How to apply liquid wallpaper: tools, wall preparation, step-by-step master class

What you need to do it yourself

For work, you will need construction equipment and personal protective equipment (respirator, gloves, glasses).

Full list of tools:

• Plastic trowel - it is convenient to apply and apply material to the wall with it.
  
• Capacity for the preparation of the mixture.
• Spray bottle for water.
• If the room is large - it is advisable to apply liquid wallpaper with a spray gun.

Self preparation of walls

You can apply liquid wallpaper on the prepared surface. But not every source material for walls and ceilings is suitable for decoration.

Surface compatibility table

To avoid troubles, it is recommended to read the table. She will tell you whether it is possible to apply a coating on the base.

Step by step instruction

Before applying the finished mixture, it is necessary to perform preparatory manipulations. Procedure:

1. Eliminate cracks, bumps, align corners.
2. Remove old decorative canvases, paint, wash off whitewash.
   

   

3. Remove or paint over protruding metal elements.
4. Primer the walls in 2 layers.
   

   

5. Paint the surface with white water-based paint (if the primer was white, no painting is required).
6. Treat the concrete or brick surface with a gypsum mixture.
7. Excessively smooth surface to roughen.

How to breed at home?

The coating is available in two forms. You can purchase a ready-to-use liquid mixture. In the second version, the dry components of the wallpaper are packaged in packages, for work the mixture must first be soaked in water.

Mixture preparation instruction

It is necessary to use all components at once. It is not worth sharing the dry mixture - due to improper proportions, the material may lose its properties.

Guide for the preparation of a liquid mixture:

1. Prepare the required amount of water (not warmer than 30).
2. Shake the components of the mixture.
   
3. Pour all parts of the dry mixture into a container. If you need a shade - color is added.
4. Stir the mixture with your hands until it is splendid and uniform.
5. Pour in water, mix again.
   

   
   

6. The mixer is undesirable to use.
   

   

7. Place the mass in a bag, leave for 6-12 hours.

   

The most common question - how much to knead the liquid mixture in a large room? You may need two or more packages, but you need to breed them in different containers. When the liquid wallpaper is infused, they can be combined for ease of use.

How much can you keep diluted?

Kneading can be stored for several hours. If work is delayed, transfer the liquid mass to a bag without waiting for it to dry. In this form, she stored 10-14 days.

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DIY application technology

After 6-12 hours, check the mixture. If the mass is too thick, pour a liter of warm water, stir. You can apply liquid wallpaper. The steps for wall finishing include applying the material directly, checking for defects, correcting defects and drying the surface.

It is allowed to apply the composition with an ajar window, but without a draft. Sometimes liquid wallpaper moves away from the walls. The reason is insufficient surface priming.

Step-by-step algorithm for installing liquid wallpaper:

1. The optimum temperature in the room is 17-25 degrees.
2. You can apply the mass horizontally, vertically, "herringbone" - depending on the desired design.
3. Ideally, work better in daylight using artificial light.
4. You need to apply the mass from a bright angle, holding the tool at eye level under a slope of 15-30 degrees.
   

   

5. To avoid joints, do not take long breaks between laying the mass.
6. Apply liquid wallpaper you need a uniform layer of 2-3 mm in thickness.
7. After each application, smooth the surface with a grater.
   

   

8. If the mixture sticks to the instrument, periodically moisten it with water.
9. Near the baguette, window sill and baseboards, apply liquid wallpaper gently - the frozen mass is poorly removed from the surfaces.
10. Spray the walls with water from a spray gun, smooth the joints with a roller or spatula.
11. The final stage (optional) - coating the walls with acrylic varnish for fixing the material. Apply varnish in 1 or 2 layers.

Video instruction

Application of liquid wallpaper with explanations is presented in the video material.

Application Tools

When decorating walls with liquid wallpaper, different tools are used. The choice depends on the area of ​​the premises, skills, and the consistency of the mass.

Trowel

It is convenient to work with a transparent trowel made of plastic or plexiglass. Under the tool immediately visible defects that need to be fixed.

Hopper

It is recommended to use a spray in spacious rooms.

Roller

Using a roller is ideal for applying and smoothing liquid wallpaper, the consistency of which is not thicker than sour cream.

Putty knife

It is convenient to apply liquid wallpaper with a non-metallic spatula up to 10 cm wide. They also smear the material.

Features of application to the ceiling

Liquid wallpaper can also be used to decorate the ceiling. It must be applied to the prepared surface. The principle is the same as for walls: removal of old paintings or whitewash, plaster (if necessary), putty, primer. For safety reasons, dismantling the chandelier and disconnecting the electricity is recommended. It is better to apply a lot in daylight, check for defects with a flashlight.

Distribute liquid wallpaper on the ceiling evenly, 2-3 mm thick. To apply mix - in the direct, circular or zigzag movements, depending on design. At the end of the work, moisten the ceiling and process the joints with a roller.

Hard-to-Install Tips

Liquid coating has been successfully applied to walls, arches, slopes and doorways. You can apply the composition to hard-to-reach places manually or with specially selected tools. The editing algorithm does not change.

Behind the battery

Apply liquid wallpaper behind the radiator with a small grater or spatula. If the gap is too narrow, you can smear it manually. Liquid wallpaper is safe for the skin, washed off easily.

In the corners (external and internal)

When processing outer corner Apply wallpaper on the wall on both sides. Smear the mass so that its excess goes around the corner. With the side of the trowel, smooth the corner, evenly distributing the wallpaper.

When processing inside corner to treat one (preferably “inconvenient”) side with the compound, going right up to the corner. After applying the wallpaper on the second side, gently pulling the mixture to the corner and aligning both sides.

To the arch

To finish the arch, you need a special rounded spatula or roller. It is not possible to apply the mixture with a trowel due to the rectangular shape of the tool.At first it is recommended to smear the arched arch, moving gradually down. Finish the corners at the end.

On the slopes

It is recommended to apply liquid wallpaper on the slopes from the upper corner. Using a trowel, carefully distribute the mixture along the slope from top to bottom, you can go slightly on the wall. Before reaching the bottom 10-20 cm, apply the composition to the lower corner, carefully distribute them. Paint over an empty area.

On the pipes

Remove rust, coat pipes with white oil paint. Do not apply material in the heating season (if the pipes perform the heating function). It’s more convenient to work with a small roller.

How to reuse?

The remains are stored for a long time, up to several years. Manufacturers allow the reuse of material provided that they are properly stored.

How to preserve and reuse liquid wallpaper:

1. Wait until the mixture has completely dried in the container.
2. Dry liquid wallpaper to pack in a package.
3. When it comes time to apply the material, dilute it with water.
4. Leave the mass for several hours.
5. Stir liquid wallpaper, if necessary add more water.
6. Apply to the wall.

How to dry after application?

To achieve the best effect, you must follow the basic rules:

• Finally check for defects.
• In the absence of irregularities, leave the coating for 1-3 days.
• You can open the windows and windows for ventilation.
• Strong draft is undesirable.
• The optimum room temperature is 18-25.
• Do not use heaters to speed up drying.

How much do they dry in time?

Drying time no more than 3 days from the moment of completion of work. It depends on many factors, but not less than 24 hours.

Repair using liquid wallpaper allows you to design an interior in any style. This is a unique and safe material for health, the basis of which is cellulose and silk fibers. It is not difficult to apply the composition on your own, subject to the preparation and observance of the correct operation algorithm.