Choosing wall paint or wallpaper for your renovation? Be careful not to be fooled by salespeople

These days many families are better off than before, and more and more people want to renovate their homes and give them a new look. When it comes to renovation, a large proportion of people reflexively think of formaldehyde - they really turn pale at the mention of "aldehyde"!

Everyone knows that formaldehyde generally exists in wall paint; whether it is paint for walls or paint for refinishing furniture, everyone fears that the paint they buy contains formaldehyde. That is why many manufacturers have launched a wide variety of paints. The mainstream paint on the market today is latex paint. Besides latex paint, people also like to decorate with wallpaper. Deep down, everyone always feels that wallpaper is more eco-friendly than latex paint or other wall paints - but is that really true?

Generally speaking, whether it is wall paint or wallpaper, it is mainly applied to the white wall surface. This white wall surface is the putty layer. So as the bottommost layer of the wall, if the putty is not applied well, the later paint layers will also be poor. You can choose some ready-made putty products to use.

As for quality, if the materials used to make latex paint and wallpaper both contain ingredients with formaldehyde exceeding the standard, then neither one can be used. So when buying wall paint or wallpaper, choosing products from reputable manufacturers will be much safer. The quality control of reputable manufacturers is stricter than that of small manufacturers.

Reputable wall paint and wallpaper packaging all have indicators on them, making it easy for everyone to see and identify. Generally speaking, the lower the VOC content of the paint on the outer packaging, the higher the eco-friendliness index. Latex paint has good breathability and decent water resistance; whether applied to walls or furniture, it is a very suitable product. However, you had better be mentally prepared: any paint will contain more or less formaldehyde, so after renovation, ventilation is the best method - do not count on luck.

In recent years wallpaper has also become popular. Wallpaper comes in many patterns and is very much loved by young people. But you should know that wallpaper has to be stuck on with glue, and glue is where formaldehyde is most abundant. In addition, if there are areas in the home that get damp, the wallpaper will peel off. So choosing wallpaper from reputable manufacturers becomes especially important.

For people who want to renovate, cost-effectiveness is a very key issue. What has the best cost-effectiveness and is most suitable still depends on your budget. Whether it is latex paint or wallpaper, each has its own drawbacks and advantages. I hope everyone can consider it according to their circumstances and carefully learn about renovation, so they can create a beautiful home!

Finally, I hope everyone will be a bit more vigilant when choosing renovation supplies. Do not just listen to the salesperson; compare multiple options, and only then can you buy things with very good cost-effectiveness.