Original design options
Creating a unique style with your own hands is easy – just use liquid wallpaper in your renovation. You can transfer designs of any complexity, adding originality to the coating. Examples of patterns are presented below.
With flowers
Floral prints and liquid wallpaper are some of the most popular interior solutions. The rose symbolizes sophistication and tenderness. The beauty of roses has long attracted the attention of designers, filling the house with coziness and charm. It looks gorgeous on any wall, thanks to its wide range of colors.
Trees
Forest and trees in different compositions are the most advantageous solutions for living rooms – living room, bedroom. Palm trees on wallpaper look good in a themed children’s room, play area. Sakura, the tree of life, gently shades the walls near the bed.
Natural landscapes
Nature on wallpaper looks harmonious in any room: hallway, living quarters, even a bathroom. You can add green colors and pictures to the play area for children.
Geometry
Geometry on wallpaper looks incredibly stylish in design:
- squares;
- triangles;
- stripes;
- chessboard;
- diamonds.
Paintings
Painting lovers can think about creating a real masterpiece – a painting from liquid wallpaper. This will fill the home with a certain mystery, mystery and romance, will allow you to touch the era of romanticism.
Patterns
You can make a room cozy using different patterns on liquid wallpaper – from simple stripes to complex curls. You can decorate all the walls – the interior will not be overloaded.
Animals and insects
A modern trend is butterflies on the walls. They are cut out of paper and attached with double-sided tape or glue. Why not add your favorite element to the decor using liquid wallpaper? It will be stylish and unusual.
Correctly selected lighting will create the appearance of their flight to the sun.
The second common option is cats on the wallpaper. They add playfulness and lightness to the interior.
Application methods
There are several methods for applying the liquid wallpaper mixture. You can do the job with your hands, using a plastic grater. It helps to evenly distribute the mass over the wall surface. You can also roll out the liquid wallpaper with a roller or a construction spatula. The main thing is not to leave gaps or empty spaces.
Using a stencil
An original way to highlight your sense of taste is to use stencils of patterns. It is original, beautiful, and aesthetically attractive. All you need is to choose your favorite pattern and where to attach it.
Finished products are made using polymers (film). No need to save: a cheap template can “slide” or deform when used. A disposable option is samples that are glued on.
Instructions for applying a pattern in this way are given below. You can even make a stencil yourself!
By applying a sketch to the wall
It is important to think over the features of the future sketch of the drawing on liquid wallpaper. It can be voluminous, smooth, simple to make or ornate, complex. The simplest technology: patterns in two shades. Many colors, lines, and interlacing make the pattern not only exclusive, but also very difficult to make.
Practical advice: you need to calculate the amount of consumables that will be spent on this sample drawing.
Step-by-step instructions for drawing a sketch are given below.
Free drawing
There are no limits to your imagination – you can safely draw on a prepared surface. Disadvantage: when reusing liquid wallpaper, it can mix with paint. You can decorate the patterns of the picture with glitter, beads, colored glass.
How to apply a pattern yourself using a stencil?
The work process using this decorative element is easy.
The main rule: correctly measure the location of the future ornament and accurately glue the product.
As a result of proper use, you get a unique design that will be appreciated by family members and guests. No need to rush – work out each step carefully, with a steady hand – this can spoil the overall appearance of the wallpaper. You can fantasize, experiment, create your own unique style.
There is also a minus: the service life of such a pattern is short. It is important to correctly calculate the required amount of material, clarify the details of care. If you do not want to bother with making a drawing, the best option is to buy a ready-made product.
What do you need for this?
It’s very simple: you need a ready-made stencil, office tape and a prepared mixture of liquid wallpaper. For applying and correcting the contours of the pattern, an indispensable tool is a construction spatula.
Step-by-step instructions
To transfer a pattern using a stencil, you need to:
- select an area for transfer;
- remove the protective film from the inside of the stencil;
- stick the contour to the surface;
- apply the diluted composition to the wall in a thin layer.
If you want to make three-dimensional patterns, you need to add more liquid wallpaper mixture.
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How to create a pattern using using a sketch?
When using a sketch, you must have artistic skills.
What do you need for this?
What tools will you need to apply the pattern:
- construction spatula;
- soft roller;
- acrylic float.
