Vinyl Vs Paper Wallpaper

Vinyl coated wallpaper the base layer is usually paper but it has been coated with either acrylic vinyl or polyvinyl chloride making it easier to clean.

Vinyl vs paper wallpaper.

It is generally considered more durable than fabric backed or paper backed vinyls as listed above because the vinyl is solid or not applied in a liquid form. This is the most common type of wallpaper because it is easy to hang and remove is the best option for damp areas and often comes pre pasted. No chemicals are required for the creation of traditional non woven wallpaper. The primary purpose of the layer is to make it so you can clean the wallpaper without damaging it.

Rooms where it gets moist should have this kind of wallpaper such as the bathroom or kitchen. Colors show up beautifully on paper wallpaper but beware of scratching and tearing as this material is the most delicate. Vinyl papers are suitable for kitchens and bathrooms as they are resistant to condensation and steam. Solid vinyl this wallpaper consists of a vinyl film laminated to a fabric or paper substrate.

Traditional non woven wallpaper was made to be much more environmentally friendly than old vinyl wallpaper which required chemicals that polluted the air. Vinyl wallpapers consist of a printed skin of vinyl stuck onto a base layer of paper.