Paintable wallpaper is quite interesting solution for interior decoration. They create a structure on the ceiling that adds zest to the room and allows you to create coziness in your home. A huge selection of textures will allow each person to choose what he really likes.
If you compare the wallpaper ceiling with other types of finishes, you can highlight many advantages:
- Relatively inexpensive;
- The ceiling height is not removed;
- Huge selection of structures;
- Choice of any color;
- It’s not difficult to do it yourself;
- Wallpapering and subsequent painting of ceilings practically does not require any tools.
The process of wallpapering the ceiling
Surface preparation
- You should start gluing by preparing the surface. If the plaster is loose or falling off in places, it needs to be removed.
- Fill all cracks, seams between panels, and surface unevenness with putty - then sand it (see) Paintable wallpaper, especially with a strong texture, can only hide small cracks on the ceiling (see)
Tip: If the primer is very strongly absorbed, this operation must be repeated after the first layer has dried.
The next step is to mark the ceiling for the first strip of wallpaper:
- Step back from the wall at a distance less than the width of the wallpaper by 5-6 centimeters (if the wallpaper is 53 centimeters wide, then the distance is 46-48 centimeters), and make marks at both ends of the room.
- Pull the beating cord between the marks, and slightly pull it down and release it. This line will be a guide for gluing the first strip.
- If your choice fell on non-woven wallpaper for painting, then this is much easier. We begin gluing, spreading the ceiling evenly and gluing the strip to it.
- When pasting paper wallpaper, it is necessary to apply glue not only to the wall, but also directly to the wallpaper itself. To do this, a strip cut to size is smeared with glue and left to lie for a few minutes.
- Next, dilute the wallpaper glue strictly according to the instructions indicated on the package. You should not do it yourself, as other proportions can spoil the quality of gluing and complicate the work process itself.
Wallpapering
- Having measured the required length of the strip, we cut it off. For convenience, you can cut the strip a few centimeters longer and cut off the excess after gluing.
Tip: If you leave the wallpaper too for a long time(more than 10 minutes), they can delaminate, tear, stretch, and bubble. This is also possible if the wallpaper is generously spread, or the glue is too liquid. Try to avoid these mistakes.
- Next, apply glue to the ceiling in the place where the strip should be glued; it is better to spread it a little wider than the size of the canvas, so that the glue protrudes by 5-10 centimeters.
- It is better to glue wallpaper on the ceiling together. One person holds the strip, and the second, meanwhile, aligns them along the drawn line and gradually glues them.
If there is no one to help, or you like to do everything yourself, this is also quite possible. We will show you how to do this, for example paper wallpaper for painting they are glued in this way:
- First, the glue is applied to the middle of the strip with a thick cheek.
- Then the glue is spread evenly on the sides to completely cover the entire surface.
- The entire canvas must be folded like an accordion, so that the sides coated with glue are in contact with each other. The accordion step should be approximately 30 centimeters.
With wallpaper laid in this way, it is quite easy to work with and hold in your hands. The long end of the wallpaper will not interfere with wallpapering.
- After impregnation with glue, the “accordion” becomes quite soft and delicate, so holding it in your hands will be quite difficult. For ease of operation and maintaining the integrity of the wallpaper, use additional support. You can take a cardboard roll from a roll of foil, or a sanded round stick and place it under the wallpaper to stiffen it.
- Begin gluing wallpaper for the ceiling to be painted from the edge of the wall. With one hand we hold the “accordion”, and with the other we glue and level it along the previously drawn line.
- It is necessary to straighten the wallpaper on the ceiling from the middle of the canvas, to its edges, using a wallpaper brush or a special roller.
Tip: Be careful that the wallpaper does not bubble or wrinkle when pasting. To do this, apply the canvas to the ceiling and gradually level it with a brush. First of all, this type of work does not like to be rushed, so be careful
- The next canvas is glued in the same way, the only difference is that you need to ensure that the joint of the wallpaper is clean and well adjusted to each other.
