When carrying out renovation work in old houses, everyoneencounters surfaces covered with whitewash. How to glue wallpaper on whitewash? It takes a lot of time and effort to remove it from the surface. Also, everyone understands that wallpaper will not stick to a poorly prepared surface. Is it possible to glue wallpaper on whitewash?
The level of the prepared wall surface depends onquality of pasted wallpaper. In order to glue the canvas on whitewash, experienced craftsmen have developed some recommendations that will greatly facilitate the implementation of all processes. Therefore, in order to get a high-quality result, you should only follow the advice and take into account the nuances. In order to glue the wallpaper, it is imperative to inspect the entire surface of the base, check it for defects. The lime on the wall should hold very firmly, there should be no chips or cracks on its surface. Only in this condition of the surface can you glue the canvas on top, and as a result, they will have an excellent appearance and last long enough. There is a risk that during the application of the adhesive composition to the surface of the walls, the lime can absorb moisture and peel off over time. This can lead to the formation of bubbles on the surface or even to the fact that the wallpaper can fall off. In order to avoid this, it is worth doing a test. One canvas is glued to the whitewash, and for several days it is necessary to monitor its condition. If the result is satisfactory, then you can carry out a full-fledged repair.
Tools and materials that will be needed in the course of work
Necessary tools for wallpapering.
- rags;
- scraper or spatula to remove the whitewash layer;
- primer - it is better to give preference to acrylic;
- Adhesive, specially selected for the type of wallpaper used;
- old tulle or burlap;
- plumb bob;
- a whitening brush;
- roller and brush;
- container with clean water.
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Preparatory work
If it was decided to glue wallpaper over whitewash, it is worth itcarry out high-quality preparatory work. The first thing to start with is priming the walls. To do this, you should use a good acrylic primer with a deep penetrating effect, do not save on this material. After the first layer has dried completely, you need to re-apply the second layer, which should also dry. Using a primer, you can significantly increase the adhesion of the finishing material to the base. In order to protect the whitewash layer from too much moisture in the glue, you should choose a primer with a water-repellent property. This way, the lime layer will not be so susceptible to high humidity. Using a primer will protect the walls from the occurrence of fungi and mold. The final layer will be the application of glue diluted with water to the surface. If the whitewash is not in the best quality, it should be washed off the surface.
To remove whitewash, you can use a sponge ormesh cloth. To do this, use a brush or mesh cloth made of old tulle or burlap. A small section of the wall should be generously moistened with water; a hand sprayer can be used for this purpose. After moistening, the surface should be slightly saturated with water; ultimately, the layer of whitewash can be easily removed from the wall with a regular spatula or scraper. In order to remove whitewash from the base, you can use special washes that are sold in construction departments. Such products are applied to the surface and left for a while, after which the layer of whitewash can be easily removed from the surface with a scraper. If the whitewash holds firmly enough and there is no need to remove it, it is worth preparing it for applying a primer and subsequent wallpapering. Very often, lumps and graininess can be found on a limestone surface, which can even damage the top layer of wallpaper. In order to eliminate such minor defects, it is worth using sandpaper and using it to sand the surface in problem areas. When carrying out work, it is worth using protective equipment, a mask, so as not to inhale whitewash dust. Return to contents</a>
Recommendations for the selection of glue
To ensure that the wallpaper holds firmly, the wallpaperThe glue must be prepared strictly according to the instructions. In order to obtain a high-quality result, it is very important to choose the right glue. When buying glue, you cannot save money, since cheap material will not give the expected result. In order for the canvases to stick to the whitewash, it is necessary to use only high-quality material. For paper materials, one of the simplest options is suitable. This is due to the fact that the paper web does not have much weight, and it will stick to the surface quite firmly. To glue heavy wallpaper, vinyl, non-woven or fabric, you need to use glue that was developed specifically for these types of wallpaper. Such glue has improved technical qualities. Most often, PVA-based glue is used for non-woven and vinyl options, if the wallpaper is lighter, then methylcellulose-based glue can be used for them. The glue is prepared according to the instructions, which are indicated on the packaging by the manufacturer. It is important to very accurately follow the proportions and sequence, since improper preparation of the mixture can worsen the adhesive qualities of the solution. Depending on what wallpaper is used, the method of applying the glue will also depend. It can be either applied only to the wall, or only to the canvas, or applied to both the canvas and the wall. Return to contents</a>
How to glue wallpaper on whitewashing?
Wallpaper gluing technology.After the surface has completely passed the preparatory stage, you can start pasting. This stage can be divided into several main processes. First, you should cut the sheets of the required length, it is very important to leave allowances for the baseboards. If there is a possibility that the ceilings are uneven, after every few sheets you should try the length on the wall again, since, having cut all the sheets, it may turn out that they are short. Wallpaper is pasted with an allowance for the baseboard. After the sheet is completely dry, these allowances can be easily cut off. It is very important to soak the sheet well with glue. At the same time, you should make sure that the glue does not protrude onto the front side of the sheet, since it will be almost impossible to remove it. The only exception is non-woven wallpaper, they do not need to be lubricated, the adhesive solution is applied generously to the wall, and the sheet is applied on top. Any type of wallpaper must be glued end to end, no overlaps. Work begins from the window opening. Having glued the canvas to the surface with a roller or a dry cloth from the center to the edges, it is necessary to expel all air bubbles and smooth out the irregularities. Any canvases, both paper and non-woven, can be glued to the whitewash. But it is worth noting that non-woven ones will hide all the roughness and unevenness of the base much better. Due to the pattern and texture, such products will hide all the flaws and decorate the premises, giving it novelty and freshness. Heavy wallpaper should be glued together. If there is no practical experience in this work, it is worth studying the recommendations or using advice. It is also worth giving preference to those products where you do not need to match the pattern: this way, gluing wallpaper to whitewash is much easier and, in addition, there will be significantly less waste.
