Cullets in the interior (20 photos): properties and design options

The modern wallpaper market is striking in its wide assortment and variety of shapes and color variations. Cullets occupy their rightful place on it in accordance with the high quality characteristics of the goods, affordable prices and attractive opportunities for changing the design of the premises.

Cullets - manufacturing technology and main categories

Fiberglass wallpaper (glass wallpaper) is a type of wallpaper woven from glass threads with stabilizing impregnation. “Yarn” fibers are pulled at high temperature, forming yarns of different types and thicknesses. Then they are plaited into the fiber from which the fabric is prepared, laid on the base. The basis of fiberglass is the mineral dolomite, lime, quartz sand and soda - materials of exclusively natural origin that do not harm human health. Glassflizelin ("spider line") is obtained in the process of cold pressing.

In accordance with the density of the material, there are 3 categories of cullet:

• 1 grade. Qualitative types of glass. Roll packaging with protective caps on the sides. The density is high.
• 2 grade. Less dense and high quality. Packed in polyethylene.
• Non-standard. Qualitative characteristics are noticeably lower. Marriage is noticeable, for example, a drawing is knocked down or threads stick out in some places.

The minimum density of wallpaper for wall decoration is 100 g / sq. m

Types of fiberglass wallpaper and texture types

There are several main types of fiberglass wallpaper having different texture and compositional features. The choice is quite wide, provided that the future design of the decoration of the room has already formed in the head.

By type of material:

1. Embossed. Dense structure. With drawing". It is almost impossible to break.
2. Smooth (fiberglass, glassflizelin). Translucent thin sheets, reminiscent of a blotter in structure. The texture is flat. The density is low. Among the masters is called "cobweb." A good choice for those who like to design smooth walls without patterns. They are best used as ceiling wallpaper.

By color:

• Colored cullets.
• White or with a slight beige tint. Usually for painting.

According to the canvas:

• Textured. Crafted on a regular loom.
• Complicated. Weave on a jacquard loom.

Possible staining:

• Embossed wallpapers are sold with the possibility of coloring.
• Smooth looks are not intended for painting.

According to the degree of water resistance (marked on the wallpaper):

1. One wave. Wallpaper is fragile. Remove dirt by rubbing slightly with suede.
2. Two waves. Moisture resistance is average. You can clean it with a slightly damp cloth.
3. Three waves. High moisture resistance. Detergents are acceptable. If a brush is added to the marking, the wallpaper is heavy-duty.

By the method of use:

• Cullets for painting.
• "Spider Web" for painting. Suitable as cullet on the ceiling, although it is acceptable to use for walls. Such "non-woven" wallpaper in damp rooms are suitable only for rough finishing.
• Fiberglass for putty. For technical alignment of "problem" surfaces.
• Colored fiberglass wallpaper. Stick without painting.
• Liquid.A kind of liquid wallpaper, therefore, applied according to their rules. Fiber glass of various colors acts as a filler. Liquid cullet for the bathroom is not recommended. The main advantage is the lack of joints.

Popular texture types

• "Web". The main choice for technical alignment of walls, less often for painting.
• "Christmas tree." The shape of the picture resembles a Christmas tree. Suitable for wall decor in rooms that do not require special artistic “delights”.
• "Gunny". High strength characteristics. A great option for wall decor in the apartment. Additionally capable of performing reinforcing functions.
• Cullet rhombus. Included in all classic collections of manufacturers.

Advantages and disadvantages

The most durable finishing material has many advantages, highly appreciated by professional interior designers and amateur do-it-yourselfers.

Characteristics:

• Average life of 30 years.
• The real possibility of repainting the wallpaper of Russian manufacturers up to 10 times.
• The average density of the material is 110-220 g / sq. m
• Whiteness up to 70%.
• They cannot be harmful because they are 100% environmentally friendly.
• Hypoallergenic. You can choose to stick in the children's room.
• Do not collect dust.
• Do not fade.
• Resistant to cleaning with chemicals and brush.
• Reinforcing properties.
• Due to the richness of design and texture, glass murals in the interior of the hall will look especially chic. Thanks to the fortress, they will endure more than one year in the corridor. Without harm to themselves, non-woven wallpaper can be replaced in a bathroom or kitchen.
• Resistant to the formation of fungal infections.
• Unlike the popular non-woven wallpaper, they pass air well.
• When water or hot steam gets in, the cullet in the bathroom does not change the properties of the canvas and texture, it still looks fresh and beautiful, while maintaining the overall decor.

Cullets practically have no combustibility property. During a fire in the house do not emit toxic gases. This is especially convenient for finishing the corridor in the apartment, through which you can quickly jump out of the burning space.

Undoubtedly, cullets of leading world manufacturers have more useful characteristics, which can be personally verified after their acquisition. If the decor of the room is planned to be frequently updated in the future, it is advisable to opt for wallpaper with a clear textured pattern.

Glass Disadvantages

The disadvantages of cullet can not be compared with their advantages, but still there are some problems.

• They are removed from the walls much harder than non-woven ones.
• They are quite expensive.
• For poor-quality wallpapers, after gluing and painting, the texture may “smooth out”, which will lead to a loss of room decor.
• Some consumers are hesitant to choose glass for home decoration, because they consider them to be “cold”. In extreme cases, choose for the corridor.
• When working at home, glass shards can get into the eyes and respiratory tract. From such harm should be protected by a mask and glasses.
• To finish the wallpaper for painting, it always takes a larger number of kilograms (or liters) than the description on the bank indicates.
• For gluing you need a perfectly flat wall surface.
• Finishing masters of any room at home with wallpaper for painting will cost more, because it takes place in two stages.

If you make a bad choice and stumble upon a fake, the number of problems will increase at times.

Fiberglass wallpaper for painting

Most fiberglass wallpaper is designed for painting. The first staining is done two days after gluing. Then at least 12 hours later.

Unlike non-woven wallpaper, water-based paints are not suitable for glass. Here you need latex or acrylic "options." Acrylic paints are one continuous pluses. Do not smell, absorb quickly and dry. You can work even in winter without leaving home.

Features of working with this finishing material

In order for the advantages of cullet to fully “play” on the walls or ceiling, you need to know the features of working with this finishing material.

• Before painting, the wallpaper on the wall is “primed” with acrylic wallpaper glue.
• If you choose a roller with a high pile, it is better to paint the texture of fiberglass. A short pile on the roller is suitable only for "cobwebs" or "matting".
• Correct staining is possible only in daylight.
• A minimum of 2-3 coats of paint is applied, with a complex texture of up to 8. A thin brush is used to decorate the wallpaper next to the baseboards.

The rate of paint per 1 square. m area - 600 ml. The richer the paint, the fewer layers applied.

Painted surfaces are more resistant to any harm that they can cause. This is especially true in the corridor, where there is active movement and outer clothing is stored. The optimal characteristics of the room when stickering wallpaper: temperature from 18 to 25 degrees, air humidity within 70%. Huge damage will be caused by drafts and direct sunlight.

The decision to stick the cullet in the apartment is very practical, regardless of whether they go to a room, a corridor or any other room. Knowing all the features and properties of fiberglass wallpaper, their pros and cons in the interior, you can easily determine the best options for yourself. At the same time, the combination of beauty and durability of the material will delight any consumer.