That's the whole, rather simple process of gluing wallpaper for painting on the ceiling. Wallpaper on walls can be trimmed in two ways:
Using scissors:
- To do this, having reached the wall, press the wallpaper to the wall and run the blunt end of the scissors along the corner, then, slightly peeling off the strip, cut off the excess part along the break line.
- If there is a protrusion on the wall, use scissors to carefully cut the fabric to the corner.
- Under the wire, at the place where the chandelier is attached, make a cross-shaped cut. Subsequently, he will hide behind the bowl of the lamp itself.
With help construction knife and a spatula.
- Press the end of the strip with a spatula in the corner and cut with a knife.
Ceiling wallpaper for painting can be repainted several times, which will allow you to refresh the room at any time without affecting the wallpaper itself (see).
Often, wallpaper is chosen as the basis for the design of the ceiling, since it can imitate different kinds finishing materials, including stone, marble, wood, have a textured pattern. But simply covering the surface with them is not enough: they still need to be painted, only then will they look interesting and decorate the interior (see). The photo shows what effect painting wallpaper on the ceiling can create.
How to choose wallpaper
Wallpapering the ceiling for painting is becoming increasingly popular. This finish looks beautiful and will last for many years, because the coating can be washed. In addition, this material hides minor surface defects.
Buyers have the opportunity to buy ceiling wallpaper There are two types for painting: paper and non-woven. The latter are more reliable and have a long service life; they can be washed. There are domestic and imported wallpapers, the latter is better - they can be repainted several times (read also: " "). When gluing, domestic canvases need to be impregnated with glue, imported ones do not need this, just apply adhesive composition only on the ceiling. German products have proven themselves well. Russian manufacturers indicate on the packaging “embossed wallpaper”, and European ones indicate “paintable wallpaper”. They also produce material that is already painted, so you don’t have to bother with paint.
A catalog that can be viewed on the websites of most manufacturers will help you choose ceiling wallpaper for painting. There is a huge selection of material textures, so there is no problem with a solution that will harmoniously fit into the interior (more details: " ").
How to choose paint
The choice of paint depends, first of all, on the type of wallpaper used. Fiberglass can be painted with any composition, and for example, only water-dispersion paint is suitable for non-woven wallpaper. But even if you can choose any paint for coating, you should approach this responsibly, because the properties of the surface depend on the choice.
Alkyd enamels are often used to paint ceilings. They create a wear-resistant, hard and moisture-resistant film; such a surface can be cared for using detergents. But they also have many shortcomings. Before drying, the enamel releases toxic substances, and in addition, it smoothes the coating, and ceiling wallpaper is bought for painting to create a relief surface. It interferes with the air permeability of the ceiling, which leads to disruption of the microclimate of the room. Thus, painting wallpaper in residential areas with enamel is not the most reasonable solution.
As for water-dispersion paints, they contain acrylic and polymer additives, thanks to which a wear-resistant coating is created and it becomes possible to wash it. If you need to give a certain shade, it is better to resort to machine tinting. It is difficult to accurately calculate the required amount of paint, even when its consumption per square meter surfaces. If there is not enough composition, it will be impossible to create exactly the same tone, and the coating will differ in color. Machine tinting allows you to repeat the paint tone using the same code. When purchasing coloring pigments, you need to choose those that are suitable in composition.
How to glue wallpaper to a ceiling for painting
It is not difficult to install special wallpaper for painting, since the principle of operation is similar to that in the case of ordinary wallpaper. Paper products are impregnated with glue before painting; non-woven products do not require this - the glue is applied to the ceiling itself (more details: " "). The pasted canvas is smoothed with a roller so that there are no air bubbles left between it and the surface. The process is shown in the video.
