Difficulty in applying liquid wallpaper depends on the technology Many people do not know how to glue liquid wallpaper on the wall, of course, if the word "glue" is applicable to this type of finishing materials. In fact, there is nothing complicated, detailed instructions are written below.
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- Liquid wallpaper: instructions for use
- How to glue liquid wallpaper
- As dilute liquid wallpaper
- How dry liquid wallpaper
- Tools for liquid wallpaper
- On which surface can be glued liquid wallpaper
- Liquid wallpaper pokleit as a( video)
Liquid wallpaper: instructions for use
Liquid wallpaper were a real eye-opener on the market of finishing materials. It is a mixture of various solid particles: cellulose, cotton, quartz and others, in combination with dyes and gluing material.
weight diluted liquid is applied to the wall and thereby creates the effect of an uneven surface
They are somewhat similar to the various types of fillers, but is easier to apply, more natural and have a special, breathing effect. After application, they dry for a day and are ready to please their owners with their appearance and texture.
How to glue liquid wallpaper
Now, more detailed instructions for use. Before you paste wallpaper, you first need to prepare the walls. First you need to remove the remnants of old wallpaper, paint and all that will interfere.
Important: the liquid wallpaper falls flat on the surface and repeats all its defects, so you need to get rid of screwed into the wall screws, hammered nails and other foreign objects. They need to either extract or putty.
desirable to apply the material to the surface of colorless, otherwise, if the walls are painted in a bright color, it will shine through
You need to treat the wall with special primers, enamels and white colors. It is also advisable to treat the surface of the application with an aqueous emulsion liquid, since the putty absorbs moisture and can soften during the application of liquid wallpaper.
The wallpaper should be applied evenly and gently, and try to ensure that one area is not painted more than the other. But, in principle, nothing complicated here and there are no special rules, you can learn in two minutes.
You can show your imagination and try to apply a pattern with a spatula or hands, or create a relief with a sponge, or use stencils to create a unique drawing - how many people, so many ideas.
After drying, if desired, you can apply a transparent varnish to the liquid wallpaper. A transparent surface of the varnish will protect the surface of the wallpaper from moisture and mechanical damage, but, on the other hand, will deprive them of a breathing effect.
How to dissolve the liquid wallpaper
You need to raise in warm, but not hot water. In a container with a liquid, gradually add a dry mixture, stirring it all with a hand or electric mixer. Although you can dilute and all at once, but then the process will take much more time.
It is very important to thoroughly mix the resulting liquid, to completely break the lumps, otherwise they will be on the wall. The process is a bit like beating eggs or dough pancakes
After half an hour the resulting need to mix the fluid again, this time - finally. In this case, you need to accurately calculate the amount of material per area: if you leave too much, it will disappear.
How dry the
dry wallpaper After application, the liquid wallpaper must dry. How much specifically - it is impossible to answer unequivocally. This is determined by the specific manufacturer and is indicated on the package, but the minimum time is 12 hours.
Drying time of liquid wallpaper depends on various factors, mainly on temperature and humidity. Therefore, it is best to glue them in warm dry weather.
Most manufacturers specify the drying time from one to three days. You can, of course, be safe and wait and more, but, usually, this is not necessary.
Tools for liquid wallpaper
A tool is required to apply the diluted mixture to the wall surface.
Namely:
- A container in which liquid wallpaper will be placed. Suitable plastic containers, for example, a basin.
- Roller for application( you can try a texture roller to create a special relief).
- The roller can also replace a spatula or trowel.
- Transparent varnish for final coating( optional).
In most cases, instead of a roller for applying a wallpaper, we use a trowel
Instead of a roller, you can use a special spray gun. It is a professional tool that sprays liquid under high pressure. The paint is applied evenly, but it will cost more.
On which surface you can glue liquid wallpaper
Liquid wallpaper is glued to different surfaces, but there are restrictions that you should know about. Below we will consider different types of coatings.
Can I glue liquid wallpaper on the wallpaper
Paper absorbs moisture and it can appear bloating and bubbles, which does not decorate the wall at all. In addition, liquid wallpaper is best placed on a flat, dry surface, treated with a primer, and if the paper wallpaper has some kind of relief, then it can appear.
Sticky liquid wallpaper on paper - an option short-lived
Therefore, it is better not to be too lazy and carefully prepare the wall by removing old wallpaper.
Can I glue liquid wallpaper on the paint
No, in no event. Unless, of course, you want the things that you put down with your own hands to fall off in a couple of days. Oil paint has a poor adhesion, and liquid wallpaper falls on it very badly. Therefore, you must first remove all the paint and treat the wall with a primer.
Can I glue liquid wallpaper on the fireplace
Sticking liquid wallpaper on the fireplace - it's quite acceptable, because they can withstand temperatures of up to +80 ° C.Do not put them in places that are directly in contact with fire or are very hot, but, here, on the side surface of the fireplace can be safely pasted. Mounting the wallpaper on the fireplace also implies pre-treatment of the surface.
Liquid wallpapers on the OSB slab
Before you apply the wallpaper on the OSB slab, it needs to be prepared.
The procedure is as follows:
- To fix the joints of the boards with a grid of serpentines and putty;Priming the plate surface( this is necessary for the next step);
- Fill the resulting surface with a thin layer;
- Apply the final primer coat;
- Apply liquid wallpaper.
You can even say that the OSB slab was created in order to glue wallpaper on it because of the unsightly appearance it needs additional decorative processing.
How to glue liquid wallpaper on gypsum board
The application of liquid wallpaper on gypsum board is carried out as well as applying to other surfaces.
Gypsum board surface before application of liquid wallpaper must be primed and primed
Instructions step by step:
- Seal the joints that occur when the gypsum boards are joined;
- Coat the surface with a putty and allow to dry;
- Dry the primed surface and apply a liquid wallpaper.
Liquid wallpaper how to paste( video)
It's not too difficult to glue liquid wallpaper yourself. It's enough just patience and elementary knowledge. We need to carefully prepare the surface, and carefully apply the wallpaper and they will please their owner for many years.
