Wallpapering walls is, without a doubt, one of the most popular ways of decorating rooms. Draping rooms with fabrics and tapestries has been known since ancient times - even in the Middle Ages, there were entire communities - workshops of artisans and upholsterers, whose skills were highly valued and were constantly in demand. Over time, natural fabrics were mostly replaced by cheaper paper trellises, that is, they acquired approximately the appearance that we are accustomed to now.
Of course, modern wallpaper is no longer made only from paper - polymer components and various natural materials are actively used. But the most important thing is different: a convenient form of their release, good adaptation to various building structures, proven pasting technologies, high quality adhesive compositions- all this significantly facilitates the process of such finishing, and for this it is not at all necessary to be a professional craftsman. If there were any statistics on this matter, then, of course, it would show that the vast majority of families wallpaper their walls themselves. Naturally, not everyone succeeds in doing this right away - everyone has errors, and sometimes even damaged sheets, at first. But it’s good that there is the Internet - you can always find a hint on how to glue wallpaper correctly, avoiding the most common mistakes.
Which wallpaper should you choose?
Main types of wallpaper
The modern range of wallpaper is extremely wide. The buyer has the opportunity to choose a finish to suit every taste - according to material, color and relief design, operational and environmental characteristics and, of course, according to the degree of affordability. Let's take a brief look at the main types modern wallpaper:
- Paper wallpaper is the “old-timer” among finishing materials. They attract with their low price, wide variety of designs, and relative ease of gluing them yourself. True, they do not differ in durability, as well as in resistance to moisture and, even more so, to wet cleaning, so they are more suitable for residential premises and are not recommended for finishing the walls of kitchens, hallways, bathrooms, etc.
One of the main advantages of paper wallpaper is the environmental friendliness of the material and good vapor permeability - the wall remains “breathable”.
However, paper wallpaper may vary. The simplest ones are single-layer wallpaper, or, in other words, “simplex” type. They are usually thinner than multilayer ones and are less resistant to all external influences, and when gluing them, special care is required - paper soaked in glue is easy to tear.
Two-layer (“duplex”) wallpaper is of higher quality. The bottom base layer is responsible for reliable fixation of the finish on the wall, and the top layer provides the necessary decorative effect. Such wallpapers are denser, the quality of printing on them is higher, with greater detail, and often they have, in addition to being colorful, also a relief embossed design.
Pasting such wallpaper on the wall is much easier, since it will not “creep” when wet or change its linear dimensions greatly.
Paper wallpaper can be smooth, have the already mentioned embossed embossing, or have a structured surface. During the production process, crushed wood waste is added between the two layers, which gives the surface a chaotic structural pattern. Typically, such wallpaper is produced in monochrome (most often white) and is intended for pasting walls for further painting. This approach is convenient because if the battles are pasted well, then the owners will have the opportunity to change the color that has become boring over time - the coating can withstand several cycles of repainting.
In addition, paper can be the base layer for other types of wallpaper - this will be discussed below.
- Non-woven wallpaper. Relatively recently, non-woven paper has become a serious “competitor” to ordinary paper. In fact, these two materials are “relatives” since both are made on the basis of natural cellulose, and the only difference is in the technology of its processing. Thus, non-woven fabric is also considered completely environmentally friendly, and is even used in medicine.
On that non-woven material Paint also applies easily, printing designs can be applied, and it can be embossed, although in terms of variety of designs, non-woven wallpaper is still inferior to paper wallpaper. Due to the fact that the material is less hygroscopic and much less susceptible to soaking and accompanying deformation, it has become an excellent basis for the manufacture of wallpaper. We can say that among all types of wallpaper, non-woven wallpaper is the easiest to apply, and even an inexperienced master should be able to cope with the task.
In other words, non-woven wallpaper, while maintaining the main advantages of paper wallpaper, is still a “step forward”, as it has many advantages, including greater durability and resistance to external influences. The only thing they seriously lose in is availability, since their price is already significantly higher.