Preparing for painting
To prevent accidents related to short circuits, etc., the electrical wiring in the room is de-energized. It is very important to bring the air temperature to the values recommended by the manufacturer. There should be no drafts, otherwise the paint will dry unevenly and thereby attract dust. Doors, floors, windows, lamps are covered with special material, and furniture is taken out. If indoors complete renovation, then the ceiling is painted before finishing the walls, and when only the ceiling is being worked on, the walls are covered with plastic film.
Once cooked necessary tools(gloves, hat, safety glasses, roller, brushes, stepladder, paint tray), start painting the ceiling. What the room should look like before renovation after is shown in the photo.
Traditional painting method
Paper wallpaper and fiberglass are painted as follows. Apply paint to the ceiling along the perimeter and corners with a brush, and go over the rest of the surface with a roller (read: ""). Apply the composition in two layers: the first - perpendicular to the direction of light, the second - parallel to it. The first layer must be completely dry before applying the next one.
The paint is poured into a tray, a roller is dipped in it, which is rolled several times over the flat part so that the composition is distributed evenly and there is no excess. Thanks to this, it is possible to avoid splashes during application and reduce paint consumption. Then the composition is applied to the ceiling. You can watch a video of this process.
Coloring non-woven wallpaper
Non-woven ceiling wallpaper for painting allows you to create a very interesting coating that will complement and decorate the interior.
Structural finishing materials are sometimes painted before gluing to the surface, applying latex paint on the back side. When the base of the wallpaper itself is painted, the front side remains white and stands out beautifully. After drying, the canvas is glued to the ceiling.
The surface will have pastel shade, if you paint not the wallpaper itself, but the ceiling, you just need to choose a very bright and saturated color. This way, the paint will shine through the material, and the shade will be muted.
Wallpapering the ceiling - popular way finishing, allowing you to quickly disguise all defects on the surface. Currently, there is a large number of wallpapers, the texture of which allows you to imitate decorative plaster. But, since the final stage of finishing is painting, in order for the work to be done efficiently, you need to know how to paint wallpaper on the ceiling.
Before painting wallpaper on the ceiling, you need to choose the right paint. Its selection depends on the type of finishing material that is glued to the ceiling. If glass wallpaper is used, then you can give preference to any coloring composition. For vinyl wallpaper recommended to use acrylic paint. For non-woven fabrics, only water-based ones are suitable. However, even for fiberglass, materials must be selected carefully, because this will determine the characteristics of the finished surface.
Often painting wallpaper on the ceiling is done using alkyd enamels. They create a hard, wear-resistant and moisture-resistant film on the ceiling. Thanks to these properties, the surface painted with this type of paint can be constantly washed using detergents. However, this enamel also has disadvantages:
- due to air tightness, the microclimate in the room is disrupted;
- completely dried enamel releases toxic substances;
- the paint does not emphasize, but smoothes out the texture of the ceiling wallpaper.
Thus, for painting the ceiling indoors, it is not recommended to give preference to alkyd enamels. Water-based paint is durable and harmless. But ceilings painted with it cannot be exposed to frequent wet cleaning to avoid washing off the coating. This type of paint needs to be applied in 2-3 layers to obtain a rich color. In this case, the work must be done very quickly, otherwise the junction of the fresh and already dried paint composition will be too noticeable.
The best option would be to use coloring compounds on water based. They contain polymer additives and acrylic, thanks to which the painted surface becomes wear-resistant and can also be subjected to wet and dry cleaning. Currently, painting the ceiling in various colors. To give the paint a certain tone, it is recommended to use machine tinting, which can repeat the shade. If there is a shortage of tinting composition, it is very difficult to manually calculate the required amount of coloring pigment.
Also, when choosing a material, it is worth considering that coloring compositions come in matte and glossy. Choice required type depends on the quality of the ceiling surface. If it has unevenness, then it is worth buying matte paint, since glossy paint will only highlight the defects.
Preparatory work
Before you paint the wallpaper on the ceiling with water-based paint, you need to do some preparatory work. These include the following:
When performing complex repairs, painting the ceiling is carried out before finishing walls, so it is not necessary to protect them. When repainting only the ceiling, the walls must be covered with plastic film, secured with double-sided tape.
