In the early seventies of the last century, the so-called washable wallpaper first appeared, at the same time milk packaging was introduced to the market, both materials basically had a two-layer paper coated with vinyl chloride. Thanks to this, there vinyl wallpapers. The reviews of experts about them were, to put it mildly, bad, the main thing they were accused of was that they did not let air through at all, that is, they “did not breathe”. However, modern vinyl wallpapers are completely devoid of this drawback, since the plastic layer that is included in the “vinyl pie” has a porous structure, which allows full air to pass through.
Vinyl and interlining
Today, wallpapering in all rooms is a common thing. Their main quality - the possibility of cleaning and washing won over all prejudices. Today, non-woven wallpaper has also appeared on the market of finishing materials. Few people know that these are the same non-woven vinyl wallpapers, that is, their basis is fabric.
These wallpapers have their own advantages - they can be painted with water-dispersion paints, and the amount of painting reaches 15 times, and some manufacturers have wallpapers with the amount of painting 20 and 25 times in their assortment.
Their undoubted advantage is also the fact that foamed vinyl hides all the shortcomings of surface preparation, which means that it can either not be done at all, or done exclusively for sanitary purposes - perfect evenness is not needed, although there are also individual requirements. However, it should be noted that all vinyl wallpapers are divided into light and heavy wallpapers, they differ from each other in density, number of layers and weight. All of the above applies only to heavy wallpaper.
Stages of work
Anyone who has glued wallpaper in their apartment at least once knows that wallpapering itself is not a very complicated and time-consuming process. The process of wallpapering is also simple, only it has its own nuances. Since gluing vinyl wallpapers is most often taken by people on their own, it is necessary to remember their main difference from the usual finishing material. These wallpapers cannot be stretched in width, this is fraught with the fact that, having dried, they will definitely shrink, and instead of the correct joints, large gaps form on the wall. And since this phenomenon exists, it means that it is absolutely impossible to use a spatula when gluing.
It is best to work with such wallpaper using a rubber roller, it is convenient for them to roll and smooth the seams. And in order to reduce the stretching process, it is necessary to apply the adhesive composition on the wallpaper in a smaller amount, so the consumption of glue for vinyl wallpaper is much less than when gluing ordinary wallpaper.
Having finished gluing them, it is necessary to pay special attention to the temperature in the room - these wallpapers are not resistant to drafts and high humidity during the drying process.
Before sticking vinyl wallpaper, you need to prepare the surface of the wall. This process is no different from preparing the walls for sticking ordinary wallpaper. Of the features - this is that in no case should you use PVA-based putty, the wallpaper does not tolerate this. And the second difference is that all manufacturers of these wallpapers recommend applying an additional layer of primer before gluing. But, this only applies to heavy wallpaper. For light wallpaper, the walls must be prepared very carefully, you can not leave cracks, bulges and other irregularities. Putty must be applied very firmly so that it does not lag behind in any case. Under light vinyl wallpaper, every roughness will be visible.
Wallpaper preparation
Since gluing vinyl wallpaper correctly means carefully following all the rules of the instructions that all manufacturers attach to their products, the wallpaper must be cut into strips, taking into account 100 millimeters that overlap (pasting ordinary wallpaper does not require this). If there is a pattern on the surface of the wallpaper, then its edges must be matched, for this the wallpaper canvas must be folded facing each other, while shifting each subsequent canvas by approximately 20 millimeters.
Gluing process
Vinyl wallpapers should be glued end-to-end, trying not to stretch them as much as possible. There are many opinions about where to start gluing vinyl wallpaper, but it is probably correct to start from the corner that is closest to the window (do not touch the corner itself). This can be explained by the fact that if you start gluing from the very corner or to it, then in case of violation of the vertical, it will stretch along the entire length of the room. To maintain the vertical, it is necessary to draw a vertical line along the level before gluing the first canvas, in order to subsequently focus on it. The instructions for the wallpaper have instructions on whether to smear adhesive composition wall or just wallpaper. This mainly applies to sticking a certain type of wallpaper.
Since it is very difficult to glue embossed vinyl wallpapers due to their thickness, it is in this case that it is necessary to coat the wall as well, and it is best to press them fur roller(And then, very carefully).
If the instructions for such special instructions no, then you need to coat the wallpaper canvas, let it rest for 10 minutes, because the glue should be properly absorbed into the body of the wallpaper.
