We will learn more about the history of wallpaper. How did they get around? Who invented it? These are the deadlines:
4000 a. C.
Egyptian papyrus was invented. The papyrus is the earliest form of paper.
200 BC
The old China started to use rice paper to decorate their walls by glue or paste on their walls.
105 AD
Ts'ai Lun, a Chinese court official, invented paper making.
Eighth century
Chinese prisoners with papermaking skills worked with the Arabs. Papermaking spread throughout the Middle East.
Century 10
The Arabs began to use wood and bamboo, creating a high quality paper.
Century 12
Papermaking reached Europe.
1481
Louis XI of France Jean Bourdichon ordered to paint on the blue angels in 50 rolls of paper. King Louis XI had ordered because they move frequently from castle to castle. The affluent society began to commission artists to paint paper for their walls.
1599
Paperhangers union was established in France.
1675
Jean-Michel Papillon started making block designs in patterns of play and continuous. He was considered the inventor of wallpaper. He is also a French engraver.
1680
Flocked wallpaper came from Worcester.
Century 18
Products wallpaper London became popular. Documents were hand-painted face of fashion, and that mimic the architectural designs. Funds gained authority because they were less expensive. Popular designs resembling the borders of the braids with tassels or web domain, and gathered the documents that looked like cut velvet.
1739
Wallpaper came to America. Plunket Fleeson began printing in Philadelphia.
1778
Louis XVI issued a decree that Wallpaper wheel should be 34 feet long.
1785
Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf invented the French printing machine wallpaper. Nicholas Louis Robert of France invented a way to make endless roll of wallpaper.
1798
Alois Senefelder invented lithography in Germany.
1800
French scenic papers printed on hand-carved blocks became popular.
1839
Charles Harold Potter of Potter and signature printing Ross England invented a machine for four-color printing.
1850
Eight-color machine printing was invented.
1874
20-color machine printing was invented.
1879
Karl of Austria invented Keitsch intaglio, gravure printing.
1888
Fernando Shivel invented wallpaper paste.
1890
In England, the flexographic printing was invented.
Century 20
Wallpaper paste machines appeared.
1936
A paste powder that was soluble in cold water appeared on the market.
Ends the Second World War
Plastic resins that are stain resistant, durable, washable and appeared.
1974
The National Association of Professional Paperhangers was established in the United States.
End of 1980
Popularity Funds died of Faux Painting.
Although funds were not as popular as it once was, modern people have begun to discover the beauty of wallpapers. At present there are different types of wallpapers compared to before.
Vinyl coated
Wallpaper coated with acrylic vinyl or polyvinyl chloride. It is the most common type of wallpaper. They are easy to clean, easy to remove, and is very durable. Ideal rooms are the kitchen and bathrooms.
Foil
This type of wallpaper is very difficult to work with them. You can show wall imperfections and wrinkles easily. However, he adds brightness to any room thanks to its metal surface.
Herd
Ideal for decoration and stresses that follows a formal setting. Have patterns of velvet-like raised designs.
Grass cloth
Formed by weaving grass. Not for use in areas with high traffic and moisture. They are difficult to remove.
Tissue
From textiles and are not easy to clean. A white body must be used in sticking to the wall.
Raised
Easy to clean and hang out. It hides imperfections in the wall. The paper texture can be painted.
When looking wallpaper, you should also know how to clean. Different materials have different ways of cleaning. You should ask the manufacturers in their recommendations on cleaning products.
But dry cleaning is the safest method of cleaning any type of wallpaper. Avoid moisture wallpapers are absorbent, such as paper and cloth. Some stores also sell a clay material to be used for wallpaper.
This cleaning material like clay is good soil absorption of the walls. If you find mold or mildew in the wallpaper, it is advised that the wallpaper be removed and replaced.
If you removed the wallpaper, clean the walls first with water and bleach solution. This is to kill mold and mildew on the wall. Rinse with clean water and let dry before installing new wallpaper.
There are also different ways to remove wallpaper. As with cleaning, different materials have different ways of eliminating them. Some materials are easily removed, while some are very difficult to remove.
Water
If the wallpaper is a simple document, simply brushing with water can be extracted out of the wall.
Chemicals
A chemical wallpaper separator can be found in most stores for home improvements. It is mixed with hot water or warm water with vinegar. You must saturate the background image as the mixture dissolves the wallpaper paste. When the paste is completely dissolved, can be easily removed by removing it off with a putty knife or a.
Steam
A steam engine is used to dissolve the glue or paste on the wallpaper. Extra precaution is necessary because it can damage the plaster or plaster.
Some wallpapers are vinyl coated difficult to remove because they can not absorb moisture. First you have to scratch the surface to allow moisture in. However, some are quite easy to peel.
Before going to buy that new wallpaper or wall covering, make sure you know what type or style you want. And ask the shop for cleaning tips at the bottom of the screen you just bought.