Among all types of wall coverings, 3D wallpaper for walls is especially popular. They significantly modernize any interior style, making it more interesting.
- 3D wallpaper for walls: what is it?
- Composition and manufacturing technology
- Types of volumetric paintings
- Pros and cons of the material
- 3D wallpaper for walls: selection criteria
- For the hallway
- To the hall
- For the bedroom
- To the nursery
- Buying tips
Stereoscopic wallpaper is positioned as a type of well-known photo wallpaper. Designers recommend using them both for complete wallpapering of the entire room, and for partial ones.
To select canvases before pasting walls, the article contains information about 3D wallpaper. It covers:
- Types of volumetric canvases for the hallway, living room, bedroom and children's room.
- Strengths and weaknesses of such coatings.
- Basic criteria for purchase.
Features of wall covering
Canvas in 3D format is wallpaper made of paper, non-woven fabric or polyvinyl chloride, on the surface of which a special protective film is applied.
The image on the base is applied using linear and tonal perspective, which creates the effect of presence and distance. Two parties take part in obtaining the proper visual effect.
On the part of the human eye, activity is observed in binocular vision and the tertiary areas of the cerebral cortex. On the side of the canvas, light is reflected from color dots applied at different heights.
How does a person see a three-dimensional picture?
Scientists solved the riddle not so long ago, only a century and a half ago. Then the world's first kaleidoscope was created. And based on this knowledge, they began to develop the topic and produce various interesting things: stereoscopes, which were so popular in the USSR, stereo films, stereo glasses and simply drawings that are fun to look at.
But, it should be noted, not every person can enjoy the stereo effect. Do you know why? This is because these drawings are created based on the structure of normal visual acuity and the focus of concentration of both eyes.
If you have severe squint or one eye sees much worse than the other, then stereoscopic wallpaper is not for you, don’t even think about buying them, as you will be very disappointed with the purchase, since you will see an ordinary, flat image.
So, how does our visual apparatus work?
A person has two eyes and each of them covers some layer of the species. Let's say that the right one sees closer objects in a plane, and the left one sees those that are further away and also in a flat form. And the brain transforms these elements into one whole and gives you the illusion of volume.
Yes, it is just an illusion based on the brain's memory and the experiences you had before. This is why children under two months cannot see a spatial image, since they have, in principle, seen little of anything, have not touched or moved anything, and their brain does not have a ready-made picture of a ball, square and other objects that were once examined in detail by humans and from all sides.
This is what it looks like in practice. One eye sees from one angle, the other from another, and the brain produces an even picture.
And every person with normal vision can see through objects! Don't believe me?
Then take a regular pencil and place it vertically in front of your eyes, at a distance of about 10-20 cm.
Now close one and you will see that the area obscured by the object is invisible, the pencil has blocked it.
Now open your other eye and you will marvelously see what is behind the pencil!
It will no longer interfere with your perception, you will see through it! But, if you take an object that has a greater width than your own distance between the two eyes, then the eyes will no longer bypass the obstacle.
But if you look into the distance, then in the future such an effect is present on all distant objects. That is why there is no point in looking at stereo wallpaper too closely. They are designed for a different coverage range.
Thus, based on these features, stereoscopic wallpaper is drawn. They make several layers, observing the sequence of tones, since the eye automatically pushes the darker ones into the background.
An interesting fact is that this type of vision occurs not only in humans, but also in some groups of animals that are predators.
This helps them to pursue prey in the best possible way without losing concentration or getting confused in the plane. That is, any tree on the way will not be an obstacle to it, the animal will see from afar where the prey has turned, even if it meanders through the thickets.
But cows are completely incapable of this! As soon as you hide from them in the bushes, fleeing persecution, they immediately fall into a stupor and stop.
Here is a pebble in the garden of vegans who advocate that man was created as a herbivore. We are not ruminants, but real predators who see through barriers.
Benefits of 3D wallpaper
Among the advantages, first of all, it is worth noting the unique image. Companies producing 3D wallpaper produce wall canvases with a unique design.
Moreover, each owner has the opportunity to make a unique order with the image they like.
In addition, the following advantages of coating for interior decoration should be highlighted:
- Using a drawing in three-dimensional visualization format allows you to profitably transform a room. This feature is especially relevant, for example, for small and non-standard rooms.
