The construction materials market offers a hugerange of various finishing materials. Using them, you can make any design ideas and dreams come true. Liquid wallpaper, which appeared not so long ago, managed to gain popularity, becoming an excellent alternative to regular wallpaper or paint. The main thing is to understand all the intricacies of this type of finishing and understand how to choose liquid wallpaper so that the repair goes perfectly.
Liquid wallpaper application schemes.
Liquid wallpaper: the main properties of the material
Traditional wallpaper that everyone is already accustomed to,are paper, sold in rolls and require gluing. According to designers, liquid wallpaper combines the best properties of its roll "brothers", decorative plaster and paint coatings.
An example of the consumption of one package of liquid wallpaper.Liquid wallpaper is a mixture of cellulose and cotton fibers, glue and high-quality natural dyes. Do not confuse them with regular plaster, because unlike its composition, which is based on sand, the main component of such wallpaper is cellulose, which is considered a harmless natural adhesive substance. You can often find decorative components in their composition: mica, glitter, quartz, mother-of-pearl, mineral chips, gold threads, etc. Sometimes this material is called silk plaster. Having decided to choose liquid wallpaper for your home, you will buy them in boxes (or plastic bags) containing a powdery dry mixture. They resemble flakes of different colors and sizes, which contain various additives. They are usually packaged in 1 kg. Before using this substance for its intended purpose, you will need to dilute it with water. Carefully read the instructions, which will indicate all the necessary proportions (the numbers may depend on the manufacturer or other characteristics). Return to Contents</a>Advantages and disadvantages of liquid wallpaper ThisThe finishing material is distinguished by its versatility: it can be used to decorate any living space, cafe, restaurant or office, even a bathroom or a stairwell if you want to create coziness there. Among the main advantages, the following can be noted:
Scheme of preparing a wall for applying liquid wallpaper.
Scheme for checking the evenness of a wall.Even with such a large number of advantages, liquid wallpaper also has some disadvantages. Although they are considered moisture-resistant and are able to regulate the level of humidity in the room, but still, when finishing, for example, a bathroom, you need to ensure that water does not get on them. Otherwise, they may get wet. If you decide to cover batteries, pipes or other metal surfaces with them, then you should first do rust treatment so that the appearance is not soon spoiled by rusty spots appearing. Another disadvantage of this type of wallpaper is the drying time. Due to the microporosity of the structure, the finish can dry after application for at least 48 hours (it all depends on the humidity of the room). Provide good ventilation during drying. They also require more time than roll wallpaper. Return to contents</a>
Which wallpaper to choose?
Depending on what levelprofessionalism you have, you can choose either a ready-made material or liquid wallpaper, the application of which requires some professional skills. The first type of finishing is sold ready-made. This product is finished: you just need to dilute it with water, and you can apply the mixture to the walls. You can apply such finishing yourself, without having professional skills or abilities, without involving craftsmen.
Stages of application and mixing of liquid wallpaper.But there are liquid wallpapers that can only be purchased in white. To get any other color or shade, you will need to add different dyes. And to achieve the desired final coating, you can mix in various decorative components. You should also decide on the type of liquid wallpaper you need:
- wallpaper cellulose type;
- wallpaper silk type;
- silk-cellulose.
A material that consists entirely of silkfibers, is considered the most durable, because it has a high level of resistance to ultraviolet radiation. Such finishing will not fade in a short time and will not change its color during operation. It is able to remain in its original form and color for many years. The other two types of liquid wallpaper differ significantly from silk in their cost, as they are much cheaper. However, they are inferior to them both in decorative qualities and in the duration of service life. Return to contents</a>What do you need to know about liquid wallpaper? Thanks to the unique functional properties of this finish, you can use it in all residential or office spaces.
Preparation of liquid wallpaper.If you are choosing wallpaper for the living room interior, pay attention to the degree of illumination of the windows, as well as their location. Contrasting shades look very beautiful. To decorate the bedroom, opt for liquid wallpaper, which contains processed silk. Its elements will create the effect of a fabric coating, which will contribute to the coziness and comfort of the room. Since the bedroom is best for rest and relaxation, you should prefer a finish that does not contain contrasting patterns. Wallpaper will not irritate the eyes or attract unnecessary attention if you choose pastel colors. For a child's room, liquid wallpaper can be the best solution. Since children love to draw on everything that comes to hand (especially wallpaper), then in the case of liquid finishing material, it will be easy to correct the painted areas. Therefore, the interior design will not suffer in any way. In order to give a more cheerful mood to the children's room, try to enliven the walls with drawings, stickers, bright and beautiful colors. As for the choice of color, you can expect a huge and varied assortment. Depending on the general style and design of your home (apartment, office, etc.), you can choose any tones and shades. Using various special additives, you can achieve a unique color that you need. To give the room an exquisite charm or solemnity, opt for liquid wallpaper, which contains silver or gold thin threads. If you want to create a pattern on the ceiling or walls, a multi-colored panel or stucco decoration, you should use a material that will have a very thick consistency. If you want to get a semblance of fabric wallpaper or drapery, add decorative straw, textiles, mineral glitter to the wallpaper mixture. This will also increase their level of thermal insulation. Return to the table of contents</a>
Tips for applying and care of wallpaper
The best option is considered to be manual work.It is recommended to apply the wallpaper with a plastic float, spatula or paint roller. There are also options for applying with a sprayer or a gun with a compressor. Remember: water should be poured into the dry mixture in portions, because if you pour it into the water, the mixing will not work. It is better to mix by hand until you reach the consistency of sour cream. Make sure that the general temperature in the room where you will work is not lower than 10 ° C. Carefully prepare the walls before applying: clean them from fungal stains, old surfaces, wash, treat with an antiseptic, dry. It is also recommended to treat the surface with a primer. Wallpaper should be applied in an even layer, gradually leveling it. With the help of special rollers or spatulas, you can create relief, and stencils will help you depict original drawings on the walls. Then you should let the material dry well. If you have some of the solution left after finishing the work, you can save it for subsequent cosmetic repairs of damaged areas of the surface. To do this, place it in a container that will close tightly and put it in the refrigerator. Liquid wallpaper is quite unpretentious in care. You can clean it with a vacuum cleaner, wipe it with a rag. Just do not use cleaning agents or hard brushes, so as not to damage the surface. If you need to wet clean and wash the wallpaper, you should cover it with transparent varnish. However, then the “breathing” effect of the material may disappear.
