Non-toxic paste the wall wallpaper – safe wall design

A wallpaper change is coming, but you care about indoor air quality and a healthy environment? A high-quality non-toxic paste the wall (also called non-woven) wallpaper often combines attractive design with health safety and an eco-friendly footprint. Manufacturers of non-toxic wallpapers typically avoid harmful chemicals, such as PVC, and focus on sustainable production processes.

In this post, we’ll explain what makes a non-toxic paste the wall wallpaper stand out, explore the production methods of renowned wallpaper brands like A.S. Création, and highlight products that are perfect for creating a healthy, eco-conscious living space.

Non-toxic paste-the-wall wallpaper – Here's what you need to know!

Health and environmental consciousness are becoming increasingly important in interior design. As a result, the demand for non-toxic non-woven wallpaper is on the rise. But what does this really mean? When looking to avoid harmful substances, the focus is often on health. Products with natural ingredients, which have no negative impact on health, are preferred. This is particularly important for bedroom wallpapers or for nurseries, where toxin-free materials are essential.

The Livingwalls wallpaper The Wall III "398611" kids wallpaper is free from harmful substances, ensuring a healthy atmosphere in your home.

Materials that can harm health are often also detrimental to the environment. That’s why, with non-toxic non-woven wallpapers, environmental and health consciousness go hand in hand. After all, humans are part of the environment, too. Therefore, choosing a non-toxic wallpaper is often a smart decision, both for sustainability and health.

The wallpaper Natural Living 386642 blue wallpaper with squares is not only environmentally friendly but also contributes to a healthy indoor climate thanks to its moisture permeability.

Making the right choice: Non-toxic brand wallpapers

When searching for non-toxic non-woven wallpaper, it’s best to opt for brand wallpapers. Leading manufacturers like A.S. Création typically label their products and provide detailed information about production methods and ingredients on their websites. Various certifications confirm a good environmental balance and a healthy indoor climate. Additionally, EU regulations ensure that harmful substances are not used during production.

Here are some key labels to look out for:

• CE Marking: Indicates that the product complies with EU regulations for construction materials.
• RAL Label: The German Quality Association for Wallpaper (Gütegemeinschaft Tapete e.V.) has set specific quality and testing standards for wallpapers, ensuring both technical requirements and criteria for health and ecological safety. An independent monitoring body verifies adherence to these standards.
• FSC® Seal: This label guarantees that the wood used in the production of the wallpaper comes from responsible and sustainable forestry practices.
• Emission class: Under French regulations, all building materials, including flooring, wall coverings, paints, and varnishes, must be labeled with their emission class. A+ is the highest classification and indicates that the wallpaper is free from harmful emissions.

Harmful substances in paste the wall wallpapers: it's all about the composition!

Paste the wall wallpapers now make up the majority of the wallpaper market. While inexpensive paper wallpapers were once common, non-woven wallpapers have largely replaced them due to their easier application and increased durability. Reputable manufacturers like A.S. Création now produce little to no paper wallpapers, focusing almost entirely on non-woven options.

The term "paste the wall wallpaper" refers to all wallpapers that have a fleece backing material. This backing is the heart of the wallpaper and can also be referred to as the back. The backing material plays a key role in the wallpaper's stability and durability, but it mainly impacts the application process. With non-woven wallpapers, there’s no need to soak the wallpaper strips. The adhesive is simply applied to the wall, and the wallpaper strips are smoothly pressed against it, typically with a butt joint.

Non-woven wallpapers, such as the Livingwalls wallpaper "House of Turnowsky 388983", are incredibly easy to hang.

A non-toxic non-woven wallpaper is a great choice for healthy living

The production of non-woven wallpapers primarily uses long-fiber special cellulose, textile fibers, and binders, about 80% of which are of natural origin. This production process, combined with the raw materials used, gives the non-woven fabric exceptional dimensional stability. This allows the wallpaper to be applied without the need for soaking time, making it ideal as living room wallpaper, kitchens, bathrooms, and even commercial spaces.

Livingwalls wallpaper Stories of Life 396545

Non-woven wallpaper with vinyl: A good choice?

If you're looking for a non-toxic non-woven wallpaper, you should not only consider the backing material but also the surface. Many non-woven wallpapers feature a vinyl coating (PVC), which enhances durability and provides unique tactile and visual effects. Many modern wallpapers have a vinyl coating, which often makes them easy to clean. However, vinyl products gained a bad reputation a few years ago when harmful plasticizers were found in them.

To benefit from the typical practical properties of vinyl or PVC, plasticizers are used to make the material flexible. These are not harmful per se. Harmful plasticizers like phthalates are banned in the EU. Reputable manufacturers, when producing non-toxic non-woven wallpapers, use health-friendly plasticizers that do not negatively affect health. However, since vinyl doesn't have the best environmental profile, non-PVC non-woven wallpapers are becoming increasingly popular.

Manufacturers like A.S. Création focus not only on PVC-free, smooth digital print non-woven wallpapers without texture but also create environmentally friendly wallpapers with innovative structures. For their sustainable collection, Natural Living, the manufacturer developed an innovative, PVC-free polymer coating that is free from plasticizers and organic solvents. While the traditional vinyl non-woven wallpapers from A.S. Création are not harmful to health, the wallpapers from Natural Living are particularly vapor-permeable compared to conventional vinyl wallpapers, supporting the moisture-regulating properties of the walls to ensure a good indoor climate.

Conclusion

If you're looking for a non-toxic non-woven wallpaper, it's best to choose a product from a reputable manufacturer. They provide transparent information about the ingredients and production processes and label particularly sustainable products. All wallpapers available at BRICOFLOR are generally safe for health.

If you're seeking an especially sustainable wallpaper, opt for a paste the wall wallpaper without vinyl. However, renowned manufacturers ensure that the plasticizers required for the vinyl coating are completely safe for health.

We hope we’ve helped you choose the right non-toxic non-woven wallpaper, and we look forward to welcoming you at BRICOFLOR, your expert for walls and floors!