Fabric wallpaper: types, patterns, color solutions and ideas for use in interiors.

What is fabric wallpaper?

Fabric wallpaper is a roll material for decorating rooms, which includes several layers. The front side of such a canvas is a fabric, such as linen, polyester, jute or cotton. The composition of textile wallpaper can include paper, non-woven materials or interlining. Previously, such products were called damask and decorated the walls in houses during the Empire, Baroque and Classicism periods.

Features and characteristics

Some features and characteristics of textile wallpaper:

• By size, the roll can have a standard width from 0.53 to 1.2 m or be seamless, while its dimensions are 3 m in width and up to 50 m in length.
• The service life of these fabric products is 10 years, models made of natural materials can last from 5 to 7 years.
• Models made of artificial fabric, polyester or jute are most often used for painting.
• When purchasing fabric wallpaper, you need to pay attention to the symbols on the roll.

Pros and cons

The main advantages and disadvantages of fabric models.

They are universal.

They quickly absorb various odors, are quite easily soiled.

They have a long service life, are very practical and durable.

Ecologically friendly, do not fade in the sun and perfectly retain heat and a comfortable microclimate in the room.

They provide sound insulation.

Suitable for decorating walls and even for ceilings with small irregularities.

Types

The most popular options and their features.

Velour (velvet or flock)

They have a pleasant to the touch velvety surface. These fabric models require careful and very careful handling, it is not advisable for them to come into contact with dust, steam or grease.

The photo shows velour textile wall covering in the bedroom.

Jute

The most unpretentious type, which is natural, does not harm health, does not require special care and has a fairly reasonable price. Products made of such a natural material as jute, despite their simple appearance, always look very elegant.

Liquid

These models are classified as textile, because they contain several percent of silk or cotton fibers.

Silk

Thanks to their special surface, shimmering in the light, silk canvases look refined and sophisticated. This is a fairly common option, which can also imitate a tapestry with texture.

The photo shows a living room and walls with gold-colored textile canvases.

Linen

They are distinguished by their simplicity and economy. They look very elegant and are often used to decorate various interiors.

On a synthetic base

Such fabric products are made on a thin foam base, so they are very soft and elastic. Walls with such finishing acquire excellent insulating and soundproofing properties.

The photo shows a bedroom with turquoise textile wallpaper on a synthetic base.

Felt

Can be made of natural felt or foamed polypropylene. These products are very dense and perfectly mask small irregularities in the walls. Felt pile tolerates wet cleaning and cleaning well.

Jacquard

Elegant and elite jacquard models include practicality and comfort, durability and quality and simply luxurious appearance.

Seamless

They have quite non-standard sizes, due to which it turns out cover a room with a minimum number of seams. This is a fairly convenient type of finishing, which is located on the wall in a horizontal position and creates a covering with a single invisible seam.

On a fabric base

Vinyl, non-woven and bamboo wallpaper on a fabric base are easy to stick to the wall surface and are particularly durable and wear-resistant.

Design options and drawings

The most popular design options.

Floral patterns

Delicate and exquisite floral patterns create a special atmosphere in the room. Such fabric models always look elegant and luxurious and are a universal solution for many interiors.

Ornaments

Able to become the main accent of the entire room. Geometric and openwork ornaments or patterned embroidery set a certain style for the room, transform the space and change its perception.

The photo shows textile wall covering with an ornament in the bedroom interior.

Monograms

Ordered drawings of unusual patterns in the form of plants, with curls or with beautiful interweavings, form an expensive interior and bring notes of luxury to the environment.

Stripes

The most versatile and simple print that allows you to adjust the geometry of space, give it proportional and harmonious appearance.

Cage

A strict and restrained cage makes the interior of the room brighter and more interesting, and saturates the atmosphere with rich colors and contrasts.

The photo shows checkered fabric wallpaper in the living room.

Color scheme

The color scheme allows you to create a certain atmosphere in the room and set its mood.

Beige

Brings tenderness, coziness and comfort to the room. Such a laconic design will undoubtedly add noble charm and a bit of severity to the atmosphere.

The photo shows textile wall covering made of jute in the bedroom interior.

Green

Organic green allows you to create a favorable atmosphere in the room, give it its own character and maximum positive emotions.

