If the previous wall covering and wallpaper is out of date or just tired and has a desire to replace them, are able to select your new wall decoration materials with new possibilities of use – wall coverings.
Types of wall covering
Leading wall decoration material manufacturers offer several types of wall coverings, designed in compliance with EU regulatory requirements for fire safety and a high level of sound insulation, abrasion and mechanical resistance, antistatic and antibacterial qualities as well as the suitability of cladding material (dimensions, weight, mounting and dismounting conditions, etc.). Latvian demanded a contract for vinyl wall coverings and textiles, as well as wall linoleum and cork.
Vinyl wall coverings
Compared with vinyl wallpaper, vinyl covering is thicker, heavier and more resistant to various influences, because it is very dense, wear-resistant and fire-resistant materials on or non-woven textile backing, for cladding commercial facilities – offices, hotels, schools, kindergartens, medical institutions, etc.
The surface characteristic microporous structure that provides breathability and allows the walls to “breathe”. It is a toxic and eco ¬ ¬ sis in substance-free material with anti-allergic coating ¬ tion. Con ¬ sheathed collections are also antiseptic and antibak ¬ gible (BIOPROOF) coating that meets very high hygiene requirements.
Usually, vinyl wall covering is from 0.90 to 1.3 m wide, costs U.S. $ 8-15 per meter (depending on the design and nature of coverage), and weighs 300 to 500 g/m2. Vinyl wall coverings perfectly simulate a variety of materials, including ancient Rome, the famous Venetian plaster.
The wide selection of colors and designs of vinyl wall coverings offered by the Dutch manufacturer Vescom, the wall coverings laid in a number of high-end hotel networks (including the famous Dubai a hotel) and offices (broadcaster BBC in London, General Motors in the U.S., etc.). Globally, requested a collection Vescom Health Care – especially medical institutions for wall covering that is treated with special microbes and bacteria-repellent coating and is resistant even against aggressive disinfectants ¬ s. All the vinyl cover handling and installing Vescom also provides special knives and glue, so it is recommended to book them with the material.
Textile wall coverings
It is a luxurious and exclusive material for wall decoration in residential areas and public interiors, where high sound and thermal insulation requirements. Generally, these surfaces treated with a special coating on the Aqua-Clear, which allows for easy wet cleaning.
Traders offer a wide and varied choice of fabrics and designs – from silk and rayon sheen texture and finishing with oriental tapestries, classical and romantic motifs. Textile wall coverings replaced by handmade Renaissance and Baroque luxurious fabrics, so they are often used in restoration.
Textile wall coverings create a mood of harmony and particularly respectable feel. Material cost on average U.S. $ 130 per meter (about 46 U.S. $ / m2). Although the material is not cheap, it has its benefits – do not turn the columns are not aligned pattern can be econo ¬ onto consumables and wall preparation.
Wall linoleum
It is a homogeneous or heterogeneous PVC (polyvinyl chloride) coverage of dense structure and a special protective coating (PU coating Shield). Functional quality of the material in a democratic price (6-10 Ls/m2) and outstanding technical indicators are the perfect option high hygiene requirements and budgetary constraints.
EU standards appropriate wall linoleum, for at least 10 years of operation, Latvian offers Tarkett (Sweden) – one of the leading manufacturers of this type of coverage in the world. Europe, especially the Scandinavian countries linoleum wall is one of the most popular ¬ Rakai finishing materials are widely used in private and public spaces with high hygiene requirements – schools, nurseries, kitchens, bathrooms, toilets, etc.
Compared with tiles, the main advantage is the minimal coverage number of joints that protect the wall against bacteria, provides outstanding easy care, high resistance to water and dirt.
Generally, PVC wall cover is colored, 0.9 to 2 mm thick, is produced in 2 m wide and 30-42 m long rolls.
Cork wall covering
It is natural, antistatic, antiallergic, flexible and warm material having noise insulation. Material for natural colors, the original texture and energy creates a space especially warm and harmonious atmosphere. This material can be used as wall and ceiling coverings and as decorative interior accents.
Cork flooring for residential and public spaces with high ecological and sound insulation requirements, suitable for kitchens and bathrooms – it does not absorb odors, is washable and resistant to moisture.
Usually, cork tiles are 600 x 300 or 610 x 305 mm high and 3 mm thick, with an average density of 170-210 kg/m3 and an average price of 6-7 Ls/m2. We offer both the finished plate and cover with a painting process, wax or painted after installation.
EU compliance with regulatory cork wall coverings Latvian offers Cortex (Germany) – one of the leading manufacturers of cork finishing materials industry. Panels can be homogeneous or layered – the agglomerated cork creates a design pattern or a different color base embedded in the texture of cork shavings.
Wall covering work
Wall covering installation steps depend on the selected type of wall covering. Consequently, it is different to the complexity of the installation.
Vinyl wall coverings
1st stage. Exempt from the previous wall coating wall – wall coating, etc. must be removed. The walls must be clean and smooth, to be exempted from dust, dirt and debris.
2nd stage. Mix a special vinyl wall covering adhesive according to the requirements specified on the packaging.
3rd stage. Similar to wallpaper, wall covering material is cut into the required length of the strips and cover with the prepared glue (just before laying on the wall).
4th stage. Flat strips are applied to the wall, side by side. Creates a smooth wall finish.
Textile wall coverings
1st stage. Previous wall coverings wall disassembly and careful cleaning. The walls must be clean and smooth, to be exempted from dust, dirt and debris.
2nd stage. Prepare textile wall covering adhesive, which sold building materials stores, according to the requirements specified on the package.
3rd stage. Textile wall coverings are covered in the similar way as they do with wallpaper (covered by one to the other, creating a smooth finish). However, unlike the textile wallpaper, these surfaces capping horizontally through the perimeter of the room. Since the material is manufactured in rolls 50 m long and its width suitable for ceiling height (from 2.80 to 3 m) in many interiors requires only one seam.
Wall linoleum
1st stage. Exempt from the existing wall finishing materials – wallpaper, tiles and so on. The walls must be clean and smooth, to be exempted from dust, dirt and debris. Linoleum is relatively thin, so the surface on which it will be covered, particular care should be eliminated.
2nd stage. Be prepared wall linoleum adhesive bonding provided. Linoleum wall covering for wall mounting using a special glue, which can be purchased būvma ¬ materials stores.
3rd stage. Linoleum cut the appropriate size ball. The prepared strips of linoleum backing Apply the prepared paste, using a notched trowel.
4th stage. Prepared carefully covered with linoleum strip of purified walls to coat should be straight. Using a roller, apply wall linoleum carefully spread out.
Stage 5. Wall linoleum column welded (heat treatment) of the material tone matching cords, thereby providing a uniform visual effect. Before iekarsēšanas cord into the groove between the linoleum strips of this slots need to clean all the dirt and dust. As long as the rope is warm, can cut the excess material, if any.
Wall linoleum flooring is a laborious process that requires very specific professional knowledge.
Cork wall covering
1st stage. Old wall covering removal. Cleaning the walls – walls must be clean and smooth, to be exempted from dust, dirt and debris.
2nd stage. Cork wall covering adhesive preparation according to manufacturer’s requirements. Glue sold building materials stores.
3rd stage. Apply the adhesive to both cork boards and the wall. Cork wall coverings are covered thoroughly and straight in order to achieve maximum visual effect and good quality.
4th stage. If you select a cork wall covering, which previously had not worked, but it needs to be processed by gluing it to the owner wants the same room – to paint, wax, etc..
