How to paste vinyl wallpaper with your own hands

Wallpapers are rightfully considered to be one of the most popular wall decoration materials in any room. Fast and easy installation, as well as the opportunity to make an interesting design due to a variety of prints, have become the reason for their popularity. With wallpaper for one day you can radically change the look of the walls, and without spending a lot of money on it.

Types of wallpaper

Currently, there are a lot of different kinds of wallpapers in the wallpaper market:

1. Textilewallpaper.
2. Liquid wallpaper.
3. Vinyl wallpaper.
4. Paper wallpaper.
5. Photo Wall Mural.
6. Wall-papers.
7. Wallpapers «Under painting».
8. 3D wallpaper.
9. Raufazer.

Each of these finishing materials differs not only in appearance, but also in a base that affects their quality and durability, as well as the peculiarities of gluing.

On the resistance to moisture, the wallpaper is divided into:

1. Moisture-resistant. On the labels in such wallpaper indicates the marking B-0 or B-1.They differ in that their surface is resistant to abrasion under the influence of moisture, but without the use of chemical detergents.
2. Washable. Designation B-2, B-3, B-4.Such wallpaper, as it follows from their name, can be washed. Their surface has a special structure that is able to withstand the impact of various detergents without losing the original appearance. Typically, these wallpapers are used in more thoroughfares, where the likelihood of contamination is quite high. It can be a vestibule, kitchen or even a nursery for a small child who is guaranteed to "test" them with felt-tip pens, paints and baby porridge.
3. Non-waterproof. Marking C-1.Typically, this is the wallpaper on paper basis. When moisture gets in they soak and lose the integrity of their surface. These wallpapers can not be used in places of concentration of moisture, such as a bathroom or kitchen. Since they can not be washed, it is better not to glue them in passable premises, as they will quickly become unusable.

Vinyl wallpapers and their types

Vinyl wallpapers are one of the most popular types of this finishing material. The choice of colors and the difference of textures make them an excellent option for finishing any room. This is one of the most moisture-resistant materials, most of them are perfectly cleaned even with the use of detergents.

The name of the vinyl wallpaper is due to its structure. It consists of 2 layers. The first - the base, can be made of fabric, plain paper or non-woven. It is applied glue when glued. The outer layer is made of polyvinyl chloride( or simply vinyl).

Vinyl wallpaper can be divided into several types. This classification depends on the type of PVC coating used.

1. Foamed vinyl cover. This is one of the most popular types of vinyl wallpapers. Due to the use of a foam PVC coating, they well pass air to the wall, allowing it to "breathe".However, their upper structure has large pores that can pass through the moisture, damaging the wallpaper, so it is necessary to treat them carefully without using abrasive cleaners.
2. Vinyl wallpaper with silk screen printing. Thanks to the use of synthetic fibers that mimic silk, the appearance of these wallpapers looks very attractive. In this case, in comparison with textile wallpaper, their price is much lower. Transfusion of their surface with mother of pearl in the sun can make the interior in the room quite interesting.
3. Washable wallpaper. Thanks to a dense vinyl structure, with microscopic pores, these wallpapers perfectly carry the sink with detergents and brushing. Unlike the foamed vinyl cover, washable wallpaper has a basically smooth structure without a particularly noticeable relief. Such material is the ideal solution for the kitchen.
4. Wallpaper with a hard vinyl cover. Such wallpaper is characterized by the fact that it is good to pass air, despite the dense coating, and also do not swell when applying glue. It should be noted that this material is relatively new in the market and its price remains quite high.

The advantages of vinyl wallpaper include:

1. Water resistance. Although their different species react differently to moisture, in this respect they are more preferable than other types of wallpaper.
2. Due to its density, thickness and structure, vinyl wallpaper can easily hide small defects in the surface of the wall.
3. Vinyl cover is perfectly moldable, so any wallpaper and any structure can be applied to such wallpaper. They can be imitated under a brick, torn stone, tile, wood, etc.

Of the disadvantages can be distinguished by poor air permeability. Due to what under their base, moisture can accumulate and mold and fungus form. When applying glue, vinyl wallpaper swells and stretches, so they need to be glued gently.