Another one important feature, which can be considered both as a disadvantage and as an advantage. Non-woven wallpaper has a translucent structure, so that the background of the wall surface can even be seen through purely non-woven wallpaper. This is not always a good thing, but on the other hand, why not take the opportunity to give the wall an interesting shade!
Like paper, non-woven fabric can be used as a base layer for other types of wallpaper.
To be more precise, these are two-layer wallpaper on a paper or non-woven basis, with an external decorative coating made of polyvinyl chloride.
The outer polymer layer is not dangerous high humidity, abrasive loads, so the finished wall can be subjected to periodic cleaning, including the use of detergents. This, in principle, determines the scope of application of such wallpaper - they are ideal for the kitchen, bathroom, toilet, hallway. But for residential premises, especially for a bedroom or a child’s room, it is better not to use such finishing - the walls will not “breathe”, condensation may appear on them, and many may not like the light characteristic “aroma” of PVC.
Vinyl wallpaper is quite heavy, so a special composition is required for gluing it - this is always indicated on the packaging.
In terms of design, vinyl wallpapers are very diverse: from textured patterns with deep relief to multi-colored bright canvases, including those with photo printing or with a very reliable imitation of stone, wood, and other natural materials.
- Fabric wallpaper, also on paper or non-woven backing, is quite an expensive pleasure, although, we agree, it gives the walls a very unusual design. They can be made from linen, silk, jute textiles, felt, velor.
Fabric wallpaper gives the room a special coziness, and adds insulation and sound insulation to the walls. However, this finish attracts dust well, which can become firmly lodged between the fibers, so cleaning with a vacuum cleaner will have to be carried out with enviable regularity.
Pasting such wallpaper is the domain of experts, and beginners should not undertake such an activity - there is a high risk of ruining a very expensive material.
There are other, more “exotic” types of wallpaper - based on fiberglass or fiberglass, natural materials - cork, bamboo or palm fibers, quartz and metallized (foil) decorative coverings. We will not dwell on them, since the scope of application of such finishing is not wide, and independent sticker without relevant experience is simply impossible.
Many have heard about " liquid wallpaper" But this is already on a different plane altogether, and the finishing technology is closer to plastering work, rather than sticking sheet material.
What is “liquid wallpaper”?
This technology gives a very interesting effect of decorating walls. , and even how to make the material necessary for this with your own hands - read in the special publication of our portal.
Before purchasing wallpaper, owners must clearly decide which performance qualities of the material should prevail.
For residential premises, especially bedrooms and children's rooms, emphasis should be placed on the environmental friendliness of the material - it is necessary to maintain a healthy, breathing-friendly atmosphere and completely eliminate the possibility of allergic reactions. At the same time, it is a good idea to choose a material that can still be subjected to light wet cleaning at least occasionally.
But the kitchen requires coatings that will have to be washed frequently - greasy fumes from the stove will inevitably fall on the walls. For cramped hallways, wear resistance will probably come to the fore, for a bathroom - the hydrophobicity of the outer layer.
If there are a lot of people in the room sunlight, you should pay attention to wallpaper that is resistant to fading, otherwise ultraviolet rays will quickly ruin the original appearance of the finish. Pets can also make their own adjustments - for example, cats often show obvious indifference to the soft, pliable surface of vinyl wallpaper.
The style of decorating a room with wallpaper is a personal matter for the owners, although there are certain recommendations in this regard. They can be found on the pages of our portal.
When decorating rooms with wallpaper, you must adhere to certain canons
For example, decorating a room for sleeping requires a special approach, so it is important to know how to do it correctly. If desired, you can create an exceptionally cozy one. And another article from the portal will be useful to those apartment owners who want a wall in the room.
