Manufacturers today offer variouswallpaper options, but even among this variety, more effective and unusual ones stand out. These include liquid wallpaper. They are similar in appearance to plaster, but slightly different in composition. For many, this coating is still exotic, although in their qualities they are much superior to ordinary wallpaper. How, will it be easy to remove them later? If desired, such coatings can be removed from the wall and then applied to the wall in a completely different room without compromising quality. 
Liquid wallpaper helps to hide the unevenness of the wall. This coating not only looks like decorative plaster, but is also applied in a similar way. The mixture is diluted according to the manufacturer's instructions, then a wide metallic spatula is applied to the surface of the prepared wall. Wallpaper can be combined with each other, use as background ordinary vinyl, textiles. For sale, there are various options for such coatings, which can be easily removed with a spatula from the wall if necessary, then stored or used in another room. There is no quality loss, the surface remains beautiful and stylish. You can choose not only color, but also special additives.
Preparation for application
Seam filling scheme.Before you need to prepare the surface for work. For plasterboard walls, a preliminary priming is required, special attention should be paid to the joints between the slabs. Usually 2-3 coats of primer are used to ensure easy and quick wall decoration. How to apply liquid wallpaper to a painted wall? It all depends on the thickness of the paint. If the wall is professionally painted, the paint layer is small, and the surface is even, then the primer is not required before gluing the wallpaper. In other cases, priming is carried out, after which the wall is left to dry completely. Finishing is started within the first days after preparation, but not later. What if the walls are whitewashed? It is required to completely remove it, then use a primer. This will allow you to properly prepare the base, ensure the durability of the coating. A primer is also applied to the wooden walls to provide the necessary conditions for water absorption. Otherwise, the material will dry out extremely unevenly. A primer is also applied to plywood or chipboard, 2-3 layers are required. 
Stages of application of liquid wallpaper. The concrete wall must be inspected, it must be dry. After this, it must be primed with special compounds. To properly trim the walls, you need to prepare tools and materials:
- dry mix for liquid wallpaper;
- water;
- container for mixing the composition;
- trowel;
- smooth spatula;
- a spray for water;
- Special varnish (glossy or matt);
- roller and brush;
- to decorate the mixture can use glitters, chips and other substances.
Mixtures are chosen taking into account whichthe effect is necessary, what color solution is used for decorating the room. If it is preferable to combine different colors or materials, then you need to prepare paint tape and molding for finishing. Back to contents</a>
Preparation of liquid wallpaper
Liquid wallpaper how to apply to the surface? Before you start, you need to dilute the composition correctly. From the clear fulfillment of all conditions depends entirely on the quality of the coating, its durability. When self-preparation of the composition, it is necessary to observe the following conditions: 
Schemes of application of liquid wallpaper.
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How to put wallpaper on prepared walls?
Liquid wallpaper has antistatic properties,The dust on them will not settle. The question of how to apply liquid wallpaper is solved quite simply. The usual thickness of the coating is 1-2 mm. It is rather thin, but at the same time firm and even. The main requirement - the mixture should be applied evenly. To do this, use a metal spatula, the surface is recommended before aligning. If such work is not undertaken, then the protrusions and cracks will lead to the fact that the consumption of the mixture will be too large. A significant amount of the composition is required for the processing of corners, various protrusions, niches. Apply the mixture on the surface can be from any area, it is important only to operate properly with a spatula. If there is no experience, then it is best to practice on a piece of drywall. This will allow you to hone the movement, determine which layer is necessary. Loss of the mixture will not occur, as liquid wallpaper after the trial work can be easily removed in the surface and re-diluted with water to further decorate the walls. 
Spatulas for applying liquid wallpaper. When applying liquid wallpaper on the wall, the spatula should be moved gently, without straining the arm. The angle of inclination to the surface of the wall should be about 20 °, so that the mixture is distributed in the direction of movement of the hand. Observing such a simple condition, you can achieve easy and uniform application of the material. It is important that the application of the mass is uniform, too thin a layer of wallpaper will not reveal the entire charm of this coating and its rich texture, and a thick layer will only increase the expense, make repairs too expensive. Do not prepare only a small part of the solution and apply to a separate area. It is necessary to cover the walls in the room entirely, without taking breaks in a day or two. This simple condition will make it possible to transform the interior, making it more interesting. Transitions in individual sections will be invisible. If the coating is applied combined, it is necessary to pre-select a color that will perfectly blend in with other finishes. To protect another material, you can use a paint tape, which after the application of the mixture is removed, there remains only a flat joint. Usually it is masked by a beautiful molding. Back to contents</a>
Finishing
After all the surfaces in the room are ready,it is necessary to lightly sprinkle the wallpaper with ordinary water to ensure a uniform roughness of the entire coating. This is done by a conventional atomizer. Such work merely decorates the appearance of the wall, water splashing can not fix the cavities, rips, joints that have remained as a result of improperly executed finishes. That is why the application of liquid wallpaper is at the same time a simple operation, but requiring utmost attention and accuracy. To achieve a certain effect of the surface, it is possible during the kneading of the mixture to add sequins, chips, small pieces of cloth or fibers to it. After the surface dries, it is recommended to cover it with varnish. Sequins can be added directly to the lacquer. The wall is covered in 1 or 2 layers, a roller is used for this. Each layer must completely dry before the next one is applied. Lacquer will protect the material, it will give the coating strength, resistance to moisture, dirt, scratches. Wallpaper when used will be much easier to clean. Back to contents</a>
How can I extend the life of liquid wallpaper?
The application of liquid wallpaper is an opportunitycompletely change the interior of the room. To ensure a long service life, you must follow the rules of care for it. Most often, lacquer is used for protection. After the coating is completely dry, the wall is covered with a layer of varnish. The composition can be matte or glossy, it all depends on the desired effect. The rules of care also include the fact that the wall can be painted. Especially it is appropriate in the kitchen. In this case, they will not have to be washed. In other rooms, you can wallpaper if you want and wash, using a variety of household cleaning products for this. With the cleaning of liquid wallpaper, there is usually no problem. They are simple in operation, they are not demanding, they perfectly tolerate many negative influences. The cleaning of the surface is not so difficult. It is necessary to pour water into a simple household sprayer, then gently wash off the contamination without rubbing the surface. If the wall is not varnished, then you can not wet the wallpaper, as they are soaked. If the coating is to be removed, then a metallic sharp spatula is used, the surface is well macerated, after which the area behind the site is carefully removed. The surface of the wall after this remains intact, it will be possible after a short preparation to apply a new wall covering. Today, for the decoration of walls, various coatings can be used. One of the optimal and attractive options are liquid wallpaper, which by the method of application resemble plaster. The result is amazing, the room can be radically transformed. At the same time, you will not need much time to work, everything can be done on your own, saving on hiring an expensive brigade of workers.
