6 materials for wall decoration in the children's room

Wall decoration in the children's room must be performed taking into account mass of requirements.

• At first, they should be outwardly attractive, not to irritate the child’s nervous system, but, on the contrary, to please and develop imagination.
• Secondly, the material should be completely safe for health, hypoallergenic, preferably natural.
• And thirdly, decoration material should be easy to care for, because children can easily stain walls or even paint them. Naturally, not all materials are suitable for these conditions.

Let us dwell on the optimal methods of decorating a children's wall.

No. 1. Painting

Wall painting - One of the most common and at the same time suitable options for decorating a nursery. This method is different many advantages:

• huge scope for imagination, because you can choose any shade, create a whole picture based on your favorite fairy tale on the walls. It is better to refuse too bright shades;
• ease of application and the ability to repaint the surface many times, moreover, it will be possible to paint any architectural element of the room, which will be impossible to finish with wallpaper;
• scratches on painted walls are much more difficult to leave than on wallpaper.

Among the disadvantages It is worth noting the need to carefully prepare the surface for painting, because the wall should be perfectly flat.

Particular attention should be paid to type of paint, because those compositions that can be used in the bedroom or in the kitchen are not always suitable for a children's room. Such paint should be as safe and environmentally friendly, non-toxic, have certificates of compliance with sanitary and hygienic standards. It is necessary to select water based composition. Many large manufacturers in their product line offer paints marked "for children's rooms", and it is on them that you should pay attention. Such paints are odorless, dry quickly, they can be repainted with walls, they are easily applied to any base: wood, drywall, hard putty, etc.

For children also suitable acrylate paintsthat are odorless. The surface painted by them can subsequently be easily washed. It is not recommended to use alkyd and acrylic paintsas they can cause allergies. By the way, today on sale appeared silver ion paintthat have a lot of useful qualities: bactericidal properties, resistance to pollution. Even paint drawings will not become a problem and will be erased quite simply.

No. 2. Slate and magnetic paint

Though these types of finishing materials and belong to the type of paints, they want to pay special attention. Slate paint is a real find for children's rooms, because many parents are familiar with the situation when children paint freshly pasted wallpapers with felt-tip pens and pencils. To give the child complete freedom of creativity and to protect other parts of the apartment from the appearance of drawings, one of the walls in the nursery can be painted or a part of it can be painted with slate paint. With it, you can turn any selected part of the wall into a kind of blackboard: drawings can be washed, applied new, and with their help you can create a unique interior.

The slate is odorlessIt is approved for use in children's rooms.It is easy to apply, it is suitable for almost any surface, and the chalk will not leave scratches on it. The result is a great space for self-expression of the child and his games. Once again, it is worth noting that it is unnecessary to paint all the walls in the nursery with slate paint, otherwise it will turn out not an interesting interior, but a boring space.

Magnetic paint - a relatively new coating in the building materials market. It can be used in the work area and paint part of the wall near the table. After applying and drying the paint, the surface becomes magnetic, and you can attach child’s drawings, some notes or reminders to it using small magnets, interestingly organizing the space. For the production of magnetic paint using a water base, metal powder and binders, the material is odorless. True, the reviews of those who have already used this material suggest that it is better to use smaller and stronger magnets, which means that it is better to use such decoration to decorate an older child’s room, rather than a preschooler who can swallow a small magnet.

No. 3. Decorative plaster

Stucco also often used in children's rooms, as it meets the basic requirements put forward to this room. Among its advantages it is worth noting:

• unique appearance, since it will be impossible to repeat the resulting relief pattern;
• environmental friendliness and safety for health;
• the ability to hide small imperfections in the walls;
• solidity of the finished coating;
• with minimal experience, you can cope with the application of plaster;
• durability.

To give the stucco layer extra stability, you can to cover the walls with a layer of transparent varnish. In this case, washing the walls from the consequences of children's games will be much easier, and the coating will be even more durable. True, it will also be necessary to choose a varnish composition with great attention, since it should be as safe as possible for health.

