MDF panels are an excellent decorative finishing material, which is characterized by high installation speed and the absence of the need for “wet” work at all stages of finishing.
The panels also have their drawbacks (for example, MDF, like any wood, is afraid of water and high humidity, less resistant to mechanical damage compared to synthetic materials, work to restore damage to it is associated with a number of difficulties, etc.).
Fastening MDF panels depends on the type of base and the desired result. The most common type of fastening is mechanical (on the base, a frame is often equipped with wooden or metal guides, to which MDF panels are attached using nails, screws or clamps) and chemical - using adhesive compositions.
The latter method assumes a flat monolithic base, since in this case there is no frame made of profiles or guides.
Glue for MDF - review of the best options
The most commonly used adhesives for MDF panels are:
- Liquid Nails. A universal adhesive characterized by high adhesion, resistance to corrosion and moisture. Liquid nails do not react with substrates, unlike deep-penetrating glue.
- Polyurethane (or construction) foam. It is characterized by various properties such as thermal insulation, sound insulation and high adhesion.
- Universal construction adhesive. A wide group of products, divided into many segments and areas of application. For MDF panels, it is necessary to use only those adhesives that provide adhesion to the base materials (brick, concrete, plasterboard, tiles, etc.) and wood (MDF consists of fine sawdust).
The most popular adhesive for MDF panels is liquid nails (TYTAN or TITEBOND Multi).
In addition to the economic effect when choosing an adhesive, you need to take into account the specifics of working with it (time for initial fixation, final drying time, method of application, service life, necessary tool and materials, etc.).
Installation of MDF panels with glue - instructions
Let's consider the technology MDF installation using the adhesive compositions indicated above.
Liquid Nails (similar to - universal construction adhesives). The thickness of the adhesive layer is only 3-5 mm, so the base on which the panels will be glued must be perfectly flat. Otherwise, the panels will follow all the unevenness of the walls or peel off in places where they do not fit tightly.
How to glue MDF to a wall
Therefore, before gluing MDF panels to the wall, it must be leveled.
- Degrease the surface, remove all dirt, and fill the crumbling areas with putty.
- Before starting work, you need to make sure there are no irregularities using building regulations, long level or other tool.
- The glue is applied in wave-like movements or in another way (for example, pointwise in large drops) so that it is evenly distributed over the width and length of the panel. The pitch between the adhesive strips determines the force with which the panel will adhere to the base. That is, for example, when installing in places of greatest load, the frequency of application can be increased. Usually this is 10-15 cm. If the manufacturer determines the waiting time before gluing, it is necessary to maintain the required pause.
- Using a construction bubble or laser level launch pad installed at the desired angle (depending on the intended pattern and installation direction). Most often used vertical installation panels. You should start from the corner.
- The glue on the first panel must have time to set to the base before installing subsequent ones (the same principle applies to other difficult places adjacencies, for example, internal or external corners). Setting time depends on the type of glue (see instructions).
- Thanks to the tongue-and-groove connection, subsequent panels can be installed without waiting (except for the waiting time before gluing).
Corners (internal or external), as well as horizontal and vertical joints without a tongue-and-groove connection are closed decorative moldings(universal MDF corners). The glue should be applied to the middle of each side decorative corner(so that when pressing, excess glue does not come out).
The main thing is not to damage it decorative layer panels.
Option 2. Polyurethane foam.
Installation technology for MDF panels using construction foam is in many ways similar to installation technology using liquid nails or universal glue, with the only difference that the error of wall unevenness using foam can be higher due to a significant increase in foam volume.
The waiting time before gluing the MDF panel to the base depends on the requirements of the foam manufacturer.
Basic installation errors
For liquid nails:
- Do not overexpose the glue before installing the panel on the base. Otherwise, adhesion will be significantly lower.
- Incorrect application of glue - MDF panels will lose their attractiveness appearance if glue gets on the decorative front surface.
- Wiping off excess glue with a heavily dampened rag may cause the decorative coating to peel off.
For polyurethane foam:
- For gluing, use foam with a low shrinkage coefficient and professional tool(high-quality guns for construction foam can smoothly and strictly dose regulate its supply).
- If you do not wait for the first panel to set, then when subsequent panels move, the foam may collapse and not be fixed to the base.
