Your renovation is almost complete and all that's left isdecorate the ceilings and walls. This final stage can be accelerated. And the now popular liquid wallpaper can help with this. The finishing is quite justified, despite the rather high cost of the material.
Liquid wallpaper must be applied in one go,otherwise, unevenness will form on the wall. Liquid wallpaper, despite its name, is a special type of decorative plaster. It contains environmentally friendly components - cellulose and silk fibers with the addition of various decorative fillers. The material is fixed with KMS glue, which is used when working with ordinary roll wallpaper. This type of finish is applied with a trowel or a special spatula similar to applying plaster or putty.
Pros and cons of finishing with liquid wallpaper
Advantages of liquid wallpaper:
Liquid wallpaper is a mixture of cellulose, cotton and silk with the addition of colored dyes and glue.
But along with the advantages of this decorative finishing material, there are also disadvantages:
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Surface preparation for liquid wallpaper
There are several rules for preparing the surface before finishing the walls with liquid wallpaper. The surface should be:
Scheme of preparing a wall for applying liquid wallpaper.
- homogeneous;
- with a minimum moisture absorbing capacity;
- white or have a color close to the color of the wallpaper;
- without differences in level, depressions and potholes (the maximum permissible difference is 2-3 mm per 1 m of surface);
- solid.
Surface preparation stages:
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Preparation of liquid wallpaper
Stages of applying liquid wallpaper.Preparation of liquid wallpaper for application to walls should be started in advance. According to the instructions, it takes from 6 to 12 hours to prepare all types. Therefore, you can start preparing the mixture at the stage of priming the walls or in the evening, so that the mixture is ready by the morning. Liquid wallpaper contains the following components:
- Silk or cellulose fibers, which are the basis of the composition;
- decorative fillers;
- dry glue КМС.
Return to Contents</a>Recommendations for the preparation of liquid wallpaper IfThe components of liquid wallpaper are packaged in different bags, they must be poured into a large container or onto a piece of polyethylene and mixed thoroughly, fluffing the contents and preventing the formation of lumps. If the components of the material are already mixed, then it is enough to fluff them and pour them into water. If there are various decorative additives - glitter, colored granules or powders, it is better not to mix them with the main composition in dry form. It is recommended to add them to water and mix before pouring the main composition into it. This way you can ensure an even distribution of decorative components without the formation of lumps in individual fibers of the mass. The water for diluting liquid wallpaper should be warm, and its amount should strictly correspond to that specified in the instructions for specific wallpaper.
Types of directions for applying liquid wallpaper.First, pour water into the container, then add the dry liquid wallpaper mixture. Mix the entire package of the mixture in one container and at one time. Each package of the mixture should be mixed in one container. Do not mix part of the package. Violating these rules may disrupt the required proportions, which will lead to uneven distribution of color and consistency. When mixing liquid wallpaper, do not use a construction mixer unless this option is specified in the instructions, as this will damage the components of the wallpaper and destroy the structure of the fibers. It is better to mix them by hand. After the entire mass is evenly saturated with water, leave it for several hours to completely dissolve the glue and fiber bond (the time is indicated on the package). After this time, you can mix all the prepared portions of liquid wallpaper. The material must be prepared exactly for the area that needs to be covered, or with a reserve. If this is not done, the new diluted portion may differ slightly when applied, and the transition will be visible on the wall. The remaining material for one wall can be diluted in the general solution for the next wall. Most manufacturers indicate such material consumption - 1 kg of mixture per 5-6 m2. However, in practice, this consumption is slightly higher. Therefore, when calculating the amount of material, it is better to take 1 kg of mixture per 3-4 m2 or simply buy 1-2 more packages and use them when necessary. The prepared solution is suitable for work in an open state for many hours, and in a closed state - up to several weeks. Return to the table of contents</a>
Application of liquid wallpaper
Tools and materials for applying liquid wallpaper:
Tools for applying liquid wallpaper.
- plastic bucket for kneading;
- Master OK;
- A special plastic spatula for applying liquid wallpaper;
- a spray or a laundry sprayer;
- Plastic bags for storage of excess wallpaper;
- lamp or searchlight.
Stages of solution application:
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Recommendations in conclusion
The remaining diluted mixture after finishing the wallsDo not throw it away. It may be useful for replacing damaged areas. To do this, you will need to generously wet the damaged area of the wallpaper and remove it with a spatula. Then, the resulting void should simply be plastered with a new solution. Liquid wallpaper can be stored wet for a long time, tightly packed in a plastic bag. If you plan to leave the remains of the wallpaper for later, then spread the mass on a flat surface and dry it. When needed, before use, you will just need to soak it with water. Liquid wallpaper can be given strength by covering it with a layer of acrylic water-based varnish. This way you can get washable wallpaper, although this does not make it completely moisture-resistant. Therefore, finishing with liquid wallpaper is not suitable for damp rooms. Special moisture-resistant liquid wallpaper is sold for this purpose.
