaper. The lining is installed on a sheathing made of bars. It is convenient to install hydro- and thermal insulation materials. The slats can be laid vertically, horizontally or diagonally.
Today you will find a wide range of linings, varying in type of wood, width and length, profile and class. Pine has the best combination of quality and price. This type of wood is suitable for a home, cottage or gazebo. For a bath, choose linden or alder, as they tolerate moisture well and high temperature, do not heat up. After installation, you can paint the material in any color, achieve the desired shade or shine.
Is it possible to use drywall to finish a wooden house?
Drywall is the most popular finishing material, which is used both in apartments and in private houses. These are flexible sheets with a fire-resistant surface and increased moisture resistance. They create a smooth surface and hide imperfections in walls or ceilings and are easy to install.
Drywall hides pipes, wires and other communications. But the main advantage of this material is its availability and low cost. In addition, today on the market you can find slabs different sizes, shapes and colors, which allows you to create any room design.
But drywall finishing often looks unfinished and requires final painting or wallpapering. In addition, it is a rather fragile and fragile material that may not cope with serious loads. Therefore, it is better to use drywall for creating partitions or shelving, but not for finishing a wooden house.
If you decide to use drywall, choose only quality products reliable manufacturer. Often harmful toxic substances are added to the material, which is harmful to human health and violates the environmental friendliness of a wooden house. High-quality real drywall is safe, as it is made from natural gypsum.
In the company “MariSrub” you can order the construction of a turnkey house from logs or timber! The company’s craftsmen will perform all finishing work efficiently and reliably, including installation and connection utility networks, covering walls, ceilings and floors, installing windows and doors. Order complex turnkey construction and you won’t have to worry about anything!
Covering the walls with wallpaper or painting them in a single color are finishing solutions that have already become traditional. But what if these options seem boring and outdated? We offer an impressive way to decorate walls that have not yet become boring.
1. From the ceiling to the wall
Intricate stucco molding is rarely able to fit into a modern interior. But ceiling rosettes mounted on the walls and painted in their color look very trendy. A wall with such decoration becomes a real highlight of the interior.
2. Eco-style
Wall decoration cork covering not very widespread yet. This is most likely due to the widespread belief that cork is an impractical material. But this is not true at all. Modern cork panels are resistant to negative external factors, such as humidity and mechanical damage.
3. Fresh press
Paper on the walls in the form of wallpaper is a common solution, so the idea of decorating with newspapers will not be shocking. But keep in mind that newsprint is thinner, so after drying we recommend covering the wall with a protective varnish.
4. A little brick
A wall completely lined with bricks is found in modern interiors quite often and have already gotten a little tired of it. We offer an alternative solution - to lay only part of the wall with bricks. This finish harmoniously combines with snow-white plaster, creating interesting game contrasts.
5. Reliving vacation memories
River or sea pebbles are a reliable and durable material for wall decoration that is easy to work with. Using small stones, you can lay out either an entire wall or a separate section of it, for example, the area of a kitchen apron.
6. Cheap and cheerful
If decorating walls with natural wood will be a serious blow to family budget, then we recommend paying attention to other options. For example, finishing walls with OSB boards. But be careful: in order for the interior to look creative, you will have to carefully think through all its details. Otherwise, there is a high risk of crossing the boundaries of good taste.
7. Soft walls made of eco-leather
Eco-leather wall panels look truly luxurious. But in order for the interior not to look too pretentious, we recommend paying attention to non-standard colors. Eco-leather panels will look modern in laconic interiors.
8. Tension… walls
Practice finishing with tension walls not very widespread yet. They are a canvas mounted on a frame. The advantages of this finish are: high speed installation, the ability to apply any image in decent quality.
9. Brutal finishing with large stones
Large stones are rarely found in wall decoration, although they look more impressive than small ones. In order for such decoration to really decorate the interior, we recommend laying the entire wall with them, leaving free space between adjacent stones.
