A variety of modern goods for repairsurprises and amazes. Thanks to the latest developments and technologies, almost every apartment has non-woven wallpaper on the walls. How to properly glue them, we will consider in this material.
Non-woven wallpaper has many advantages: it is durable, holds its shape well, can be painted, and visually evens out the wall.
Preparing for pasting
Before you start renovating your apartment oranother room, you need to decide on the material. One of the most advantageous materials today is non-woven wallpaper. The positive side is the fact that they can be painted. And you can do this repeatedly. This type is suitable for different rooms, since non-woven wallpaper is not afraid of moisture and is easy to wash. If you get tired of the appearance of the walls, they can be easily repainted in any shade you like, and this will take much less time, money and effort than re-gluing.
The structure of layers of non-woven wallpaper.If the room to be papered is large, then wallpaper 1.06 m wide is best. If the room is small, then 0.53 m is perfect. For best results, the walls must be smooth, dry and free of old finishing materials. It is worth keeping in mind that if you leave the old dark-colored wallpaper and glue light-colored non-woven wallpaper on top of it, the dark pattern will show through due to the properties of the non-woven material. When the walls are leveled, you must turn off all electrical appliances that can create drafts. These can be air conditioners or fans. It is also worth remembering that you must close all windows and doors for best results. You need to cut the wallpaper after measuring the height of the room. Do not forget about allowances. The floor must be covered with polyethylene or other clean material. This is especially important for light and monochromatic shades.
To glue non-woven wallpaper you needbuy special glue. If a spot appears somewhere when cutting strips, it can spoil the entire appearance of the room. This is especially important for plain or light wallpaper. The main thing is not to forget to leave "allowances" of five centimeters at the top and bottom. This is necessary so that after pasting the entire surface, you can evenly cut off the excess wallpaper. After properly cutting the strips, pasting non-woven wallpaper will not be difficult. Moreover, they can be left as is, or you can paint them in any color you like. Preparing the glue is not particularly difficult. You need to pour dry glue into the required amount of water at room temperature, stirring constantly. Initially, it is better to take less water and, if the solution is thick, add it little by little. Experienced decorators do not pay attention to the proportions indicated on the box with glue. After all, if they are followed, the glue turns out to be liquid and will not be able to hold the wallpaper. That is why it is recommended to take less water and, with further addition, bring the mixture to the state of sour cream or thick jelly. If everything works out, the wallpaper will hold for a long time without additional gluing. Return to contents</a>
Necessary materials
To paste non-woven wallpaper you will need the following tools and materials:
Tools for gluing non-woven wallpaper.
- non-woven wallpaper (narrow or wide, plain or patterned - the difference depends only on taste and preference);
- special non-woven adhesive;
- Capacity for glue (plastic pallet for uniform application of glue on the roller);
- A wide brush or roller on a long handle to apply glue to the wall;
- Narrow brush for gluing edges;
- A special plastic spatula or roller (for smoothing on the wall, "smoothing" the joints);
- building level;
- Roulette for cutting;
- pencil;
- construction knife;
- glue stick;
- plastic bucket.
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The process of sticking non-woven wallpaper
To glue non-woven wallpaper with your own hands, you need to approach the whole process correctly:
Scheme for gluing non-woven wallpaper to walls.
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Final work
At the final stage, you should remember that gluing non-woven wallpaper with your own hands is not difficult. The main thing is to follow all the rules. The main points to remember:
- work indoors without drafts;
- Apply glue evenly to the walls slightly wider than the strip;
- if an undesirable overlap occurs, it can be cut off neatly;
- cut on a clean surface, it is better to cover the floor with polyethylene;
- after the work is finished, check all joints and edges, if necessary, glue with additional glue.
If all these rules are taken into account, the renovation will seem like a vacation, and the result will please the eye for many years.
