When we glue wallpaper ourselves, we don’t just decoratethe room to your taste, but also save money. The diverse design of the material allows you to implement any artistic solution. In order to do high-quality self-pasting, you will need to follow the technology, patience and accuracy. The durability of the coating largely depends on the quality of the material being pasted, the preparation of the walls and the correct choice of glue.
For quick gluing you will need high-quality wallpaper: paper, non-woven and vinyl.
Types of coatings and glues
The following types of wallpaper are common:
- paper, on which the drawing is rolled;
- vinyl, obtained by the method of gluing PVC on the basis of paper;
- coatings based on non-woven fabric;
- materials having a glossy surface;
- washable coverings.
Opaque base of non-woven wallpaperallows you to hide all the unevenness of the wall. Vinyl wallpaper is the most durable. Patterns applied to the material can be machine or hand (more expensive). With machine printing, the colors of the rolls in a batch are the same. With hand work, the colors of the patterns in the rolls may vary. Wallpaper glue is purchased together with rolls. Regular wallpaper is glued with any glue, for heavy types of coating, concentrated glue is used. Washable, vinyl, metallized types of coatings are glued with a strong glue containing fungicide. Such glue prevents the development of mold on the walls during the long drying period of the materials. Return to the table of contents</a>
Instruction on wall gluing
Before you start pasting, you need to preparefor work the surface of the walls. Old paper wallpaper is moistened with a soap solution, to which a little glue is added. Thick paper is cut for better penetration of the liquid. After soaking, the old coating is removed using a metal spatula. If the walls are painted with enamel, they are cleaned with coarse sandpaper. Whitewash and water emulsion are soaked and cleaned with a spatula. If the whitewash has a thin layer, it is washed off with hot water using a sponge. The surface of the walls, removing irregularities, is putty and plastered. About the base itself prepared for pasting, you need to know that it must be leveled, cleaned and dried.
Wallpaper pasting tools. Wallpaper can have different combination options, information about this can be obtained from the marking on the insert. The following tools are required for the work:
- roulette;
- meter;
- Roller used for seaming;
- a shear knife and scissors;
- building level and plumb bob;
- roller;
- container for glue;
- sponge and rags,
Materials:
- wallpaper;
- wallpaper glue.
Pasting is done on pre-prepared walls. Performing the following steps in order, we glue the wallpaper with our own hands:
The process of wallpapering.
When working, an important point is pasting such difficult places as corners. When pasting corners, follow these rules:
Wallpaper pasting sequence.
Similarly, using the appropriate glue, you can paste vinyl wallpaper on the walls. The bubbles on the vinyl sheets are pierced with a needle and, displacing the glue, they are glued to the wall. Return to the table of contents</a>
Pasting with non-woven fabric
Pasting the walls with a non-woven covering (1.06 m wide) allows you to hide defects. Such wallpaper can be designed for painting. For pasting work, you will need the following tools:
- laser level;
- roulette;
- a roller having a long pile;
- brush;
- plastic spatula;
- knife;
- bucket;
- sponge.
Materials:
- glue;
- wallpaper coating.
We work in this order:
Scheme for gluing non-woven wallpaper to walls.
When we glue wallpaper with our own hands, the process of pastingand subsequent drying should be carried out indoors. Non-woven covering is afraid of drafts, although not as much as vinyl. Non-woven material is easier to work with, as it is flexible and does not require applying glue to the glued canvas. If the material on a non-woven base is intended for painting, it can be painted immediately after drying. To successfully complete the work, you need to choose the right glue for each type of wallpaper and dilute it in accordance with the instructions. Pasting should be done according to technology, working carefully and accurately. It is convenient to glue wallpaper together, but one person can easily cope with such work. Independent decoration done according to technology will make the room cozy and beautiful for a long time.</ ul>