Therefore, several canvases are smeared at once, so that the process is conveyor, while the first canvas is soaked, it is necessary to smear the wall with glue, but not completely, but in some places. Experts advise: in order for the glue to be better absorbed, it should be applied in an even layer, using a brush, carefully smear the edges. Then you need to fold the canvas with the smeared sides inward (from the top and bottom to the middle).
In order to glue all the canvases well, two people are needed - one, standing at the top, glues the upper edge, and the second at this time prevents the lower part from gluing, and monitors the observance of the vertical position. The strip is carefully pressed against the wall and carried out with a soft roller from top to bottom, trying to “drive out” all the formed air bubbles from under the canvases. If this is not done, then immediately after the wallpaper dries, cut them in the place of swelling and carefully re-paste, that is, immediately begin to repair. Excess glue is removed with a soft rag, trying not to get on the front side of the wallpaper, otherwise stains will appear.
In the corners
Masters say that it is impossible to glue wallpaper with a solid canvas in the corners, it also does not work, to combine two strips of wallpaper end-to-end in the corner (almost even vertically and perfectly smooth corners, no). It is necessary, before gluing vinyl wallpaper in the corners, to measure one of the panels so that it goes into the corner. And glue it like that, this will hide all the flaws of the corner. The overlap should be 50-80 millimeters.
In the door area, vinyl wallpaper must be glued on one side, it will not work on both sides at the same time. A canvas that captivates doorway, cut from bottom to top to the top door rail, and fully pressing iron from top to bottom. Carefully cut off the unnecessary edges of the wallpaper, and bring the next canvas to this pasted part (in the area of \u200b\u200bthe ledge above the door frame).
To decide how to glue wallpaper in the area of \u200b\u200bradiators, you first need to decide for yourself whether they need to be glued there at all. The process is complex, time-consuming, and takes a lot of time and effort. Therefore, many people prefer to simply paint the wall behind them with paint matched to the tone of the wallpaper. If, nevertheless, a decision is made to glue the wallpaper completely behind the batteries, then this is done using a small roller on a long handle, after cutting the wallpaper into thin stripes approximately 100 millimeters wide.
To glue the wallpaper well at the baseboards (or in the ceiling area), you need to use a ruler to trim the edges. This is a triangular element that adjusts the edges of the wallpaper and trims them. Using it, you can be sure that neither the ceiling nor the plinth will get dirty, and the edges of the canvases in these places will be even and stick tightly.
Choosing glue
It is simple to answer the question of how to glue vinyl wallpapers with glue - they must be glued with special adhesives. On sale there are adhesive compositions specifically for gluing vinyl wallpaper and universal glue for the same purpose.
This adhesive can be used on all types of vinyl wallpaper, including paper based vinyl wallpaper. Its main advantages are increased sliding ability, which makes it possible to easily correct joints, and the fact that it does not form lumps. You can use it three minutes after it is diluted (dilute strictly according to the instructions), and you can store the finished mixture in a tightly closed container for eight days, provided that it is kept indoors room temperature. The builders think it's best glue for vinyl wallpaper.
Before wallpapering, you need to stick masking tape (construction tape or crepe) on the seams before cutting off the edges at the ceiling and floor in the area of \u200b\u200bthe baseboards. This will prevent the adhesive composition from getting on the front side of the web.
All vinyl wallpapers are metallized and are good conductors. electric current. It is not excluded the possibility of electric shock to a person when the canvases come into contact with electrical parts. To prevent this, you need to cut the wallpaper away from any current sources.
According to the instructions, it is forbidden to glue wallpaper at a room temperature below 13 degrees. You can start work 2 days after reaching the optimum temperature.
Video
After watching this material, you will better understand how to glue vinyl wallpaper.
Gluing paper-based vinyl wallpaper is a fairly simple task, which hardly anyone would call too laborious. However, in order to understand in detail all the intricacies of this process, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with some recommendations. Next, we will describe the main characteristics of paper-based vinyl wallpaper, give instructions for their competent gluing, having considered the most complex options. And also we will give advice on the correct choice of glue and give the latest fashion trends 2016.