Question - why can’t you glue MDF onto liquid nails?
Liquid nails glue is distinguished by its versatility. It is suitable for installation large number various building materials. And if “wood” is included in the list of materials to be glued, then liquid nails are not only possible, but also must be used for gluing MDF panels.
Often, ordinary people can confuse “liquid nails” glue with sealants or silicones (they are applied using the same tool, the tube is very similar to the tube of liquid nails and in the store they can be on the same shelf).
However, sealants for gluing MDF panels are not recommended, since their main purpose is to fix plumbing products and seal seams.
How to glue MDF - features of installation work
You are interested in the question of how to glue MDF. Let's consider the technology of installing MDF using liquid nails and polyurethane foam.
Go over the joints with sandpaper, then prime them and seal them with putty and glue a sickle mesh. After this, you need to thoroughly prime the entire area of the MDF wall and you can glue the wallpaper. Why don't you want to dismantle the MDF and put wallpaper on the main wall? What are these unnecessary, extra layers for? The work will not be much more, but the area will increase.
Wallpapering on MDF panels? Are you seriously? It's up to you though. And for that matter, I recommend using it better. for sealing your grooves, hard wax. Or wood putty that matches the color. In general, colored sealants will still work. It’s really difficult to match the tone with them, although you still have to cover them with wallpaper. The main thing is that your sealed recesses do not differ significantly in color from the panels themselves. Through no thick wallpaper This difference may become noticeable over time.
Putty will not work on wood; use automotive putty for metal based on epoxy resin. This is the only way the putty will stick to the joints of the panels; plastic without an adhesive base will not hold the putty even with serpyanka - there is one negative experience. Then sand the seams so that there are no “sinks” and you can glue the wallpaper. but it is better to take glue based on bustylate.
You have already been given advice/recommendations regarding sealing seams on MDF panels, I will add only one thing to you (actually regarding the very preparation of them for gluing). Just know that when wallpapering, your panels will have to be completely puttied to ensure good adhesion (adhesion) of the wallpaper to its surface. And don’t forget about the primer.
It is not necessary to putty completely, of course there will be no adhesion with simple wallpaper glue, it will not stick wallpaper on MDF properly, but... you still need to level the surface, and for this you just need to putty the joints. And you need to glue it, for example, onto bustilate, the glue is perfect for such a case. You can use PVA glue. It is possible to use Titan, but it is very difficult to work with it over large areas.
Preparing MDF for wallpapering, what to do?
Preparing MDF for wallpapering, what to do? Go over the joints with sandpaper, then prime them and seal them with putty and glue a sickle mesh. After this you need to thoroughly
MDF panels are a finishing material consisting of wood fibers bound together with organic resins. Due to their efficiency, they have earned great popularity in repair work. This material is especially often used for finishing public institutions- offices, shops. A wall or ceiling covered in this way will look aesthetically pleasing and modern. Newest technologies made this product completely safe, which allows it to be used in almost any room. For rooms with high humidity, such as a bathroom, a series of especially durable moisture-resistant panels are produced.
MDF panels: advantages and disadvantages
Among the advantages of the finishing material:
- relatively low cost,
- variety of colors and textures,
- speed of installation,
- safety,
- high heat and sound insulation,
- practicality.
They have practically no disadvantages. The only significant drawback is the fire hazard. Therefore, manufacturers recommend laying wiring in special heat-resistant boxes.
Installation can be done in several ways. If you install the product using lathing, then no special preparation of the walls is required. In addition, communications can be hidden under the sheathing. You can simply glue the panels to the wall. We will tell you how to glue MDF panels and how to choose the right adhesive mixture.
MDF panels can also be glued to difficult areas of walls
Which glue to choose?
Typically, the manufacturer finishing materials gives recommendations on the choice of glue. Correctly selected adhesive for MDF panels is a guarantee that the product will stick firmly and will serve for a long time. Universal means do not always live up to expectations. Although there are universal adhesives, which perfectly glue any materials.
Among such universals we can highlight Kleiberit 636. It applies well, dries very quickly, and can withstand significant loads. It contains synthetic resins. German manufacturer provides a guarantee of product safety.
Moment Crystal is also great for gluing wall panels, including MDF. It has high moisture resistance. Not afraid of temperature changes.
