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Eco-Friendly Bathroom Wallpapers Make It Easy to Be Green

March 12, 2011 – 11:07 pm

Innovations in green wallpaper manufacturing over the last 10 years have produced eco-friendly bathroom wallpaper in response to the growing environmental consciousness of consumers. The use of renewable, sustainable materials to produce wallpaper for every room of the house, including the bathroom, has also added the benefits of easier, do-it-yourself application and removal methods.

One major benefit of a green bathroom wallpaper is that it (and its accompanying green wallpaper border) are manufactured using sustainable natural materials like bamboo and other grasses that can be can be grown, harvested, manufactured and reproduced quickly for the manufacturing process, rather than using materials that take much longer periods — and use more man-made energy resources to renew.

Another important benefit in using these natural fibers is that they can be made into bathroom wallpaper, as well as a complementary green wallpaper border, that contains no vinyl. Not using vinyl makes both the wallpaper and its border more “breathable,” because they do not trap air bubbles as vinyl can. This also means they do not trap bathroom moisture, which in turn reduces the conditions required to promote mildew in damp environments like bathrooms.

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Bamboo is one ingredient used to make green wallpaper.

Natural fiber wallpaper that is suitable for use in bathrooms also boasts easier installation, by using more stable, latex resin pasted and pre-pasted, pulp-paper backings that do not expand and contract with heat and moisture as the old vinyl wallpapers do. They do not require chemical-based adhesives to apply them to a wall and, once in place, they can be cleaned using a damp-dry cloth dipped in water.

If you decide that you want to remove the newer green wallpaper and its green wallpaper border, there is no need to steam them off, apply chemical solvents or chip and tear away at them with a spackling knife as one did when removing the old-style wallpapers. You simply lift a corner and can easily peel entire sections off the wall. Moreover, these newer natural fiber materials are also recyclable when removed.

As manufacturers respond to consumer demands for the increased availability of environmentally conscious “green” wallpaper and its matching green wallpaper border for use throughout the home, including the bathroom or fitted kitchens, the cost of eco-friendly wallpaper will become more affordable and, therefore, even more attractive to consumers. Lowered cost, sustainability, ease of installation and removal, low maintenance and recyclability all combine to make green bathroom wallpaper and any accompanying green wallpaper border increasingly attractive to modern consumers.

As wallpaper and paint manufacturer Sherwin-Williams says of its new “EasyChange” eco-friendly wallpaper, “This new generation of wall coverings installs as easily as painting the wall.”

 

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Bathroom Decorating Ideas

How Floral Wallpaper Can Enhance Your Bathroom Setting

March 9, 2011 – 8:48 am

There are countless ways in which you can enhance your bathroom setting through the use of floral wallpaper. There is no reason why your bathroom decor should not be as attractive and enjoyable as the rest of your home’s decorations. Floral bathroom wallpaper can add color and class to your bathroom. You can choose from a wide array of floral designs to complement your bathroom’s present color scheme, transforming a drab environment into one of beauty and charm.

Wallpaper can add distinction and class to any room setting. Your choice of color and design will depend on the ambiance you want to create as well as the existing decor. Floral wallpaper is available in a large variety of different designs and styles, making it easy to mix and match your paper with existing decors, or choose a design to suit your personal taste. If you want to brighten a bathroom setting, you can choose a bright yellow or orange floral wallpaper design that will easily complement a green, yellow, beige or white bathroom color scheme.

When choosing your wallpaper, you should take into consideration the color of your shower curtain, towels, bath mats and other accessories to complement them accordingly. Another option would be to remodel your current bathroom and purchase new accessories to match your wallpaper scheme.

Some wallpaper designs are better for larger bathrooms, while others better complement smaller settings. If you are inexperienced in interior design, you may want to seek the counsel of friends or a professional interior designer before choosing and installing your bathroom wallpaper. You could also elicit bathroom decor tips from magazines or the internet to get fresh ideas and input for bathroom decor. It helps to have a vision of what you want your bathroom to look like before you start. That way you will not waste funds choosing wallpaper you regret or that is difficult to complement with other bathroom accessories.

A lively floral wallpaper design!

Floral wallpaper can be purchased from local wallpaper and paint supply shops or via online retailers. By shopping locally, you can get a firsthand view of the colors and designs of your product before buying, which sometimes a bit more difficult when is choosing your wallpaper online.

There are diverse types of wallpaper you can buy with different methods of installation. If you are going to install this product yourself, you would probably want to purchase a brand with the easiest mode of installation. An alternative would be to choose the design you like best, and then hire a professional to install it.

Floral wallpaper will make an attractive addition to your bathroom. You can choose from traditional or contemporary floral designs, depending on your taste and current bathroom decor. Online retailers offer a plethora of styles and designs to choose from at reasonable prices. You can also purchase locally to better envision the design and color scheme on your wall. Either way, wallpaper will enhance your bathroom setting for years to come.

 

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Cleaning Your Bathroom Wallpaper

March 9, 2011 – 8:36 am

The best way to spruce up your bathroom is to add beautiful bathroom wallpaper. Choose from numerous designs, colors and patterns according to your bathroom decor. The greatest advantage of using the wallpaper is that you no longer have to use glue behind them. These days they are available as self- adhesives and are totally mess-free. Some varieties just need to be dampened before sticking them. If the walls are painted you may need to sandpaper the wall before applying the paper.

There are different varieties of wallpaper which can be used in your bathroom. There is fabric-based wallpaper which offers great protection against the moisture. Once you have installed the paper, remember to let it dry well before using other accessories. Before decorating your bathroom you can refer to various magazines and websites for getting some bathroom wallpaper ideas. You can select expensive or cheap wallpaper according to your budget.

Many people use light colors and even white wallpaper for their bathrooms. The type you use depends on the space available and other accessories present inside. Instead of covering the whole area with the paper, you can also use bathroom wallpaper border which is very appealing. While choosing remember to select vinyl-based wallpaper with high moisture paste. Such varieties can retain moisture for a longer time.

Keep that bathroom wallpaper beautiful!

Cleaning the bathroom wallpaper is easy. In case you have white wallpaper you can clean them easily. While cleaning remember to keep the doors and windows open for proper ventilation. First, you have to remove the dust using a vacuum cleaner or a soft brush. Then before washing you have to first know whether it is washable or not. If it is the shiny vinyl coated variety then you can wash it. Always check this in a corner by wetting the paper. If it bleeds, fades or runs it is non-washable.

If the wallpaper is washable you can either use commercial cleaners or use homemade solutions. The best way is to use the solution made by mixing one cup of bleach with a bucket of warm water. This solution helps you to restore the brightness. Another solution can be made by mixing half cup of vinegar, one-fourth cup of baking soda, one cup of clear ammonia and a gallon of warm water. Use gloves on your hands to protect your skin. Apply the solution on the walls and wait for 10 minutes. Use a clean damp cloth and wipe off the solution and dirt to reveal clean and shiny walls.

 

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