The main characteristics of paper-based vinyl wallpaper
This kind wall covering is perhaps the most popular in Russia. This is due to its positive characteristics. The main one is the optimal ratio of cost and sufficiently high quality. So, this type of wallpaper has an affordable price and is considered relatively harmless to people and environment. To do this, the wallpaper is specially treated with substances that prevent the appearance of such an unpleasant phenomenon as mold. Thus, protection against allergens and harmful fungi is provided. In addition, such a coating is reliable and practical, easy to stick, and housewives should not be afraid to use it in the kitchen, since any dirt can be easily removed with detergents.
It also attracts a wide variety of textures, color solutions and drawings: such a coating can be chosen for every taste. What are these wonderful wallpapers made of? Such wallpapers are made on a paper basis, and the composition of the top layer includes polyvinyl chloride, which provides most advantages of this type of coverage.
Its main disadvantage of such a coating is that it does not allow air to pass through itself, which prevents comfortable ventilation of the room. Therefore, this option will be an unsuccessful choice for the bedroom, children's room and bathroom. The paper base of the coating is able to swell from the action of glue, therefore it is less durable than the non-woven base.
How to glue paper-based vinyl wallpaper: technology
Having dealt with the advantages of paper-based vinyl wallpaper, let's move on to the most burning issue - their proper gluing. After all, all the advantages of wallpaper can be leveled by the wrong technology for applying them.
The general scheme for pasting the surface with wallpaper is as follows:
- preparatory stage;
- wallpaper preparation;
- gluing;
- formal final stage.
Preparatory stage
Before sticking paper-based vinyl, as with other types of wallpaper, you should carefully prepare the surface. To do this, make the walls even, eliminate even the smallest cracks, as well as the remnants of old wallpaper, if you are doing a secondary repair. In the latter case, you will also have to first remove the sockets and switches. Make sure air sources are isolated.
Advice! Treat the surface with a fungicide. This will help prevent fungal growth.
The second stage of work - the preparation of the wallpaper itself
Then you should prepare the wallpaper itself. To do this, measure and cut off the necessary strips, after adding about 10 cm to their length. Spread them on the floor and carefully coat with glue.
Advice! Number the strips so as not to get confused later in the sequence of their gluing.
Properly approach the choice of glue. It must be durable. It is better to give preference to the option with antifungal additives. The glue should indicate that it is suitable for the selected type of wallpaper. You can also use PVA glue. Read more about the choice of glue below.
Fold each of the strips in half. In this case, the pattern should remain outside, and the surface covered with glue should remain inside. Wait a while for the strips to swell, which will allow them to stretch a little. It is important that the swelling time of absolutely all strips be the same. This is necessary so that the junction between the strips is almost invisible.
Third stage. We proceed directly to wallpapering.
We begin to glue the wallpaper to the wall. In this case, it is recommended to glue the first strip from the corner. Use a level for this to prevent crooked sticking. It is advisable that you have an assistant who would be responsible for adjusting the joints. It is important to avoid getting glue on the front surface of the wallpaper. If you failed, then you should immediately wipe them until the glue has dried. In no case do not stretch the strips in width, otherwise it threatens the appearance of deformation. Instead, go over the wallpaper with a roller or a special brush.
Excess material should be trimmed. Make sure that the bottom edge of the wallpaper goes a little beyond the baseboard.
Final design stage.
Having coped with the main part of wallpapering, do not forget about the final stage.
How to stick vinyl wallpaper on a paper basis? How to prepare walls for repair? Do old coatings need to be removed? What glue to choose? In this article, we are going to answer these and some other questions.
Introduction to the material
Vinyl wallpaper usually refers to two materials that differ quite a lot in terms of performance.
- Foamed vinyl has a fairly significant thickness, is vapor permeable, and, if necessary, can be painted with water-dispersion paints. The main disadvantage is limited wear resistance: where the walls are often touched, the coating will quickly lose its original appearance.
Cat owners: This type of wall covering is not for you.
At any age, your pet will periodically sharpen its claws, and convincing him that walls cannot be used for this is an almost unrealistic task.
- Thick vinyl, on the contrary, is exceptionally resistant to wear, dirt and can be washed using any household detergent (except, of course, abrasive). Vapor permeability is much lower than that of foamed vinyl.
General Features
- All wallpapers of this type are heavy, with a density higher than 120 g/m2. This makes it very difficult to stick them to the ceiling: the strips can fall under their own weight.
