How to glue non-woven wallpaper?Many people ask themselves this question after having already bought several heavy but very beautiful rolls. It is more difficult to work with this material than with ordinary paper. Therefore, before buying, it is worth considering whether it is worth buying less expensive but easier to work with wallpaper.
Non-woven wallpaper differs from paper wallpaper not only in structure, but also in the method of gluing. The answer to this question can be found by reviewing the pros and cons of non-woven wallpaper.
A few words about the merits and demerits
The term "non-woven wallpaper" is a collective one.There are wallpapers made entirely of non-woven fabric. In others, only the base is made of non-woven fabric, and the front side is made of vinyl. Non-woven fabric is called "improved paper" because this non-woven material is made of cellulose and polymers. Just like paper, this material has many positive characteristics.
Scheme of vinyl wallpaper with non-woven base.
Still unsure about your choice and afraid that gluing wide non-woven wallpaper is difficult? There is some truth in this, but here is something else to think about:
The main advantage of gluing wide non-woven wallpaper is the reduction in the number of joints.
Another advantage will be of interest to those wholikes to change wallpaper in the house often. It is much easier to remove non-woven fabric from the wall than regular paper wallpaper. Have you familiarized yourself with the features of non-woven material and decided to buy several rolls? Just do not forget to check that the code on the rolls matches: otherwise, the color shades may differ in each roll. Now it's time to think about how and what you will need for this. Return to the table of contents</a>
Preparation for gluing
In order not to be distracted from gluing during the work, all the necessary tools should be prepared in advance. You will need:
To glue non-woven wallpaper, you need to buy special glue.
It is not difficult to prepare the wall yourself, andIt is easier to glue wallpaper with a partner. Therefore, before starting work, it would be a good idea to enlist some friendly support. The work begins with preparing the wall. The old coating is removed from it. If the wall is uneven, has chips or large cracks, then it is recommended to fill them with putty. Then the wall should be covered with a primer. It will help not only to strengthen the adhesion of the wall and finishing material, but also reduce the amount of glue. When the wall is completely dry, you can proceed to the main stage of the work. Return to the table of contents</a>
How to correctly and quickly paste non-woven wallpaper
Before starting work, dilute the glue.How to do this is usually written on the packaging. It is important to ensure that the mixture is not too thick or too liquid. While the glue is setting, you should cut out the wallpaper. Of course, you can cut off a new strip after pasting the previous one, but such a fuss will take too much time, so first, cut it out. On the wall, mark with a pencil the place where the first wallpaper will be attached. This should be the corner located next to the window. Using a plumb line, draw a vertical line on the wall. It is needed so that the wallpaper does not “fall on its side”, because in many apartments the floor and ceiling are not always parallel. Cut off a strip of the required length, then measure and cut off the next one. When cutting, you need to leave 5-10 centimeters above the measurement. If the walls are uneven, these centimeters will be very useful. The excess can be cut off with a knife. When all the pieces are cut, start pasting.
Technology of wallpapering a room.
For those who have already encountered wallpapering,the question often arises: what is the right thing to do? Should the non-woven fabric be glued end-to-end or overlapped? The answer is clear: dense, heavy material can only be glued end-to-end. Then the joints of the wallpaper will be invisible. Even in the corners, which are often uneven, overlapping is not allowed. The excess is cut off after the wallpaper has completely dried. Return to contents</a>
Nuances you need to know
Any job is easier to do if you familiarize yourself with itwith little tricks. Here are some of these techniques that will help you achieve the perfect look of your walls after you have pasted wide non-woven wallpaper on them. These recommendations, which make the process easier, will help you achieve the perfect result:
Recommended order for gluing wallpaper in a room.
Don't forget to monitor your work fromthe far end of the room. It is very difficult to notice mistakes close up. Today, you can find seamless wallpaper 3 meters wide on sale. The pattern for pasting them is different from the usual one. Such wallpaper is rolled out on a wall coated with glue not from top to bottom, but from one corner to another. At the same time, you will have to make sure that the upper edge of the covering lies flat against the ceiling. It is better to hire professional craftsmen for such work.
