Almost everyone has to do this at some point.face such a problem as . To do it, you don't have to be a skilled designer. Of course, if you are not confident in your skills and abilities, you should contact specialists, but a large number of people prefer to do this work themselves.
Wallpaper ranks first among finishing materialswall materials, as they are easy to paste, practical and economical. In order to save not only the effort and time spent on redoing an incorrectly done job, but also money on spoiled material, it makes sense to master the technology of pasting paper wallpaper. Even if the wallpapering is done by an invited specialist, such knowledge will be useful for quality control of his work. The reasons why most consumers prefer paper wallpaper are obvious:
- they do not emit harmful impurities;
- Do not interfere with walls to breathe;
- relatively inexpensive.
They also have disadvantages: they are not resistant to dirt, and over time they fade and lose their brightness.
Varieties of paper wallpapers
It should be taken into account that the wallpaper is simply paper andpaper-based - not the same thing. Paper-based wallpaper has a coating of another material - vinyl (prevents air exchange!), fabric, velour, etc. Ordinary paper does not have such coatings. Paper wallpaper is produced in two varieties:
Diagram of types of paper wallpaper.
A special type of material for pasting- paintable wallpaper. They allow you to change the color scheme of your walls from time to time with minimal expense. There is no need to remove old wallpaper and put up new ones - just apply a new coat of paint. In their original state, they are usually unpainted. Return to contents</a>
Wallpapering your own hands
Necessary tools for wallpapering. To do this work yourself, you will need the following tools and materials:
- wallpaper in rolls;
- knife and scissors;
- roulette, pencil and plumb line;
- The brushes are narrow and wide;
- adhesive PVA, wallpaper paste and dishes for its breeding;
- spatula (preferably plastic), rollers - needle and pressure (for seams);
- sponge and soft cloth.
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Preliminary preparation of walls
Scheme of removing whitewash from walls. This is a rather labor-intensive process, it contains several stages:
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Sequence of wallpapering your own hands
First, dilute with water at room temperatureglue. It is necessary to follow the manufacturer's instructions, otherwise you may get an unpredictable result. Then the wallpaper is cut to length. If the pattern needs to be aligned, the roll is rolled out with the front side up, a piece of the required length is cut off. The roll is rolled out again next to it, the pattern is aligned, and then the next piece is cut off.
The main stages of wallpapering.You should start from the corner of the room adjacent to the window. At a distance from it equal to the width of the roll, a vertical line is beaten off using a plumb line. The first piece is pasted along this line. It is better to apply glue with a wide brush to the wallpaper, and not to the wall. Particular attention is paid to the edges of the pieces - they should be coated thoroughly. After coating, they should be left for a few minutes - the glue should be absorbed. It would be a good idea to coat the wall in the area of the joints with PVA glue diluted with water with a narrow brush. It is also useful to do this in the corners, as well as around the openings. PVA dries quickly, fixing the wallpaper and preventing it from coming apart at the joints. On the question of how to paste - overlapping or end to end. It has already been mentioned that the first method is only suitable for single-layer wallpaper made of thin paper, and the corresponding edge should be trimmed. The overlap should be facing the light, which will eliminate shadow stripes. In other cases, the wallpaper is pasted end-to-end. The wallpaper is smoothed with a soft cloth, a plastic spatula or a brush from the middle to the edges. If the bubbles that have formed are not smoothed out, they can be pierced with a needle in inconspicuous places. Drafts and artificial drying are unacceptable when pasting - they can simply peel off. Light-colored wallpaper requires special attention. It is necessary to monitor the cleanliness of your hands, and during the smoothing process, a clean sheet of paper should be placed under the rag or roller. If glue accidentally remains on the joints, it should be removed immediately with a slightly damp rag or sponge. The work is not that difficult, but it requires attentiveness, accuracy, excellent reaction and a good eye.</ ul>