- The material is glued without overlap, end-to-end. The instruction is related to the significant thickness of the coating and the limited adhesion of most adhesives to its front surface.
- The price of a roll is noticeably higher than that of paper and non-woven, and starts at 400 rubles per roll.
Areas of use
There are no restrictions: paper-based vinyl wallpaper is possible in any room.
However, the features of foamed and dense vinyl should be considered:
- For wet rooms (bathroom, toilet, kitchen), hallways and corridors, it is better to use thick vinyl wallpaper. The reasons are obvious: splashes and inevitable pollution will have to be washed off, and increased wear resistance will come in handy in this case.
- Foam flooring is more suitable for living rooms and bedrooms. Increased vapor permeability will be to our advantage: ventilation ducts are rarely divorced in rooms; Meanwhile, up to a third of the water vapor leaves living rooms directly through the wall material.
Adhesive selection
What is the best glue for paper based vinyl wallpaper?
IN general case the so-called vinyl adhesive designed specifically for this type of coverage. Despite the name, it has nothing to do with polyvinyl chloride: its distinctive features- slightly higher viscosity and increased adhesive properties.
Is it possible to glue paper wallpaper with vinyl glue? Yes, no restrictions; but the economic feasibility of the enterprise is rather doubtful: vinyl glue is noticeably more expensive than conventional CMC.
In dry rooms for gluing vinyl with your own hands, you can use, however, CMC, and even flour paste. They just need to be somewhat thicker than usual: too liquid glue simply won't hold the heavy canvas on the wall.
A special case: in the bathroom and in the kitchen on PVA.
Unlike wallpaper adhesives, it is moisture resistant after drying; however, it will be problematic to remove the wallpaper during the next repair.
Wall preparation
It is quite common: fragile and low-adhesive coatings are removed before plaster or concrete; and primed with penetrating soil. In wet rooms, an antiseptic primer is required: natural ventilation walls can become a breeding ground for fungus.
How to remove old coatings?
- To remove paper wallpaper, it is enough to moisten them abundantly. Processing with a damp cloth or spray is repeated twice with an interval of 10-15 minutes; then the coating is removed in whole strips. Remains.
- The washable cover can also be removed after wetting; however, before that, its surface will have to be rolled with a needle roller or simply make frequent cuts on it with a sharp knife.
- The whitewash is again soaked with water and removed with a spatula.
- Enamels based organic solvents are removed after treatment with a wash or heating with a building hair dryer.
- Water emulsions are removed only by grinding. However, PVA glue allows you to glue vinyl directly on them - as long as the paint does not peel off.
Is it possible to glue vinyl on old wallpaper?
Yes, but with certain reservations:
- If we are talking about a single-layer paper coating without a textured pattern.
- If, when moistened, it does not move away from the wall and does not swell with bubbles. Before sticking the vinyl, the base, as we remember, is pre-primed with a penetrating primer: it will securely bind the paper to the plaster underneath.
Sticker
We glue paper-based vinyl wallpaper in the same way as any other: the glue is applied to the wallpaper strip, after which it is leveled along the plumb line (first strip) or along the edge of the previous canvas, pressed against the wall and smoothed.
There are a number of nuances, however, at this stage.
- Wallpaper with a repeating pattern is cut into strips, the length of which is greater than the height of the room and a multiple of the pattern step. So, for a rapport (drawing step) of 35 centimeters in a room 2.5 meters high, they will have to be cut at 280 (35x8) cm.
The excess is cut off after the sticker - along the corner or baseboards.
- The paper base must be allowed to soak with glue before sticking. To do this, after it is applied, the canvas is folded in half and left for a few minutes. Why fold? Just to keep the glue from drying out.
- The seams are smoothed and pressed against the wall as tightly as possible, without the slightest gap between the canvases. The lumens tend to expand on drying.
- Until the wallpaper is completely dry, the room is not ventilated.
Conclusion
We hope that the proposed material will help the reader to avoid mistakes during the next repair. For more information about the types of wallpaper and how to stick them, you can watch the video in this article. Good luck!
How to glue vinyl wallpaper? This question is asked by many owners during cosmetic and overhaul, because it is vinyl that has been most valued among different types wallpaper.
The best value for money, durability, resistance to impacts and scratches, the most unusual colors and patterns - all this is vinyl.
