Some types of finishing materials either abruptly disappear from the shelves or become popular again.
A few years ago, almost every Russian apartment could be found wallpaper under a brick. Over time, the hype has passed. New finishing materials began to appear on the market. But buyers again continue to search for
masonry wallpapers
. Why are they so attractive to owners of apartments and private houses? Firstly,
white brick
wallpaper allows you to successfully mask bumps and other wall defects. Secondly, the interior becomes brighter and more saturated. Thirdly, such wallpapers fit perfectly into the premises of any style (underground, minimalism, classic, country and others).
Variety of species
On sale there are a variety of wallpaper under the brick: textile, non-woven, vinyl, ordinary paper and wallpaper made of foamed polymers. The surface can also be different: textured, washable, for painting and so on. The most popular and sought after recognized non-woven and vinyl wallpaper for a brick. They are easily glued and do not require special care. Most often, the pattern on such wallpapers is voluminous, which makes the imitation of brick as believable as possible. Vinyl trellis can be cleaned, and non-woven tapestries are usually available for painting. Such wallpaper is just a godsend, if the room needs to be given a special surroundings. As for paper-based products using foamed polymers, they only vaguely resemble brickwork. Therefore, to achieve even the smallest realism in this case is unlikely to succeed.
Conventional and two-layer paper trellis have not disappeared from the shelves. They have a lot of advantages, among which one can distinguish affordable cost, ease of use, as well as a wide selection of color and style solutions.
In which rooms are wallpaper suitable for a brick
Wallpaper with imitation of brickwork is a traditional way of decorating the walls in the corridor, bathroom, in the kitchen and in the "utility rooms". Such a coating has been used in interiors for decades.
The fashion for wallpaper under a brick was born at the time when the massive conversion of industrial buildings into residential buildings began. Many owners of such apartments decided to leave a peculiar raid of industrial history. As a result, a new direction in the decoration of apartments - the loft - was born. This style still does not lose its relevance. The rough brick texture looks great in combination with elements of styles such as Gothic and Neo-Gothic. It is with the help of bricks that you can create a gloomy, but somewhat romantic setting. Being in a city apartment, you will feel like in a medieval castle. Although the atmosphere of mystery and solitude over time bothers.
Wallpaper with the image of a brick can often be found in interiors decorated in the style of urban minimalism. They give the room expressiveness and certain dynamics. Separate elements with a brick finish will be appropriate in the rooms, made in the classics and country style.