Application of liquid wallpaper on the wall

If in the process of repairing a dwelling you want to get away from the usual design, then, as an option for wall decoration, study the question of how to apply liquid wallpaper and see the photo.

Classic interior walls of the apartment 60-70-ies looked like painting from the bottom to the middle of the wall turning into whitewashing from above.

This was easily explained by the fact that there were only white and paint available, whitewash and plaster could be applied by many, and almost always the repair was done by oneself without the involvement of outside labor.

Later, when the shortage of paper wallpapers was eliminated, the most popular solution for a living room was sticking.

They were glued first only to the wall, leaving the ceiling under the paint, and soon and for the liner there were wallpaper offers.

Now available as simple paper wallpaper, and fotodekor, non-woven wallpaper and vinyl.

They allow to realize the design provided by the assortment of the manufacturer and paint can be applied to their surface.

The demand for design repairs has increased, and the enterprises that produce finishing materials have reacted sensitively. And again the beauty of the walls is carried out with the help of a brush and a roller.

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Liquid wallpaper, which will be discussed in this article, will add a twist to the design of the room.

When talking about how to glue liquid wallpaper, it would be more appropriate to use the term "apply" - liquid wallpaper is a solution of decorative plaster with the addition of cellulose and silk fibers.

For the formation of glutinous mass, the dry MKC glue added to the mixture is used, which is used to glue the usual wallpaper. When mixed with water, it dissolves.

Apparently, because of its presence, the dry mixture was called wallpaper, though externally, and by the technology of applying to the surface it more like plaster.

This determines the wide range of their applications and a huge advantage over those that need to be glued to the wall.

Most likely, you have already applied plaster yourself, so in order to apply wallpaper, there will be no problems.

The photo shows different design options in residential areas. The proposed video master-class will show how to apply a liquid wallpaper.

Wall preparation and calculation

The main doubt that arises in a person after buying a dry mix and reading instructions, or whether it is possible to apply liquid wallpaper to an unprepared surface, as written?

Of course, they are less demanding that the surface is perfectly even, but still the remains of the previous finishing material will have to be removed, the whitewashed whitewash, the plaster and the paint will be wiped, the depressions will be plastered, the nails and screws will be removed even if they are flush with the wall.

Cracks on the wall, seams between drywall sheets - all this will show up after the drying of the mortar, therefore, the preparation of the surface is required before gluing the liquid wallpaper.

Depending on the type of surface, preliminary preparation will be carried out in different ways.

If you will apply liquid wallpaper on a wall, where before there was a tile covering( for example, in the kitchen or in the bathroom), there is a lot of work to be done.

It is required to remove the remains of the mixture on which the tile has been glued, to level the surface and apply plaster.

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Liquid wallpaper is allowed to glue on plywood and drywall. Since the sheets of these materials can not be combined without cracks, before the solution is applied, fill the joints and hats of the screws.

Most often, plasterboard is fixed with metal screws, so it is necessary to apply a primer.

Only after the putty applied on the drywall is completely dry, it is possible to apply a primer solution.

Primer protects plasterboard, preventing contact of adhesive with cardboard surface.

Plywood is treated in a similar way. Before applying the solution, clean the drywall and plywood from the dust with a damp sponge and allow to dry for some time.

As drywall and plywood are used for the rapid erection of internal walls, repair and finishing with their own hands really finish in a short time.

The solution can not be applied to whitewash, it needs to be washed off. Blur whitewash needs 2-3 days before the finishing works - the walls need to dry.

Usually the manufacturer indicates that one package will be enough for 5-6 square meters of area, however, rarely when it is possible to do it practically.

Not perfectly smooth walls, the application of the layer is slightly thicker than recommended, the residues that have adhered to the container during the dilution process all result in losses of the working composition.

Therefore, planning the purchase of wallpaper, proceed from the fact that one package you will be able to apply on 3,5-4 square meters.

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Before proceeding to the practical part, determine the design of the room. Use liquid wallpaper, evenly applying the same composition on all walls of the room, is inappropriate.

Watch the video and photos of the interiors, select the option you like and according to it plan the room. If a complex drawing is planned, then it is worth putting it on the wall and ceiling.

This preparatory work is finished, it remains to dilute the dry mixture and start to apply liquid wallpaper yourself.

Preparation of liquid wallpaper

Liquid wallpaper on technology work reminiscent of whitewash - dry powder is bred and applied to the walls. The attached instructions recommend to dilute the liquid wallpaper 5-12 hours before application.

