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Wallpaper trends 2023: explore the very latest in wallpaper design
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Start your search for the latest wallpaper trends with our round up of the very best looks and wallpaper collections set to dominate 2023.
No matter your style or the size of your home, there really are wallpaper ideas for everyone, from traditional florals and trompe l’oeil to contemporary geometric and tropical patterns or animal motifs and architectural designs.
Wallpaper can beautifully transform a room with impactful color, dynamic pattern and inviting texture, allowing for you to curate and design a space that truly reflects your personal style. The progress in new wallpaper printing techniques and finishes is constantly pushing boundaries, making wallpaper trends more exciting than ever.
Our 14 favorite wallpaper trends for 2023
David Harris, design director at Andrew Martin explains just how much wallpaper has changed over the years, 'gone are the days of just printing on paper. You can now embellish corks, grass-cloths and silks with pretty much any design. The usage is also bolder and braver. If you have the confidence, there are endless possibilities,'
See our top wallpaper trends below for some beautiful inspiration for your home in 2023.
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Wallpaper works just like a piece of art hung proudly on the wall. It can enrich your space with interesting color, shape and pattern, and provide an eye-catching talking point when people first set foot inside a room.
To elevate this artistic connection even further, choose a wallpaper print that shows a unique, artistic scene. As shown by this beautiful mural, Bodegones Room, designed by Patricia Urquiola for Jannelli & Volpi for Altfield , the modern, abstract take on a still life table scene adds a unique intrigue and an artistic statement to this hallway.
2. Add elegant detail with a wallpaper border
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Wallpaper borders are back, and they are set to be a big trend for 2023.
Historically, wallpaper borders were used to hide imperfections and tacks on walls, rather than being used for decoration. With a resurgence of borders used in homes in the 1980s, often featuring floral and botanical prints, borders became more decorative rather than practical, and now they're back again, with a variety of stylish and unique prints to choose from.
Above, the Adonis wallpaper border in Mole by Susie Atkinson not only creates a beautiful contrast with the blue painted walls, it elegantly enhances the door and baseboard, as well as complementing the dark wood and brown palette used across the furniture, carpet and lighting.
Atkinson says, 'borders have been used for many years to elevate the simplest of rooms, adding detail and delight in an easy way. They are less of a commitment than wallpapering the whole room but still bring that color and interest to walls, adding an accent to contrast or complement a room. The possibilities with them are endless.
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3. Style with stripes
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Decorating with stripes will always establish a timeless look, however, over the last few years there has been a huge resurgence in classic, simple patterns, such as stripes and decorating with checks, across interior design industries, from wallpaper to upholstery, rugs and carpet.
Still going strong for 2023, striped wallpaper can create a sophisticated, elegant look in the home. Louisa Tratalos, Colours of Arley founder says, 'stripes have a rich history and go beyond trends within interiors and fashion alike. For 2023, especially, consumers are becoming more considered and conscious with how and where they shop, as well as what they purchase – opting for a more sustainable approach and investing in quality, timeless design pieces. As a result, stripes will continue to grow in popularity and sit firmly as an interior staple, much like the Breton stripe within our wardrobes.'
Using a striped wallpaper can be a great place to begin if you want to introduce a more subtle pattern into your space, rather than a busy print – wonderfully shown above with the uplifting palette of pinks used on this striped design.
4. Add a tactile touch with textured wallpaper
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Gone are the days when wallpaper was a one-dimensional piece of paper on the wall. As printing techniques develop, the number of surfaces that can be printed on increase, and the variety of materials used to create wallpaper everchanging.
One of the most comforting wallpaper trends is introducing texture to the walls. Ed O'Donnell, co-founder of Angel O'Donnell says, 'densely patterned wallpapers and fabrics, nubbly wools, brushed fringes – textures will abound in 2023. Anything that beckons us to reach out and touch it, that feels good against our skin, will be top of our list.'
The Synamay Chalk design by Mark Alexander shown above, handcrafted from natural leaf fibers, creates an organic, rustic look that feels simple, natural and beautifully calming.
