Self-adhesive wallpaper cannot be called a new thingthe building materials market. After the coating appeared, after some time it was undeservedly forgotten. Presumably, this happened because the color range was a little limited. But today, before gluing self-adhesive wallpaper, you can use the wide range presented in stores. Coatings of this type also have a variety of textures, which allows you to choose something special for the interior.
Self-adhesive wallpaper allows you to mount it on the wall without using glue.
Types of self-adhesive
As the main difference of the so-calledSelf-adhesive is a special layer on the back of the coating, which allows the material to be mounted on the base without using glue. The adhesive layer has a dense protection in the form of a film, while the outer decorative top layer can be made on the basis of PVC, fabric or cork.
Self-adhesive wallpapers are divided into matte,glossy, fabric. The first type is represented by a matte or shiny coating that stretches well. But fabric wallpaper looks very presentable and most often has a pattern. The last type of coating is represented by a cork-based material, which can perform not only a decorative function, but also soundproofing. The cork-based material also acts as a heat insulator, the area of use of this coating is quite wide. It is very easy to care for such wallpaper: you need to use a damp cloth or a vacuum cleaner. Self-adhesive wallpaper can be glued in rooms with high humidity, moreover, the coating copes with mechanical impacts quite well. For this reason, types of PVC wallpaper are great for decorating walls in the kitchen, bathroom or bathroom. In some cases, it is advisable to use self-adhesive wallpaper in a child's room. The uniqueness of such wallpaper lies in its versatility, which is expressed in the ability to glue the material not only to the walls, but also to furniture, combining decor options. Return to Contents</a>
Preparatory work
Scheme of gluing self-adhesive coatingsdiffers from that used with paper or vinyl wallpaper. Self-adhesive is easy to attach. However, you will still have to prepare the surface by leveling it and cleaning it from dust. There should be no oil residue on the bases. The walls will need to be primed. The following materials and tools will be needed to carry out the work:
Tools for gluing self-adhesive wallpaper.
- roulette;
- level;
- scissors;
- soft roller;
- knife for working with linoleum;
- pencil.
In order for the self-adhesive base to beis fixed correctly and evenly, first it is necessary to make markings with a plumb line. This must be done on the wall, stepping back from the corner, you can also use a level, which will allow you to draw a strictly vertical line. This must be done in such a way that the other edge of the canvas slightly goes onto the wall adjacent to the corner. Next, you need to determine the height of the wall, adding about 5 cm for a reserve. This method should be used only if the canvas does not have to be adjusted to the pattern. If the strips need to be combined, it is preferable to do this before cutting, otherwise it may turn out that there is not enough material. Return to the table of contents</a>
The technology of gluing self-adhesive wallpaper
The next stage is where the main events begin.Features of installation. In order to properly strengthen the strip, you cannot immediately get rid of the entire protective layer. Initially, you need to bend the top of the canvas a little, but not more than 20 cm. The sheet must be applied to the wall and leveled according to the marking line, then you should gradually start gluing the wallpaper, tirelessly smoothing it in different directions. You need to move from the central part to the edges. You can use a clean rag in the process, which can be replaced with a soft roller or spatula. You cannot force the wallpaper to stretch, as this will change its geometry. As a result, there will be an overlap at the seams.
Scheme for gluing self-adhesive wallpaper.During the gluing process, you may encounter the problem of air bubbles, which you have to get rid of by force, driving them out from under the canvas. Of course, it can be difficult to glue self-adhesive wallpaper without such errors, but if you encounter such circumstances, you can get rid of them using a regular needle. To do this, you need to pierce the bubble, and then smooth out the defective area with a rag. Wallpaper that is attached to the walls without the use of glue is highly durable. The shades of such coatings have excellent color rendering, in addition, the surface of the wallpaper is resistant to alkaline and acid solutions. Among the disadvantages, we can highlight the extremely thin base, which concerns the case if the wallpaper is made of PVC. This is reflected in the fact that all the unevenness of the walls after pasting with such wallpaper will be visible. The solution to this problem is to use plasterboard walls and partitions as a base for the material. Only then will it be possible to get a perfectly smooth coating. If you want to save money when buying self-adhesive wallpaper, you should avoid cork and fabric materials, as they are quite expensive. But if you consider that they can last up to 20 years, this cannot be called a big disadvantage, as you will be able to save on repairs. When choosing a covering, pay attention to the fact that self-adhesive wallpaper still does not look as presentable as non-woven or vinyl analogues. In addition, if you fail to glue a strip of wallpaper that is mounted without a mixture the first time, then it is unacceptable to tear it off. All other types of wallpaper can be re-glued as soon as the master notices a defect.
