Repair with photo wallpaper: the right choice and gluing

Today there are many ways to create a stylish and original interior. One of the convenient and accessible techniques is extraordinary wall decoration.To do this, designers recommend using photo wallpaper, which over the past few years has successfully competed with decorative plaster.

If you are planning a renovation, try decorating your home with beautiful canvases. The result will certainly please you. You just need to take a responsible approach to the process of doing the work or entrust it to professionals. With the right approach, hanging photo wallpaper yourself will not cause any difficulties. How to cope with this task and do everything efficiently?

Main selection criteria

First you need to choose the right photo wallpaper. At this important stage, it is necessary to take into account the base material of the canvases (can be paper, vinyl, non-woven fabric or textiles). It is also important to pay attention to textural features, the presence of decorative elements and choose photo wallpaper that matches the overall style of the interior. Natural motifs, images of animals, imitations of famous paintings, photographs of cars or cities are popular.

How to glue photo wallpaper during renovation

If the work is done correctly, a solid picture will be formed on the wall without bubbles or noticeable joints. The result of repairs using photo wallpaper largely depends on the availability of special tools and materials.

What equipment and materials will you need?

To cover a wall with photo wallpaper you will need:

• putty and spatula;
• plaster mortar;
• primer for wallpaper;
• a container in which it is convenient to dilute glue (as well as the adhesive solution itself of a suitable type);
• brush and roller;
• scissors (convenient to trim margins) and a stationery knife;
• a narrow rubber roller for smoothing joints;
• clean rags;
• ladder.

You also need to prepare useful little things that ensure the accuracy of the work: building level, pencil, ruler, tape measure, plumb line, square.

Surface preparation

In order for the result of repairs using photo wallpaper to be completely satisfactory, it is important to properly prepare the walls. To do this you need:

• remove plaster and other types of coating;
• dismantle the baseboard;
• remove sockets and electrical switches;
• Carefully level the surface of the wall and apply primer to it.

It is important to eliminate all irregularities. To treat corners and areas near windows (from fungus and mold), it is recommended to use a fungicidal solution.