Liquid wallpaper in the hallway: making the most of structure (+7 photos)

Peculiarities

To unambiguously decide for yourself whether it is worth using such material when decorating the corridor in an apartment, you need to compare the advantages and disadvantages. How do liquid wallpaper compare favorably with its roll counterparts and other finishing materials?

Beige liquid wallpaper in the hallway interior

Advantages

Here are the main advantages of liquid wallpaper for the corridor:

• Resistance to low temperatures, which allows them to be used not only in city apartments, but also in country houses without heating;
• The dye does not fade when exposed to ultraviolet radiation;
• The mixture levels the walls, filling small cracks, depressions, etc.;
• Easy to apply and remove;
• Improve the sound and heat insulation of walls in the house;
• Contains only environmentally friendly hypoallergenic materials that are safe for the health of household members;
• Easy to clean without accumulating dirt and dust;
• They do not allow moisture to pass through or accumulate, and are not susceptible to mold;
• Possibility of use on any surfaces and walls with different designs - inside niches, on ledges, columns, arches, etc.

Liquid wallpaper helps create a laconic interior

Decorating a corridor using liquid wallpaper in gray and beige shades

Flaws

There are not many disadvantages to liquid wallpaper in the interior of a hallway, and the advantages definitely outweigh the disadvantages. However, when choosing this material, it is worth considering them:

• Despite the fact that liquid wallpaper does not accumulate moisture, it is afraid of water and is therefore unsuitable for rooms with high humidity. However, thanks to this very property, they can be easily removed from the walls if necessary.
• The wallpaper cannot be washed, only cleaned with a vacuum cleaner or a regular dry cloth. For this reason, they are not suitable for the kitchen area.
• The cost is more expensive than conventional wallpaper coverings.

Drawing “Yin and Yang” in the interior of the hallway using liquid wallpaper

At first glance, cleaning liquid wallpaper is difficult - water washes it away. If there is a stain left on the wall that cannot be removed with a dry cloth, you can apply a little liquid mixture to paint over the dirty area. Only those places that are constantly dirty can cause inconvenience.

The design of flowers on liquid wallpaper adds elegance to the interior.

Design techniques in the interior interesting design options with liquid wallpaper

According to designers, it is not necessary to decorate all rooms of the apartment in the same style. You are allowed to choose your own style solution for each room. However, the hallway often has a free open exit to the common room, so it is recommended to decorate both rooms in the same style. If the styles are different, they should either be combined harmoniously or create contrast.

The designer's tools are colors, shapes of interior elements and textures. The use of liquid wallpaper in the interior of the hallway allows you to creatively use each of the listed tools.

In the hallway, the design of liquid wallpaper can be:

• monochromatic, not distracting attention to itself, then it focuses on other objects, for example, on decorative elements;
• with stripes that do not make it too expressive or contrasting (stripes help to visually lengthen the hallway or make it taller);
• abstract (patterns are subject to the requirements of the style, which determines geometricity or fluidity, smoothness of lines), it is important not to lose the psychological comfort of the room;
• textured, when liquid wallpaper imitates other materials, for example, brickwork, animal skin or stone (not used in a minimalist style, replacing it with a plain, even coating).

To visually “raise” the walls, use vertical stripes of ornament or elongated patterns. They can be placed next to doorways. Using color to “correct” space in “Khrushchev” buildings allows you to expand the room. The lower half-meter of walls are covered with wallpaper in dark tones, the walls above are covered with wallpaper in light shades. The horizontal strip running in the middle of all the walls of the hallway will also expand the “borders of the walls.”

How to choose the right one

Despite the fact that the building materials market offers a lot of different wallpaper options, when choosing them for a small hallway you should consider the following nuances:

• Products must be practical, wear-resistant and resistant to various external influences. It is desirable that they are simple and easy to care for.
• When choosing, one of the most important meanings is color. The overall perception of the room will depend on how correctly you choose it.
• Don't skimp on wallpaper. The better quality they are, the longer they will last.
• It is no less beneficial for hallway rooms to choose wallpaper with small or very small patterns. Various floral motifs and abstractions look good, on which, for example, small stains and dirt will be less noticeable, because over time they still appear.

Unusual and original wallpaper with sparkles and decorative chips will be an excellent solution, suitable for designer renovations in the hallway. When choosing wall coverings, you should pay attention only to trusted companies and brands that have been producing these products for several years. In addition, from a huge assortment you can choose wallpaper from both domestic and foreign manufacturers. Today, many experts agree that the quality of domestic building materials products has improved in many ways, so there is no point in overpaying and buying imported wallpaper when its own market offers options that are no worse. It is best to choose wallpaper for the hallway directly in the store, and not on the Internet, since only in this case will you be sure of the quality of the product you are purchasing. For a small hallway, for example, in a Khrushchev building, you can choose any of the types of wallpaper, the main thing is that the walls are visually did not reduce the size of the room

Here it is also worth considering the correct lighting and not choosing massive furniture so as not to restrict the space

For a small hallway, for example, in a Khrushchev-era building, you can choose any of the types of wallpaper, the main thing is that the walls do not visually reduce the size of the room. Here it is also worth considering the correct lighting and not choosing massive furniture so as not to restrict the space.

What does the market offer?

The market for finishing materials is developing rapidly, and if a few decades ago the consumer was extremely limited in his choice, today he has to show some patience before the final choice is made.

So, what does a buyer usually encounter when choosing wall materials for a bedroom?

