How to hang wallpaper yourself. How to paste wallpaper evenly, efficiently and quickly

Wall decoration is one of the final tasks, but no less important. Choosing the right coating is a headache in itself, but applying it can be just as much of a hassle. To obtain beautiful walls With a minimum of effort, use our advice. In this article we will tell you how to glue wallpaper with your own hands.

Preparing the walls

It is very important to properly prepare the walls before wallpapering. In other words, clean the surface, putty and primer.

Wallpaper is very capricious in relation to the surface being pasted: it must be perfectly smooth and even. Cracks, roughness and other imperfections will certainly affect the appearance of the wall.

Remove a layer of old wallpaper using hot water(in special cases - soap solution) and brushes. Clean the surface from dirt, grease, paint and loose plaster.

Now you can start puttingty, which will get rid of unevenness and cracks. It is performed in two stages.

The starting putty is applied in a layer of no more than 1.5 cm and is necessary if the walls are in a “dead” state: holes, large differences, deep cracks. If one layer is not enough, use paint mesh to increase the strength of subsequent layers.

The finishing putty mixture finally completes the preparation of the walls: it makes the surface perfectly smooth, removing the smallest defects. Use special lighting to avoid missing them.

After this, start priming. Use a deep penetration primer. Apply it with a roller and let it dry according to the instructions on the package. If the wall is in good condition, you can skip this step, but experts advise against doing this. It will allow you to remove dust from the walls and finally prepare them for wallpapering.

How to glue paper wallpaper

After the walls are ready, you can start gluing paper wallpaper with your own hands.

Before starting work, they also need to be prepared - cut off the edges and cut out strips of the required length. Follow the pattern so that it matches at the joints. The length of the stripes is determined by the formula “room height + 10 cm for wallpaper with a small pattern or +20 for a large pattern.”

By the way, the reserve will allow you to avoid getting into trouble if the ceiling height in the room is different. When finished, cut off the excess or hide it behind the border.

Get rid of the edges: remove the right edge from the strips intended to be glued to the right of the window opening, and the left edge from the rest.

If the wallpaper is thin, spread cold liquid glue from the middle to the edges and immediately glue the strip to the wall. Glue the first one especially carefully: it should be positioned strictly vertically.

Smooth it with a soft cloth (if the wallpaper is light, place a piece of paper under the cloth), avoiding the appearance of bubbles. Remove excess glue quickly and carefully with damp foam rubber.

Thick wallpaper is glued with warm glue, applied in two passes: first let the strip soak and become wavy, and then apply a second layer. After this, the wallpaper should smooth out again - which means it is ready for gluing.

The strip inscribed in the corner should overlap the adjacent wall by 3-4 cm.

How to glue non-woven wallpaper

When gluing non-woven wallpaper, no matter how unexpected it may sound, it is better to start from the corner. Cut the roll into strips with a margin.

Following the instructions, prepare the glue and, generously, apply it to the wall with a roller. The strip should slide along the wall, but do not allow strong drips to form.

Non-woven wallpaper can only be glued end-to-end: even a small seam will be clearly visible. Roll out the strip from top to bottom and smooth from the middle to the edges. Take your time and let all wrinkles disappear. Remove excess glue with a sponge.

How to glue vinyl wallpaper

Let's consider gluing vinyl wallpaper. Cut the roll into strips with a margin according to the already familiar formula. Apply glue according to the instructions on the roll. Usually it is applied to the wall, but sometimes it is necessary to lubricate the strip itself.

Paste them end to end, as the wallpaper is quite thick and the overlap will be obvious. Applying the strip to the wall, smooth the surface with a rubber roller from the middle to the edges. Use a cloth to remove excess glue.

We hope our instructions for properly wallpapering will help you cope with wall decoration.

Photo of the wallpapering process

Wallpapering walls is, without a doubt, one of the most popular ways of decorating rooms. Draping rooms with fabrics and tapestries has been known since ancient times - even in the Middle Ages, there were entire communities - workshops of artisans and upholsterers, whose skills were highly valued and were constantly in demand. Over time, natural fabrics were mostly replaced by cheaper paper trellises, that is, they acquired approximately the appearance that we are accustomed to now.

Of course, modern wallpaper is no longer made only from paper - polymer components and various natural materials are actively used. But the most important thing is different: a convenient form of their release, good adaptation to various building structures, established gluing technologies, high-quality adhesive compositions - all this significantly facilitates the process of such finishing, and for this it is not at all necessary to be a professional craftsman. If there were any statistics on this matter, then, of course, it would show that the vast majority of families wallpaper their walls themselves. Naturally, not everyone succeeds in doing this right away - everyone has errors, and sometimes even damaged sheets, at first. But it’s good that there is the Internet - you can always find a hint on how to glue wallpaper correctly, avoiding the most common mistakes.

Which wallpaper should you choose?

Main types of wallpaper

The modern range of wallpaper is extremely wide. The buyer has the opportunity to choose a finish to suit every taste - according to material, color and relief design, operational and environmental characteristics and, of course, according to the degree of affordability. Let's take a brief look at the main types of modern wallpaper:

Paper wallpaper is the “old-timer” among finishing materials. They attract low price, a wide variety of designs, and the relative ease of gluing yourself. True, they do not differ in durability, as well as in resistance to moisture and, even more so, to wet cleaning, so they are more suitable for residential premises and are not recommended for finishing the walls of kitchens, hallways, bathrooms, etc.

One of the main advantages of paper wallpaper is the environmental friendliness of the material and good vapor permeability - the wall remains “breathable”.

