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Technology of wallpaper gluing: basic rules

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The process of wallpapering is a very important partany repair. This stage of work is the main background for creating any interior and decor of the room. It is very important to choose the right type of wallpaper, calculate their number and perform the correct actions. The scheme of wallpaper gluing.

Kinds and features of wallpaper

Modern range of finishing materialsvery wide. It allows you to choose consumers any goods to your taste and wealth. The basic rules for each work process depend on the features of the wallpaper type. Wallpaper for finishing the room are:

  • paper;
  • textile;
  • non-woven fleece;
  • vinyl;
  • liquid;
  • glass walls.

Table of advantages and disadvantages of each specieswallpaper. Paper wallpaper is suitable only for dry rooms. They pass air, stick with any glue, are inexpensive, have a wide range of patterns and color palette, but spoil from moisture and burn out in the sun. The process of gluing takes place very quickly, because such wallpaper can become dehydrated 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 cloth. In the manufacturing process use silk, viscose, linen. The color scale is extensive and can satisfy the tastes of any buyer. Their texture allows imitating a solid fabric wall in the decor of the room, but such a beauty is vulnerable to mechanical damage. To glue these wallpapers you need a perfect flat surface, otherwise any defects will be very noticeable. Flizelin is a combined material, which contains special fibers and cellulose. Wallpaper on its basis is stronger than paper. They do not stretch and do not shrink during operation and drying. When working with them, it is necessary to apply the glue directly to the wall, on which dry cuts from the roll are then applied. In addition to their aesthetic qualities, vinyl wallpaperresistant to moisture, mold and fungus, and they are practical, reliable and easy to clean. Vinyl is a layer of fabric or paper, on top of which a layer of PVC film is applied. This material for finishing the premises is very durable, invulnerable to fungi and resistant to wear. Recommended for use in rooms with uneven corners, decorative protrusions and walls with a relief surface. Very simple and convenient to care for. Liquid wallpapers are excellent in their antistatic properties and the ability to breathe. They perfectly fill the cracks and places, where the walls are fitted with frames, skirting boards, platbands. The surface takes a soft and pleasant to the touch structure. Steklooboi or fiberglass wallpaper is one of the most modern materials. They can last for many years without losing their positive qualities. The technology of gluing is analogous to non-woven. The final stage of work with them is mandatory painting. Back to contents</a>

Calculation of the number of coils

To calculate the required number of rolls, you need to do the following:

  • Find out the width of the wallpaper you like.
  • Make a mark on the roulette wheel and bypass it with the room to be repaired, excluding a wall with a window and a doorway.
  • Measure the distance from ceiling to floor to determine the length of whole cuts.
  • Count the number of cuts in one roll, taking into account the height of the room and the size of the pattern fit.
  • Divide the number of required whole pieces into the number of cuts that can be obtained from one roll.
  • Determine the number of rolls to purchase.
  • Picture 1. Calculation of the necessary number of wallpaper for the room around the perimeter. There are also separate rules and tables for calculations around the perimeter of the room, including doors and windows (figure 1), as well as area calculations (Figure 2). It is recommended to make any purchase of finishing materials immediately before the work. Then, with its damage or shortage, you can quickly buy in the same store. This will guarantee the full coincidence of all the drawings and shades. If there are difficulties in calculating the right number of rolls, the sales consultants will help to correctly determine the required number. Help professionals will be needed and in the event that the wallpaper has a large picture or the interior of the room provides a combined version of the design of the walls. If in the course of the work it becomes clear that the material is not enough, and there is no way to buy it, then you will have to save on the amount available. To do this, you can not cover sections of walls for furniture or pasted, but with other wallpaper with a similar pattern. In this case, it is necessary to take into account that the rearrangement of furniture in this case is no longer provided. When the lack of material is found at the final stage of work, you have to change the design of the room. For this, think through options with artistic painting of walls, screen decoration, textile design. It is still important to use pictures of large sizes or collages of several small ones. Back to contents</a>

    The main stages of work

    Working with wallpaper of any kind is as follows: Figure 2. Calculate the required number of wallpaper for the room by area.

