Wallcovering solutions are ideal for personalising your walls, whether you're building or renovating. In fact, they make it possible to get rid of the anguish of dull walls over the years. Want to know how to make the right choice of cladding, and how much you should budget for it? Find out in this article!
Preparing the walls
Before any cladding work, it is advisable to start by preparing the substrate. The wall to be covered must be dry and completely clean. The substrate needs to be smoothed using hot-mix, wall or smoothing plasters. By checking these details, you can expect a smooth, clean finish and better adhesion to the substrate.
The choice of wall covering
There are many different types of flooring to choose from. However, it's best to base your choice on certain criteria. Here are a few types of flooring depending on the most appropriate location.
Wall tiles
This type of flooring is most often used in damp rooms. It can be laid in the living room or hallway. Different types of tiles are available:
- Creame sandstone: easy to maintain and fairly robust;
- Tiles: recommended for bathroom walls;
- Cement tiles: attractive and solid, can be laid on any external wall.
Cladding panels
These are wall coverings that can be installed on both external and internal walls. Cladding panels are made from a variety of materials, including stone, wood, terracotta and plaster. They are known and appreciated for their strength and durability.
Paint
This is the most popular type of flooring. It has various properties that make it suitable for all types of surface. A distinction is made between water-based and oil-based paints. Water-based paint has less odour and dries quickly, while oil-based paint has a very strong odour but is easy to maintain.
Wallpaper
Wallpaper is a trendy covering that adds a modern touch to your walls. You can choose between fragile traditional wallpaper and more waterproof vinyl wallpaper. Non-woven wallpaper is easy to maintain and pleasant to the touch.
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