Pros and Cons
Like all finishing materials, ceiling wallpaper has its own characteristics, as well as advantages and disadvantages.
What kind of wallpaper to glue on the ceiling?
Ceiling wallpaper is presented in a wide range, from the most budgetary to exquisite and expensive.
Non-woven
They will be an excellent option for rooms with increased pollution and humidity. After all, dust, dirt and greasy film that appears on them can be easily removed with a simple sponge.
Vinyl
Suitable for creating interesting creative solutions. They come in a variety of colors and can be smooth or textured.
Paper
This type of finishing material can be selected for an interior in any style. However, they are not very durable and cannot be washed, because after contact with water they lose their appearance.
The photo shows an attic with paper wallpaper on the ceiling.
Photo wallpaper
It is quite difficult to decorate the ceiling with this type of wallpaper at home. Pasted with the slightest errors, they can completely lose their effect. This is why pasting work is entrusted to experienced specialists. If photo wallpaper with panoramic images covers the entire surface of the ceiling, it creates the impression of a deep and endless space.
Textile
They have a rich appearance and will last for many years. The disadvantages include the fact that they get dirty very easily and absorb odors.
Natural (bamboo or cork)
Cork is a fairly thick material, does not let in noise and retains heat, making the room much more comfortable. Bamboo is a natural and organic material. Suitable for finishing rooms with different humidity and temperature.
The photo shows a bedroom with natural bamboo wallpaper on the ceiling.
Fluorescent
During the day they absorb natural light, and at night they emit it as a soft glow. They create a romantic atmosphere due to subdued and unobtrusive lighting, and also act as auxiliary lighting in the dark.
Liquid wallpaper
Elastic and environmentally friendly. Particularly suitable for decorating ceilings with a large number of corners, protrusions or other irregularities.
Paintable glass wallpaper
Contains only natural materials. They are completely safe for both human and animal health. This ceiling covering is an ideal option for a bedroom or kitchen.
Washable
Very easy to care for. Any dirt can be removed with a sponge or cloth using a cleaning agent. A huge range of colors will allow you to easily choose an option for any taste and budget.
Self-adhesive
They have a convenient adhesive layer on the back, allowing you to decorate various types of surfaces with your own hands, from smooth to complex suspended ceiling structures. They can be patterned or plain.
Design ideas and patterns
Thanks to patterns, patterns and bold design ideas, the most ordinary ceiling surface acquires a multifaceted, interesting and voluminous appearance.
Sky
The expanse of the sky inspires reflection and distracts a person from the everyday and bustle. 3D wallpaper with the image of the sky will bring air, freshness and serenity to the interior.
Frescoes
When choosing this type of design, you need to consider all the characteristics of the room. Such wallpaper will allow you to divide the room into a relaxation area and a work area. Frescoes with landscapes are perfect for the ceiling in the living room, and fairy-tale pictures will decorate the interior in the nursery.
Glowing in the dark stars
Will create an atmosphere of magic and mystery. Having accumulated daylight, fluorescent stars will give a pleasant glow at night, making you dream before going to sleep.
The photo shows the interior of a bedroom decorated with wallpaper with luminous stars.
Space
When choosing space wallpaper, you should not use pictures with large objects, so as not to create the feeling of a closed space. Images of constellations and comets, with the right lighting, will create the impression of space flight.
Geometric shapes
Geometry on the ceiling will help achieve harmony in the decor of the house. Squares represent conciseness and restraint, help to relax and unwind. Their orderliness creates the effect of a calm interior.
The photo shows a living room with a ceiling covered with bright wallpaper with geometric patterns.
Wood
They perfectly imitate wood and are in perfect harmony with a room in a vintage or rustic style.
The photo shows the interior of the living room in a modern style and a ceiling covering imitating wood.
Floral pattern
The quality of ceiling coverings is very high, and the images are clear and realistic. All together it creates an amazing atmosphere of magnificent living flowers. The ceiling decorated with volumetric 3D photo materials can give a charge of optimism for the whole day.
Mirror
They give a feeling of spaciousness, add light, visually raise the height of the room and create a rich and stylish appearance.
Rogozhka
The sheets perfectly hide irregularities, small cracks and roughness. Ceiling wallpaper of this type is also used for painting. Due to their special textured weaving in the form of cells, when painted they become dense and give the ceiling a special volume.
Color scheme
Due to the colored ceiling, you can transform the space, increase it, decrease it or give the room a finished look.
White
The color of perfect purity, lightness and openness. It looks organic and is an excellent style solution for any interior. Suitable for those who prefer traditional design options and do not accept drastic changes.
Gray
For some, this color is too boring. Others, on the contrary, value it for its noble pearly sheen. This design is more suitable for calmer and dreamier natures.
The photo shows a living room and a ceiling with patterned gray wallpaper.
Beige
Increases space and does not stand out from the overall look of the room. In order for the interior not to look boring, you can complement the ceiling and walls with molding.
Blue
Creates a feeling of coolness, encourages relaxation and is associated with the endless ocean. It will perfectly fit into the interior in a modern style, rococo, modern or baroque.
Blue
A classic choice for decorating the ceiling. Reminiscent of the sky and evokes a sense of freedom, calm and tranquility.
The photo shows a child’s room with blue ceiling wallpaper.
Red
Fire and passion. With the right and bright lighting creates a feeling of chic and luxury. Light furniture in pastel colors will give the room even more shine.
Yellow
Reminds of the sun and summer, creates an atmosphere of happiness and carelessness, gives the room an original look. The yellow ceiling is easily combined with furniture and accessories, both in modern and classic styles.