When buying wallpaper, you should not only listen to what the sales consultant tells you, but also independently read the labels on the packaging of the rolls. There must be pictograms that carry a lot of extreme useful information. Examples of such markings are shown in the table below:
| Type of marking icon | Decoding the meaning of the icon | Type of marking icon | Decoding the meaning of the icon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low moisture resistance, only for the period of wallpapering |  | Wallpapering does not require matching the pattern | |
 | Regular wet cleaning of wallpaper is allowed. |  | Symmetrical arrangement of the pattern to be combined when sticking, horizontal alignment |
| Wallpaper with increased resistance to moisture, unlimited amount wet cleaning. |  | The pattern to be combined when sticking requires shifting the sheets by half the repeat, diagonal placement of the pattern | |
| Wear-resistant coating that allows wet cleaning with a brush. |  | Repeat - the vertical step of the pattern (numerator) and the amount of displacement of the sheets to align it (denominator) | |
 | Increased wear resistance of the wallpaper surface, unlimited amount of wet cleaning using brushes and detergents. |  | The wallpaper is glued overlapping and leveled by cutting through both layers |
 | Low resistance to ultraviolet sunlight. |  | Glue is applied to the wallpaper |
 | Wallpaper of satisfactory light fastness. |  | Glue is applied to the wall |
| Good resistance to ultraviolet rays. | Wallpaper with an applied adhesive layer, which is activated by soaking | ||
 | Wallpaper with high UV resistance. |  | Accompanying accessories may be offered for this type of wallpaper. Decoration Materials- borders, cornices, curtains, etc. |
 | Wallpaper with maximum resistance to ultraviolet puddles. |  | Duplex wallpaper with a paper base and an embossed top layer |
 | Wallpaper with increased surface resistance to mechanical stress (impact, scratching, etc.) |  | Wallpaper is removed entirely, dry. |
 | All sheets of wallpaper are glued in one direction. |  | The wallpaper peels off when removed from the wall. |
 | Reversible wallpaper - each sheet is turned 180°. |  | Removing wallpaper from the wall requires moisture. |
Before any construction work, including wallpapering, you need to familiarize yourself with all its nuances. Otherwise, difficulties will arise directly during the operation. Therefore, if you have decided to hang wallpaper yourself for the first time, we recommend that you read this article, in which we will look in detail at how to apply wallpaper to walls.
Necessary tool
Often, novice home craftsmen are interested in even the most insignificant nuances, for example, how to apply glue to wallpaper or how to cut it.
Therefore, first of all, we will consider the tools that will be needed for wallpapering:
- Plastic bucket for glue;
- Wide brush or paint roller for applying adhesive and primer;
- Rubber roller for leveling the canvas on the surface;
- Clean rags for wiping off excess;
- Sharp stationery knife for cutting fabrics
- A building level, a tape measure and a pencil will be needed to take measurements and apply markings.
In the photo - a brush for applying glue
In addition, to perform preparatory work need some additional tools and materials:
- for removing old wallpaper;
- Wide spatula for leveling walls;
- Paint roller;
- Putty;
- Primer.
Preparing the base
Like any other work, wallpapering requires preparation, which consists of several stages:
- Removing old coating and cleaning the surface;
- Priming;
- Leveling the surface and re-priming.
Now let's take a closer look at how the work is done at each stage.
Removing old coating
To finish the room efficiently, you need to remove the old wallpaper. Otherwise, it is impossible to guarantee any durability.
Often, to remove old wallpaper, you just need to pick up the canvas with a spatula and pull it to the side.
However, if the coating is glued “conscientiously”, then you will have to perform the following procedures:
- First of all, you need to moisten the coating generously with water.. If the wallpaper is washable or vinyl, then you should make cuts on the surface with a knife through which water can be absorbed. Professional wallpaper gluers use a special roller with needles for this purpose.
- Then you need to wait a while for the glue to swell, after which you can tear off the canvases by prying them off with a spatula.
- Remaining paper should be removed, for example, with the same spatula, having first moistened the wall with water.