Painting options
There are several options for painting the ceiling surface. For coloring paper and glass wallpaper, you can use traditional way. First of all, use a brush to paint the corners and perimeter of the ceiling, and then paint the rest of the area with a roller. Painting is carried out in 2-3 stages. The first layer is applied across the beam of light, that is, along the wall with the window. After the first has dried, a second layer is applied parallel to it.
Painting non-woven wallpaper on the ceiling can be done in several ways. To create an unusual color effect, You can paint the wallpaper before gluing it them to the ceiling. Painting is done from the reverse side. In this case, the outer part, that is, the interlining, will be painted, but the base itself will remain white. Pasting the ceiling is done after the paint has dried.
An unusual option for painting non-woven-based finishing material is to use two shades of paint. To do this in dispersion paint add less water than indicated in the instructions. The ceiling is first painted and then covered with wallpaper. After complete drying, take a foam sponge, previously soaked in paint, and then wipe the wallpaper with it only along the relief. As a result, the base of the finishing material turns out to be dark, rich, and the protruding pattern is delicate. If desired, the pattern itself can be painted with contrasting paint.
Painting non-woven wallpaper
Before you start painting non-woven wallpaper, You need to prepare in advance the materials and equipment necessary for work:
The roller must be selected according to the type of finishing material. For embossed wallpaper suitable tool with long pile, and for smooth ones - with short pile.
After preparing everything you need, you can start painting. Process sequence:
Water-based compositions begin to dry 5 minutes after they are applied to the surface. If poorly painted areas are found, they are covered with a correction layer, but this is done only on a dry basis. When gluing new wallpaper to the floor, you need to wait until it is completely dry and only then start painting.
When painting wallpaper on the ceiling, you must adhere to some rules:
If you want to remove wallpaper from the ceiling and paint it, after removing the finishing material, you must prime the surface, putty with a thin layer, and then grout the ceiling to eliminate unevenness.
Thus, you can cope with painting a ceiling covered with wallpaper yourself. But to obtain a high-quality result, you must follow the rules and sequence of painting work.
There are many design solutions, which can significantly transform the interior of the room. Particularly successful compositions are obtained if you use various color solutions and their combinations. To achieve the desired effect, you can use various materials. Interesting design It turns out due to the fact that wallpaper is used for painting the ceiling. Such canvases allow you to use ceiling surface literally like a canvas. The main thing is to choose them correctly.
But why is this material so good? Paintable wallpaper has undeniable advantages, which distinguish these paintings from others. The advantages include:
- available price category- the product has reasonable price, which does not limit the popularity of wallpapering surfaces;
- a wide selection of textures allows you to create surfaces that are amazing in nature (see photo);
- the lining and painting process does not require special tool and special professional skills, although experience will be required.
It is important to consider that this coating does not change the visual appearance of the room area.
There are several dozen textured canvases for painting Various types of wallpaper for painting
Modern technologies make it possible to satisfy almost any consumer needs, which makes it possible to choose a finishing material that will meet all the necessary parameters.
If we talk about wallpaper that will cover the ceiling and then be painted, then a person has the necessary wealth of choice. Ceiling wallpapers differ in their pattern and the structure of the canvas itself.
Paper
The option is suitable for all types of ceilings. A few decades ago, this particular species was the most popular, but this was due to the paucity of supply. In general, standard paper products are not very suitable for coloring.
There is a type of paper fabric that is of the coarse fiber type. The peculiarity of this product is that the composition includes wood chips located between two layers, which creates the necessary structure. Among other things, such coatings contribute to additional sound and heat insulation.
Duplex two-layer paper wallpapers for coloring look good, but they are subject to swelling, and most importantly, they can be painted no more than 2 - 3 times Non-woven
Non-woven wallpaper for painting has proven itself to be excellent for solving such problems of ceiling covering as cracks that do not affect the base, small dents and layers from plaster mixture. These properties are explained by the fact that the canvases have a significant density. This same characteristic makes it easy to paint the coating several times.
