It is without doubt that walls are the most seen surface in a home or office. Due to this, proper wall treatments represent a critical interior design element, which has an effect on the feel of each room. Wallpapers allows designers and homeowners to create fascinating effects, which are not only appealing to the eye, but also more durable than a lot of paints and other wall treatments.

 

Of late, glitter wallpapers have become a major part of most office and home interior design. Visual effects with glitter wallpaper can be used on the whole room, or just a part of the wall. This article will take a deeper look into glitter wallpapers, information which will help you make the right purchase decision.

 

Types of Glitter Wallpaper

 

Here are the different kinds of glitter wallpapers:

 

Sparkle Wallpaper

 

Sparkle wallpaper is the best glitter wallpaper on the market today. Sparkle wallpaper is fabric backed, sold by meters, and comes in a wide range of over 30 colors. Just like its name suggests, sparkle wallpaper is the most sparkly wallpaper you will ever find. It is made of shimmering chunks, which provide its supreme and luxurious-looking design. Sparkle wallpaper is highly durable, a factor that not only makes it ideal to be used as a wallpaper, but also as a soft furnishing material.

 

Hanging Instructions for Sparkle Wallpaper

 

Sparkle wallpaper is best hung on the wall using a special technique referred to as ‘overlap and splice’. You will need a strong adhesive as the product is about 3 times the width of a conventional wallpaper. In addition, sparkle wallpaper is way heavier than a normal wallpaper because of the texturized glimmer chunks, which are on its face.

 

Fine Décor Wallpaper

 

The fine décor wallpaper is more of a metallic wallpaper rather than a glitter one. With its wide variety of designs, fine décor wallpaper provides its consumers with a glitter like effect at a lower cost compared to other wallpapers. This wallpaper comes in different colors and is ideal for those that wouldn’t want a glimmer-like effect on their walls. 

 

Moreover, it is a vinyl covering, meaning that you are able to wash away any scuffs or marks on it.

 

Hanging Instructions for Fine Décor Wallpaper

 

For fine décor wallpaper, you only need to paste the wall and apply. It is applied just like normal wallpapers and should be done according to what is stated on the manufacturer’s documentation.

 

Muriva Wallpaper

 

Another kind of glitter wallpaper is Muriva wallpaper. This wallpaper features a small texturized scale-like pattern. 

 

Nevertheless, the wallpaper does not offer glitter but a metallic effect like the one offered by a fine décor wallpaper. 

 

Muriva wallpaper is ideal for those that want a subtle effect on their walls.

 

Hanging Instructions for Muriva Wallpaper

 

Just like most wallpapers, muriva wallpaper is pasted on the wall and doesn’t need special skills for application. 

 

Despite this, we recommend a previous hanging experience.

 

Other Types of Glitter Wallpapers

 

Here are other kinds of glitter wallpapers:

 

Glitter Holographic Wallpaper

 

The glitter holographic wallpaper is widely known for its glittering quality and smooth vinyl finish. This type of wallpaper is ideal for those that don’t want glittering flakes but want to achieve a similar effect. The glitter 

 

holographic wallpaper is mostly used in salons where beauticians find it easy to wash. It is also used for home interior design to create a shiny look. The holographic wallpaper can be described as a cheaper alternative to the sparkle one.

 

Glitter Stripe Wallpaper

 

Having a similar color design and finish as glitter holographic wallpaper, the glitter stripe is perfect for interior design. The wallpaper can run either horizontally or vertically. To add more sparkle, this wallpaper can be used together 

 

with the glitter holographic wallpaper.

 

Glitter Animal Print Wallpaper

 

This wallpaper has a special design and therefore comes with a higher price tag than most wallpapers mentioned above. 

 

This non-woven metallic foil is smooth to touch, a factor that makes it easy to wash. It mainly comes in silver and black color ranges. To the lovers of glitter and animal print designs, the glitter animal print wallpaper is the best option for you.

 

Measuring for Glitter Wallpaper

 

Although glitter wallpaper is expensive, it really contributes to a glamorous shimmer to your wall. It is critical that you don’t order little glitter wallpaper and ending up to buy more. At the same time, you wouldn’t want to purchase too much that you end up wasting money.

 

Calculating How Many Widths of Glitter Wallpaper You Need Glitter wallpaper is sold in widths of 52 inches and is usually sold in linear meter lengths. Before this, you will need to identify the widths of glitter wallpaper you need. You can do this by:

 

Start by measuring the width of your wall

Divide the width of the wall by the width of your wallpaper

Round off the calculated answer to the next whole number
For Instance:

 

If you have a wall with a width of 5m and a glitter wallpaper of 1.5, you will divide 5m with 1.5m. This would give you 

 

3.3. 3.3 rounded off to the nearest whole number would give 4. This means that you would require 4m of glitter wallpaper.

 

Calculating the Length of Glitter Wallpaper You Need Next, you will need to know the length of glitter wallpaper you will need to use. To do this, follow these steps:

 

Measure the length of your wall

Add 0.1m to allow for cutting.

For Instance:

 

If your wall measure 3.9m in length, with an extra 0.1m, you would require 4m.