10. Exquisite shine of glass
Glass panels can have a variety of colors and textures. Therefore, choosing a model that will harmoniously fit into the interior will not be difficult. Often, glass panels are mounted on top of a wall with another type of finish, such as brick or stone. This allows you to create an impressive 3D effect in the interior.
11. Soft inner light
This type of finishing is technically difficult to implement. But the result is really worth the effort. Light sources are mounted on the wall, for example, led strip. Then, at a short distance from them, there are wall panels.
12. Paint + 3D panels
In the vast majority of cases, 3D gypsum panels are sold in white and are used for finishing in their original form. But when painted they look much more interesting. In addition, the process of their harmonious entry into color scheme certain interior.
13. Everything is the other way around: frames... in the image
A wall covered with bright wallpaper can be filled with identical frames from floor to ceiling. This way, many different paintings will appear on the wall, all united by a common theme.
14. Democratic plastic
Plastic wall panels are usually not pleasing with aesthetic characteristics, and are perceived as a material for temporary wall decoration. Therefore, we recommend spending a little more time than planned and finding quality plastic panels. Then the chances of creating a dynamic and stylish interior will increase significantly.
15. Plasterboard structures are not always bad
Complex wall structures made of plasterboard are a finish that most designers condemn. But there are examples when plasterboard in the interior looks stylish. To remain within the bounds of good taste, we recommend that you consult with professionals when choosing a design shape.
16. New in the world of finishing materials - flexible stone
This material is stone chips or polymer layer attached to a flexible base. Bending stone allows you to recreate the texture of natural stone even on uneven surfaces of complex shape. At the same time, its cost is quite affordable.
When general idea If you have learned about unusual methods of wall finishing, you may want to return to familiar and proven solutions. In this case, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with how
There are various options wall decoration. The choice of raw materials and technology for performing work depends on the functional characteristics of the premises and the availability of funds in the budget. It is necessary to take into account operational and technical specifications materials, their environmental safety. The interior of the rooms needs to be thought out so that they are decorated individually, and at the same time complement each other.
Types of finishing materials
Before studying the types of materials used for interior decoration walls in the house, you need to get an answer to the question of what cladding is. This is a process of work to give the surface an aesthetic appearance through the use of various construction raw materials. Such products include decorative panels, stone, tiles, etc.
The most popular types of finishing materials are presented in the table:
| № | Type of finishing material | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wallpaper | The most popular facing material. They produce moisture-resistant, regular, waterproof, washable, liquid wallpaper. The quality and color can be selected to suit any requirements. |
| 2 | Decorative plaster | It is a powdered composition or a ready-made mass. Based on consistency, it is divided into a homogeneous composition or with the addition of quartz or other chips to create a relief on the surface. Depending on the binder, it is divided into mineral, acrylic, silicone, silicate plaster. |
| 3 | Decorative stone | It is divided into natural and artificial types. Can be used for interior and exterior decoration in large areas. Durable and environmentally friendly material. |
| 4 | Tile | Most popular for wall cladding in rooms with high humidity ceramic tiles. |
Torn stonework looks beautiful in combination with a wall covered with decorative plaster. When choosing the type of wall decoration you need to take into account functional purpose premises, select materials taking into account the humidity in the room, lighting intensity, general design design apartments.
Wallpaper
Decorating the walls in an apartment with wallpaper is the most popular option. The service life ranges from 4 to 10 years and depends on the type and quality of the material.
The table shows the types of wallpaper and their characteristics, depending on the performance characteristics:
| № | Type of wallpaper | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paper | The cheapest wallpaper option. They are suitable for decorating walls in dry rooms. Cleaning is carried out with a vacuum cleaner or a dry cloth. The advantage is that the surface breathes. Glue paper wallpaper more difficult than more expensive types. |
| 2 | Moisture resistant | This type includes vinyl, metal, non-woven, paper wallpaper with a special top layer that is resistant to moisture. Cleaning is carried out with a damp cloth. |
| 3 | Increased moisture resistance | These types are suitable for use in rooms with high humidity; you can wash the wallpaper using light detergents. |
| 4 | Washable | Suitable for finishing walls in the kitchen, toilet, and balcony. Withstands wet cleaning using detergents. |
Vinyl wallpaper
Release vinyl wallpaper on paper or non-woven basis. The top layer is dense, resistant to mechanical stress, easy to clean, and has a beautiful texture. Such wallpaper is durable and hides surface unevenness quite well. Regular and paintable types are available.
