Application of liquid wallpaper on the wall

If during the repair of residential premises wants to get away from the usual design, then, as an option for wall decor, explore the question of how to apply liquid wallpaper and see photos.

classic interior walls of apartments 60-70s looked like a painting from the bottom to the middle of the wall passing in whitewash on top.

This is easily explained by the fact that there were only available in whitewash and paint, whitewash and plaster were able to put many, and almost always repair was made with his own hands without the involvement of an outside workforce.

Later, when the deficit was eliminated paper wallpaper, the most popular solution for the living room was sticky.

Their first only glued to the wall, leaving a paint the ceiling, and soon appeared wallpaper coating offers polotka.

now are available as a simple paper wall, and FotoDEKOR, non-woven wallpaper and vinyl.

They allow you to implement the design provided for a variety of products and their surface can be painted.

Demand for design improvements, which sensitively reacted to companies producing finishing materials.And here again the beauty of the walls by means of a brush and roller.

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Liquid wallpaper, which will be discussed inthis article will bring flavor to the design of the room.

talking about how to glue liquid wallpaper, it would be better to use the term "applied" - Liquid wallpaper - is decorative plaster solution with the addition of cellulosic and silk fibers.

To form an adhesive mass used added to the dry mixture of CCM glue that is used for gluing the usual wallpaper.When mixed with water, it dissolves.

Apparently, due to its presence dry blend called wallpaper, though in appearance and application technology on the surface, it looks more like a plaster.

This defines a wide range of applications and a huge advantage over those that need to be glued to the wall.

likely plaster you have already had occasion to put their hands, and therefore, in order to apply the wallpaper, there will be problems.

The picture presented various design options in a residential area.The proposed video workshop will show you how to properly apply liquid wallpaper.

Preparing walls and calculation

The main question that arises in humans after acquiring a dry mix and read the instructionsis it possible to apply the liquid wallpaper on unprepared surfaces, as it is written?

Of course, they are less demanding to ensure that the surface is perfectly flat, but still the remains of the previous finishing material will have to remove, backward whitewash, plaster and paint wipe, deepening putty, nails and screws to remove, even when they are flush with the wall.

Cracks on the wall, the joints between the sheets of plasterboard - all tread after drying the solution, requiring surface preparation before gluing liquid wallpaper.

Depending on the type of surface pre-treatment will be different.

If you apply liquid wallpaper on the wall, where before it was tiled covering (for example, in the kitchen or in the bathroom), will have a large amount of work.

required to remove the remnants of the mixture, which was glued tiles, level the surface and apply a plaster.

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Liquid wallpaper permissible glue for plywood and drywall.Since the sheets of these materials can not be combined without cracks, prior to applying the solution zashpaklyuyte joints and cap screws.

Most often drywall fastened metal screws, so you need to apply the primer.

only after the plaster applied to the drywall, is completely dry, you can apply the primer solution.

Primer protects the drywall, preventing contact with the adhesive surface of the cardboard.

similarly treated and plywood.Before applying the solution, clean the drywall and plywood from dust with a damp sponge and let it dry for some time.

Because drywall and plywood is used for the rapid construction of interior walls, the repair and furnish their own hands actually finish in the fastest time possible.

solution can not be applied to a whitewash, it is necessary to wash off.Blur whitewash should be 2-3 days before finishing work - walls should be dry.

Typically, the manufacturer indicates that one package is enough for 5-6 square meters, however, it is rarely possible to implement in practice.

not perfectly aligned wall layer deposition is slightly thicker than the recommended amount, residues, dried-in the process of breeding to capacity - all this leads to the loss of the working composition.

Therefore, planning the purchase of wallpaper based on the fact that one package you will be able to put on a 3.5-4 square meters.

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before proceeding to the practical part define the design of the room.Use liquid wallpaper, uniformly applying the same structure on all the walls of the room, it is inappropriate.

See videos and photos of interiors, select the desired option and according to his plan your room.If you are planning a complex drawing, you should put it on the wall and ceiling.

This preparatory work is finished, it is to dissolve the dry mixture and begin to apply liquid wall with their hands.

Preparation of liquid wallpaper

Liquid wallpaper technology works resemble whitewash - a dry powder is diluted and applied to the wall.These instructions are recommended to plant liquid wallpaper for 5-12 hours prior to application.