- Then the surface must be washed. You can even use detergents, but after cleaning, the walls will have to be washed clean water and dry.
Padding
After the wall is cleaned, it needs to be coated with a primer.
This operation is necessary for the following reasons:
- The primer improves adhesion between materials, thereby increasing the durability of the finish.
- Hides the pores of the base, which allows you to reduce the consumption of liquid materials.
- It has an antiseptic effect on the wall, which prevents the formation of fungus and other microorganisms under the coating.
This operation is performed in the following order:
- First of all, the liquid must be shaken and poured into the tray for the paint roller.
- Then the roller needs to be dipped into the ground, squeezed out on a special platform and the surface treated. The composition is applied to the walls from top to bottom.
It is necessary to ensure that the liquid falls thin layer, without the accumulation of “puddles” and drips in certain areas.
- After the first layer has dried, to achieve the best effect, the composition should be applied again.
Advice! It is best to prime with acrylic primer. It has the best performance qualities and at the same time it has a low price.
Puttying
If the walls are not level, have many cracks and other flaws, then before wallpapering, be sure to putty. It is, of course, advisable to have some experience to perform this procedure, however, you can cope with the work without it. All defects that may occur at first are not difficult to correct.
So, the putty instructions look like this:
- The first layer is usually gypsum. The composition is scooped up with a narrow spatula and placed on a wide one.
- Then a wide spatula is leaned against work surface at an acute angle to the wall and the putty is spread over the surface in a layer several millimeters thick.
- If the main irregularities have been removed after the first pass, then apply finishing layer putties.
- Next, the surface must be sanded with fine sandpaper to eliminate all putty defects.
- The final stage of preparation is re-priming.
Note! Sanding is a very dusty job, so breathing protection with a respirator is necessary.
Wallpapering
After the base has been prepared, you can proceed directly to wallpapering with your own hands. This procedure also consists of several stages, so it must be performed step by step, in a certain sequence.
Preparation of materials
First of all, you need to cut out the wallpaper.
To do this you need to do the following:
- Measure the dimensions of the wall, as well as the areas where window and door openings are located.
- Then, in accordance with the obtained dimensions, you need to cut the canvas to the required length. In this case, you should leave an allowance of about 10 cm (depending on the type of pattern, the size of the allowance may vary), which will allow you to join the pattern between the canvases.
When cutting, you need to prepare wallpaper for the entire room or at least one wall, so as not to be distracted by this procedure while working.
After the wallpaper is prepared, you need to dilute the glue as follows:
- You need to pour water into a plastic bucket;
- Then, in accordance with the proportions indicated by the manufacturer, the dry adhesive is poured into the bucket and mixed.
- Next, you need to leave the contents of the bucket for a while until the glue swells and mix again. Detailed information about the preparation of the glue is printed on its packaging.
This completes the preparation of materials.
Sticking
After all operations are completed, you can begin gluing.
The work is carried out in the following order:
- First of all, you need to draw a vertical line on the wall along which you can align the first canvas. To do this, you can use a building level or plumb line. The line should be located from the corner at a distance of the width of the wallpaper.
- Next, the wallpaper should be placed on a horizontal surface, face down, and glue should be applied to it. If the wallpaper is non-woven, then the glue is applied not to the canvas, but to the wall. Sometimes they use adhesive wallpaper, which does not need to be treated with the composition at all; it is enough just to remove the protective film before gluing.
- Then the canvas needs to be glued to the surface. For convenience, the sheet should be folded like an accordion so that the front side does not touch the surface treated with glue. Then the canvas is glued to the surface and aligned along a vertical line.
It is more convenient to carry out this procedure together; in this case, one person levels the sheet from above, and the other from below.
- To eliminate air bubbles, you need to move them with a roller or rag to the edge of the canvas. After this, the material is carefully leveled with a roller or rag.