However, paper wallpaper may vary. The simplest ones are single-layer wallpaper, or, in other words, “simplex” type. They are usually thinner than multilayer ones, less resistant to all external influences, and special care is required when gluing them - paper soaked in glue is easy to tear.

Two-layer (“duplex”) wallpaper is of higher quality. The bottom base layer is responsible for reliable fixation of the finish on the wall, and the top layer provides the necessary decorative effect. Such wallpapers are denser, the quality of printing on them is higher, with greater detail, and often they have, in addition to being colorful, also a relief embossed design.

Pasting such wallpaper on the wall is much easier, since it will not “creep” when wet or change its linear dimensions greatly.

Paper wallpaper can be smooth, have the already mentioned embossed embossing, or have a structured surface. During the production process, crushed wood waste is added between the two layers, which gives the surface a chaotic appearance. structural drawing. Typically, such wallpaper is produced in monochrome (most often white) and is intended for pasting walls for further painting. This approach is convenient because if the battles are pasted well, then the owners will have the opportunity to change the color that has become boring over time - the coating can withstand several cycles of repainting.

In addition, paper can be the base layer for other types of wallpaper - this will be discussed below.

Non-woven wallpaper. Relatively recently, non-woven paper has become a serious “competitor” to ordinary paper. In fact, these two materials are “relatives” since both are made on the basis of natural cellulose, and the only difference is in the technology of its processing. Thus, non-woven fabric is also considered completely environmentally friendly, and is even used in medicine.

On that non-woven material Paint also applies easily, printing designs can be applied, and it can be embossed, although in terms of variety of designs, non-woven wallpaper is still inferior to paper wallpaper. Due to the fact that the material is less hygroscopic and much less susceptible to soaking and accompanying deformation, it has become an excellent basis for the manufacture of wallpaper. We can say that among all types of wallpaper, non-woven wallpaper is the easiest to apply, and even an inexperienced master should be able to cope with the task.

In other words, non-woven wallpaper, while maintaining the main advantages of paper wallpaper, is still a “step forward”, as it has many advantages, including greater durability and resistance to external influences. The only thing they seriously lose in is availability, since their price is already significantly higher.

Another important feature that can be considered both a disadvantage and an advantage. Non-woven wallpaper has a translucent structure, so that the background of the wall surface can even be seen through purely non-woven wallpaper. This is not always a good thing, but on the other hand, why not take the opportunity to give the wall an interesting shade!

Like paper, non-woven fabric can be used as a base layer for other types of wallpaper.

To be more precise, these are two-layer wallpaper on a paper or non-woven basis, with an external decorative coating made of polyvinyl chloride.

The outer polymer layer is not afraid of high humidity and abrasive loads, so the finished wall can be subjected to periodic cleaning, including using detergents. This, in principle, determines the scope of application of such wallpaper - they are ideal for the kitchen, bathroom, toilet, hallway. But for residential premises, especially for a bedroom or a child’s room, it is better not to use such finishing - the walls will not “breathe”, condensation may appear on them, and many may not like the light characteristic “aroma” of PVC.

Vinyl wallpaper is quite heavy, so a special composition is required for gluing it - this is always indicated on the packaging.

In terms of design, vinyl wallpapers are very diverse: from textured patterns with deep relief to multi-colored bright canvases, including those with photo printing or with a very reliable imitation of stone, wood, etc. natural materials.

Fabric wallpaper, also on a paper or non-woven basis - a rather expensive pleasure, although, we agree, they give the walls a very unusual design. They can be made from linen, silk, jute textiles, felt, velor.

Fabric wallpaper gives the room a special coziness, and adds insulation and sound insulation to the walls. However, this finish attracts dust well, which can become firmly lodged between the fibers, so cleaning with a vacuum cleaner will have to be carried out with enviable regularity.

Pasting such wallpaper is the domain of experts, and beginners should not undertake such an activity - there is a high risk of ruining a very expensive material.

There are other, more “exotic” types of wallpaper - based on fiberglass or fiberglass, natural materials - cork, bamboo or palm fibers, quartz and metallized (foil) decorative coatings. We will not dwell on them, since the scope of application of such finishing is not wide, and independent sticker without relevant experience is simply impossible.

Many have heard about “liquid wallpaper”. But this is in a completely different plane, and the finishing technology is closer to plastering work than to gluing sheet material.

What is “liquid wallpaper”?

This technology gives a very interesting effect of decorating walls. , and even how to make the material necessary for this with your own hands - read in the special publication of our portal.

Before purchasing wallpaper, owners must clearly decide which performance qualities of the material should prevail.

For residential premises, especially bedrooms and children's rooms, emphasis should be placed on the environmental friendliness of the material - it is necessary to maintain a healthy, breathing-friendly atmosphere, completely eliminating the possibility allergic reactions. At the same time, it is a good idea to choose a material that can still be subjected to light wet cleaning at least occasionally.

But the kitchen requires coatings that will have to be washed frequently - greasy fumes from the stove will inevitably fall on the walls. For cramped hallways, wear resistance will probably come to the fore, for a bathroom - the hydrophobicity of the outer layer.

If there are a lot of people in the room sunlight, you should pay attention to wallpaper that is resistant to fading, otherwise ultraviolet rays will quickly ruin the original appearance of the finish. Pets can also make their own adjustments - for example, cats often show obvious indifference to the soft, pliable surface of vinyl wallpaper.

The style of decorating a room with wallpaper is a personal matter for the owners, although there are certain recommendations in this regard. They can be found on the pages of our portal.