Adhesive Moment Crystal for panels
MitreFix adhesive composition is specially designed for installation of such finishing material. By using it, you can be confident in the durability and reliability of gluing.
Often, so-called liquid nails are used for gluing MDF panels. This is a universal adhesive that can withstand significant destructive loads. With their help, you can even glue materials that do not fit well with each other. Working with this composition is easy and convenient.
Before you decide which glue to use to glue MDF panels, you need to know what parameters are used to select the glue. The selection criteria for the adhesive mixture are:
- high adhesive strength,
- resistance to temperature changes,
- moisture resistance,
- no toxicity.
Operating procedure
Unlike the method of attaching panels using lathing, gluing them to the wall involves preparatory work. Here is an approximate algorithm of actions:
- You need to prepare the surface to be glued: level it, remove old wallpaper, prime the wall.
- Mark the panels using a tape measure and cut to the required dimensions.
- Apply glue to the wall or panel (depending on the type of adhesive mixture).
- Press the panel down, being careful not to damage the outer layer.
- Straighten joints if necessary.
- It is better to fill the seams with sealant. This will prevent moisture from entering and deforming the panels.
- Leave until completely dry (for a day).
Wallpapering MDF panels
If MDF panels have served you well long years, and have lost their former attractiveness, it is quite possible to update them. To do this, it is not at all necessary to buy and install this finishing material again. Just paste it over old wall wallpaper.
When asked whether it is possible to glue wallpaper on MDF panels, we answer with confidence: it is possible! And not just wallpaper. Self-adhesive or even fabric will do if you have a creative approach to repairs. It is better to choose textured wallpaper, on a foam base. They will hide the joints of the panels.
Since the panels are made of wood, they instantly absorb glue. Therefore, wallpapering should occur at a fast pace. Moreover, both surfaces need to be coated. First - wallpaper, and at the last moment - panels. It is best to coat the joints with additional PVA and be sure to roll them with a rubber roller. Otherwise they may separate.
If everything is done correctly, the panels covered with wallpaper will last for many years, and they will look beautiful.
Example of wallpapering on Wall panels MDF
Glue for MDF panels: how to choose and glue
Glue for MDF panels can be selected quickly enough if you know what characteristics are required for high-quality gluing of panels to the wall. Pay attention to the composition of the glue and consult with professionals.
It’s worth starting with one small but fundamental question: pasting or wallpapering, how to write? Everything here is simple, make no mistake - wallpapering (that is, you put wallpaper on it) or wallpapering the walls of a house (that is, you paste the walls). So wallpapering will mean that you are covering them with something, and wallpapering is also not the most correct expression. It’s worth making a reservation right away - what to stick the wallpaper on. But, of course, these rules are not what will be discussed in the next review. Main question, how to glue wallpaper so that there are no bubbles, so that the pattern converges, so that it does not come off, finally.
There are situations in life when wallpaper in an apartment or house needs to be hung quickly. And if a professional and his services are not available to you, you will have to glue it yourself, it is not so easy, but some recommendations may help you.
How to hang wallpaper quickly:
- You need to paste the room from the corner that is closer to the window;
- The strips must be glued strictly vertically, and a plumb line must be used;
- The additional length that exceeds the height of the room is 10 cm for the floor and 10 cm for the ceiling (you will trim off the excess later);
- Do not unroll the bottom of the wallpaper until you have smoothed the top with a roller;
- To glue the strip parallel to the doorway, you need to measure the distance from the edge of the wallpaper to the door;
- The top layer of wallpaper, excess, is cut off with a stationery knife.
If the canvases are glued to corner zone, one strip should not protrude more than 6 cm on the other wall. Cut off all excess before applying glue.
Wallpapering quickly and efficiently (video)
Wallpapering tool
It’s impossible to say for sure which tool to take. Some people get by with the minimum, while for others a list with ten items will not be enough. The master won't give it either universal recipe, everyone works according to their convenience. What one needs, another will get in the way of, and the repair will be delayed. But you can list all the tools that, in principle, are used when wallpapering walls.