  • Prepare the walls for work: cleaned, leveled, plastered and primed.
  • With the help of chalk and a plumb line, a straight line is drawn on the wall, which later becomes the reference point for the first sheet.
  • Slice the desired number of pieces and dilute according to the instructions glue.
  • Using a brush and a roller, apply glue to the desired surface.
  • Glue the cut, smooth the folds, remove the remnants of glue from the wallpaper and floor.
  • Repeat the same work with the next cut, pasting it back to back.
  • Paste the cuts, moving in the direction from the window (Figure 3).
  • Complete the gluing of the entire room.
  • The main stages of work rarely cause difficulties. An exception can be gluing corners. Specialists of finishing works do not recommend gluing a whole canvas in the corners, even if this part of the wall seems perfectly smooth. In the corners there is a possibility of distortions, and after drying, many folds can form there. The angle along the entire height is greased with a glue composition with a brush. Cloth wallpaper is cut in half so that its side is moved to 5 cm on the next wall. The second sheet is glued over to the resulting allowance. Back to contents</a>

    Features of gluing different types of wallpaper

    For each of these finishing materialsthere are separate rules. The simplest in work are paper wallpapers. They are glued on quickly, applying glue mass to the wall and the canvas. If the paper is thin, then the linen is glued overlapping without cutting the edge from the desired side. Small bubbles and a few folds can not be removed. After the final drying, they will disappear by themselves. For work it is necessary to prepare in advance many dry rags. Wet rags can smear the pattern and leave a dirty trail. Figure 3. The order of wallpaper gluing. Textile wallpaper requires some experience and skill. They are heavy, easily spoiled and require special glue. Adhesive mass is applied to the web and left to impregnate for 10 minutes. Glue should not get on the front side, and hands during work should always be left dry. To smooth the canvas, you only need to use a roller. A spatula can eject the glue into the seam, resulting in staining. Vinyl wallpaper and vinyl on a fleece base are glued in the same way. The adhesive mixture is applied only to the wall. With vinyl on paper basis work by analogy with conventional paper. For smoothing use a special plastic spatula and a dry rag. Cloths are pasted on. For liquid wallpaper you will need a special glue. Apply to the surface of them can be a trowel, spatula or special spray. Their feature is that the wall must be treated with an antiseptic compound before painting. These actions will prevent the appearance under the decorative coating harmful to the health of the fungus. Scheme of applying glue to wallpaper. The technology of gluing the glass materials that appeared recently on the market of building materials differs little from the usual for all works. They have only small nuances. The front side is not outside but inside the roll. The wrong side is marked with a thin strip of blue or gray. When working with this species, it is necessary to follow the safety measures more carefully. Fiberglass can crumble and cause skin irritation, therefore it is necessary to protect the eyes with special glasses, and all repairs should be done only in clothes with long sleeves and gloves. Back to contents</a>

    Tips and Tricks

    The specialists for repairs andDecorating wall coverings there are many useful tips that help in the work. Many people forget to remove switches and sockets before sticking. But working with a perfectly flat wall is much easier and more convenient. All wiring products are removed and put in their original place after the walls dry completely. Remove before the work and skirting. So the result will be very accurate, and the whole process of pasting goes much faster and easier. Adhesive must be selected individually for each type of wallpaper. Walls with protruding decorative elements, around the clypeus and near the opening of the door, are smeared with glue composition more carefully, so the gluing will be more qualitative and durable. Cutting edge with the help of handy tools can be made for casing, which is very important when there are interior doors in the apartment. Glue is best to choose one that will not leave traces. The workplace on the floor must always be kept clean and dry. For work, you need to prepare several clean rags at once. They need to choose only light colors and without drawings, so that when wet they do not leave any stains and traces.

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