In the domestic construction market in recent timesLiquid wallpaper has gained unprecedented popularity in recent years. It replaced traditional paper wall coverings and was immediately appreciated by consumers. The process of applying liquid wallpaper to walls does not require any special skills; anyone who has ever held construction tools in their hands can do it.
Liquid wallpaper is a mixture of silk, celluloseand cotton with the addition of glue and color dyes. Information on how to glue liquid wallpaper is contained on each package with this product, but for many home craftsmen who carry out home repairs on their own, it is not enough. In order for the updated walls to please the eyes of the apartment's inhabitants with their ideal appearance, it is necessary to understand all the intricacies of applying this type of finishing material to the walls.
Features of liquid wallpaper
The structure of the fibers of liquid wallpaper is quitevaried, in addition, you can mix fibers of different sizes and shades. Externally, liquid wallpaper is nothing like its paper counterpart. They are sold not in the usual rolls, but in bags. Having opened the package with the finishing material, you can see a dry mass resembling small soft sawdust. These sawdust include cellulose fibers, silk or cotton, dyes and glue. Liquid wallpaper is completely harmless, they do not attract dust, making them ideal for living spaces in which allergy sufferers live. After application to the walls, the finishing material acquires a microporous structure, which provides the room with additional protection from cold and extraneous noise. The finishing material does not absorb moisture and therefore can be used not only in living rooms, but also in the kitchen and bathroom (in rooms with high humidity, it is recommended to cover it with a layer of acrylic varnish on top). This type of wall covering is also suitable for office premises. Thanks to the wide range of colors, you can choose any shade of liquid wallpaper or combine several different tones on one wall at once. The advantages of the product also include the fact that it allows you to hide minor imperfections of the walls, so it can be applied even to surfaces that are far from perfect.
Before applying liquid wallpaper, the walls must beprime for better adhesion of the wall surface with the solution. As you can see, liquid wallpaper has nothing in common with paper sheets, so the technology of applying it to the walls will also differ from the traditional one. The word "glue" is not very suitable for this product, since after dilution with water it will acquire a rare consistency and will become similar to paint. After drying on the wall, the solution will resemble vinyl wallpaper. Before starting work with this type of finishing material, the master should acquire all the necessary tools and devices, and also pre-prepare the walls for applying the composition. Return to the table of contents</a>
Preparing walls for repair
To work with liquid wallpaper you will need:
- dry composition;
- large plastic container;
- water;
- spatula or gun for liquid wallpaper;
- roller;
- sandpaper;
- primer.
The dry mixture is diluted with water in accordance withinstructions to the consistency of thick sour cream. Before gluing. To do this, remove the old wallpaper (to facilitate the process, the paper sheet can be moistened with water). Remove all nails and other foreign objects from the walls. The walls need to be examined for fungus: if mold is found, it must be treated with an antifungal agent, otherwise it will later affect the new wall covering. After the walls are completely dry, they should be sanded with coarse-grained sandpaper. The last stage of preparing the surfaces for applying the finishing coating will be their priming. It is necessary to eliminate cracks, depressions and other defects of the walls and to ensure better adhesion of the working base to the material in the future. The use of a primer will also help reduce the consumption of liquid wallpaper. It is best to cover the walls with betonokontakt, alkyd primer or deep penetration mixture, as they are ideally combined with the finishing material. Apply the primer with a spatula and let it dry completely. After this, you can begin finishing the walls. Return to contents</a>
Preparation of solution and its application on the working surfaces
The liquid wallpaper solution is applied to the wall with a spatula in a layer of about 5 mm, leveled and rolled with a roller. You need to approach the work with liquid wallpaper very responsibly.
Having learned how to glue liquid wallpaper,you can create an exquisite interior in the room yourself without much effort. This finishing material is so universal that it will look harmonious in all rooms, regardless of their purpose.</ ul>