5. Take wallpaper to the fifth wall
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A trend that we have seen more and more of throughout 2022, and that is set to continue well into 2023, is ceiling wallpaper ideas.
Enhancing the fifth wall with wallpaper can make for a dynamic and immersive look. For so long, ceilings have been ignored when it comes to wallpaper and paint, but transforming this surface with interesting visual interest, ceiling paint ideas and pattern can establish a stylish design that feels utterly luxurious,
'A small space is actually the perfect place to be bold and adventurous with paint and wallpaper,' says Lucy Searle, Homes & Gardens' global editor in chief, 'whether it be a small bathroom, walk-in closet or boot room, these areas of our homes are ideal for experimenting with more unique and impactful designs.'
As shown in this striking small bathroom, designed by Beata Heuman , the space has been covered top to bottom in her own cotton linen print design, which is paper backed, so it can be applied just like regular wallpaper.
6. Embrace moody metallics
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Dark colors used to be avoided, as often this would be misinterpreted as making a room seem dark and dingy – however, they are making a desired comeback.
However, with an eclectic use of space, the right accent colors, furniture and good lighting, deep royal blues, moody metallics and luxurious emerald greens can establish an opulent effect.
The Forbidden Bloom wallpaper print by Divine Savages , shown above, embodies a beautifully illustrated large-scale print of floral blooms intertwined with sweeping serpents, with the design luxuriously embellished with stunning gold leaf.
Jamie Watkins, co-founder, Divine Savages says, 'architectural details have been embellished using gold leaf for centuries and gilded interiors are certainly having a renaissance. Gold as a color holds a raw, organic connection with the earth, helping to create interiors that are warm, reassuring and uplifting with a decadent, luxurious twist. Our new gold leaf wallpapers evoke the romance of long-standing tradition with a wink to our passion for playful pattern'.
7. Escape with a scenic wall mural
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Scenic landscape wall mural ideas are one of the biggest stories in wallpaper trends for 2023 – wonderfully atmospheric and evocative, a stunning wall mural will transform and capture the imagination.
You don’t have to put your artistic nature to the test when it comes to picture walls. There are plenty of wallpapers that are designed to do just that with trompe l’oeil illustrations that can quickly add an extra dimension even in small spaces.
A panoramic mural can not only transport you to another space (figuratively as well as literally!), but by choosing a nature-inspired design, the boundaries between indoors and out can become blurred.
For a relaxing bedroom wallpaper scheme, turn to images of escapism, like this tropical pictorial wallpaper that evokes the memory of faraway shores. Complete the look by choosing furniture, bedding and cushions in earthy ochre and a pinch of ginger for a fully immersive design.
8. Max out with full-scale pattern
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Maximalism is an interior design trend that's back in a big way, and we predict that this daring look is here to stay.
In bold contrast to the understated, this living room decor idea reveals the design world’s wild side.
An arresting mix of leopard prints, pleating and patchworks, together with stars, stripes and metallic hides, demonstrates that more can be more.
9. Factor in an abundance of florals
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Floral room decor can be adapted to suit any space, whether it’s vintage, retro or contemporary. These new season designs have upped the style stakes and make it easy to work beautiful flowers into your décor.
Start off by thinking about color. The palette you choose will guide your decisions when it comes to choosing floral designs and will act as the basis for pulling your scheme together.
When working floral prints into your home, think about the scale of the flowers in the patterns. Large prints can make small rooms appear even smaller so stick to daintier designs to create an illusion of space.
10. Surround yourself with botanicals
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Sustainability and being 'happier at home' is at the forefront of our minds for 2023, and it will only escalate further as time goes on.
An increased awareness of the finitude of our natural resources has led to an increased desire to repair, repurpose and recycle.
Visible repairs are celebrated and emphasized, and durable, natural, and woven materials are championed. Bolder greens are also taking over from the midnight blue bringing in the biophilic trend of wellness through plants and foliage.
'Any reference to bringing the outside in will have an impact on wellbeing with the plant trend that just keeps on growing,' explains Maryanne Cartwright, Design Manager at Graham & Brown .
