Japanese Wallpaper - A Classic Choice
#1: Surface
Most Japanese wallpapers are made of vinyl chloride on the surface and have embossed texture surfaces. They have also been processed to be resistant to starch (as the glue is made from starch), anti-mould, deodorant, and anti-bacterial.
#2 & #3: Backing and Material
The back of Japanese wallpapers is usually made of paper material. As for Honpo's Japanese wallpapers, there is a special film attached at the back to prevent the pre-pasted glue from drying up.
The grids on the wallpaper also make cutting easy!
#3 & #4: Glue and Size
The glue is made from starch which is water-based. It also has zero formaldehyde emission and is washable by water during installation. The size of an average Japanese wallpaper is 92cm, and there are two-colored strips on the sides called mimi that is to be cut for pattern matching.
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History of Japanese Wallpaper
Wallpapers were introduced from China to Japan during the Heian period. However, instead of being used like traditional wallpaper, wallpaper as a product evolved into folding screen, fusuma & shoji. Around the Edo period, gold foil were used for folding screens, and such designs became a symbol of wealth and art.
After World War II, many buildings were destroyed and in poor condition. Japan soon began a nationwide reconstruction project and many developers began to experiment with different styles of design.
In particular, during the condominium boom in the 1960s. Wallpaper became popular and Innovation soon came after.
Unique wallpaper designs were born and better materials are used to make Japanese. The beauty and simplicity of wallpaper allowed it to be an integral part of Japanese architecture even today.
Unique wallpaper designs were born and better materials are used to make Japanese. The beauty and simplicity of wallpaper allowed it to be an integral part of Japanese architecture even today.
Japanese wallpaper tends to be monochromatic featuring white, grey, or black with its sleek and minimalist design, In contrast with European wallpapers. The stark contrast is largely due to cultural differences and each has its own different kind of beauty.
It prevents bacteria from attaching onto the wallpaper. This is often used in toilets, hospitals and schools.
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However, the DIY culture has been spreading among Japanese people. As more Japanese experiment with design and style for their home, they began to use more vibrant and colorful wallpapers with various patterns. peelable sticker wallpapers are also invented and innovation once again rises in Japan.
The increased R&D in this industry not only allows wallpapers to have rich designs but even more useful features. For example; allergen reduction, de-odorization, and anti-bacterial features are included in most Japanese wallpapers today. Wallpaper in Japan have become not just more varied but also healthier and more convenient.
Largest Japanese wallpaper carrier
Here at Honpo, we are the biggest Japanese wallpaper shops in Singapore, Carry 5 of the largest brands in Japan (Sangetsu, Lilycolor, Sincol, Toli, Runon)
Their wallpapers are equipped with many unique features such as washability and deodorization. These wallpapers have special coatings on the front surface that make it easy to remove stains from coffee, soy sauce, water-based markers, etc. They are ideal for use anywhere even in a more humid environment like the washroom.
Largest Japanese wallpaper carrier
Here at Honpo, we are the biggest Japanese wallpaper shops in Singapore, Carry 5 of the largest brands in Japan (Sangetsu, Lilycolor, Sincol, Toli, Runon)
This will be useful for sanitary equipment and in kitchens which are always exposed to water.
It absorbs and decomposes sources of odor which will be useful in toilets and changing rooms.
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