It is already difficult to surprise the modern consumer with unusual solutions in the field of building materials but not many people know what they look like stone wallpaper in the interior. This finishing material is an artificial thin and environmentally friendly variety of decorative stone. Stone wallpaper can be purchased in the form of tiles or rolls, the average thickness of the material is approximately 15 mm. AT recent times This finish is becoming increasingly popular due to the ease of installation process, low cost and durability.
Installation of stone wallpaper can be done on any surface.
If you see stone wallpaper, you will not be able to distinguish it from natural material with its natural textures. The decoration is devoid of internal and external corner elements, as is the case with a massive stone for decorating the facade, so the wallpaper elements can be joined like a traditional one. ceramic tiles.
Another advantage of the above-described finishing material used in the interior is its low weight, not exceeding 10 kg / m 2, so installation can be done on any surface. It can be: aerated concrete, polystyrene, drywall, etc. Work can be carried out independently without the involvement of help.
Stone wallpaper is obtained from traditional gypsum, which acts as a raw material basis. Unlike natural stone, gypsum wallpaper is warm and pleasant to the touch even in a cold room.
Stone wallpaper can be reinforced with almost any adhesive that is designed to work with heavy wallpaper, you can use silicone or acrylic sealant when working. The surface does not need to be prepared in advance, it is not required to get rid of paint, plaster or putty layer, even ordinary wallpaper is suitable as a base. Stone wallpaper can be pasted over both the entire wall and only part of it, combining the finish with other materials. In the role of another difference, one can single out the strength of such wallpapers, which demonstrate high level wear resistance, but damaged areas can be repaired.
Tools and materials
- acrylic-silicone impregnation;
- roller;
- mounting hair dryer;
- sandpaper;
- glue;
- stone wallpaper;
- cement mastic;
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Works on the installation of stone gypsum wallpaper
Adjusting the size of the wallpaper is extremely simple. They can be cut, sanded and sawn, which will allow you to get elements suitable for a specific installation location. When purchasing a finish, you should take it with a margin of 20% of the total volume of material required for the work. This is due to the fact that during transportation, some elements may be damaged. In addition, a little more material may be needed during installation.
On fig. 1 you can see the installation schemes for tiles that are laid on the wall by gluing.
Stone wallpaper should be glued end-to-end, while the end of one tile will slightly overlap the end of the other. This will hide the end of the 1st tile. You can get maximum harmony by alternating through 1 counter-mounted rows. Perfect alignment can be achieved if you use sandpaper, instead it is acceptable to use a sharp knife or grinding mesh. Grinding should go through the ends of adjacent tiles, having processed a chamfer of 45 °.
When rusticating corner joints, it is necessary to mount the tiles with their butt to the edge of the corner, after which it is necessary to form a seam formed by the ends of the tiles. The rustication should be carried out with a jointing mixture, which contains an adhesive mixture and a cement mastic. The resulting mixture can be dyed desired color, which will allow you to get the effect of a more expressive masonry.
When working with stone wallpaper, you can apply 1 more way of laying tiles. To do this, at the ends of adjacent products, it will be necessary to cut out something like a lock connection. In this case, no matter how symmetrical the details are, the main requirement will be the snug fit of the tiles to each other.
Working with stone wallpaper, unlike any other finish, you can not be afraid to break the material. This will only allow you to get the effect of antiquity and improve the adhesion of the surface to the products.
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Flexible stone wallpaper
In the interior, flexible stone wallpapers are often used, which also have lightness, in addition to elasticity.
This material is obtained from sandstone mined in a quarry.
During the production process, the wallpaper is processed with special acrylic mixtures to a thickness of 3 mm. Next, the workpiece is cut off and goes into production for further finishing. outside. These wallpapers can also be purchased both in sheets and in slabs. If you prefer a rolled stone, then it has dimensions equal to 1020x2200 mm, while the tile has dimensions: 340x550 mm, 160x265 mm or 80x265 mm.
