No matter how high-quality the renovation is in the apartment, after a while the wall, floor and ceiling coverings will need to be replaced. One of the reasons is the natural wear and tear of materials, but no less important is decoration one or another room is simply boring, why do you want to change it. Unfortunately, in our time, not every owner can afford to hire a team of qualified specialists to carry out quality repairs V own home or apartment. Therefore, in this article we will try to figure out how to apply glue to wallpaper in order to properly glue it with our own hands.
Preparatory stage of gluing
Before wallpapering, you need to prepare the surface of the walls. For this:
- It is necessary to remove old decorative coatings.
- If the surface of the wall is uneven or there are cracks on it, you will definitely need to putty it, eliminating all visible defects.
- Priming or gluing special paper to the wall surface will help to level the surface for gluing a new decorative covering.
- After all the necessary manipulations have been carried out, the working surface should be smooth and slightly rough. Otherwise, decorative items will not hold up and will quickly become unusable.
What might be useful?
For correct gluing wallpaper you will need following materials and tools:
- Roller.
- Glue.
- Bath.
- Level.
- Putty knife.
- Ladder.
- Insulating tape.
Before gluing, decorative products must be carefully cut into strips of equal size. To solve this task you will need scissors or a utility knife. It is preferable to choose a knife, because if the blade becomes dull during operation, it is very easy to replace it; to do this, simply break the end of the knife. You will need scissors to trim the wallpaper in hard to reach places, for example, near sockets and switches.
Important! The stores also offer a wide range of special knives for wallpaper that you can use. However, if you are not a professional, we do not recommend using them, as you can ruin your wallpaper by making the wrong cut.
Types of wallpaper
After cutting the wallpaper into the pieces you need, you can start gluing them. There are several types of wallpaper that need to be saturated with glue:
- textile;
- paper;
- vinyl.
To glue, you need to apply glue directly to their surface and let them lie folded for several minutes. In all other cases, the adhesive composition is applied directly to the wall surface.
Important! Also modern manufacturers can offer you a type of wallpaper on the surface of which an adhesive composition has already been applied. Such products just need to be slightly moistened with water.
The drawing on the picture will help you figure out what type of wallpaper you purchased. outside liner icon:
- If a vessel with water and a vertical stripe are drawn, this is the wallpaper that just needs to be moistened with water.
- A brush and a vertical stripe are drawn - these are the coatings on which glue is not applied.
- The vertical strip and the tassel are items that need to be coated with glue and allowed to soak.
It is with the help of these designations that the manufacturer suggests how to apply glue to the wallpaper so that it sticks best to a previously prepared surface and pleases you for the longest possible time.
Applying glue
After purchasing a decorative wall covering, many people have a question: what is the best way to apply glue to wallpaper? To solve this problem you will need a brush or roller. In any hardware store you can choose the tool that best suits you in terms of price and quality.
Important! In terms of convenience, a roller is more preferable. And with a brush you can handle small details.
Choosing a roller for wallpapering
It is best to purchase a wide foam roller for wallpaper glue. If for some reason you do not have the opportunity to acquire such a tool, then a roller made of natural or artificial fur, velor or made of artificial wool can adequately replace it.
Important! Pay attention to rollers from domestic manufacturers, because they have more affordable price than imported analogues, but in terms of quality they are not particularly different from them.
When choosing a tool, you must take into account that not every roller will fit your bucket. Therefore, you also need to purchase a special bath to completely saturate the instrument with glue. Some stores sell ready-made kits, which includes a roller and a tray.
Important! Try to purchase a collapsible roller so that after use and the fur coat loses its basic properties, this structural element can be replaced.
The gluing process itself
After the wallpaper is completely saturated with the adhesive applied to its surface, you can proceed directly to the gluing procedure:
- Apply glue to the wall. You need to start gluing from the window area.
Important! Do not forget that the entire quality of the work done will depend on the correct gluing of the first sheet. Take this very seriously.
- To glue the first strip, use a building level, and be sure to take into account the unevenness of the floor and ceiling. There are cases when the ceiling height in one corner differs significantly from the height in the other, so when cutting wallpaper, take a small margin.
- After gluing, the length of the wallpaper can be easily adjusted to the required parameters using a stationery knife.
- After gluing the wallpaper, you will also need a special plastic spatula - this is a tool with soft and elastic edges that will help get rid of unevenness and blisters on the surface. You need to use this tool carefully; applying too much pressure can tear the wallpaper. If you don’t have such a device, don’t worry, it can be replaced with a brush or rag.
Important! You will also need rags to remove excess glue from the surface of the wallpaper, but for this it is better to use a dry, clean dishwashing sponge.
