Wallpaper is one of the oldest finishing materialsmaterials. Many new materials have been created, but this coating still does not lose its appeal and prevalence. Therefore, the question of how to properly glue wallpaper remains relevant.
Wallpaper is one of the oldest finishing materialswall materials, as they are easy to glue, practical and economical. Many colors and textures, different bases and styles still attract many people. The most diverse interiors of rooms cannot do without this material. When there is a desire to create your own design, you want to know how to glue wallpaper yourself.
Features of choice
Wallpaper is a roll of materialdifferent materials. The standard width of the web is 53 and 106 cm, the length is 10 m. Their main purpose is to provide decorative design of walls. Additional functions of some types include sound absorption and increased thermal insulation. The state standard distinguishes three classes of wallpaper:
Types of wallpaper.By type, wallpaper is divided into smooth and textured; by type - embossed, profiled, velour, metallized, made of raw paper, decorated with natural substances and photo wallpaper. Embossed wallpaper includes embossed painted, with a rapport and embossed two-layer. Paper options are quite common, which are made of one or two layers of paper. They have high air permeability. The main disadvantages are low water resistance and accumulation of unpleasant odors. Increased water resistance is achieved by using wallpaper on a paper base such as duplex (two-layer), when the second layer is made of moisture-resistant material. Vinyl options are a canvas with a protective polymer coating. They can have a paper or non-woven base. Such material has sufficient strength and moisture resistance, which allows them to be washed with water. Non-woven wallpaper is made from a paper-like material, a mixture of natural and polymer fibers. Recently, paintable wallpaper has become widespread. Such examples are most often made on a paper base. However, wallpaper with a fiberglass base is also used.
Paintable wallpaper can be repainted several timestimes. They are white and are intended for painting with latex or water-based paint. Textile wallpaper on a fabric base looks very beautiful. In addition, you can find special types on sale: wallpaper on a natural base (cork, bamboo, etc.); metallized (with a metal layer or with a metal effect); leather; photo wallpaper; liquid wallpaper. According to the type of pattern, wallpaper is usually divided into primed, background and embossed. In primed wallpaper, the pattern is superimposed on pre-painted paper. Background wallpaper assumes only coloring without a pattern. Embossed have a relief volumetric pattern. Return to the table of contents</a>
Preparing the adhesive for wallpaper
Properly gluing wallpaper on the walls allowsstandard glue in the form of a dry mixture. This mixture is based on modified starch. The most common form of such synthetic starch is carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC glue). Increased adhesion to the wall covering is achieved by introducing an additive of methyl cellulose. To combat the formation of fungi and mold, bactericidal and antifungal compounds are introduced into the wallpaper glue.
Scheme for applying glue to wallpaper.Glue in the form of dry powder is sold in a package or by weight. The powder is diluted in water, in the concentration specified in the instructions for the glue. Usually, one pack of glue is diluted in 4-5 liters of water, and it is enough to glue 6-7 standard rolls of wallpaper 53 cm wide. Water is poured into a container, and the adhesive powder is added while stirring. The glue solution is kept for 15-20 minutes, after which it is thoroughly mixed until a homogeneous mass is obtained. If there are no lumps in the solution, the glue is ready for use. Return to the table of contents</a>
Preparing the wall for self-gluing
First of all, previously pasted wallpaper is removedor other non-solid coating. This is done manually or with a spatula. You can pre-wet the poorly peeling layers for 10-15 minutes. When working with a spatula, be careful not to damage the plaster on the wall. If the plaster on the wall is damaged, then the dents and cuts should be filled and rubbed down. The wall intended for gluing wallpaper should be primed over the plaster. If this is not done, there is a risk of dust appearing, which will lead to poor adhesion of the adhesive. It is best to apply a thin layer of primer mixture to such a wall. You can simply cover the entire surface of the wall with PVA glue diluted in water. As a result, the walls should be smooth and even. In addition, the wall should be dry. Return to the table of contents</a>
Marking and cutting
Calculation scheme for the area of the room for gluingwallpaper. Before gluing the wallpaper, you need to mark the upper boundary of its location (if the wallpaper is not glued to the ceiling). To do this, measure the required distance from the ceiling, and make marks at the corners. Then, using a painted construction cord, beat off a straight line on the wall between the marks. Such a line is drawn along the entire perimeter of the room. It is recommended to mark vertical lines on the walls with a step of about 1 m, which will allow you to control the verticality of the wallpaper strips. The lines are drawn using a plumb line. The number of wallpaper strips needed for one wall is calculated. The first strip is cut off, and the pattern on the next strip is aligned with it. The pattern on adjacent strips must match, so the second strip is cut taking into account the pattern (when aligning the pattern, wallpaper waste is possible). Thus, all the strips for gluing to one wall are cut and cut off. Return to the table of contents</a>
Glue wallpaper on plaster
Before gluing, it is necessary to close the windows to eliminate drafts.
Figure 1. The order of gluing wallpaper to the wall.When gluing wallpaper on the walls, you come across switches and sockets. In this case, you need to de-energize them and remove the cover from them by unscrewing the screws. (Fig. 1). After gluing the strip, a circle is cut in the wallpaper in place of the electrical point, the diameter of which is smaller than the removed cover. After fixing it in place, the border of the circle should be under the cover. Return to the table of contents</a>
Glue the wallpaper in the corners
The question is how to glue wallpaper correctly in the corner,occurs if the next wall also has a window located close to the corner. In this case, the strip is placed end-to-end with the first glued strip and is brought onto the next wall. The part of the strip located on the first wall is glued. Then a section is cut out in the strip that corresponds to the position and size of the window sill. The upper part of the strip is glued to the second wall. The lower part of the strip is carefully brought behind the radiator and glued.
Figure 2.Step-by-step process of gluing wallpaper to the wall. The excess strip of wallpaper that falls on the window sill is cut off with a knife. Smoothing the strip in inconvenient places is done with a brush or rag. A strip of wallpaper is cut along the ruler at the border of the window opening. The question of how to glue wallpaper above the window, door and behind the radiator is solved in the same way as for the wall surface. The required length of the strip is cut off and glued end-to-end to the adjacent strip. Matching the pattern is mandatory. The excess part of the strip is cut off with a knife along a ruler applied to the corresponding border of the opening (horizontal or vertical). Smoothing the wallpaper behind the radiator is done with a rag, with careful hand movements. Return to contents</a>
Additional recommendations
There are a few more recommendations to consider,helping with the work. It is better to glue the wallpaper together, which will allow one to glue the wallpaper at the top (near the ceiling), controlling the boundary line, and the other to work below, controlling the vertical. When applying the glue, the strip should be located on a horizontal surface (table or floor), and the strips can be folded in half without bending them. After applying the glue to the wallpaper, allow the glue to soak the strip for up to 10 minutes. (Fig. 2). When using non-woven wallpaper, glue can only be applied to the wall. Glue the strips, moving from the window to the door. If a large amount of glue gets on the roll or surface of the wallpaper, it should be removed immediately. The roller or brush used for smoothing the wallpaper should be constantly cleaned of glue that gets on them when processing the edges of the strips. Return to the table of contents</a>
Required Tools
To glue wallpaper to the walls, you should prepare the following tools:
Wallpaper pasting tools.
- paint roller;
- paint brush;
- putty knife;
- sandpaper;
- abrasive sandpaper;
- the meter line;
- roulette;
- level;
- plumb bob;
- knife;
- scissors;
- screwdriver.
The question of how to properly glue wallpaper is solved very simply. You need to be careful and attentive. The process of gluing wallpaper is accessible to anyone.