Silkscreen printing
The wallpaper has a smooth, shiny surface that imitates patterns made from silk threads. You need to glue it on smooth walls, since all the bumps and irregularities will be noticeable on the surface.
Photo wallpaper
A photograph is applied to a paper base, protected on top with a special film. Paper-based wallpaper is used for pasting walls in dry rooms. When used in rooms with high humidity, the paper surface will bubble and lose its appearance.
Non-woven wallpaper
They have a two-layer structure. Consist of non-woven fabric and a protective polymer layer. They lend themselves well to wet cleaning and allow air to pass through. Able to hide small wall defects. They produce colored types and for painting.
Cork
Available in the form of rolls and tiles. Oak bark veneer is applied to the base. Glue according to the principle of ordinary wallpaper. In order for the finish to look beautiful, you need to prepare the surface; it should be as smooth as possible. Cork material retains heat well in a room, does not allow sound to pass through and “breathes”.
Fiberglass
Wallpaper is produced from glass fibers of various thicknesses, impregnated special compounds. Service life cork material more than 30 years.
The products are distinguished by their increased strength and wear resistance; they are not even afraid of the claws of pets.
Since the material belongs to the non-flammable category, it can be used for finishing walls in wooden buildings. The cork is not electrified and is environmentally friendly for humans and the environment.
Liquid wallpaper
They are a type of plaster and are sold in bags. The structure is similar to colored sawdust. Before applying to the surface, the composition is diluted with water, according to the instructions on the package. To make the decorative finish look beautiful, you need to first level the walls. Finish the walls by applying the composition to the surface using a roller.
Decorative plaster
Wall cladding with decorative plaster allows you to create unique design premises. Craftsmen create various reliefs and images of any complexity on the surface. Modern materials for decorating walls in an apartment allow you to bring the most daring design ideas to life.
Types of decorative plasters and their characteristics are presented in the table:
| № | Type of plaster | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Structural | It is distinguished by the simplest application to the surface. Used for interior and exterior work. Wall cladding from the inside should be carried out with environmentally friendly mixtures based on water based. |
| 2 | Textured | This plaster is made from polymers or lime flour. The composition includes fillers: wood fibers, marble, granite chips. They allow you to create a beautiful relief on the surface. Before applying, you need to level the walls. Apply the coating in several layers. The complexity of the pattern depends on the consistency, the tool used and the application technique. To protect the surface from external influences and extend its service life, after the last layer has dried, wax is applied to the surface. |
| 3 | Flock | Pieces of acrylic of various shades and shapes are added to the composition. It is a three-layer coating that hides surface defects well. The final layer is applied with a fixing varnish. Depending on the application technique, they create the effect of leather, suede and velor. This coating increases the heat conservation of walls and is resistant to mechanical and atmospheric influences. |
| 4 | Venetian | Allows you to create the effect of a marble surface. A certain shade is achieved by adding colors. The coating does not allow moisture to pass through, has a long service life, and is environmentally friendly. It is made from marble flour with the addition of slaked lime and water emulsion. |
Coating walls with plaster allows you to obtain a durable, environmentally friendly surface that is resistant to mechanical stress. Decorative finishing The walls look very nice. Having skills to work with plaster solutions, you can create real masterpieces that delight hosts and guests.
Wall panels
Decorative panels are made of wood, plastic, glass, gypsum vinyl, MDF, fiberboard, chipboard. Used for cladding walls in the corridor, bathroom, toilet, hallway, and on the balcony. In living rooms and bedrooms, this type of decoration will look out of place.