11. Go for dramatic graphics
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This year has seen us all searching for security and structure amid the turbulent times of the last few years, and an escalating need to impose systems of order and control in all facets of life has seen a rise in popularity for more simplified, structured design.
Interiors referencing elemental geometric arrangements, subtle raised relief and monochrome palettes channel the comfort found in pattern and routine.
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Craftsmanship and heritage designs can be beautifully celebrated in homes both classic and contemporary.
Shown wonderfully in this master bedroom and master bathroom, both spaces have been decorated in an iconic, green William Morris print, establishing a united and grounding design.
Nostalgic and familiar designs can bring great comfort, and we are more willing to invest in designs that have meaning and have been lovingly created than mass produced products.
13. Create a picture-perfect scheme with wall panels
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Panels have been big when it comes to bedroom wallpaper ideas for 2022. It's not overly common to have paneling in a bedroom, but if you live in a period property – or got them built in to add character to a plain space – you have plenty of space to play with wallpaper.
Previously a living room trend, adding a statement paper in slices allows you to go bold with color and pattern without overwhelming the room.
Choosing a natural inspired scheme and colorway keeps things calming, too.
14. Add charm with Chinoiserie
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Chinoiserie is another wallpaper trend which has been in and out of fashion for many years. Historically associated with grand country manor homes, this technique has been modernized and updated is a fresh new way.
Characterized by fantastical oriental scenes and sinuous, stylized flower and bird motifs, the Chinoiserie trend has witnessed a surge in popularity in recent years, with today's wallpaper and fabric houses offering a wealth of ornate decorative designs to bring wow-factor to your interior design choices.
What is the most popular wallpaper of all time?
It's hard to pin-point an exact style or pattern that is the most popular wallpaper of all time, as we have been discussing in this piece, so many trends fall in and out of fashion! However, there will always be curtain styles and instantly recognizable patterns that seem to stand the test of time.
From whimsical florals, and botanicals, to stripes and damasks, there are many enduring wallpaper trends that are always popular throughout interior design.
When it comes to choosing wallpaper for your space, it's always worth exploring classic designs as well as the latest trends so you can make the perfect decision for your space that is reflective of your style.
Jennifer is the Digital Editor at Homes & Gardens. Having worked in the interiors industry for a number of years, spanning many publications, she now hones her digital prowess on the 'best interiors website' in the world. Multi-skilled, Jennifer has worked in PR and marketing, and the occasional dabble in the social media, commercial and e-commerce space. Over the years, she has written about every area of the home, from compiling design houses from some of the best interior designers in the world to sourcing celebrity homes, reviewing appliances and even the odd news story or two.
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Wallpaper and Paint Combinations - The Honeycomb Home
You guys, wallpaper is trending again.
Though you could argue that wallpaper never really goes out of trend. What I’m seeing a lot of lately is wallpaper paired with paint colors other than white. So today I’m rounding up a photos of wallpaper and paint ideas for inspiration.
If you’re looking to really wake up a tired space in your home, this may be just the solution for you. I’ve been considering it myself but I’m going to start in our walk-in closet first and see if I can live with it. I change my mind a lot!
Many of these inspiration photos today are bathrooms. If you’re afraid to commit like me, bathrooms are a good space to go bold and take a risk! I’d also recommend removable wallpaper if your a commitment-phobe.
The first photo here is my favorite (obsessed!). I really love the colors in this beautiful paper in the kitchen. However, I am not a fan of birds so I’ve been keeping an eye out for something with the same colors minus the birds.
After doing some research, I found this company that makes peel and stick wallpaper in your choice of color.
That is such a great idea! I would always start with your wallpaper choice because it’s easier to match the paint to the wallpaper rather than the other way around.