- Gluing wallpaper from a stool or table is quite inconvenient and dangerous, so experts recommend purchasing a stepladder. If you decide to make such a purchase, then you should choose a ladder made of aluminum, because it is quite durable and light.
Important! To avoid accidents, we recommend turning off the power to the room where wallpapering will be done. If this is not possible, then sockets and switches can be sealed with electrical tape.
What is more effective, applying glue to wallpaper or to the wall?
There are types of wallpaper. which must be saturated with glue. to swell, so to speak, and therefore, according to the technology for such wallpaper, it is necessary to apply glue to the wallpaper itself. But in most other cases, wallpaper glue is applied directly to the wall. but you have to be careful that it doesn’t dry out before wallpapering, and that it doesn’t get too absorbed. Therefore, you can either apply glue to the wall in two layers, or pre-prime it with a weak glue solution.
Here I am, like an auntie who has been making repairs with her own all her life with my own hands, I can say, based on life experience, that there is a huge distance between theory and practice in wallpapering walls and mindlessly following the instructions is not always necessary, and sometimes even harmful. If the walls are prepared ideally for wallpapering, which is rarely seen, i.e. if the walls are thoroughly cleaned of old wallpaper, glue, old whitewash, then puttied and primed a couple of times, then you can apply glue only to the wall, and in a fairly thin layer, and immediately glue the wallpaper. The wallpaper sticks well, there are practically no bubbles. But more often it happens that we don’t remove the old wallpaper very carefully, and we are somehow lazy to specially prepare the wall for pasting (it’s not visible under the wallpaper), and we don’t really want to prime it - then the glue spread in a thin layer on the wall is absorbed into the surface of the old wallpaper and the surface of the wall are literally before our eyes, and therefore in such cases I first smear the wall, then the wallpaper. If you just smear the wall, then while you are putting the roll in place, while you are leveling it and starting to smooth it, some of the glue on the wall will already be absorbed in some places and the wallpaper will simply not stick in these places. Therefore, the instructions must, of course, be followed, but with an eye to real conditions.
It is most effective to follow the instructions.
All wallpapers on paper based smeared with glue, and then rolled up in a similar way
and soak for 2-4 minutes (depending on the wallpaper, by the way, this is also always specified in the instructions).
After the wallpaper is saturated, the wall is also smeared with glue and the wallpaper is pasted onto the wall.
Non-woven wallpaper does not smudge. Only the wall needs to be coated.
But now there are exceptions to the rules.
For example, I came across non-woven wallpaper that could be coated with glue (i.e., usually this is not necessary, but it was written so in the instructions)
And just recently, a customer ordered wallpaper from Canada. Wallpaper on a paper basis - the manufacturer declares. that wallpaper practically does not need glue. And indeed it is! We apply a minimal amount of glue to the wall, and they stick perfectly, so much so that you can’t tear them off later (I specially checked them).
Therefore, I repeat, you need to follow the instructions, this is the most effective method.
It is more effective as it should be according to the technology, but it can differ significantly. For example, it is generally not recommended to apply glue to heavy non-woven wallpaper, but only to the wall.
Some wallpapers need to be spread with a thick layer and so that they are also saturated (lay there), the wall should also be coated, but for example, paper ones cannot be generously coated with glue and take time, you need to glue them right away, otherwise they will get wet.
Therefore, be sure to read the instructions (memo) for the wallpaper - this will definitely be more effective.
It used to be that ordinary paper wallpaper was made when working with which it was necessary to apply glue both to the wallpaper and to the wall it was pasted over.
Currently, meter-wide wallpaper on a non-woven basis, which does not need to be coated with glue, is widely used. The glue is applied only to the wall. This makes working with such wallpaper much easier. This type of wallpaper can be used for painting, which is also very convenient.
I tried both methods, and I will say that much more better wallpaper stick if you apply glue directly to the wallpaper itself and give it 2-3 minutes to soak in the glue. Also a good combined method: apply a little glue to the wall, and apply a thin layer to the wallpaper - it also sticks very well. In general, it probably depends on the type of wallpaper.
Wallpaper gluing is an important and crucial moment in the renovation of rooms, corridors and other rooms where they plan to glue wallpaper. Before gluing wallpaper, it is necessary to first apply wallpaper glue to the wall. Then after this the glue is applied to the wallpaper and after a short time the wallpaper is glued to the wall.
If it is paper wallpaper, be sure to spread glue on the wallpaper and leave it for a couple of minutes. You can’t apply glue to the wall; besides, it’s very inconvenient. But non-woven wallpaper is glued by applying glue to the wall, although we personally have not noticed that this is more effective than applying glue directly to the wallpaper.