Wall covering decorative panels allows you to avoid the labor-intensive process of leveling the surface. Installation is easy to do with your own hands. This does not require specific skills or tools.
Panels for wall decoration do not require special care; it is enough to wipe them with a damp cloth several times a month. The material provides good sound insulation and heat conservation of the wall surface.
All types of wall panels have a long service life.
Hidden communication wiring can be installed under the finishing raw materials. If an individual element is damaged, it can be easily replaced with a new one.
Modern finishing materials
The industry does not stand still; new materials with amazing properties are constantly being developed. Modern finishing walls in the house and apartment looks very harmonious. You can choose products to suit any design solution.
Thermal wallpaper
Thermal wallpaper is an interesting solution for wall coverings. When the temperature changes, they change color or pattern, disappear or new pattern elements appear. Wall covering is carried out as with regular wallpaper. For maximum effect You will need a heat source with temperature control.
Flexible stone
Wall cladding with a new material that imitates natural stone looks interesting. A canvas made of a thin layer of polished sandstone is glued onto the fabric base. They produce flexible stone in rolls and in the form of tiles.
Such compositions do not fade under sunlight, are resistant to moisture and have a long service life.
Tile materials
By using modern technologies Some types of tiles have been created that make the walls in the apartment unique.
- Liquid tiles change patterns when you press on them.
- Volumetric ceramic tiles are made with concave and convex sides. When alternating elements various shapes an optical illusion is created.
- Smart glass has amazing properties: it can become transparent and matte, changing the degree of light transmission.
The listed materials have a high cost, but at the same time they are in demand among connoisseurs of unusual interiors.
Modern paints
New materials included in paints make it possible to achieve amazing properties.
Types of modern paints:
- Magnetic paints. The composition includes microscopic metal particles. The painted surface can be decorated with magnets.
- Marker inks provide a surface on which you can draw with a marker.
- Chalkboard paints allow you to obtain a surface similar to the corresponding board.
Such surfaces are most in demand in children's rooms and development centers. Children can show creativity creating masterpieces on the walls.
You can see recommendations on how to apply decorative plaster with putty in the video:
There are various ways wall decorations that create an atmosphere of coziness and comfort. Modern materials allow you to quickly and efficiently perform renovation work and create a unique design in the apartment.
Apply to the walls to decorate the room various types coatings. Construction stores offer a large selection of them. Wallpaper, paint, decorative plaster - this is what is most often used to decorate the walls of an apartment. In addition to its decorative function, design helps to hide surface defects, zone space, and achieve a visual change in the size of the room. Often materials contribute to additional heat and sound insulation. They are also able to protect the base from negative external influences (for example, high humidity). When choosing, not only the beauty, but also the practicality of the decor is taken into account. Various materials are often combined, for example, as in the photo below, the combination of soft panels with Venetian plaster is shown.
Wallpaper - a universal finishing option
Wallpaper on the walls is the most popular way to decorate rooms. Thanks to the huge variety of textures, colors and patterns, as well as affordability, they remain relevant.
Wallpaper wide range presented on the modern market. Product types vary:
- materials used for their production;
- appearance;
- purpose;
- features of care;
- the weight of the canvas.
Wallpaper is a good option for decorating the walls yourself. They are divided into the following groups:
- paper (simplex, duplex);
- vinyl
- non-woven
- glass wallpaper;
- jute;
- textile (fabric);
- canvases with a 3D effect are divided into single (standard), panoramic, LED, and fluorescent varieties;
- liquid wallpaper;
- beaded products;
- photo wallpaper.
The photo above shows wallpaper with floral patterns.
The material is glued to different types of surfaces: wood, concrete, stone, brick, plasterboard, but the base for the canvas must be prepared. The scheme for working with wallpaper is as follows:
- remove surface defects;
- level the walls with plaster;
- putty is applied and, after drying, the resulting coating is sanded;
- process work area primer;
- paste wallpaper strips.
When decorating walls instead of wallpaper with other facing materials, all work is carried out according to a similar scheme: prepare the base, fix the decorative coating. At the same time, the required level of surface quality and installation methods differ.
