What is wool wallpaper
If you're not a wallpaper expert, you may have more questions than answers about the term wool wallpaper. While paper wallpapers used to be the most popular in the past, now wool wallpapers are becoming more and more popular. They have earned this mainly because they are easier to stick, versatile and very durable, but also easy to remove.
Their name comes from the material they are made of. Vlies is a blend of pulp with synthetic textile fibres. You can also find them under the label non-woven or non-woven. This composition also means that they are free of fabric softeners and other harmful substances, making them far more environmentally friendly for the homeowner.
On the top rungs of the imaginary wallpaper favorites, the wool ones have their place mainly due to their application. Not only do you not have to be a professional to achieve the perfect result, wallpapering with wool wallpaper is easy and takes less time than other materials.
The magic lies in dry gluing, that is, without wetting the wallpaper and having to apply glue directly to it. The adhesive is only applied to the wall where the dry wallpaper is then applied. This process also allows for easy repairs in areas where the gluing failed the first time. In addition, none of the wall finishes will be an obstacle.
However, the effortless wallpapering does not stop there. Once you start enjoying your beautifully papered walls, you'll appreciate their other features too. Especially those that will keep your wool wallpaper looking like new. High strength and colour fastness, together with plasticity, are therefore key. Any protruding shapes forming the pattern are filled with the wallpaper material, so they do not deform over time.
In addition, the wallpaper offers excellent thermal and acoustic insulation, while at the same time being breathable. The high air and vapour permeability ensures that the walls under the wallpaper do not become mouldy. As a result, the wallpaper can even beautify your bathroom.
It's no coincidence that wool wallpaper is now an established standard for many specialist brands. At DesignVille, you can get it in a wide range of different patterns and colours, which are included in the collections of Swedish brands Sandberg, Engblad & Co and BorasTapeter. You'll also find plenty of designer wallpaper in the range from Danish brand Ferm Living.
If you want to beautify your home with wallpaper, choosing the right material is the first step to success. We hope, therefore, that the first in a series of articles has brought you a little closer to choosing your desired wallpaper, and we look forward to the next one.