In the interior, stone wallpapers, in addition to the above features, are characterized by fire resistance, frost resistance and wastelessness. Moreover, such materials do not require special preparation of the base before gluing. Stone flexible wallpapers have an advantage over those described above, made of gypsum, because they do not form creases and cracks when bent, this allows the design of corners and uneven surfaces with material. A flexible stone is also able to hide the shortcomings of the area being trimmed. However, when decorating the interior with flexible stone wallpaper, you should use a mounting hair dryer, which, if necessary, will heat the material and help make it more pliable. This allows you to sheathe such wallpaper not only corners, but also spherical elements, as well as columns. Once the wallpaper has been installed in the corner, both sides of the trim must be treated with a roller, which will allow the wallpaper to be pressed to the surface.
The interior can be decorated with flexible wallpaper by sticking the finish on any surface, including not only wood, but glass or metal. But if you have to work with brick wall, then it should be pre-coated with plaster, and then primed, which will increase the adhesive characteristics of the adhesive. The main requirement will be the removal of sharp elements and air pockets from the surface.
Decorate the interior with the use of stone, embodied in flexible wallpaper, should be at a temperature of + 10 ° C and above.
Use in the work should be a special acrylic adhesive brand DV-11, which can be purchased in different colors: from colorless to black. In order to strengthen 1 m² of stone flexible wallpaper, about 600 g of glue will be needed.
As soon as the flexible stone is fixed to the wall, its surface can be treated with a protective coating. They can be acrylic-silicone impregnation. This will prevent sandstone shedding, and if the wallpaper was pasted on the outside, this will protect the material from weathering and fading. In all other cases, protected flexible wallpaper will endure the effects of moisture and dirt. To protect 1 m², it will be necessary to use 200 g of such a coating.
When implementing finishing works indoors, the protective coating should be applied in 2 passes. To protect the wallpaper pasted on the facade of the building, the number of applications should be increased up to 3-4 times. Start applying a new layer of protection after the previous one has dried. Thus, the intervals between applying the mixture will be approximately 5 hours. You can use a brush or roller to apply the adhesive. But you can cut off rolled flexible stone wallpaper with a mounting knife.
Wallpaper in the interior at all times looked great and relevant, and stone wallpaper will also look unusual. When working with them, you do not need to have any skills, because the material can even hide the flaws of the base.
Some time ago, paper wallpapers created a real revolution in the world of design: people began to decorate the walls of their houses with various patterns and patterns, it turned into a real art. It is undeniable that over the past hundred years, paper wallpapers have indeed been the most popular finishing material in the interior. At some point, many designers realized that paper wallpapers are no longer so interesting and unusual: in almost every apartment you can find paper wallpapers. Since for creative person the most important thing is the unusualness and exclusivity of his work, many designers began to look for a new solution for wallpaper decoration, experimenting with different materials. And one wonderful day, stone wallpapers were presented to the world. Such a stone wall will look great in any interior.
Stone wallpaper is a very thin layer of artificial stone, made in the form of tiles. The thickness of such wallpapers does not exceed 15 millimeters: they are easy enough to install with your own hands, they are more durable than their paper alternative. If we consider the differences from the usual artificial stone finishes, then the advantages of wallpaper are that they are much cheaper: unlike stone finishes, even people with average incomes can afford to buy stone wallpapers.
Stone wallpapers can be installed on any surface because they are very light..
Stone wallpaper does not have any external corner elements, which allows you to install stone wallpaper like ordinary tiles. As a rule, stone wallpapers are made of gypsum: this material is famous for its strength and durability. Therefore, they are not afraid of wet cleaning or strong impacts. As you know, decorative fake diamond Quite cool to the touch: unlike conventional finishes, stone wallpapers are warm and pleasant to the touch.
Stone wallpaper design (video)
What is flexible stone wallpaper
Flexible stone is also an interesting solution for wall decoration. This material is based on a layer of sandstone: not only walls can be finished with flexible stone: this material can be used to finish facades, arches, pools - anything. Flexible stone got its name because it is flexible enough to be used and you don't have to limit yourself to just patterned wallpaper. In addition, flexible stone wallpapers can be rolled up: just like their paper counterpart.
