For a long time now, everyone has heard of such a name asnon-woven wallpaper. They are very popular among the population, and usually those who start cosmetic repairs in their apartment choose this type of wallpaper. How to glue non-woven wallpaper on a paper base, this is what will be discussed further.
Vinyl wallpaper looks very good on walls,but they require proper gluing. At first glance, it seems that gluing walls with this type of wallpaper is quite difficult. However, gluing vinyl wallpaper is not at all difficult.
Instructions for gluing vinyl wallpaper
Return to Contents</a>Preparation of wall surfaces Surfaces withwallpaper. It is necessary to remove all old wallpaper. A special solution for removing wallpaper can be of great help in this matter. It is mixed with water and applied with a soft sponge. To allow it to take full effect, it is left for 10-15 minutes. After that, the remaining wallpaper is removed from the wall surface with a spatula. A steam cleaner is used for better removal. The latter is used more often in cases where it is also impossible to remove the coating "dry". New and porous gypsum surfaces. In this situation, the first thing to do is apply a primer intended exclusively for gypsum. It is permissible to use a primer for glue. This procedure is carried out approximately a day (at least) before gluing the wallpaper. This will protect the wall surface from subsequent damage. If the surfaces in the room are made of gypsum boards, then their priming is mandatory.
The walls need to be treated with primer.Painted walls. If the wall surfaces are painted, clean them with a detergent (purchased ready-made in the store) and wash off with clean water. Then treat the wall with a plaster compound. This is done before gluing the vinyl to the wall. Wet surfaces. Before pasting the wallpaper strips, the walls are treated with a primer compound for wet walls, observing the drying time of the primer (indicated on the package). Important: Before starting to wallpaper the room, make sure that the wall surfaces in the room are dry and clean, and also, importantly, smooth. If some irregularities are clearly visible on them, they must be eliminated by means of putty. In case of minor irregularities, it is permissible to use foam wallpaper, which will mask all the flaws. If cracks and holes are found, they are cleaned and putty filled. Cracks are covered with masking tape and only then the wall surface is leveled with putty. The completely dried putty is processed with sandpaper, wiping off dust with a damp cloth, since it is possible to glue non-woven wallpaper only on a dust-free and leveled wall. Return to the table of contents</a>Preparation of wallpaper material
Wallpaper gluing scheme.It should be noted that pasting with vinyl covering also requires its preparation. The first strip is prepared as follows. Measure the wall in height, not taking into account the height of the baseboard. The resulting distance plus a 5-10 cm segment is measured on the unrolled roll and cut using a stationery knife or large sharpened scissors. If the covering does not have a pattern, then measure and cut off a certain number of strips by applying the first strip. If there is a pattern, constantly monitor its direction. If it is necessary to join the pattern, the entire roll is not cut at once. It is better to do this as needed. Gluing wallpaper strips on a paper backing
The order of wallpapering.Wallpaper is glued from the window opening (while monitoring the temperature conditions so that wrinkles and bubbles do not form). Drying of vinyl covering lasts for 24 hours. Artificial drying or a draft can cause them to peel off. The optimal temperature for gluing is normal room temperature, that is, + 23 º. Using a plumb line, draw a line vertically, stepping back 50 cm from the window. Leave the strips lying face down and begin to prepare the adhesive solution. The glue is prepared simply - usually the powder is diluted in cold water (the proportions are indicated on the package). Wait a few minutes for the adhesive flakes to swell and dissolve completely. After this, apply the composition to the first half with a brush, fold the strip in half and move on to the other half. Usually the strips are not even smeared with glue, pasting only the wall surface. However, when pasting hard-to-reach places, it is possible to apply glue directly to the material. The remaining strips are glued in the same way. In this case, make sure that the joints do not form voids. Important: when pasting wallpaper with a pattern, each subsequent strip is carefully measured according to the previous one, and it immediately becomes clear whether the pattern is suitable or needs to be shifted a little. Experts recommend applying glue to the strips that are laid on top of each other. But this method is applicable only to thin paper (not expensive) coverings. If we are talking about pasting with vinyl material, then this should not be done. In the process of pasting, make sure that the glue does not stain the front side. Keep a dry cloth at the ready. Having figured out the intricacies of working with vinyl, everyone can cope with the process on their own. The main thing is to adhere to the existing rules.