Some manufacturers are filling out the ready-made mixture, which can only be filled with water. Often the individual components of the wallpaper are packed in different packages.

In this case, you need to carefully study the instructions and strictly follow the breeding sequence.

Dilute according to the following rules:

• Enter into the container the amount of water of room temperature specified in the instruction;
• Slowly pour the contents of the bag, stirring constantly. Since liquid wallpaper contains long fibers, it is undesirable to use mechanical means with stirring. It is most convenient to interfere with your own hands, grinding the formed lumps. No corrosive or toxic substance in liquid wallpaper is present, the solution is easily washed from hands, if desired, can be mixed with gloves;
• Strictly observe the norm. In no event can you dilute half the package or do a double batch at once;
• If the package contains a glossy package or a powder containing paint, then add it to the water first, before applying a dry mix of wallpaper.

Prepared liquid wallpaper in a tightly closed container is stored, being suitable for use on large surfaces, for a week.

To avoid drying, dilute in one container and cast into another container the volume required for one wall.

Wallpaper application on the walls

If you need finishing work in one living room or a small room, the most convenient tools for applying the mortar to the wall will be a plastic transparent grater.

When working with such a grater, it is easy to control the direction of the fibers during application and create applications. It is also convenient to apply the solution to the ceiling.

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If a significant amount of finishing is planned, then it makes sense to purchase a spray gun.

Try to plan the kneading of wallpaper so that on one wall do not use two different dilutions. The transition line will be very noticeable. The transition between different mixtures is worth doing in the corners.

Not all manufacturers recommend applying the solution in rooms where there is high humidity - in the kitchen, in the bathroom.

Of course, the ideal design for their walls will be tiles, but, nevertheless, you can create an interior kitchen or bathroom with a combination of tiles and wallpaper.

Liquid wallpaper will be a window among the tiles.

When applying liquid wallpaper in the kitchen or bathroom, check the hood - if the humid air from the room does not have an outlet, it condenses on the dried solution and causes them to peel off.

It is also important to place areas for liquid wallpaper so that they do not get water from the shower or washbasin.

Not the best option is to apply wallpaper on a moisture-resistant gypsum board.

A water repellent coating will protect the plasterboard, but all condensation will accumulate on the surface.

It is absolutely not recommended to apply the solution to the ceiling in the bathroom( it is permissible to apply to the ceiling in the kitchen, however, with the condition that the entire space above the plate is covered with a powerful hood and hot air will not reach the ceiling).

The whole impact of humidity in the bathroom takes over the ceiling itself. It will form condensate, penetrating into the cracks of the dried solution and destroying it.

Finish primer applied to the surface will save the position only for a while. Detachment is inevitable. The ideal option for the bathroom is a breathable suspended ceiling.

Despite the fact that the use of liquid wallpaper allows you to create a unique design, minimize their use in the kitchen and bathroom.

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Lifetime will depend on the size of the rooms and humidity in the kitchen or bathroom.

Ultimately, the term will be so individual that it is impossible to foresee in advance whether the wallpaper will fail in a few months or a few years.

In a word, applying liquid wallpaper in the kitchen and bathroom, where high humidity is natural, you put the experiment.

When applying liquid wallpaper, pay attention to the following procedure:

• Apply the mortar to the surface using a spatula. Apply the grater and without much effort, pull forward or upward, leaving a layer no more than 2-3 mm;
• Observe the different direction of the float, do not make too long movements. The correct movements are shown in the video;
• When applying to plasterboard, avoid sudden movements in different directions;
• When applied in corners, align from the corner to the center of the wall;
• To create the effect of a divorce, grind the layer in one part of the wall in one direction only, and in the neighboring section only in the other.

Since we bought the material with a reserve, after the application will remain unused mixture. Do not rush to throw it away.

If you applied the solution yourself first time, then, after drying, you will notice some disadvantages that need to be corrected.

Ready mix, packed in a dense polyethylene bag, without heat, can be stored for 2-3 weeks.

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If during this time they did not have to use, then it is necessary to dry it, previously spread out on an oilcloth, and save in case of possible damage to the finish.

The sequence of actions, how to glue liquid wallpaper to any surface, is simple and accessible.

In the video and in the comments we pointed out the possible difficulties in working with liquid wallpaper, understanding them, you will cope with the finishing of the walls with your own hands without problems.