Liquid wallpapers with own hands

Recently, one very interesting trend has emerged - more often for the decoration of walls use not ordinary standard wallpaper factory production, with a color or embossed design already not applied, and so-called "liquid", which are applied to the walls with the help of spatulas,brushes, platens, other paint and plaster tools .Ready-made mixtures for this technology can be purchased in construction shops, but craftsmen have long been determined with the recipe for this decorative wall covering, and with its success it is used to make a working mixture.

Liquid wallpaper with your own hands can be made from a variety of materials that are usually no longer useful in the - , this feature can also be called a positive quality of this finishing material. Not it is necessary to spend on expensive components of a composition, having saved some amount of means, and besides - in certain degree it is possible to solve a problem of recycling of a waste.

Before proceeding to familiarize yourself with the process of making "liquid wallpaper", you need to figure out what they are.

What are "liquid wallpaper", their basic properties

This finishing material is radically differentfrom all other types of decorative wall coverings, since it almost entirely consists of natural, as they say - "breathing" materials. The basis of "liquid wallpaper" is made up of cotton, cellulose or silk fibers. The component composition also includes a fastener( one or the other glue), which when water is closed with creates an mass suitable for application to vertical walls, similar to plaster.

Ready factory mixes are usually sold in sealed plastic bags. On each package there is an instruction for the preparation and application of liquid wallpaper.

Packages are packed with a dry composition consisting of fibers treated with glue and some plasticizing and modifying additives."Liquid wallpaper" can be already painted in certain shade, or have a neutral white color.

If you plan to apply a certain to the walls of the coating, white wallpapers are purchased and then the is given the desired color or shade effect to the using special coloring additives sold separately.

What specific qualities "can boast" such a finishing material:

• After application to the wall, as it dries, the layer of "liquid wallpaper" acquires a porous structure that contributes to the additional - sound and thermal insulation of the room walls.
• This decorative coating does not clog pores in the material of the walls and gives the ability to "breathe", which helps to optimize the microclimate( temperature and humidity) in the room.
• When mixing the mortar and when it is used and dried, the material does not issue any odors, therefore when repairing in one room of special discomfort, it will not be created in other rooms - for this period from the apartment.
• The material has antistatic qualities, due to the fact that it consists of natural components that carry a neutral charge of electricity. This positively affects the health of tenants of a house or apartment. In addition, thanks to the antistatic effect, this decorative coating does not attract dust masses to the surface of the walls. Particles of dust will not accumulate either inside or on the surface of the material, and means - the air in the room will be cleaner.
• « Liquid wallpaper» are fireproof. The materials from which they are made do not contribute to the spread of fire, self-extinguish and do not emit toxic substances of the human body .
• This coating, despite on the lychee in its composition of organic fibers, does not absorb odors, due to the presence of adhesive mass, which becomes for the remaining components of a kind of protective film .
• « Liquid wallpaper» have the ability to preserve the original color for many years, since they are not very exposed to the ultraviolet .
• In addition to all this, this coating has no seams and can be laid in thickness from 1 to 8 mm. Usually it is applied in a thickness of 2 ÷ 5 mm.
• This material does not need to prepare walls too much, as it will help them to level themselves, visually masking all the flaws in the surface.
• On the wall after drying, "liquid wallpaper" creates a pleasant to the touch, soft, rough surface.
• The coating well masks various wall defects, such as small cracks or crevices - "liquid wallpaper" fit well near the frames and skirting boards, and their excess, which extends beyond the corners, is easily cut off. At the internal corners , the layer applied to the shrinkage of the building walls does not crumple and does not crack, unlike paper wallpapers.
• If necessary, in a room with "liquid wallpaper" certain works associated with violation of the integrity of the wall, the decorative layer is removed with a spatula on the desired area, the scraped mass is retained. The wall is stitched or drilled, then it is closed, and the previously removed mixture of wallpaper is applied to the top, previously is diluted with water.
• If desired , you px st arah liquid wallpaper can put a layer of new, having a different color. In addition, if necessary, the material is easily removed with a spatula.
• By adding various dyes to the mass, using different spatulas, you can create numerous color or even relief patterns or panels that create the accent of the interior of the decoration of the room.

The material is fully suitable for premises intended for housing and household needs, as well as for offices and halls of public buildings.

"Liquid wallpaper" can be diluted from purchased mixture, and you can cook completely independently, using as the right components found home suitable materials.

