In the list of materials in demand in interior decoration, paper wallpaper is far from the last place. Invented back in medieval China, they are practically the cheapest and, most importantly, environmentally friendly solution, with the help of which you can create a cozy and pleasing environment without much effort. But in order for an interior made with paper wallpaper to serve as long as possible without causing unnecessary hassle, it is important to study the main criteria for their selection and understand practical subtleties gluing and caring for them during operation.
Types and features of paper wallpaper
Paper - fibrous material, into the structure of which moisture and fat easily penetrate. It is an excellent springboard for dust and can even absorb odors. All this must be taken into account when decorating the premises - if you choose the wrong wallpaper, the atmosphere that reigns here will very soon leave its indelible imprint on it.
Protection of the paper web from aggressive operating factors is provided by a number of modern technologies. In accordance with them, the following types are distinguished the following types paper wallpaper:
- Smooth
The basis is paper different varieties, sometimes with a light-resistant base, and the design is printed on the front side.
- Duplex
They have 2 layers, thanks to which they do not tear, and, if necessary, can be easily removed from walls or ceilings.
- Embossed
Also double-layered, but the front side is embossed, i.e. has a certain, often patterned, relief.
- Structural
They are made with the addition of sealants - sawdust, crushed nut shells, etc., due to which they acquire a unique facial relief.
- Acrylic (foam wallpaper)
They are a two-layer canvas, on the front side of which a thin layer of foamed acrylic is laid - the result is quite unusual drawings.
- Moisture resistant
This type of wallpaper has a moisture-resistant coating, thanks to which it can be cleaned and washed.
Obviously, the more aggressive the atmosphere in the room being finished, the more high stability The more wear and tear the wallpaper has to wear, the more it will cost. But the most important thing when buying is not to confuse different kinds canvases. For example, some paper wallpapers are practically indistinguishable in appearance from vinyl ones, but the same cannot be said about their price. In short, make sure you don't accidentally overpay for features you don't need.
Preparation for gluing
Paper wallpaper is a fairly simple material to work with, which is not difficult to handle even if you have no pasting experience and alone. But first, it is necessary to properly prepare the surfaces to be finished: dust, remnants of whitewash and old wallpaper, etc. will not allow the gluing to be completed properly, and defects in the rough finishing will immediately appear on the front side of the canvas.
To hang paper wallpaper you will need:
- roller or brush;
- wallpaper brush;
- tracer;
- plumb line;
- construction knife;
- sponge;
- container for glue;
- wallpaper table;
- ladder;
- roulette;
- long ruler;
- wallpaper glue.
Having collected everything you need, you can begin preparatory work. They are performed in the following order:
- Removing old wallpaper, whitewash and peeling plaster
Old wallpaper can be removed very easily if you first scratch it and moisten it with a soapy solution using a sponge. It is most convenient to work with a metal spatula. Those areas that come off poorly will have to be moistened again.
- Removing paint residues
Oil paint or enamel is removed using coarse sandpaper. Water-based emulsion and whitewash, similar to old wallpaper, are first soaked in a soap solution and then removed with a spatula.
- Elimination of defects in pasted surfaces
For high-quality gluing of paper wallpaper, it is necessary to carefully plaster all the cracks and smooth out any unevenness on the walls or ceiling, after which they should be cleaned using a plaster mesh.
- Primer
Before wallpapering, the surface of the walls and ceiling must be primed. This will ensure normal adhesion of the glue and prevent the formation air bubbles under the wallpaper.
- Cleaning
After finishing preparatory work must be carried out indoors wet cleaning. This will avoid contamination of the new wallpaper during the cutting process.
Preparation for gluing paper wallpaper in the photo
Fabric preparation
Wallpaper is sold in rolls, which are printed immediately before starting work. But first you need to mark the walls. To do this you will need a plumb bob and a tracer. If you don't have the latter, you can use a level, a long ruler and a pencil or chalk. You should note top level wallpaper (for rooms with high ceilings) and vertical lines to indicate the joints of the canvas.