When decorating rooms with wallpaper, you must adhere to certain canons

For example, decorating a room for sleeping requires a special approach, so it is important to know how to do it correctly. If desired, you can create an exceptionally cozy one. And another article from the portal will be useful to those apartment owners who want a wall in the room.

When buying wallpaper, you should not only listen to what the sales consultant tells you, but also independently read the labels on the packaging of the rolls. There must be pictograms that carry a lot of extreme useful information. Examples of such markings are shown in the table below:

Type of marking icon	Decoding the meaning of the icon	Type of marking icon	Decoding the meaning of the icon
	Low moisture resistance, only for the period of wallpapering		Wallpapering does not require matching the pattern
	Regular wet cleaning of wallpaper is allowed.		Symmetrical arrangement of the pattern to be combined when sticking, horizontal alignment
	Wallpaper with increased resistance to moisture, unlimited amount of wet cleaning.		The pattern to be combined when sticking requires shifting the sheets by half the repeat, diagonal placement of the pattern
	Wear-resistant coating that allows wet cleaning with a brush.		Repeat - the vertical step of the pattern (numerator) and the amount of displacement of the sheets to align it (denominator)
	Increased wear resistance of the wallpaper surface, unlimited amount of wet cleaning using brushes and detergents.		The wallpaper is glued overlapping and leveled by cutting through both layers
	Low resistance to ultraviolet sunlight.		Glue is applied to the wallpaper
	Wallpaper of satisfactory light fastness.		Glue is applied to the wall
	Good resistance to ultraviolet rays.		Wallpaper with an applied adhesive layer, which is activated by soaking
	Wallpaper with high UV resistance.		TO this species wallpaper, accompanying finishing materials can be offered - borders, cornices, curtains, etc.
	Wallpaper with maximum resistance to ultraviolet puddles.		Duplex wallpaper with a paper base and an embossed top layer
	Wallpaper with increased surface resistance to mechanical stress (impact, scratching, etc.)		Wallpaper is removed entirely, dry.
	All sheets of wallpaper are glued in one direction.		The wallpaper peels off when removed from the wall.
	Reversible wallpaper - each sheet is turned 180°.		Removing wallpaper from the wall requires moisture.

Despite the abundance of finishing materials, wallpapering walls remains the most common method of decoration. By gluing wallpaper, you can very quickly transform the room: make the room bright, “revive” the interior or add style accents.

To obtain desired result it is necessary to choose the right wallpaper and follow all the rules for carrying out repair work.

Choosing a finishing material: features of different types of wallpaper

The process of wall finishing begins with the choice facing material. If you make a choice in favor of traditional wallpaper, you need to decide the best option. All types of wallpaper presented on construction market, certain characteristics are inherent. Based on the qualities of the material, the conditions of their use and personal preferences, you need to make a choice.

Paper wallpaper- the most popular type of wallpaper in the world. Canvases have many advantages, but when using them, some disadvantages also appear. The main advantages include:

loyal pricing policy allows you to frequently update the interior of the room;
wide selection of colors and patterns;
environmental friendliness and hypoallergenic material - wallpaper is ideal for children's rooms;
the material allows air to pass through well, thereby preventing the formation of mold.

Disadvantages of paper products:

wallpaper quickly loses its original appearance- fade under the sun's rays, wear out and wear out;
most paper wallpaper cannot be washed;
This material is not suitable for use in “wet” areas.

Advice. When planning to cover walls with paper wallpaper, it is better to choose modern duplex (two-layer) canvases. They are stronger and less susceptible to contamination. Some duplex wallpaper can be washed.

Vinyl wallpapers. The main advantages of the finishing material: moisture resistance and beautiful appearance. Such wallpaper is based on non-woven fabric or paper, the top layer is treated with polyvinyl chloride. Vinyl wallpapers are available in a wide range of patterns and textures (embossed).

Vinyl coating protects the decorative finish from sunlight, moisture and reduces the attraction of dust. This wallpaper is best suited for the hallway, bathroom and kitchen. Most PVC sheets are suitable for painting.

The disadvantage of vinyl wallpaper is poor permeability. PVC film does not allow air to pass through, the walls do not breathe. As a result, the microclimate in the room worsens, the room must be ventilated more often.

Important! Some manufacturers use innovative technologies and produce wallpaper with a vinyl coating that has a porous structure. This allows the material to allow sufficient air to pass through.

Vinyl wallpaper is not cheap, but its high cost is fully compensated by its long service life - the coating retains its decorative effect for up to 10 years.

Today, several types of vinyl wallpaper are used:

hard vinyl coating - a hard base is applied to the base that can withstand significant mechanical damage;
smooth vinyl coating - creates a smooth, flat surface, more susceptible to damage;
silkscreen printing is one of the most spectacular views wallpaper; hot stamping technology creates the impression that the wallpaper contains natural silk threads;
foamed vinyl - considered the most durable and dense, thanks to its deep relief structure.

Non-woven wallpaper are made on the basis of cellulose and consist of 2 layers: non-woven fabric and polymer coating. The combination of the two layers resulted in the following characteristics:

high strength - non-woven wallpaper is stronger than textile and paper wallpaper;
the ability to hide wall unevenness and microcracks;
wallpaper is easy to apply - if the technology is followed, the material will not deform or bubble;
air passage;
choice of wallpaper texture - embossed or smooth;
wallpaper fits well on plaster, wood, cement, slabs and other materials.

Important! Distinctive feature Pasting with non-woven wallpaper - fastening to a wall covered with glue.

Textile wallpaper are produced on the basis of flezilin and paper. On top, the base layer is covered with textiles (jute, polyester, linen, cotton, etc.). It is the top layer that largely determines the final cost of the finishing material. Fabric wallpaper not only plays a decorative role, it also has noise and heat insulation properties.