The process of drawing a picture is quite interesting, which consists of a sequence of actions taking place in production. So, initially, stencils are applied to the non-woven fabric, then vinyl is sprayed, creating the required volume.
The non-woven fabric is quite high quality and durable, such wallpaper has optimal ratio price quality Glass wallpaper
This is probably the most the best option when you need to determine which wallpaper to choose for painting the ceiling. The advantages of this material are that the canvas corrects minor unevenness well and has high fire resistance. Fiberglass wallpaper has a wide decorative range of textures, relief and ornaments.
Their main advantage is the possibility of painting, and this procedure can be carried out many times (some types require that the paint be applied more than ten times).
Fiberglass is considered the best base; these wallpapers can withstand up to 5 - 7 layers of paint; the only disadvantage of such a product is the high price Which paint to choose?
The correct selection of composition to paint the ceiling depends on which version of wallpaper will be used. So, for non-woven wallpaper, only a water-dispersion composition is suitable, but for glass wallpaper, almost any existing solution is suitable, if its properties are taken into account.
Many people prefer to use alkyd enamels, which make it possible to create fairly reliable coatings with for a long time services. Caring for canvases is very simple, even with the help of various detergents. But it is important to consider that this composition has many disadvantages. The first priority is the smoothing effect, that is, the enamel completely eliminates the presence of any relief on the wallpaper. In addition, the surface becomes impermeable, which disrupts the microclimate of the room.
Wallpaper can be painted with any water-based paints, but professionals prefer to work with acrylic compounds Water-dispersion paint contains polymer additives and acrylic, which makes it possible to create a wear-resistant coating that can withstand standard care. This material is great for work, but has its own characteristics. So, if you need to get a new color, it is better to choose tinting using machines.
Features of coloring different types of wallpaper
Each type of wallpaper, after painting, acquires an individual coating. Thus, this parameter can become a decisive factor when choosing the required material.
Nuances:
- Paper wallpaper makes it possible to obtain a surface that will be visually uniform - there will be a complete impression of the absence of joints. But this type of canvas can cause some problems that appear after gluing. The fact is that the paper, when drying, can shrink unplanned.
- The non-woven version is much easier to glue, because there is no need to coat the material with glue, it is enough to treat the base. Coloring allows you to get a beautiful layer on which the existing texture will stand out.
- To use glass wallpaper, you must use special adhesives that are designed for such work. Craftsmen advise pre-treating the ceiling not with a simple primer, but with a latex one. The canvases are easy to paint, given that almost any composition is suitable for the job.
The canvases intended for dyeing are quite heavy, so they are produced special types glue On a note! Exactly two latest options are more preferable if it is necessary to create a relief surface.
Gluing technology
You can apply ceiling wallpaper using standard technology, which consists of the following steps:
The most important thing is to carry out the process carefully, without much fuss. If work is carried out in a team, then it is important to achieve coherence.
Wallpaper should be painted taking into account some nuances:
- Paper species are afraid large quantity moisture, so the paint is applied with a time delay. That is, the first layer is laid, they wait for it to dry, and then they begin further work.
- When painting non-woven fabric, use a soft roller, and if possible, use a spray bottle. The process must be performed carefully so as not to damage the vinyl pattern.
- Fiberglass wallpaper is painted in the same way as the non-woven version.
Naturally, you need to take care of your choice in advance suitable color paint and calculate required amount canvases taking into account stock.
Very often, wallpaper is preferred for the base of the ceiling material. Thanks to their structure, you can achieve the desired textured pattern. Just pasting the wallpaper on the ceiling is half the work, and by painting it, you can end up with a chic and interesting addition to the interior. This finish will last a very long time, because after finishing, the ceiling can be refreshed and safely repainted in a different color with a minimum of financial costs and precious time.