There are two methods of wallpapering: butt and overlap. If the first option cannot be used, gluing the canvas should be done in the direction towards natural or electric lighting.
Immediately before gluing, you can perform wall stripping: apply a 10-cm strip of glue along the corner lines, as well as the area along the baseboard and ceiling line. After 2-3 minutes the wall will be ready for gluing.
When starting to cut wallpaper, you should wipe the surface of the table or, in the absence of the latter, the area of the floor on which you will temporarily stack the cut pieces of canvas. The cutting is carried out with a 3-5 cm margin on both sides of each segment for a small overlap along the line of the plinth and ceiling. The finished stack is shifted with a 10-15 cm indentation, due to which, when applying glue to the top sheet, you will glue the joint strip on the next one. And remember that paper tends to get wet quickly, so the glue should be applied in a moderate layer.
After gluing, the top strip is folded in half, after which the same action, only in the opposite direction, must be repeated. The folded strip is set aside, after which you can proceed to the next one while the previous one is soaked in glue. It’s not worth using more than 3-4 strips: you may not be able to complete the pasting in time, since wallpaper glue dries very quickly in air.
Selection, preparation and application of wallpaper glue
For gluing paper medium density Glue is ideal for lightweight wallpaper, for example, KMC. As for its quantity, it depends on the area to be pasted, which, like all the necessary proportions, must be indicated on the packaging. When purchasing, it is very important to pay attention to the presence of a quality certificate. The glue must not contain substances harmful to health.
Preparation of wallpaper glue:
- 5-7 liters of water are poured into a pre-prepared container;
- the water is shaken and the dry adhesive mixture is poured into the resulting whirlpool;
- the resulting mass must be thoroughly stirred and then left for some time to swell.
Thickened wallpaper glue should be uniform. If you find lumps, they can be easily eliminated by re-stirring the mass.
The glue should be applied evenly to the back side of the wallpaper, distributing it over the entire surface. It is most convenient to use a roller for this. After applying the glue, you need to wait 5-7 minutes so that it is well absorbed by the paper web.
If the glue accidentally gets on the front side of the wallpaper during application, it must be removed with a damp sponge. You shouldn’t put too much effort into this - it’s better to use more water. This will preserve the structure and color of the front surface.
Some types of wallpaper glue have special additives that reduce its setting time. Therefore, before cooking, you must carefully read the instructions, otherwise you will face unpleasant surprises in the form of a composition that thickens too quickly.
Technology of pasting walls and ceilings with paper wallpaper
You need to glue wallpaper quickly and carefully. That is why it is advisable to work together. Paper wallpaper is almost always laid with a slight overlap, otherwise, due to the low wear resistance of the canvas, the joints will fray very quickly.
The sheet of canvas that you glued first, after 5-7 minutes, is unbent so as to gain access to the upper edge. Next, you need to stick the top strip on the wall - just on the section of the wall that you treated with glue. Now, holding the canvas by the top, you need to carefully unbend it and stick it on the wall. At the same time, using smooth arcing movements using a dry sponge or rag, you need to smooth the wallpaper until it sticks properly.
Small air bubbles can be left alone. When the glue dries, the paper wallpaper will shrink slightly and allow air to escape. If large bubbles have formed, they need to be carefully pierced with a needle and the air removed. In such areas it won't hurt to add glue. This can be done using a syringe, while the edges of the canvas are best glued using a brush.
After gluing 4-5 sheets, it is very desirable to remove the indents - after the glue dries, carefully cutting them off without affecting the main sheet will be very problematic. Do not forget to control the orientation of the pattern on adjacent sections of the canvas - it must match.
Wallpapering the ceiling is done in the same way, with the only difference being that the canvas should be placed perpendicular to the direction of lighting. Please note that wallpaper on the ceiling is always glued end to end.
The joint lines between adjacent sheets need to be rolled with a narrow rubber roller. It doesn’t hurt to carry out this operation when gluing wallpaper onto walls with an overlap - as practice shows, this is where they most often come off due to the different microstructure, and therefore the absorbency, of the front and back surfaces of the wallpaper. You also need to remember to cut out the fabric in the currents for placing switches and sockets. It is advisable to do this before gluing - after the hole you only have to correct it stationery knife.