Sticking a vinyl sheet with your own hands is a rather troublesome business, but it’s quite possible to cope if you prepare the surface well and study all the nuances of such wallpaper repair.
Advantages and disadvantages
They are produced in the form of rolls with a base of paper web or better and more durable interlining, on top - a decorative layer of vinyl (officially - polyvinyl chloride).
This coating has several varieties, but they are all famous for a number of common advantages:
- strength (due to two layers of canvas, it is almost impossible to tear the vinyl when gluing or already on the wall);
- durability (perfectly kept on the wall for up to 10 years, while maintaining the original brightness);
- moisture resistance (some types of vinyl can be wiped with a cloth and even washed);
- versatility (you can choose a coating for any interior, find an imitation of any coating - wood, fabric, brick, etc.).
Among the disadvantages of vinyl are toxicity, airtightness and heavy repairs, but in fact - not everything is so dangerous.
Toxic fumes after finishing can only appear on wallpaper of dubious quality - proven non-woven vinyl is absolutely safe for health.
This coating is also highly breathable, unlike a heavier paper backing that can encourage mold and mildew growth.
Gluing vinyl wallpaper with your own hands is really not easy, especially if you have no experience, but if you choose light coverage on a non-woven, and not on a paper basis, the gluing process will be much easier.
Features of gluing different types of material
Where to start sticking vinyl wallpaper?
Many will say that from a window or from a wall and they will be almost right. But in fact, you need to start by choosing a type of vinyl sheet.
On the repair market, you can find several subspecies of such a coating, each with its own characteristics.
- Structural (with a layer of foamed vinyl). Such wallpaper is usually pasted over uneven walls, as well as wood, plywood, fiberboard. The canvas helps to smooth out all the bumps and defects and creates a spectacular play of light on the surface;
- Hot stamping (heavy and compact vinyl). Such dense wallpapers are produced in the most unusual colors and textures. They perfectly hide all the unevenness of the walls and last as long as possible without losing their original appearance;
- Silkscreen. These rolls are produced on a paper basis. Sticking such wallpapers with your own hands is not an easy process: heavy silk-screened canvases are glued end-to-end, without overlap, and besides, when dried, they can shrink. But they are very durable, resistant to abrasion, look invariably expensive and stylish;
- Washable. Such vinyl is commonly used for kitchen renovations;
- Solid (evaporated). Consists of three layers of paper and evaporated vinyl, often used for painting.
Preparing for wallpaper repair
How to glue vinyl wallpaper with your own hands and what is needed for this?
You need to start by preparing a springboard for repairs - get rid of all traces of the old wall covering: greasy dirty wallpaper, crumbling putty and plaster.
Even if it is planned to paste the wall with embossed vinyl wallpaper, it is necessary to level large cracks and bumps with putty, as well as prime the surface so that the vinyl lies tightly and does not peel off.
If wide vinyl wallpapers are used for wall decoration, it is important to ensure a perfectly flat surface.
Before you glue vinyl wallpaper with your own hands, you need to prepare:
- sharp scissors or a special wallpaper knife;
- pencil, suspension with a piece of chalk, ruler;
- a wide brush for glue and a thin brush for joints;
- wallpaper (plastic) spatula and rubber roller (smooth heavy canvases);
- clean dry cotton cloth;
- wet sponge;
- a bucket for glue and glue itself;
- ladder;
- several old newspapers.
Before gluing vinyl wallpaper with your own hands, you also need to de-energize the room and close all windows and doors tightly so that drafts do not walk in the room.
Then you need to properly prepare the glue and cut the wallpaper. Special glue for vinyl wallpaper is diluted according to the instructions and waiting for the solution to swell.
In the meantime, you need to prepare the wallpaper strips: cut the roll into separate canvases along the length with an allowance of 10 cm, lay them out on old newspapers, spread wallpaper paste and leave to “ripen” for 7-10 minutes.
Vinyl wallpaper gluing: work technology
How to glue vinyl wallpaper in a room with your own hands? It is best to do this together - with a reliable assistant.
First you need to draw a vertical line on the wall with the help of a suspension - the first strip will be glued along it.
The process of gluing the wallpaper will look like this: one person takes the wallpaper soaked with glue by the upper part, gives it to a partner standing on a stepladder.
