Liquid wallpapers pluses and minuses
Good consumer characteristics are justified mainly by the fact that liquid wallpaper is created solely from natural material. Plus, they have a special microporous structure that allows the coating to "breathe" and provide sound and heat insulation properties. So, let's name the main points:
- have antistatic properties, do not attract dirt and dust, in addition, they do not absorb odors;
- absorb moisture, vapor-permeable, so they are well suited for application in the kitchen and bathroom;
- does not fade and retains its original appearance for a long time;
- have leveling properties, in some cases they are glued even to the bases with cracks;
- provide sound and heat insulation with a microporous structure, the touch is always warm;
- meet the current standard for fire safety.
Advantages of liquid wallpaper prevail over shortcomings, but they also exist. First, their high cost. Secondly, long drying. Sometimes it takes 2 to 7 days. Third, they quickly scratch. Fourth, they can often be washed only when there is a varnish coating. But, in general, the disadvantages of liquid wallpaper do not prevent buyers from choosing this particular material for repairing premises.
Scope
As already mentioned, this mixture consists of completely natural ingredients, with a neutral electric charge. Due to this they have antistatic properties and do not collect dust. In this regard, they are used in many kindergartens, medical institutions, sanatoriums.
Plus a variety of colors allows them to complement the design of completely different rooms. Also popular are liquid wallpaper in the interior of apartments and offices. Especially often apply liquid wallpaper in the bathroom and in the kitchen. With the help of white and gray, business environment is created, and orange and green make the house more cozy.
In some cases, when it is important to make the interior solemn and beautiful, golden threads add to the liquid wallpaper. To create avant-garde design, many people like to mix different colors and shades. But here the main thing is not to overdo it. And the process of stickers with such colors should be carried out by highly professional specialists.
Application of liquid wallpaper
After you have chosen a coating, the question arises - how to paste wallpaper? To do this, first prepare the walls for liquid wallpaper. It is important to clean the surface of dust and other contaminants. It is also necessary to remove the old coating. Sites affected by fungus and mold should be treated with a special composition. Then the base is primed.
Warning! Work should be carried out only at a temperature of + 10 ° C.Otherwise, in the future, the coating will be poor and dry out unevenly.
Prepare a solution of liquid wallpaper according to the recipe indicated on the package. If there are any dry additives, they are also added to the mixture. Everything is filled with water and mixes properly. In the end, you should get a homogeneous mixture without lumps( very similar to the composition of the plaster).Apply the coating with a spatula or a "gun". The surface dries on average from 12 to 72 hours.