How to easily and quickly hang meter-long wallpaper - a step-by-step guide
The standard wallpaper is the width of the canvas is 53 cm. But today there are products on sale with a width of about 1 meter.When choosing them, it is necessary to take into account the positive and negative qualities and features of use. Gluing meter-long wallpaper is a little more difficult than regular wallpaper.
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Advantages and disadvantages
At first glance, it is easier to glue meter-long wallpaper, but it turns out that wide canvases have not only positive, but also negative qualities that must be taken into account when making repairs.
The advantages include:
- Minimum number of seams. It was to reduce the number of joints that these wide canvases were invented. After gluing the seams on the wall there will be half as many, they will not attract attention.
- Ease of use. You will have to spend less time on repairs than when using standard canvases.
- Reduced costs. The price of one wide roll is higher than that of a standard one. But, if you calculate the total amount of money spent on one and the other type, then for a wide product you will need a smaller amount.
Flaws:
- Preliminary surface preparation. If there are irregularities on the wall, it is important to eliminate them before starting work, otherwise the canvases will not fit together well.
- Material consumption may increase. When you start gluing meter-long wallpaper, you may find that the width of the last strip is 15-20 cm. In this case, you will have to use a new roll. And due to the fact that the work usually starts from the window and moves towards the door, in the end it turns out that 2 rolls are missing at once, which will have to be cut.
- Glue meter-long wallpaper one person will be almost impossible. You need to level the canvas from the center to the edges, so hold and smooth each half separately.
Types of meter wallpaper and what is better to choose
The product can be:
- Paper. This type is practically not used for the reason that after applying an adhesive composition to the canvas, it can easily be damaged.
- Flizelinov. For production, a mixture of natural and artificial fibers is used here, which makes them more durable.
- Vinilov. This material is artificial.
- Fiberglass – suitable for subsequent painting.
Vinyl products are called the best. Thanks to their textured surface, they will help hide small unevenness in the wall, and the joints between them will be almost invisible.
If you decide to glue meter-long wallpaper from non-woven fabric or other material, then it is important to properly prepare the surface where you plan to apply it. Otherwise, even minor flaws will be obvious.
How to glue meter-long wallpaper - instructions
Regardless of how to glue the meter-long wallpaper end-to-end or overlapping, you need to level the surface of the wall and only then start working. To do this, it is important to remove any remaining old material. To facilitate the process, it is recommended to moisten it with water.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Remove excess and de-energize the room. For ease of operation, you need to remove all switches and sockets, first turning off the power. After the glued material has dried, cross-shaped cuts are made in the place where the sockets are located and all the covers are returned to their places. The same applies to dowels and nails that may be on the walls.
- Preparation of the adhesive composition. What glue to use to fix meter-long wallpaper depends on its type. This information is indicated on each roll. To prepare the adhesive composition, pour the dry substance in a thin stream into a container of water and mix in a circle.After this, the mixture should stand. The exact time is indicated on the packaging. Usually it's 15 minutes.
- Applying markings to the wall. Answering the question of where to start gluing meter-long wallpaper, experts advise doing it from the window opening. It is recommended to leave a reserve of 10 cm on the floor and ceiling sides. After drying, all excess is cut off with a stationery knife.
- Applying material to walls. Before using the glue, you need to mix it again. It is better to apply the adhesive composition with a wide brush. If non-woven products are used, then glue is applied only to the wall, to which a dry sheet is then applied. When using vinyl material, apply adhesive to its underside.
- It is convenient to use a roller to smooth the edges of the canvas. If excess glue appears around the edges, remove it with a clean and damp cloth. The second canvas is applied as close as possible to the first, connecting the pattern if necessary.
- If you need to fix the strips in hard-to-reach places (behind the battery, at the corner of the opening), the product is applied in such a way that it overlaps the adjacent wall. On the other side they do exactly the same. Using a sharp knife and a ruler, make an incision through the canvas from top to bottom. The excess parts are removed by slightly lifting the edges of the material and additionally lubricating them with a small amount of glue. After this they are put in place. To glue meter-long wallpaper behind the radiator, you need to cut it into small pieces.
There should be no drafts in the room, and a certain temperature regime must be maintained until the material dries completely. This will avoid “bubbling” of the surface or divergence of the joints.
Conclusion
Wallpaper is the most common material for wall decoration.It is easy to use and lasts quite a long time. To glue meter-long wallpaper, you must adhere to the described recommendations - this will allow you to get the effect of a seamless wall covering. When choosing a product, study information regarding the characteristics of the canvas and the features of its use.
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Watch the video on how to glue wide wallpaper on a non-woven backing.
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