It depends on the type of wallpaper (what material it is made of). Previously wallpaper I had to apply glue to the walls too, otherwise they could come off the wall. Nowadays they make wallpaper that does not need to be coated with glue at all - only the wall is smeared and the wallpaper is immediately pasted.
There is a glue called “Quilit” (kilit), if I’m not mistaken, with the help of it and similar ones you need to apply the glue only to the wall, it saves time and holds very firmly. CHECKED!
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What is more effective, applying glue to wallpaper or to the wall?
2. Apply glue to the wallpaper
2.1 Apply glue to wallpaper
If the wallpaper label shows this symbol, the adhesive should be applied to the back of the wallpaper.
Place the wallpaper on the table, back side up.
Apply a thick layer of glue evenly with a brush.
The glue must be in a thick layer (approx. 2 mm) so that the wallpaper can slide over the surface and can be moved
2.2 Absorption time
After applying the glue, fold the left edge of the wallpaper strip towards the middle (adhesive sides). Then fold the right end into the middle, butting it with the left one. Now you can roll the strip (dry sides) and leave it for the glue to absorb. Read the wallpaper label to see how long the glue needs to sit on the wallpaper before it sticks to the wall.
2.3 Gluing the first wallpaper
Take the first strip and lay it against the chalk line/vertical pencil line for alignment. Leave about 5 cm of wallpaper at the top for adjustment. Using light pressure on the roller, smooth out wrinkles and bubbles under the wallpaper. Move the roller from the center up, then down.
The bulges formed by the glue will dry out overnight and disappear. If wrinkles or bubbles remain, peel off the wallpaper and re-glue it.
After the strip is well glued, cut the wallpaper exactly at the junction of the wall and ceiling with a utility knife. Immediately wipe off excess glue with a damp sponge.
2.4 Gluing the second wallpaper
Glue the next piece of wallpaper along the first one. Smooth out wrinkles and bubbles as described above.
Repeat this procedure until you have covered the entire work surface.
In the “Challenging Areas” section you will find additional tips for processing such difficult places as doors, windows and radiators.
2.5 Cleaning and disposal/storage of adhesive
All excess glue must be removed immediately with a damp sponge. Residues of glue from clothes are removed by washing.
The remaining finished glue can be poured into the toilet or stored in a tightly closed container. room temperature up to 10 days.
Did it with my wife redecorating in the apartment. Almost everything is finished, only the bathroom and a few other small things remain. For the toilet we decided not to spend money and bought paper wallpaper. There were no problems with vinyl in other rooms. These same ones started gluing, it’s just terrible. They tear right in your hands, there are blisters all over the wall, and the next day the seams also come apart. And everything was done according to the instructions, as specified by the manufacturer. Can someone tell me what's wrong.
Do I need to apply glue to non-woven wallpaper?
Maybe there are some secrets. We have already glued them somehow, but they look bad, I’m just wondering why that is.
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Production studio "3D-eco®"
How to glue non-woven wallpaper
Non-woven wallpaper is becoming an increasingly popular and versatile material for wall decoration due to its huge range and good quality. Their strength, aesthetics and practicality deservedly attract the attention of consumers. But in order to get really high-quality wall decor that can last for more than one year, you need to know how to properly stick non-woven wallpaper on the walls.
Properties and features of non-woven wallpaper
1. Fully non-woven with a relief surface, often used for painting;
2. Vinyl on non-woven fabric - vinyl acts as surface protection and has a decorative function, and non-woven fabric acts as a backing.
Non-woven wallpaper of both types lasts a long time, is easy to glue, and after applying the adhesive mass it will not shrink, stretch or tear.
Wallpaper can mask minor flaws and small depressions on the surface. Wear-resistant, retain their original appearance for a long time.
They tolerate temperature changes and humidity well, are resistant to fire, and have soundproofing properties. They are easy to paint (repainting can be done more than once, usually up to 10 times). Thanks to the multi-layering, they look embossed and voluminous in appearance. They help to visually enlarge the room. You can paste this wallpaper on almost any surface.
Meter-long wallpaper has a thin base, so it is better to glue it to walls that are perfectly smooth and even.
The concrete base must first be puttied, getting rid of irregularities and cracks. When gluing, apply the adhesive composition only to the wall.
There are also several disadvantages:
1. Paintable wallpaper has a textured surface, so it can accumulate dust. It needs to be wiped periodically or using a vacuum cleaner.
2. Upper layer may be damaged, resulting in scratches and dents.
If you buy cheap wallpaper, it can highlight bad smell due to the presence of formaldehyde.
Wallpaper that has a texture, is dense and durable, can hide unevenness.
High-quality wallpaper has an oily base and is odorless.
You should buy only one batch of wallpaper, since different batches can differ significantly after gluing and drying.
