The need to wallpaper the surface onwhich there are already ceiling tiles, can arise in two situations: the tiles are already glued to the wall and there is no way to remove them carefully, or they are used as the only available insulation. So is it possible to glue wallpaper on tiles?
Wallpapering a ceiling that already has tiles glued to it as insulation is possible.
What is a ceiling wallpaper?
Various types of wallpaper can be glued to the ceiling.These can be either special types for the ceiling or other types, the easiest to work with are non-woven wallpapers. They have good covering qualities and can make the bulk of surface defects invisible.
Sticker of ceiling tiles.Ceiling wallpaper is a fairly durable analogue for walls. It is two layers of paper glued together. Depending on the conditions of use, wallpaper can serve to decorate the surface for up to 5 years. Of course, over time, dust and other dirt will definitely settle on it. In this case, the wallpaper will have to be updated. In order to extend the service life of wallpaper pasted to the ceiling, you can use special types of material for painting. This type has long won the hearts of consumers with its relative cheapness and the possibility of long-term use, because it can withstand up to 10 layers of paint. Before gluing the wallpaper, you need to decide whether it is possible to glue ceiling tiles. In the process of pasting the surface with both ceiling tiles and wallpaper, a number of different tools are used:
Tiles must be glued using high-quality glue designed specifically for tiles.
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Wallpaper gluing on the ceiling tile
The question often arises whether it is possible and howto do. Let's consider how , which in this case is planned to be used as insulation. For these purposes, the best tile has proven itself, which is used for the installation of suspended ceilings in organizations and stores. This tile has a porous structure, which determines its heat-insulating qualities. The surface of this tile is absolutely smooth (Fig. 1). Before the tile, it is necessary to carry out the following preparatory work:
Figure 1. Wallpaper sticks best to smooth tiles without a pattern.
Ceiling tiles should be made only ofpolystyrene. Otherwise, there may be situations when the glue used will react with the material from which the tile is made. This may lead to its deformation. It will be impossible to glue wallpaper on it in the future. This material has another advantage - the weight of polystyrene tiles is very small, as a result of which they can be glued even to not quite flat surfaces. This will significantly save material costs and time of work. The scheme for gluing tiles can be different. If the room is large enough, the tiles are glued from the center of the room. The best result is achieved when gluing ceiling tiles diagonally. This technique, when using such tiles as the main finishing material, visually expands the space. After the tiles are firmly glued to the ceiling, you need to prepare the surface for gluing wallpaper.
To glue the wallpaper you will need a settools. If there are noticeable gaps between the tiles, the surface will need to be primed, allowed to dry and leveled with acrylic putty. Cover the dried putty again with a layer of acrylic primer. The surface is ready for wallpapering. Let's start choosing the texture. For obvious reasons, the weight of the material plays a major role, so heavy types are not suitable for the ceiling. Ceiling wallpaper is much lighter. Usually, non-woven materials are used for this. They help to create an even and smooth surface on the ceiling. The best way to determine whether this type of material is suitable for pasting the ceiling is to pay attention to the information on the label on the rolls: the weight should not exceed 110 g / m²; lightweight wallpaper for walls that weigh from 110 to 140 g / m² are also suitable. Return to the table of contents</a>
How to glue wallpaper to the ceiling
The entire process of gluing wallpaper to the ceiling can be divided into small stages of work:
It is better to glue wallpaper to the ceiling with two people.
Tools you will need for the job:
The cut piece of wallpaper is placed with the pattern facing down and the entire surface is carefully coated with glue using a brush.
- wide and narrow brush for glue;
- sharp clerical knife;
- a container for preparation of a glutinous solution;
- plastic or rubber spatula;
- roller of soft plastic or rubber for better gluing of joints;
- handle, ruler, preferably angular;
- good wallpaper paste, the expiration date of which has not expired.
When cutting wallpaper into strips, it is very importanttake into account the following points: the joints of the strips will be invisible if they are glued in the direction from the window. It is desirable to have as few of these joints as possible. To achieve this result, the direction should be chosen along the room. Another trick is the need to create a small reserve. The length of the strips should exceed the dimensions of the ceiling by 4-6 cm, which will need to be cut off. Return to the table of contents</a>
Application of glue on the wallpaper strip
It is necessary to place the cut strip on a flat surfacesurface with the pattern down, dip the brush into a container with glue and carefully spread the glue over the surface of the strip. After all the preparatory work, you need to glue the wallpaper to the ceiling. To do this, you need to fold the strip like an accordion, while making sure that the front surface of the piece does not get dirty with glue. Then you need to mark the width of the strip on the ceiling and stick a paper tape on it (under the seam). Apply the wallpaper to the ceiling, you should start from the corner, focusing on the drawn line. Using a plastic spatula, smooth the surface and remove air bubbles under the strip. Prepare the next strip and repeat the entire previous process. You can stick wallpaper on tiles using the same principle.
