What surface can it be used on?When starting repair and construction work, it is necessary to plan it strictly. This means having a cost estimate, a list of necessary materials and tools. Strict planning and calculation will help reduce the time of its implementation and improve the quality.
The surface must be cleaned before applying liquid wallpaper.level and remove all minor defects. You can apply liquid wallpaper at home yourself. This is not a very difficult job. Availability of tools and materials, knowledge of application technology, maximum accuracy in work - these are the components of success. Since wallpaper is applied to various surfaces, the technology of its application is also different.
How to prepare walls and ceilings for wallpapering
Work surfaces must be cleaned,because they contain material residues. Liquid wallpaper contains water, it can be absorbed into the uncleaned surface and cause stains and spots. But it does not end there. This concept includes compaction and leveling with a primer, which, in addition, performs a protective function. It is advisable to apply it in three layers in order to obtain a smooth surface, and bring the places where there are depressions to the level of the main areas with a primer. Return to the table of contents</a>
Preparing walls for repair
Scheme of filling seams.For walls that have already been puttied, concrete or brick surfaces, one technology is used. The fact is that these surfaces are highly absorbent of liquids, so even applying a large amount of paint to them does not give an effect. To achieve this, it is necessary to get rid of irregularities using a gypsum mixture. Then prime and paint the surface twice. If there is none, the primer can be replaced with a mixture of paint and PVA glue in a ratio of 1 to 2. Then putty is applied. The mixture must be freshly prepared, at least 0.5 mm thick, so that defects do not appear underneath. Surfaces must be painted three times to prevent moisture penetration. How to prepare a base made of bare concrete in an unsatisfactory condition? Particular attention must be paid to a base made of bare concrete that has a high degree of wear. It must be plastered with cement mortar, which will create a protective layer for old peeling walls.
Scheme of plastering a wall using beacons.Preparing the walls of worn-out old-type rooms for applying liquid wallpaper. These walls are problematic in that the quality of the materials they were made of is questionable. Applying liquid wallpaper to them without preliminary preparation is fraught with a decrease in the quality of the work due to the possibility of stains and streaks of unknown nature appearing on them. It follows that the preliminary cleaning and protection of the base, which has already been mentioned above, must be especially thorough. For this purpose, the work surface is first treated with impregnation or primer, then two more layers of primer are applied, and only after that the surface is painted. Return to contents</a>
Preparation of plasterboard walls
When applying putty to the walls, you need to have inkeep in mind that it is applied to all surfaces, and not just to the joints where the gypsum concrete is attached to the walls. This is necessary so that the joints do not stand out from the general surface of the walls. After the walls have dried, they must be coated with a protective layer of white paint, since the putty is not a waterproof agent. If you used gypsum putty, then PVA glue should be added to the water-based paint in a ratio of 1 to 3. If the partitions were installed using black screws, then over time they may rust due to moisture, which will spoil the appearance of the wall covered with liquid wallpaper. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully prime the joints and screws with putty or oil paint.
Tools for rough finishing of wallsplaster. Particular attention should be paid to places where water leaked, which in the past were treated with copper sulfate. Such places must be treated with paint. How to prepare wooden surfaces for applying liquid wallpaper? Wooden products of all types are deformed, so they need a high-quality protective layer consisting of antiseptic treatment, primer and putty. How to prepare walls painted with paints of different shades for applying liquid wallpaper? This wall design was in fashion in the recent past. To prepare such walls for applying liquid wallpaper, it is necessary to putty them with gypsum mixtures, then paint with facade paint, add PVA to it in a ratio of 1 to 3. The preparatory work of various types of surfaces, which takes more than 50% of all efforts, is done. The walls are reliably protected from moisture penetration into the area where liquid wallpaper will be applied. Now it is necessary to properly prepare the mixtures and start applying them to the walls.
Before pasting the wall, you need to wash it thoroughly.prime. Pour the liquid wallpaper mixture into a container of the required size, having thoroughly mixed it beforehand so that the lumps disappear. Then, having carefully studied the instructions for diluting the mixture, combine it with water. Remember that the water should not be hotter than 30°C, and the ratio of water to paint is 6 liters of water per 1 kg of wallpaper. The mixture should be combined in the following order: first, decorative additives are poured in, in particular glitter, then the main part, that is, the mixture with wallpaper, is mixed with water while thoroughly stirring. Then the resulting mixture is left without air access, in a container tied with cellophane, or in a cellophane bag for 12 hours. After the required time, the mixture should acquire the consistency of thick dough. Return to contents</a>
How to apply liquid wallpaper to the surface
Materials and tools:
- liquid wallpaper;
- acrylic adhesive;
- putty knife;
- grater;
- an ironing board;
- spray.
How to apply liquid wallpaper?There are two ways to apply the mixture to the surface. The first method requires a spatula (grater, trowel). The second method requires a sprayer. The first method of applying liquid wallpaper results in smooth walls, while the second method results in relief walls. In the first case, the mixture is applied to the walls with a spatula in the direction from the light to the dark part at an angle of 15 degrees without pressing hard on the spatula. After 1.5 hours, it is necessary to go over it again, making the surface coating even. The second method is carried out by loading the mass into the sprayer tank. The mixture is sprayed onto the work surfaces, and a truly magnificent picture appears before the enchanted gaze of the apartment owner. If desired, acrylic glue can be applied to the liquid wallpaper for longer use, but this is not necessary, since they are already quite strong. Thus, having carefully prepared and diligently followed the advice on applying liquid wallpaper, you can improve the quality of life with your own hands by increasing its comfort.