- Then the second sheet is glued end-to-end to the first sheet. In this case, it is necessary to join the pattern between the canvases.
- When the second sheet is glued, you need to lightly compress the seam using a rubber roller. Excess glue must be removed with a rag. If you did not notice it right away and the composition has dried, then before cleaning the wallpaper from the glue, the contaminated area must be moistened with water.
- Next, the entire room is covered using the same principle.
- After the canvases have dried, a ceiling border or panel is glued to the upper edge of the wallpaper.
This completes the gluing process. Wallpapering ceilings is done in exactly the same way. It must be said that it is more convenient to use adhesive wallpaper, especially for ceilings, but these are quite rare, so most often you have to apply the glue yourself.
Conclusion
Wallpapering is a relatively simple job, even if this is your first time doing it. The most important thing in this matter is accuracy and strict adherence to the technology described above. In this case, you will be sure that the coating will not come off in the near future and will not have to be torn off as a result of mold.
The question of how to stick wallpaper on a wall is not difficult. If you comply the right technology, then there will be nothing complicated in this process. In order to hang wallpaper well, you don’t have to have any special skills, and it won’t take much time.
Hanging wallpaper yourself does not require additional skills or a lot of time.
Before you start gluing wallpaper on the wall, you need to carefully check the quality of the material. In this regard, the following must be taken into account:
- Rolls of the same article must have the same batch number.
- Before you start marking and cutting the material, you should check it for defects.
Defective areas should not be cut out of the roll; it is better to exchange the entire roll in the store; the buyer has every right to do this. All materials and putty (everything that is used to prepare walls for gluing) must only be on water based. And only in this case can you count on high quality work. To apply wallpaper you will need the following tools:
- Tape measure (you will need it to measure ceilings and walls).
- Brush for applying glue (a wide paint brush will do).
- Roller for joints (if the wallpaper is fleecy, then a roller is not needed).
- Smoothing roller.
- Wallpaper scissors and wallpaper knife. You need to choose the sharpest knife, then the paper will not tear.
How to properly prepare a wall?
In order to stick wallpaper well, you should pay close attention to the preparation of the wall.
Preparing walls for wallpapering includes removing old coatings, leveling and sanding.
If we're talking about about replacing wallpaper, then first of all you need to remove the old ones. In this case, it is recommended to use a narrow spatula, and the old wallpaper should be pre-moistened with water. To do this you need to use a brush. It happens that there are various cracks and chips on the walls, all this needs to be carefully puttied. It is very important to prepare the putty well, and you must follow the instructions on the packaging of the material. This material is applied with a wide spatula.
Then the walls must be thoroughly sanded. To prevent the formation of stains on the walls that may appear as a result of the interaction of the concrete surface and glue, the walls should be coated water-based paint. If the wallpaper is pasted on smooth surface, then such a surface can be given a certain roughness; this is done using sandpaper.
Before you stick wallpaper on the walls, you need to pay attention to whether the label says “counter sticking.” Such material should be glued in a special way, following the instructions.
Rules for wallpapering
How to work with difficult areas?
How are textile wallpapers applied to walls?
Textile wallpaper - expensive, quality material and requires the most thorough preparation of the surface before gluing.
If you plan to cover the walls with textile-coated wallpaper, you need to be very careful. This material is different good quality and high price, so the preparation of the walls must be more thorough. As for the surface of the walls, it must be perfectly dry, clean and smooth. If there are unevenness on the walls, then you need to get rid of them exclusively with gypsum putty. Before you start gluing wallpaper, you need to thoroughly coat the walls with water-based paint. You can also use a special lining made from waste paper, which is very convenient and has increased efficiency.
Textile wallpaper on a paper basis is glued as follows:
- Pieces of the required length are measured and then cut with scissors.
- The top of each piece must be carefully numbered, and all pieces are hung on the wall in numerical order.