What glue should I use to glue non-woven wallpaper? The glue you need is moisture-resistant and of high quality, not containing starch and PVA; it is better to use glue with a color indicator.
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Step-by-step instructions for gluing non-woven wallpaper
Before you begin how to glue non-woven wallpaper, you need to prepare the tools necessary for the work. And also find an assistant, since it will be difficult to cope alone.
Required:
. Special glue and bucket for dilution adhesive composition;
. Rubber roller for smoothing wallpaper;
. Tools for measuring - tape measure, level, plumb line;
. Wallpaper spatula;
. Wide brush for applying glue;
. Sponge, sharp knife, spatula.
An important point that you should pay attention to before pasting is that some non-woven wallpapers are transparent.
To check the canvas, you should attach it to the wall. If the surface is translucent, it needs to be painted. Carry out the work after the wall is dry.
Preparing the walls
It is necessary to remove the old covering, since non-woven wallpaper cannot be glued to existing ones. Old wallpaper can be easily removed with a spatula by soaking it with water. If the walls have previously been painted, it is better to use a drill with a wire brush attachment. Then the walls need to be sanded, Special attention paying attention to areas with cracks. After this, wipe the dust with a damp sponge and wait until it dries completely. The cleaned surface is primed for good adhesion of the wallpaper to the wall.
How to apply markings
Using a building level or plumb line, you should apply the markings necessary for the even placement of the sheets. Non-woven wallpaper is glued end-to-end, not overlapping. The construction level will help mark vertical lines; the step width is 1 meter, despite the fact that the width of the canvas is 1.06 meters. This reserve is necessary in case of deformation, shrinkage and adjustment of edges.
How to cut the canvas
There are three methods for cutting:
1. Applying the canvas to the wall, cut strips directly on it, marking the cutting line (make an allowance of 10 centimeters).
2. Do the cutting on the floor or on the table, taking into account the ceiling height of +10 centimeters.
3. When cutting patterned wallpaper, consider the repeating step. To combine the pattern, you need to attach one strip to the already rolled roll, find the joint and cut it off. The cutting size is usually indicated on the packaging.
If the repair was carried out according to all the rules (all surfaces are leveled - ceiling, floor and walls), then the strips are cut to the same length. If not, then each strip must be measured separately.
Preparation of the adhesive mass
The adhesive mixture is prepared exclusively according to the instructions. Dissolves good glue V cold water, with gradual stirring for 5 minutes. The result is a gel-like mass without lumps.
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Technique for gluing non-woven wallpaper
Before gluing, you should apply glue to the wall, protruding beyond the boundaries of the markings for better adhesion of the canvas. Then apply the strip. Make an allowance for the ceiling plinth of 5 centimeters. After gluing, smooth the canvas to the wall. Distribute the glue evenly and displace any existing air.
Using a rubber roller, go over the entire surface from top to bottom and from the center to the edges. Remove any excess glue with a rag. Trim the allowances at the bottom and top evenly.
The following canvases are glued in the same way. To ensure that the edges are held together well, it is recommended that they be additionally coated with glue and pressed down with a roller.
You need to start pasting the room from the window, moving towards the doorway.
In the corners, the stripes are glued with a small allowance, taking into account the pattern.
If unevenness has formed in the corner, you should make small cuts and release the air. Cover the walls behind the battery to a depth of 10 centimeters.
You don’t have to be a professional to cover a room with non-woven wallpaper. By following the instructions, you can independently complete all the work at a high-quality level.
A person always tries to improve his home. And wallpaper plays an important role in this.
Although modern market offers the most various wallpapers, paper ones remain out of competition. You can also choose any type of glue for this.
But the question that comes up more often than others is whether it is possible to glue paper wallpaper with vinyl glue.
What are paper wallpapers?
We probably need to start with the fact that this particular material has been used for several centuries to decorate walls.
And the credit goes to China, because it was its residents who were the first to cover the walls of their houses with rice paper.
After a short time, this technology was adopted by the Japanese. It was only in the 12th century that this became available to Europeans.
Paper wallpaper is paper with or without a pattern printed on it, rolled into a roll and intended for pasting the walls of a house or apartment.
Despite the fact that the market is replete with vinyl, non-woven and other wallpapers, paper ones confidently hold their positions and do not think of giving them up.
Their advantages:
- The low price makes them accessible to the general public;
- The technology for covering a room with this material is extremely simple and, with certain skills, is accessible to everyone;
- This material is suitable for almost all rooms of the house where the humidity is no more than 40%;
- The environmental friendliness of the material allows them to “breathe” and absorb sound;
- Simple dismantling - pour water and remove with a scraper.