What tool will you need:
- Carpenter's pencil (for precise markings);
- A stationery knife (they are more convenient than scissors to cut strips and cut off excess);
- Metal ruler for marking;
- Pruning scissors;
- Square (if there is a need to build a perpendicular;
- Plumb line to mark a straight vertical line;
- Level to check the verticality of the canvases;
- Paint roller;
- Brush or roller to smooth out streaks;
- Mixer for stirring glue;
- Painting spatula to trim strips at the joints;
- Wallpaper spatula to smooth stripes across the surface;
- Wallpaper roller, which smoothes thin wallpaper;
- Roller to smooth out joints;
- Container for mixing glue;
- A basin to use clean water;
- Sponge;
- Rags;
- Upholstery cord;
- Ladder.
And, by the way, this list is incomplete, there are special tool, there is also a tool, let’s say, homemade, which a person adapted just for hanging wallpaper.
Preparing a tool for wallpapering walls (video)
Wallpapering: answers to all questions
There are at least a dozen and a half questions that become important both before and after gluing, especially if there were any failures. So, so that there is no excitement or annoyance either before or after, you can reel in the information from the following list.
The most popular questions about wallpapering:
- How to hang wallpaper for one. For beginners, the option is dubious, but if you have already gotten the hang of it, it’s not very big room it's real. You can buy more expensive wallpaper that does not need to be coated with glue (only the wall). Or make pictures-cheat sheets, with instructions on what is what and after what, how to properly hang wallpaper in the corners and around windows.
- Is it possible for pregnant women to hang wallpaper?. No one will ban it, but what is not desirable is for sure. And it’s not just about the materials, the so-called “chemistry”, the process is tedious and long. Often you have to stand with your arms raised high, and women in excellent position are not advised to do this, especially in the later stages.
- How to glue wallpaper with a pattern. In fact, the technology is not fundamentally different from conventional gluing. Unless there is the following nuances: you can combine the pattern when gluing the first canvas, when the second one is applied and marks are made so that the fit is according to the markings. If the measurements are already on the wall, then you can draw the drawing on the floor, which many people successfully do before gluing the canvas to the wall.
- How to glue wallpaper on concrete walls . Most often, concrete walls are puttied and primed, after which all we can talk about is gluing. Sometimes, in order for concrete walls to become smooth, they are also plastered. Experts recommend using two layers of primer to level the concrete walls to perfect evenness. For priming, liquid is applied to concrete walls. glue solution, after the first layer follows a second, thicker one. And even after this, rough wallpaper and the same newspapers are usually glued. And although technology has stepped forward, modern glue has good adhesion, without preparatory work You should not wallpaper concrete walls.
- How to glue meter wallpaper . This is done according to the same principle as pasting a wall with regular wallpaper; do not just use quick-drying glue. The easiest way is to cover the ceiling with meter-long wallpaper.
- Is it possible to glue wallpaper in winter? Wallpaper is “afraid” of sudden temperature changes, and not specifically of winter or summer. Drafts are another enemy when wallpapering. Well, there is one more nuance, which specifically concerns winter, if you paste over the walls near the radiator, the wallpaper in this area may lag.
- When is it better to glue wallpaper in winter or summer? Better in summer, if the air temperature is not higher than 23 degrees and changes are not predicted.
- Is it possible to glue wallpaper over whitewash?. The answer is simple - you can, but only if you glue the wallpaper after a preliminary high-quality primer. Acrylic primer It will bind the whitewash layer, making the wallpaper adhere better.
- Is it possible to glue wallpaper onto plywood?. It is possible, but not advisable. The relief of plywood appears through the thin fabric, another nuance is the hygroscopicity of plywood. It will change under the influence of humidity levels, which will also affect the wallpaper.
Little tricks
These are questions with short answers, after which you usually reject one solution, or become convinced of the correctness of another.
Short answers on wallpapering:
- Is it possible to paste wallpaper on plastic panels . In principle, yes, but you will need two layers of primer: one for processing PVC materials, after which you will need to apply a layer of a special adhesive primer.
- Is it possible to glue tiles to wallpaper?. Technically this is possible, but the experts unanimously say - it’s not worth it, you will suffer both during the process and after it, the result may be unaesthetic.
- What can you stick on the wall besides wallpaper?. All the same wallpaper, only textile. Essentially this is fabric sheets, which will look like wall upholstery with fabric. Well, no one has canceled the good old option - photo wallpaper.
