10 best wallpaper colors

Domestic brand with European roots. It produces paints for wallpapers with bright and saturated shades, and the final colors completely match the declared ones. The manufacturer's assortment includes the Europlast 3/7 Interior and Velvet lines. Paints have excellent hiding power: they completely replace the color of the base. The layers dry in 2 hours, completely dry out in 24 hours. If it were not for the unpleasant smell that eventually appears after applying paintwork materials, then Dufa would take 1st place in the rating.And the reason for the specific “aroma” of cat surprise lies in the incompatibility of the composition with wallpaper glue. But with what exactly - the manufacturer does not yet know. Therefore, the problem does not appear for all users, and it occurs only when using material from the Velvet line.

Russian-Finnish manufacturer of finishing materials. A subsidiary of the Tikkurila brand. The range includes paints for non-woven, vinyl, paper and glass wallpapers. The most popular among users of the line are Profi and Universal. Both series have washable coatings. Although budget products from TEX are cheaper, their consumption is quite large. And this is due to low hiding power: to get a normal color, you will have to coat the surface at least 3 times. True, if you apply paint on a flat, light surface, then the consumption will be more economical. But with the spraying of paintwork materials in the process of work, you will have to put up with it and carefully close the furniture, the floor, since the material is rather difficult to wash after complete drying (4 weeks).

A domestic company that produces affordable wallpaper paints. Prices for LAKRA products are among the most affordable. The brand's assortment includes only 2 types of coatings that can be applied to wallpaper: latex and acrylic washable paint for walls / ceilings. The materials have an optimal density, they are combined with both native tinting paste and colors from other manufacturers. Paints can be applied to vinyl, non-woven and glass wall papers, as well as to any mineral surface after preliminary preparation. LKM well covers the "native" shade of the base, forms a smooth coating, which after a month can be washed with water. However, when choosing a paint from this brand, you still need to be careful: sometimes the color after complete drying does not match the declared one.

A subsidiary brand of the Swedish holding Eskaro Group AB, specializing in sub-premium finishing materials. Paintwork materials from Aura are really of high quality: they are evenly applied to non-woven wallpaper, dry quickly and form a durable coating. Lines dedicated to roll coatings include: Interior Golfstrom, LuxPro 3/7/12, Interior Satin and Interior Fjord. In addition to paints, the brand produces Aqua Lack 20 wallpaper varnish, which can be used as a top protective coating. Paints are applied both with an airbrush and manually, they do not flow, the layers dry out within 1-2 hours. But paintwork materials are far from suitable for all surfaces. Due to the average hiding power, to obtain the desired shade on a dark base, the material will have to be applied in 3-5 layers.

European manufacturer, subsidiary of AkzoNobel Corporation from the Netherlands. Produces professional paints and sells them at very affordable prices. For glass, non-woven and vinyl wallpapers, the brand has developed the Maestro Interior Classics line.The basis of this material is acrylic latex, but there are no compounds dangerous to humans in the composition. Also LKM practically has no smell. The coating dries quickly, the paint is applied without much difficulty. In addition to Maestro, the brand has 3 more types of materials that are compatible with wallpaper: Export-2, Export Kitchens and Bathrooms, Export-7. The only thing users don't like about Marshall's coatings is the low level of hiding power. Paint on a surface with a complex texture and dark color has to be applied in several layers.

The manufacturer produces paints for non-woven and vinyl wallpapers, glass wallpapers for painting, as well as interior and facade coatings. All brand products are environmentally friendly, create a strong and durable coating. The paints are easy to use: according to reviews, even a beginner can do an excellent job of applying them. For the treatment of wallpapered surfaces, the brand has released 2 product lines: One Coat with high covering power and Professional. Paints are washable, endure light wet cleaning. Users have no serious complaints about the quality of the coating: both with and without tinting, the surface turns out to be even, velvety, and bright.True, buying paint from Brite is quite difficult in ordinary hardware stores. It is better to order it from online retailers.

Sub-brand of the company LAKRA. Specially for glass, non-woven and other wallpapers, it produces Classic W110 paint. It is easily tinted, the finished coating is designed for a service life of up to 5 years. Also in the Parade assortment there are acrylic interior paints for walls and ceilings, which can be applied to wallpaper for painting of any type. Popular among users of the line: DIY Intensive, DIY 7 PlayPaint, Diy 2 Relax. All paints are positioned as washable, however, some materials are washed off the base under the influence of moisture / erased from touching the wall. Basically, this problem occurs with budget paints. However, if the coating is not allowed to dry for 3-4 weeks, then even more expensive materials will show low abrasion resistance.

The manufacturer is the Russian subsidiary of the Finnish brand Tikkurila. The range includes moisture-resistant, washable acrylic-based coatings. Especially for all types of wallpapers, the brand releases the Oasis Wallpaper line. The material emphasizes the texture of the base, is easily distributed. Also in the range of FINNCOLOR there is a universal paint Oasis Kitchen&Gallery. But it is more suitable for painting glass. Drying time of coatings: up to 4 weeks. After this time, the coating becomes durable and resistant to wet cleaning. Judging by the reviews, there are no particular problems with the use of paints, but still some complain about the instability of paintwork materials to moisture. Problems with the wash off of the coating are most often associated with improper care of the treated surface and non-compliance with the drying technology.

A brand that produces the best premium quality paints. Coating materials from Dulux are universal, easy to apply and undemanding to the initial state of the base for painting. Almost all lines fit perfectly on non-woven, paper, vinyl wallpaper and glass. The finished coating can be washed with soft sponges or rags: washable paints retain their color after contact with water. True, when wet, a slight darkening of the coating is possible before drying. By the way, paints dry very quickly, so you need to work with them as carefully as possible. The most popular wallpaper lines: 3D White, Easy, Classic Color. The only drawback of LKM is the high cost. But adequate consumption, coupled with high-quality coverage and versatility, fully justify this minus.

One of the most sought after brands. Produces coatings both in Russia and abroad.It produces paints that can be used for painting non-woven, vinyl, liquid wallpaper and glass. The manufacturer's assortment includes both water-dispersion and combined acrylic-latex materials. After drying for 1 month. the coating created with Tikkurila paints can be washed. The most popular brand lines: Euro-20, Joker and Euro Trend. All these paints form an even washable coating. True, in order to achieve the perfect shade, you will have to order an additional service - tinting. You can tint the paint yourself, but the expected color may not match the shade after complete drying.