Their disadvantages:
- It is impossible to wash or remove dirt - water will immediately soak them and ruin them;
- Short service life - it is rare that paper wallpaper, even of high quality, lasts 10 years, the maximum period is 5 years (and even then not always);
- Burnout from sun rays- this is especially true for walls that are located with sunny side rooms;
- Increased humidity in a room over a short period of time will lead to their getting wet and deteriorating.
Vinyl glue
An adhesive that is widely used and used in the finishing and repair industry. Designed to hold vinyl wallpaper on the walls of your home.
There is an opinion that the base is vinyl, but this is not true, because it does not contain this ingredient.
It is true that this adhesive was developed specifically for vinyl wallpaper, which contains polyvinyl chloride, better known to us as PVC.
It is this material that makes this type adhesive bases are better in terms of quality than paper ones.
Compound
Differences in the components of a given material may be due to manufacturers' developments or intended use.
But often, it is based on modified starch.
Antifungal and antibacterial components, starch-containing ether, polyvinyl acetate powder, and methylcellulose are added to it.
Some manufacturers may add a coloring element (not bright, not transferring to the base) so that you can see how well the material is applied.
As we can see, its composition is quite acceptable in order to answer positively the question - is it possible to glue paper wallpaper with vinyl glue.
Thanks to him, they will sit firmly on the walls.
Application
It is used for covering walls with paper, vinyl, embossed, fabric, velor, metal, bamboo, structural, and wood wallpaper.
Due to the fact that its structure glides easily, alignment and joining of wallpaper seams occurs without problems.
The method of using this material is directly related to the type of wallpaper. For both types of paper bases, you need to apply it in just one layer, and it will immediately stick to the wall.
Other heavy materials should be applied to the walls, which have been carefully treated with this glue, allowed to soak in, and then glued to the base, also lubricated with it.
Ideal for all types mineral bases: concrete, stone, plaster, brick, porous and non-porous base. Can be applied to laminate and ceramic tiles(special composition).
Important! Before applying the adhesive, any base must be thoroughly cleaned of dirt and dust, degreased and dried.
In addition, it is actively used for gluing decorative elements to walls and ceilings - polystyrene foam cornices and tiles.
And his water-dispersion base allows use for gluing parquet flooring, panel laminate, “floating” parquet.
Topic: Why can’t non-woven wallpaper be smeared with glue and applied to the wall?
Actively used in furniture production.
Craftswomen have not deprived it of their attention, and use it to glue beads, decorative elements, fabrics, mosaics, products made of plastic, cardboard, paper, etc.
There are two types of this material and they depend on the quantity paper layers it contains simplex (1 layer) and duplex (2 layers).
Because of this, there will be a difference in price (the second option will be more expensive), as well as in service life (simplexes last less).
For spacious rooms, a large pattern or pattern on them is ideal, and for small rooms- small and medium.
Sunny rooms can be safely painted with dark and rich tones, while dark rooms can be painted with pastel and light colors.
There should be no difference in the style of the room itself and the base for the walls.
So, for a high-tech style, wall pasting would be inappropriate floral wallpaper classic style. The same rule applies to the textiles of the room.
Consider the effect of color on the human body and psyche: red tones excite, rich brown depresses, turquoise refreshes, yellow tones- invigorate, acidic - irritate.
Paper bases for wall decoration have long been firmly established in our lives, thanks to their availability. Vinyl glue also became a regular in our repairs.
Although its price is higher, it is similar to a product manufactured specifically for paper substrates.
Therefore, its use is permissible and justified if you use other elements in the decoration of the room, in addition to paper wallpaper, which will need to be fixed on the walls and ceiling.
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How to glue vinyl wallpaper on non-woven backing video and photos
Vinyl wallpaper on a non-woven basis is becoming increasingly popular when renovating apartments and houses, and this is not surprising; they combine many positive qualities.
Vinyl wallpaper holds color well and does not fade over time, like paper wallpaper; the polyvinyl chloride layer is poorly saturated with water, which means they can be washed. Embossed vinyl wallpaper has a sound absorption effect, which adds comfort to the room.
Non-woven wallpaper does not need to be coated with glue during gluing. Non-woven fabric absorbs glue well, you can apply glue to the wall and apply wallpaper to it, this will be enough to get high-quality finished walls. This technology has several advantages: firstly, the walls are glued quickly and easily, and secondly, you can make overlaps on the ceiling and floor without fear of getting them dirty.
Due to the fact that there is no need to apply glue to the wallpaper, non-woven wallpaper is very easy to glue to the ceiling. It is enough to spread glue on the surface and carefully apply the wallpaper, gradually smoothing it with a spatula.