He applies a piece of vinyl roll to the wall, unfolds the panel and aligns the wallpaper.
It is necessary to glue vinyl only end-to-end, even minimal overlaps are strictly prohibited.
Then the strip must be smoothed out with a rubber roller or spatula.
A spatula is ideal for a smooth canvas, a roller is used for foamed vinyl and other embossed wallpapers so as not to damage the pattern.
Where to start smoothing the canvas to expel trapped air and remove excess glue? It is better to move from the center to the edges from top to bottom in order to squeeze out all the bubbles.
Excess glue must be quickly removed with a cloth so that it does not get on the front side of the wallpaper.
Excess wallpaper that remains below should be cut off after drying, otherwise the wet canvas will wrinkle and may even tear.
Wide vinyl wallpapers are glued in the same way as strips of standard width.
The only caveat is that if you have chosen wide wallpapers, then it is convenient to use 2 stepladders when working. This will provide perfect alignment wallpaper on the walls and make it easier to lay them end-to-end.
Where to start wallpapering?
It is better to lay a vinyl sheet on the wall from the corner of the wall perpendicular to the window, light wide canvases - from the window in the direction of the incident light.
This will allow you to glue the wallpaper exactly end-to-end, clearly connect the pattern and create the effect of a solid coating.
We glue vinyl wallpaper in problem areas
If the process of pasting the walls themselves with heavy vinyl looks quite clear, then how to glue vinyl wallpaper in problem areas and where to start work?
The most difficult areas for do-it-yourself wallpaper repairs are the corners, the space behind the battery and the switch sockets.
Where to start wallpapering the corners with your own hands and how to do it - end-to-end or overlap?
To make the corners look beautiful and not lose their appearance after drying, you need to act according to a special scheme.
We glue two panels on the corners with an overlap of 2-3 cm (if the corners are uneven, you can increase it to 5 cm).
Then, with a sharp clerical knife, we cut both pieces vertically - along a ruler or a long spatula.
Carefully remove the upper unnecessary strips, bend the edges of both canvases, coat with glue, lay them back on the wall, connect the pattern and roll it with a roller (spatula).
After drying, the corners will remain perfectly even.
It is not necessary to lay the vinyl completely behind the batteries - it is enough to glue 15-20 cm on both sides.
If you definitely want to decorate the area behind the radiator with wallpaper, then you can cut pieces of the canvas into several narrow parts - this will make the job easier, especially if wide wallpapers are used for decoration.
Places for sockets and switches, when pasting walls with vinyl wallpaper, need to be cut out only on the wall - if you make holes in advance, they may simply not coincide with a real outlet.
On the glued strip, mark the right place, make cuts crosswise and bend the corners inward.
After mounting the switches and sockets, the excess vinyl can simply be cut off.
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Due to its strength, durability and attractive appearance, able to fit into every interior, vinyl wallpapers are very popular. This wallpaper material has its own characteristics, which must be taken into account in the process of gluing and operation. Step by step instructions and helpful tips help to understand the smallest details how to properly glue one of the varieties of vinyl wallpaper - paper-based.
Features of vinyl wallpaper based on paper
They have a coating of polyvinyl chloride applied to the base in the form of a film. The material has excellent resistance to various influences, so such canvases can last 10 years. They withstand cleaning with a dry brush or damp cloth.
Vinyl-coated canvases can have a paper or non-woven backing. The paper version is more popular due to affordable price and excellent performance, practically not inferior to products with a non-woven base. However, there are a number of features that you need to consider before buying the material.
- When working with a paper-based coating, the adhesive is applied directly to the canvas, as with.
- The base paper stretches a little when glue is applied to it, but it is not necessary to attribute this to the disadvantages of this type of material. Due to this property, the strips can be wrapped around large irregularities or protrusions without being cut.
- Vinyl wallpaper on a paper backing The best decision for rooms with high humidity, since after impregnation with moisture and subsequent drying, the joints of the canvases may disperse over time.
- In the process of gluing, you need to act very carefully, since the paper layer impregnated with the adhesive composition can tear, and the top one can accidentally get dirty.
Important! The canvas smeared with glue should not be left for a long time: it can be deformed.
First step: preparing the walls
Before sticking any wallpaper, you need to carry out, sometimes tedious, but still necessary. The procedure is as follows:
- . Sometimes the previous wallpaper is difficult to completely remove, but in the case of gluing wallpaper material with a paper base, this is not as critical as for non-woven.
