You need to approach the finishing of the ceiling very carefullyresponsible, since it is the largest surface in the room, constantly in sight. One of the most interesting ways of decoration is to wallpaper the ceiling.
Scheme of pasting ceiling with wallpaper. They are able not only to decorate the surface, but also to hide many defects, besides, they are economical and serve for more than one year. They can be repainted up to 10 times.
The choice of wallpaper: materials, dimensions
Ceiling painting technology.Paintable wallpaper can completely change the mood of the room, making it more comfortable. Using panels with different structures will allow you to divide the room into zones. This is especially important for small apartments, where one room can have a living room and a dining room or an office and a bedroom. Not all wallpaper can be used to decorate the ceiling. The panels should be thicker and heavier than other models. They can have a smooth or textured surface. A variety of textured patterns allows the wallpaper to fit organically into any interior. As for the composition, there are three main types: paper, non-woven and fiberglass. All of them are treated with a special compound, which increases their moisture resistance. This is what makes it possible to repaint them many times. The width of paintable wallpaper is 60 cm, 1 m and more. The use of wide stripes is advantageous because the pasted ceiling looks more monolithic. It has much fewer seams. However, it is worth noting that narrow panels are easier to glue. Return to contents</a>
Preparing for Ceiling
Pasting the ceiling is a complex process that requires careful preparation.
Preparing the ceiling for painting:a - cleaning from the solution with a scraper, b - smoothing with a flat, c - smoothing with a hoist. First of all, you need to decide on the type of wallpaper for painting and its width. In accordance with this, the glue is selected. Increased attention is paid to the choice of glue. Each type of wallpaper for painting is characterized by its own characteristics, so the right choice of glue is half the success. For paper-based wallpaper, regular glue is suitable. Glass fiber or non-woven wallpaper should be glued with a stronger composition that can hold a lot of weight. On the packaging of the glue, manufacturers always indicate the type of wallpaper for which it is intended. It should be remembered that for walls, glue is prepared in accordance with the instructions. For the ceiling, the solution should be thicker. In addition to wallpaper and glue, for work you need:
- capacity for breeding of glutinous composition;
- roller;
- scissors;
- roulette;
- cord and chalk;
- brush;
- primer.
You need to start with preparing the surface. If thin wallpaper is chosen for painting, the surface must be prepared with special care so that the finished result does not disappoint.
Ceiling layout diagram for the first panelwallpaper with a ruler. All old coating should be completely removed. All cracks, unevenness and other defects on the surface should be putty and sanded. The finished ceiling is treated with a deep penetration primer. Thanks to this, the wallpaper will hold better. The question of how to properly glue the ceiling is very important. Each stage of the work requires careful execution. In order for the wallpaper for painting to lie evenly and the result is pleasing to the eye, it is necessary to mark the initial strip. To apply a guide to the ceiling, you need to move away from the wall 5-6 cm less than the width of the strip. For example, if the width of the roll is 60 cm, then the indent from the wall should be 54-55 cm. Marks are made at both ends of the room, between which a cord rubbed with chalk is pulled. It is slightly pulled down and released sharply. The resulting strip is the border along which the strip will be glued. Return to contents</a>
Sequence of work
Wallpapering the ceiling together.Pasting the ceiling will be much faster and easier if you have an assistant nearby. Cut a strip of the required length from the roll. To make it easier, you can leave a small reserve. All excess can be easily cut off with a sharp knife after finishing the work. Further actions depend on the type of wallpaper. Paper wallpaper should be handled with care. It quickly gets wet from the glue, can deform and tear. Therefore, first, glue is applied to the ceiling, going beyond the edge of the marking by 5-10 cm. This is necessary so that the edge of the wallpaper sticks well along the entire length. Now you can spread the canvas, making sure that there are no gaps. To make it easier to work, the canvas is folded "accordion" so that the glued parts are laid on top of each other. The folded strip is easier to hold and align along the edge, especially at the beginning. To prevent the accordion from wrinkling and make it easier to hold, you can use additional support: a cardboard roller, a round stick. Pasting starts from the edge of the wall. The sheet is applied to the ceiling and pressed down a little. Gradually moving along the markings, you should carefully level the sheet with a roller. You need to level from the middle to the edges, driving out air and excess glue. There is no need to rush, the strip must be carefully leveled. The next one is glued in the same way. Wallpaper for painting should be laid out end to end so that the joints are not visible in the finished form. The edges of the strips should be well greased with glue, carefully straightened and pressed harder. If non-woven or fiberglass wallpaper for painting is selected, then in this case the glue is applied only to the ceiling. Otherwise, the pasting process is no different from working with paper wallpaper. In the place where the chandelier is attached, you need to make a cross-shaped cut on the canvas with a sharp knife. Pull the wires through it. Subsequently, the cut will be completely covered by the chandelier bowl. Excess wallpaper is cut off using a spatula and a construction knife. The strip is pressed to the corner with a spatula and cut along it with a knife. The pasted ceiling must dry completely. Only then can it be painted. To give the finished ceiling a finished look, it is recommended to use a ceiling plinth. A wide variety of sizes and structures allows you to choose a material for any interior.