If you have thoroughly prepared for gluing, you have chosen reliable glue, cut and paste the paper wallpaper correctly, they will serve you as long as possible long term. Of course, provided that you protect them from damage, moisture and dirt.
Now the rough work on . A more pleasant stage has arrived - finishing. After multiple shopping trips, the ones I liked were found. All that’s left to do is stick them on the walls. It is important to do this without mistakes, so that you can then enjoy the fruits of your work for several years. Today in our review detailed instructions about how to glue wallpaper correctly.
Beautifully and evenly hung wallpaper always changes the interior and makes it more comfortable
In order to get started, in addition to the equipment itself, you will need a number of devices. They will help you complete this process easily and with best result.
What you will need:
- Painting spatula 35 cm wide for trimming excess.
- Painting knife with snap-off blades. It’s better to buy a quality one, it will stay sharp longer.
- Rubber roller for wallpaper joints. To work in corners you will need a narrow version.
- Fleecy paint roller. It is needed for applying glue to the surfaces of wallpaper, walls and ceilings.
- Painting bath. It is useful for evenly distributing the glue on the surface of the fleecy roller.
- Container for dilution. A plastic bucket is perfect for these purposes.
- Painting plumb line with thread. You can build it yourself from a weight and strong thread. It will help you draw a perfectly straight vertical line on the wall.
- Paint brush. You will need a brush 6 cm wide. Use it to apply glue to hard to reach places, where the roller is missing.
- Roulette. For measuring the wallpaper to be cut.
- Scissors with long blades. Not every beginner is comfortable using a paint knife to remove extra wallpaper. This is easier to do with scissors.
- Wallpaper pressing spatula. If air bubbles collect under the glued sheet, they can be easily removed using this tool. It will also be indispensable in hard-to-reach places.
- Stepladder and a simple pencil. It’s clear what the stepladder is for, and the pencil is for marking the direction of the wallpaper.
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The preparatory stage before sticking wallpaper on the wall with your own hands
Before you start gluing yourself, it is important to prepare the surfaces. They must be perfectly smooth, without chips or bumps on. Even the most invisible defects will appear and be visible to the naked eye. If it is not possible to level the walls, the best option There will be thick wallpaper with a corrugated pattern.
How to remove old coating from walls
Wallpaper is often re-pasted, creating so-called “cosmetics” in the apartment. Children have grown up drawing pictures on the walls, the corner near the stove in the kitchen has darkened, on the corners, there can be many reasons why the appearance of the wallpaper loses its color and freshness.
To glue new ones, you first need to remove the old ones from the walls. You will need a soap solution and a spatula. We wet the old wallpaper well with a rag, wait a little and carefully peel it off. If the walls under the old layer are painted. There is a special wash for this.
How to level walls and sand the surface
Basic principles of wallpapering
Let's take a step-by-step look at the basic principles of wallpapering:
- Removing old wallpaper and paint.
- Plastering and sanding walls.
- Primer.
- Purchase required quantity. Rolls must have the same batch number. By purchasing required amount rolls, do not forget about a reserve of 10-30 cm. The larger the pattern, the larger the cut.
- The ideal room temperature is about +20°C.
- Indoor air.
- There should be no drafts or direct sunlight in the room.
- Using a plumb line, a perfectly straight vertical line is drawn. The entire result of the work will depend on how smoothly the first strip is glued.
- The rolls are cut into pieces of the required size with a margin.
- The glue is applied, left for 5-10 minutes (depending on the type of wallpaper), and after that the wallpaper is pressed against the wall, away from the ceiling.
- The wallpaper pressed to the wall is leveled with a wallpaper spatula in the direction from the center to the edges.
- Paper wallpaper is glued overlapping, end-to-end.
- Wallpaper should be glued from the window on both sides towards the door.
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Where to start gluing wallpaper and how to adjust the pattern
You need to start gluing wallpaper in the direction from the window, gradually moving towards. Thus, the joints between the canvases will be invisible.