Green
Promotes relaxation, so it will be especially appropriate in rooms intended for rest.
Brown
Ideal for decorating cozy rooms, creating an even more relaxing atmosphere. This color is relevant for the bathroom.
Orange
Transforms the room and advantageously emphasizes its expressiveness, filling the room with warmth and optimism.
Combination options
Provide an opportunity to implement the most daring ideas, creating an unrivaled design.
Wallpaper and ceiling tiles
Tiles can imitate matting, mother-of-pearl or wood. By combining different types of ceiling wallpaper, you can get a rather interesting and original solution.
Two colors
This is an extraordinary solution that will definitely become one of the distinctive characteristics of the room. An interesting combination option would be the following colors: purple and beige, white and black, blue and metallic, lilac and pink.
Ideas for finishing the ceiling in different rooms
The ceiling can become the focal point of the entire interior and set a certain mood.
In the kitchen
The ceiling covering should be practical, functional and aesthetic. It is advisable to use light, moisture-resistant wallpaper with high permeability. You should choose neutral colors, as they hide the fat accumulated on them.
In children’s room
To make this room look individual, it is recommended to use the ceiling as the main color element. You can also make additional accents and create a visually pleasing interior using decor and lighting.
The photo shows the interior of a children’s room, in the design of which white wallpaper with birds was used.
In the bathroom
For a small and cramped bathroom, ceiling coverings with a glossy texture are suitable. Traditional color schemes are all sorts of shades of water, which are harmoniously combined with shiny tile surfaces.
The photo shows a light-colored bathroom with wallpaper on the ceiling.
In the hall and living room
Violet or blue tones will come in handy when decorating. You can also experiment with black. In combination with the entire decor of the living room, silk-screen printing in black tones will look creative, but there should be a lot of lighting so that the ceiling does not look gloomy.
In the hallway and corridor
When choosing the shade of ceiling wallpaper, you should consider the color of the walls, floor and furniture. Glass fiber wallpaper is a great option for the hallway, because you can paint it with a different color every year and regularly change the design of the room.
In the bedroom
You need to take the choice of ceiling wallpaper for this room very seriously, because people look at it when they fall asleep and wake up. An excellent combination can be considered imitation wood with a plasterboard ceiling, and if you install the lighting correctly, it will give this solution new colors.
The photo shows the bedroom interior and the ceiling decorated with gray patterned wallpaper.
In the bathroom
Light-colored finishes are suitable for visually increasing the height. You can choose the classics, that is, white. Silver and light metallic shades are also allowed. An original alternative is a mirror ceiling.
On attic
Ceiling coverings in light colors with a delicate pattern look especially original. Original examples are attic ceilings in a children’s room covered with pistachio or fuchsia wallpaper, creating a mood for games.
How to glue wallpaper yourself?
You should be extremely careful and strictly follow the instructions. Before gluing, you need to carefully carry out preparatory work. When choosing liquid wallpaper for the ceiling, it is important to remember that they have their own specific application technology.
Which glue is better to choose?
The glue is indicated in the instructions on the rolls. It is better to choose structural glue, taking into account the base material, density, weight of the wallpaper, as well as the type of ceiling, for example: concrete or plasterboard.
Preparing the ceiling
It is not recommended to glue wallpaper on painted and whitewashed surfaces. A clean, primed, slightly rough concrete or plasterboard ceiling without protrusions and recesses will be ideal.
Step-by-step gluing instructions
It is carried out in several stages:
- First, get rid of the old ceiling covering.
- Level the ceiling with a spatula.
- Putty over the cracks and uneven areas. Achieve an ideal surface.
- Check the ceiling for mold. If necessary, treat with an antiseptic.
- Prepare, mark and cut the wallpaper.
- Apply the required amount of glue to the wallpaper using a roller or brush.
- Proceed to gluing. When gluing wallpaper in the corners, you need to take into account the curvature of the corner, since the allowance of the wallpaper strip depends on it. Make sure that no wrinkles form. To avoid them, you should make cuts and carefully smooth out the wallpaper using a dry piece of fabric.
Video
This video will clearly show you what such finishing work looks like.
Tips for high-quality wallpaper pasting
To achieve high-quality pasting, you should familiarize yourself with a number of useful tips:
- The pasting process should start in the direction from the window.
- To do this work alone without assistants, for convenience, you need to fold the wallpaper like an accordion and gradually straighten it out during the pasting process. But without some experience, it will be difficult to cope with such work.
- It is better to paste the sheets along the length of the room. But they are also glued across, for example, if a print with stripes is chosen, such wallpaper pasted across the width of the room can visually make it larger.
- Using wide meter-long canvases saves finishing time, but the process itself is more labor-intensive and energy-consuming.
- For decorating rounded corners, it is advisable to choose ceiling coverings with a harder and denser texture.
How to paint correctly?
It is recommended to apply two layers of paint. The second layer is applied only after the first has completely dried.
Which paint is better to choose?
The choice depends on the texture of the canvas. Water-based or acrylic paints are used, which do not contain harmful substances. Almost any paint composition is suitable for ceiling glass wallpaper, but only certain types are required for materials on a vinyl and non-woven base.
Painting ceiling wallpaper algorithm
There are certain steps that should be followed to complete this procedure:
- Ensure the required room temperature and the absence of drafts.
- Prepare the necessary materials and tools.
- Dilute the paint in the correct proportions so that it does not turn out too liquid.
- Apply the paint using a foam roller or spray gun.
- Leave to dry.
Video
This video will tell you about proper painting.