 

How to Hang Glitter Wallpaper

 

Glitter wallpaper is not your normal typical roll of paper and needs some expertise and caution when hanging. Glitter wallpaper should be hung in a similar way as you removed it from the roll. If this is not done, a shading difference will be seen. Therefore, you ought to ensure that the shimmer runs in the same direction. When applying it, we recommend that 

 

you stand back several times to check whether there is a shading difference. We advise that you have a partner behind you to identify any section mismatches.

 

When applying the glitter wallpaper paste, make sure that you do this evenly. At the top and bottom of every drop make sure that the glitter settles for about half an hour prior to trimming. Here, we also suggest that the glitter runs in the same direction and there are no shading differences in the bottom piece. Glitter should overlap an approximate 5cm 

 

through the center.

 

After you have placed the glitter on the wall, you can make use of small tacks to hold the glitter in place. From here, you can now make the finishing touches to the joints ensuring that you don’t put too much pressure on the wallpaper as doing this can cause damage.

 

We recommend that you use a heavy duty wallpaper paste that is already mixed and ideal for heavy wall coverings. 

 

Additionally, if you don’t have the skills, we suggest that you get a professional interior designer to hang the glitter wallpaper for you.

 

Which Glitter Wallpaper Color Should You Buy There are many wallpaper colors out there to choose from. We are not here to recommend a certain color for your wallpaper 

 

as we believe firmly that what you choose to go with should be driven by personal taste and preference. However, there are a few things you need to know when choosing the color for your glitter wallpaper.

 

Small glitter can really transform your room. When you use it on a dark wallpaper, it reveals a sense of decadence and drama. When used on light colors, it brings out a sense of freshness majorly because of its light-catching attributes. If you want to add some sophisticated glamor to your house, glitter wallpapers are the ideal choice for you.

 

There are numerous techniques you can implement to style your house. Whatever style you wish to go with highly depends on what you want to achieve. Are you looking for something conventional and understated? Do you want to make the most out of metallic hues and achieve a contemporary look? Or would you rather prefer to make a unique statement? Interior design should be exciting, so have fun when selecting the wallpaper to go with. Remember that it is your home, so do your best to create a look that you will love.

 

Go With the Full Sparkle Effect

 

Why would you add glitter to anything? To make it glow, right? This should not be any different when you are trying to decorate your home or office using glitter wallpaper. You can decide to go with the full sparkle effect and make your walls look dazzling. When you make up your mind to go with this, you have to change the positioning of your lights. This is because, positioning of lights has a direct effect on how much the glitter shines. Indirect light offers you a subtler sparkle while direct light leads to a shimmering and glistening look. It will all depend on what you want to create.

 

For full glisten, we recommend that you paste the wallpaper on wall opposite a window that gets direct sun rays. Doing this will make it sure that the glitter on the wallpaper twinkles to its full potential. If you are looking to illuminate a dull room with very little natural light, consider directing a spotlight to the wall. Doing this helps scatter the 

 

shine all over the room. Moreover, you will get the opportunity to add gorgeous furniture as the focal point.

 

Create a Feature Wall

 

Creating a stand-alone wall feature is a trend that has been very popular in the world of interior design for years now. 

 

If you want to achieve a unique and glittery room, why not go with a feature wall? When you design one, you can never go wrong with a bold and bright color. You could also choose a bright pattern that you really adore. Include your personality when making the decision and create something that you have always wanted. Whatever desires you have, a 

 

glitter wallpaper will help to make your dreams come true.

 

Choose a Glittered Textured Pattern

 

Glitter wallpaper doesn’t always have to be plain. If you love patterns, you can go ahead and incorporate them in your interior design too. From modern geometrics to floral patterns, these glitter wallpaper designs are ideal for both worlds. Having patterns on your glitter wallpaper will make it stand out when it catches light. It will draw your visitors’ attention to it, and will undoubtedly impress your family and friends.

 

How to Make Your Glitter Wallpaper Unique

 

We have stated most basics of glitter wallpaper. However, if you want to make a stylish statement, then there are some few things you will need to consider:

 

Glitter wallpaper is not just fit for walls on your living room and bedroom. You can also apply it anywhere in your house. So, why don’t you give your kitchen or bathroom a gleaming and fresh look?

Give a lot of thought to the atmosphere you want to create in your room. For your bedroom, you would want to create a comforting ambience. Due to this, you should choose more relaxing colors like green and blue.

Brick-effect wallpapers have been very common nowadays. This is mainly due to the fact that they provide a room with an urban touch. However, if you would like to create a glamorous look, you should go for glitter brick wallpapers.

What is better between Glitter Wallpaper and Glitter Paint?

 

Despite the fact that glitter paint comes in different colors, it only has one design — flat and glittery. In contrast, 

 

glitter wallpaper comes in a wide array of styles, designs, colors, and textures. With glitter wallpapers, you can be able to get anything to fit your interior design desires.