The photo shows a bedroom and green fabric wallpaper with birds.

Red

A multifaceted and rich color that has a special charm and can radically change the design of the entire room. Red textiles make the interior respectable, sophisticated and unique.

Black

Favorably emphasizes the style of the room and creates original and unusual contrasting accents in it. Black color brings a special mystery and mysticism to the atmosphere.

White

Neutral white allows you to create unique and inimitable designer compositions, and thus add real interior chic to the room.

Gray

Harmoniously fits into any design, creates a calm atmosphere in it, and due to the quality of the shadow creates interesting illusions of volume on the plane.

Purple

Expressive purple always looks very sophisticated, extravagant and noble, and is an indicator of good taste.

What styles is it best to use?

This type of finish can be used in the following style solutions.

Classic

Textile products will harmoniously complement the concept of a classic interior and add special luxury and sophistication to it. Floral print, strict or symmetrical geometry will match the general mood of this style.

Oriental (Chinese and Japanese)

Plain textile wallpaper in neutral shades or models with unobtrusive patterns and ornaments will perfectly emphasize this subtle, refined and harmonious style. Jute products with companion wallpaper will add color and exotic touches to the oriental interior.

The photo shows jute wall covering in a bedroom in oriental style.

English

Fabric canvases are the main element in the design of the English direction. They favorably complement the aristocracy and nobility of this style solution and give the interior coziness and warmth.

Modern

Laconic and discreet textile products in light and light colors fit perfectly into a modern and stylish design.

Provence

Provence style design involves warm colors, floral patterns with intricate interweaving, which will successfully blend into a room imbued with French charm.

Ideas for decorating rooms

Successful ideas for decorating walls in various rooms.

Bedroom

Due to their environmental friendliness, fabric models allow you to bring natural warmth and comfort to the bedroom and create a pleasant microclimate in it. Cotton, linen or felt products are perfect for the recreation area.

The photo shows a bedroom and fabric canvases decorated with molding on the wall.

Living room

Due to the unusual texture of textiles, a magnificent play of color is obtained, which fills the living room with beauty, elegance and special luxury. Exquisite canvases give the interior a very aesthetic appearance.

Kitchen

It is not advisable to use fabric models for this room, as they strongly absorb odors and therefore can very quickly become unusable. Vinyl, non-woven or liquid wallpaper that can be washed regularly will be appropriate in the kitchen.

The photo shows a dark textile canvas with plant patterns on the wall in the kitchen interior.

How to glue correctly?

Gluing will primarily depend on what base the wallpaper is made on. These products need to be glued quite carefully, end to end, and make sure that the glue does not get on the front side. It is advisable to smooth the sheets with a roller and not use a plastic spatula.

Which glue should I choose?

You should only choose the special glue that is indicated in the instructions on the roll. Using various mixtures or glue intended for other types of wallpaper can ruin such rather expensive materials.

Step-by-step instructions for pasting

Several points to consider when pasting:

1. Unroll the roll, measure the required length, then carefully bend the sheet and cut along the fold.
2. Using a roller or brush, apply a sufficient amount of glue to the cut and let the material soak.
3. Carefully glue the canvas to the wall and smooth it out well using a roller.
4. Carefully inspect the wallpaper seams and, if necessary, go over them with a special roller so that they are glued as much as possible.
5. Then leave the pasted wallpaper to dry indoors for 24 to 48 hours. At the same time, it is desirable to maintain a comfortable temperature in the room and eliminate drafts.

Video

Visual video instructions for pasting.

Recommendations for choosing

Basic tips for the right choice:

• When choosing, first of all, you need to consider the type of room and its purpose.
• Washable products on a fabric base are suitable for the kitchen.
• Self-adhesive textile models will be appropriate in the nursery, which can be easily re-glued in case of damage.
• For the bedroom, it is better to use products that accumulate the least dust.

Care and cleaning

Care recommendations:

• To remove fresh stains and dirt, you can use a soap solution or absorb it with a cloth.
• Dust from the surface of the canvas should be removed using a vacuum cleaner.
• If there are glue stains left on the front side of the product after gluing, they can be removed with a damp sponge using vertical movements.
• Old or fairly heavy dirt can only be removed by re-gluing the problem area.