With the help of such wallpaper you will be able to create an original interior. However, they also have negative sides:

demanding when gluing - it will be difficult for an inexperienced craftsman to complete the work;
intolerance to wet cleaning limits the scope of use of textile wallpaper.

Fiberglass wallpaper- wall covering made from glass fibers of different thicknesses followed by impregnation. Fiberglass wallpaper is a unique finishing material that has a number of undeniable advantages:

fire properties;
naturalness and safety of use;
high strength and resistance to any damage;
durability - service life of about 30 years;
repel dust and are easy to clean;
Due to the fabric structure, air is allowed to pass through.

How to properly glue non-woven wallpaper: step-by-step instructions

Preparing the base

The process of pasting any wallpaper, including non-woven wallpaper, begins with careful preparation of the walls. This stage takes a lot of time, but the final result largely depends on the quality of its implementation. What events are required? The previous coating from the walls must be removed and the surface leveled.

Removing old wallpaper. To soften the coating, you can use a regular soap solution. To improve the effect, it is advisable to add a little wallpaper glue. Washable old or very thick wallpaper must first be trimmed a little, scored, and then moistened with soapy water. After this treatment, leave the wallpaper for a while - the coating will swell and can be easily removed with a spatula.

Sometimes the procedure has to be repeated several times. To make it easier to remove wallpaper, you can purchase special remedy, developed for this purpose - the solution is well absorbed and “softens” the material.

Enamel removal and old paint . In “Khrushchev”, “Stalin” and Brezhny era apartments, walls covered with paint are often found. If the coating peels off well, then it is cleaned off with a spatula. However, in the vast majority of cases, removing old paint requires a lot of effort. The enamel is tapped with a hatchet and cleaned off using a flat cutter or chisel.

Removing whitewash. Water-based emulsion paint or whitewash is pre-moistened with soap and water and then removed with a spatula. A thin layer of old whitewash can be easily washed off with hot water.

The next step is leveling the walls. All irregularities, cracks and other defects must be plastered or puttied. If the surface crumbles and crumbles, it is advisable to treat it with a bonding primer.

Necessary tools

To complete the work you will need:

roulette;
laser level or a vertical plumb line with a cord;
roller with long pile;
brush for smoothing wallpaper;
plastic spatula with a soft edge for rolling wallpaper;
construction knife for cutting wallpaper;
metal spatula (narrow);
foam sponge;
glue tray;
pencil;
ladder.

Calculation of material and marking of walls.

To calculate the required amount of wallpaper, you should know the dimensions of the room. As a rule, the height of the ceilings ranges from 2.5-2.8 m, the length of the roll is 10 m. That is, one roll should be enough for three strips. Knowing the width of the roll and the perimeter of the room, you can easily calculate the total number of strips.

Most non-woven wallpapers have smooth, high-quality edges. That's why they are glued end to end. At the same time, the connection of the panels looks like a single solid surface. To facilitate further work, it is advisable to apply markings.

From the corner of the room, at a distance equal to the width of the roll (0.5 - 1.2 m), draw a vertical line. Use a level to check evenness. Lines are drawn along the entire wall.

Stages of wallpapering

Important! Before cutting the next panel, you should measure the height of the walls in different places, for example, every 30-40 cm. Very often the walls have differences and the length of different cuts can differ significantly from each other.

If the wallpaper has a large pattern, then it must be selected. You can check the fit size from the pictogram on the label. When marking and cutting, it is important to control that the image matches and that you do not have to add a piece of canvas from the bottom or top.

For example, if the required fitting size is 48 cm, and the ceiling height is 2.5 m, then the length of each blank will be 2.88 m. According to the rules for “cutting” wallpaper, the length of the blank must be a multiple of the fitting size, i.e. 48 cm, but not less than the height of the room.

After making the calculations, you can start cutting. Cover the floor plastic film and roll out the roll face down. Measure the length of the cut (in our example - 2.88 m) and make a notch with a knife. Using a long ruler, bend the wallpaper at the level of the notch, check the evenness of the fold and cut off the sheet.

Spread the next sheet and check the fit of the drawings of the two canvases. If the workpieces fit together well, then you can cut.

Glue preparation. To apply wallpaper, you need to choose an adhesive composition that matches the type of material: paper, vinyl, non-woven fabric, textile or fiberglass. Before mixing the glue, read the instructions.

General procedure for preparing glue:

Pour the dry mixture into a mixing container.
Gently introduce water into the powder in a thin stream, stirring with a whisk.
Leave the mixture to sit and stir again, removing any lumps.

Wallpapering. Direct pasting of walls is carried out in the following sequence:

How to glue wallpaper correctly: video

How to properly glue vinyl wallpaper: nuances of doing the job

The procedure for gluing vinyl sheets is not much different from gluing non-woven wallpaper. However, several nuances can be highlighted:

The choice of glue must be approached responsibly. Vinyl wallpaper has the ability to stretch when glue is applied and shrink after it dries. A poor-quality adhesive composition may not cope with such a load and the seams will simply come apart.
When gluing, a moderate amount of glue is applied to the walls to prevent excessive stretching of the canvas.
In some cases, it is allowed to apply glue not only to the surface of the wall, but also to the canvas itself.
Particular attention is paid to the seams. They must be carefully rolled out with a roller so that they do not come apart.

How to glue wallpaper correctly: photo of the joining of the canvases

How to properly glue paper wallpaper: features of cutting and gluing

The technology for covering walls with paper wallpaper depends on its type: simplex or duplex. Single-layer simplex wallpaper is only suitable for ideal smooth walls- the canvas is very thin and all the cracks and holes will be visible through it. The installation of such wallpaper is done with an overlap. Duplex is glued end-to-end only.

