Many friends are often dazzled by the variety of wallpapers when decorating.
However, especially in recent years, the very popular non-woven wallpaper has been said by merchants to be environmentally friendly and breathable. However, how to choose it so as not to fall into the trap? What are the specific methods?
Today, from the perspective of practical application, the characteristics and selection tips of non-woven wallpaper will be fully explained at once.
Look at the material first, don’t be confused by the color.
Entering the building materials market, the colors displayed all over the wall are indeed attractive. However, the first thing is not to look at the patterns, but to determine the materials.
Today, the wallpapers on the market are mainly divided into three categories. These three categories are PVC wallpaper, pure paper wallpaper, and non-woven wallpaper.
Although many imported products with inflated prices seem to be expensive, they are actually based on the lowest-cost PVC wallpaper.
The first choice for truly high-end home decoration is Non-woven wallpaper .
It is made of natural plant fibers such as cotton and linen through non-woven molding. When held in the hand, the texture is soft. Looking at the light, you can find that the fiber texture is not continuous, but has a naturally interlaced feeling.
If the sample appears hard and slippery to the touch, or if its back is smooth and plastic-like, then it is most likely not a true non-woven fabric.
On-site environmental testing is the most direct and effective
No matter how good the merchant's advice is, it's better to try it yourself.
Prepare a small lighter and ask the store clerk for a small sample (remember to ask permission first).
Observation after ignition shows that non-woven wallpaper with a high environmental protection level does not produce thick black smoke when burning, and there is no pungent plastic-like smell. The ashes are in a loose, gray powder state and will break apart with a gentle twist by hand.
If it is PVC wallpaper, once it is burned, there will be black smoke, and there will also be an obvious plastic smell, and the ashes will be in a state of agglomeration.
Also, just open a new roll of paper, get close and smell it.
If the ink smell is not obvious, or there is only a faint scent of grass and wood, it indicates that the printing ink and backing paper materials are relatively clean; if there is a significant ink smell, it will be difficult to upgrade the grade to a higher level.
Color fastness needs to be wiped by hand, don’t be afraid of trouble
Many people choose wallpaper only based on whether the color is good-looking and ignore the issue of future cleaning.
Especially if there are children at home, the walls will inevitably be visited by paintbrushes and dirty fingerprints.
First, after picking a color you like, then take a wet white paper towel or a damp cloth, and then wipe it vigorously back and forth on the surface of the sample a few times.
If the paper towel is obviously stained with color, it means this wallpaper of color fastness Not pass.
The grooves and seams that are more likely to accumulate dust are the most testing for color fastness, and this area is among the styles with uneven textures that should be paid more attention to.
In the future, the color will fade as soon as you wipe it when cleaning, and the wall will become darker and lighter, which is very ugly.
Accessories are more critical than wallpaper itself
Many people will ignore this link.
Whether the wallpaper is well pasted and whether it is environmentally friendly? basement membrane and glue played a decisive role.
Complete construction includes: first use basement membrane Cure the backing of the wall before use glue Paste wallpaper.
If the quality of the base film is poor and moisture returns to the wall, the wallpaper will easily become moldy and warp; if the glue formaldehyde exceeds the standard value, even the best non-woven wallpaper will not help.
When choosing, take the initiative to ask the store what the base film and rubber powder used in the package are. It is best to choose a brand with a complete product system.
For those who only sell wallpaper and auxiliary materials are sold in bulk, the probability of problems after construction will be much greater.
The core advantages of non-woven wallpaper must be clear
After understanding how to choose, let’s summarize what’s so good about it.
Non-woven wallpaper The most prominent feature is "can breathe".
Because there are gaps between plant fibers, moisture can pass through, and the wall is not prone to mold.
In summer, it feels drier than ordinary wallpaper.
In addition, it has excellent toughness and is not easily torn when pasted. In the future, when the house naturally settles or expands due to thermal expansion or contraction, the joints will also be less prone to cracking and warping.
If there are elderly people at home who are sensitive to odors, or have children, or live in humid areas in the south, then there is basically nothing wrong with choosing it.
Avoid some common misunderstandings
Some people think that the thicker the non-woven wallpaper, the better, but this is not true.
Thickness is not directly related to durability, the key is fiber density and craftsmanship.
If it is too thick, the breathability will be poor.
Some people think that imported products must be better than domestic products.
At present, the non-woven wallpaper production technology of domestic first-tier brands is very mature, and many internationally renowned brands are also OEM-produced in China.
When purchasing, focus on the test reports and actual experience, and do not blindly believe in foreign brands.
When choosing wallpaper for decoration, don’t just look at the effect under the lighting in the exhibition hall. Take it home, check its color again under natural light, and then use the methods mentioned above to test it one by one.
Spending half an hour more to do your homework can help you live in peace of mind for the next seven or eight years.
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