What is the difference between different wallpaper types?
Japanese Wallpaper (Pre-Glued)
What is “Pre-glued Wallpaper” (Japanese wallpaper)?
“Pre-glued Wallpaper” (Japanese wallpaper) is a popular wallpaper with many beautiful designs and are priced affordably. The wallpaper will come pre glued and are extremely simple to install. You simply peel off the backing paper and start decorating your wall! The glue used is a starch-based adhesive that is strong, durable, easy to clean and made from natural materials!
Since the glue is considered a water-based glue, the wallpaper is easy to readjust and repaste as the glue will not dry immediately . This is super convenient and allows for more margin of errors so fret not when the wallpaper did not line up perfectly! Most pre-glued wallpapers are 90cm wide and can be purchased by the meter length.
When installing Pre-Glued wallpapers or Japanese wallpapers in general. You have to note that there are unprinted margins on the wallpaper nicknamed “Mimi“. These margings have to be accounted for and it is necessary to overlap the sides of the wallpaper with one another before cutting during installation. After, overlaping the edge and cutting them, use a roller to flatten the edges against to ensure no air pockets are left!
The last thing to note is that you need to install the wallpaper within 3 weeks of purchase as the glue on these pre-glued wallpapers will dry up in 3 weeks!
install the wallpaper within 3 weeks of purchase
Material
Pre-Glued wallpapers consist of PVC (Vinyl Chloride) on the front end and a paper composite on the back.
The vinyl layer on the front seals in the moisture completely and allow the glue to completely dry enabling the wallpaper to stick to the wall. This also means there will be some residue reamining after removal. As such, we will not recommend rental tenants use this wallpaper but choose the European Wallpaper instead. Pre-glued wallpapers are also anti-bacterial, anti-mould, water-resistant and a fire retardant. Beautiful, Fuss-Free and Practical.
Selectable designs
There is a huge range of designs available for pre-glued wallpaper. You can easily choose from designs like stripes, dots, wood, brick, solid colours and more! You can use pre-glued wallpapers for almost every design theme, and their affordable price tag makes them an extremely attractive option!
“Select by color” wallpaper with glue >>
“Select by design” wallpaper with glue >>
“Beginner set” wallpaper with glue >>
Features of pre-glued wallpaper
- Abundant range of designs and colour options
- Affordable Pricing
- Easier installation process
- Due to pre applied glue, you have to install the wallpaper within 2-3 weeks
Japanese Wallpaper (Normal)
What are Japanese Wallpaper?
Japanese wallpaper are a popular choice due to its affordable price tag, beautiful designs and fantastic quality.
If have your own adhesive ready or is a DIY junkie, this wallpaper comes highly recommended and will shave some fo the cost off.
Japanese wallpaper are 90CM in width and are purchased by the meter length as well! This allows for huge customizability and allows you to buy only what you need without wasting money on excess wallpaper.
Similarly, Japanese wallpapers have unprinted margins called “Mimi” on both ends. Additionally, it can be used for packaging, crafting and anything your creativity mind wants to!
To the list page of “Nori-Nashi Wallpaper” >>
Features of Japanese Wallpaper.
- Abundant variety of color patterns
- Affordable price
- Full DIY Experience
- Recommended as a “background wallpaper” that will cover most of your home.
Sticker Wallpaper
What are sticker wallpapers?
Sticker wallpapers are wallpapers that contain per-applied adhesive on the back but the adhesive is pre-sealed during the manufacturing process and can be stored and used anytime.
Sofa, cabinets and doors looking rather plain? Why not change up the look with sticker wallpaper. Yes, you heard it right—these wallpapers can adorn furniture and more! The special adhesive and material of the wallpaper allows for easy bending and will maintain structural integrity even when pasted around corners.
There are also special sticker wallpapers that can be installed in wet areas like bathroom and kitchen because it is made with a special type of vinyl that allows water-proof properties. The range of usage for this wallpaper is really only limited by your creativity! What’s more this wallpaper needs no tool to install, simply peel back the sealing film and start pasting!
Sample photos:
Sticker wallpaper “NU WALLPAPER” that can be placed in the bath >>
Sticker wallpaper “Hatte me!” >>
Features of peelable sticker wallpaper
- Easy installation
- Suitable for wet areas
- Easy removal
European wallpaper
What are European Wallpapers?
European wallpapers are premium wallcoverings made by famous designers and brands across Europe!
These wallpapers are 53CM in width and sells by the roll, each roll is 10M long.
European Wallpapers have a whole different range of designs which includes bold beautiful ones like botanical and floral prints as well as more abstract and geometrically style patterns! They are unique and offer design posibilities unlike any other wallpaper or wallcovering. The European wallpaper, made from non-woven fabric and boasting incredible properties such as anti-mould features, extreme durability, and a long lifespan, commands a more expensive price tag.
About material
European wallpapers often utilize a special fleece (non-woven fabric), providing tear-resistant and durable qualities.
Fleece consists mostly of 50% “pulp”, from a special paper composite, and the remaining 50% from long synthetic fibers such as polyethylene and polyester. This gives the European wallpaper incredibly useful properties like immense durability, tear-resistance, fire retardant, washability, anti-mould, anti-bacterial, enhanced product life span, Zero colour fade and breathability.
About installation method
Japanese wallpapers is a wallpaper types with their paper composite stretches by about 1% when it gets moist, whereas European wallpapers do not shrink when wet. This means that you can apply the glue directly onto the back of the European wallpaper making the whole process faster,simpler and less stress inducing!
Now this may be a common theme among our wallpapers but European Wallpapers are easy to remove! In terms of ease of removal, the european wallpaper is better than the Japanese wallpaper but fall just short of the sticker wallpaper.
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Features of European Wallpaper
- Better Durability and properties
- Easily installed
- Premium material
- 0.53M x 10M per roll
Get Various the Best Wallpaper Types at Honpo!
There are a diverse range of wallpaper types with each its own uses and design! Personally, I will recommend you to come down to our showroom and physically feel the wallpaper before purchase! Before purchase, decide on your design theme and vision then take a trip to our showroom at 61 ubi road 1 01-30, oxley bizhub, 408727 to pick out that perfect wallpaper types! We wish you all the best in finding that perfect wallpaper for your home!