Ready mixes

In order for to dissolve "liquid wallpaper" from the factory mix purchased at the construction shop, it is necessary to prepare one or more containers for soaking. Usually, a plastic basin( cuvette) of a sufficiently large size with high walls is used for this, since it is easier to mix the with .

pellet Next, the mass from the bag is poured into the prepared tank and poured with water. The amount of liquid used must be indicated on the packaging of the material. Usually 5 ÷ 6 liters of water should be used for one packet. For soaking it is better to use not too cold water, since if the process is done manually, it will be more pleasant to work in with warm water. And the mixture is more plastic. However, it is impossible to go too far with temperature to "weld" the composition - the recommended instruction should be on packaging( usually in the range of 25 to 30 degrees).

Further, needs to mix the mass for a long time to a homogeneous state. It should be noted that it is recommended to pour only one to two packs into the as it will be very difficult to mix the excessively large amount of mass thoroughly to a completely homogeneous consistency.

If you look at the manufacturing process in a step-by-step and detailed way, it will look like this:

• Before emptying into , packs with a dry mixture should be vigorously shaken for 2 minutes - for 3 minutes to dry the mixtureon components, without lumps.
• Further, the mass is poured into the plastic tank .
• The required amount of water of the recommended comfort temperature is poured into the cuvette.
• The mass is mixed until completely uniform.
• The composition is then laid in a polyethylene package or wrapped in a polyethylene film and left to infuse for 12 hours.
• The mixture should turn out to be plastic, of medium density, so that the of its could easily be applied to the wall, and it would not drain the to the on the surface downwards. Directly before application on a wall too dense mass can be diluted a little with pure water.

One interesting property of - , such a mixed compound in a closed hermetically sealed form( in the same polyethylene bag) can be stored without losing its properties for up to two weeks.

Video: technology of working with "liquid wallpaper" factory manufactured by

How to make "liquid wallpaper" yourself?

As mentioned above, this kind of decorative cover folk craftsmen learned to do on their own. There is a recipe for the basis of the mixture, in which various decorative ingredients can be added, depending on the desired effect. Some basic components of the base can also change. But as a whole , kneading self-made "liquid wallpaper" is held in the same scenario.

The first option - from paper wastes

For the production of a working mixture of "liquid wallpaper" you will need:

• Any paper - old newspapers and books used in the printer printed sheets, wrappers and other unnecessary bits of household scraps.
• The dye of the desired color or even several colors.
• Adhesive PVA and water.
• Gypsum, acrylic plaster or glue " Bustilat ".
• As additives, shredded wood bark, dried algae, mica powder, fine spangles , pieces of yarn, granite from granite, quartz or other stone can be used as additives.

The process of making the base takes place in stages, and the dye is already poured into the finished mixture. And only after it is infused, additives are poured in.

- The paper needs to be grinded, with , the smaller the pieces, the faster the will go the further process.

- The crushed paper is placed in the container , poured with plain water and left for 3 ÷ 4 hours to soften the material. One kilogram of paper will require 5 liters of water.

- After waiting for the required time until the maximum razmokaniya, paper with water kneaded with an electric drill with mixer mixer up to homogeneous weight.

- Next, the dye and glue are added to the resulting mixture, and then the kneading is continued.

- Next, the mixture is laid out in a large plastic bag or wrapped in film and left for about 12 ÷ 14 hours to ripen.

- After this period, the mass is unfolded and thoroughly kneaded by hand.

- If you plan to make a wallpaper with sequins , they are also added to the mass after of its maturation.

- Immediately before application to the wall, gypsum is added to the mass, and then is again mixed with until it is completely homogeneous.

Here it should be remembered that the more gypsum is added to the mixture, the faster it will grasp and harden. Therefore, you should not add the gip from the to the entire prepared mass of "liquid wallpapers".

Video: an example of making "liquid wallpaper" from an unnecessary paper

The second option is from other fibrous materials

To prepare another version of "liquid wallpaper", you will need to prepare the following components:

Basic material

• Cotton or cellulose fiber. As this material, you can use ordinary cotton wool or a thermal insulation material " Ecowool ", consisting of wood pulp.

The material will need a lot if the finish is produced on large areas of the - this should be provided in advance.

If ordinary cotton wool is used, then the of its will have to be crushed thoroughly. This operation can be done manually, using scissors, or to build some sort of a mixer by using an electric drill with a mixer for mixing. The bucket can be used as a bowl for the mixer, but the should be closed with a lid with a hole for the mixer shaft, otherwise the wadding will fly apart. The lid can be made of thick cardboard.

• In addition to cotton wool and cellulose, fibers - synthon , linen fibers, polyester or wool can be used as the main material.