1. Vinyl, paper and non-woven wallpaper - there are many varieties of these coverings, and the simplest and safest from an environmental point of view are paper ones. But their main disadvantage is their fragility. And in the process of gluing, you should not hesitate, since under the influence of glue, the canvas can quickly lose its shape. Non-woven and vinyl wallpapers are more modern. They do not fade under sunlight, have an easier gluing process, and are durable. But you cannot always be sure of the absolute environmental friendliness of these fabrics, since any violation of the production technology becomes the main reason for the release of toxic elements.
2. Natural, eco-wallpaper - appeared relatively recently, is absolutely environmentally friendly, but has a high cost.
3. Decorative plaster – while wallpapering does not require any special skills, working with decorative plaster requires not only tools, but also theoretical knowledge and practical experience. First, the material is applied to the surface and then structured with special tools.
4. Liquid wallpaper is an ideal modern wall covering that is perfect for decorating the interior of a hallway. Even a beginner can handle decorating hallway walls with this material. In addition, they are absolutely harmless to human health.

All finishing work can be done by hand

Interesting ideas

Simple smooth photo wallpapers already make the interior unusual. But there are types of this decorative coating that allow you to get interesting visual effects. So, wallpaper looks unexpectedly in the hallway:

• Volumetric;
• LED.

An interesting pattern will change the look of the entire room.
Let's look at each of these types in more detail.

3d wallpaper

The volumetric image looks very realistic. The basis of the picture can be a landscape with flowers and grass in the foreground.

The volumetric image looks very realistic.

A macro photo of raindrops flowing down a window looks so vibrant and natural that you want to touch it.

The image of water on the photo wallpaper will refresh the hallway.

A graphic drawing can serve as the basis for a three-dimensional photo. In this case, visual illusions appear.

The correct selection of photo wallpaper for the hallway will radically change the perception of the entire room.

LED

Illuminated wallpaper is a system of wires, controllers, and LEDs. It is controlled remotely from the remote control.

Using LEDs you can create a realistic picture or an abstraction. The starry sky or the night city with lights will look spectacular.

The best choice for LED wallpaper is an urban print.

The disadvantage of such wallpaper is its high cost and difficulty of installation.

How to make liquid wallpaper yourself

To do this, you will need sheets of paper - old books, office waste paper, newspapers and packaging. All this is thoroughly crushed and filled with water at the rate of approximately 5 liters per 1 kg. The mixture is left for several hours so that the paper softens, after which it is mixed with a construction mixer until smooth.

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PVA glue and dye are introduced into the base prepared in this way and stirred again. Next, as in the case of the ready-made mixture, the mass must be allowed to “ripen” for 12 hours, after which decorative materials are added to it - glitter, fibers, etc. This composition can be stored for several days without loss of quality.

Another necessary component of homemade liquid wallpaper is gypsum. It is added immediately before application, after which the mass is thoroughly mixed. This composition can no longer be stored - due to the presence of gypsum, it will harden quite quickly.

Stylistic decisions

Stylish hallway design, bright and cozy.

Despite the wide variety of wallpaper for the hallway, when its design is formed, factors such as the parameters of the room, its layout, and the level of illumination are taken into account

Wallpaper for the hallway in a classic style

Classic style in the hallway, wallpapering the walls.

The classic style is ideal for solid people inclined to conservatism. This style is characterized by symmetry of compositions and sometimes pompous decoration. Wallpaper for a hallway in a classic style should be in muted shades. If the choice falls on the presence of prints, then all patterns should be symmetrical. White, beige, green and brown tones are optimal for this style. Depending on the general concept of the style, finishing material with vertical or horizontal stripes, as well as with oriental patterns, is suitable.

Wallpaper for the hallway in a modern style

Modern style for wallpaper in the hallway.
Modern interior style provides the opportunity to find that niche of creativity characteristic of each individual case. Many people make the mistake of not fully understanding the direction of the style. In fact, there are many modern stylistic trends.

The Art Nouveau style, despite its name, loves elegance and is distinguished by aristocratic lines. It combines classical foundations and new ideas. Therefore, ideally and if the general concept of the hallway design allows, one wall can be plain, and the other can be highlighted with wallpaper with a large pattern, which, at the same time, should be laconic and discreet. Optimal for modernism are also photo wallpapers that visually increase the area.

The glossy shine of metal and glass is the hallmark of the high-tech style. Using glass and mirror finishing items, you can also save space. Given the trend of self-leveling floors, preference in wall decoration is given to fiberglass or metal wallpaper.

Wallpaper for the hallway in Provencal style

Provence style is airy and elegant; wallpaper with a floral pattern is suitable.
Checkered wallpaper, small flowers with a blue tint, the absence of bright, contrasting tones - all this is inherent in the Provencal style, which is loved by many thanks to its comfort and French charm.

Wallpaper designs can be combined by combining brown, blue, snow-white and yellow shades. “Uncomplicated” at first glance, the interior of the hallway is actually thought out to the smallest detail. The only condition for creating a harmonious image is the absence of olive, lavender and any dark color.

Wallpaper for the hallway in Scandinavian style

The Scandinavian style is characterized by cool shades and predominantly white.

Connoisseurs of minimalism prefer to furnish their home in a Scandinavian style, therefore, the hallway of a house or apartment should correspond to it. Scandinavian countries are a cold territory, which is why in the palette when choosing wallpaper, preference is given to cold shades. The classic colors are white and gray.

