The process of wallpapering is a very important partany repair. This stage of work is the main background for creating any interior and room decor. It is very important to choose the right type of wallpaper, calculate their quantity and perform the right actions.
Wallpaper gluing scheme.
Kinds and features of wallpaper
Modern range of finishing materialsis very wide. It allows consumers to choose any product according to their taste and budget. The basic rules for each work process depend on the characteristics of the type of wallpaper. Wallpaper for room decoration can be:
- paper;
- textile;
- non-woven fleece;
- vinyl;
- liquid;
- glass walls.
Table of advantages and disadvantages of each oftypes of wallpaper. Paper wallpaper is suitable only for dry rooms. It is breathable, can be glued with any glue, is inexpensive, has a wide range of patterns and colors, but is damaged by moisture and fades in the sun. The gluing process is very fast, because such wallpaper can become soggy from a thick layer of glue and its long impregnation. Textile wallpaper consists of a paper backing on which there is an artificial or natural canvas. Silk, viscose, and linen are used in the manufacturing process. The color range is extensive and can satisfy the tastes of any buyer. Their texture allows you to imitate a solid fabric wall in the decor of the room, but such beauty is vulnerable to mechanical damage. To glue this wallpaper, you need an ideal flat surface, otherwise any defects will be very noticeable. Non-woven fabric is a combined material that contains special fibers and cellulose. Wallpaper based on it is stronger than paper. They do not stretch or shrink during work and drying. When working with them, it is necessary to apply glue directly to the wall, to which dry cuts from the roll are then applied.
In addition to their aesthetic qualities, vinylThe wallpaper is resistant to moisture, mold and mildew, and is also practical, reliable and easy to clean. The vinyl type is a layer of fabric or paper with a layer of PVC film on top. This material for finishing rooms is very durable, invulnerable to fungi and resistant to wear. It is recommended for use in rooms with uneven corners, decorative protrusions and walls with a relief surface. Very simple and easy to care for. Liquid wallpaper is excellent in its antistatic properties and ability to breathe. It perfectly fills cracks and places where frames, baseboards, trims adjoin the walls. The surface takes on a soft and pleasant to the touch structure. Glass wallpaper or fiberglass wallpaper is one of the most modern types of materials. They can last for many years without losing their positive qualities. The gluing technology is similar to non-woven. The final stage of working with them is mandatory painting. Return to Contents</a>
Calculation of the number of coils
To calculate the required number of rolls, you need to do the following:
Figure 1.Calculation of the required amount of wallpaper for a room along the perimeter. There are also separate rules and tables for calculations along the perimeter of the room, including doors and windows (Fig. 1), as well as calculations by area (Fig. 2). It is recommended to make any purchase of finishing material immediately before the work. Then, if it is damaged or in short supply, you can quickly buy more in the same store. This will guarantee a complete match of all patterns and shades. If difficulties arise in calculating the required number of rolls, sales consultants will help to correctly determine the required number. The help of professionals will also be needed if the wallpaper has a large pattern or the interior of the room provides for a combined version of the wall design. If during the work it becomes clear that there is not enough material, and there is no way to buy more, then you will have to save on the amount of available. To do this, you can not paste over the areas of the walls behind the furniture or paste over, but with other wallpaper with a similar pattern. It should be taken into account that rearranging the furniture in this case is no longer envisaged. When a shortage of material is discovered at the final stage of the work, you have to change the design of the room. For this purpose, options with artistic wall painting, stencil decoration, textile design are considered. The use of large-sized paintings or collages of several small ones remains relevant. Return to contents</a>
The main stages of work
Working with wallpaper of any kind comes down to the following steps:
Figure 2. Calculation of the required amount of wallpaper for a room based on its area.
The main stages of work rarely cause difficulties.An exception may be gluing corners. Finishing specialists do not recommend gluing a whole sheet in the corners, even if this section of the wall seems perfectly smooth. There is a possibility of distortions in the corners, and after drying, many folds may form here. The corner is generously lubricated with adhesive composition along the entire height using a brush. The wallpaper is cut in half so that its side goes 5 cm to the next wall. The second sheet is glued with an overlap on the resulting allowance. Return to the table of contents</a>
Features of gluing different types of wallpaper
For each of these finishing materialsThere are separate rules. Paper wallpapers are considered the easiest to work with. They are pasted quickly by applying adhesive mass to the wall and the canvas. If the paper is thin, the canvases are glued overlapping, without cutting the edge on the desired side. Small bubbles and a few folds can be left. After complete drying, they will disappear on their own. For work, it is necessary to prepare a lot of dry rags in advance. Wet rags can smear the pattern and leave a dirty mark.
Figure 3. Wallpapering procedure.Textile wallpaper requires a certain amount of experience and skill. It is heavy, easily damaged and requires special glue. The adhesive mass is applied to the canvas and left to soak for 10 minutes. The glue should not get on the front side, and your hands must always be dry during the work. Only a roller should be used to smooth out the canvas. A spatula can push the glue into the seam, which will result in stains. Non-woven wallpaper and vinyl on a non-woven base are glued in the same way. The adhesive mixture is applied only to the wall. With vinyl on a paper base, work in the same way as with ordinary paper. For smoothing, use a special plastic spatula and a dry rag. The canvases are glued end to end. For liquid wallpaper, you will need special glue. They can be applied to the surface with a trowel, spatula or a special sprayer. Their feature is that the wall must be treated with an antiseptic composition before painting. These actions will prevent the appearance of harmful fungus under the decorative coating.
Scheme for applying glue to wallpaper.The technology of gluing glass fiber wallpaper, which has recently appeared on the construction materials market, differs little from the usual for all work. They have only minor nuances. The front side is not on the outside, but inside the roll. The back side is marked with a thin strip of blue or gray. When working with this type, it is necessary to more carefully observe safety measures. Glass fibers can crumble and cause skin irritation, so it is necessary to protect the eyes with special glasses, and all repair actions should be carried out only in clothes with long sleeves and gloves. Return to the table of contents</a>
Tips and Tricks
From specialists in carrying out repairs andThere are many useful tips for decorating wall coverings that help in the work. Many people forget to remove switches and sockets before pasting. But it is much easier and more convenient to work with a perfectly flat wall. All electrical installation products are removed and put back in their original place after the walls have completely dried. Skirting boards are also removed before work. This way the result will be very neat, and the whole process of pasting is much faster and easier. The glue must be selected individually for each type of wallpaper. Walls with protruding decorative elements, around the door frame and near the doorway are coated with adhesive more carefully, so the pasting will be of higher quality and last longer. The edge of the cut can be tucked behind the door frame using improvised tools, which is very important if there are interior doors in the apartment. It is best to choose the glue that will not leave marks. The work area on the floor must always be kept clean and dry. For work, you need to prepare several clean rags at once. They should be chosen only in light shades and without patterns, so that when wet they do not leave streaks and marks.
