Before delving into the intricacies of gluing, you need tounderstand what non-woven wallpaper is, and only then answer the question of whether it is possible to glue it with vinyl glue and how to do it correctly. Non-woven is a paper-like non-woven material made from cellulose with the addition of polyester. Thus, classic paper wallpaper can be considered a subspecies of non-woven. Although paper appeared much earlier.Wallpaper that contains non-woven fabric comes in two types: non-woven and rolls with a non-woven base coating.
Kinds and advantages of non-woven wallpaper
Wallpapers that contain non-woven fabric are availabletwo types. The first type is actually non-woven, they are usually painted. They are characterized by a textured surface "like plaster" or an ornament. Due to the special properties of the material, they can be painted from 3 to 5 times, which is perfect for those who like to quickly and inexpensively "refresh" the interior. The second type is rolls with a coating on a non-woven base. In this case, the non-woven plays the role of a substrate. The outer layer can be made of regular or foamed vinyl, less often - textile, and sometimes even includes elements of silk-screen printing. Thanks to this, a wide choice of design options is provided. Wallpaper on a non-woven base can be smooth and relief, plain or patterned, with a pattern or imitation of some texture.The structure of layers of non-woven wallpaper. Due to modifications and production features, non-woven wallpaper has the following advantages:
- density, allowing to hide small defects of walls;
- steam and air permeability, providing a high bioreasistance (under the walls of nonwoven walls "breathe", do not mold and are not covered with a fungus);
- refractoriness;
- wear resistance;
- high tensile strength;
- absence of complications in gluing;
- purity and speed of the process (the glue is applied not to the canvas, but to the wall, thus eliminating the need to look for a place where to smear the wallpaper, and the way to clean the floor);
- ease of maintenance (wallpaper can be cleaned with a dust brush or a vacuum cleaner, and vinyl wallpaper can even be washed using detergents);
- ease of removal (the top layer is easily separated from the non-woven base without soaking and additional manipulations);
- Ecolability (nonwoven fabric is non-toxic to nature and health and does not absorb dust).
This type of coating does not stretch, does not tear, does notdeformed. Over time, it does not fade and does not lose its aesthetic and performance characteristics. In addition, many non-woven wallpapers are produced with a non-standard, increased width, which allows you to paste the wall "from a roll" much faster and more economically. In order for non-woven wallpaper to meet the declared qualities, experts do not recommend saving on them and buying cheap products from little-known companies. Pay attention to the markings on the rolls and indications of compliance with international norms and standards. Return to contents</a>
What to glue non-woven wallpaper?
Characteristics of dry wallpaper glue.Often, references to the vinyl coating of non-woven wallpaper raise a reasonable question: is it necessary and possible to glue non-woven wallpaper with vinyl glue? The answer to it is unambiguous, but surprising. In addition to the above advantages, modifications of the fibers used to make non-woven canvases give the product another advantage - unpretentiousness to adhesive materials. Thus, non-woven wallpaper is glued with PVA, special adhesives for paper, vinyl and even bamboo wallpaper. However, this does not mean that you need to take the first composition that comes to hand to work with this type of material. As for any other types, there is a special adhesive material for non-woven products. It is this that should be used for working with both purely non-woven wallpaper and with products based on this material. There are strict standards and rules regarding the quality of the composition. In accordance with them, the glue for working with non-woven wallpaper should:
- be safe for human health and the environment;
- it is easy to divorce with water;
- have good adhesive characteristics;
- do not form lumps;
- do not leave stains;
- easily applied to the work surface;
- Do not react with chemical components of wallpaper, wall coverings, paints to work with the wallpaper, etc.
Scheme of marking the wall before wallpapering.Modern glues for non-woven wallpaper are easy to use. Their packaging always contains detailed instructions, following which, even a novice in the repair business will not have trouble preparing a high-quality solution. As a rule, the adhesive mixture is gradually added to water to a certain proportion and thoroughly mixed with it. The mixed solution is left for 15 to 30 minutes so that it swells, and then work begins. Interestingly, non-woven wallpaper glue does not interact with any other types of material. Return to contents</a>
Sticky fleece wallpaper
The key to successful work with materials based oninterlining is a thorough preparation for the process. First of all, it concerns the wallpaper itself. It is necessary to calculate as accurately as possible how many rolls will be needed to paste the entire room. To do this, measure each wall of the room in width and height, and then, based on similar indicators, calculate the number of rolls. It is important to take into account the material allowance along the length. Each edge will require a couple of centimeters "in reserve".Recommended order of wallpapering in a room. Next, you should stock up on tools. To wallpaper non-woven wallpaper with your own hands, you will need:
- building level and plumb bob;
- polyethylene;
- a paper knife and a metal ruler;
- plastic spatula;
- Glue, bucket and roller for it;
- tape measure and pencil;
- A special roller for rolling the edges of the canvas.
The preparation is completed by preparing the premises.Non-woven wallpaper does not like uneven surfaces, so the walls are cleaned of the old coating and leveled with putty. Before this, the boxes of sockets and switches are screwed together, and the wires are covered with electrical tape. Special plastic corners are stuffed into the corners, which are attached to the putty of the walls. Then a primer is applied. When the primer dries, you need to mark the walls. It is better to start marking from the corner. It is done with a level. A mark is made with a pencil at your height and the required distance is measured with a tape measure. If the width of the roll is 106 centimeters, only 100 is measured from the corner along the wall. The full width of the wallpaper is measured along the wall. In the corners, it is better to glue non-woven wallpaper with an overlap of 3-5 centimeters, cutting off the excess along the edge of the previous sheet. On the wall itself, the wallpaper is glued end to end.Scheme of the order of gluing non-woven wallpaper. The plan of the following actions for gluing:
Please note that for gluing in cornersBoth the wall and the corner (if provided) are coated with glue. It is equally important to remember that non-woven wallpaper is glued from top to bottom. For this, it is recommended to roll the strips into loose rolls with the pattern facing inward. This will make pasting much easier. The edge of the canvas is applied to the wall, and the roll is gradually unwound. The wallpaper is pressed against the wall and smoothed from the center to the edge with a special roller. Return to contents</a>
Drying of the glued material
The final stage of finishing works isdrying wallpaper. There is no exact answer to the question of how long to dry non-woven wallpaper, as with any other. Therefore, you just need to consider factors such as:
- material type;
- specificity of the glue;
- temperature of the treated surface and air in the room;
- air humidity.
Based on this, it is best to glue the wallpaper inwarm, dry season. For example, early autumn or late spring. At the same time, we must not forget that drying wallpaper is very afraid of drafts. And even if you started repairs on an absolutely windless day, the windows and doors in the treated room will still have to be battened down. Otherwise, there is a high risk of finding the results of your work not on the wall, but on the floor in the morning. Remember, even in the most ideal conditions, wallpaper dries for at least 12 hours. And if we are talking about non-woven wallpaper, then it is better not to save on time at all. Dense vinyl wallpaper on a non-woven base can dry for a day or two. And a product for painting requires an additional day of drying before the painting process. During the drying of any of the two types of non-woven wallpaper, it is necessary to protect the room from blowing and drafts, to exclude sudden changes in humidity and temperature. You should not try to speed up the process by artificially drying with a building hair dryer or using heating devices.