Having decided to change the situation in the house and carry out repairs, many are beginning to wonder which wallpaper glue is the best, and for which characteristics and properties should this composition be chosen?
Wallpapers - this is the fastest and less expensive way to completely change the appearance of the room.
With their help you can not only update the appearance of the room, but also visually increase the dimensions of the interior space, make it more fresh and attractive.
Meanwhile, if you use a poor-quality or incorrectly selected adhesive for wallpapering, you can achieve a completely different effect, in which the coating will not fix well on the surface of the wall and eventually will fall off and peel off.
For non-woven, vinyl or paper wallpaper, different compositions should be used, which are selected mainly based on the characteristics of the wallpaper.
Now it is possible to buy wallpaper, on the basis of which a certain composition is already applied, in which case it is enough to moisten them only a little, after which it is possible to glue to the wall surface.
In all other cases for vinyl, paper or non-woven wallpaper you will have to purchase glue separately and do it right.
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Contents:
- Adhesive varieties
- Adhesive selection
- Adhesive preparation technology
Adhesive varieties
Currently, in specialized stores, you can find a wide variety of different fixing media specifically designed for different types of wallpaper.
Very popular special products, which are sold in dry form.
They represent a fine powder or granules, and before proceeding to the appropriate work, this mixture must be diluted with water, while observing certain proportions.
It should be noted that the need to dilute the water with a dry mixture is practically the only drawback of such glue.
Very often among dry adhesives you can find a universal that is equally suitable for both vinyl or paper, and for non-woven types of finishes.
This mixture is based on special chemical reagents and elements that form a good adhesion to the wall surface.
When preparing a dry mix, it is necessary to control the density and viscosity of the agent.
For a material that can be called heavy, it is better to use a thicker mixture, in turn, for a light one, it should be rather dense, in addition, for paper wallpaper, you should prepare a formulation in the form of water.
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Liquid mixtures are completely ready for use and do not require any preliminary preparation before use.
Typically, liquid mixtures are mainly used for non-woven or vinyl types of material that have a heavy structure.
They provide high strength bonding material to the wall surface.
It should also be noted that among the finished compounds you can find glue, which is designed for gluing the joints of the material on different bases.
It is produced in small tubes, and the price for it is quite acceptable.
At the core of any composition for fixing the material to the wall lie certain reagents, which form the final fixing mass, which provides the necessary adhesion of surfaces.
In order to determine which type of glue is the best, you must first determine the type of material with which you want to work.
It is best to purchase those compounds that are produced by well-known companies.
Selecting the adhesive
Before selecting the adhesive for wallpaper, you must first determine the structure of the material itself.
When choosing the adhesive, the defining role is played by the type of wallpaper itself, which is to be glued to the wall surface.
If the choice is made in favor of a universal type of glue produced on a dry basis, then in its preparation it is necessary to carefully monitor the consistency and thick.
For example, for heavy non-woven or vinyl wallpaper, dry glue must be prepared with maximum density. In turn, the paper type of wallpaper is preferably glued to liquid glue.
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It should be noted that in stores you can find glue, designed exclusively for vinyl materials, which has increased durability.
You can also find glue for non-woven wallpaper, which fixes even stronger and is also suitable for those types of wallpaper that are intended for painting.
Any paper types of wallpaper can be glued using absolutely any universal types of glue.
In turn, for textile, velor, as well as glass walls, a disperse adhesive composition is specially produced, which has not only increased strength, but also moisture resistance.
The disadvantage of a disperse adhesive is that when it hits the front surface, noticeable stains remain.
It should be noted that such exotic types of wallpaper as bamboo or cork, it is recommended to glue exclusively on liquid nails, and apply this composition should be on both sides.
There is also a special glue that is designed exclusively for those wallpapers that have a fleecy surface.
This type of wallpaper can include fabric, jute, as well as reed wallpaper.
In any case, the most suitable adhesive is one that fits all the parameters for the material from which the wallpaper is made.
Adhesive preparation technology
If the choice is made in favor of a dry mix based on a special small mixture, then it is still necessary to prepare it correctly before gluing the material to the surface of the wall.
To do this, take a certain size plastic container, which must be dry and clean, and also prepare a tool that will be convenient to stir the glue to a uniform composition.
Then the water is poured exclusively into the water at room temperature. Water should not be cold or hot, as in either case the mixture will lose its original properties.
After that, the fine powder from the bundle should be carefully poured into the water, and all this must be thoroughly mixed until all kinds of lumps disappear completely and the mixture itself becomes homogeneous.
For non-woven or vinyl wallpaper, a sufficiently viscous mixture should be prepared, which will ensure good adhesion to the wall surface.
If you want to work with the material on a paper basis, then the mixture should be liquid and transparent.
It should be noted that the material on paper basis can be glued to the wall on a composition prepared independently, which is called a paste.
Such a freshly prepared mixture has good adhesive properties and ensures a good adhesion of the material to the wall surface.
For its preparation it is necessary to take ordinary starch, which is mixed in boiling water. Before using the paste, it is absolutely necessary to insist in a cool place.
As a result, the starch mass must have a certain viscosity, be homogeneous and free of lumps.
It should be noted that for the preparation of any adhesives it is necessary to observe exactly the recommended proportions.
The recommended proportions are usually indicated by the manufacturer on the package, but in the case of a paste, the amount of starch in most cases is determined by eye.
When decorating the surface of walls with different types of material, the choice of glue plays a huge role. It should be selected based on the characteristics of the material itself, as well as the condition of the base of the walls.
In turn, the surface of the walls should be properly prepared before starting work. It must be cleaned of the old coating, and in addition, remove all dirt and dust.
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If necessary, it is recommended to remove any irregularities and defects that can subsequently appear through the paper layer.
It is also mandatory to apply a primer on the base of the wall, then let it dry thoroughly.
Immediately before starting work, it is necessary to close all windows and completely eliminate the formation of a draft, until the base of the wall is completely dry.
