Wallpaper is essential in interior design of a room. It determines the atmosphere and the mood of the room from the beginning. It also has the vital function of preserving the wall from moist. Its practical nature makes it one of people’s favorites as wall coverings for their houses. Below here are short descriptions on types of wallpapers.

Embossed or relief papers

These have a self colored, raised pattern that can be painted over, so are great for hiding imperfections. They are tough and can be sponge able and they include:

Anaglypta and supaglypta: these have very pronounced designs and are made from paper, plus cotton or clay, or vinyl. Good dent resistance.

Blown vinyls: created by heating the vinyl in an oven causing it to blow or expand. Deep embossed patterns result. Use an adhesive containing fungicide.

Lincrusta: one of the first embossed papers, made from linseed oil and flax fillers fused onto a paper backing, with a pattern rolled into it. Hard wearing it is ideal for halls and other high traffic areas. Available either in rolls or as a panel and needs specialist adhesive.

Woodchip: this is the cheapest from and is good for disguising lumpy walls. However, because it is made from sawdust and woodchips bonded on to paper it can be difficult to cut and thin varieties can tear easily when soaked with paste. Paint when thoroughly dry with silk or matt emulsion.