To create a warm atmosphere, renovate an old house or simply bring dynamism to your room,
wall covering
is a solution to consider.
This coating can be brick, stone or wood.
The advantage?
It hides the defects of the wall.
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A wall covering, in which case?
As part of a renovation, a brick, wood or stone wall covering will create an original interior while hiding any holes or irregularities in the wall.
An option that is sometimes easier to implement than a substantial coating job, and with a much more elaborate finish than a classic paint job.
If you want to bring body to your decoration without cluttering, a well-chosen wall covering can make the difference.
Natural stone facing tiles, for example, will bring charm to an interior that is too cold, while brick facing will immediately create an industrial effect.
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The facing in brick or natural stone will create an effect at a reasonable cost, since they display prices per square meter starting at less than 30€.
A wooden wall covering, with very fine and vertical blades, will warm up a contemporary interior.
What are the advantages of wall coverings?
On the practical side, the wall covering has the big advantage of hiding imperfections or even major defects on a wall.
It therefore avoids embarking on major plaster work, which is expensive, if you are not a handyman.
Thanks to a glued installation, they are relatively easy to fix and do not require major work.
The second advantage is obviously the charm that the wall covering will provide to the room.
By adding materials such as brick, stone or wood, the walls take on consistency.
The facings play on irregularities and mineral colors to add texture, and therefore depth, to your walls.
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Like wallpaper, wall coverings in brick, wood or stone make it possible to design spaces in a large living room, without partitioning.
For example, they will be used in the living room to visually separate it from the dining room, or even in a recess to structure an office space.
What are the different types of wall covering?
The stone facing
The market is full of different types of stone facings:
natural stone,
reconstituted
White stone
slate
If there is an embarrassment of choice, be careful all the same to select a model consistent with the stones traditionally used in your region to create the authentic effect sought, beyond your aesthetic preferences.
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wood panels
Wooden panels exist in many forms and styles: we can bring an elegant Haussmann side with molded panels, or play the seventies card with thin blades.
Some models have an interesting feature: they are also
acoustic panels
.
They allow you to shape a stylish atmosphere while soundproofing your wall.
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The brick
Red, white, brown… Brick, terracotta, plaster or concrete facings are the prerogative of fans of industrial decoration.
This wall covering will find its place perfectly in an apartment designed in a loft style, with large openings, or an old farmhouse completely redesigned with great heights.
However, its sometimes dark color deserves to be carefully chosen so as not to negatively impact the brightness of the room.