The bold floral wallpaper shown in this bathroom is very popular, I’ve been seeing it everywhere. It is paired with white here but I really love how the warm wood tones of the vanity seem to highlight that color in the wallpaper. SO pretty.
via the linen rabbit
Here is that same wallpaper but with green paint. Another trend I’ve seen a lot of is wallpaper paired with green paint in particular.
via: a carried affair designs
Rather than paint, this bathroom has pretty tile alongside the wallpaper. The dark grout ties it in nicely with the paper.
via the linen rabbit
Here’s a bold wallpaper and paint idea! I’m sure I could not live with black moldings, but it does look stunning with this pink floral wallpaper!
via: little green paint company
While most wallpaper and paint combinations I found online are bold, this one with the pink tones and softer gray helps to lighten it up.
via: lulu and georgia
The browns in the wallpaper and the green of the painted moldings help to bring in some colors of nature in this space.
via a glass of bovino
If you prefer more blue tones, which are generally easier to live with, you may love this bedroom paper and paint combo.
via Instagram
Again dark and moody is not necessarily my thing but this one is so well done I think I could live with it. I love how they extended the color to the ceiling.
via paint and paper library
Simple beadboard and muted wallpaper is one of my favorite looks of all. This one is a great example of that.
via Pinterest
In this pretty guest bathroom, the wallpaper and paint combination brings in so much texture!
Alternatively, here’s another wallpaper and paint idea. If you’re craving some textured wall covering but aren’t interested in a bold pattern, take a look at paintable wallpaper. The possibilities are endless with that option.
Lastly, if you’re not interested in committing to a whole room of wallpaper but want to add something interesting, try a wall mural on one wall. These are also trending big right now! I may have to do a whole separate post on those!
How long can wallpaper be painted after gluing?
They smooth out irregularities and mask minor defects. After gluing them, you do not need to sand the walls. Repair costs are reduced.
Contents
- Drying time after wallpapering
- Non-woven
- Paper
- Glass
- Vinyl
- Painting wallpaper
- Is it possible to paint immediately
- After how long can the surface be painted
- Drying time of the paint
How long does the wallpaper dry after gluing
When organizing repairs, it is important to clearly plan all operations. Calculate the drying time of wallpaper sheets pasted for painting. It is indicated by manufacturers in the instructions placed on the rolls.
It ranges from 24 to 48 hours. Depends on the type of wallpaper.
Non-woven
Natural drying time - 48 hours. In the first 24 hours, moisture is released. On the second day - the polymerization of the glue. In rooms with high humidity (more than 60%), the wallpaper dries for 4 days. During this period:
- It is forbidden to use heaters and heaters that can damage the sheets to be glued.
- Keep the room temperature at least 18°C.
- Vents/windows must be closed. nine0010
Paper
Drying speed is second to none. They have a porous structure, high conductivity of air and moisture. Without artificial ventilation and heating, they dry for a minimum of 8, a maximum of 20 hours.
Glass fiber
Drying time from 8 to 24 hours. Depends on the level of humidity, ambient temperature, composition and consistency of the adhesive used. During the day, the fiberglass / glass fibers included in their composition will be fixed and the surface will be ready for painting.
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Vinyl
Drying speed is affected by the following factors:
- Type of backing:
- Dry on paper from 18 to 24 hours;
- on non-woven - two days.
- Wall type. Drying is faster on gypsum fiber, gypsum plasterboard and gypsum plastered walls.
- Thickness of wallpaper.
- Quality and density of the adhesive solution. Water is added to the dry mixture in the amount specified by the manufacturer. Its lack or excess slows down drying. nine0010
Wallpaper painting
Each type of wallpaper has its own painting technology.
- Glass wall papers are best suited for painting. On the wall, they look like a single, seamless canvas. Can be dyed several times. Requires a primer before painting.
- From paper it is necessary to choose treated with a water-repellent composition. They have a high ability to absorb moisture. They must be glued to the wall surface immediately after lubrication with glue.
After waiting for complete drying, primed. This will ensure even distribution of paint and reduce its consumption. The paint is applied in a thin layer. nine0010 - Washable ones require a top coat of varnish, as they lose their moisture-resistant properties after painting. When using vinyl wallpaper, a primer is not necessary. Painting is carried out with a dye diluted to a liquid consistency. The solvent is taken 15% more than usual.