If the wallpaper is plain, then cutting the pieces of canvas correctly will not be difficult. But with the drawing it will be a little more complicated. To match the pattern, you need to cut off the first strip, then match the next one with it, and so on. You can fold cut wallpaper. The main thing is not to forget the order.
How to apply glue to wallpaper and stick wallpaper on flat areas
Please note that different glues are used for different types. Which one you need depends on the type of wallpaper. Another trick - it’s better to stir the diluted glue with a special construction mixer, then it will turn out homogeneous, without lumps.
For uniform application we need a medium-width fluffy roller and a paint bath. Distribute the glue on the strip from the center to the edges and wait the required time for impregnation. Usually this is 5-10 minutes. Paper and thin wallpapers are soaked for no more than 5 minutes. Then fold the strip in half, front side inward, avoiding bending, and press the wallpaper away from the wall, focusing on the vertical line made using a plumb line.
After the upper half of the strip is pressed, release the second one down and also press it against the wall. We remove the resulting bubbles with a wallpaper spatula, moving from the center to the edges. If it has a relief pattern, go over it with a rag. Excess wallpaper near the ceiling and floor is cut off using a paint spatula and a knife. It is important that it is as sharp as possible, so you need to change the blades as often as possible.
How to properly glue wallpaper in corners
Basic steps for gluing an internal corner, which are also suitable for finishing an external one.
| Illustration | Description of action |
 | We prepare two strips according to the height of the walls and the pattern - one is solid, the second is approximately 10-15 centimeters wide. Apply glue to the wall and strip. |
 | We apply the first full strip according to the pattern to the wall. We press the wallpaper well, and cut off the free edge using a paint spatula and a knife. |
 | Please note that it is best to glue this strip with a slight overlap at the corner. After which it needs to be cut along the contour of the corner, even if it is crooked. |
 | We glue the second strip to the wall and overlap it at an angle of 10-15 mm, press the wallpaper well against the wall with a wallpaper spatula, without going over the edge located on the adjacent wall. |
 | We go through the joint in the corner with a narrow rubber roller. Remove any remaining glue. The perfectly glued corner is ready. |
If you have any questions about wallpapering, watch the video below.
How to glue wallpaper near windows, doors and behind the radiator
Places near windows and outside are considered difficult to reach, and in order to cover these areas, you will have to get creative. We glue the wallpaper behind the radiator according to the following instructions.
| Illustration | Description of action |
 | We measure the strip in height from the floor to the window sill. If it is impossible to remove, then we make cuts in the places where the radiator is attached and the pipe connections are located. Apply glue to the strip for the required time. |
 | Glue the strip behind the battery. |
 | Carefully insert the strip behind it and press it against the wall. Smooth the fabric using a rag from the center to the edges. |
We glue wallpaper near windows and doors:
- We prepare strips of the required length according to the height of the walls or from the ceiling to the window and from the floor to the window with a margin.
- Apply glue to the strips.
- We press the canvas against the wall so that there is an overlap of several centimeters on the door casing and the window slope.
- In the corner where the door casing is located, we make a cut at an angle of 45°, then cut off all the excess, and push the remaining couple of centimeters behind the casing with a wallpaper spatula.
- In the case of windows, leave a margin of 2-3 cm around the slopes and press the wallpaper well with a special spatula. After drying, carefully cut off the excess with a painting knife.
How to make joints invisible
Why do gaps appear between panels glued end to end? Most often this occurs due to application large quantity glue. Wallpaper gets very wet, and its width may increase by several millimeters. When dry, they return to their original size, and a thin gap forms between the sheets. What to do if this happens? Take an unnecessary piece of wallpaper (with which the room is covered) and use sandpaper remove the front layer. Mix the resulting powder with PVA glue. Use this homemade grout to go through the seams. You can also use paint if the wallpaper is plain.
It happens that seams are visible due to glue getting on front part. Then you need to use a special liquid to remove glue stains, but if it doesn’t help, you just have to re-glue the wallpaper. If the edges of the wallpaper are loose and bent, use a special glue for the joints and go over them well with a roller again.