Flexible stone wallpapers are durable, which will save on future repairs. Manufacturers guarantee that wallpaper made of flexible stone will last for 20-25 years.
In addition, even if you need to paste wallpaper on large area, then you can do it even without seams. Despite the presence of the word "stone" in the name, such material can be cut very easily with ordinary construction scissors.
The possibility of combining wallpaper and stone in the interior
If you combine the wallpaper layer with the addition of stone, you can get an unusual composition. Decorative stones are an environmentally friendly material, they do not require special care: in addition, they are resistant to various fungi and mold.
Is it possible to glue a decorative stone on the wallpaper
Many people are interested in the question of whether it is possible to glue artificial stone on wallpaper. Answer: this can be done if certain conditions are met; This type of finish has many advantages.
For example, here are some of them:
- Finishing in the form of a combination of wallpaper and artificial stone will look unusual in any interior: it sets the general mood of the room, setting its residents in a positive way.
- It is possible to glue a decorative stone even on drywall. If we consider a more expensive option - natural stone, then it should be noted that this material cannot be used together with drywall, because it is too heavy. Its imitation is much lighter, and drywall can withstand the weight of this material.
- Although artificial stone is more expensive than stone wallpaper, almost everyone can afford a small amount of this material. In order not to spend a lot of money on covering the entire surface of the wall with stone, they need to be combined with wallpaper.
If you decide to glue a decorative stone on the wallpaper, then you need to take into account the fact that you do not need to glue this material directly on the wallpaper. At the place where you plan to glue the stone, you should simply remove the wallpaper and glue residue. If irregularities are found, the stone installation site can be plastered. After you have made sure that the wall is sufficiently even and clean, you can proceed to facing the wall with stone. To strengthen the stone, to make it more attractive in the interior, it is recommended to cover it with a special varnish.
What are the advantages of wallpaper imitating stone
Stone wallpaper is a budget solution for people who want to achieve the effect of stone walls, but they do not have enough money to afford real or artificial stone. Now there is a huge selection of a variety of wallpapers: from cheap paper wallpapers that imitate brickwork, to expensive options which are difficult to distinguish from the original. As a rule, expensive stone-like wallpapers are made in several layers, which creates the effect of a real material. Even if you look at such wallpapers from a close distance, it is very difficult to distinguish high-quality stone-like wallpapers from real masonry. The only noticeable difference is the tactile feel. A great solution would be to wallpaper a stone flower - they look like a real work of art.
In any case, it is you who decides which finish will look best in your interior..
Stone wallpaper (video)
It is worth starting from many factors: features of the premises, budget, wishes. If you want to get a good result, then you need to try hard, spare no expense: then the result will not keep you waiting.
Stone wallpaper design (photo)
Should I use stone wallpaper? Photos in the interior of the corridor, presented by interior professionals, confirm the expediency of using such wallpaper in the interior of the corridor.
If you combine different wallpapers, interesting results can be achieved. For example, Italian wallpaper 14021 in a corridor design is a great choice.
Different types of wallpaper for the corridor
Stone wallpaper in the interior of the corridor, shown in the photo, will be an excellent solution for modern design of this room.
Let's analyze the main types of wallpaper that can be used in the interior of the corridor.
Advice! It is important to think over the design of the wallpaper in the corridor taking into account the design chosen for the rest of the premises of the house or apartment.
What is better to use wallpaper in the hallway? The interior of this room is selected taking into account the free space available in it. In the photo - a variant of using stone wallpaper in the interior of the corridor.
Paper wallpapers offered by manufacturers of modern finishing materials for walls make it possible to translate into reality any creative ideas and unusual ideas. Such wallpaper for the corridor in the interior, the photo of which you see, compares favorably with environmental friendliness, a variety of colors, textures, shades. These wallpapers will look great in the hallway.
