Among the materials that are used forinterior decoration, liquid wallpaper is becoming increasingly popular. The process of applying it to walls is not complicated, but as in any work, there are some nuances that you need to know.
Types of directions for applying liquid wallpaper.
A few words about the material
Liquid wallpaper has an undeniable advantagebefore traditional roll material. The method of application to the walls and the final result make them similar to decorative plaster. Various decorative fillers and dyes contained in the mixture allow obtaining surfaces of different colors and textures. Wallpaper can be combined, and applications can be made on the walls. Any base is suitable for application: brickwork, plasterboard, cement, concrete, clay, wood and other surfaces. In addition, the surfaces can have a variety of shapes, even very complex ones. After applying the material, the wall looks monolithic, without joints. If damage to the wallpaper occurs as a result of mechanical action, it can be easily repaired by applying a little mixture to this place.
Stages of applying liquid wallpaper.If you apply varnish to the base layer, it will strengthen the surface, increase its moisture resistance, and make it possible to wash the walls. You don't need a complicated tool to work with liquid wallpaper. You will need:
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A well-prepared surface is half the battle
need to be placed directly on the wall.Due to their elasticity, they make minor defects invisible, but to get a good result, the surface must be prepared before finishing. Old wallpaper and peeling plaster must be removed, and the walls must be carefully examined. Deep cracks that are found are expanded and filled. Noticeable depressions and bumps are leveled as much as possible. The walls must be cleared of objects that can subsequently be painted over by the wallpaper. This is especially true for metal elements, which can become rusty if moisture gets on them. If it is impossible to remove these objects, they must be covered with paint that does not dissolve in water. This can be PF enamel, latex or oil paint.
Scheme for checking the evenness of a wall.The base for liquid wallpaper should be a solid surface. To do this, it must be treated with a primer. The best option is a white or colorless deep-penetrating agent. Thanks to this, the walls will not only be strengthened, but also protected from moisture. The final stage in preparing the walls is to roughen them. Liquid wallpaper can be immediately applied to walls covered with starting putty or unsanded plaster. The smooth surface must be treated with a primer that contains quartz dust. You can make such a composition yourself. Mix ordinary primer with quartz or marble dust. You can use the finest sand. Pre-sift it through a sieve. Roughness will make it easier to apply the mixture to the walls and will save material. The mass will be distributed evenly, there will be no gaps on it. It will be more difficult to distribute the mass over a smooth surface, it may begin to "stretch" behind the tool. Return to the table of contents</a>
We prepare the solution correctly
Scheme of preparing a wall for applying liquid wallpaper.To prepare liquid wallpaper, you will need a container and water. You should use no more than one package at a time, so the container should be selected in accordance with this volume. To make it easier to work, it is better to take a round shallow vessel. Mix the solution only with your hands, the use of mechanical devices is strictly excluded. Therefore, it is better to take warm water. The water temperature does not affect the material in any way, it is just more comfortable and easier to prepare the solution in warm water. You should also not worry about your health. There are no harmful substances in the mixture. The contents of the package are poured into a container and filled with water. The mixture is thoroughly mixed until a homogeneous mass is obtained. If necessary, water is added in small portions of 100-150 ml. The result should be a mixture resembling thick cream. If you make it thicker, it will be very difficult to apply, and liquid will flow down the wall. Liquid wallpaper should be prepared for application in advance. According to the instructions, the mixture should stand for some time. If you plan to use decorative additives, they should be poured into a container with water first and mixed, and then the base should be added. This method will ensure an even distribution of the decor. Return to contents</a>
Features of application
The process of applying liquid wallpaper to the wall can becompare with making a sandwich with frozen butter. If you spread the butter thinly, you won't feel its taste. If you put a thick piece, it will simply fall off the bread. The same with wallpaper. If the applied layer is too thin, the base will show through, which will affect the final result. Applying a thick layer of mortar can lead to cracks after drying and to excessive material consumption. The optimal layer thickness is no more than 2 mm. using a spatula. It should be smooth and even. Hand movements should be without tension. The tool should be placed at a slight angle relative to the wall. The wallpaper mixture is forced out by the spatula in the direction of movement. Do not press on the tool so that the mass is not pressed. Immediately after application, the coating should be loose. The surface to be treated should be at eye level; squatting or rising on tiptoes is not recommended. If you need to treat the lower part of the wall, it is better to squat, the upper part - stand on a chair or ladder. It is important not to stop working until the material has been applied to the entire wall. This will help to avoid various defects in the coating. After processing a small area, it is necessary to carefully check it. The base should not show through the new coating, there should be no breaks, bumps or drips. If any defect is noticed, it will have to be corrected. The wallpaper will dry for at least a day. The time will depend on the temperature and humidity. After the coating has dried, it is ready for further use. Return to contents</a>
Fighting damage
If the wallpaper on the wall is damaged or there is a problemIf it is necessary to remove a small part for some work, then this place should be moistened with clean water. It is better to use a sprayer. The soaked wallpaper is removed with a spatula and collected in a clean container. After the repair work on a section of the wall is completed, it is primed with 2-3 layers. Each subsequent layer can be applied only after the previous one has completely dried. When the primer dries, the edges of the wallpaper around the exposed area are soaked with a sprayer. The wallpaper that was removed from the wall before the repair is diluted with water until a thick mass is obtained and applied to the wall with a spatula. During application, it is necessary to try to rub the edge of the coating on the wall with the newly applied layer. After the repaired area dries, it will become invisible against the general background of the wall.