The main requirement that must be met when working with paper wallpaper: after applying glue to the sheet, it must be left to “mature” for 2-7 minutes (the time depends on the density of the material).

When cutting wallpaper, pay attention to the presence of an edge. Some foreign manufacturers produce wallpaper with an edge on only one edge, while domestic ones produce wallpaper on both edges. For thick wallpapers that are glued end-to-end, the border is cut off on both sides; for thin wallpaper, on one side. It is convenient to cut the edge on a chair - the unnecessary edge is removed, and the wallpaper is rolled back into a roll.

Another nuance when working with classic wallpaper is decorating walls with borders. You can glue the decor only after the wallpaper has completely dried. It usually takes 12-32 hours for the paper to dry. This period depends on the amount of glue applied, the density of the material and room conditions.

How to wallpaper corners correctly

Pasting the outer corner:

Measure the distance from the last strip of wallpaper pasted to the corner.
Cut a sheet of wallpaper whose width is 2.5 cm larger than the measured distance.
Glue the strip, bending the excess wallpaper to the opposite angle.
At right angle the remainder is glued end-to-end, in other cases - overlapping along the vertical markings.
Use a sharp knife to go along the corner, applying a ruler. At the same time you need to press the edges. Remove trimmings.

Inner corner finishing:

The main rule: you should never lay a whole piece of wallpaper on a corner. If this condition is neglected, then folds and bulges are formed.

Measure the distance from the corner to the last strip of wallpaper and add 2 cm.
Cut the desired piece of wallpaper and glue it to the wall, taking the corner.
Press the paper firmly against the wall by running a blunt object across it.
Seal the remaining piece with a cut with a slight overlap onto the adjacent wall.
Apply a ruler to the joint of the walls and run a knife, removing excess material.

How to glue wallpaper end-to-end in the corners: video

How to properly glue fiberglass wallpaper

When gluing with glass wallpaper, it is important to follow some rules:

The glue is applied to the wall, not to the canvas.
To work, you need to use glue for heavy types of wallpaper.
At first glance, fiberglass wallpaper has equivalent surfaces, but this is not so. The front side, according to international standards, of the roll faces inward. The reverse side of some manufacturers is marked with a blue or gray stripe.
The time for complete drying of glass wallpaper is 24 hours.
After drying, the wallpaper can be decorated and painted. It is advisable to pre-prime the surface - this contributes to the economical use of decorative material and paint.

Before wallpapering walls or ceilings in damp rooms, the surface must be treated with a fungicidal mixture - this will protect the coating from the appearance of fungus.
The readiness of the walls before gluing can be checked experimentally:
- Glue a piece of polyethylene to the wall with tape;
- leave the cellophane for a day;
- if after 24 hours perspiration appears inside the film, it means it is too early to start pasting; if the cellophane remains dry, then the wall is completely dry and ready for further finishing.
To avoid the appearance of wrinkles and bubbles, pasting must be performed under the following conditions:
- It is advisable to perform work at a temperature of 23-25°C;
- walls that have just been covered with wallpaper must be protected from drafts until the coating is completely dry;
- It is extremely undesirable for the wallpaper to be exposed to sunlight.

How to properly wallpaper a ceiling: video

Wallpapering walls during renovation is the most popular type of finishing. This is facilitated by the availability of materials and not too complex technology. In order for the work done to be truly pleasing to the eye, preliminary preparation of the walls for wallpaper is necessary. This is the most difficult and time-consuming stage in changing the interior of an apartment, be it a hall, a corridor, a toilet, etc.

The preparation of walls in a new building and a residential apartment are somewhat different from each other. In a residential apartment, work begins with dismantling the old type of finishing: paint, whitewash, old wallpaper. After this, the walls are inspected. If necessary, the old plaster is removed and the walls are repaired.

The new building is being completed installation work installation of door and window units, electrical wiring, pouring floor screed, whitewashing the ceiling. After this work and new apartment, and in the old one, coincide:

the surface of the walls is prepared for applying plaster: notches are made, primed, beacons are mounted;
the walls are plastered with gypsum (cement-sand) mortar or dry plaster ( OSB board, drywall, plywood);

Attention: rooms with high humidity- bathroom, kitchen and toilet - it is prohibited to plaster with a solution containing gypsum.

the plaster layer is puttied (if the finishing grout is done on high level, and the wallpaper is planned with a relief pattern, you can skip the operation);

Important: it is mandatory to apply to gypsum boards thin layer putty, which will allow you to subsequently remove the pasted wallpaper without destroying the plasterboard sheet.

a primer is applied to ensure adhesion of the wallpaper glue to the wall.

The entire process of preparing walls for wallpaper is discussed step by step in the articles “How to prepare walls for wallpapering” and “”.

Selection and preparation of glue

The quality of wall decoration with trellises is primarily influenced by the type of wallpaper glue. Right choice The composition allows you to glue walls without bubbles and air pockets, with invisible joints, and uncontaminated canvases.

When choosing an adhesive composition, it is necessary to take into account the type of wallpaper base. Yes, for paper For wallpaper, KMC glue from Methylan, Moment, etc. is suitable. vinyl For wallpaper, special types of glue are produced, as indicated on the packaging. Non-woven can be glued with a special adhesive for non-woven fabric.

About the types of glue, methods of their preparation and application, as well as compliance various types Wallpaper can be read in the material "".