Among the main disadvantages of paper wallpapers is their fragility. It is because of the instability of paper wallpapers that professionals do not recommend using them in the interior of the corridor. In the photo - the design of the corridor with stone wallpaper on a paper basis.
Advice! Paper wallpaper lovers can try their combination with other finishing materials to increase the operational life of paper wallpaper in the hallway.
Many property owners use vinyl wallpaper in the hallway design. The design (photo below) using such finishing materials will satisfy even the most capricious buyers.
Interesting tips on the use of vinyl and other types of wallpaper in the interior of the corridor are presented in the video fragment
Foamed vinyl in the design of the corridor helps to hide some of the irregularities that exist on the surface of the wall. Such wallpapers are easy to care for, they do not change their original appearance, they will look great in the interior throughout the entire operational period.
Attention! Vinyl wallpapers not suitable for the design of rooms in which there are children.
Glass fiber "under the stone" fit well into the interior of the hallway, have a very presentable appearance, suitable for painting. They do not accumulate static electricity in themselves, they are safe for the inhabitants of the dwelling.
Natural materials (bamboo, linen) are increasingly used in the interior of hallways. The design of this room with such materials is suitable for connoisseurs of practicality, naturalness. Among the disadvantages of using such materials in design is their high cost.
The maximum resemblance to natural stone can be achieved by using photo wallpapers in the design. The resulting interior will delight you throughout the entire operational period of the photo wallpaper.
About the advantages of stone paintings
The design of the hallway interior with similar trellises is recommended by professionals for several reasons. In the photo - the interior created by such finishing materials for the walls. Such canvases are suitable for decorating any type of wall.
They are highly resistant to high humidity, temperature changes. Stone trellises have high flexibility, excellent elasticity, which allows them to adhere perfectly to uneven surfaces.
In the photo - an example of a finished interior using stone finishing materials for walls. Thanks to stone canvases, you can decorate not only walls, but also various niches, arches, partitions, ledges. Products have environmental safety, breathe, have a high level of fire safety.
They are fire resistant, have good heat and sound insulation, are durable, easy to maintain.
Especially important is the fact that stone trellises are versatile materials. They are perfectly combined with natural wood, glass, metal.
Choice of colors
Manufacturers of finishing materials for residential premises offer stone-like wallpapers in gray, gypsum, brown. Burgundy, sand, black tones have an excellent look.
Advice! To visually expand the space in the hallway, you need to purchase light materials. Dark canvases will reduce the room, “land” the ceiling.
Currently, in the construction market of decorative and finishing materials, you can pick up and imitation of granite, limestone, sandstone, pebbles, quartz. Quite common in recent times and canvases "under the brick", wild stone.
Attention! In order for the acquired canvases to have the maximum resemblance to natural minerals, it is advisable to select natural shades.
Stylistic decisions
Given the versatility of stone trellises, they can be used in any interior style. For example, in the ecological direction, paintings with imitation of natural slate would be appropriate.
The urban theme will be complemented and emphasized by canvases with brickwork, sandstone imitation.
Great view in classic design will have trellises with granite or marble surfaces.
Attention! The effectiveness of stone wallpaper is related to the degree of their relief.
The specifics of the use of stone wallpaper
If your plans include decorating a small hallway, it is better to choose light-colored trellises. Dark materials will visually reduce the parameters of this room. It is advisable to paste over three walls of the corridor with light materials, and choose one as the central (accent), for example, choosing stone trellises for it.
To get a non-standard interior, you can combine horizontal, vertical, diagonal stripes in the corridor. Such an unusual combination of several finishing materials will not only allow you to visually expand the space in a small and narrow room, but also make it a real hallmark of your apartment or house.
Attention! Stone finishes are not combined with ornaments and unusual patterns.
Thanks to the use of white wallpaper under the stone, you can decorate the ledges and niches on the walls in the hallway. Interior professionals recommend “diluting” the lower part of the walls with colored inserts and applications in order to visually stretch the space.