Vinyl wallpaper consists of two layers, the outer vinyl and the bottom - on a non-woven backing.
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During the next renovation, when you want to change the wallpaper, just remove the top vinyl layer and stick new wallpaper onto the remaining non-woven material. Taking this into account, you need to be well prepared for the first wallpapering of walls and ceilings with vinyl wallpaper.
You need to prepare the base well, clean off all unnecessary elements, prime the surface to prevent mold and mildew from appearing, because vinyl wallpaper does not allow air to pass through and dampness can develop under it. Next, you need to putty the walls and ceilings well so that there are no cracks, holes, or bumps. It is advisable to take putty good quality, because we glue vinyl wallpaper on a non-woven backing for several repairs and during the next repair we will not need to putty the base again.
If you have a flat surface, you do not need to apply several layers of putty; non-woven vinyl wallpaper can also be glued to concrete wall, and on drywall. It is enough to simply fill up small holes.
For the same reason, take a better quality glue for heavy wallpaper, so that the remaining non-woven base will serve as a strong base for new wallpaper. For vinyl wallpaper, you need to use non-woven glue, since the base that is glued to the wall is made of non-woven material and this kind of glue will give the best result.
Photo of butt vinyl wallpaper, wallpapering tool
Tool for gluing non-woven wallpaper
So, we bought wallpaper and glue, the walls were primed and dried, it’s time to start hanging wallpaper. For this we need a tool.
- Paint roller, with medium or short pile, for applying glue to walls and ceilings.
- Use a small brush to coat the joints with glue if you missed a section.
- Use a rubber roller or plastic spatula to smooth out the pasted wallpaper.
- Use a small rubber roller to roll out the joints between the wallpaper.
- Building level or plumb line, pencil or marker, make a vertical mark on the wall.
- Glue container.
- Any object for stirring glue, it can be a drill with special nozzle for glue, a special glue whisk or, as a last resort, any stick or thick wire.
- Knife and scissors, cut the wallpaper and cut off excess pieces.
How to glue vinyl wallpaper to a wall
Armed with the tool, you can start gluing vinyl wallpaper. You need to start gluing vinyl wallpaper from the window, using a plumb line or level, draw a vertical line along the wall, this will be the starting point from which you will paste the entire room. Spread the wall from ceiling to floor, slightly wider than the width of the roll. As a rule, most vinyl wallpapers on a non-woven basis are made either narrow, 57 centimeters, or wide, meter long.
Video tutorial instructions on how to glue vinyl wallpaper on non-woven backing
Before gluing wallpaper, it is necessary to remove all sockets and switches, and it is also advisable to unscrew all the screws on which pictures and cabinets hung.
When you apply glue to the wall, immediately apply the roll of wallpaper to the wall; it is not necessary to cut the wallpaper into sheets; you can cut off the roll near the floor when you paste the sheet onto the wall. If you have vinyl wallpaper without a pattern, you can save a lot of money; each new canvas will start from the end of the previous canvas. Even if you have vinyl wallpaper with a pattern, it is still much easier to glue the wallpaper when it is rolled into a roll and you roll out the roll as you glue it.
You only need to glue vinyl wallpaper on a non-woven backing end-to-end, applying the new sheet to the edge of the already glued sheet. The fact is that non-woven wallpaper does not shrink when it dries, as you pasted it, it will stay that way, so there is no need to glue vinyl wallpaper overlapping and make overlaps on the ceiling and baseboard, as is done with paper wallpaper.
There are situations when you need to combine two canvases together and it is not possible to do it end-to-end; as a rule, this happens in the corners of the room and when the first and last canvas are brought together. In such cases, we glue the wallpaper with an overlap, take a sharp knife and a level (long ruler), apply the level to the seam so that the edge of the level falls on both canvases and carefully cut both canvases with a knife, remove the cut strips and coat with glue under the seam and smooth it with a rubber roller or with a spatula.
Sticking vinyl wallpaper in the corners is the most difficult and responsible process; it is almost impossible to get the corners in a room perfectly, and any defect will lead to a wavy edge of the canvas. Therefore, experts recommend gluing the canvas in the corner, so that it overlaps the second wall by about 5-7 centimeters, glue the next canvas overlapping and cut the joint with a knife. Before gluing the next sheet, it is necessary to draw a vertical line on the other side of the joint so that this sheet is glued vertically.
Photo of how to glue non-woven vinyl wallpaper to the ceiling
How to glue non-woven wallpaper to the ceiling
The technology for gluing vinyl wallpaper to the ceiling is very similar to that described above, even simpler. You can glue vinyl wallpaper yourself. Draw a line parallel to the wall, coat the area of the ceiling under the canvas with glue, apply the edge of the roll to the ceiling, smoothing it with a roller, and gradually unroll the roll, making sure that the edge of the wallpaper is always on the line. When you reach the wall, simply cut the roll from the canvas with a knife and continue on.