How to properly apply different types of wallpaper
We looked at the basic techniques for wallpapering. But they can be of different types - paper, vinyl, non-woven, photo wallpaper, . Working with them has its own nuances and features that are important to consider. For different types various glues are used, different time needed for impregnation after applying glue, the method of gluing it to the wall is different, etc.
How to properly glue paper wallpaper
Paper wallpaper is good for its breathability, environmental friendliness and price. That's why many people choose them. Pasting algorithm:
- We cut the roll into strips of length equal to the height of the wall, not forgetting about the reserve depending on the pattern.
- Using a plumb line and a ruler, mark the wall.
- Apply glue to the wallpaper and wait 5 minutes, no longer, as paper wallpaper gets soaked quickly and can be damaged.
- Press the canvas against the wall from the ceiling using a wallpaper spatula and smooth it from the center to the edges to remove air bubbles.
How to properly glue paper wallpaper with your own hands is described in detail in the video.
How to properly glue vinyl and non-woven wallpaper
Rolls of vinyl wallpaper are cut in the same way as paper ones. The following steps follow:
- The wall is coated thin layer glue that dries in 15-20 minutes.
- The glue is applied to the strip for 8-10 minutes.
- We press the canvas against the wall from the ceiling using a spatula and smooth it from the center to the edges.
- Vinyl wallpaper is glued end to end.
The process of gluing non-woven wallpaper is the same as vinyl. Only in this case, the glue is applied exclusively to the wall, since the underside of the canvas is covered with a special binding polymer. The same technology answers the question of how to properly glue vinyl wallpapers on a non-woven basis.
How to glue photo wallpaper
Very popular in finishing apartments and houses. With their help, you can create a unique interior and visually expand the space of the room. What you need to remember when gluing such wallpaper:
- You should use special glue for photo wallpaper.
- First, lay out the fragments on the floor so that you can understand how to properly place them on the wall to ensure the integrity of the picture.
- The surface of the walls under the photo wallpaper must be perfectly flat.
Let's look at how photo wallpapers are glued.
| Illustration | Description of action |
 | We apply glue both to the wall and to the first sheet of photo wallpaper. We fold them in half so that the glue is well saturated, but no more than a couple of minutes. Let's expand. |
 | Carefully smooth out the photo wallpaper rubber spatula. We go through the joints with a rubber roller. Under no circumstances do we use various fabric scraps. |
 | We apply the second part of the wallpaper and carefully, literally down to 1 mm, join the pattern. Smooth everything with a rubber spatula. Please note that many wallpapers are trimmed between the joints. |
 | When the wallpaper is glued, you need to cut the joint and remove the unnecessary strip. |
 | We look at the joints again, trying to fit them as close as possible. Apply glue and go over it with a roller. |
 | Now you will need a whole palette of pencils to retouch the drawing. We select desired color under the drawing, chop the lead with a blade. |
 | Take the crumbled stylus and carefully cover the joints and resulting scratches with your finger. |
The video below will tell you how to glue photo wallpaper correctly.
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At first glance, it may seem that everyone knows how to glue wallpaper and can easily cope with this work. But when it comes to practical actions, it turns out that this issue contains many difficulties and nuances that must be taken into account and observed. When starting this work, you need to remember that gluing wallpaper with your own hands is not an easy task and requires strength, patience and some dexterity from a person.
Preparing the walls
First of all, you should thoroughly clean the walls of old wallpaper or other covering. If we are talking about old wallpaper, then you can make your task easier if you first moisten it with water. Paper wallpaper will quickly come off if you moisten it with a soap solution and add a little wallpaper glue to it. You can do the same with washable wallpaper, and scratching the layer with sharp and cutting objects will help speed up the soaking process. If the walls were finished with paint or other materials, then it is necessary to use special means to remove the coating. A metal spatula is ideal for removing old canvas; if you were unable to remove everything the first time, you can repeat the procedure described above.
