Paint or wallpaper? When decorating the walls, which account for up to 85% of the entire interior space, are often a nagging question for the soul. Since they are two different materials, they must have their own advantages and disadvantages, so which one should you choose?
Don't worry, please read on.
- Latex paint
Emulsion paint is a large class of synthetic resin emulsion paints represented by acrylate copolymer emulsions.
Advantages: many colours, independent colour matching, high cost performance, mature construction technology, easy to paint.
△ Disadvantages: the pattern is relatively single, and it is not easy to shape a rich form and visual effect.
All the major brands of emulsion paint on the market are very colourful and selective. If you choose the colour you want, you can paint it directly on the wall; if you can't choose the colour you like, you can also mix the colour yourself.
The emulsion paint style is relatively simple, often suitable for Scandinavian, Japanese and modern minimalist. If you want something fancy, you can consider colour blocking, gradients and geometric patterns.
- Wallpaper
Wallpaper has a wide range of styles and patterns that can directly change the style of a space and provide a strong sense of atmosphere.
△ Advantages: many styles, easy to replace, scrub resistant.
△Disadvantages: not moisture-proof, easy to mould, high requirements for paving.
Wallpaper has more colours and patterns, often enriching and enlivening the atmosphere of the space, often used in American, European, French, Chinese and other styles.
Note: the home is more humid, wallpaper moisture is easy to mould off, easy to mould, short life.
- Emulsion paint vs wallpaper
① Price comparison
In terms of price, latex paint is more cost-effective.
② Environmental protection contrast
Many people think that wallpaper is more environmentally friendly than latex paint, but this is not entirely true.
From the material itself, wallpaper is indeed environmentally friendly, but because wallpaper in the process of paving, will use to glue, there is a certain amount of formaldehyde content.
Latex paint is a water-based paint that starts to evaporate after it is painted, and no new harmful substances are produced after the end of ventilation at a later stage.
Therefore, the advice given is.
● If you choose latex paint, it is recommended to buy qualified products.
● If you choose wall coverings, remember to choose environmentally friendly glue.
● No matter latex paint or wallpaper is used, wait for a certain period of time before moving in.
③ Durability comparison
Over time, the environment will affect both emulsion paint and wallpaper and lose their value. However, wallpaper is more affected.
If there is a problem with latex paint later on, it can be partially repaired; if the wallpaper is exposed to moisture and the edges are rolled or even broken, it will need to be replaced as a whole.