Choosing wallpaper depending on the room

A huge range of wallpaper allows you to choose them both for the type of wall and for a specific room in the apartment. For example, for concrete base walls that are smooth and without flaws, smooth wallpaper is suitable. Volumetric (embossed) are suitable for all types of wall materials. They mask small bulges and depressions well, and hide slightly unraveling seams.

In the rooms from the south side It is best to use cool colors for buildings: gray, blue or green. By the way, they visually enlarge the rooms in Khrushchev-era buildings, with their small dimensions - area and ceiling height.

WITH north side it is necessary to choose trellises in warm colors ( beige color with variations) or golden color. In the hallway and corridor dark washable wallpaper is suitable rich shades. Living room looks great in light colors, and in the dark. Here main idea in choosing trellises is to maintain general style interior

In the bedroom there should be calm undertones. The harsh color is annoying and prevents you from falling asleep. Photo wallpapers with views of nature look good here and fulfill their role functionally.

Wallpapering technology

Many apartment owners, when replacing the trellises themselves, believe that they know how to properly glue wallpaper. Indeed, they can stick simple single-layer paper wallpaper on the wall without any problems. However, when working with other types and types of wallpaper, questions begin to arise. So how to hang wallpaper yourself?

Wall pasting technology modern wallpaper is not complicated and consists of several interconnected stages. It can be represented step by step as follows:

the required amount of wallpaper is calculated;
wallpaper and glue are purchased;
are being prepared necessary tools and fixtures;
select the location for gluing the first sheet of trellis;
the pattern according to which the wallpaper should be glued is determined;
wallpaper sheets are cut;
the adhesive mass is prepared;
the trellises are glued to the wall.

Materials and tools

For continuous and quality work You will need materials and a set of tools with accessories.

Materials. To paste the walls you need to buy:

wallpaper (non-woven, photo and glass wallpaper, paper, vinyl, etc.);
wallpaper glue (preferably specialized).

Tools and accessories. You can apply wallpaper with a minimal set of tools. But in order for the job to be done quickly and beautifully, you need to have on hand:

stepladder;
plastic bucket - 2 pcs. (for glue and clean water);
cuvette (bath) for glue;
a roller 250 mm wide and a paint brush (brush for edging wallpaper and finishing corners) for applying adhesive;
metal spatula for cutting wallpaper on the wall;
plastic wallpaper spatula (wallpaper brush) for leveling thin wallpaper or trellises with a three-dimensional (relief) pattern;
a plumb line or laser level to find the vertical;
a ruler with a pencil for drawing a vertical starting line;
construction knife (scissors) with replaceable blades for cutting wallpaper to length;
roulette;
rubber roller for pressing the wallpaper to the wall;
rubber roller, narrow, cone-shaped, for smoothing seams (joints);
foam sponge for removing glue from the front side of the wallpaper;
napkin (towel) for hands;
screwdriver for removing sockets and switches;
electrical tape for working with electrical wires.

Buying wallpaper

When going to the store to buy wallpaper, you must strictly meet two conditions:

buy the required number of tubes;
purchase tubes of the same shade.

Calculation of material quantity

1. The height of the wall surface to be pasted is measured (it may not coincide with the height of the ceiling due to the non-removable plinth and baguette). The length of the roll (10 m) is then divided by the measurement, resulting in the number of complete trellis panels in one roll.

After this, the length of all walls is measured, the measurement results are added up - the perimeter is obtained in meters. The resulting number is divided by the width of the wallpaper tube (0.53 m, 1.06 m) and the number of sheets in it. The measurements taken can be written by the formula:

T = P/L x H/K, Where

T - number of wallpaper tubes, pcs.
P is the length of the perimeter of the walls, in m.
L is the width of the wallpaper tube (0.53 m or 1.06 m).
H - the height of the wall surface to be pasted (the length of the wallpaper sheet to be pasted).
K is the length of the wallpaper roll (10 m, 15 m and 25 m).

Attention: professional finishers advise not to take into account windows and doors when calculating the amount of wallpaper to buy.

The result must be rounded to big side and add 1-2 tubes of wallpaper to match the color, for unexpected defects and stock (repairing trellis sheets damaged on the wall).

2. The length of the perimeter of the walls is measured, after which the required amount of wallpaper is taken from the prepared table below.

Attention! If the height of the pattern (rapport) is more than 0.6 cm, it is necessary to add 1 more roll of wallpaper for every 6 tubes to all calculations.

It already takes into account all the nuances of the calculation required quantity wallpaper, but without taking into account the adjustment of the pattern.

Wallpaper requirements

When producing wallpaper, machines are filled with paint for a specific batch. When refilling, the tonality may be disrupted. At the same time, in point of sale The difference in shade may not be visible, but on the wall it will be clearly visible.

Therefore, you need to buy trellises from the same production batch, the same production date and the same article number. You can view this data on the liner (label) that is wrapped around each tube of wallpaper, which is clearly visible in the photo. Practice shows that not everyone knows this, and many ignore it. The result is clearly visible on the walls - the different tones of the trellises are striking.

Buying glue

The adhesive mass is purchased according to the type of wallpaper purchased. The number of packs (containers) of wallpaper glue is easy to determine - the packaging indicates the consumption in rolls with a length of 10 m and a width of 0.53 m.

If the wallpaper has different sizes, the amount of consumption is adjusted. The number of packages is the result of dividing the total number of trellises purchased by the amount of consumption (in rolls).

Where to start gluing

All recommendations for choosing a place to start work on decorating walls with trellises state that it does not matter where you start gluing wallpaper in the room - you can start from any place you like: a door, window, corner or even from the middle of the wall (the main thing here is that the first piece should be glued strictly vertically). However, such advice is not entirely correct. Paper wallpaper, especially single-layer wallpaper (simplex), should be glued away from the window, and in different directions - this way the seams are not visible.