Number 4. Wallpaper

Earlier wallpaper decorated absolutely all children's rooms. Although today the variety of finishing materials is much greater, but the wallpaper still continues to be actively used. They are appreciated for huge assortment, the availability of very affordable offers, ease of installation. The choice of wallpaper today, to put it mildly, is large, because you can find any ornament, especially since for children's rooms there are options with the image of cartoon characters and fairy tales, with colorful pictures, etc.

It is also worth remembering that it is important to consider when choosing not only the appearance of the wallpaper, but also their composition. Not all types of wallpapers offered on the market are suitable for children's rooms. So, you can use such wallpapers:

• paper. Many experts argue that the wallpaper in the nursery should be exactly paper, even though they are not very durable, tear easily and do not withstand the effects of water (although washable paper wallpapers appear on sale today). The main advantage of this type of decoration is naturalness and full breathability, which is most important for a children's room;
• non-woven wallpaper can also be used in children's rooms, as they allow air to pass through. Vinyl is not recommended, they are not environmentally friendly for such purposes, and they do not allow air to pass through at all. Breathable vinyl wallpapers begin to appear on sale, but they are very expensive;
• wood veneer wallpaper - Another good option for children, as they are made from natural raw materials;
• cork wallpaper They are made on the basis of bark of balsa wood, so they are great for children. True, in this case you will have to face a limited variety of colors, because this natural material is presented only in shades from dark yellow to light brown;
• wallpaper based on plant materialin the manufacture of which algae are used, bamboo etc.;
• fabric wallpaperwhich consist of a layer of paper and threads of fabric. The material is environmentally friendly, breathes, has excellent indicators of heat and sound insulation, which is important for children. You should choose only those wallpapers that were treated with special impregnation so that they attract dust less.

Do not forget that wallpapers of different shades or different ornaments can be combined to get a fun and interesting interior. Also, attention should be paid to wallpaper for painting. So, you can paint non-woven wallpaper, cullet, serpyanka-based wallpaper and even some paper wallpapers. Probably, all the advantages of quickly refreshing the surface of the walls in the nursery is not even worth listing - it is convenient, practical and profitable. It is important to choose breathable water-based paints, as mentioned above.

You can also use photo wallpaperto revitalize the space and give it a certain mood. The drawing on them can be anything, but there really is something to choose from. Another interesting solution for a child’s room is coloring wallpapers. They contain a lot of details, so the child will be passionate about painting for a long time, and there is a unique opportunity to literally draw on the walls.

No. 5. Fabric finish

Alternative fabric wallpaper - upholstery of all or several wall cloth. All work is easy to do with your own hands, and natural fabric is an excellent solution for such a room. The fabric can be any, and the color and pattern must be chosen so as to create a harmonious interior. It is better to give preference to the material more tightly, and for safety, as a basis, attach soft rugs or foam rubber to the walls so that the child can not be injured during active games.

Such walls can also serve as the basis for fastening drawings. Moreover, having shown imagination and having given a little time, you can create an interesting panel or even a whole picture from different pieces of fabric, and this is a unique nursery decoration that develops tastes and fantasy. If the decoration of the walls with fabric so far scares you, then you can do an experiment on one of the walls or part of it.

No. 6. Vinyl stickers

Vinyl stickers - not independent finishing materialbut just the ability to simply, quickly and inexpensively transform a nursery and decorate it in an interesting way. They have a lot of advantages:

• a huge assortment, thanks to which the nursery can be made in any style, decorated with images of animals, famous characters or any items. Even if there is no suitable option, you can order custom-made manufacturing according to individual design;
• simplicity of installation and dismantle. Anyone can handle the sticker of such decorative elements, and outwardly they will look like a painted picture. If necessary, removing such stickers is also easy;
• You can glue vinyl stickers on any smooth and even surface. Painted walls or glued with smooth plain wallpaper are optimally suited;
• low price.

A little bit of imagination, and some elements in the nursery with a pair of vinyl stickers can be very interesting and unusual to beat.

In conclusion

The children's room should be safe and comfortable, develop the tastes of the child and be a suitable place for games. Given all these requirements, finding the right finishing material for the walls is not so easy. It is better to think over several options at once, while carefully analyzing the decision. If the child is already old enough and has his own tastes, then before choosing a specific material, it is better to consult with him and take into account his opinion.