 

If you are doing interior design to breathe more life into your walls, you should go with glitter wallpaper instead of glitter paint. In addition to this, wallpapers are way more durable compared to paint. This makes them perfect for areas with high traffic like the living room or hall. Paint can be chipped or scuffed, while wallpapers can only be wiped down.

 

How to Clean Your Glitter Wallpaper

 

Have a look at some methods you can use to clean your glitter wallpaper:

 

Vacuum It The best way to clean your glitter wallpaper is to vacuum it. Attaching a soft brush on your vacuum cleaner works perfectly. We recommend that you use this soft brush so as not to cause damage to your wallpaper. When vacuuming, start at the top and work your way down severally.

 

Depending on the dust level of your house, you should dust the glitter wallpapers after some few weeks. A microfiber cloth attached to the end of the broom should also work on flat and non-textured wall coverings.

 

Clean Delicate Parts with Dough
Need to clean a stain off a glitter wallpaper that can be damaged by water? You can do this using a special product referred to as a wallpaper dough, which you can get from home centers and paint stores.

 

For this method, you will need to take dough from a container, roll it to create a ball with it, then roll the ball over the glitter wallpaper to lift off the dirt. If the dough becomes dirty, work the dirt into the center to expose a new and fresh surface.

 

What You Should Know In Regards to Cleaning Your Glitter Wallpaper

 

Glitter wallpaper coverings that have a natural material on them, such as fabric and leather, can be easily damaged by water. Due to this, they cannot be washed. To identify whether a wallpaper is washable, squirt some dishwashing soap in water, and apply some on the wall. If the glitter wallpaper darkens, or if colors run, the wallpaper is not washable. Due to this, in should be cleaned with wallpaper dough and not water.

 

In those rooms where wallpaper is exposed to steam, grease, and children, dusting them is not enough. On top of the dusting, you should wash it lightly after some few weeks. The good thing is that wall coverings implemented in these areas are majorly waterproof sheet vinyl. You should give such wallpaper coverings a good swipe with a sponge dampened in water and some dishwashing liquid. Make sure that the sponge is not too wet as you wouldn’t want water to seep inside the seams, loosening the wallpaper.

 

How to Remove Glitter Wallpaper

 

We have talked about how you can erect and maintain glitter wallpaper. What if you want to remove it? What should you do? 

 

Here are some few tips and tricks of using commercial steamers and liquid solvents to remove glitter wallpaper.

 

What You Need:

 

Plastic sheeting or a drop cloth

Wallpaper solvent

Sandpaper

Perforating tool

Tri-sodium phosphate

Scarping tools

Wallpaper steamer

Gloves and eye protection

Step 1: Prepare the Room

 

The first thing you need to do when planning to remove glitter wallpaper is to prepare the room. Make sure that you remove anything that can be damaged during the process. Remember to remove telephone jacks, electrical face plates, and any other things that might obstruct the removal. Cover the switches and outlets with tape to prevent liquids from splattering into them. For the floors and carpet, you can use a plastic sheeting or water resistant cloth to protect 

 

them.

 

Step 2: Test the strength of the Old Wallpaper

 

Wallpapers, mostly the water-resistant ones are made of glue, which releases easily when pulled away from the wall. Prior to starting, start a seam or corner and try pulling the wallpaper from the wall gently. If the wallpaper is able to come out without leaving swaths or tearing the drywall paper, you might not have to use other complex methods to remove the 

 

wallpaper.

 

Step 3: Perforate the Old Glitter Wallpaper

 

When you test the old wallpaper and find out that you need to use complex methods like steaming and solvent removal techniques, you will need to first perforate the old wallpaper. This is important as it allows solvents to penetrate through the wallpaper, dissolving the adhesive.

 

Step 4: Using the Solvent Method

 

Since most solvents are caustic, you will need to wear eye protection and gloves. Follow the directions offered on the solvent you buy and apply it using a sponge or paintbrush. Afterward, allow the solvent some time to soak and make the wallpaper loose. When the paper starts to pull away and sag, that is when you will know that the solvent is working.

 

Step 5: Using the Steam Method

 

A good alternative to solvents is the steam method. If you don’t have a steamer, you can rent it out at a very affordable rate. Steamers are ideal for removing heavy glitter wallpapers. Just like solvents, steamers are quite messy. 

 

They drip hot water and release hot steam. Due to this, you should wear work gloves and eye protection too. Steamers also release a lot of moisture, and you should open windows and doors to let it out. Steamers are used to loosen the wallpaper, which is then scraped out of the wall. Note that you shouldn’t use your hands to pull it away as the hot steam could cause burns.

 

Step 6: Scrape the Wallpaper

 

The next thing to do after loosening up the wallpaper is to scrape it off. This can be done using a scraping tool, a drywall knife, or a plastic putty knife.

 

Step 7: Clean then Repair the Wall

 

The last step is to do the cleaning, and then repair the wall.

 

Congratulations! You have successfully removed glitter wallpaper.

 

Conclusion

 

When you were young, you might have dreamt of living in a house full of glitter. As an adult now, we don’t blame you if  you still have this dream. Glitter wallpaper can help make your dreams come true. This article has given you everything you need to start decorating your home with glitter wallpaper.