Features of materials

Advantages:

• high level of sound and heat insulation;
• environmental cleanliness;
• antistatic properties;
• hide wall imperfections well;
• do not form dampness and greenhouse effect;
• fire safety of the material;
• light fastness;
• elasticity of the material.

It is not recommended to decorate walls with liquid wallpaper in rooms with high humidity, as well as in apartments with pets. If some area is damaged, it will be difficult to choose the same shade for the patch, so it is better to stock up on additional materials. How they look in the interior in the hallway, look at the photo below.

Types of liquid wallpaper for the hallway

1. Cellulose. The basis is paper, so they quickly become dirty and are sensitive to the effects of steam and moisture. It is not advisable to glue them in the hallway.
2. Silk. Consist of paper and small silky threads, durable, sensitive to various influences.
3. Textured with stone chips. Stable and durable materials that are expensive. This is a good option for decorating a hallway.
4. Combined. They are presented as a homogeneous white mass into which various components can be added.

How liquid wallpaper looks in the interior of the corridor, look at the photo.

How to glue it in the hallway

1. As a rule, the hallway is a narrow and elongated room, sometimes with a small window opening, so it is not recommended to paint it with dark colors. Such finishing can lead to a visual reduction in the size of the room.
2. You should not use too bright colors; they can absorb light, which makes the interior intrusive and unpleasant.
3. To distract attention from the floor, use a combination of several shades. At a height of 50 cm from the floor covering, dark-colored wallpaper is used, and then soft and light-colored wallpaper up to the ceiling. Such gluing will visually enlarge the space, move the ceiling away, and make the lighting more intense.
4. The drawings look original. There are many options: abstractions, geometric and floral patterns, images of animals and birds.
5. If you mix a thicker consistency, you can create stucco elements in the interior; it looks luxurious in the space.

Another idea for gluing a hallway with liquid wallpaper is shown in the photo.

Choice of colors

1. For a dark hallway, choose wallpaper in a combination of yellow and white; they will make the space light and bright.
2. Monochrome cream wallpaper and ivory-colored canvases will highlight the beauty of furniture and decor.
3. Blue and blue tones will add a touch of freshness to the interior.
4. The combination of red and gray colors will visually adjust the layout of the room.
5. The color of dark chocolate and purple shades will create an original design. They can be used in interiors with wide windows.
6. Combinations of metallic colors with white and black look good in the interior.
7. Brown color is suitable for rooms with light wooden furniture and high ceilings.

See how bright liquid wallpaper transformed the interior of the hallway in the photo.

Advantages and disadvantages of liquid wallpaper

Fine powder with dye and adhesive binder, which is diluted with water according to the instructions before use, is usually called wallpaper precisely because of the cellulose.

Externally, the coating can resemble a smoothly plastered wall or have various patterns that are created with your own hands from the same material.

Liquid wallpaper is deservedly gaining popularity due to its advantages:

• They hide small irregularities in the walls, so the surface is perfectly smooth.
• Unlike rolled ones, which have joints, they look like a single piece around the entire perimeter.
• Application work requires less space than when gluing a roll; the process takes place without waste and glue stains.
• They provide the opportunity for unique decor: applying large compositions to the entire wall, choosing their colors. For comparison, when gluing rolls you have to be content with the selected print throughout the room.
• There is no need to adjust the pattern between the canvases and cut out window and door openings, as in traditional ones, so there are no unnecessary trims left and the cost per square meter is more economical.
• The service life is longer due to the fact that the damaged area can be cut out, dissolved in water and the mixture applied again. On paper products it will look like a patch, but here the coating will even out and will not be noticeable.

The material, in essence, differs from conventional wallpaper coverings and is more related to decorative plaster.

Despite all the advantages, liquid wallpaper is not yet as widespread as traditional wallpaper for the following reasons:

• Expensive. Traditional ones have a wider range of prices, which is said to suit any wallet. Liquid ones are more expensive, on average about 1000 rubles or more per kg of dry mass. Approximate consumption: 1 kg per 4-5 square meters. The smaller the particles in the mixture, the higher the cost.
• More limited choice of colors. The assortment is becoming larger, but in comparison with the usual ones it still loses.
• Not washable. You can coat the surface with acrylic varnish, but this will deprive it of breathability.
• If there was a stain of a contrasting color under the decorative layer, over time it will appear on the outside.
• It takes an average of 2-3 days to dry, depending on the time of year.

Liquid wallpaper is purchased in dry form and then diluted with water before use.

Important! The mixture is suitable for application to walls, ceilings, structures of any shape

Types of liquid wallpaper for the hallway

Liquid wallpaper for a corridor may contain natural substances and additional components.

1. Cellulose wallpaper. The main component is paper. It is not advisable to use cellulose liquid wallpaper in the corridor of a Khrushchev building.
2. Silk liquid wallpaper. The base is the same paper with the addition of small threads of natural silk.
3. Cotton liquid wallpaper. The name speaks for itself. The composition includes natural cotton.
4. Combined.

More often it is a white mass with decorative additives. To a greater extent, professional construction teams work with such a composition. To operate this product you need to have practical skills and theoretical knowledge.

By working with the mixtures listed above, you can create a combination with a pronounced texture. But much in the choice of material depends on the financial capabilities of the customer. At the final stage, the material applied to the wall surface must be coated with acrylic varnish.