In this way, you can glue vinyl wallpaper on a non-woven backing in any room, in the kitchen, in the living room, and even in the bathroom.
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Wallpapering - simple and cheap way updating the decoration in any room. But even such a simple task can turn into torture if you don’t know all its subtleties. Anyone planning to glue vinyl wallpaper will have to figure out where to apply the glue - on the canvas or on the wall - what tool to use, how to prepare the surface and how to finish hard-to-reach areas. All this is discussed in our article.
Features of gluing vinyl wallpaper depending on the base material
Wallpapers with vinyl covering may have a paper or non-woven base. Not only the characteristics of the coating, but also the principles of gluing depend on the substrate material.
- The adhesive mixture is impregnated with the wall, not the canvas, which simplifies the work process.
- This backing is much stronger than paper, has high wear resistance, and can hide small irregularities and cracks on the walls.
- The disadvantages of non-woven wallpaper include the rigidity of the material. The low plasticity of the panels does not allow for quick and efficient finishing of convex areas.
- The glue is applied not only to the surface of the wall, but also to the canvases themselves.
- The material stretches well, and can be used to quickly cover protruding surfaces, such as niches, columns or corners.
- The disadvantages of vinyl wallpaper on a paper backing include the possibility of fibers breaking due to minor mechanical stress and increased glue consumption.
Tools and materials for work
For quality implementation finishing works In addition to vinyl wallpaper and adhesive, you will need the following tools and materials:
- Paint brush or roller with soft bristles - for applying primer to the base and glue to the wallpaper or wall.
- Rubber rollers. A tool with a wide working surface is used for smoothing fabrics, a narrow one is used for high-quality joining of joints.
- Ruler, plumb line, building level, square and pencil - for marking.
- Masking tape - for protection individual elements from ingress of adhesive composition.
- Plastic spatula - for removing air bubbles and excess glue.
- A sharp stationery knife and scissors - for cutting strips.
- Wide metal spatula - for trimming canvases near the ceiling and floor.
- Container for glue mixture.
Advice! To speed up work, use glue with an indicator, which makes it easy to control the uniformity of application of the mixture to the surface of the walls or canvas.
Preparing the surface
Before gluing vinyl wallpaper, you must carry out the following operations:
- remove the housings of switches and sockets, having previously de-energized the room, seal the areas with masking tape;
- remove protruding fasteners (dowels, screws, nails);
- clean the surface of the old coating;
- repair uneven areas with plaster or putty;
- Apply a deep penetration primer to the base and wait for it to dry.
Wallpaper can only be glued to dry and clean walls. Checking the dryness of the base is quite simple. To do this, take a small piece of polyethylene film 50 × 50 centimeters and secure it with tape on the wall so that a sealed space is formed inside. After a day, the polyethylene is checked. The protruding drops indicate that the wall has not dried out.
About all the nuances of preparation concrete surfaces How to hang wallpaper is described in detail.
Step by step instructions for processing a wall or ceiling made of plasterboard before pasting with wallpaper material can be found in.
Important! Level surfaces to suit wide meter wallpaper you need to be especially careful; even with small differences, problems may arise with the joining of adjacent strips.
Making the markings
After preparatory stage Markings are carried out to allow the canvas to be correctly positioned on the surface. Mark the walls using a long ruler, chalk and plumb line.
- The first line is aligned with the edge of the window, gradually moving to the left along the perimeter of the room.
- Further lines are drawn taking into account the width of the wallpaper.
- From the window to the left, markings are made to the corner of the wall with the doorway, numbering each section.
- Next, lines are drawn to the right from the window to the door.
Preparing wallpaper for hanging
Before carrying out major work roll materials cut into strips, the length of which corresponds to the height of the wall plus a margin of 5–10 centimeters. For greater accuracy, the height of the room is checked in different places. If the sizes match, several strips are cut, the total width of which allows you to cover the entire plane of the wall.
If the height of the ceiling in the room is not the same, each subsequent strip is cut off after gluing the previous one, or before cutting, each section between the marking lines is carefully measured.
When preparing strips with a pattern, make sure that the pattern matches. To do this, you need to combine adjacent canvases so that the image elements fit together in the right order. The finished strips are stacked on top of each other in the required sequence.
Gluing vinyl wallpaper: step-by-step instructions
Work on covering walls with vinyl wallpaper is carried out in the following sequence:
- We dilute the glue according to the instructions on the package. The finished solution should have a uniform consistency without clots or lumps.
- Close the windows in the room tightly, turn off the air conditioners and fans.
