How to glue paper wallpapers: tools, glue, wall preparation, step-by-step master class

Features of gluing paper wallpaper

Need to study marking, and prepare the strip in accordance with it. The arrows on both sides of the vertical line at the same level (direct marking) indicate that the pattern needs to be made. At different levels - they are glued in reverse order, when each subsequent strip is directed in the opposite direction. The arrow on one side indicates that the drawing does not need to be adjusted.

The list of other basic rules for pasting walls contains the following theses:

• All remnants of the previous coating are removed from the panels with a spatula, after which the surface is wetted, which is necessary for better adhesion.
• Glue is bred according to the instructions or purchased ready-made.
• Smear begins first with a strip, and then with a wall panel. The edges of the strip should be machined.
• They begin to apply from above. At the same time, the wallpaper adds up. Glue paper stripes from the corner, placing them vertically with a plumb line or level.
• With a rubber roller or a dry cloth, the fabric is smoothed. To expel air and excess glue, this is done from the center to the edges.

During drying, the paper will shrink. So that there are no gaps, strips stick with an overlap of 0.5 cm. As a result, when the paper dries, the wallpaper will sit.

Apply glue first on paperso that during the time when they smear it on the wall, paper wallpapers have time to soak. If you buy ready-made wallpaper glue, before you glue paper wallpaper, it is thoroughly mixed, achieving a uniform consistency. The main thing is to choose the right composition to ensure reliable bonding.

What wallpaper glue is suitable for paper wallpaper?

The right choice of glue ensures that after drying there will be no yellow spots, paper wallpapers will not fall off, but when it comes time to change them, they will easily move away from the wall. You need to choose based on the type of paper wallpaper, depending on whether it is a simplex or a duplex:

• Simplex. For thin paper single-layer wallpaper, compositions based on cellulose or cotton processing products are used. Universal are also suitable.
• Duplex - two-layer paper. Wallpaper is used for painting. They are heavy and thick, which requires the use of non-woven glue or CMC.

You can glue on the composition for vinyl wallpaper. By adding PVA to it, they achieve greater adhesion. Also use bustilate or pure PVA. All information about kneading technology is on the packaging. If it is a special adhesive for paper wallpaper, this should be indicated.

What tools will be needed?

To prepare in advance, you need to purchase and prepare:

• container for mixing sticky mass;
• wide rubber roller;
• narrow roller and dry rags;
• spatula for mixing glue;
• wallpaper knife and scissors;
• level or plumb;
• pencil or ballpoint pen;
• wide-bristled brush.

After everything is at hand, begin to prepare.

Proper preparation for sticking

After the glue is prepared, it is necessary that everything is ready. Otherwise, it will have to be thrown away, as it will seize, and will become unusable.

The preparatory process is as follows:

• In order not to stain the flooring, it is covered with plastic wrap. It is important that it is clean.
• Electricity shuts down.
• The covers of sockets and light switches are dismantled.
• The adhesive is being prepared.
• If there is not enough light, the sockets of the sockets are sealed with tape, which is then removed.

How to dilute glue?

Before you glue paper wallpaper, you need to cut them into strips and prepare the glue. The technology is that from the unpacked pack the dry mixture is poured into a dry, clean, deep container. Water is also introduced there. In this case, you need to constantly mix until a thick, sticky mass is formed. The proportions are indicated on the package. Ready mixes are enough to mix.

IMPORTANT! Prepare so much glue so that it enough for 4-5 lanes. Otherwise, the residue will thicken. It is forbidden to add water to make it liquid again. Such a mixture will not keep the wallpaper on the wall.

Surface preparation

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It must be cleaned from the remnants of the old coating. It is impossible to glue paper wallpapers on whitewashing and paint (oil or water-based). The surface must be free of dust. Old wallpapers are torn off, the remnants of glue are cleaned off.

You can glue to the surface:

• pasted with newspapers;
• coated with putty;
• impregnated with a primer.

Glue paper wallpaper without preparation can be on concrete or drywall. And the foam will not withstand the load. This material is not strong enough.

DIY wall sticker

You can glue the joint in the joint two-layer paper wallpaper, if this method is provided by the manufacturer. The drawing is fitted dry on the floor. The technology assumes that first the stripes are smeared, and then the wall. A step-by-step instruction consists of four stages.

Stage 1: wall layout and layout

So that the first strip is oriented vertically, a line is drawn on the surface of the wall panel. Its location is determined using a building plumb line, a laser level or level. The wall can be marked completely, which will determine the required number of strips of wallpaper.

Stage 2: Wallpaper Preparation

Having measured the height of the ceiling, proceed to the preparation of paper paintings.

1. The pattern is fitted on the floor. The offset in millimeters is indicated on the packaging. With the right measurements, the wall coating will be seamless.
   

   
   

2. It is necessary to smear glue on paper wallpapers with a wide brush, evenly distributing the mixture on the surface, capturing the edges.
   

   

Stage 3: gluing

1. Missed wallpapers are folded so that about a third of the length remains bare.
   
   

   

2. Putting the canvas on top of the ceiling, make sure that after pressing it is vertical. For this, special markings are applied.
   

   

3. Having glued the top, they will disconnect the folded part and press the strip to the very bottom.
   

   

4. From the axis to the edges, a dry rag expels air and excess glue.

Stage 4: final

1. All protruding parts are trimmed. It is not necessary to peel off the strip; cropping is performed with a special wallpaper knife.
   

   

2. The joints are rolled with a special narrow roller.
   

   

3. Wipe the glue out with a dry, clean cloth.

How to glue in problem areas?

In the process, you will have to glue paper wallpapers in hard to reach places. Each case is different, and has a number of features. To seal the areas under the window, above the doorway, behind the batteries, it is necessary to measure and prepare strips of the right size in advance. Difficulties also arise if the room has uneven walls, as well as when gluing internal and external corners.

In the photo there is a scheme for gluing wallpaper around outlets and switches:

In the photo, the scheme for gluing wallpaper behind the radiator:

Walkthrough Ceiling

Basically the technology is identical.Unless, it is better to glue paper wall-paper on a ceiling from a window. It matters how the strips are glued (overlap or joint to joint). Otherwise, the sequence of actions is the same.

Video instruction

For greater clarity, it is better to watch the video, which describes and shows the full cycle of work.

How long do paper wallpapers dry?

On average, it is 8-20 hours. Single layer dries faster. There should be no drafts at this time. Drying time depends on air temperature. In unheated rooms, this period can be doubled. It is forbidden to speed up the process with fans, heaters, hair dryers.

To keep the paper wallpaper long and tight it is better to give a margin of time. If you adhere to the presented rules and recommendations, the repair will be pleasing to the eye for many years.