Recommendations before repair

Here are some useful tips when mixing liquid wallpaper:

• Take exactly as much water as prescribed in the instructions for the mixture;
• The powder is poured into the water, and not vice versa;
• Follow the rule: one container - one package;
• The liquid coating must be mixed manually; using a drill will disrupt the structure of the fibers;
• The finished mixture can be stored for 2-3 weeks if unopened.

Always mix just the right amount for all walls. If there are liquid wallpapers of different mixtures on the surface, this will be visible by the different tone. The amount of material should be calculated based on the following parameters: 1 kg of mixture per 6 m2. If after painting one wall there is a little mixture left, it can be poured into a new solution.

Application process

To apply the mixture to the wall surface you will need:

• Grater;
• Putty knife;
• Spray.

The process of applying liquid wallpaper is carried out as follows:

Place a small amount of solution on a spatula; Apply the mixture to the wall, then rub it with a float until the coating thickness is 3 mm; It is important not to lift the tool from the wall while rubbing, otherwise unsightly seams will remain; While controlling the pressure on the float, continue applying the coating to the wall; The filled area must be leveled so that there are no lumps left; to do this, just moisten the grater and treat the surface with it; Once the mixture is applied to the walls, moisten the spatula in water and run it over the surface again for final leveling.

Liquid wallpaper in the hallway takes 2 to 3 days to dry. To make the process go faster, the room must be well ventilated, so the moisture will evaporate more intensely.

The temperature in the corridor should not be lower than +10 degrees.

Creating a drawing

In the interior of the hallway, liquid wallpaper with a pattern looks great. How to apply your favorite ornament or design:

1. Make markings with a pencil;
2. Apply the finishing mixture strictly along the lines in the direction from the center to the edge;
3. Wait for the drawing to dry (usually this takes about 24 hours);
4. Adjust the picture using a rubber spatula, move excess material to the center, and trim unnecessary elements with a sharp knife;
5. Before applying the main background, cover the drawing with masking tape.

Different colors and textures on the walls look more impressive than plain coatings, creating a wide variety of compositions on the walls. You can draw waves, stripes, floral patterns, flowers, animals, clouds, etc. in the corridor.

With proper application and care, the liquid coating of the walls in the corridor will last a long time. Such surfaces can be easily changed, refreshing the interior. The variety of shades and textures allows you to create anything, even full-fledged drawings on the walls of the corridor.

What you need to know about finishing

To decorate this room, you need to select only those materials and colors that create a friendly and welcoming environment. At the same time, we must not forget about the practicality of wall coverings in this part of the apartment. One of the compromise solutions that combines attractive design with everyday practicality is liquid wallpaper for the hallway.

First of all, it is necessary to say that liquid wallpaper is radically different from its roll “brothers”. In fact, they are not wallpaper, but rather resemble decorative plaster, both in appearance and in the method of application. You can read more about this type of finishing in this material.

Initially, liquid wallpaper is granules into which various colored tints are mixed at the factory, designed to impart a particular color to the finished finish. As for the application, you can do it yourself or invite professional finishers.

Attention! If you are interested in how to apply liquid wallpaper to a wall, we recommend that you study in detail this material presented on our website.

Application

Let's take a closer look at those cases in which the use of this type of finish becomes most justified:

Advantages and disadvantages of using liquid wallpaper

Any material has advantages and disadvantages. The main advantage of liquid wallpaper is its ease of application and the absence of the need to prepare surfaces. They will perfectly disguise small chips and cracks on the walls. Using the principle of plaster, the mixture fills all the recesses and hides defects.

According to consumer reviews, they have an attractive appearance and can be of a wide variety of colors and textures. At home, this is achieved by adding color. Any damage can be easily corrected with your own hands if you correctly apply a new mixture to the damaged area. Contaminated areas are removed by a new application of diluted granules.

A room with this decoration will look beautiful. Thermal insulation characteristics of the walls are increased. They are pleasant to the touch even when the room temperature drops significantly. Any type of such wallpaper applied to the walls will have good antistatic properties. Provided high-quality pasting and careful handling, such wallpaper can last up to 20 years.

The disadvantages include the need for additional drying. To quickly evaporate moisture, you will need to ensure good ventilation in the room. In winter, you will need to install additional heating devices in the room. The disadvantages also include the lack of wet cleaning and the high cost of the material.

The advantages of liquid wallpaper compared to regular wallpaper and their features

The main positive advantages of this finishing material:

• use on any surfaces (arches, columns, ledges, niches);
• have protection against mold, do not allow or absorb moisture;
• washes well;
• have heat and sound insulation properties;
• the composition includes only safe, environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic materials;
• dyes do not fade;
• ease of application and removal;
• resistance to low temperatures;
• have the ability to fill small cracks and irregularities.

Working with them is carried out in the same way as working with decorative plaster - the composition is diluted with water and applied to the walls.

Note! If there are significant defects in the walls, it is necessary to first level them using plaster or drywall.

Liquid wallpaper has few disadvantages, but they still exist and should be taken into account:

• wallpapers do not accumulate moisture, but they are afraid of water, for this reason they cannot be used in rooms with high humidity;
• cannot be washed - can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner or a dry cloth (rag);
• the cost is higher than the cost of ordinary wallpaper;
• the final result can only be seen after complete drying, and the application can consist of several layers, each of which is glued after the previous one has dried, which takes time;
• To extend service life and durability, after drying the surface is covered with a protective layer of acrylic varnish or water-based varnish.