In the photo - a variant of decorating the hallway. Instead of one massive chandelier, small hallway it is better to install several miniature spotlights. In such cases, you will not only achieve maximum illumination of the decorated room, but also create excellent accents that will highlight the stone wall.
To get a finished image, you can choose parquet, laminate, ceramic tiles as flooring. Live plants will be a great addition to the resulting image. In addition, you can pick up voluminous applications with butterflies, plants, flowers, fixing them around the perimeter of the hallway in the form of an unusual border.
Pasting the walls with wallpaper around the entire perimeter is currently practically not carried out. As interesting solutions interior specialists offer a combination of glass and stone materials in the corridor.
Conclusion
Stone wallpapers offered by manufacturers on a paper, vinyl, non-woven basis will help you make changes to the image of the hallway in a short time period.
In order for you to fully enjoy the result achieved after the completion of all the finishing work, it is important to follow certain rules. To begin with, it is advisable to take the time to pre-prepare the walls for gluing them with stone trellises.
The complexity of the work depends on what kind of finishing materials will be used in the repair process. The walls are especially carefully prepared for gluing with paper-based stone materials. Any unevenness, surface roughness will be visible on the walls, spoiling the visual perception of the entire interior.
Before starting preparations and decorative work, designers recommend drawing up a project that will take into account the smallest nuances of the room, taking into account style direction the whole apartment. In this case, you can avoid various problems, you do not have to waste time on repeated repairs.
Paste the walls with wallpaper or paint in a single color - finishing solutions that have already become traditional. But what if these options seem boring and outdated? We offer an impressive way of decorating walls that have not yet had time to get bored.
1. From the ceiling to the wall
Intricate stucco is rarely able to fit into a modern interior. But ceiling rosettes, fixed on the walls and painted in their color, look very relevant. A wall with such a finish becomes a real highlight of the interior.
2. In eco style
Wall decoration with cork is not yet very common. Most likely, this is due to the widespread opinion that cork is an impractical material. But that's not the case at all. Modern cork panels are resistant to negative external factors, such as moisture, mechanical damage.
3. Fresh press
Paper on the walls in the form of wallpaper is a common solution, so the idea of \u200b\u200bdecorating 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. Some brick
A wall completely lined with bricks is found in modern interiors quite often and has already managed to get a little bored. We offer an alternative solution - lay out only part of the wall with bricks. This finish is harmoniously combined with snow-white plaster, creating interesting game contrasts.
5. Relive vacation memories
River or sea pebbles are a reliable and durable material for wall decoration, which is easy to work with. With the help of small pebbles, you can lay out both a whole wall and a separate section of it, for example, an area kitchen apron.
6. Cheap and cheerful
If decorating the walls with natural wood will be a serious blow to the family budget, then we recommend that you pay attention to other options. For example, finishing the walls with OSB boards. But be careful: to make the interior look creative, you will have to carefully consider all its details. Otherwise, there is a great risk of overstepping the boundaries of good taste.
7. Soft eco-leather walls
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 in laconic interiors will look modern.
8. Stretch ... walls
The practice of finishing with stretch walls is not yet very common. They are a canvas attached to a frame. The advantages of such a finish are high installation speed, the ability to apply any image in decent quality.
9. Brutal decoration with large stones
Large stones in wall decoration are rare, although they look more impressive than small ones. In order for such a finish to really decorate the interior, we recommend laying out the entire wall with them, leaving free space between adjacent stones.
10. Exquisite luster of glass
Glass panels can have a variety of colors and textures. Therefore, it is not difficult to choose a model that harmoniously fits into the interior. It is not uncommon for glass panels to be mounted on top of a wall with a different 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 finish is difficult to implement from the technical side. But the result is really worth the effort. Light sources are attached to the wall, for example, LED Strip Light. Then, at a short distance from them - 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 the color scheme of a certain interior is facilitated.
