Wallpaper on the ceiling: types, design ideas and drawings, color, how to glue ceiling wallpaper

Pros and cons

Like all finishing materials, ceiling wallpapers have their own characteristics, as well as advantages and disadvantages.

What wallpaper to glue on the ceiling?

Ceiling wallpapers are presented in a large assortment, ranging from the most budgetary to sophisticated and expensive.

Non-woven

They will be an excellent option for rooms with high pollution and humidity. After all, dust, dirt and greasy deposits that have appeared on them can be easily removed with a simple sponge.

Vinyl

Suitable for creating interesting creative solutions. They have a variety of colors, they are smooth or embossed.

Paper

This type of finishing material can be selected for an interior in any style. However, they have a rather low strength and cannot be washed, because after contact with water, they lose their appearance.

In the photo there is an attic with paper wallpaper on the ceiling.

Wallpaper

It is quite difficult to decorate the ceiling with this type of wallpaper at home. Glued with the slightest errors, they can completely lose their effect. That is why the pasting work is trusted by experienced professionals. If wallpaper with panoramic images covers the entire surface of the ceiling, then the impression of a deep and endless space is created.

Textile

They have a rich appearance and will last for more than one year. The disadvantages are that they get dirty very easily and absorb odors.

Natural (bamboo or cork)

The cork is a fairly thick material, does not let in noise and retains heat, making the room much more comfortable. Bamboo is a natural and natural material. Suitable for finishing rooms with different humidity and temperature.

Pictured is a bedroom with natural bamboo wallpaper on the ceiling.

Luminescent

During the day they gain natural light, and at night they emit it in the form of a soft glow. They create a romantic atmosphere due to subdued and unobtrusive lighting, and also act as an auxiliary lighting in the dark.

Liquid wallpaper

Elastic and environmentally friendly. Particularly suitable for ceilings with a large number of corners, projections or other irregularities.

Glass fiber for painting

The composition contains only natural materials. They are completely safe for both human and animal health. This ceiling is ideal for a bedroom or kitchen.

Washable

Very easy to care for. Any contamination can be removed with a sponge or cloth using a cleaning agent. A huge range of colors will allow you to easily choose an option for every taste and wallet.

Self-adhesive

They have a convenient adhesive layer on the back side, make it possible to decorate with your own hands various types of surfaces from even to complex structures of suspended ceilings. They can be patterned or plain.

Design ideas and drawings

Thanks to patterns, drawings and bold design ideas, the most common surface of the ceiling acquires a multifaceted, interesting and voluminous appearance.

Sky

The heavenly surface inspires thoughts on a person and distracts from everyday life and vanity. 3D wallpaper with the image of the sky will bring air, freshness and serenity to the interior.

Frescoes

Choosing a similar design method, you need to take into account all the characteristics of the room. Such wallpaper will allow you to divide the room into a recreation area and a workplace. Frescoes depicting landscapes are perfect for the ceiling in the living room, and fabulous pictures will decorate the interior in the nursery.

Stars glowing in the dark

They will create an atmosphere of magic and mystery. Having accumulated daylight, the fluorescent stars will give a pleasant glow at night, making you dream before bed.

The photo shows the interior of the bedroom, decorated with wallpaper with glowing stars.

Space

When choosing space wallpapers, you should not use drawings with large objects, so as not to get the feeling of a closed space. Images of constellations and comets, when properly illuminated, will give the impression of a space flight.

Geometric figures

The geometry on the ceiling will help to achieve harmony in the decor of the house. Squares represent brevity and restraint, help to relax and unwind. Thanks to their orderliness, the effect of a calm interior is obtained.

Pictured is a living room with a ceiling lined with bright wallpaper with geometric patterns.

Under the tree

They perfectly imitate wood and harmonize perfectly with a vintage or rustic room.

The photo shows the interior of the living room in a modern style and the ceiling imitating wood.

Flower drawing

The quality of the ceilings is very high and the images are clear and lifelike. Together, this creates an amazing atmosphere of gorgeous fresh flowers. The ceiling decorated with 3D photographic materials is able to give a charge of optimism for the whole day.

Mirrored

They give a sense of spaciousness, add light, visually raise the height of the room and create a rich and stylish appearance.

Mat

Canvases perfectly hide irregularities, small cracks and roughness. Ceiling wallpaper of this type is also used for painting. Due to their special textured weaving in the form of cells, when painted, they become dense and give the ceiling a special volume.

Color spectrum

With a colored ceiling, you can transform the space, enlarge, reduce it or give the room a complete appearance.

White

The color of perfect purity, lightness and openness. It looks organic and is an excellent style solution for any interior. Suitable for those who prefer traditional design options and do not accept sudden changes.

Gray

For some, this color is too boring. Others, on the other hand, appreciate it for its noble pearl sheen. This design is more suitable for more calm and dreamy natures.

In the photo there is a living room and a ceiling with patterned wallpaper in gray.

Beige

Increases space and does not stand out from the general appearance of the room. In order for the interior not to look boring, you can add moldings to the ceiling and walls.

Blue

Creates a feeling of coolness, disposes to relaxation and is associated with the endless ocean. Fits perfectly into the interior in a modern style, Rococo, Art Nouveau or Baroque.

Blue

The classic choice for ceiling decoration.It resembles the sky and evokes a feeling of freedom, tranquility and peace.

Pictured is a children's room with blue ceiling wallpaper.

Red

Fire and passion. With the right and bright lighting, it creates a sense of chic and luxury. Light furniture in bed colors will add even more shine to the room.

Yellow

Reminds of the sun and summer, creates an atmosphere of happiness and carelessness, gives the room an original look. The yellow ceiling can be easily combined with furniture and accessories in both modern and classic styles.