The pattern is transferred to the surface of liquid wallpaper using a simple stationery pencil or marker.
Step-by-step instructions
Using a sketch allows you to accurately and evenly apply all the contours of the pattern to the surface. The technique is unusual:
- a piece of glass and a lamp are used;
- the light from the lamp is directed at the desired section of the wall;
- the shadow from the picture is drawn with a dark pencil or marker;
- the wallpaper is applied to parts of the wall located far from each other;
- first of all, the borders of the picture are filled with one shade that do not touch each other;
- small portions of the diluted liquid wallpaper composition are tamped with a spatula in a layer of 1.5 – 2 mm.
Advice from experts: it is better to wait with applying adjacent wet borders – the paints will mix, the borders of the picture will be unclear. Next, the edges are aligned, the process resembles clay modeling: the wallpaper that goes beyond the contours is aligned, returned to its place.
After the work is completed, the mixture should dry. Usually, this takes about a day. Using a hair dryer, you can speed up the process.
The resulting sketch should look like a single canvas: the shades look harmonious, there are no gaps in the drawing, empty areas are adjusted. To highlight or emphasize the beauty and unusualness, you can outline the contours of the drawing. Colored wax crayons or markers, felt-tip pens are used.
How to make a stencil yourself?
Making stencils with your own hands is a fun and easy process.
You will need:
- an ornament blank;
- a centimeter or graph paper;
- thick paper;
- a sharp stationery blade (knife);
- a construction mirror (optional).
Instructions
- find and print the desired pattern;
- adjust the scale of the pattern – increase or decrease it (copying technique is used);
- outline the drawing using a tape measure or graph paper. The approximate cell size is 1 by 1;
- transfer the pattern to the second sheet of paper lined in the same way;
- cut out the ornament using cardboard.
Recommendations for cutting out the stencil
- This can only be done using a sharp stationery (construction) knife.
- Straight lines can only be achieved using new blades.
- The unevenness of the pattern will become a kind of “handmade”, adding unusualness to the design.
- You can use a construction mirror – it will help to cut off excess material. The process of decorating liquid wallpaper is moving fast and easier.
Photo ideas in the interior of rooms
Liquid wallpaper for walls is a godsend for connoisseurs of coziness, comfort and modern trends in design. You can create a wonderful composition of the dining room:
For the hallway
The corridor forms the first impression of the entire home as a whole. Easy care can be highlighted: any dirt can be washed with a damp microfiber, provided that the wall is covered with a paint and varnish product. If the apartment is designed in the loft style, liquid wallpaper will dilute the cold shades.
A hallway in a classic style will sparkle with new colors if you shade it with such wallpaper. The ornate style will look good with shiny additives in liquid wallpaper. Geometric patterns look advantageous if you correctly complement the overall interior with furniture.
For the bedroom
Creating a baroque, antique, empire style in a living room is simple – glitter is added to liquid wallpaper and the texture is selected. A good solution for sharpening the classics in the interior is pastel colors using a sketch or stencil.
For the kitchen
Liquid wallpaper in the kitchen is a capricious thing that requires special preparation. The room is characterized by high humidity: fumes from the stove, frequent use of water, etc. The mixture is even applied to the ceiling, following one rule: install a strong exhaust hood and apply a layer of acrylic varnish to areas of future contamination.
The material absorbs odors, high-quality ventilation is necessary. Kitchen still lifes and silhouettes of a tea set will look harmonious here.
For a nursery
The design of a nursery depends on the age and interests of the child. If he or she is old enough, the decor theme should be agreed upon. Small children will appreciate a favorite cartoon character above the bed, a fairy tale hero, or kind forest animals. To avoid causing stress and making the child’s room irritating, avoid acidic, flashy colors and fancy designs. Advantage: the wallpaper is environmentally friendly and practical.
For the living room
Decorative covering for the guest room is the perfect solution. You can additionally use molding, highlight liquid wallpaper with baguettes under the ceiling. They are good sound insulation: they absorb sounds. Small rooms look better with a light palette, a spacious hall will be emphasized by rich colors. Stencils are used only for one side, so as not to saturate the room.
For a winning appearance of wallpaper, the correct selection of lighting is important.
Liquid wallpaper is a new trend of our time. They will help to create a unique design in the house, fill it with coziness and convey the sense of style of the owner.
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