How to glue vinyl wallpaper - step by step instruction

Before you start to glue vinyl wallpaper, you need to find out what this material is. Produce wallpaper on the basis of non-woven fabric or paper. The material is dense, non-standard and diverse texture, allows you to hide many wall defects.

Features of decoration with vinyl wallpaper

Externally, vinyl wallpaper for the walls is really chic, but when wet they have the property of stretching in width, so it's not worth it to apply glue to them. Although there is a second option, when only the wall is treated with glue, leaving the wallpaper dry. These points are specified in the manufacturer's instructions.

When gluing the strip, you need to gently press it against the surface, while removing bubbles and unevenness. They stick together butt, overlap is unacceptable. The wallpaper is too thick, and the edges will be very obvious. Glue is needed specialized, designed specifically for vinyl wallpapers.

The subtleties of choice

At purchase it is necessary to consider that circumstance for what premise the vinyl wallpapers are intended. If it's a kitchen, the reliefs are not recommended, because patterns can accumulate dust. Optimal to choose a smooth - in case of contamination, they can be wiped with a damp cloth.

Silk-screen printing is suitable for gluing the living room and bedroom. Its surface is protected from burning out, so the original color will remain for many years. Wallpaper on non-woven base is recommended to glue in rooms of active use, for example in the hallway. They are durable, wear-resistant, easy to wash.

Wall Preparation

Before you paste vinyl wallpaper, the surface must be carefully prepared:

1. Remove the old wallpaper by using a spatula and water.
2. Check the surface of the walls. You can use scotch for this. It must be glued to the wall, sharply pulled back and look at the wrong side. If the remains of the previous finishing material are visible, then the surface is not prepared well.
3. The existing cracks should be well plastered and leveled, then traverse them with a primer or glue of a thick consistency.
4. Carry out treatment using the composition to prevent mold under the wallpaper.
5. Check the walls for humidity. You can use this way - stick a cellophane bag with tape over the wall for the night. In the morning check the contents from the inside - the presence of droplets on the cellophane indicates a poorly dried surface.
6. If the vinyl wallpaper is pasted on a plastic or smooth surface, it should be sanded.

Important! Glue the wallpaper in a closed room, drafts are unacceptable. Therefore, it is worth closing the windows and turning off the existing devices (air conditioner or fan). It is not recommended to paste new wallpaper over old ones.

Preliminary preparation of wallpaper

If you did not check the wallpaper when buying, you should check the whole lot before you start cutting them. Pay attention to the numbers (they must match), the picture and the color. If everything converges, you can open the first roll.

After measuring the height, the canvas is cut out. To cut wallpaper with a pattern, the stripes must be combined and only then cut to size. With an uneven line of the ceiling, the stripes are cut with the calculation of the allowance of a few centimeters.

Preparation of glue paste

Adhesive, designed for wallpaper on a vinyl base, differs in composition from other glue weights. It has impregnation, which protects the wall coverings from the fungus.

The adhesive glue in the finished form can be stored for 10 days. In the process of drying, a light transparent film forms on it. Glue does not harm the health of a person. Has good adhesion.

Spreading the adhesive composition with water, pay attention to the instructions and proportions, mix well and allow the glue to swell. Evenly apply the mixture on the wallpaper and leave for 5 minutes, so that they are better impregnated. When applying special care should be given to the joints - if there is a shortage of glue, they can disperse after drying.

Technics of pasting wallpaper on a vinyl base

Wall Sticker

According to the instructions, the first strip should be started from the window. Perform work on the pasting should be with a partner. One, standing on the stairs, applies the canvas with the top edge to the wall under the ceiling. The second one, which stands below, supports the end of the blade and combines the edge with a vertical line drawn in advance along the wall.

The strip is pressed against the wall and with the help of a brush expels the existing air bubbles. Do this from the top down, moving from the center to the edges of the strip. If the glue has protruded beyond the edges, it can be wiped off with a clean rag. The excess allowance underneath is neatly cut off with a knife.

Sealing corners

Strongly it is not recommended to combine two canvases in the corner. To qualitatively cover the angle, it is necessary to paste the entire strip and make an overlap of an angle of up to 5 centimeters. The joints are firmly pressed against the surface, for a strong coupling.

How to glue wallpapers behind a battery

Correctly paste vinyl wallpaper behind the battery you need to depth to 20 centimeters. To be comfortable to press, use a narrow roller on the long handle. Alternatively, you can paint the wall behind the battery in a color that is identical to the color of the wallpaper.

Plinth and ceiling

If during the work the plinth was not dismantled, then when the strip is pasted, its end is inserted into the gap between the plinth and the wall. If the allowance is too long - it should be cut. But ideally the skirting boards are previously removed, and after pasting are installed back.

How to cover the area of outlets and switches

Before sealing, it is necessary to de-energize the room, remove the switches and outlets in the room. When gluing strips, marks are made on the locations of the electrical points. After the glue dries, these places are neatly cut, after which the sockets and switches are put in place.