Some manufacturers carry out packaging of a ready mixture, which can only add water.Often, the individual components of wallpaper packaged in different packages.

In this case, you need to carefully study the instructions and observe the sequence of breeding.

produce Breeding, guided by such rules:

• The container type specified in the amount of water at room temperature regulations;
• Slowly sprinkle in the contents of the package, stirring constantly.Since the liquid wall contain long fibers, it is not desirable to apply mechanical stirring means.The preferred interfere with their hands, rubbing to form lumps.No caustic or toxic substances in liquid wallpaper is not present, the solution is easily washed by hand, if desired, can stir the gloves;
• Obey norm.In no event it is impossible to plant half a pack or make a double batch at once;
• If set to wallpaper pack is available with glitter or powder containing the dye, then add it to the water very first, before making a dry mixture of wallpaper.

Cooked liquid wall in a tightly closed container stored, being suitable for use on large surfaces, for a week.

To avoid drying, and plant in one container and cast into another container volume required for one wall.

application of wallpaper on the walls

If you have to finishing work in a living room or a small room, the most convenient tool for applying the solution on the wall is a transparent plastic grater.

When using a float can easily control the direction of the fibers of the substrate and create applications.She also convenient to apply the solution to the ceiling.

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If you are planning a significant amount of finishing, it makes sense to buy a pistol-spray.

Try to plan batches of wallpaper so that on one wall not to apply two different dilutions.The transition line will be very noticeable.The transition between the different Batch Information is worth doing in the corners.

Not all manufacturers recommend to apply the solution in areas where there is high humidity - in the kitchen, in the bathroom.

Of course, the perfect design for their walls to be tiles, but, nevertheless, it is possible to create an interior kitchen or bathroom with a combination of tiles and wallpaper.

Liquid wallpaper will be a box among the tiles.

When applying liquid wallpaper in the kitchen or the bathroom, check the hood - if the moist air of the room will not have a way out, it condenses on the dried solution and will cause them to peel.

also important areas for liquid wallpaper placed so that they did not get water from the shower or sink.

not the best option would be the application of wallpaper on the moisture resistant drywall.

Water-repellent coating to protect the drywall, but the whole condensation will accumulate on the surface.

Strongly recommended to apply the solution to the ceiling in the bathroom (it is quite possible the application of the ceiling in the kitchen, however, with the condition that the entire space above the plate is covered with a powerful hood and hot air will not reach the ceiling).

whole punch of humidity in the bathroom takes up just the ceiling.It will be formed condensate penetrates into the cracks of the dried solution and destroying it.

Finish primer applied to the surface, only to save the situation for some time.Exfoliation is inevitable.The ideal option for a bathroom is breathable false ceiling.

Despite the fact that the use of liquid wallpaper allows you to create a unique design, minimize their use in the kitchen and bathroom.

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operation period will depend on the size of the premises and humidity in the kitchen or bathroom.

Ultimately, life is so individual that it is impossible to foresee whether failure wallpapers come in a few months or a few years.

In short, applying the liquid wallpaper in the kitchen and bathroom, where high humidity is natural, you put the experiment.

When applying liquid wallpaper, pay attention to the following procedure:

• Apply the solution to the surface with a spatula can.Attach a grater and effortlessly pull forward or upward, leaving a layer no more than 2-3 mm;
• Observe different direction trowel movement, do not make too long movements.Correct movement shown in the video;
• When applied to the drywall, avoid sudden movements in different directions;
• When applied at the corners align on the angle to the center of the wall;To create
• effect divorces layer rub one side of the wall only in one direction, and on the next site - only other.

Since we acquired the material from a stock, after applying the mixture will remain unused.Do not rush to throw it.

If you applied the solution with their own hands for the first time, it is possible that after drying, you'll notice some flaws that need to be rectified.

ready mix, packed in tight plastic bag, without any exposure to heat can be stored for 2-3 weeks.

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If during this time they have not had to use it is necessary to dry it, after having spread on the oilcloth, and save for a possible decoration damage.

Considered sequence as liquid wallpaper glue on any surface, simple and accessible.

The video and the comments we pointed to possible difficulties in working with liquid wallpaper, understanding them, you can do it with the finish of the walls with his own hands without any problems.