Perfect surface preparation is not required; it is enough to get rid of large bumps and chips - small scratches and holes will be hidden due to the texture of the wallpaper.

There are four types of liquid wallpaper.

• Cellulose ones are the most susceptible to moisture, dirt, and ordinary touches. The main component is paper.

It is worth remembering that they have a short service life, become dirty and do not tolerate moisture.

• Liquid silk is more resistant to external influences. The basis of the composition is paper combined with the addition of silk threads.

They are not only reliable, but also cope well with the influence of negative factors.

• Textured wallpaper with stone chips. The composition includes fine marble chips, which makes them more durable and resistant to external factors. The most expensive option, but it is great for the hallway.

They cost more than other varieties. But at the same time they have a longer service life.

• Combined wallpaper - as a rule, it is a homogeneous white mass with various additions as desired. Most often they are used by professionals, since their application requires certain knowledge and skills.

This is a snow-white mass, into which the required component should be added before starting finishing work.

Liquid wallpaper in the hallway of different styles

The design of the hallway must be carefully thought out so that the interior is harmoniously combined with the style and color of the entire living space. Liquid wallpaper will help give your apartment originality and uniqueness, add unforgettable charm and comfort.

Skillfully combining them with other finishing materials will make your dreams come true.

Classic hallway

When decorating an apartment in a classic style, liquid wallpaper will not only not bring disharmony into the interior, but, on the contrary, will make it more modern. Coverings with sparkles or other small filler details will create the splendor and luxury of a palace style in the room.

By making small accents using golden particles, you can create a warmer interior.

Classics are characterized by the use of light colors (beige, light brown, gold). They go well with dark furniture. Seamless joints of liquid wallpaper are also suitable for decorating walls in this style. Interior additions can be:

• moldings, baguette, paintings;
• combining different patterns and types of wallpaper;
• properly placed wall sconces on opposite walls.

Light pastel colors will help visually expand the space.

Several spotlights on the ceiling will allow the wallpaper to sparkle in a new color and add a unique charm to the entire room.

Other styles

The combination of brick and walls with textured wallpaper will be an excellent solution for the design of a hallway in the Loft style, which will give it softness.

If you give preference to white, the corridor can quickly lose its attractive appearance and aesthetics.

In the Provence style, you can combine liquid wallpaper with a pattern, as well as with wood or brick. This trend is also appealing to simple white plaster.

High-tech style is a combination of clear lines and minimalism. It is relevant for small hallways. All sorts of shades of gray and white are suitable. A combination of red or green wallpaper is possible as an accent.

When choosing wallpaper for the hallway, keep in mind that this is a narrow and elongated room, which rarely has a window opening.

In the photo below you can appreciate the variety of design ideas for the interior of a corridor in a modern apartment using liquid wallpaper.

Among all the existing variety of finishing materials, not the last place belongs to liquid wallpaper. They are great for a hallway. The main thing is not to be afraid to fantasize and experiment, and this material will help you implement the most daring design solutions.

In the hallway there should be harmony between your chosen wallpaper, furniture and decorative elements, both color and texture.

Color spectrum

To decorate walls in a small room, it is better to choose light shades. Bright colors can also be used, following a number of rules. They can be combined with neutral tones, creating patterns in the form of stripes on the surface, or you can accent one of the walls.

In the interior of the hallway, the combination of white with shades of yellow looks fresh; this range will make the room lighter and more cheerful. Plain coverings of beige or milky color will highlight stylish furniture and emphasize decorative elements. If you want to bring a little coolness to the interior, you can use a blue color scheme.

Red tones, combined with gray, will help visually change the shape of the room. If there is a window in the hallway, a combination of brown and purple will look good. The high-tech style in the design of the corridor is emphasized by metallic shades complete with white or black. But completely brown walls are good as a background for furniture made of light wood. How different shades of liquid wallpaper affect the appearance of the interior of the corridor in the apartment can be seen in the photo below.

Finishing

It will take some time to prepare liquid wallpaper for application, so preparation should begin already at the stage of priming the walls, when the repair is coming to an end. A dry wallpaper mixture can be prepared from individual ingredients contained in different bags, or all components can be already mixed in one bag.

When diluting the dry mixture, you must take only the amount of water specified in the instructions.

The contents of the package must be mixed in full in a separate container. You need to pour the dry mixture into the water, and not vice versa. To homogenize the mass, the use of drills is not recommended; this process may entail a change in the structure of the fibers and, accordingly, a violation of the consistency.

To apply liquid wallpaper, the same tools can be used as for applying plaster. The number of portions required for application to a certain area should be done in one batch, since the compositions of different batches on the same wall may vary slightly. You can calculate the amount of the mixture based on the instructions for use. On average, 1 kg of wallpaper can be distributed over 5-6 square meters. m of surface. The remains from mixing on one wall can be used in mixing for another wall.

Using a spatula, the prepared material is grated and applied to the surface in small portions. The composition is ground to a thickness of 2-3 mm; it is advisable not to lift your hand from the surface being treated to avoid the formation of seams. By adjusting the pressure on the tool, the composition is applied in this way until an area of ​​approximately 1 square meter is filled. m, after which the finished area is leveled with a grater dipped in water. After finishing the entire wall, you need to go over the surface with a wet grater again.

Mixtures of different colors are used to apply patterns. The sketch must be applied to the surface of the wall, and then the desired compositions should be applied in several stages with an interval of a day.

