create an interesting interior, come to the aid of textured wallpaper. They differ from usual smooth in the presence of a relief surface. Depending on the type of wallpaper and production technology, the nature of the pattern can vary considerably. Some wallpapers are sold already painted, others require painting after installation, but in any case, the three-dimensional pattern on the walls will allow you to realize original ideas, and even cover some of the drawbacks of the wall. What you need to consider when choosing textured wallpaper, their gluing and painting, so that the resulting surface meets the expectations and decorates the room? 
The main types of textured wallpaper
Talking about the general properties, advantages and disadvantages of textured wallpaper is impossible, because it is a collective concept, which means several types of wallpaper that has a relief. Their production and creation of a three-dimensional surface are different, therefore the properties are different. At the moment,
textured wallpaper is among the paper, vinyl, non-woven wallpaper, glass, as well as linkrust wallpaper. Paper textured wallpaper
The most simple and familiar to many of us paper wallpaper can be textured, and embossed design can be created in different ways:
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embossing wallpaper , consisting of two or three layers of paper. Three-layer are more expensive, they are more rigid, so they allow you to hide small defects of the wall. Such wallpapers can be impregnated with a water-repellent composition, due to which they get another valuable property - the possibility of painting; - coarse-fiber wallpaper is produced by using wood chips or other natural raw materials, the layer of which is located between two layers of paper. The drawing turns out to be chaotic, and this is where its charm lies. In addition, these wallpapers have good strength and durability;
- foam wallpaper is a two-layer paper wallpaper, on the outside of which is applied a pattern of acrylic foamed under the influence of high temperatures.
The range of paper wallpaper, without exaggeration, is huge, they are easy to install, environmentally friendly and relatively inexpensive, but in rooms with high humidity( kitchen, bathroom) and an increased risk of damage( hallway) they should not be used.
Vinyl textured wallpaper
Relief vinyl wallpaper is created by cold or hot stamping .The picture can be anything: from flowers and patterns to imitation of textiles, metal, stone or brick. Such a variety allows you to equip a room in any desired style, and thanks to the most voluminous drawings, you can even disguise cracks and other irregularities on the walls.
Vinyl wallpapers are made on paper and non-woven base. The latter is preferable, because it provides higher durability, strength and simplicity in sticking. In addition to the beautiful appearance, textured vinyl wallpapers have many other advantages, including a higher moisture resistance and even the ability to wash the surface of the material, no shrinkage, resistance to sunlight. The only drawback is airtightness, so the room will either have to be intensively ventilated, or use such wallpaper for one or two walls.
Non-woven textured
wallpaper 
This type of coating is made of several layers of non-woven fabric, the top one may have a three-dimensional pattern. Most often, embossed non-woven wallpapers require further staining, and the paint allows you to make the three-dimensional pattern more durable. Depending on the , the depth of the relief of the , the number of possible paint layers is different and in some cases can go up to 10, but it is worth remembering that each subsequent layer makes the drawing less voluminous and pronounced. As a rule, textured non-woven wallpaper sold white.
Non-woven wallpapers are easy to glue, they do not stretch and are not torn, maintainable, well breathable, do not fade in the sun, fire-resistant and easy to clean.
Glass Fiber
Glass fiber is a unique material in many respects. It is produced from glass melted and stretched into threads, from which a whole cloth is woven. Special impregnations allow to get rid of excessive fragility. The glass curlers always have the three-dimensional pattern, however, it does not differ in particular pretentiousness: they are waves, circles, herringbone, diamond, etc. Manufacturers of this finishing material constantly replenish their collections with new drawings.
When choosing glass wallpaper you need to pay attention to the depth of the relief, which directly determines how many times it will be possible to repaint this material. Fiberglass is often sold as colorless, so can be painted in any desired shade of .However, there are commercially available pre-painted materials; they can also be repainted in the future.
Glass fiber easily tolerates high humidity, they can even be washed and cleaned, they are durable, durable, non-flammable, they can not only hide small defects of walls, but even strengthen them. The unique properties of the material make it possible to use it even in bathrooms.
Liquid textured wallpaper
Liquid wallpaper due to the presence in them of cellulose, silk or cotton fibers also allow you to create an interesting relief surface, which can be compared with the effect of using decorative plaster, because even on the principle of applying these materials are identical. Thanks to the components of the finished mixture, which before use you only need to dilute with water, it turns out a certain shade, gloss or nacre. To obtain a more embossed surface, can be used for applying the mixture with a gun.
One of the significant advantages of liquid wallpaper is the ability to create a seamless surface. The structure of the material makes it easy to mask even a few holes and cracks. Moreover, this finishing material is breathable, has quite good heat and sound insulation properties.
Wallpaper linkrust
This wallpaper always has a relief surface, which is the value and the main feature of the material. The basis of the material is paper, and drawing is formed from a mixture of wood flour, chalk, wax, rosin and some other components, it is given a relief with special dies-stamps. As a rule, the material has a beige color, and with the help of staining, following installation, you can achieve a delightful decorative effect. Similar wallpapers with many fancy curls or fancy ornaments are used to decorate individual zones in the room, but they are not used to decorate the entire room.