The wallpaper options considered differ in addition to their appearance, price, and also in their strength (wear resistance), environmental friendliness, durability, and resistance to moisture and ultraviolet rays.
Thick canvases prevent heat loss through the walls and increase the level of sound insulation.
Glass wallpaper is a non-flammable product that increases the level of fire safety indoors.
3D materials allow you to obtain three-dimensional images, enhanced by the glow of diodes. The latter can be controlled using a remote control, creating various pictures.
The original way of pasting is to combine different types canvases, allowing to achieve a number of visual effects.
The use of wallpaper allows you to decorate the wall surfaces in the room in the best possible way in terms of price and the required functionality of the created coating. Huge selection allows you to choose canvases for any design project and decorate the interior in a unique way.
Painting walls
Painting is one of the most common ways to cover the walls in an apartment instead of wallpaper. A huge selection of various coloring compositions allows you to cover bases with them in an original way and implement various design solutions.
In practice, the following paint compositions are used:
- water-based: water-based, acrylic and silicone water-dispersion, textured decorative dyes;
- silicate paints made from “liquid glass”;
- alkyd dyes, their main components are alkyd resins;
- oil paints made from artificial or natural drying oil;
- enamels - their basis is varnishes.
Each type of paint has its own characteristic features, for example, alkyd compositions are not recommended for use in residential premises. General benefits paintings are as follows:
- painted surfaces are not afraid of moisture and can be washed;
- if desired, you can easily repaint the walls;
- large selection of colors;
- presence of various compositions.
The disadvantages of coloring are:
- it is required to perfectly level the working surfaces;
- over time, the formed coating cracks;
- To create drawings or patterns using paint, you need to have artistic skills.
In terms of prevalence, coloring competes with wallpaper, and prices for materials are approximately in the same range. They depend on the quality of the product.
Decorating rooms using decorative plaster
Plaster is a building material that allows you to both finish a wall under other materials and also serve as a finishing coating. its variants compete with wallpaper and paint. They allow you to cover surfaces in a unique way.
Based on the binding component, the following types of plaster are distinguished:
- acrylic;
- silicone;
- mineral;
- silicate;
- embossed;
- Venetian
Various examples of plastered surfaces are shown in the photo below.
These varieties differ in their performance characteristics. Advantages and disadvantages of decorative plaster compositions are presented below in the table.
| № | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | decorative plaster is used to imitate various materials: granite, marble, leather, wood, wallpaper and others | higher price compared to wallpaper |
| 2 | a wide range of textures and colors, while the coating is not afraid of moisture and has no seams | different mixtures require the use of different application technologies |
| 3 | the finishing layer will cover the base defects well; even preliminary perfect leveling is not required | the difficulty of dismantling the created coating |
| 4 | can be used for a much longer period than wallpaper (more than 50 years) |
Decorative plaster is what else you can use to decorate the walls, besides wallpaper and paint. With its help, you can give the room a luxurious look and hide existing unevenness in the base. Due to its properties and environmental safety, the material is suitable for use in any room.
Alternative finishing methods
In addition to painting and applying decorative plaster There are many more ways to replace the decoration of rooms with wallpaper. These options can add variety to any interior. in the apartment you can also, presented below in the table.
| № | Finishing material | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | decorative panels | This is a modern material for walls instead of wallpaper, which does not require special preparation of the base when laying. |
| 2 | textile | walls are “lined” with it, which requires certain skills and careful preparation of surfaces |
| 3 | cork "wallpaper" | environmentally friendly products with high performance indicators |
| 4 | ceramic tiles | strong, durable, but requiring special skills for installation |
Not all rooms are decorated with wall panels instead of wallpaper, but you can do them yourself.
Making walls with your own hands is quite problematic if you lack experience. Post decorative stone and the tiles are beautiful, also not a task for beginners.
It is also better to trust professionals to work with wood. The photo below shows nice example such finishing.
