Silk wallpaper

It is practical and beautiful to decorate the wall with the help of modern varieties of decorative plaster. The plaster, which is also called silk wallpaper, is a mixture of cellulose, silk fibers, polymer granules and decorative additives. Such wallpapers are easy to care for, they do not fade in the sun, are resistant to mechanical damage, have a beautiful appearance and attractive shine. For anyone who makes repairs, the time spent is especially valuable, so when choosing what to put on the walls in the room, you should pay special attention to this type of wall covering.

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What are liquid wallpapers?

This type of wallpaper forms a real miracle coating on the surface of walls and ceilings. This high-tech material is used to decorate the interior surfaces of living rooms. The following can be said about them:

• All components in the composition of such wallpaper are natural - silk fibers, cellulose, colored quartz, mineral filler, decorative additives. In this case, the adhesive acts as a binder.
• They are sold in the form of a dry mixture, which is packed in plastic bags and is almost ready for use. Before application, it only needs to be diluted with water, following the instructions on the packaging.
• In fact, this material is very similar to decorative plaster - it also needs to be diluted with liquid and applied with a spatula. But the warmth and softness of such a coating is very reminiscent of wallpaper. It is not in vain that the second name of this finishing material is “liquid silk wallpaper”.
• The walls, which are decorated with this type of wallpaper, form a matte embossed surface, which is very pleasant to the touch. This is a seamless coating, approximately 1-10 mm thick.

Important! Special additives, which are part of this wall covering, reliably protect the walls from fungus and mold.

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Specifications

Silk coating is used for finishing ceilings, walls, as well as various architectural elements. It is applied on plastered or plastered surfaces:

• To give the desired shade to the material will allow pastes specially designed for these purposes.
• The layer of materials dries completely in about a couple of days.
• Material consumption - 0.2-0.3 kg / m2.
• Successfully tolerates up to five freeze / thaw cycles during transport.
• Resistance to alkaline effects - more than five days.
• It can be used at a temperature of 5-60 degrees Celsius.

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Material benefits

Liquid silk wallpapers have a lot of advantages, among which the following can be distinguished:

• Hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly - the product has been certified, does not emit toxins when ignited.
• A slight preparation of the base - it is not at all necessary to perfectly align the walls, masking the flaws as much as possible. The only requirement is a dry and clean surface.
• Antistatic - this coating repels almost all dust from itself.
• Lightfastness - a special process of dyeing silk fibers thoroughly protects the material from burnout.
• Increased wear resistance.
• Durability - the service life is at least 8 years.
• Fire safety - wallpapers do not support the combustion process.
• Lack of any smell.
• The ability to hide small wall defects, filling small gaps in the contact areas of platbands, skirting boards, frames.
• Lack of seams - you don’t have to adjust the pattern here, as is necessary for ordinary wallpapers.
• Easy to clean - sometimes it is enough to wipe with a damp sponge or a rag.
• The possibility of partial repairs - if the blade is damaged, just moisten the damaged area with water and level it with a spatula.

In addition, the following can be said about such wallpaper:

• Unlike decorative plaster, which requires special skills and, possibly, the help of professional specialists, even a novice in the field of decoration can apply liquid silk wallpaper to the walls.
• This type of wall covering is used to create a wide variety of textures and patterns. Liquid wallpaper is a never-ending resource for the original interior. With their help, you can create panels, paintings, various kinds of volumetric images. Of course, such design decisions need certain skills, some training.
• To issue this type of wallpaper you can surface the walls of concrete, brick or wood. In addition, they guarantee additional heat and sound insulation of the room due to the continuity of the applied layer.
• Silk plaster is a material that combines wonderfully with other types of finishes (stone, stucco, wallpaper, cork). A fairly wide range of colors makes it possible to use it to design almost any interior style.

Important! Often, this coating is used in the styles of Vanguard and Classicism.

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Application area

Silk wallpaper is a coating that is traditionally used in private homes and apartments. In more rare cases, they decorate the walls in public and office premises.

Smells are not absorbed into this finishing material. It can be washed, so it is used in rooms with a high level of humidity (kitchens, bathrooms). However, after decorating the walls, such wallpapers are covered with transparent varnish to protect against excess moisture.

Important! You should not save money when choosing liquid wallpaper - too cheap material will most likely turn out to be a fake, and this threatens with an increased radiation background and an unpleasant odor.

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Design Tips

Designers recommend the following:

• Wallpapers that imitate wet silk look very attractive. Adding a little saturated colors to the interior, you can create an unusual and bright room design.
• The shimmering shine of the wallpaper is suitable for the design of those rooms that need to be given elegance and some severity, for example, a living room or an office.
• Surfaces with a golden or silver radiance look luxurious, but the cost of such varieties is very high.
• Very interesting look walls that are covered with wallpaper that mimics velvety silk.
• Saturated thick tones of liquid silk wallpaper look in a special way. The walls can be decorated, for example, in the form of golden dunes.

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Application technology

Liquid silk wallpaper is a material that can be applied independently. However, at the same time, you must follow a certain sequence of actions, as well as adhere to the tips written on the package.

To work, you will need the following:

• A special gun or just a spatula.
• Capacities for cultivation of a primer and mix.
• Paint roller or brush.

The process of applying liquid wallpaper is as follows:

1. Thoroughly clean the surface of the walls from dust, dirt and debris. Remove all metal elements, otherwise - yellow spots form on the finished coating. Clean loose and flaky areas with a spatula. After this, cover large cracks and eliminate strong drops.
2. Apply a primer with a roller (brush or spray). Leave the walls to dry.
3. Soak the resulting solution for 12 hours, and then mix well and add another 1 liter of water.
4. Using a trowel, plastic spatula or gun, spread the composition over the surface of the wall. At the same time, make sure that the thickness of the layer is approximately 1-2 mm, ensuring that the tool adheres to the wall at an angle of 10-15 degrees.
5. At the end of the work, wait 1-2 days. Keep the doors closed while the draft is the enemy of any wallpaper.

Important! If the area not recommended by the manufacturer was applied all the material, this means that everything was done in the right way.

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Liquid silk wallpaper is the most effective wall covering. They give the interior solidity and respectability, forcing their owners to forget about the repeated repair for a long time.