Hallway Wall Finishing Options
Today, the construction market offers consumers a huge amount decoration materials for walls, but for the hallway, materials should be selected not only on the basis of “like - not like”, but also according to certain criteria. This is due to the fact that the first entrance hall takes on dirt, moisture from the street, and, as a rule, is not lit by light from the windows. In addition, coats, bags, street shoes, grocery bags can stain, tear or otherwise ruin the appearance of the walls. Therefore, finishing materials should be:
- wear-resistant, those that require a delicate attitude are not suitable.
- non-marking, due to the peak load of having people per square meter of area.
- easy to care, must be washed with any detergents.
- fit into the overall design of the apartment.
Option number 1 - wallpaper
The most popular are washable vinyl wallpapers. Their main advantages: low cost, a variety of drawings, ease of operation. They wash well, are resistant to damage, have a reduced degree of wear and, due to the dense external texture, hide wall defects. In addition, cats do not like them, which can instantly turn new wallpapers into shreds of paper fringe.
If your apartment is decorated with natural finishing materials, then cork wallpapers are perfect. They wash well, are antistatic, do not cause allergies and create a prestigious rich design of the hallway. Cork can be of different texture and pattern, which gives scope to the owner’s imagination.
Another option is liquid wallpaper. If the shape of the walls has a complex configuration, niches or arches, then the best option would be liquid wallpaper. When working with them there is no difficulty with joining canvases, they mask well wall defects, are easy to apply and do not require much effort when cleaning.
Option number 2 - decorative plaster
Decorative plaster - one of the most interesting options for wall decoration. She can transform the look of the apartment dramatically. The possibilities of color, texture and imitation properties of plaster are not limited. Venetian plaster will give the effect of marble, textured “build” a relief pattern, flocks will give the wall a fantasy effect. You can make a wall under the "wet silk", "velor", "" sandstone ". Decorative plaster "breathes", does not smell, has high strength.
Option number 3 - wall panels
Wall panels are divided into several types. They are easy to install, practical, easy to keep clean, and the warranty period for some models is up to 15 years. But the disadvantage is the lack of variety of colors and patterns. Basically, these are either marbled panels or wood grain. Such panels are suitable for those who want to minimize the interior of the hallway, to make it invisible.
The entrance hall is the “face” of your home, the visiting card of the owners of the house. Today there are a lot of opportunities for its design. Wall decoration materials will help to make the entrance hall not only beautiful and elegant, but also individually tailored to you.