Determining the pasting scheme

Depending on the type of wallpaper, experts offer two pasting schemes. How to glue paper wallpaper is shown in the diagram. Here work starts from the window and proceeds in different directions.

For other types of trellises, we can use both the option shown in the diagram and work in a circle, when the beginning and end meet. In this case, work can start from:

windows (following long-standing traditions);
doors - the frame serves as a guide (replaces the vertical line);
angle - in this case, using a plumb line, a vertical line is drawn from which work will be carried out;
a vertical line drawn on the wall in any randomly selected place.

Step-by-step instruction

You can wallpaper your walls yourself, without involving professionals. To do this, you must act strictly in accordance with the instructions.

Using a plumb line, a pencil draws a vertical line on the wall from which work will begin.
The height of the wall to be pasted is measured and the first sheet of wallpaper is cut to size. Experts advise non-professionals to make an allowance of 10 cm, although those with even minimal experience working with trellises cut them immediately to size.
The remaining panels are cut, matching the pattern on the floor, and not on the wall, as some authors of works on this topic recommend. Tapestries without a pattern are simply cut to size.
The glue is diluted according to the instructions printed on the package.
The adhesive mass is applied to the wallpaper (on the wall in the case of non-woven wallpaper) with a roller or a special brush. The edges are coated with a brush. First, spread the first (any) half (a little more than half) and fold it in half. The fold should not be fixed. Then the other half is spread and also folded in half (the correct folding method is shown in the figure below).

The folded wallpaper is kept in this state until the impregnation process is completed - the approximate time is given in the table below.

The upper half of the wallpaper sheet is opened and pasted on the wall (the lower part remains folded all this time). You need to orient yourself not by the ceiling, but by the drawn vertical line (if the upper half is glued correctly, the second half will easily follow the drawn line).

Attention: if the wallpaper is cut with an overlap, a margin of 4-6 cm is left at the top of the wall.

The wallpaper is smoothed with a wallpaper roller (plastic spatula) from top to bottom, from the center to the edges (see photo).

The second half of the panel is revealed and also glued to the wall.
The overlaps at the top and bottom are cut with a knife using a metal spatula.

The second and subsequent sheets are glued in the same way, according to the accepted scheme.

How to make joints invisible

During the work process, it is important to ensure that the joint remains invisible. Errors occur for 3 reasons:

the consistency of the glue is incorrect (more liquid than required), as a result of which in some places the edge of the wallpaper bubbles (falls behind);
wallpaper, by its nature, stretches under the influence of moisture from the adhesive mass, and when dry, contracts, forming a visible butt seam;
An error was made when aligning the wallpaper - the sheets were glued overlapping.

The problem is solved by rolling the joint with a special narrow wallpaper roller. If an error is discovered after the trellis has dried, the visible seam is painted over with special corrective paint.

The places where the pasting was done with an overlap using a metal ruler and a construction knife are cut in the middle 10 hours after completion of the work (the wallpaper has shrunk, but the glue has not completely dried and allows you to remove both the lower and upper pieces of the cut trellis).

How to hang wallpaper in corners correctly

There are several secrets here that allow you to get the job done quickly and efficiently.

You cannot glue a whole sheet onto a corner because of a possible violation of its geometry, as a result of which the vertical line at the second part of the wallpaper disappears.
Wallpaper in the corners is always cut off. It is necessary to leave 2-3 cm on the second wall. The next sheet is glued to the left overlap strip. Then, using a knife with removable blades and a metal ruler, a continuous cut is made in the middle of the seam. Strips of wallpaper from both the bottom and top are removed, and the seam is rolled with a narrow roller. If you wish, you can even choose a picture.
External corners are covered using a similar technology.

How to glue near windows and doors

The greatest inconvenience when covering walls with wallpaper occurs when encountering obstacles. You can avoid troubles by following the technology of gluing trellises near doors and windows. You can glue the trellises near the doorway using the following algorithm:

wallpaper is glued to the wall over the doorway;
the pasted sheet is joined to the previous one;
The wallpaper is pressed tightly against the wall with a roller;
scissors make a diagonal cut of the wallpaper towards the upper corner of the door casing;
the wallpaper is rolled tightly to the side and top trim;
the strongly protruding part of the wallpaper is trimmed with scissors;
Using a metal spatula, the left strip of wallpaper is placed under the casing.

Attention: if the platbands sit tightly on the wall and it is impossible to put wallpaper under them, trimming is done with a knife using a metal spatula.

Gluing near a window is much easier - the wallpaper is glued to the wall using conventional technology. After they have completely dried, the unnecessary part of the trellis is cut off along the edge of the window with a knife.

FAQ

At what temperature to glue wallpaper

Many recommendations indicate that wallpaper should be glued at a temperature of 23-25°C. However, this temperature regime can only be achieved in summer. Winter, when heating is needed, does not allow working in such conditions (in most Russian cities in winter the temperature in the apartment is 18-20°C).

So at what temperature can you wallpaper walls? Manufacturers of trellises and glue have taken this point into account and recommend Finishing work at a temperature of 10-25°C. Therefore, in unheated rooms (dacha, veranda), glue wallpaper in winter period Not recommended.

When can you open windows after pasting?

Impatient apartment owners try to quickly get rid of the smells of glue and wallpaper. But open windows mean drafts. And in drafts, the glue dries quickly and unevenly, as a result of which the adhesive mass does not have time to create the necessary adhesion to the wall. The result is that the seams come apart or the wallpaper peels off.