After removing the old coating, you can proceed to eliminating cracks and other wall defects. For this purpose putty and plaster are used. By following the link, you can see how to plaster walls with your own hands. After preparatory work, the walls should be even, smooth and dry.
Step-by-step instructions for wallpapering
In our article you can watch videos and photos on how to properly glue wallpaper, which will allow you to see the whole process with your own eyes and understand the principle of operation.
The first step is to cut the canvas, which is done taking into account the design. It is important to ensure that the stripes have the same pattern and match each other. True, there are wallpapers that do not require matching the pattern, in which case you can simply cut the canvas to the required length, leaving a small margin of about 1-2 cm.
You need to start wallpapering the walls near the window, using a plumb line to draw an even vertical line. When applying glue to the canvas, you need to pay Special attention corners and edges. After this, you need to fold it with the wrong side inward, while making sure that there are no creases or kinks. The exposure time depends on the type of wallpaper; usually the manufacturer indicates on the roll how long to leave the strip. When working with heavy canvases, you can additionally paint the wall surface with glue.
Having glued the first strip, each next strip is glued end-to-end with the previous one. Having positioned the canvas correctly, go over it with a clean rag or a special roller, which is necessary for tight gluing.
Knowing how to hang wallpaper yourself is not enough; it is also important to be able to work correctly with difficult places in the room, which include corners. Since the construction of houses does not allow making walls and corners perfectly smooth, this must be taken into account when decorating the walls. So, there is no need to try to glue the whole canvas into the corner, since it most likely will not lie flat. It is best to make an allowance of 2-3 cm on the adjacent side, and then glue the next one on top of this canvas. Having cut through sharp knife the place of the double joint and removing the remains, you can get a perfectly finished corner.
In this article, you will learn how to glue wallpaper on a wall with your own hands. Before wallpapering, you need to thoroughly clean the room. The quality of future walls depends on the cleanliness of the room;
The outer parts of the switch, sockets (telephone wires, cables) must be removed in advance;
Dissolve the glue.
- Measure from the corner a distance equal to the width of the wallpaper minus 1.5 cm and place a dot here. Mark where the seams will go and move them slightly if necessary.
- Using a level and ruler, draw a vertical line through this point. On the wall where the pattern of the wall wallpaper should be combined with the wallpaper on the ceiling, draw a vertical line from the first seam of the wallpaper pasted on the ceiling.
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- Trim and prepare the first piece of wallpaper. First, straighten the top of the accordion-folded wallpaper. Paste the wallpaper along a vertical line so that the panel has an allowance of about 5 cm on the ceiling. Make sure that the pattern is not cut off at the ceiling line.
- Cut the top corner of the wallpaper to prevent the wallpaper in the corner from wrinkling. Use your palms to move the wallpaper so that it is in place and its edge is in a vertical line. Smooth out the wallpaper with a smoothing brush.
- Straighten the bottom of the wallpaper and use your palms to move the wallpaper so that its edge runs along a vertical line. Smooth out the wallpaper with a smoothing brush. Check carefully to see if there are any bubbles left.
- Use a sharp wallpaper knife with replaceable blades to cut off the excess. If the ceiling is already covered, bend back the edge of the wallpaper with a wide spatula, and then cut off the bent part with scissors so as not to damage the wallpaper pasted on the ceiling. Wash off all the glue from the surface of the wallpaper.
- Hang the next panels of wallpaper edge-to-edge so that the pattern matches. Leave the wallpaper hanging like this for about half an hour, and then lightly roll the seams with a roller. On embossed or textile fabrics, lightly tap the seams with a smoothing brush.
- Turn off the power and hang wallpaper over outlets and switches. Make small diagonal cuts to expose the rosette. Along the edges electrical panel cut the wallpaper with a knife with interchangeable blades.
- Trim and prepare a whole strip of wallpaper. While the wallpaper is soaking in glue, measure the distance from the edge of the previous pasted panel to the corner at the top, middle and bottom of the wall. Add 1.5 cm to the largest measured value.
- Align the edges of the folded wallpaper. Measure the distance from the edge at two points, equal to value obtained in step 1. Apply a ruler to these two points and cut the wallpaper with a sharp wallpaper knife.