- Is it possible to glue wallpaper onto fiberglass?. Theoretically yes, but with a good primer and glue. But there is little point in such an activity; the canvas itself can be perfectly puttied and painted.
- Is it possible to glue wallpaper on MDF panels?. It can be done by degreasing well, cleaning the surface, and priming. Seams may show through the wallpaper, so the primer should be applied in a thick layer.
- How to glue wallpaper. At the joint, overlapping, with or without drawing together - it all depends on the type of wallpaper and the type of walls.
- At what temperature can you glue wallpaper?. The main thing is that it should not be higher than 23 degrees plus, there should be no drafts or temperature changes.
- Is it possible to glue wallpaper over wallpaper?. It’s possible and even necessary; you definitely don’t need to peel off all the wallpaper; it’s enough to remove those that are not quite noticeable in themselves.
- Is it possible to glue wallpaper on chipboard?. It is possible without skipping such steps as plaster and primer, and sometimes the chipboard is glued with gauze.
- Is it possible to glue wallpaper onto a rotband?. It is possible, but again, without putty and primer it will not be possible to do this efficiently.
- How to glue wallpaper behind radiators. Wide or narrow wallpaper, it doesn’t matter, an even piece of canvas will have to be cut into equal parts, and this mosaic will have to be laid out behind the radiator.
- Is it possible to glue wallpaper horizontally?. This, of course, is unusual and will visually reduce the height of the room, but this option is also acceptable. True, think three hundred times, the unusual appearance and poor selection of wallpaper will lead you to think about re-gluing.
- Wallpaper glue. It’s better to use the same glue that you used to glue all the wallpaper. Experimenting is more expensive for yourself.
- Is it possible to glue wallpaper on OSB boards . Yes, you can, even thin wallpaper.
- How to glue wallpaper onto baguettes. It’s better not to do this; isn’t it easier to remove the baguettes and glue them on top?
- Why glue newspapers under wallpaper?. This habit comes from the Soviet era, when the glue was homemade and the wallpaper was simpler. Today there is virtually no need for this.
- What wallpaper to glue on uneven walls. Any, but the walls will still have to be leveled. Otherwise, the result will not please you.
- How to glue meter-long wallpaper for one person. There are only two tips here: buy non-woven wallpaper to apply only to the wall, and cut the strips in advance. Well, so that the entire tool is at hand, there is no one to run after it, and it’s more expensive for yourself to be distracted.
That's all, actually. Although no, there is one more important question left, but it is worth considering separately.
What wallpaper to use for a small room
How to properly glue wallpaper in a small room? The first universal tip is to take light-colored obi without a pattern. Dark shades, by the way, “steal” up to 40% of the space. White is also not the best option.
Perfect for a small room:
- Cream;
- Light pink;
- Grey-blue;
- Greenish blue;
- Sand;
- Light yellow.
In a dark small room, the wallpaper should be warm color range, and vice versa. Wallpaper with a relief, even a small one, will visually increase the space. Glitter wallpaper also does its job wonderfully.
If you really want a pattern, then let it be horizontal. If you want brightness, then let only one wall have it.
Wallpapering: doing it right (video tutorial)
How to hang wallpaper correctly? Collect all the necessary tools, find a patient partner, glue exactly according to the instructions, observing temperature regime and other wishes. And don’t rush, in a hurry a person is not so critical of details.
Happy renovation!
Glue for MDF panels must have the grip of a fighting dog to ensure the reliability of the installed finish. But this is not all the requirements put forward for quality composition. Next, I will voice them, and also analyze the current proposals for these products put forward by manufacturers.
Mandatory qualities
More often you can find installation of panels from fiberboard medium density on the sheathing, but this is not mandatory rule. It is quite possible to mount them with glue, which in some cases is even more convenient and simpler.
But the adhesive solution must also have a set of certain qualities that will allow the new cladding to serve for a long time and with high quality:
- Have a narrow specialization. The annotation to the composition must indicate that it is universal or intended for fixing wood products;
- Guarantee a strong and reliable “grip” upon contact with both mineral types of bases, including stone, brick and plaster, and organic ones, which are chipboard, OSB and DSP;
- Have excellent adhesion and high curing speed. Usually the presence of such qualities is emphasized by adding words such as “strong”, “super strong”, “super strong”, “multi” and so on to the name;
- Be resistant to temperature changes, as well as to moisture, alkalis, acids and salts. At the same time, we are not talking about frost resistance, since MDF panels are not used for the purpose of cladding external facades.
