Do you want to give a new and fresh air to your walls? Decorative wall vinyls allow you to make them easily and inexpensively. This type of coating has no limits, in addition, today and can be used in any room in the house, including kitchen and bathroom. But, what are decorative vinyl and how can we take advantage of it in our homes?
What is a decorative vinyl?
A decorative vinyl is an element that facilitates the coating of various surfaces such as wood, metal, plastic, glass or concrete, as long as they are smooth. A self-adhesive sheet that is manufactured using a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) backing and that has a printing on one side, and a special glue on the other protected, in turn, by a sheet that facilitates its placement on the desired surface.
Advantages
Decorative vinyls have changed a lot in recent decades. The popularity reached by these in interior decoration has made possible the product diversification and specialization. Today, they can be placed even in rooms with a high degree of humidity such as the bathroom or kitchen. Its advantages, therefore, are more numerous now:
- Its placement is simple, fast and clean. You can install them yourself, not being necessary to hire a professional.
- They adapt to many surfaces. The only condition is that this surface is smooth so that it adheres properly.
- They allow great customization. In addition to being able to buy wall stickers in different formats, you can create one from one of your photographs or illustrations. All you have to do is contact a specialized company that prints them.
- Their prices are affordableThe most expensive being those that are washable and suitable for kitchens and bathrooms.
- You can easily remove them when you get tired of them
- They have a high durability
- They are easy to clean: Because it is a plastic element, it is very easy to clean, unlike paper,
It's that simple to place
- Clean the surface. Dust and grease could make it difficult to place the adhesive properly. But also the water, so you will have to make sure that it is dry before you start.
- Using a pencil make some marks on the wall to guide you to know where to place the decorative vinyl.
- Then, adjust the vinyl to those marks, removing the necessary adhesive for it and placing masking tape on the transparent layer that serves as a conveyor so that it is fixed to the wall and it is easier for you to work.
- Once done, remove the paper from the back little by little while pressing the vinyl with the help of a spatula to prevent bubbles from forming and eliminate possible wrinkles at the same time. The movements you make with the spatula (which is normally provided with vinyl, should always be from the center outwards.
- Once all the vinyl has been glued, remove -if you have it- the protective film from the front.
5 vinyl ideas that will transform your home
Bored of entering a certain room and seeing it the same for years? What if we tell you that you can transform it yourself simply and economically? The decorative wall vinyls give you the opportunity to transform any room, although there are projects much more striking than others. Take note!
In the kitchen
Do you want to change the appearance of your kitchen? The decorative vinyls can help you transform it economically and without the need to do works. The tile vinyls They are the most popular for this task and a whole trend. Forget about your old tiles and add personality to the room through geometric patterns and color. Place them on the dashboard or in the dining area, making sure in the first case that they are quality vinyl resistant to heat and humidity.
As headboards
The bedroom is another of the rooms that can be seen to benefit from the use of decorative vinyls. You can use them as a headboard, thus transforming the main wall in a simple way. You will not only save some money, but also space something very important in small bedrooms. Animal motifs are the favorites for children's bedrooms, while geometric ones are the fashionable proposal for adult bedrooms.
To frame a piece of furniture
Do you want to draw attention to a specific area? Give strength to that basic piece of furniture that would otherwise go unnoticed in the room as a whole? Decorative wall vinyls with defined motifs are a great ally for this. Choose them in plain or soft colors and put them on the wall, behind or on the furniture in question, as you can see in the following images.
To create an accent wall
With our latest proposal we invite you to think big! To play with a complete wall using the most suitable vinyl for this. You can use a decorative wall sticker that mimics the finish of concrete or wood, to change the texture of the wall and make it more attractive.
You can also bet on repeated geometric patterns, to add personality to the wall without recharging it. Or be more daring and create a large mural using vinyl stickers with landscape motifs or tropical motifs Favorites today!