What Is Paper Backed Vinyl Wallpaper

Hgtv expert steve watson shows how to remove vinyl wallpaper.

What is paper backed vinyl wallpaper. There are two types included in this category. But the basic properties of wallpaper on a paper based which include water resistance strength and durability are made up of the characteristics of the materials used on top of that base. Families with active children appreciate this feature and it allows the wallpaper to last longer. Stains don t typically soak into the wallpaper so it will last longer.

Instead of having a base layer of paper coated fabric uses a fabric base. Start by peeling off the vinyl from the paper backing. It s not hard but be prepared for a mess. Vinyl wallpaper or as it should be called acrylic coated paper is backed with paper making it fall into the non woven wallpaper category.

Fabric backed vinyl wallpaper is moisture resistant durable washable scrub able strippable. This type of wallpaper is very durable since the decorative surface is a solid sheet of vinyl. Next spray liquid wallpaper remover onto the remaining paper then use a trowel to spread the liquid over the paper so it soaks in thoroughly. Once the paper is soaked you can scrape it away from the wall.

Fabric backed vinyl wallpaper has a top layer made with vinyl and backing of wallpaper is made with woven fabric instead of paper. Vinyl coasted wallpaper is preferred over vinyl wallpaper because it s strippable making it easier to remove and more user friendly. Vinyl wallpaper is amazingly easy to clean. For the factory it is cheaper to produce the paper base wallpaper and apply any of the other layers of paper or vinyl or textile etc.

Solid vinyl is simply a layer of paper or fabric laminated to vinyl film since the applied vinyl is solid and not liquid it is considered more durable than most other wallpapers. This is generally considered more breathable wallpaper which makes it best for use in low moisture rooms like living areas. These wallpapers are the best for high traffic areas such as hallways playroom kids room living room kitchen. The vinyl coat protects the patterns and paper from water damage although you should keep it as dry as possible.

Paper backed vinyl solid sheet vinyl this wallpaper has a paper pulp substrate laminated to a solid decorative surface. Unlike vinyl coated wallpaper coated fabric wallpaper has the designs on the coating not the fabric. It can usually be wiped off with a damp rag to leave it looking fresh and clean. Paper wallpaper paper wallpaper is just that paper with no protective coating it s fairly uncommon to find today and it was used back in the day when wallpaper paste was actually a flour mixture.