- Versatility of use. Thanks to the washable surface, 3D wallpaper can be hung even in the kitchen or bathroom. The protective film present on the surface of the material is absolutely not afraid of moisture or detergents.
- All wallpaper models produced using this technology are resistant to direct sunlight. At the same time, the colors in the image do not fade even after prolonged use.
- Another advantage is the maximum service life. The service life is usually 15 years.
- All components used in production are absolutely safe for humans, do not cause allergic reactions, and do not emit toxins or harmful impurities.
- The coating is wear resistant.
- Pathogenic fungi and other pathogens do not develop on the surface and under the coating.
The advantages also include a simple technique for gluing walls. Using a special adhesive composition, even an inexperienced home owner can handle the repairs.
Experiment
If you're already eyeing realistic wallpaper, be prepared to experiment.
Try to imagine in advance what kind of designs you would like to see in your home, what color tones you would like to use.
Don’t be afraid to combine three-dimensional designs with other types of wallpaper that can complement the 3D effect.
Disadvantages of 3D Wallpaper
Despite the abundance of advantages, coatings with a three-dimensional image have a number of significant disadvantages, the first of which is high cost. It is also necessary to note the following disadvantages of practical use:
- Before applying three-dimensional paintings, the walls should be carefully leveled. In this case, the owner must remove the old coating, eliminate all defects and irregularities, otherwise it will not be possible to achieve a visual effect.
- If colors and patterns are chosen incorrectly, you can achieve the opposite effect, for example, in small rooms. At the same time, a compact room will look even smaller in size.
- A three-dimensional image is normally perceived only from a certain distance. When you look closely at the picture, the dots blur and the drawing loses its clarity.
In addition, 3D images do not always evoke normal reactions. Excessive load on a person’s visual apparatus can cause dizziness, nausea, vomiting and a pronounced autonomic reaction.
Preparing glue and tools
Scheme for removing old wallpaper.
In order to hang 3D wallpaper, you will need glue designed for hard elements. This glue has high strength and sets very quickly. Therefore, errors must be corrected immediately, otherwise the drawing may be damaged.
To get good quality glue, you need to consider some points when preparing it:
- To dilute the glue, you should use only a clean container. You must strictly follow the instructions for preparing the glue and add strictly the amount of water specified in the instructions from the manufacturer. The water for preparing the glue should only be cold, it should be mixed very quickly to form a funnel, in which will need to be slowly filled with the composition. Then the resulting solution should be mixed for another 5 minutes. Only by fulfilling these conditions will the glue be obtained without lumps.
To work you will need the following tools:
- tape measure; stepladder (you can use a chair or table); rags; brush; rubber roller.
After preparing the glue and the necessary tools, you can start gluing the wallpaper.
Types of wallpaper by print type
Today there are three main methods of applying an image to a material:
- Ultraviolet technique. To produce such coatings, special inks are used under the influence of ultraviolet rays. Among the advantages, it should be noted the versatility of the method (ink is applied to all types of coatings), resistance to paint fading, and moisture. In addition, the high-quality composition of coloring pigments completely eliminates the development of allergic reactions, since the paints do not contain toxic impurities.
- The second technique is based on the preliminary dissolution of coloring pigments in latex. Then the decorative coating is applied to the surface of the paper or vinyl base. Such compositions are absolutely harmless to humans and have sufficient strength.
To produce the third type of 3D wallpaper, solvent paint is used. Such images are resistant to fading in the sun, wear, and moisture.
Among all known types of three-dimensional wallpaper, this model is presented with the highest detail in the design.
Connecting joints
Increased attention should be paid to butt and seam joints.
If there are visible gaps in the elements of three-dimensional 3D wallpaper, all realism will be disrupted.
When gluing the next fragment, we strongly recommend that you return to the previous seams each time and make sure that they are even.
The presence of cracks will ruin the effect of all your work.
Main types of wallpaper
According to the nature of the applied image, all 3D wallpapers are divided into several types:
- Standard canvases that depict a single design or a repeating pattern. Such coatings can be purchased in the form of conventional rolls.
- Single wallpaper used as a decorative element. Most often they are used to create an original panel on the wall or to cover a kitchen apron.
- Panoramic types of coverings are made to order and are one large canvas. Pasting can take a long time and require the participation of an experienced specialist.