Non-woven wallpaper for painting on the ceiling: yes or no
The non-woven base is made from dense pressed sections of fibers. The finished canvas is covered with foam vinyl using a stencil. The result is non-woven wallpaper with a smooth base and a relief pattern.
Advantages of non-woven wallpaper for painting:
- During gluing, they do not wrinkle or stretch.
- Smooth out unevenness.
- They hide cracks in the ceiling and prevent them from spreading further.
- They don't sag.
- Very dense and durable.
Despite a number of advantages of non-woven wallpaper, it is important to know that their surface is quite soft and can be easily picked even with a fingernail. Therefore, after the entire ceiling has dried, you should not hesitate to paint. A layer of paint serves as an additional durable and protective layer.
Gluing non-woven wallpaper is easy. Only the surface, not the canvas, is evenly covered with glue. Subsequent strips are applied strictly at the joint. Smooth the wallpaper from the middle to the edge using a rubber roller or rubber spatula. strip required length You can measure and prepare in advance, or cut directly during the gluing process. In this case, you will need an assistant.
It is advisable to remove protruding glue from the joints immediately using a sponge or spatula.
Manufacturers apply a relief pattern on non-woven wallpaper in such a way that there is less material waste. Thanks to this nuance, such paintable battles have excellent reviews from consumers.
Useful advice from professionals for those who are hanging wallpaper on the ceiling for the first time:
Is it possible to glue wallpaper to water-based paint on the ceiling?
Glue wallpaper on water-based paint on the ceiling it is possible, taking into account some points.
To get started you need:
- Make sure that the ceiling is covered with the “water emulsion”. To do this, just remove a small layer of finishing with a spatula. If this area is removed along with the putty or simply crumbles in your hands, then with one hundred percent certainty it is a “water-based emulsion.” But this does not mean that you should immediately start wallpapering.
- Make sure the paint is perfectly applied to the ceiling.
- Treat doubtful areas with coarse sandpaper. In this way, accumulated dust in cracks and the “weakest” areas of the surface are removed.
- Prime the ceiling well.
Of course, to obtain an ideal and clean surface, it would be rational to remove water-based paint from the ceiling completely, down to the base. This can be done with warm water and a cloth.
During the washing process, frequently change the water to clean water and rinse the cloth thoroughly.
If you decide to undertake such a process, keep in mind that it will take a lot of time. The drying process for the ceiling will also take several days, so be patient!
How to paste wallpaper on a ceiling for painting with your own hands
Gluing wallpaper for painting is not difficult. The main thing is to prepare perfect ceiling for this process. After removing the previous layer on the surface, cleaning out uneven surfaces, debris and dust, filling cracks with putty, you can safely proceed to the last stage of preparation - priming. There are many compositions for priming surfaces; preference should be given to those that prevent the appearance of fungus and mold. Apply the primer to the ceiling using a roller or brush in several layers. Apply each layer only after the previous one has dried!
You will learn how to apply liquid wallpaper to the ceiling in our next article:
After all preparatory work surface, you can proceed to the wallpaper itself.
You will need:
- Scissors;
- Pencil;
- Wallpaper glue;
- Roller or rubber spatula for smoothing wallpaper;
- Meter;
- An extra pair of hands.
The first strip is glued, as a rule, from the window, and the next one is applied next to it (at the joint). This is done for the purpose if suddenly you are new to this process and when applying the next strip you get a small “overlap” - it was not noticeable visually.
How to glue wallpaper for painting on the ceiling (video)
Wallpaper for painting - quite interesting and uncomplicated finishing material for the ceiling. This material has a lot of advantages and is characterized by a relatively low price. Without changing the base of the ceiling, it became possible to give it a new “life” and with the help of various color ranges change the design of the room. These wallpapers can boast a huge selection of structures to suit every taste. The most important thing, perhaps, is that they differ in that it is quite possible to glue such wallpaper on our own, without the help of specialists, which will save your budget!