- Place the wallpaper on the wall so that the pattern matches the pattern on the previously hung wallpaper. There should be an allowance of approximately 5 cm on the ceiling. Use your palms to carefully butt the edges of the wallpaper panels end to end. The wallpaper panel should slightly extend onto the unpainted wall.
- Make small narrow cuts in the corners at the top and bottom of the panel so that you can glue the wallpaper in the corner without wrinkles appearing on it. Smooth out the wallpaper with a brush, and then trim off any excess near the ceiling and baseboard.
- On an unpasted wall, measure from the corner and mark with a dot a distance equal to the width of the remaining strip of wallpaper plus 1.5 cm. Draw a vertical line from the ceiling to the floor in this place. Using the same method, cut a new strip of wallpaper this width, starting at the leading edge of the new piece, so that the patterns meet at the corner.
- Place the new cut strip on the wall with the cut edge in the corner and the uncut edge along the vertical line. Press the panel against the wall and smooth it with a brush, and then cut off the excess at the ceiling and at the baseboard.
- If you are gluing vinyl wallpaper, then bend the edge in the corner and apply vinyl glue along the seam. Press the overlapping panel evenly, wait half an hour, then roll the seams with a roller and wipe the area with a damp sponge.
Option. Projecting corners, as a rule, can be pasted over without cutting the wallpaper. If the corner is not vertical, follow the taping directions. internal corners, but not 1.5 cm, but 2.5 cm is added to the measured value obtained in step 1.
Hanging wallpaper indoors is a very responsible and time-consuming undertaking, which very often requires the involvement of assistants, since it can be very difficult to cope with the tasks on your own. But if you take into account the following recommendations, you will be able to paste on high level even on your own.
In this article we will look at how to properly glue wallpaper with your own hands quickly and efficiently, and what you need for this.
To carry out high-quality wallpapering in a room, you need to prepare the following tools for wallpaper work, which will help you do all the work yourself at a high level:
- lightweight and at the same time practical stepladder;
- a clean plastic bucket for diluting glue;
- a construction ditch in which the glue will be located;
- paint roller for spreading glue;
- wallpaper ruler for measurements, which also serves for cutting fabrics;
- tape measure, pencil;
- a wallpaper brush or plastic spatula, which will help smooth out all the unevenness and bulges that arise when wallpapering;
- rubber roller for joints;
- sponge or gauze rag to collect excess glue and thereby create a clean finished surface.
This list is the necessary minimum, without which it is simply impossible to do. All of the listed tools for wallpapering can be purchased at any hardware store.
Preparatory stage
Answer the question: “How to properly glue wallpaper with your own hands?” in a nutshell, it’s unlikely that anyone will succeed. The gluing process is different certain actions, which must be treated with the utmost care and precision to ensure the proper outcome of the work.
Rules for choosing wallpaper for gluing
The selection of wallpaper is, perhaps, the very first stage. It largely depends on him appearance rooms after renovation, and the process of pasting itself. After all, gluing thin, low-quality canvases will be much more difficult.
It is important to choose the most suitable option wallpaper according to the design, color scheme, like, calculating with the help of the required number of rolls to completely cover the room.
The range of wallpapers at the moment is quite large, so you need to treat your choice with maximum responsibility, choosing for yourself exactly the option that suits you best.
Preparing the wall surface
The quality of finishing largely depends on how correctly it is carried out.
First, remove the old wallpaper using hot water, rags or brushes. Sometimes ordinary water is not enough, and the old coating can be easily removed with your own hands only using a soap solution.
After removing the old coating from the walls, all unevenness must be removed by applying a thin layer of putty. If this step is ignored, after wallpapering all sorts of defects can spoil the appearance.
Gluing technology
It is better to start this stage by preparing the glue, since you will have to wait some time for it to thicken. Wallpaper glue must be diluted in accordance with the existing instructions, which spell out all the details.
If glue mixture will be diluted incorrectly, wallpapering may be complicated by the appearance of extremely undesirable problems in the form of lumps or too liquid consistency.
