Before you start to glue vinyl wallpaper, you needfind out what this material is. Produce wallpaper on the basis of non-woven fabric or paper. The material is dense, non-standard and diverse texture, allows you to hide many wall defects.
Features of decoration with vinyl wallpaper
Externally really chic, but when wet theyhave the property of stretching in width, so it is not necessary to glue them with glue. Although there is a second option, when only the wall is treated with glue, leaving the wallpaper dry. These points are specified in the manufacturer's instructions.
When gluing the strip, it is necessary to press it gently tosurface, removing at the same time bubbles and irregularities. They stick together butt, overlap is unacceptable. The wallpaper is too thick, and the edges will be very obvious. Glue is needed specialized, designed specifically for vinyl wallpapers.
The subtleties of choice
At purchase it is necessary to consider that circumstance,for which room the vinyl wallpaper is intended. If this is a kitchen, then the relief is not recommended, because the patterns are able to accumulate dust. Optimal to choose a smooth - in case of contamination, they can be wiped with a damp cloth.
For pasting the living room and bedroom will fitsilk screen printing. Its surface is protected from burnout, so the original color will remain for many years. Wallpaper on non-woven base is recommended to glue in rooms of active use, for example in the hallway. They are durable, wear-resistant, easy to clean.
Wall Preparation
Before you paste vinyl wallpaper, the surface must be carefully prepared:
- Remove the old wallpaper by using a spatula and water.
- Check the surface of the walls.You can use scotch for this. It must be glued on the wall, sharply pulled back and look at the wrong side. If the remains of the previous finishing material are visible, then the surface is not well prepared.
- The existing cracks are well plastered and leveled, then traverse them with a primer or glue of a thick consistency.
- Carry out treatment using the composition to prevent mold under the wallpaper.
- Check the walls for humidity.You can use this way - stick a cellophane bag with tape over night. In the morning check the contents from the inside - the presence of droplets on the cellophane indicates a poorly dried surface.
- If the vinyl wallpaper is pasted on a plastic or smooth surface, it should be sanded.
Important!Glue the wallpaper in a closed room, drafts are unacceptable. Therefore, it is worth closing the windows and turning off the existing devices (air conditioner or fan). It is not recommended to paste new wallpaper over old ones.
Preliminary preparation of wallpaper
If you did not check the wallpaper when you bought it, thencheck the whole lot before you start cutting them. Pay attention to the numbers (they must match), the picture and the color. If everything converges, you can open the first roll.
After measuring the height, the canvas is cut.To cut wallpaper with a pattern, stripes must be combined and only then cut to size. With an uneven line of the ceiling, the strips are cut with the calculation of the allowance of a few centimeters.
Preparation of glue paste
The adhesive, designed for wallpaper on vinyl, is different in composition from other glue weights. It has impregnation, which protects the wall coverings from the fungus.
The adhesive glue in its finished form can be stored for 10 days. During drying, a light transparent film forms on it. Glue is not harmful to human health. Has good adhesion.
Spreading the adhesive composition with water, pay attentionfor instructions and proportions, mix well and allow the glue to swell. Evenly apply the mixture on the wallpaper and leave for 5 minutes, so they are better soaked. When applying special care should be given to the joints - if there is a shortage of glue, they can disperse after drying.
Technics of pasting wallpaper on a vinyl basis
Wall Sticker
According to the instructions, the first lane should be startedglue from the window. To carry out work on pasting should be with a partner. One, standing on the stairs, applies the canvas with the top edge to the wall under the ceiling. The second one, which stands below, supports the end of the blade and combines the edge with a vertical line drawn in advance on the wall.
The band is pressed against the wall and using a brushdisplace existing air bubbles. Do this from the top down, moving from the center to the edges of the strip. If the glue has protruded beyond the edges, it can be wiped with a clean cloth. The excess allowance underneath is neatly cut off with a knife.
Sealing corners
Strongly not recommended to combine in a cornertwo canvases. To qualitatively cover the angle, it is necessary to paste the entire strip and make an overlap of up to 5 centimeters. The joints are firmly pressed against the surface, for a strong coupling.
How to glue wallpapers behind a battery
Correctly paste vinyl wallpaper behind the batteryyou need to depth to 20 centimeters. To be comfortable to press, use a narrow roller on the long handle. Alternatively, you can paint over the wall of the wall in a color that is identical to the color of the wallpaper.
Plinth and ceiling
If during the work the plinth was not dismantled,then when gluing a strip, its end is inserted into the gap between the plinth and the wall. If the allowance is too long - it should be cut. But ideally the skirting boards are previously removed, and after pasting are installed back.
How to cover the area of outlets and switches
Before gluing it is necessary to de-energize the room, removeSwitches and sockets available in the room. When gluing strips, marks are made on the locations of the electrical points. After the glue dries, these places are neatly cut, after which the sockets and switches are put in place.