When is it profitable to use liquid wallpaper for decorating a hallway?

The main defects that owners have to endlessly struggle with are uneven walls, and the main flaws are bumps, dents, the angle of the slab and various bulges. You can often find cracks on a painted wall, and it is impossible to hide this defect using simple methods. In such cases, liquid wallpaper will be your assistant. They do not crack, tear, or fall off and cover the surface well.

Important! When applied to a wall, liquid wallpaper looks like embossed plaster or textured wallpaper. On sale you can find liquid wallpaper of various colors, with large and small textured elements, using metallized and silk threads. If desired, the wallpaper can be painted in any color and added texture, and you can also use it to create panel designs.

Most often, such wallpaper is found on sale in the form of a powder, which is diluted with warm water before application. Sometimes they are sold ready for application. The process of applying them to the surface is done using a spatula and is similar to applying plaster.

Pros of use:

• Economical price.
• Wallpaper hides small defects, so it is not necessary to perfectly prepare the wall surface before applying it.
• Easy to apply.
• Exclusivity of the drawing.
• Possibility of easy replacement of damaged and contaminated areas of the coating.

Minuses:

• Some people find the drawing monotonous.
• Due to the water base, it takes time to dry.
• They get dirty, but this flaw can be easily corrected.

Additional Tips

To make your photo wallpaper look as impressive as possible, use the following tips:

1. Think about lighting. The drawing may get lost in a dark corner. On the contrary, lighting located in the right places can complement the overall impression of photo wallpaper;
2. A mirror sheet on cabinet doors or on the wall will help increase the space, as well as the effect of the pattern on the wall;
3. Usually photo wallpapers are self-sufficient. But sometimes additional decorative elements enhance the impression of the design. For example, next to a photo of a boulevard, a bench with a floor lamp in the shape of a street lamp would look appropriate;
4. Bright, small-sized photo wallpapers can be framed to become an interior decoration.

Small photo wallpapers can be framed to become an interior decoration.
Many people want to make their hallway interesting and memorable. Photo wallpapers are an excellent option for them due to their effectiveness, ease of installation and accessibility.

Varnishing and painting

To increase moisture resistance, liquid wallpaper can be varnished or painted. However, it is worth considering the fact that the material will lose some of its qualities, the surface will become rough, and its shade will change. Paint and varnish mixtures are used mainly in bathrooms, bathrooms, and partially in the kitchen. Experts recommend using colorless acrylic compounds that do not have a pronounced odor and are resistant to abrasion.

The process of applying coloring compounds is simple. For work, you can use a roller with medium pile, brushes with soft bristles. Varnish or paint is usually applied in 2-3 layers. This is due to the nature of the wallpaper itself. The first layer is partially absorbed into the material itself, so it cannot fully provide the necessary protection. The next layer should be applied only after the previous one has dried, after 9-12 hours.

How to apply liquid wallpaper

The main thing is to follow the instructions on the package, which indicate the correct proportions for diluting the mixture. The dry mixture must be poured with warm water and mixed. It is better to do this by hand and not use a construction mixer so as not to destroy the texture. After mixing, cover the container with plastic wrap and leave for approximately 12 hours to swell.

The finished composition is evenly applied with a spatula or trowel onto pre-primed walls. It is better not to use materials from different batches on the same surface: this will avoid uneven color and texture.

Selecting the right wallpaper texture

First of all, the wallpaper here must be sufficiently durable, easy to maintain, and at the same time have a long service life and a high level of reliability. These requirements are related to the practical side, because this is where people place their shoes and can easily stain the wallpaper or damage it a little.

Due to the fact that the walls are easy to stain, they need to be looked after. The best option for design in this case is liquid wallpaper. They are characterized as reliable, harmonious and durable wallpaper, easy to maintain. Due to their texture, you can create a real fairy tale even in a small space. Liquid wallpaper is “breathable” - it does not allow fungus and mold to form, and the absence of seams will be a positive factor. If they were dirty or damaged, then you can remove the damaged area and apply a new layer of wallpaper in that place. Their color will not be monochrome, which means it will look interesting. As an alternative, you can consider washable wallpaper.

Vinyl and non-woven wallpaper can emphasize the luxury of design and interior, while the choice of patterns on the market is simply huge. These materials are resistant to moisture and ultraviolet rays, which means they can last for a long time, caring for them is a pleasure.

Vinyl wallpaper is a great option because you can always paint it. It is enough to add a couple of stylish decorative items and accessories - as a result, the result will be a completely new design.

Paper wallpaper is suitable only for a temporary option with non-long-term repairs. This is cost-effective and cheap, but you should not count on the fact that such wallpaper will last a long time or guarantee any reliability.

For a small hallway, it is best to choose light shades, pastel colors - such a selection of colors can visually increase the dimensions of a small room.

Moreover, choosing this shade of wallpaper can make the room not only more spacious, but also a little lighter. Dark colored wallpaper is an idea that is ideal as a combination of several colors or can be a great play on contrast. A fashionable option in 2018 will be combining plain wallpaper with panels.

A very important aspect is choosing the right pattern. For example, here you can use photo wallpaper with some flowers - this is original and interesting. Large flowers on the wallpaper will “steal” space, so it is better to use wallpaper with small flowers (violets, daisies, etc.).

An overly cluttered pattern will visually make the room smaller; it is better to use such a pattern on only one wall. Striped wallpaper, on the contrary, will visually increase the volume of the room, by correctly arranging the furniture, which will be on the lines of this wallpaper, you can create an interesting interior. This location and design will emphasize the good taste of the homeowner.