Cannot be painted over:
- acrylic-based washable wallpaper - leaves stains and smudges;
- textiles;
- single-layer paper - when applying paint, they soak and move away from the wall. nine0010
Is it possible to paint immediately
Do not start painting immediately after pasting. You need to make sure that the glued surface is dry. Check the humidity in the room with a hygrometer. Paint manufacturers indicate after what time period their products can be applied to a surface pasted over with wallpaper.
After how long the surface can be painted
During the summer season, painting can be started after 48 hours. In autumn and winter - after three days or more. If these requirements are not observed, the peeling of the wallpaper from the wall begins, they warp, and other defects appear. nine0003
Paint drying time
Wallpapered walls are painted with water-based, latex, acrylic and other water-soluble paints. They include components that affect the drying rate. The approximate drying time of dyes of different types is presented in the table.
| Dye type | Temperature, °C | Air humidity, % | Drying time, hours |
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| Water emulsion |
How long the paint will dry depends on the following factors:
- wallpaper texture;
- work season;
- applied layer thickness.
Any paint gains maximum durability gradually.
Sometimes it starts to peel off and crumble. This happens for the following reasons:
- Increased humidity in the room during the drying period;
- A wet surface was painted;
- Incompatibility of dyes for the first and subsequent coats; nine0010
- Violation of technology.
Wallpaper painting is a type of construction work that requires accuracy and adherence to technology. Conscientious execution is the key to high quality and long service life.
Do-it-yourself wallpapering for painting: how to glue it
Wallpapering A person starting repairs in an apartment should know what wallpapering for painting is, especially if he has never encountered such a question as independent wallpapering. When painting, the wallpaper takes on a new shape. Before deciding to repair, you need to understand that for some time you will have to live in conditions of discomfort, so it is necessary to carry out preliminary preparatory work. This will help minimize discomfort, but the resulting changes in quality of life are worth all the effort.
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Contents
- Preparatory work
- Leveling the surface with putty and primer
- Varieties of wallpaper to be painted
- Wallpaper adhesive to be painted
- What is needed to paint the wallpaper 9004
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Preparatory work
The correct idea and understanding of such a process will save a lot of time and nerves for novice builders, therefore, before gluing the wallpaper under the paint, you need to start preparing the working area, first you need to take out all the pieces of furniture from the room and place them in such a way that everything you need can be was easy to find. Then, you can start rough work. nine0003
Draft work begins with a thorough cleaning of the wall from old wallpaper or any other material. The main task is to get to the base of the walls and ceiling.
If the wall was painted with oil or pentaphthalic paint, then you should stock up on iron helpers. These include:
- scraper;
- axe;
- sharp knife.
These helpers will help speed up the process and easily remove all layers of accumulated paint. The process of preparing the walls can be seen in the figure. nine0003
If the walls have been whitewashed, it will be necessary to thoroughly soak all layers and wash them clean. This procedure often takes a long time. But if you do not get rid of the whitewash, then the likelihood that the wallpaper will hold is zero, so you need to thoroughly wash everything off and let the walls dry completely.
Leveling the surface with filler and primer
After that, it is necessary to level the resulting surface with putty. It is not difficult to buy such a mixture. It is the start and the finish line. The starting putty is designed to smooth out large cracks and cracks, and it is used at the beginning of the process. Finishing putty evens out after the starting mixture all the small irregularities that have formed.
nine0003 After that, with the help of special grids for rubbing the surface of the walls, the ceiling is finally brought into perfect condition. The main purpose of these finishing mixtures is to make the walls flat and even, and the corners perfectly straight.
It should be noted that this is a dirty and dusty job, so it is necessary to carefully insulate furniture, as well as windows and other items that are forced to remain in the repaired room.
To do this, the best option would be to prepare oilcloth and adhesive tape for future use, which is convenient to pack everything. nine0003
After leveling the walls and ceiling, it is necessary to treat the surfaces with a primer. Such a solution performs several useful functions at once - it protects the walls and ceiling from fungus and will further improve the separation of wallpaper during subsequent repairs, so we boldly proceed to the priming process with our own hands. When all the preparatory and rough work is fully completed, the most important and final stage remains - wallpapering.