When can you open windows? You can open the windows after the pasted wallpaper has completely dried - in 1-3 days(the time for complete drying is usually indicated in the instructions printed on the glue packaging). For insurance purposes, it is better to add one day to the specified time.

What to do if the wallpaper bubbles

In practice, a situation often occurs, even among professional finishers, when minor violations of technology lead to the appearance of bubbles and air cavities on the surface of glued walls. This is both unsightly and a potential breeding ground for mold and mildew. How to get rid of bubbles on wallpaper?

Depending on the size of the lagging area, we can advise:

First, re-glue the canvas if there are very large air cavities. All attempts to fix the problem without tearing the wallpaper off the wall will be noticeable.

Secondly, for medium-sized pockets, it is also better to re-glue plain trellises (the mark of the cut will be very clearly visible). Wallpaper with a pattern is cut with a construction knife in the middle of the resulting cavity. The edges are carefully pulled away from the wall using a spatula and the adhesive mass is delivered into the resulting space using a brush. It is not necessary to coat the entire dry surface.

You can disperse the glue with a dry cloth while pressing the seam of the cut tightly. Allow the base of the trellis to soak in glue for 5-10 minutes, and then roll the lagging area with a wallpaper roller to remove excess mites and air. It should be remembered that paper wallpaper stretches from the glue and decreases in size after drying. Therefore, the edges of the cut should overlap. Vinyl and non-woven wallpapers have butt joints.

Thirdly, small bubbles are eliminated using a syringe. The needle must be taken according to the thickness of the glue - the thicker it is, the thicker the needle. The bubble is pierced in a circle, from the edges to the center, at an angle of about 30 degrees relative to the wall.

This pattern of punctures allows you to cover the entire loose surface of the wallpaper, as well as release excess adhesive mass through the punctures when smoothing the problem area. If large folds form, they need to be smoothed out. Small wrinkles will disappear on their own after the glue dries.

What to do if the wallpaper is see-through

The problem of translucent wallpaper after it has completely dried is solved in the only way - by redoing the work done. Therefore, at the preparatory stage it is necessary to try to avoid this headache:

prime the walls with a special primer (as a last resort, whitewash them with water-based paint);
buy thick trellises;
check averages and thin wallpaper for transillumination - place a piece of sheet on a bright spot and evaluate the degree of density.

How long does it take for wallpaper to dry?

No one will give a definite answer to this question. There are a lot of factors here. And the type of wallpaper, and the adhesive mass used, and temperature regime rooms, and air humidity, etc. The maximum delay is from 12 to 72 hours.

Duplex and non-woven paper wallpapers take the longest to dry. paper based- up to 3 days. Non-woven wallpaper on a different base (not paper) needs about a day to dry completely, vinyl wallpaper - about 48 hours.

You can determine the degree of drying of the pasted wall with your palm - pressing it against the wallpaper. If you feel warm - the wall is completely dry, there is a chill - you still need to wait. In passing, we note that it is strictly forbidden to speed up the drying process with heating devices.

How to glue meter-long wallpaper alone

Gluing technique meter wallpaper alone doesn't have any special techniques, different from the above wallpapering instructions.

Good quality work can be achieved if you take advice from specialists with extensive experience.

Before starting work, the room where the work is planned is ventilated and then tightly closed for a day.
It is better to dismantle the plinth - it can be easily removed (gluing the trellises will become faster and easier). In order not to look for the dowel holes under the wallpaper later, self-tapping screws are screwed back into them.
It is better to cover the floor with cardboard or newsprint, but not with plastic film (on the film, glue easily gets under the wallpaper when coating the edges of the sheet, as a result of which it stains them).
Use a stepladder. The table and trestles often leave marks on papered walls when moved to another location. In addition, it is more difficult to install the bottom of the wallpaper using them.
Use specialized wallpaper glue - universal adhesive does not hold trellises on the wall well.
Do not join the trellises at the corners - glue them with an overlap (1-2 cm), and then cut with a knife, forming a seam.
Constantly dry (wash) your hands.
Do not correct uneven cuts of wallpaper along the top and bottom of the walls. At the bottom, errors can be hidden with a plinth, at the top with a frieze or baguette.

Video on the topic

Before you begin decorating the walls, you must decide where to start in the room. Each room (be it a kitchen, a corridor, etc.) has its own characteristics, manifested in the presence/absence of niches, protrusions, corners, as well as in the nuances of lighting. In addition, you also need to take into account the type of wallpaper and the layout of the apartment.

Preparing for wallpapering

First, decide what the sequence of actions will be. And the first stage should always be, which includes:

purchasing everything you need (wallpaper, adhesive, edging, etc.);
preparing the required tools (for work you will need a roller, knife, brushes, tape measure, scissors);
covering the floor with protective material;
preparation of communications and, of course, walls.

Purchase materials in advance. Moreover, you need to think not only about how much glue and wallpaper will be needed, but also about the tools with which the composition will be applied. You can use PET film to cover the floor, although old newspapers will also work. It is recommended to turn off the electricity supply; it would be a good idea to remove sockets and lighting fixtures. It’s better to move the furniture out (alternatively, just move it to the center of the room and cover it with foil) to make the room as spacious as possible.

Walls that will be covered need special care. The old coating must be removed, then the walls are puttied and primed. Also, before gluing, the room is well ventilated, after which the doors/windows are tightly closed to avoid drafts.

Note! Also make sure that there is a special place on the floor where you will mark, cut and apply wallpaper with glue. And about that in different rooms, we will tell you below.