13. It's the other way around: frames… in the image
A wall pasted over with bright wallpaper can be filled with the same frames from floor to ceiling. So many different paintings will appear on the wall, while united by a common plot.
14. Democratic plastic
Plastic wall panels usually do not please 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. Drywall constructions are not always bad.
Complex drywall wall structures are a finish that most designers frown upon. But there are examples when drywall in the interior looks stylish. To stay within the bounds of good taste, we recommend that you consult with professionals when choosing a design form.
16. A novelty in the world of finishing materials - flexible stone
Such material is a stone chips or a polymer layer fixed on a flexible base. Bending stone allows you to recreate the texture of natural even on uneven surfaces of complex shape. At the same time, its cost is quite democratic.
When a general idea of unusual methods of wall decoration is obtained, it may be desirable to return to familiar and proven solutions. In this case, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with how
Another novelty of manufacturers may be of interest to fans of unusual, one might even say, extravagant interiors. Walls, arches, niches, columns, fireplaces - all this will become extraordinary if stone wallpaper is used in the decor.
Until a certain time, stone decoration was the prerogative of facades and architectural elements. Then she quietly made her way into residential apartments in the form of an unpretentious decor of hallways and balconies. But the stone did not stop there, it began to go even further, and now it can be found in any living room of the apartment, from the living room to the kitchen and bedroom. However, anyone who has dealt with stone knows how difficult it is to work with it. Given this nuance, manufacturers picked up a new trend in decor and offered buyers stone wallpapers - beautiful and easier to work with. What they are, how to use them in the interior and how to glue them - we'll talk about this together with the Dream House.
Flexible stone wallpaper photo
What is stone wallpaper and in what form they are produced
When you see them in the store, you may even pass by the gray and nondescript finishing material. However, designers have long since learned to use it to decorate modern interiors, combining it with both natural materials (for example, wood) and artificial ones (plastic, glass, paper wallpaper, PVC film).
stone wallpaper for interior decoration a photo
Stone wallpaper (or) is facing material, which appearance and its physical properties is similar to . This is a thin layer of cut stone of layered rocks, glued to a flexible base. It is precisely layered rock that is required here, which would be easily separated by layers.
As a raw material, sedimentary rock (sandstone) is used, which is cut off with the thinnest layer. The material has an absolutely natural origin, but in this form it is inconvenient to work with it, so it is quite logical that it was “planted” on an artificial, but flexible basis. Thanks to this step, the lining of semicircular and radius interior elements became possible.
flexible stone photo
In addition to sandstone, stone wallpaper can be made from gypsum or marble chips. In this case, a non-woven material is located on the wrong side, and a coating of small crystals is located on the front side.
Flexible stone wallpaper is available in two versions - sheets in the form of plates or in rolls of 2-2.8 m in the form of wallpaper.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of stone wallpaper
Any material can be praised, praising its strengths. But at the same time, this material also has disadvantages, which sometimes cross out all the advantages. In the case of stone wallpaper for interior decoration, everything is quite the opposite - its positive qualities outweigh the negative ones. We invite you to check it out for yourself.
Of the shortcomings, only the high cost should be noted, which sometimes reaches the price of natural stone. But even in this case, stone wallpapers win the duel due to their low weight and ease of installation.
In the interior, stone wallpaper does not have to be used to create an artificial cave or grotto. They are quite suitable for wall cladding modern apartment. And while such a technique in decoration is not put on stream, you can use this idea to bring bold concepts to life.
Application of stone wallpaper photo
How to glue stone wallpaper: the subtleties of installation
The process of decorating walls or any other surfaces with a flexible stone is similar at the same time to the procedure and gluing. Even the tools will need the same - a smooth and notched trowel, roller, brush. But the adhesive composition should be special - given the weight of stone wallpaper, use the adhesive recommended by the material manufacturer, or choose. So, how to glue stone wallpaper?
Due to the excellent performance characteristics and the ability to withstand fairly harsh operating conditions, stone wallpaper can be used not only for interior decoration, but also for finishing facades and other small architectural forms.
