Guide to types of wall coverings

Classic, timeless, modern, elegant? There is a lot to choose from, although the choice is not only subject to aesthetic or budget criteria. The setting or the use of the same can also be decisive.

When choosing between the different types of wall coverings that exist, you should not only take into account the style of your home but also the room in which they will be located.

The most common option is painting. Its low cost makes it possible to renew it with some frequency. In addition, over time, all kinds of solutions have emerged that are capable of creating the most attractive effects on the walls.

Beyond paint, other classics when it comes to dressing the walls are tiles. They are a must have in bathrooms and kitchens to which, thanks to their properties, provide the protection they need against the special conditions of humidity or temperature of this type of scenarios. In addition, they are easy to clean and very resistant.

Natural stone is also among the most classic coverings. Its appearance is synonymous with distinction and elegance although, depending on the type of stone, it is also synonymous with tradition and rural spirit. Its price is the main handicap, although nowadays it is possible to find alternatives that imitate its finishes but at a much more economical cost.

Wood is a "must" in any guide to types of wall coverings. As with stone, it is capable of providing spaces with a rustic air of the most original, although the most modern interiors also often succumb to incorporate these nuances of warmth. Among its properties is its ability to insulate acoustically and thermally. However, it is a material that requires more delicate maintenance than other coatings.

In the era of sustainability and commitment to ecology, natural fibers are a perfectly valid alternative. Cork, for example, is beginning to creep into a multitude of interiors and far from hiding as an insulator, it is left in sight to give spaces a touch of the most original.

Along with traditional solutions such as stone or wood, classics such as wallpaper are reinvented and other more modern coatings such as microcement or metals are added.

Contrary to what it may seem, wallpaper is one of those coatings that has managed to earn a prominent place. Although it lived its moment of splendor a few decades ago, this material has returned with force and today can even dress the walls of kitchens and bathrooms where humidity and temperature conditions are more complicated.

Among the most popular types of wall coverings in recent times, a solution as attractive as functional. Plasterboard sheets are not only an interesting material for their ability to insulate your walls. They are easy to install and their smooth finishes allow you to leave them as they are, paint their surface, place decorative vinyls...

In the market you will also find sheets of the same material but with different volumes and designs. This three-dimensional effect is perfect if you are looking to create atmospheres with their own personality.

But if we talk about modern solutions, microcement occupies the first positions. It can be applied on walls, floors, ceilings and even in furniture. It is perfect for contemporary atmospheres although it fits perfectly in rustic and even industrial style rooms.

If the latter is the aesthetics you are looking for, metal wall coverings are also gaining popularity. Combined with exposed brick or concrete and a decoration to match, the results can be really attractive.