Often, when starting to plan the future interiorpremises, we do not think about the fact that modern materials have qualities that allow them to be used for a longer period than the materials of the previous generation. This leads to the fact that the decision to change the already boring interior comes earlier than the materials used for finishing lose their aesthetic qualities. How to update the decor without resorting to serious finishing work? Is it possible to paint vinyl wallpaper? Are there materials whose appearance can be changed quickly and inexpensively?
Vinyl wallpaper is a dense two-layermaterial that can be easily painted with a roller in any color. Vinyl wallpaper is a two-layer material that is used for wall decoration. The main layer can be made of paper or non-woven fabric, and vinyl wallpaper on a paper base is cheaper. The decorative layer of vinyl wallpaper is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film, which is why such wallpaper is called vinyl wallpaper.
Features of vinyl wallpaper
Such wallpapers are durable and slightly mask small onesuneven walls. This type can be glued directly to concrete walls, which must first be treated with a primer and/or water-based paint. There are three main types of vinyl wallpaper:
Necessary tools for wallpapering.
In addition to strength and moisture resistance, the polyvinyl chloride coating makes the wallpaper resistant to fading and mechanical impact. Return to contents</a>
Sequence of preparation of walls before drawing of wallpapers
Vinyl wallpaper pasting diagram.First, the walls must be thoroughly cleaned of old finishing materials. In places where defects have appeared, the putty must be cleaned. Then the walls are treated with a priming solution. This will bind the surface layer of the wall and prevent small particles of plaster or concrete from falling apart. The primer creates a thin film on the surface that does not allow moisture to pass through, increasing the drying time of the putty afterwards. With rapid drying, there is a high probability of cracking and other defects in the leveling coating. The surface of a primed wall has better adhesion, which leads to the fact that subsequent layers are easier to apply and hold better. If there are large cracks and crevices on the wall, do not try to cover them with putty. After a while, they will appear again. In order for this problem not to bother you for a long time, you need to slightly expand these wall defects and fill them with a cement-based solution. After complete drying, these places must be treated with a primer again. Now you can apply the finishing layer, which will hide all the slightest irregularities on the wall surface.
Scheme for gluing wallpaper strips to walls.When the layer applied to level the surface has completely dried, the walls should be primed again. The necessity of this stage is described above. Now the time has come to directly wallpaper the walls. It is very important to choose the right glue. It is necessary that the information on the wallpaper label and the glue box match. If you carefully prepare the wall and choose the right glue, then pasting the walls will be easy, and the result will certainly please. Wallpaper glue is currently being produced, to which a substance is added that changes its color when wet. This helps to control the quality of the glue application. After drying, it becomes completely transparent. Return to the table of contents</a>
Begin to glue wallpaper
To apply wallpaper correctly and evenly, you need to follow two rules:
The color wheel will help you choose the color of paint for painting wallpaper.
In order for the stripes to be strictly verticaldirection, a reference line must be applied to the wall. This is done using a plumb line. At a distance from the corner slightly less than the width of the wallpaper, we apply a vertical line. We glue the first strip on the side of the vertical line that is further from the corner. This will help to avoid distortions that occur due to uneven corners. You should thoroughly coat the wallpaper and the wall with glue and proceed directly to gluing - first, apply a strip of wallpaper to the drawn line. Then, using a special roller or rubber spatula, carefully straighten the strip of wallpaper and drive out excess glue and air bubbles. You need to start pasting the corner from the larger side, cutting the strip in those places where this is necessary due to the unevenness of the wall. Glue the smaller strip using the same principle.
For painting plain wallpaper you canuse a roller with a stencil. To make the resulting overlap invisible, you need to press the edges of both strips hard so that they completely take the shape of the wall. Now, using a sharp stationery knife, it remains to cut both layers of wallpaper, remove the cut off excess and press the wallpaper to the wall again. If you managed to do all this neatly, the angle will be perfect! Another relatively difficult moment is the correct joining of the strips. Of course, everything comes with experience, but to "get the hang of it", you need to do it right the first time. You should start aligning each subsequent strip relative to the previous one from the joint. The strip should not be pressed tightly against the wall, otherwise it will lose its ability to move. After you have managed to combine the edges, you can begin to smooth the strip. Again, do not press it tightly! This can be done after the wallpaper has completely taken the required shape. Only then can you drive out excess glue and air. Return to the table of contents</a>
We begin the painting process
Now that the surface is completely ready, you can start painting it. For this you will need:
- paint rollers;
- brushes;
- container for paint;
- paint.
Wallpaper painting scheme.What paint is best to choose for decorating vinyl wallpaper? Acrylic water-based and dispersion paints have proven themselves to be the best in the interior. In order for the choice of paint not to disappoint, you need to consider some subtleties:
If you have no experience in painting walls, it is better not totake a large amount of paint at once, and use a small number of test samples to select the most suitable for a particular room. You need to start painting a couple of days after the wallpaper has completely dried. To choose the most suitable shade, it is better to try several options on the wall at once. Then you can see how the room will look in the end. The painting process itself is no different from painting any other surface. To achieve the best result, the paint must be applied in two layers. It is better to use a roller or, if possible, a spray gun for this work. This way, the paint will lay down in a more even layer. The first walls to paint should be those near which the furniture will be located. In this case, the errors of the first steps will not be so noticeable. Before applying the second layer of paint, you need to let the first one dry completely. If the surface of the wallpaper has any clearly defined texture, then it can be painted with paint of different shades or colors. This method of painting will reveal the texture and emphasize the depth of the wall pattern. In any case, it is necessary to remember that if you plan to paint wallpaper that is not specifically designed for this purpose, then you should not expect an ideal result. This is due to the fact that the top layer of polyvinyl chloride creates an impermeable film in the air, the adhesive properties of which are minimal. The quality of the painted surface will not be very high, and such a surface will be extremely sensitive to mechanical impact. Therefore, before you start painting on vinyl, you should think about whether such a result is worth such efforts?