Products alternative to wallpaper are more difficult to install and are often more expensive. The best way to decorate an apartment (house) must be selected in each case according to the properties of the materials and financial capabilities.
After considering all the listed materials, everyone will be able to choose what can best replace wallpaper, based on their needs and capabilities. Subject to installation technology, each finishing coating can create a beautiful, unique, original decor. With proper use, it can be used for the maximum possible time for a given material.
When choosing the type of cladding, you need to think through general style apartment interior and correctly combine different decorative coatings. Then coziness and a comfortable, harmonious atmosphere will always prevail at home.
The following videos discuss various.
Natural wood is very popular building material, which will never go out of style. Wooden houses are just as actively being built today as they were 100 years ago. We will talk about the rules for selecting finishes for their walls in this article.
The best wall covering materials – which ones to choose?
To qualitatively sheathe walls in a modern wooden house, you need to choose facing materials taking into account many factors. The region where the residential property is located should be taken into account, climatic conditions in the region, as well as the proposed rules for operating the structure. In a small country house, used only in the summer, you can simply paint or varnish the walls, saving your money.
For residential buildings in which the owners live all year round, we recommend choosing more expensive, attractive and reliable facing materials. The ease of use of the structure, its functionality and aesthetics depend on the quality of interior design. By investing more effort and money, you can achieve best results registration Among the most suitable finishing materials, it is customary to highlight cladding made of natural wood. Their use allows you to preserve the visual appeal of wood and create a microclimate in the rooms that is favorable for people’s lives.
- wooden lining;
- block house;
- various panels;
- drywall.
These cladding options are the most in demand, as they allow you to create perfectly smooth walls in rooms, they differ simple installation and are not required before installation pre-leveling coated surfaces. To choose the optimal finish, it is necessary to take into account not only the features of the house, but also individual characteristics In interior rooms, for example, in the kitchen and bathroom, the walls should be decorated with materials that are resistant to high humidity, and for the living room and bedroom, the most important thing is the visual appeal of the finish.
Walls and facing materials may also experience weight load due to installed decorative elements, furniture, lamps and other things. The load must also be taken into account when choosing a finish, so that during operation the facing layer does not collapse and retains its technical and visual characteristics for a long time.
Wooden lining - the most important advantages of natural finishing
The lining is an ordinary wooden board with special fastening grooves, which allow the individual elements of the wall cladding to be adjusted as closely as possible during installation. This finishing material retains all the features, advantages and disadvantages of natural wood:
- wide palette of colors and textures;
- good thermal insulation;
- high-quality sound absorption;
- long service life with correct installation and quality care;
- fear of high humidity;
- susceptibility to biological contamination (fungus, mold);
- fire hazard.
Considering these features of the lining, when choosing it, give preference to models that have good protection from moisture, covered by special means, preventing wood from becoming infected with mold and reducing its flammability. The surface of the lining can be either smooth, well-treated, or untreated. In the second case, after installing the cladding, you will have to independently protect the boards from negative influences and varnish them.
When studying the lining market, special attention should be paid to the type of wood from which it is made. If for dry living rooms any materials are suitable, then for wet rooms it is better to choose a board made of linden, alder and oak, and not from coniferous species. Correctly selected and correctly installed lining is distinguished by its versatility, practicality, environmental friendliness and attractiveness. With its help you can decorate any room in a residential wooden house in full accordance with design ideas and user preferences.
Drywall - a modern and affordable means of decoration
Drywall for finishing wooden houses not used as often as lining, but it also allows you to effectively hide construction defects and elements engineering communications, has a low cost and makes it possible to place with inside the walls have an additional layer of insulation. Another advantage of drywall is that it is able to absorb and release moisture, and this has an extremely positive effect on the internal microclimate in the premises.
Drywall is usually used to decorate residential buildings in modern designer styles. Sheets of this material can be bent, giving walls and corners any convenient shape. So that the tiled walls retain their properties for a long time visual qualities, they should be additionally protected from rodents. Many large manufacturers impregnate drywall sheets with special chemicals that repel mice, rats and insects.