- Fluorescent coatings are made using a special coloring powder. In this case, the powder is inactive during the daytime, but glows after dark. Both individual elements and the entire image as a whole can glow in the dark.
Among the most popular coatings with a three-dimensional image, LED wallpapers are also known. In this case, in addition to standard canvases, a chain of LED lamps is also mounted on the wall (along the contours of the image).
Help from professionals
If you doubt your abilities, it is better to hire specialists who will perfectly install your new realistic 3D wallpaper.
If you have never glued wallpaper before this moment, it is better to pay money to other people than to ruin the glue, the canvases themselves, and your own nerves.
There is a lot of money at stake, and there is no point in taking risks.
Where to place the wallpaper
Having chosen the wallpaper, the owner will have to choose the location. Materials with a three-dimensional image can be pasted over in the following rooms:
- In the kitchen above the hob. A kitchen apron made in the shape of an underwater world or a starry sky will amaze any guest.
- In the bathroom, a three-dimensional image is most often used on the floor, but a pattern on the wall will also look good.
- In the bedroom above the bed, if there are no autonomic reactions.
A 3D painting looks very impressive in the dining area, where it is possible to imitate a beautiful garden or lake.
Subtleties of choosing 3D photo wallpaper
Here are recommendations that will help you solve the problem, how to choose a material depending on the dimensions and characteristics of the room.
- The design of rooms with a small area is the most difficult in terms of the risk of making mistakes. It is necessary to avoid paintings that have a large volume and bright colors. An excellent solution is an image with perspective. It turns out 2 in 1: the design is stylish and complete, and the size of the room visually increases significantly.
- Pastel colors will help reduce the oppressive feeling that can sometimes occur in small spaces. This technique can also make a room appear larger. Read about other ways to visually increase space here.
- There are almost no taboos for illuminated and large rooms. It is allowed to use textured, multi-colored and constantly changing pictures. If you want the furniture to be the highlight of such an interior, then you should not choose overly active images, so as not to draw attention to the walls.
- You should not place glossy surfaces directly opposite the window. Blinding reflections will appear on them every now and then, which will greatly distort the drawing.
- If you want to zone the space, then you should approach the choice even more seriously. And all because the chosen type of wallpaper must correspond to the purpose of a particular area. For example, a forest or any nature is suitable for a relaxation area, but for guests it is better to choose abstract patterns. 3D wallpaper in the fashionable loft style looks especially interesting - like masonry or a stone wall.
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Photos of 3D wallpaper in the interior
What affects the cost of stereo wallpaper?
delicate wallpaper design with a voluminous floral print and a “faux corridor”
The issue of the price of materials when carrying out repair work is one of the most significant. At the same time, every owner wants to clearly understand what he is paying for, that is, what it is made of and what determines the cost of a particular product.
The rather high price of 3D stereoscopic wallpaper for walls is due to the fact that they are created on the basis of expensive high-quality canvases and paints. As a result, purchasing this material is several times more expensive compared to traditional wallpaper.
snow-white bedroom interior with large print
The lower cost per square meter of 3D wallpaper is at the level of 0.7-0.8 thousand rubles. The price range is quite large, which is due to the differences:
- at the place of production and manufacturer brand,
- base material,
- canvas dimensions,
- features of the drawing,
- exclusivity (ready-made wallpapers are used or ordered according to an individual design project).
The subject of the image can be anything, the main thing is to choose it to match the design of the room
Stereoscopic wallpapers can be divided into two categories: standard and premium. The former are made using modern bio-ink, which is used to draw the image, while the latter are printed using UV printing, which is brighter, more saturated and durable.
Preparing the wall
Before gluing 3D wallpaper on the wall, you will have to tinker a little with the surface itself. However, the process is not much different from preparing to cover a room with the most ordinary wallpaper:
- Remove the old finish - it must be completely removed.
- If you can’t tear off the old wallpaper, soak it and remove it with a scraper—you can also use coarse sandpaper.
- Remove all nails and other fasteners.
- Inspect the wall - there should be no gaps, cracks or noticeable irregularities on it.
- Caulk the cracks.
- Check how smooth the surface is - there should be no deviation from the vertical at all.
- If the surface is flat and the wallpaper covers the entire wall, apply a layer of primer and let it dry.
- Remove any rough edges.
- Apply another layer of primer, after which you can begin wallpapering.