The texture can be selected to suit your taste, it can be stone, sand, frescoes, wood or leather

All this is interesting and tempting, but first of all it is important to consider the functional purpose of the room and the fact that it will be constantly dirty

Method two

Here the process is somewhat simpler than in the first option, and the ornament can be obtained more gracefully and without flaws. To do this, you will need a stencil with the desired design; you can make it yourself, or order it from any advertising agency that has a plotter cutter.

First, a background is created, or the entire wall is covered with liquid wallpaper. After they have dried, a stencil is attached using masking tape and a new layer of wallpaper is applied on top of it in a different color than on the wall.

Important! After application, you need to wait about half an hour, and only then remove the stencil. During this time, the wallpaper layer will have time to dry, and drips will not form.

You can watch the video on how to work with a stencil.

Types of wallpaper

You can choose wallpaper from the following options:

Washable vinyl wallpaper (vinyl)

An ideal option for a variety of textures to hide uneven surfaces. However, it is possible to damage the vinyl layer.

Quartz wallpaper

This coating in the form of quartz sand is applied to a non-woven base. They have a unique wear resistance, are not subject to mechanical stress, and are easy to maintain. Can be painted with latex paint as needed.

Glass wallpaper

These are peculiar panels that are made on the basis of glass fibers. They have high strength and wear resistance, are not susceptible to mechanical and chemical influences, but they are impervious to moisture.

Liquid wallpaper

They have the following properties: wear resistance, sound insulation, high strength, elasticity. They are resistant to moisture, mechanical stress, and can withstand repeated staining.

Bamboo wallpaper

Environmentally friendly coating with excellent thermal and sound insulation. Not subject to mechanical stress, easy to maintain.

However, application is difficult and requires preliminary preparation of the base. Regular wallpaper glue will not work, so you need to purchase a special adhesive.

In addition to the characteristics of the wallpaper material, you should pay attention to the design

Interesting solutions

Currently, professional stylists use a combination of liquid wallpaper with decorative artificial stone. This option can be considered an excellent solution for decorating a corridor. There are positive changes in the building materials market, so even the most capricious buyers can make their choice of wallpaper.

There are currently quite a lot of coatings that are offered by manufacturers for finishing walls in the corridor. Non-woven, paper, vinyl paper materials have a short service life. The downside is the need to quickly glue the room, otherwise the canvases will lose their original shape under the influence of glue.

Vinyl and paper wallpapers do not lose their original color when exposed to ultraviolet radiation, but they are difficult to consider as environmentally friendly materials. During their direct use, toxic elements are gradually released into the living space.

Eco-wallpaper, created from natural materials, has excellent environmental performance, but owners of urban hallways are put off by the high cost.

Decorative plaster is a good finishing material for hallway walls, but its use will require certain skills.

Considering that all of the wall finishing materials listed above have certain disadvantages, liquid wallpaper can rightfully be considered the best option for decorating walls in the hallway.

If you wish, you can handle all stages of work related to decorating walls with liquid wallpaper on your own, without the help of professional stylists.

This coating consists of natural fibers: cotton, cellulose, as well as an adhesive base and dye.

First, the finished composition must be diluted in water using the manufacturer’s instructions, then proceed to decorating the walls. Not ready to carry out the work associated with applying liquid wallpaper to the walls yourself? Be sure to read the recommendations of professionals

Liquid wallpaper has antistatic properties because it contains natural ingredients. The finished solution is highly elastic, so there is no need to waste time and effort on preliminary preparation of the walls.

Small cracks and defects on the surface of the hallway walls will be eliminated after applying liquid wallpaper to them.

Advice! It is not necessary to use liquid wallpaper only for the hallway; they are appropriate in other living spaces, including the kitchen space.

Modern manufacturers of liquid wallpaper for hallways offer customers a huge range of colors, including unique elements that make the interior unique in appearance.

For example, if such finishing materials are used to decorate the walls in the hallway located in a new building, as the house shrinks, cracks will not appear in the corridor, as happens when using conventional paper trellises. In addition to numerous positive characteristics, liquid wallpaper also has minor disadvantages: price, the need to cover with a protective layer.

Liquid materials fully satisfy the needs of the property owner for beautiful, safe, durable, beautiful coatings for the walls of their corridor.

This finishing material is created on the basis of cellulose, so it is suitable even for those people who are prone to allergic reactions to synthetic materials.

Colors

When choosing liquid wallpaper, you should take into account the lighting in the room: if the room is well lit, then any colors will do, but if the room is quite dark, then choose exclusively light colors. Also, light pastel colors will help visually expand the space. A combination of several colors and textures will allow you to create an original design even in such a boring part of the apartment as the corridor.

If the hallway is dark, then combining yellow and white colors will change the room, adding light and brightness. If you need to add “freshness,” use blue and blue shades. A combination of red and gray colors will correct the unsuccessful shape of the corridor.

You can choose any desired color from the rich palette presented in the store or mix your own using a tint. Keep in mind that bright shades are used for accents, while soft and light ones are used for background decoration. It is possible to choose a powder with decorative additives: gold threads or sparkles, silk and cotton, granules, bark, dry algae, sand or mica.

If you give preference to white, the corridor will very quickly lose its attractive appearance and aesthetics. Soft orange shades will lift your mood just like yellow ones. Green colors usually have a calming effect, but it is quite difficult to find suitable hallway furniture for them. Variegated wallpaper, consisting of a light background and a dark pattern, will retain its appearance for a long time.