The distinctive feature of this finishing material is the ability of over the years to become only stronger .In addition, it is an eco-friendly, breathable material, resistant to mechanical damage and easy to maintain.
Textured wallpaper design
The relief of textured wallpaper can be implemented as curls and patterns , be chaotic when it is formed by sawdust, or to simulate the surface of other materials. ’s bricks that look great in a loft, modern, or country style look great. This material can be issued a separate area, protrusions or niches, one of the walls in the room. Wallpapers with imitation wood surface perfectly fit into the style of Provence, and imitation plaster is suitable for classic interiors. Also used wallpaper, stylized stone, leather, animal skins.
When making an apartment with textured wallpaper, the main thing is to know the measure and follow simple rules:
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large drawings and deep relief visually reduce the area of the room , so in small spaces textured wallpaper should be used carefully, it is better to give preference to materials with a less pronounced pattern and apply them to the walls only partially; - different types of textures in the same room is better not to use;
- interesting effects can be achieved using textured wallpaper in finishing the bottom or top of the wall or framing fragments of such wallpaper with decorative moldings;
- combined with textured wallpaper better monochrome non-striking materials.
Designers are advised to use textured wallpaper in the bedroom with a slightly noticeable texture, in order not to burden the space for rest. In the living room you can give free rein to the fantasy, but in the hallway and in the working area of the kitchen, textured wallpaper is irrelevant, since it is more difficult to remove contaminants from volumetric elements.
Gluing textured wallpaper
Decorating the interior with textured wallpaper is quite easy, and you can do it yourself. The installation process is as follows:
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surface preparation .You must first remove the old coating. Despite the fact that textured wallpaper can hide certain defects of the walls, it is better to get rid of the large cracks and holes before gluing and level the surface. Small defects and irregularities can be fixed with a putty, larger ones can be fixed with plaster, and in the most neglected cases they use drywall; - marking on the wall or part of .The stage is optional, but desirable to facilitate the installation process and improve the final result. From the corner of the room or other place from which the wallpapering will begin, a segment equal to the width of the canvas is deposited. A vertical line is drawn along it using a level, from which the roll width is measured again and the procedure is repeated;
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wallpaper cutting .Considering the height of the wall and adding a few centimeters to the allowances, fragments of wallpaper are cut. It will not be superfluous to measure the height of the ceiling in different places in order to properly cut the wallpaper. On the packaging, the manufacturer usually indicates how many centimeters should be left on the allowance for joining the pattern. The larger the drawing, the more waste there will be when sticking, which is worth considering when buying. Glass fiber is better to cut into personal protective equipment, as tiny particles of glass can get into the respiratory tract. After cutting, the linkrust wallpaper is rolled into rolls and soaked in hot water, then left to dry for 10 hours; - glue preparation .For each type of wallpaper, it is better to use a special glue; for glass wallcovering, glue designed for vinyl wallpapers is also suitable; for linkrust wallpaper, glue is prepared on the basis of flour paste and wood glue;
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application of glue can be made on the wallpaper itself or on the wall. Paper wallpaper after applying glue to them is left for 5 minutes for impregnation, when sticking non-woven and glass fiber glue is applied to the wall. Vinyl wallpapers are mounted depending on the type of the base, details are indicated on the packaging, and when installing the linkrust wallpaper, they glue the wall and the material with glue; - installation process .Begin to glue wallpaper from the corner of the room from top to bottom, pressing the canvas and gently smoothing the roller from the center to the edges. Textured wallpaper glue end-to-end , wallpaper joints roll up with a roller. The wallpaper of the crust after gluing is additionally fixed with a wooden lath, after removing which the holes are filled;
- after drying , the excess wallpaper is cut off with a spatula and knife.
Liquid wallpaper is prepared from a special mixture by adding water and applied to a prepared surface, like ordinary plaster, with a spatula, float or spray.
Painting textured wallpaper
When the wallpaper is completely dry, you can proceed to painting. The process is simple and does not differ from the usual painting of the walls. It will only be necessary to prepare a paint of a certain shade or pre-tint a sufficient mass and get down to work. It is better to apply with an roller in order to better paint over the embossed wallpaper. Each subsequent layer of paint is applied after drying the previous one, until you reach the desired shade. Textured wallpapers allow you to experiment with a combination of colors of different colors, which emphasizes the unique design of the material.
Water-dispersion paints are suitable for non-woven wallpapers, for glass wall coverings - wash-resistant compositions, incl.acrylic and latex paints, for linkrust wallpaper - oil, acrylic paints, and wax paste.
In conclusion,
Properly selected and hung textured wallpaper can be a real decoration of the room. Showing imagination, you can find them a decent place in the room, and the color will be the final touch and the ability to quickly change the atmosphere. To keep such a coating clean, you will need to periodically vacuum it or wipe it with a damp cloth.