- It is necessary to make sure once again that there is no contrast between the individual pieces in color and in the relief of the surface material.
- Pieces of wallpaper should be laid out on the table with the back side up, and then applied even layer glue, which should not be thick.
- Need to paper base thoroughly saturated with glue, so the pieces of wallpaper covered with it need to be put aside for about 5 minutes. After this, the wallpaper is glued to the wall, everything is done joint to joint. You need to start this process from the top, the piece is smoothed out, using a rubber roller. As for the length of the overlap, it must be at least 5 cm.
Modern textile wallpaper Most often they are produced on a non-woven basis, so they are much better than paper ones. They do not get dirty or stretch, and have a denser base, so you can adjust the wallpaper without the risk of damaging it. They are very easy to care for as they only require dry handling. To do this, use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. If spots appear small size, then you can easily get rid of them using a damp, but not wet, sponge.
Greetings, dear readers of our blog “Do it yourself with us”.
Continuing the topic overhaul apartment today I want to describe in detail the process of how to properly glue wallpaper on walls with your own hands. Where do you need to start? What nuances and features should be taken into account in the work? What questions to ask Special attention? It would seem that the question is not very difficult, but how many misunderstandings, disputes and disagreements arise when we begin the process itself.
Preparing the walls
First of all, let me congratulate you! How about what? With the fact that if you are interested in the issue of wallpapering, then the dirtiest, hardest work in the repair has already been completed. And you did it!!! Hundreds of kilometers spent shopping, looking for wallpaper, are already behind us. And here they are, the most beautiful in the world, rolled up in tight rolls, lying neatly against the wall!
But don’t rush, you have everything ready, and someone just needs to re-glue the wallpaper without affecting everything else. Therefore, we begin the process by removing all the old wallpaper. To do this, we carefully tear them off the wall; if the glue that holds them in place is weak, the work will go like clockwork, but if the wallpaper is glued well, you will have to work hard.
Correct wallpapering - diagram
If old ordinary paper wallpaper is difficult to remove, then we moisten it with water, simply rolling it with a wet roller or brush. Leave for 10-15 minutes and then carefully remove. Well, the most difficult case is when the wallpaper on top is covered with a waterproof film, the so-called “washable” wallpaper. Only help here mechanical method removal - using a spatula. We remove them by prying them off with a spatula, trying to touch the wall as little as possible.
The wallpaper has been removed, it is necessary to remove all the plaster, which does not hold well and practically falls out on its own, and to cut out the cracked and falling out seams. All areas of depressions, depressions and irregularities that appear must be puttied and subsequently primed after cleaning.
If you decide to level your walls, then after applying the finishing layer, do not forget to prime it. It is very important! Otherwise, when wallpapering, the walls will become dusty and crumble, which will lead to poor adhesion of the wallpaper to the wall. And worse, when applying glue to the wall, the plaster may begin to roll off. Use special mixtures sold in stores for this. And if you want to save money, you can use simple PVA glue, 2 cups of glue per bucket of water (from personal experience, excellent primer).
The whole point of preparation comes down to making the walls as smooth and even as possible. Take the time to inspect your walls. Remove all adhered specks and other small debris, as after wallpapering they will appear and will be unsightly. You should be especially careful in this regard when gluing thin wallpaper.
The walls must be strong, clean and dry.
We dilute the glue according to the instructions on the package. I used Quelyd "Special Vinyl" adhesive for vinyl and textile wallpaper.
It is diluted: 1 package per 4-4.5 liters of water and is designed for 6 rolls. For dilution, use a suitable container and measure into it. required amount liquid and stirring continuously, introduce dry glue.
Let it disperse a little for 15 minutes, then mix it thoroughly again and you can glue the wallpaper.
We glue wallpaper beautifullyalong a straight wall in any room of the apartment
Step 1. We close all windows and doors to prevent drafts.
Step 2. We calculate how many vertical stripes we can fit on one wall. To do this, measure the length of the wall and divide the resulting size by the width of the wallpaper.
