Kitchen Wallpaper

Kitchen wallpaper

Kitchen wallpaper often must meet different standards than wallpaper for the living room or bedroom. Because of cooking and eating, splashes and stains are inevitable from time to time. Therefore, kitchen wallpaper is usually equipped with a washable plastic layer. This could be a vinyl, PVC, or non-woven wallpaper. The latter is the most popular because it has no toxic substances. For all plastic wallpaper, you must pay attention that the rooms where it is decorated are constantly well ventilated because kitchen wallpaper is not as breathable as woodchip wallpaper. To avoid mold under wallpaper, regular ventilation is necessary due to the higher humidity in kitchens (water vapor from boiling, and so on). When buying kitchen wallpaper, you should pay attention to the seal of approval regarding chemical safety such as the RAL seal.

What is kitchen wallpaper made of?

All plastic wallpaper is made of a layer of pulp. A plastic layer is applied onto this. This stabilizing layer is foamed or smooth and consists of vinyl, non-woven fabric, or PVC. The thickness of the material allows for deep reliefs and patterns. However, even plain kitchen wallpaper is available without patterns. It can be painted over with dispersion or latex paint.

Advantages of kitchen wallpaper

Kitchen wallpaper or plastic wallpaper is usually more fireproof and has a better resistance to light than its counterpart made of woodchip. Additionally, it is waterproof and may simply be wiped off with a damp cloth. This is why it is often used for hallways or children’s bedrooms, where it is likely that wallpaper will become a bit dirtier. Kitchen wallpaper is very easy to apply and to peel off. It can be mounted either by pasting the wall or the wallpaper. Soaking or pasting both the wall and wallpaper is not necessary. This kind of wallpaper is dimensionally stable, which avoids improper joints between layers. Usually, kitchen wallpaper also offers free match structures, creating less waste. Due to its thickness, this wallpaper is very stable in cutting. Kitchen wallpaper or plastic wallpaper is therefore ideal for decorating beginners – there is nearly nothing that can go wrong.

Large selection of kitchen wallpaper

Various colors, reliefs, and patterns make kitchen wallpaper one of the most versatile types of wallpaper. Images of famous paintings, foods, or the sea are available as well as an elegant cork wall covering – the selection is enormous. Of course exclusive design wallpaper is also available for your kitchen as well as more affordable and nonetheless high-quality products.