Unnecessary requirement
Due to lack of experience, some novice craftsmen try to choose transparent adhesives. They justify this choice by the fact that if part of the substance is squeezed out at the junction, then, thanks to its transparency, it will not disturb the aesthetics of the entire finish.
But there are two reasons why I don't recommend rushing into this step:
- All medium-density fiberboard panels are equipped with a tongue-and-groove fastening system. That is, at the moment of their joining, the ridge of the end of one section enters into the ridge of the end of the adjacent one, which absolutely eliminates the squeezing of glue from the back onto the decorative one;
- Transparent adhesives, as a rule, are intended for gluing plumbing fixtures made of glass, stone, ceramics, earthenware or acrylic, but it is not advisable to use them when working with them.
Varieties
Everything is clear with the requirements, now I’ll move on to specifics and consider the products offered by manufacturers, which can be divided into three conditional groups:
Group No. 1: universal compounds
They perfectly hold together heavy products made of materials such as stone, metal, glass, wood, rubber or polystyrene.
That is, they cope with almost any fixation. Here are the most prominent representatives this group:
- "Titan Wild" is used for gluing almost any building materials. His approximate price is 164 rubles per 1 liter bottle. Technical data:
- Titebond Multi-Purpose also has a very wide range of applications. Its cost starts from 130 rubles for a three-hundred-gram tube. Technical data:
- "Moment-1". In this case, for a 750 ml jar you will have to pay from 190 rubles. Specifications this composition has the following:
But before you decide on the question of what glue to glue MDF panels with, you should also think about your own skills in this area. So, for example, the group described above, although highly effective, is not the easiest to use. So, I turn to the analysis of the following adhesives.
Tip: When gluing your own medium-density fiberboard trim, be sure to ensure there is a draft in the room and a respirator on your face.
Otherwise, you risk serious poisoning from toxins.
Group No. 2: “liquid nails”
This option is especially popular among professional builders, and among home craftsmen, due to its ease of use.
Advice: I recommend that when purchasing “liquid nails” you immediately buy a special iron structure called a “gun”.
Thanks to this device, applying glue will be very simple and quick.
Here are the main proposals in this direction:
- "Makroflex MF220 Super strong." A four hundred gram tube costs around 158 rubles. Technical data:
- "Liquid Nails LN-910". The price of such a composition in specialized stores is usually about 220 rubles. Technical data:
- "Moment Crystal". Here a tube with a volume of 125 ml costs around 110 rubles. Characteristic:
So we can safely say that “liquid nails” are an excellent answer to the question: how to glue MDF to MDF, brick, concrete or other building materials people who concern construction work only during periods of home renovation.
Group No. 3: polyurethane foam
Construction foam, as a rule, is most often used to seal seams or fill voids, but specialists can also adapt it to install sections of medium-density fiberboard to walls and even. As an example, consider the Orra brand:
A little about the process itself
Since I started talking about glue, it’s worth spending a few words on its operation:
- Degreasing the surface. The first thing I do is wipe down the back of the section with acetone to remove any dirt or dust that might interfere with good adhesion.
Also check the wall itself for differences:
- Small irregularities can be compensated for with additional glue;
- If there is significant “waviness”, then it is better to apply leveling plaster first, since continuing to use the adhesive solution for this purpose will be too costly financially.
- Applying glue. Then I apply glue in a zigzag line;
- Slab installation. After waiting for a certain technical break, which is indicated on the packaging, jar or tube of the glue used, I apply the slab to the installation site and level it by tapping with a rubber hammer. I check the result with a spirit level: if the section is fixed evenly, then I move on to the next section;
- Removing excess. I remove the glue fragments squeezed out with a damp cloth. If for some reason you were unable to do this right away, then you can simply cut them off with a sharp knife.
Also in the process of performing internal finishing works Sometimes the question arises: is it possible to glue wallpaper on MDF panels? This option is allowed, but it is very important to thoroughly prime the fiberboard first so that it does not absorb the glue during the cladding process.