While the glue thickens, you can move on to preparing the wallpaper, namely selecting a pattern and cutting strips to the required length.
After the materials have been prepared, you can begin gluing the surface.
Where to start gluing
Many people start wallpapering the room from the window the old-fashioned way. This is explained by the fact that the seams of overlapping paper wallpaper are less noticeable with this type of pasting.
Since modern vinyl, non-woven and many other types of wallpaper are glued end-to-end, you can start pasting from anywhere. However, there are still some rules and techniques that will help you find answers to the question of how to glue wallpaper in various unusual cases:
- When gluing vertically, it is best to start from the door or window slope, since it is very important here to glue the first strip strictly perpendicularly. In this case, it is better to additionally use a level or plumb line, which is quite possible to do with your own hands.
- It is recommended to start pasting from the corner only if the corners of the room are perfectly even.
- If you are covering a room with a large number of windows, openings, niches or projections, you need to start from the largest landmark.
- You can also paste a room from several lines. This technique is justified in the case of decorating a room with wallpaper large windows or the door. The wallpaper joint will be less noticeable if it is made above them.
How to glue correctly
During the gluing process, the wallpaper strips must be carefully applied to the wall and gradually glued from the center to the edges, while pulling diagonally. Next, using a dry cloth or paint roller, we expel all the air and excess glue from under the canvases.
Wallpaper can be glued overlapping or end-to-end. The first option is acceptable for thin paper sheets, but end-to-end is better.
Heating radiators are a problematic but important place when wallpapering
Every person who has at least once had to paper a room with their own hands has encountered the problem of finishing behind the radiator. This warmest and most comfortable place in the room creates certain inconveniences during the pasting process, so special attention and a competent approach are paid to it.
If we are talking about new buildings, where, as a rule, removable batteries and heating radiators are located, the question of “how to hang wallpaper behind them” is solved very simply: first, the battery is dismantled (and it is done very easily and quickly), then the wallpaper is glued, and After they dry, the radiators are installed back. But what if it is not possible to remove the battery?
To properly paste the wall behind the heating radiator, it is recommended to cut the wallpaper into narrow strips and place it behind the radiator. In this case, the surface of the wall behind it must be additionally coated with glue.
In what cases is it necessary to glue wallpaper horizontally?
You can save a lot of time and effort when gluing the wall behind the battery by using horizontal gluing. Also, this wallpapering technology can be used in the case of combining several types of canvases, that is, if you decide to glue the wallpaper horizontally to divide the room into two horizontal halves, or if you want to emphasize some details in the design.
In any case, wallpapering must be done with high quality, avoiding the occurrence of air bubbles, scuffs and other damage and defects.
If it is not possible to paste wallpaper with a perfectly even horizontal stripe at the junction of two different canvases, you can resort to the following secret: paste border tape, which will hide the unevenness of the joint.
Important rules for wallpapering
In order for the wallpapering of walls to be done with really high quality, it is worth paying attention to following rules wallpapering:
- Wallpaper glue. It is important not only to choose correctly, but also to use the glue correctly, so read the instructions and rules for using the material in your work.
- Room temperature. You cannot paste walls indoors at low temperatures, since the glue will not be able to provide the desired effect, and the wallpaper will freeze. Also, you cannot paste over the walls and ceiling in a room with high temperatures, since in this case the completely opposite effect is ensured: drying out of the glue and the canvas itself.
- Measurements. It will be ugly if the canvas somewhere does not reach the right place, therefore, it is recommended to accurately measure the walls or ceiling in advance to avoid inconvenience in the future. Secret correct measurements consists of cutting strips a few centimeters larger than required. In the future, this reserve can be trimmed or hidden with a plinth or baguette.
- Selection of drawing. Many modern options Wallpaper needs a quality selection of patterns in order to create an attractive external effect with a precise pattern or design. If you don’t want to waste time on selection, you should choose wallpaper without a pattern. A significant advantage of such options is the fact that, if necessary, you can not completely re-glue the wallpaper, but just one or several strips.