Vinyl Vs Paper Wallpaper

Solid vinyl this wallpaper consists of a vinyl film laminated to a fabric or paper substrate.

Vinyl vs paper wallpaper.

This is the most common type of wallpaper because it is easy to hang and remove is the best option for damp areas and often comes pre pasted. The vinyl coating allows this type of wallpaper to be a great option for a variety of rooms including high humidity environments like bathrooms laundry rooms and kitchens. Vinyl wallpapers consist of a printed skin of vinyl stuck onto a base layer of paper. Vinyl coated wallpaper the base layer is usually paper but it has been coated with either acrylic vinyl or polyvinyl chloride making it easier to clean.

The primary purpose of the layer is to make it so you can clean the wallpaper without damaging it. Vinyl papers are tough hardwearing and washable although some have a thicker layer of vinyl than others so will be more durable. It is generally considered more durable than fabric backed or paper backed vinyls as listed above because the vinyl is solid or not applied in a liquid form. Traditional non woven wallpaper was made to be much more environmentally friendly than old vinyl wallpaper which required chemicals that polluted the air.

Vinyl papers are suitable for kitchens and bathrooms as they are resistant to condensation and steam. Rooms where it gets moist should have this kind of wallpaper such as the bathroom or kitchen.