Self-adhesive wallpapers: properties
Wall-paper wall-paper self-adhesive are made on a vinyl basis with a matte or glossy PVC coating. They are used for labeling on the following bases: MDF, glass, plastic, metal, mirrors, smooth furniture and door leaves. Like any coating has its own characteristics.
- Do not fade and do not fade with time.
- Capable of forming a dense coating that lasts a long time.
- Are waterproof and perfectly cleaned.
- Suitable for both home and office finishing.
- Do not be afraid of temperature changes and can withstand even 80 ° C.
Self-adhesive wallpapers: surface preparation and tools
These wallpapers are applied on absolutely smooth and level surfaces, on which there should be no cracks, potholes and flaws. If the surface is loose and porous, it is better not to paste. It is also important to ensure that there is no fat on the bottom. Degrease the stains with a washing aid or, in extreme cases, use an alkali solution.
If the substrate still has some irregularities, then plaster and grind it. Next, clean the surface and apply an acrylic primer. This is necessary in order to ensure greater strength of the coating. When gluing on wooden panels, cork, ceramics( for example, when making wallpaper for a bathroom), it is important to ensure that there are no drops of water on the basis.
It must be completely dry and plus primed. Those boards that do not have a varnish coating are primed with a special varnish, and in some cases with a methyl wallpaper paste. When applying wallpaper to glass, metal or plastics( synthetic materials), it is necessary to pre-wet the surface with water and detergent.
It is also important to prepare all the accompanying tools that can come in handy in the process. This: a pen or pencil, scissors, meter or ruler, rag, disk knife, squeegee, wallpaper glue( for drawing on round surfaces), hairdryer and for glass "Mr. Muscle".
Self-adhesive wallpapers: sticking
On the reverse side of the wallpaper, the paper is separated by about 5 centimeters and the material is applied to the surface. First glue this edge. Then evenly the rest of the paper is drawn off and gradually the wallpaper is applied. Meanwhile, the other hand smoothes the glued surface with a towel. Thus, air bubbles and wrinkles are eliminated. If the blisters are still left, then they need to be gently pricked with a needle.
The coating of the corners and edges is carried out by a simple technique. The wallpaper is first heated with a typical hair dryer, and then bent at the edges. To obtain even angles and edges, the photo wall is cut at an angle of 45 ° and glued. To make the edges as clean and smooth as possible, it is important to hold them with your thumb, smoothing out any irregularities.
Coating care: when cleaning wall-papers in an apartment or office, then only water and detergent is needed. In the case where dirt is not washed, use ethyl alcohol. In no case should you use any means that contain acetone, nitro-diluting agents, scratching substances, washing gasoline. When protruding from under the edges of the adhesive composition, rub it gently with alcohol.