Preparation, processing and wallpapering of surfaces
Varieties of wallpaper for painting
Paintable wallpapers are good because they can be painted and tinted 5-10 times. Such types of wallpaper for painting include the following groups:
- vinyl products;
- non-woven wallpaper;
- cullet.
Paintable vinyl wallpaper is made from 2 layers of paper and foam vinyl. This type of product differs in that its surface allows air to pass through without creating the effect of a thermos in the room. Non-woven wallpaper for painting is made from pressed cellulose fibers. In cullets, a layer of quartz sand with additives is applied to the non-woven base. In the figure you can see the painting of various types of wallpaper. nine0003
To figure out how to glue wallpaper for painting, you need to decide how to choose the right glue.
Paintable wallpaper adhesive
Every master should know how to properly glue wallpaper for painting.
The choice of glue depends on the material from which the wallpaper is made. nine0002 There is another type - this is a universal glue that can be used for any kind of wallpaper. Such glue will need to be diluted in warm water 30 minutes before use, while stirring it well. It can then be applied to walls and wallpaper. The figure shows different types of glue.
In fact, this is a fairly simple task, if you choose the right glue and do the preparatory work. Wallpaper glue is used depending on their material, so one glue is used for vinyl wallpaper, and another for non-woven wallpaper. It is worth noting that after spreading wallpaper with glue, they become much heavier. Separately, it is worth adding that it is necessary to glue the wallpaper in a joint, tightly fitting them to each other. If there is some kind of drawing, then you need to select the wallpaper in such a way that you end up with a complete picture. nine0003
In the question: how to glue non-woven wallpaper, one rule must be observed - this is a thorough smoothing with a soft plastic scraper or a rag for high-quality adhesion of the wallpaper to the wall and the release of air bubbles.
All excess glue squeezed out from under the wallpaper is carefully removed with a rag or a special napkin. The remaining tails, below at a distance of 2-3 cm from the floor, must be cut under the ruler with a knife. For these purposes, it is better to stock up on a construction knife, which is very convenient to work with. nine0003
Non-woven wallpaper gluing should be carried out as follows. First, the entire wall is carefully glued with glue, then the wallpaper sheets. This technique will help to firmly fix each cut and prevent future peeling.
It is important to follow the order. Do not forget that the wallpaper gets heavier from the glue.
What you need to paint wallpaper
After the question: how to glue wallpaper for painting has been considered in detail, it remains to find out how the painting takes place. After the wallpaper is pasted, they need to be allowed to dry for a couple of days, and at this time you will need to stock up on a roller, selected paint and a flat vessel, with which paint is spent many times less.
nine0003 In such a question: how to glue and paint, you must strictly follow the order so that the result will please the novice repairman. Painting is started when the pasting process is completely completed, and the glue under the wallpaper is completely dry.
To make sure that the wallpaper tape is stuck on and the glue behind it is dry, you can take a toothpick and poke a hole in the most inconspicuous place of the pasted material. If a person hears a small crack, this means that the wallpaper is ready for painting. nine0003
Paint that has been prepared in advance is poured into a flat vessel. Basically, the preparation process includes a selected and mixed shade, which is stirred with a drill. If a person plans only to refresh the previous layer, then certain difficulties may arise with the hit of the shade, so it is better to apply a new layer if there are doubts in terms of color hit.
Staining process
Coloring should be done in 3 stages: after each applied layer, you need to wait until it is completely dry.
This painting technique helps to wipe out all the small defects that a novice painter made in the future. nine0003 Do not throw away buckets of paint residue. The fact is that it can be stored for several years. If small children live in the house, then for sure they will want to express themselves from the creative side in those areas where there were painted wallpapers. If this happens, then you can always add water to the paint and paint over the work of young artists.
It is necessary to take into account one more important point that should be done before sticking the wallpaper for painting. First, you will need to seal all skirting boards, door and window frames with paper tape. Such a measure will help protect them from paint ingress. nine0003
Painting and wallpapering always start from the ceiling and then slowly go down. Separately, it is worth adding about the butt places. Basically, such areas are difficult to paint with a roller, so it is recommended to stock up on a thin brush to paint over these hard-to-reach places with it.
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