Conclusion
Lathing is not the only method MDF installations panels, glue may also be suitable. The main thing is to choose a solution whose grip will be no worse than that of a bull terrier, or even better. Today there is quite a lot of such “good” on the shelves of specialized stores, but I tried to familiarize you with it at least a little.
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To answer the question, please tell me, is it possible to cover MDF with wallpaper? given by the author Garik Arakelyan the best answer is of course, only MDF quickly absorbs glue, so everything needs to be done quickly. This is if they are flaseline, that is, wide, one meter long. If the usual ones are half a hundred centimeters, then there’s no need to rush. All the same, the wallpaper needs to be smeared so that it absorbs the glue and water and, at the last moment, the MDF. In this case, it is advisable, after gluing the panel, to tear off the edges along the entire length from top to bottom and glue it, or rather coat it with Korean PVA glue. And then again put the edges in place and use a wallpaper roller, such a plastic, white one, although there are black ones. Roll it five centimeters wide along the edges to remove excess glue in this place and it will become thinner under the paper and therefore after three to four hours it will stick in this place. And the rest of the mass will dry more slowly and when the wallpaper begins to shorten during drying, the glued edges will not allow it to shrink and there will not be the smallest strip of gap between the panels. Just don’t try to roll it with a wide roller like they used to roll and polish photographs, like in the “Repair School” show. This is for suckers. This girl is stupid and doesn’t understand anything about wallpaper. And the wallpaper panel needs to be smoothed only with a special brush like this, the German one is sold everywhere. The handle is wooden. with a hole on the side. There is no better brush in the world. The bristles are white. It’s better to buy two at once. Remove excess glue with a damp cloth. With this narrow wallpaper roller you can extra wallpaper What Each other We went in to spread it, rolling it with pressure, and if it’s not enough and you get a gap, then also stretch the panel with pressure and seal it. I have had both walls and ceiling glued like this for 15 years now and there is not a single crack. And if there were no Korean PVA, the edges would have bounced off long ago. And my wife says that the wallpaper is still like new. Just don't buy cheap wallpaper. They faster view will lose. The larger the texture, that is, the thickness of the pattern, take it. And so that the wallpaper does not shine under any circumstances. The slightest hole or grain of sand will cast shadows across the entire wall. And as usual, don’t glue everything up to the ceiling. It's the ignorant idiots who do this. Do not add 10-20 centimeters to the ceiling. If the ceiling is whitewashed with water emulsion, then whitewash this part of the wall too. Then you will trim the wallpaper evenly and glue a contrasting edging frieze or border around the entire perimeter. In this case, the ceiling is not cut off and the room visually appears higher. And no styrofoam frieze is needed in the corners. And if the ceiling is also wallpapered, then this part of the wall is also covered with ceiling and edging. There will be beauty. All irregularities in the corners will disappear and will appear visually smooth. For everyone internal corners Wallpaper must be trimmed. Do not stutter under any circumstances. Leave one centimeter for the fold. Then this fold will be hidden with a new panel. And don’t glue to the bottom either. Only up to the windowsill. The bottom panel has other wallpapers and borders. p connecting. Then repairs are easier to do. Several years passed and the wall was replaced. Then the bottom panel. Don’t even try to glue PVA, as some people advise, only fools do that. Ordinary wallpaper glue moment or another. There are colored blue or red. glue. Any wallpaper can be glued to either glass or iron, plywood, etc. As a last resort, coat it with liquid PVA and water in advance and apply glue the next day. This is what I told you about how to glue anything onto anything.
Often when interior decoration premises, we are forced to resort to the use of several types of finishing materials at once. In some cases, this can be explained by the design conditions and features that are inherent in a given room or apartment, and based on which we must make certain decisions on interior design. Very often one of optimal solutions is the use of combined types of finishing, when several decorative materials are used at once.
This approach makes it possible to focus on the obvious advantages, while hiding, at the same time, some of the disadvantages of both the room itself and each of the finishing materials. Today, one of the most popular solutions is a combination of wallpaper and panels: plastic, PVC, wood, MDF, SIP and others. By the way, this method has shown itself to be excellent when working in both residential and non-residential premises with high ceilings.
How to glue wallpaper on panels?
