How to glue the cork on the walls - the instruction from preparation to finish , photo and video

When choosing finishing materials one of the criteria for the appropriateness of their use in a particular room is hygroscopic, ie the intensity of the absorption of moisture.The lower the score, the less will have to think about the next repair.From this perspective, cork cover - one of the best options.

Before considering the technology of pasting the walls, should be clarified, with what materials work best.After all, the concept of "plug" - generic name of the product.There are several variants of this coating, and each product can be glued on their own.

About how to choose the right glue for fixing the plug on the wall, gives details here.

Brief description of the types of materials, cork wallpaper

• without foundations.These products are quite tight, but at the same time has a low fracture toughness.Work on wrapping the walls of cork wallpaper is better to entrust the specialist.
• with the basics.It is made of paper, so the process of fixing blades easier.In principle, the work is quite possible to cope on its own.The process is not much different from the bonding technology wallpaper from other materials.

Tile

composite material consisting of pressed cork and coating (water repellent film).Advantage - laid, customized individual segments is much easier than the web.

Using the plug

The following is a typical technology, and the main stages of work are fixed, regardless of the selected varieties of cork coating.The differences may be only a small detail that is stipulated in the manufacturer's instructions.

Preparation Material

What is:

• Before installation tube kept in a room, which is scheduled to finish, at least 24 hours.It is necessary to adapt the material to local conditions.
• If you select an option rolled products (wallpaper), the unwound web and posted so that they are slightly stretched, that is, adopted the "working form."

Substrate preparation

Whatever made finishing materials, work begins with this step.What exactly do solved on the spot, as the volume of events is entirely dependent on the degree of deterioration of the walls, its geometry is correct, what and when it was processed earlier.Therefore, it makes sense to list the main manufacturing operations, and the decision on whether they should be taken of the master.

• Complete cleaning walls, perhaps with removing the old lining, if it has come into disrepair.

• Visual inspection.Firstly, all the detected defects (cracks, sinks), and eliminated.Secondly, the moisture level is determined by the base.When needed - artificial drying (heater, heat gun, and so on).Third, the maximum height differences (curvature) over the entire area.Perhaps, "bare" concrete or brick wall will have to make a screed.

• special / Machining tools.This primarily relates to compositions waterproofing (impregnation).If the wall (facing) of wood, something extra - ognebiozaschita.

soil application

Practice shows that many neglect to wash the walls, because they do not understand its meaning.What makes this treatment?

• Since the composition is partially absorbed by the material, he thereby strengthens its top layer.Consequently, the basis of the strength of growing.
• increases adhesion.This means that the reliability of bonding with the tube wall will be higher.
• nailed dust residues.As a result - by applying the adhesive will not be collected in lumps will form and a thin layer over the entire area evenly.

Partitioning wall

When working with webs to be applied "signal" line.If the tile is secured, it will have rascherchivat grid across the wall.Without such preparation, not to avoid distortions of products, especially if the trim area is big enough.

But where to start gluing, each defines its own.In principle, the rules are the same as with conventional wallpaper (from corners of windows, and so on).

Bonding of cork to the wall

How coat adhesive, the thickness of its layer and other nuances - all specified in the manufacturer's instructions.Much more important is the question of what the specifics of working with a variety of samples.

Feature mounting

• tile.It is recommended that you install on the principle of masonry, that is offset in adjacent rows.
• Wallpaper.Just butt, without gaps, and the more overlaps.

fastening technology

• Gluing.The composition can besmear oneself or just plug (one-sided method), or even segment of the wall (double-sided).Thickness - instructions for glue, but no more than 2 mm.It should be applied with a notched trowel or a special roller.This will distribute the composition evenly across the treated area.

• mount plugs.After it is applied to the wall, it begins with the fixation of the lower specimen cut with gradual progress upward.Additionally, you need to roll the entire area using a rubber roller products.

After wash the glue necessary to wait for some time, and then press the plug into the wall.If this is not the instructions, about 15 minutes (similar to the "moment").

Subject to accuracy and nothing complicated action sequences not present in this technology wall decoration.After completion of the cork will only cover the protective layer.One can choose a lacquer or wax-based agent.What matters is that the compositions are compatible with a cork.

tile already has a protective layer.But the biggest mistake made by those who think that this is quite enough, and the processing can be, for example, lacquer, neglected.The joints in between samples there.Here is their and should be protected from exposure to liquids.

Useful tips

• adhered cork coverage is necessary to provide a favorable atmosphere in the room.Optimal parameters are: temperature - of +20 (± 2) ° C, for humidity - 55 (± 5)%.
• Before working sockets and switches removed, and technological openings in which they are installed, close made templates (eg cardboard).