Repair, remodeling and finishing of your homePeople have been doing this since the beginning of time - remember the cave paintings of Pithecanthropus? Everything for beauty! There are a great many different materials to simplify the repair process, including stretch ceilings, self-adhesive wallpaper and, of course, liquid wallpaper.
The main advantage of liquid wallpaper is that it can be applied even to the most difficult wall.
What is a liquid material?
The undoubted advantage is thatYou can decorate not only the walls but also the ceiling of your home with liquid wallpaper, which significantly simplifies the repair process and saves a lot of time. This type of coating is usually called a decorative coating for walls and ceilings. Such material usually consists of silk fibers, which makes them pleasant to the touch. The mixture includes various natural dyes and ready-made decorative elements such as glitter, mica, etc.
Liquid wallpaper application schemes.The basis of this solution is cellulose (a natural harmless adhesive substance), which fundamentally differs from, for example, plaster, which contains sand. They do not contain sand, they are more like a material for crafts in dry form. Liquid wallpaper can be purchased in kilogram packages, the contents of which should then be mixed with water, following the manufacturer's instructions. The ease of applying wall coverings is maximum. They have a unique property of leveling the wall. Due to their consistency, they occupy the depressions in such a way that after drying the surface becomes smooth, without hollows. can be applied to any surface. When applying such material, you can forget about joints. Return to contents</a>The pros and cons of this material may varynon-professionals. They are applied to those parts of the surface that are not exposed to long-term moisture. At the same time, these mixtures can be used to decorate any suitable surface, even if a small amount of moisture gets on it, the liquid wallpaper will absorb it. The advantage of decorating a room with this material is that this material is a heat- and sound-insulating substance to a certain extent. This means that the room will be a little quieter (which is very important if you need to apply them in a child's room or bedroom) and a little warmer, which is a pleasant addition to the external beauty.
Stages of applying liquid wallpaper to fibreboard walls.You can apply such products in children's rooms or kitchens, because liquid wallpaper is environmentally friendly and safe, it does not emit chemicals or poisons. Also, many people apply them to those places that are exposed to direct sunlight, because liquid wallpaper has a special composition, due to which it does not fade well in the sun and retains its original appearance for a long time. It is safe to apply such material in places that are exposed to a certain thermal effect, since this material belongs to the group of substances with medium flammability and low flammability. As a result, there is no danger that after applying it to the ceiling above the chandelier or near the socket, they will catch fire. If you applied liquid wallpaper, but then changed your mind - they can be easily removed and re-pasted in another place. Some call the disadvantages of this type of coating that you need to devote a certain amount of time to applying liquid raw materials - wait after application so that the liquid wallpaper finally dries and fixes on the walls. This coating has a huge number of advantages:
Return to Contents</a>How and with what to apply liquid wallpaper?Now we can stop at what and how this coating is covered. Pure whites require a little more professionalism, since dyes and decorative elements will have to be added to them independently. But the huge selection of liquid mixtures on the market will satisfy even the boldest flight of fantasy.
Scheme of wall preparation for application of liquid wallpaper. First you need to prepare the surface:
Preparing the surface for conventional coatingmaterial requires a lot of time. And while you are preparing the surface, you can simultaneously prepare liquid wallpaper for application. This is done like this - 8-12 hours before the expected coating of this material, they must be diluted. Depending on the type, the components can be in different bags or already mixed in one. In the first case, the contents of the bags must be mixed until smooth before adding water. In the second - you can immediately begin diluting. When diluting with water, remember:
- about the exact number of materials;
- that a dry mixture is added to the water;
- Mix the mass better with your hands in gloves. The composition of liquid wallpaper is safe.
When the mass is completely saturated with water,it is necessary to leave it alone for a certain amount of time, which is specified by the manufacturer. For application you will need: spatulas, trowel and float. The process of applying liquid wallpaper is very simple. It is enough to pick them up with your hands or a small spatula and, applying to the wall, level them to a layer of 2-3 mm. Liquid wallpaper is applied in small heels, gradually increasing them as needed. When leveling, the upper edge of the float should be slightly raised along the movement. When the first square meter is covered with wallpaper, you can spray them with water and level them additionally. According to a similar scheme, proceed to applying the liquid material to the next square meter. A little trick: you can apply a thin layer of transparent acrylic varnish on top of the liquid wallpaper. This will increase the strength and durability of the liquid coating on the walls and ceiling, help protect them from dirt and moisture, so that stains can be removed not only in a dry way.