My wall length was 3.7 m (3700 mm), and the width of the wallpaper was 0.54 m (540 mm). Total 3700/540 = 6.85. Thus, I have 6 whole stripes and one with an undercut on my wall.
We cut 7 strips according to the height of the room plus 50 mm. for trimming from above and below.
Similar calculations can be made for the other three walls and wallpaper can be cut for the entire room at once.
Step 3. We mark the vertical line for the correct orientation of the first strip.
We retreat from the edge of the wall (I walked from the passage, yours may be from the corner) 500 mm (the distance is slightly less than the width of the strip, so that later, if the corner of the room is a little “cluttered,” you can correct it by trimming the first strip) and put a mark. To mark the vertical line of the strip stickers, we use a plumb line (you can just use a thread with a weight tied to it) or a building level.
We apply a plumb line to the wall and combine it with our mark made earlier. Mark a vertical line and connect the points with a straight line. Thus, we have a line from which we will begin gluing the second strip. We do not touch the first strip (near the aisles or in the corners) for now; we leave the outer strips of one wall for last. I used the same marking technology for .
Step 4. Apply glue to the wall the width of the strip and to the strip of wallpaper, evenly distributing it over the surface using a brush or roller.
Step 5. We glue 1 strip (or rather, we will have a second strip from the edge of the wall or corner, but we are not gluing the first one yet). To do this, starting from the top, carefully apply the strip to the wall. We align the edge of the strip with the drawn vertical line and, using a wide roller, carefully roll the strip to the wall, squeezing out the air trapped between the wall and the strip.
Step 6. We mark the extra length of the strip.
We slightly tear off the strip from the wall and carefully cut off the excess.
This operation can be done without tearing off the strip, but using a stationery knife to cut off the excess. Ultimately we get this picture.
In the future, the joint between the wall and the floor will be covered with a plinth. How to install plastic skirting board You can read it in detail with your own hands.
Step 7. We repeat all the procedures for applying glue to the wallpaper and the wall, and glue the second strip. Only now we join the edge of the strip to the already glued first strip.
Sometimes there are situations when the ceiling is not laid out perfectly straight, and you have to trim the top of the strip a little. To do this, we extend the glued strip slightly upward, creating an overlap on the ceiling.
Using a roller, roll the strip, and using stationery knife or scissors, cut off the excess wallpaper so that the top edge of the strip fits exactly into the corner.
We cut off the excess at the bottom, finally roll the glued strip, rolling it with a wide roller with movements from top to bottom and towards the edge of the strip, as if drawing a Christmas tree with a trunk in the middle of the strip. Using a narrow roller, we roll the seam between the strips and the upper and lower parts of the strip adjacent to the ceiling and floor.
We get this picture.
Step 8. Similarly, we glue all the entire strips to the end of the wall.
Step-by-step instructions for working with wallpaper correctly
Video: how to stick vinyl wallpaper yourself
Thanks to everyone who read the article to the end. Please note that here I have fully described the entire process of how to hang wallpaper with your own hands in accordance with my experience and ideas of this process. Surely there will be people who dedicated this large quantity time, have extensive experience and professional skills. Please write about your little tricks, secrets and features on how to glue wallpaper correctly in the comments. Help people who want to gain knowledge on this issue. After all, as they say, the more you give in this life, the more you receive in return.
Sincerely, Ponomarev Vladislav.
At a certain stage, it is time to glue the wallpaper. A few words about wallpapering technology. First, let's take care of the tools necessary for wallpapering.
We will need:
- scissors and/or wallpaper cutting knife;
- roller or brush for applying glue;
- rubber roller or brush for smoothing wallpaper;
- wallpaper spatula;
- clean rag;
- a bucket of water and a rag for wiping off excess glue after applying it to the wallpaper;
- Wallpaper glue is required depending on the type of wallpaper;
- laser level (if, of course, you have one) or a plumb line.