How to paste vinyl wallpaper

Materials

To start work on gluing vinyl wallpaper with your own hands, you need to prepare tools and materials:

• Wallpaper.
• Adhesive adhesive. Be sure to read the instructions for glue. It should be designed specifically for such wallpapers. The fact is that cheap glue, which is perfect for paper sheets, can not withstand the weight of heavy vinyl. Often beginning masters ask a question: whether it is possible to paste vinyl wallpaper with non-woven glue. Such glue can glue any type of vinyl wallpaper, both on paper and non-woven basis.
• Spatula for spreading canvas.
• Roller or wide brush for applying adhesive to the surface of the wall and wallpaper.
• Brush for priming the surface of walls.
• Knife stationery for cutting canvases.
• Small brush for bridging joints.
• Rubber roller for rolling joints.
• Ruler and level.

Wall preparation and wallpaper gluing

The procedure for gluing:

1. Before the beginning of the work on wallpapering, you need to prepare the walls. They are cleaned from the remains of old wallpaper. All problem areas are puttied with the finishing putty and rubbed with a special net.
2. After this, the wall must be primed. To do this, use a primer of deep penetration. It penetrates into the structure of the plaster and binds its grains, not allowing its parts to exfoliate. For a primer, a brush with a soft pile is used so that when applied, it penetrates deeply into the wall. The solution should not be "regretted", here you can use the principle "the more" the better.
3. In the summer, the primer dries fairly quickly, so the work on gluing can be carried out on the same day. If you intend to use washing wallpaper that does not allow air to pass through, then before the beginning of the wall gluing it is better to treat the wall with a special compound that will prevent the appearance of mold or fungus.
4. The main rule how to properly paste vinyl wallpaper is the dryness of the walls. On wet walls, work can not be done. In order to check the surface moisture, you can stick a small piece of polyethylene over the night with tape, and then check in the morning for its condition. If the wall is dry, under the polyethylene it will be dry. Otherwise, on the surface of the wall you can see drops of moisture. On such a wall, vinyl wallpaper can not be glued, they do not have time to dry out and can slide off the wall surface.
5. We begin to prepare the glue. Its packaging shows the consistency for each type of wallpaper. It is necessary to strictly adhere to the specified proportions, so as not to spoil the expensive material. If there is not enough time to paste the entire room, it is better to prepare a small batch of glue, because it can not be stored for long.
6. The glue is very easy to make. In the room temperature water gradually add dry glue constantly stirring. In order for the solution to be uniform without lumps, you can use a drill and an industrial mixer. The drill is set at minimum speed so as not to splash the adhesive on the floor. Gradually, the composition will solidify, turning into a mass approximate to the jelly. It is necessary to leave it for about 1 hour and after that you can start working.
7. Let's consider how to paste vinyl wallpapers with your own hands. Initially, you need to measure the distance from the top baguette to the bottom of the wall. This will be the length of one strip. If you can not guess to a millimeter, do not despair, the lower part of the wall will still be covered with a plinth.
8. Start with a visible angle, which is diagonally to the entrance to the room. This is the most prominent place in the room. To paste the first strip exactly, you need to draw a vertical line on the entire wall.
9. Cut out a strip of wallpaper laid on a clean surface. For this you can use rolls of old wallpaper. In this case, and the floor will remain clean, and cleaning is not necessary, just just roll up and throw away the old wallpaper smeared with glue.
10. The strip on the surface is laid so that the litter comes out from under the wallpaper. This is necessary to blur the joints well. Strip the wallpaper with glue carefully, leaving no dry places. Otherwise, it will not adhere firmly to the wall.
11. Very important point in how to paste vinyl wallpaper on a non-woven base - at room temperature below + 18 ° C, the canvas can not be glued. Be sure to read the specification for this type of wallpaper. The fact is that when gluing some of them it is necessary to lubricate only the reverse side of the wallpaper, and for some it is necessary to lubricate the surface of the wall.
12. The smeared strip is neatly folded in such a way that it does not smudge the front side and, gluing the top, gently unfolds in the direction of the floor.
13. After this, the wallpaper is smoothed using a spatula, so that no air bubbles remain under them. Movement with a spatula should resemble a herringbone, that is, from the center down to the edge. After that, the joint is rolled in a roller. Vinyl wallpaper glues "joint in the butt" without overlap.

During work and after their completion, it is necessary to exclude drafts in the room. At this time, you can not use the air conditioner or fan. Otherwise, the wallpaper may "swell", and they will have to be changed. After the glue dries, a little straggled area is spread over with a small brush and again rolled in a roller. If the strip of wallpaper is longer than the desired length, it can be cut only after drying.

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