Kinds of cork wallpapers
Cork wallpapers are available on two types - without the basis of and on paper basis .Baseless wallpaper is known for the fact that in their mixture there is no adhesive. They are created from the bark of an oak, which is crushed into a crumb and finely pressed. At a high temperature, such a composition is capable of releasing its own resinous-gluing substances, and upon cooling all the particles are soldered. This kind is rarely seen in construction shops.
The most popular is the given material on a paper basis. They are made quite simply: a cork veneer is attached to the paper web. At the same time, the shades of such wallpapers can be quite diverse - from soft beige to ocher. All this is due to the natural structure. But in addition to natural colors, there are also wallpapers from a painted cork.
Advantages of the cork wallpapers
Due to the fact that they are made of 100% natural material, they have a number of advantages compared to conventional wallpaper.
- Have excellent anti-static properties and do not attract dirt and dust.
- Allow to create a cozy interior both in the house and in a public building.
- For rooms with a high level of humidity, special cork wallpaper with a varnish or wax coating is produced.
- Resistant to mechanical damage.
- Do not absorb odors and are easy to clean.
- Provide a good level of noise insulation.
- The gluing is carried out in two ways - by gluing a cork on a paper base and using the cork "self-adhesive" method.
How to paste cork wallpaper on a paper base?
On many portals video is presented, how to glue cork wallpaper, but below we will talk about this process. First of all, it is important to prepare the base to correctly calculate the number of rolls needed, to pick up glue for cork wallpaper and tools.
- It is important that the material is cut and cut in dry form.
- The best adhesive for wallpaper - specially made for cork. It is poured into a wide container for uniform distribution on the surface of the roller.
- The back side of the wallpaper is glued.
- Wallpapering on the wall will be done best if you do it together with someone, because impregnated cloths can easily tear.
- Adhesive cloths "by butt" from top to bottom. The remaining edges near the ceiling and skirting are cut with scissors( not a knife).
- If the edges are badly attached, it is necessary to grease them with a brush, and then smooth with a roller.
- In the process, it is important to ensure that air bubbles do not form. If this still happened, you need to gently pierce them and use a syringe to add glue.
Cork "self-adhesive"
We will also tell you about these cork wallpapers, how to apply them? They are applied quite simply due to the fact that they have an adhesive backing. You just need to peel off the film. Only it is important that the surface is perfectly even and clean. After the material has been applied to the substrate, it is necessary to smooth the material by squeezing out the bubbles.
They are produced in rolls 3 m long and 480 mm wide. Their thickness is about 0.2-0.4 mm. Have a wide range of shades and textures. They are very popular because they are easy to use and care( easy to clean).With proper care, such coverage can serve you more than 20 years.