For interior wall decoration, the most suitable and most commonly used material is vinyl wallpaper, which is based on interlining. To achieve professionalism in working with such material, you just need to know exactly what the material consists of, as well as a couple of simple rules. All together will help to quickly and efficiently paste wallpaper in any room, regardless of its purpose.
The basis of non-woven wallpaper is a non-woven material, which consists of cellulose fibers, textiles in addition to a binder material. To create non-woven fabrics, exceptionally long fibers are used, the length of which is at least 20 cm. Such wallpapers have advantages in comparison with paper wallpapers. When wet, they do not stretch, they hold their shape well. Drying does not cause shrinkage.The fabrics are strong enough.
Sequence of work
There are several features when sticking non-woven wallpaper with your own hands. It is worth familiarizing yourself with the following recommendations that will help you avoid mistakes in the process.
Rules for working with non-woven vinyl wallpaper
- It is necessary to carefully study the instructions from the manufacturer, which is always attached to the rolls, as well as to the packaging of the adhesive mixture. Operate only in accordance with these instructions.
- Before gluing, carefully prepare the surface of the walls. If necessary, it is worth leveling with a primer. Wallpaper is glued only after the primer has completely dried.
- Carefully and especially carefully stick the first blank.
- To level the pasted sheet, use a rubber spatula, in the case of a smooth surface, or a wallpaper roller, when the surface is textured.
- Sheets are glued butt to joint. When this is not possible, use the double cut method, laying the sheets on top of each other, overlapping by 5–6 cm. For an even cut, use a clerical knife in the places where the connection is planned. The excess is carefully removed. This way you get perfectly even corners.
- The joints are ironed with a spatula, roller, eliminating excess adhesive.
- To remove excess glue, take a damp sponge and carefully wipe the seams in the corners.
When working with the canvas, you should not worry that it can be damaged, because it is quite strong and strong. Moisture won't hurt him either.
Types of non-woven wallpaper
There are several types of wallpaper on non-woven fabric:
- Material that acts as a base for painting. It has a relief surface that can be repainted in absolutely any color.
- Wallpaper with 2 layers of wallpaper. A distinctive feature is that in case of repair, you only need to remove the top layer, which is decorative. The bottom layer can continue to be used as a base for new wallpapers.
- Vinyl coated. This is the most durable and wear-resistant wallpaper. Ideal for areas such as entryways, living rooms, kitchens and other busy areas.
Non-woven vinyl wallpaper is a great option for wall surface finishing. They will decorate any room and last a long time.
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