Hey,
Its been a long long time since I have written a blog. The only excuse which I can give is that I have been a bit busy with wallpapers. You know the interesting thing about wallpapers is, the more you see different catalogs, the more passionate you become about them. Besides wallpapers are one of the very few things which I know, so I guess becoming passionate about them is just very much obvious.
So here I am, after 3 years of my research, telling you, the types of wallpapers I have encountered over the last 3 years. Wallpaper has always been a popular alternative to painting a room. But, in addition to traditional wallpaper, there are many types of wall coverings that will enliven a room. You talk about wallpapers with velvet touch, big damasks, handmade wallpapers, murals and posters are some wallpapers which are here to stay.
Some traditional wallpapers would include the following:-
1) Flocked Wallpapers:- These are usually ornate and considered very old fashioned (though still very much in demand). It basically includes a raised pattern that would contrast with the back ground color.
2) Printed Wallpapers:- These are the general category of manufactured wallpapers with patterns which are printed on it.
3) Textured Wallpapers:- These are the papers which have a raised texture which you can easily feel. Still very much in demand as per my research.
Now lets compare the above with some modern wallpapers which are expensive, status symbols, trendy, in style and in a connoisseur's language, very much contemporary.
1) Hand Made Wallpapers:- These are some of the most beautiful wallpapers which you will find in the market. Since these are hand made that is why they are premium ranged products compared to a machine made wallpaper. You will find wallpapers made of champagne cork, jute wallpapers, silk papers and the list goes on.
2) Big Damasks:- These are the kind of wallpapers which will always be in. They were in, in the early seventies, and are still running successfully in the market. The only difference probably is that in the seventies only China was making these kind of wallpapers, but now you will find damasks made in Germany, U.S.A, Korea, U.K, Italy etc.
3) Glittery Wallpapers:- These were the kind of papers which were very much in during the early seventies. But because of some reason, the market has been flooded with these type of wallpapers in the recent years. The only reason which I can think of is the law of demand and supply. So, surely demand must be there and that is why the supply. But the important thing here is to be sure about the manufacturer of these type of papers. Usually there are just 2 countries (as per my knowledge) which manufacture such glittery wallpapers i.e. China and Korea. Koreans are probably the best manufacturers of glittery papers. Not to say that chinese are not, but Koreans are very good.
4) Fabric Backed Wallpapers:- The only reason why people prefer fabric backed is because of its durability. But if you look at the facts, a paper backed will also be durable, plus it gives you individuality, thousands of designs, easy availibility , cost effectiveness for small quantities,warmth, and a status symbol as well. These (fabric backed) are the types of wallpapers which are primarily used in the hotel industry or may be corporates, where cost and durability(because quantities are very high) are the factors. Besides these type of hotels just choose one pattern for the entire area, so thats why cost effectiveness. But seriously, in a home, generally people don't prefer fabric backed as you don't find lot of designs and these can be expensive for small quantities.
5) Posters / Murals:- Lot of sceneries, exceptional designs, can be customized if quantities are good and easily available. So if you want to set a trend, go for these posters and murals.
6) Velvet Coated Wallpapers:- Again, a premium ranged product with the coating of velvet on the top. Primarily these types of wallpapers originated in the U.K. but now countries are Germany and Italy are also producing the same. A bit of maintenance is required as there is a velvet coating but one of the most beautiful products you can find.
7) Foils:- An original hand made gold foil would be very very expensive(sometimes unaffordable). But these days, lot of japanese, chinese and korean foils (silver and gold foil) have entered the market, which are duplicates of the original foils, but they are doing very well and are very durable and cost effective as well.
I guess, the list of wallpapers which I have encountered will never end and I can continue forever with the same and I am sure that I will encounter lots of different wallpapers in the future as well. But the irony is that business won't come, just by blogging. So, to earn some money, I will have to take your leave and focus on the business for now. So I just hope that you liked my post and would wait for my next blog.
However, in case of any requirements or queries, please feel free to call me. Would be waiting for your calls.
Regards
Client Service Manager
Home Life Furnishing
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