There is a wide range of plasterboard sheets on the market:
- 1. Wall plasterboard. Used for covering surfaces in rooms with normal humidity.
- 2. Moisture-resistant drywall. Suitable for decorating walls in “wet” areas of the house.
- 3. Fireproof drywall. Used to decorate rooms with strong temperature changes and an increased risk of fire.
Any type of drywall can be purchased relatively inexpensively and quickly installed on the walls yourself. Simplicity and high speed of installation are ensured by large . The lined surface can be additionally painted or plastered.
Drywall can only be used for cladding surfaces in houses that have undergone the shrinkage process, and still, when installing, you should make an indentation from the floor and ceiling, taking into account the tendency of wood to expand under the influence of temperature. Due to fragility plasterboard sheets they may simply rip or break when seasonal changes temperature.
Types and characteristics of wall panels
In stores today you can find a large number of wall panels made from different materials. Most often, panels made of MDF, fiberboard, plastic, bamboo and glass are used to decorate private wooden houses. Fiberboard panels are the most popular and diverse. To decorate the house you can use:
- type-setting rack panels;
- tiled;
- leafy.
The main advantage of fiberboard panels is their availability and durability. They are attached to the walls using self-tapping screws, thanks to which the cladding is able to withstand even heavy loads. On a wall lined with fiberboard panels you can easily hang various shelves, lamps and decorative elements. For panels of this type, suitable fittings and moldings for decorating joints are available on the market. You can choose moldings, baseboards, corners, trims, etc. for any panels.
MDF panels are characterized by good moisture resistance, low cost, ease of installation and environmental friendliness. Due to their strength and durability, they are commonly used to decorate walls in bathrooms, kitchens and toilets. The products are distinguished by great variety on the market and visual appeal, that is, with their help you can beautifully decorate all the “wet” areas in the house.
Modern glass panels are also widely used in repairs. They allow you to create a unique design in individual rooms of the house that matches the tastes and preferences of users. It is best to use glass panels not as wall coverings, but as inserts that decorate the room. Completely wall using glass panels issued only in functional rooms: bathrooms, kitchens and others.
Glass panels can be made from colored materials and have not only a smooth, but also a corrugated surface covered with patterns and three-dimensional images.
SMP () are well suited for decorating walls in log houses. Such facing materials have good flexibility; during installation, the permissible radius of curvature of the sheets is about 3 m. That is, the risk of damage to this finish during the operation of the house is almost zero. SMPs are lightweight, moisture-resistant and fire-resistant. Thanks to large sizes they are used not only for finishing surfaces, but also for creating thin interior partitions.
Block house - is it worth the money?
A block house in its visual characteristics is practically no different from an ordinary one wooden board, however, it has a convex cylindrical face shape and machined ribs for easy and quick installation. This perfect material for decorating walls in wooden houses, it allows you to maintain a microclimate favorable for living in decorated rooms and can be installed by the owners themselves. For interior decoration, it is customary to use lamellas up to 25 mm thick, which are fixed to the sheathing.
Experts recommend purchasing a block house for finishing wooden walls with a 10% reserve. Buying too much cladding will increase the cost of renovation, but it is necessary for a quality finish. If there is not enough block house, you will have to urgently go to the store for a new batch of materials, which in shade may not match the already installed boards.
The walls decorated with a block house are aesthetically pleasing, but require careful handling during operation and constant maintenance. You will need to regularly clean the lined walls from dust, and also update them every 1-3 years. varnish coating. Wall repairs should include not only the installation of sheathing, but also the laying of an internal thermal insulation layer, on top of which the block house is hung.
The cladding of a block house looks like the surface of a log house with unlined walls, which is why it is so attractive and popular. To decorate the walls, it is necessary to use decor that matches the rustic style of the interior - forged items, carved accessories, beams, etc. Proper decoration is just as important for the attractiveness of the rooms as the competent choice of cladding and installation work.