Wallpapering begins with preparing the walls
Naturally, before the actual wallpapering procedure, it is necessary to plaster and prime. Measure in advance and cut the required number of wallpaper panels of the required length with a margin of a couple of centimeters to level out unevenness near the floor. Then prepare the wallpaper paste according to the instructions on the box. In order to avoid the formation of lumps, the glue should be poured in a thin stream into very cold water, stirring continuously and vigorously. How colder water- those less lumps. When the glue is ready, the wallpaper is cut, you can start gluing.
Depending on the type of wallpaper, wallpaper glue is applied either to the wallpaper itself or to the surface to be pasted, as, for example, in the case of. When working with all other types of wallpaper, glue is applied to the underside of the wallpaper sheet. When applying wallpaper glue to the wallpaper, try not to stain its front side, so apply the glue very carefully and before starting to process a new wallpaper sheet, be sure to erase any traces of glue from the surface on which you applied the previous wallpaper sheet. Most often, the wallpaper sheet is laid out either on a table or on a clean floor.
Before you start gluing wallpaper, you should draw a straight line on the wall using a long plumb line and chalk, along which you will glue the first sheet of wallpaper, and start applying glue. By the way, it is much more convenient to use useful tool - laser level, which is often mistakenly called laser level. We purchased such a tool for ourselves and have already seen how useful and necessary it is for... It is best to apply wallpaper glue with a roller or brush. If you are gluing non-woven wallpaper, then you should apply the glue directly to the wall. In other cases, in order for the glue to be evenly distributed, apply the glue in the middle along the wallpaper sheet, then distribute it over the entire surface, especially carefully coating the edges. Then fold the sheet in half for 1-2 minutes with the greased surface facing inward so that the wallpaper is saturated with glue.
The vast majority of modern wallpaper is glued joint to joint. The times when there was a technology for gluing wallpaper with overlap have sunk into oblivion. Be sure to make sure that the joint between the wallpaper sheets is not noticeable.
It is most convenient and correct to glue the wallpaper together, with one person standing on a stool or table, depending on height, and gluing the sheet to the ceiling, the second at this time helps to align the panel in such a way as to align its edge with a line drawn along a plumb line, then with Using a rubber roller or brush, smooth the wallpaper sheet and expel the air from under it using movements from top to bottom and from the middle to the edges of the sheet. Have a clean, dry rag ready to immediately remove any excess adhesive that runs along the edge of the wallpaper.
Wallpapering corners
- when gluing wallpaper in the corners, the wallpaper sheet should not extend more than 4-5 cm onto one side;
- Glue the next sheet of wallpaper correctly, starting from the very corner, overlapping those same 4-5 cm;
- The joints and places where the wallpaper panels overlap are additionally lubricated with glue and carefully pressed until completely glued, using a rubber or plastic spatula if necessary.
Small practical advice for those who want to hang wallpaper beautifully and efficiently:
- remove all switches and sockets from the walls, having previously de-energized the apartment. Holes for them need to be cut immediately after gluing, while the wallpaper is wet, then switches and sockets are installed in place or replaced with new ones;
- remove the plinths and glue the wallpaper to the floor; if this is not possible, then carefully insert the wallpaper into the crack between the plinth and the wall using a spatula, cut off the excess part of the lower edge of the panel and paste it on top, hiding the seam and the upper part of the plinth;
- in order to properly glue wallpaper near a doorway, you need to grease the wall around the casing well, as well as the edge of the casing itself and glue a sheet of wallpaper, or, if possible, place the edge of the wallpaper sheet behind the casing using a spatula. This procedure is quite likely if you have modern interior doors;
- in case wallpapering is done close to the ceiling, you should immediately blot off any excess glue that may end up on the ceiling. If you use high-quality, modern glue, it will not subsequently leave any marks on the ceiling.
