Wallpaper
Wallpaper. Wallpaper is the homemakers dream when it comes to creating spaces that are personal, unique and have an element of expertise. Wallpaper can turn a room into a creative work that is just right for your home. Whether you want to incorporate wallpaper for a classy, quirky or modern look, HomeImporvement4u can help you find the experts to make it happen. There are numerous types of wallpapers that can be used in your home. They range from wallpapers that are vinyl, to wallpaper that is imprinted with vines and leaves. It is important to understand which wallpaper will be most beneficial to use in terms of practicality and style. One should consider elements such as durability, difficulty to install and price. However, there are wallpapers that can cater to all of those needs. Embossed wallpaper is perfect for homes that want an element of subtle class. The paper is imprinted with a design that raises the wallpaper, putting the perfect element of texture into the room. In terms of practicality, embossed wallpaper is easily washed and can be placed on walls that are slightly damaged, unlike most wallpaper. Embossed wallpaper can be used in any room and is easy to install. Fabric-Backed Vinyl Wallpaper Fabric-backed Vinyl Wallpaper is something to be considered by those after durability and reliability. This wallpaper is made to be used in high-traffic areas i.e. anywhere the children and animals are. This wallpaper is able to be scrubbed and stripped with ease.
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Self Adhesive Wallpaper versus the Traditional Wallpaper
So traditional wallpapers are easily removable but are they reusable? While traditional non-woven wallpaper can be removed, often pretty easily in one piece, it’s not created with the intention of being removed or for that matter reused.
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Wallpaper Cleaning
Cleaning your Wallpaper. So, you read our article on wallpaper (Yes, yes you did) and now you are left wondering how to clean it. Cleaning wallpaper is a simple task yet is one that should definitely be understood and done correctly in order to ensure there is no damage. Here are just a few tips on how to ensure your wallpaper is left looking clean and kept at all times. 1. Constant upkeep in trouble areas. Areas such as your kitchen will be prone to collecting dirt and grime more frequently than other areas of the home. Hopefully, the wallpaper you have used in the kitchen is already semi-water proof and won’t be damaged by being wet. Take a sponge that has been slightly dampened with soap and water and lightly rub the wallpaper. Avoid scrubbing, even if your wallpaper is a durable material. Make sure that you wipe the surface from the bottom and towards to top, so that dirty water doesn’t leave streaks on your wallpaper. Ensure that your sponge isn’t too wet to avoid water damage. Also use this technique every few months on areas that are prone to sticky fingers! 2. Vacuum, vacuum, vacuum. Using a small, sot brush head on your everyday vacuum will ensure that your wallpaper is left undamaged and free from dust. This is the easiest way to clean your wallpaper without using water and risking water damage. This technique obviously doesn’t work for marks or stains but is perfect for getting rid of dirt and dust. Simply run your vacuum from top to bottom over the panels of your wallpaper. If an area is especially dusty with spider webs or dust balls, ensure to pick them off first. Vacuuming over especially dusty areas will push the dust into the wallpaper. 3. Test your fabric. You know how it says on all creams to do a skin patch test 24 hours before use and nobody ever does it? This does not apply to your wallpaper – you should definitely follow this instruction. Test out a small patch of wallpaper with a tiny bit of dishwashing liquid and water to see if it is suitable for washing. If the patch darkens, colour runs or water absorbs then you know it is not suitable for washing. If this is the case, then point number four is for you. 4. Use dough. Dough is one of the most effective ways to clean your wallpaper without the risk of water damage! However, we aren’t speaking about dough out of the kitchen. This dough can be purchased from hardware or paint stores and is perfect for lifting dirt and grime off of delicate wallpapers.
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