- We spread the glue on the paper-based wallpaper or on the wall if the material is glued to non-woven material. In the first case, we fold the canvas into an “envelope” - the edges are aligned with the middle of the strip, and wait 5-10 minutes until the paper layer is saturated with glue. We glue the non-woven vinyl immediately after coating a section of the wall slightly larger than the width of the wallpaper.
- We apply the prepared strips to the base along the drawn line, joining adjacent elements taking into account the pattern.
- Using a rubber roller, smooth the fabric from the middle to the edges, getting rid of bubbles and achieving a perfect fit of the material to the surface. Remove protruding glue residues with a piece of foam rubber or clean cloth.
- After drying, press the edges of the wallpaper with a wide metal spatula and trim with a sharp utility knife.
How to hang wallpaper near window and door openings?
The process of gluing wallpaper near openings causes difficulties for inexperienced craftsmen. The canvases must be joined so that their edges do not touch the corners of the window or door opening.
If the door is located in the corner of the room, the discrepancy between the patterns on the wallpaper will remain invisible. If door design is located in the center of the room, the pattern should be combined both before and after the opening.
- The last canvas is glued in such a way that it can cover the casing.
- Then the limiting decorative element is fixed and the hanging part of the canvas is cut off sharp knife.
- Next, smooth out the wallpaper at the joints, as well as between the wall and the casing.
- A short piece is glued to the top of the door, observing the sequence of the pattern.
Procedure for gluing near window openings:
- The strip is glued so that it covers the slope.
- Several horizontal cuts are made at the edges, which will allow the wallpaper to be bent downhill.
- The edges of the canvases are trimmed along the border of the opening.
- After gluing one of the side strips, fix short sections of wallpaper on the top and bottom of the opening.
- After this, they begin finishing the other side of the opening.
Advice. Before wallpapering the second side of the window, apply additional marking line. This makes it easier to achieve the correct vertical position of the canvas.
How to properly hang wallpaper in corners and hard-to-reach places?
There are two methods of gluing canvases in the corner part of the room: overlapping and end-to-end with trimming.
- In the first case, we glue the strip, making an overlap of 1–2 centimeters on the other wall. Next, we draw a marking line along the width of the roll on a perpendicular wall and fix the second canvas so that its edge runs strictly along the corner of the room and does not interfere with another plane. After this, the wallpaper is carefully rolled with a roller.
- The overlap and trim method is used to fix heavy vinyl wallpaper with a large pattern. The technology for carrying out the work is initially similar to the previous method, but at the junction the second sheet does not need to be coated with glue. Next, take a long rule and a sharp utility knife. We make an even cut, bend the edge of the rolled material, apply glue and roll this area with a roller.
In hard-to-reach places behind heating radiators, wallpaper is installed from behind. After fixing in the desired position, the blades are rolled with a narrow roller with a long handle.
In places where sockets or switches are located, rolled materials are glued over the boxes, then cross-shaped cuts are made with a knife. The resulting triangular tails are bent, all excess is trimmed, and the socket bodies are installed in place.
Gluing borders
Gluing the border or frame begins with inconspicuous areas, since at this point the elements will be combined. Typically, decorative items are fixed at the top along the entire perimeter of the room.
When combining two types of canvas horizontally, the border is glued at a certain height relative to the floor. In this case, markings are applied to the walls using a pencil and a building level: you cannot focus on the edges of the wallpaper being joined. Upper part decorative element fasten along a pre-drawn line, then smooth the border with a roller, remove any remaining glue soft cloth or a sponge. In the places where the tape joins, an incision is made with a sharp knife and the fabric is smoothed.
When choosing a roller when wallpapering, you can really get confused. There is a tool on sale that is called - "Wallpaper roller". But it has a different purpose: it is used to roll out already glued wallpaper so that air bubbles come out from under it. It looks like this:
You can also find the “Wallpaper Joint Roller” tool on sale. And again, its name has the word “wallpaper” in it, but it is not suitable for applying glue. But this is an excellent device for rolling joints - this procedure reduces their visibility. This is what the tool looks like:
For applying glue suitable tool, which is called “Fleecy paint roller”. There are many varieties and they differ in the length of the pile and the width of the bobbin. I recommend taking a roller with a fur element of medium length, the width is medium, which is about 25 cm (size “Mideal”).
A “foam roller” is also suitable for applying glue to wallpaper. I tried both options, but I still recommend paying attention to the tool with a fleecy element. It is more reliable and correct operation will last a long time, and with subsequent cleaning of glue and storage it can be reused.
Also, to evenly apply the glue to the roller, I recommend purchasing a special container called a “painting tray.” Such a simple device significantly saves time and effort in work.