What is liquid wallpaper

You can create an original design in the hallway using liquid wallpaper. Some experts believe that there is no big difference between plaster and liquid wallpaper. Others say that the mixture successfully combines the properties of ordinary wallpaper and plaster. But it is not recommended to put an equal sign between them. Materials vary in texture and method of application to the work surface. The main advantage of liquid wallpaper is its high strength and resistance to fading. In addition, there are no problems in maintenance. They are easy to clean. The working composition includes cellulose and cotton fibers. Using liquid wallpaper you can create your own style. To create a design, add to the finished mixture:

1. Silk.
2. Cotton.
3. Dyes.

And also, relief fillers - shavings, sand, mica and so on. It is the composition of the mixture that influences the interior design. Liquid wallpaper can be used to decorate office premises and living space, or a public place.

Stylish combination options

Combining wallpaper is an original technique for decorating hallway walls, which has no restrictions and welcomes any experiments:

• Horizontal reception. The wallpaper is placed horizontally in the form of alternating different rolls (initially draw a line parallel to the floor);
• Vertical combination. A method of alternation similar to the horizontal one, which allows a combination of canvases of the same and different widths (you can make plain ones wide, highlighting less contrast);

• A technique for combining two close shades of the same texture. Using shades for soft contrast and a welcoming atmosphere, highlighting one or two walls;
• Plain and patterned. A technique for decorating different walls or highlighting an accent wall in the middle, framing it on the sides with plain wallpaper (can occupy half the wall or a small area around the mirror);
• Method of combining simple canvases and photo wallpapers. Accentuating one wall, pasting others with a monochromatic companion;

• Selecting an accent zone. Zoning of hangers, mirrors, dressing rooms, helping to clearly delimit the room (creating the effect of organizing space);
• Combination-flaps. Cutting wallpaper into squares or rectangles and then gluing it to the wall in any order, even chaotic (a kind of patchwork on the wall);
• Panel inserts. Separate inserts-stickers on a plain base with subsequent framing of the panel in a frame made of decorative plinth or baguette (imitation of paintings, decoration of panels);
• Accentuating niches and wall projections. The use of panels of different colors and patterns, deliberately highlighting the protrusions (they are often accented with small prints of photo wallpaper).

It is important that the bright colors of the palette are combined with neutral ones and look good together. When combining different fabrics, you need to look at the batch number: this will avoid different shades where it is not needed

Artificial lighting distorts the real colors of the wallpaper; at home they may look completely different and not match each other.

How and with what to combine

The methods for combining liquid wallpaper are practically no different from conventional roll coatings. For the most part they are divided into:

1. Vertical combination visually raises the ceilings, but does not look good in too small and narrow corridors. If the area of ​​the room is too small, it is better to leave vertical stripes on only one of the walls or choose a separate area.
2. Horizontal combination, on the contrary, allows you to expand the room, but visually lowers the level of the ceilings. You should use horizontal stripes with caution on long walls if the hallway is rectangular in shape.
3. Decorative inserts. Most often, liquid wallpaper is combined with vinyl or non-woven fabrics. Inserts can be further highlighted using decorative frames, moldings or stucco.

Accent walls in hallway interiors are created extremely rarely. Most often, this technique is used in rooms that are quite spacious or combined with a living room.

What wallpaper to choose for the hallway Basic criteria

The most important criterion that you should rely on when deciding which wallpaper to choose for the hallway is taste preferences. The selected materials, first of all, should please the owners of the house. Therefore, before making a purchase, you should understand whether the chosen option can satisfy all requests and realize the design ideas that were developed in advance.

An equally important criterion is color. Wallpaper for the hallway should not be very light. This is not some kind of design trick, but more of a practical point. This room is located closest to the street, so it is susceptible to dust and dirt settling. It is best to give preference to finishing materials in easily soiled colors. But in this case, you can’t overdo it either.

It is important to remember that insufficient light often enters the hallway, so it is best to avoid overly dark and gloomy shades

As the best option, it is recommended to choose washable wallpaper. From a practical point of view, they are the ones that will satisfy all the requirements. It will not be difficult to choose the appropriate texture and color of this type of finishing materials, because there is a wide range of them on sale. Which washable wallpaper do buyers most often prefer? Vinilov. They have a special structure that prevents dirt from penetrating inside, so they are easy to clean.

Which wallpaper to choose for the hallway based on texture? Various imitations are considered a popular alternative among all possible ones. Designers recommend choosing wallpapers like stone, brick, fabric, wood, tiles, leather or decorative plaster. The listed options not only externally resemble the texture of the selected material, but also repeat it to the touch.

What materials can be combined with?

You can combine many other types of finishing materials with such wallpaper. To design inserts on the wall, as well as to emphasize important details, it is recommended to use non-woven, vinyl and fiberglass wallpaper. At the same time, you should not use paper options to decorate the interior design of the corridor, as they quickly become dirty and take on a sloppy appearance.

In addition, when decorating a corridor or hallway, you can combine liquid types of wallpaper with wooden panels, as well as bamboo and cork. These are natural materials that are environmentally friendly. Their disadvantage is their low resistance to temperature changes and high humidity.

Often liquid wallpaper compositions are used in combination with decorative plaster. It has a similar texture. With the right selection of colors, you can create an effective design.