Green

Promotes relaxation, therefore it will be especially appropriate in rooms intended for relaxation.

Brown

Ideal for decorating cozy rooms, creating an even more relaxing environment. This color is relevant for the bathroom.

Orange

Transforms the room and favorably emphasizes its expressiveness, filling the room with warmth and optimism.

Combination options

Provide an opportunity to implement the most daring ideas, creating an unsurpassed design.

Wallpaper and ceiling tiles

The tile can imitate matting, mother of pearl or wood. By combining with different options for ceiling wallpaper, you can get a rather interesting and original solution.

Two colors

This is an extraordinary solution that will surely become one of the hallmarks of a room. An interesting combination will be the following colors: purple and beige, white and black, blue and metallic, lilac and pink.

Ceiling decoration ideas in various rooms

The ceiling can become the focal point of the entire interior and set a certain mood.

In the kitchen

The ceiling covering must be practical, functional and aesthetic. It is advisable to use light, moisture-resistant wallpaper with high permeability. Choose neutral colors as they hide the accumulated grease.

To the children's room

To make this room look individual, it is recommended to use the ceiling as the main color element. Decor and lighting can also add additional accents and create a visually pleasing interior.

The photo shows the interior of the nursery, in the design of which white wallpapers with birds are used.

In the bathroom

For a small and cramped bathroom, ceiling coverings with a glossy texture are suitable. Traditional color schemes are all sorts of shades of water that are harmoniously combined with shiny tile surfaces.

In the photo there is a bathroom in light colors with wallpaper on the ceiling.

In the hall and living room

When decorating, purple or blue tones will come in handy. It is also possible to experiment with black. In combination with all the decor of the living room, silk-screen printing in black tones will look creative, but at the same time there should be a lot of lighting so that the ceiling does not look gloomy.

In the hallway and corridor

When choosing a shade of ceiling wallpaper, you should take into account the color of the walls, floor and furniture. Glass wallpaper will be an excellent option for the hallway, because they can be painted with paint of different colors even every year and regularly change the design of the room.

In the bedroom

The choice of ceiling wallpaper in this room must be taken seriously, because they look at it when falling asleep and waking up. An excellent combination can be considered imitation wood with a plasterboard ceiling, and if you correctly install the backlight, it will give this solution new colors.

In the photo, the interior of the bedroom and the ceiling are decorated with gray patterned wallpaper.

To the bathroom

Light-colored finishes are suitable for a visual increase in height. You can focus on the classics, that is, white. The use of silver and light metallic shades is also allowed. The original alternative is a mirrored ceiling.

In the attic

Ceiling coverings in light colors with a delicate pattern look especially original. Original examples are the attic ceilings in the nursery covered with pistachio or fuchsia wallpaper, which creates a mood for games.

How to glue the wallpaper yourself?

You should be extremely careful and strictly follow the instructions. Before gluing, you need to carefully carry out the preparatory work. When choosing liquid wallpaper for the ceiling, it is important to remember that they have their own specific application technology.

Which glue should you choose?

The adhesive is specified in the instructions on the rolls. It is better to choose a structural adhesive, taking into account the base material, density, weight of the wallpaper, as well as the type of ceiling, for example: concrete or drywall.

Ceiling preparation

It is not recommended to glue the wallpaper on painted and whitewashed surfaces. Ideal would be a clean, primed, slightly rough concrete or plasterboard ceiling without protrusions and notches.

Step-by-step gluing instructions

It is carried out in several stages:

1. First get rid of the old ceiling covering.
2. Level the ceiling with a spatula.
3. Fill cracks and irregularities. Achieve the perfect surface.
4. Check the ceiling for fungus. If necessary, treat with an antiseptic.
5. Prepare, mark and cut the wallpaper.
6. Apply the required amount of glue to the wallpaper with a roller or brush.
7. Proceed with gluing. When gluing wallpaper in the corners, you need to take into account the curvature of the corner, since the allowance of the wallpaper strip depends on it. Make sure that wrinkles do not form. To avoid them, you should make cuts and, using a dry cut of the fabric, gently smooth the wallpaper.

Video

This video will clearly show how such finishing works look like.

Tips for high-quality wallpapering

To achieve high-quality gluing, you should familiarize yourself with a number of useful tips:

• The gluing process must be started in the direction from the window.
• To do this work for one person without helpers, for convenience, you need to fold the wallpaper with an accordion and gradually straighten it during the gluing process. But without some experience, such work will be difficult to cope with.
• It is better to glue the canvases along the length of the room. But they are also glued across, for example, if a print with stripes is chosen, such wallpaper glued across the width of the room can visually make it larger.
• The use of wide meter canvases saves finishing time, but the process itself turns out to be more laborious and energy-intensive.
• For rounded corners, it is advisable to choose ceiling coverings with a stiffer and denser texture.

How to paint correctly?

It is recommended to apply two coats of paint. The second layer is applied only after the first one has completely dried.

Which paint is better to choose?

The choice depends on the texture of the canvas. They use water-based or acrylic paints, which do not contain harmful substances. Almost any paint composition is suitable for ceiling glass wallpapers; for materials on a vinyl and non-woven base, only certain varieties are required.

Algorithm for painting ceiling wallpaper

There are certain steps that must be followed to complete this procedure:

1. Ensure the required room temperature and the absence of drafts.
2. Prepare the necessary materials and tools.
3. Dilute the paint in the correct proportions so that it does not turn out to be too liquid.
4. Apply paint using a foam roller or spray bottle.
5. Leave to dry.

Video

This video will tell you about competent staining.

Photo gallery

Gone are the days of boring and monotonous ceilings. With a huge selection of materials, you can create your own and unique ceiling space or embody your ideas, be it a chamomile field or an immense galaxy.