Many people wonder: is it possible to glue wallpaper to panels? Plastic (PVC), wood, MDF and others. In fact, to answer this question, you need to know some details about the use of this decorative material.
Please note that the market for construction and finishing materials offers a wide variety of different types of decorative wall panels.
Let's look at the most popular of them, and see if wallpapering on such surfaces is possible, and how to glue them correctly.
Pasting wallpaper onto PVC trim
A prerequisite for such gluing is preliminary preparation working surface. Therefore, answering the question of whether it is possible to glue wallpaper on PVC plastic panels, we should say: yes, it is possible. However, it is necessary to remember that it is mandatory to certain conditions. So, what tools will you need and what is the sequence of your actions? Let's get a look:
- Prepare a primer for plastic and vinyl surfaces, a solvent or its equivalent, sandpaper with fine grain or its analogues.
- First of all, treat the glossy surface, making it matte so that the wallpaper can stick to it, and wipe off all the fine dust.
- If possible, wipe the surface of the plastic with a slightly damp cloth and wait until it dries. It does not take a lot of time.
- Then you need to apply a primer designed for working with PVC and similar plastic-based materials.
- The next stage of work: surface treatment using a special adhesive primer diluted with white spirit. This is done using appropriate tools.
- After this, you can start gluing yourself and no longer worry about the question of whether it is possible to hang wallpaper on PVC plastic panels. The answer is of course positive: yes, it is possible!
Working with surfaces on wooden and combined bases
It should be remembered that today a huge number of decorative panels, which can be bought in specialized stores, as well as construction supermarkets in Russia and the CIS countries, are made from wood, or a combination of wood raw materials and other materials and elements, incl. fastening. At the same time, it is possible to mention not only wooden panels, but also the so-called wall SIP panels (OSB on both sides with a layer of insulation in the middle), which are used for the construction of prefabricated housing.
A design feature of many of these materials is that their production may not use any special fastening materials, such as glue or resin. Bonding wood shavings made possible by the use of strong compression at elevated temperatures, as well as a special level of humidity. Thanks to innovative approach for production, such materials are well known for their excellent performance characteristics.
Wallpaper can be glued to this type of panel, and the work itself does not differ in any special features compared to traditional ones. wooden surfaces. Proceed by analogy. By the way, you can first familiarize yourself with articles about this or similar surfaces.
At the same time, “liquid wallpaper”, which has already become popular, is often used to decorate SIP panels. What you need to know about their use:
- They have excellent performance characteristics and look beautiful.
- They are capable of hiding some minor imperfections of the wall on which they are applied.
- They are somewhat elastic. In other words, they are able to stretch a little, which is especially important when renovating new buildings.
- They are easy to install: even a non-professional can handle their application, subject to the instructions and recommendations.
Therefore, installation liquid wallpaper on decorative surfaces, as well as on SIP panels - quite simple. At the same time, you should remember that if you intend to use them in a room with a high level of moisture (when finishing a kitchen, bathroom, etc.), it is advisable to use additional protective layer special varnish.
How to combine correctly
Well, now is the time to understand the features of using various combined materials. Let us dwell on the main options that are most widely used in finishing modern apartments and country houses.
Using Fragments
To do this, you need to make an initial sketch in which ideas for interior design are recorded. After this, you will need to be well prepared work surface walls, followed by the standard pasting procedure. However, that's not all. After the walls have been glued, panel inserts are installed in some areas instead of wallpaper, thus forming unique fragments.
Advice from the designer! The edging of such inserts can be made using separate decorative elements, such as moldings.
Combinations using room dimensions
If your room has sufficient height or width, it can serve as a place for such design technique, as a horizontal or vertical combination of wallpaper and panels. Thanks to its versatility, this approach is perfect for any interior style. One of the most common techniques is to alternate different surfaces with wallpaper. So, you can use plastic panels, then wood, then wallpaper, then PVC again and so on. A kind of circle is formed.
In addition, you can combine not only different kinds finishing, but also different colors. Concerning the right choice shades - then for this it is advisable to use special color compatibility tables. About the same as those used. In any case, with various examples You can see the use of combinations in numerous photos presented in this article. Experiment and don’t be afraid to glue wallpaper on panels, as you can see from of this material. As for various options combinations, they can only be limited by your imagination. Happy renovation!