- If the wall has strong drops, level them with. Smaller defects will help hide dense wallpaper with a relief pattern.
- . For this, the following composition options are used:
- diluted wallpaper glue;
- a special mixture designed for surface treatment before gluing;
- universal primer.
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Note! Careful priming of walls is especially important for concrete and wooden bases, which tend to strongly absorb glue.
Before proceeding to the next step, it is imperative to wait for the primer to dry completely.
The second step: we select the optimal set of tools
To glue vinyl wallpaper based on paper, you should prepare fixtures and materials from the following list:
- Rolls as needed.
- Suitable wallpaper paste.
- Container for diluting the composition.
- Roller with a fur coat + + narrow for applying glue to wallpaper.
- Plastic spatula, wide and narrow pressure rollers (one for the main, the second for joints).
- Old newspapers or plastic wrap.
- A sharp knife with a retractable blade (construction or large clerical).
- Pencil, ruler, plumb line or level, tape measure for marking stripes on the wall.
- Sponge or cloth to remove excess adhesive.
A few words about glue. For vinyl sheets on a paper backing, you need to use an unusual composition for paper wallpaper, and a special, more durable, designed for vinyl. This is especially true for heavy varieties, such as hot stamping wallpaper. It is desirable that the composition contains an antifungal additive. You can also use PVA, which provides excellent adhesion of the canvas to the wall. However, in this case, the wallpaper will stick “tightly” and it will be difficult to remove them in the future.
Third step: sticking
Work order:
- Using a level or plumb line, mark a vertical line on the wall that will serve as a guideline for leveling the first canvas.
Advice. If there are uneven ceilings in the room, it is better to navigate not by level or plumb line, but by any large vertical elements, such as a doorway or corner.
- Measure the first strip corresponding to the height of the wall, adding 10 cm of margin. If a material without a pattern is selected that does not need to be joined, you can cut the entire roll into strips at once. If you want to match the pattern, you will have to pick up the pieces as you go, applying the unwound material from the roll to the just cut strip.
- Spread the first sheet of material on the floor or table front side down and generously apply glue to it.
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- Fold the sheet in half or three so that the smeared surface is aligned, and wait for the time indicated on the roll package.
Important! Try to apply glue in the same layer on all canvases and maintain equal periods of time before gluing them so that the degree of stretching of the material is the same and the joints are even.
- Focusing on the drawn line, place a strip of material on the wall. It is most convenient to work with an assistant, especially if glued meter wallpaper: while one applies the top of the sheet, the second will support the bottom.
Important! Vinyl canvases with a paper base, when wet, they can stretch, and after drying, shrink again, so when aligning the strip on the wall, handle it as carefully as possible, avoiding excessive stretching.
- With firm pressure, flatten the wallpaper from the center to the edges to expel all the air. If the material is smooth, use a plastic spatula. In order not to damage the delicate foam pattern, perform this step with a large roller.
- Carefully press the canvas at the top at the ceiling and at the bottom at the floor so that the overlap cut line is clearly outlined.
Clear overlap line at the bottom
Tip: before starting work floor plinth better take it off. If for some reason this was not done, you can insert the wallpaper into the gap between the baseboard and the wall, cut off the remaining piece of the bottom edge and stick a narrow strip to cover the seam and part of the baseboard.
- Additionally coat the outgoing places.
- Roll the joints with a small roller.
- Wipe off excess adhesive.
- Cut off excess wallpaper near the baseboard and ceiling along the ruler with the sharpest tool possible, a blunt knife will crush and tear the canvas.
- Glue the following strips end-to-end, not forgetting to align the pattern.
Taping difficult areas
In order for the gluing process to go smoothly, you need to study the features of working in difficult places.
- Near window openings and doors, you need to leave wallpaper for the allowance and depth of the niche. Make cuts on the canvas at the top and bottom, press it and bend it around the corner. Then cut carefully.
- Do not glue a whole strip on the corner, otherwise creases will definitely appear. Cut the wallpaper so that only 2 cm of the canvas goes to the adjacent wall. Glue the second piece to the other side of the corner with the same overlap. Using a ruler and a knife, cut through the two layers of wallpaper formed at the corner. Remove excess coating.
