Wallpaper intended for subsequent coloring is very popular now. They are purchased so that later, in the future, it would be possible to change the interior of an apartment or house very quickly and without serious costs. If the wallpaper is painted according to technology, then the result will please and look good for a long time. The process is quite simple, but will require the right selection of colors, the presence of a tool and following the rules.
What is the difference between paintable wallpaper?
Not all types of materials sold in hardware stores are suitable for their subsequent repainting. This must be taken into account at the initial stage of finishing work. Materials made from plain paper will lose their appearance faster. Wallpaper for painting, although a little more expensive, but this investment will pay off with interest in the future. These materials are more durable - if used correctly, they can last10-15 years old. The color scheme and the shade of the walls or ceiling depends only on the desire and imagination of the owner of the apartment. But when buying ordinary materials, you have to limit yourself to what the manufacturers offer.
Wallpaper for painting is often plain - they are white or have a neutral color. Traditional paper products have a pattern or design. They have a lower price, but the next time you repair, you will need to remove the old ones and purchase new ones. Painting paintable wallpaper will allow you to easily change the color - you only need to purchase a can of paint. This approach is much more profitable.
Recolorable wallpaper is the perfect purchase for children's rooms. After all, children, as you know, are very fond of making drawings on the walls. If the kid will be engaged in creativity on the wallpaper for painting, then the art can then be easily hidden. In the case of ordinary paper, they will have to be re-glued. Painting ordinary wallpaper made of paper is not possible. They will just fall off or bubble at best.
Types of materials for painting
In order not to have problems if you want to change something in your interior, it is better to immediately purchase and glue wallpaper for painting. As you can see, they compare favorably with their paper counterparts. The main thing is to choose them correctly. The fact is that there are several types of such finishing materials. Consider the most popular solutions.
Paper Wallpaper
Do not confuse these materials with traditional paper. Unlike them, on the wallpaper underpainting additionally applied a special water-repellent layer. They can be repainted without any fear - they are reliably protected. Of course, this is not the best wallpaper for painting. However, this solution will allow you to paste over any type of surface - it can be both walls and ceilings. The wallpaper is made of thick paper. More often they consist of two layers.
Non-woven wallpaper
This is almost the most popular option. On the one hand, a smooth material, and on the other hand, they have an embossed pattern made of foamed vinyl. Non-woven wallpaper for painting is quite dense.
They are great for hiding imperfections on walls and ceilings. They are dearly loved by developers - these are the materials that can be found in new buildings.
Glass wallpaper
This material is exceptionally strong and durable. Wallpaper is produced by combining a paper base with fiberglass threads. This allows you to get a variety of and unusual textures, as well as patterns. Due to the fiberglass threads, these materials can be washed using brushes and rags, which makes this wallpaper indispensable for office premises or any other public places.
Linkrusta products
Lincrusta is a special material. The relief on the surface is obtained using materials such as wax, rosin, wood flour, chalk. These materials, mixed in a certain proportion, are applied to a base of paper or textile, thereby obtaining a deep pattern.
How to choose paint
In progressthe choice of coloring material must be based not only on what type of wallpaper is pasted on the surface, but also on what kind of room it is.
If you need to change the interior of a bathroom or kitchen, experts recommend picking up acrylic or latex paint to paint the wallpaper. Both the first and second material are able to withstand the effects of moisture and steam. In addition, both paints are able to withstand minor mechanical damage.
Latex dye should be selected for those rooms where the wallpaper is constantly exposed to direct sunlight. The paint is resistant to ultraviolet radiation, practically does not fade.
Matt paintable wallpaper paint is best suited for defective rooms - for example, it can be used to hide various flaws on the ceiling and walls. These dyes are especially effective in spacious rooms.
With the help of glossy dyes, relief patterns stand out well, especially if the background is smooth and covered with matte paint.
Acrylic paint is the easiest to use - these materials are easier to apply and dry time is minimal. Designed for bathrooms and kitchens, these colorants are highly resistant to wear and durability.
Type of materials and paint
The choice of paint for painting wallpaper also depends on the type of material used. So, ordinary paper is dyed with various water-based dyes. If products are made of non-woven fabric, then water-dispersed compositions can be used with them. Recommended for glasslatex or acrylic products. Lincrusta is painted with oil dyes, acrylic enamels. Also, these canvases are covered with wax pastes.
Tool for the job
Painting wallpaper is a simple process. Even the townsfolk, far from painting work, will be able to cope. It is enough to pick up a roller and purchase paint. Naturally, it will turn out a little worse than that of professionals, but their services are expensive. All you need is a small set of tools to get the job done.
In the hardware store you need to purchase a roller. The pile must be long. If you choose a tool with a short pile, then it will not reach the “bottom” of the wallpaper, but will paint over only the upper relief part of the canvas. The foam roller will press air bubbles into the surface of the material. This will not affect the quality of staining in the best way. But a smooth foam roller can be used if there is no relief on the materials.
You will also need a narrow brush or a short roller. They are used for processing corners and places that are difficult to access. Before you start painting the wallpaper, you need to pull out the pile on the tools. If it remains in the hands, then this is a bad brush (or roller) and it is better not to use such a tool.
Next, you need a cuvette bath. It is needed so that the roller is evenly wetted with paint. Specialists immediately gain the required amount of dye. Fans without this accessory will be quite difficult.
Paint the material right
In order to understand how to properly paint wallpaper without streaks, you need to divide the whole process intothree constituent parts. To get a quality result, you need to follow the technology to the fullest extent.
Surface preparation
Although wallpapers designed for painting are much denser than ordinary ones and can hide wall defects, this should not be abused. It is recommended to prepare the wall or ceiling as much as possible for the upcoming finish. The surface is leveled and dried. Putty is applied to the concrete coating. The brick wall will have to be plastered.
Putty the wall in two stages. Between them, the surfaces are allowed to dry well. To achieve maximum smoothness, it is polished with fine sandpaper. Only after this operation can the wall be considered completely done. Wallpaper is glued in the classic way. But it is better to take into account the recommendations of the manufacturer.
Coloring
Often only standard paints are sold in stores, but sometimes you really want something unusual. In this case, it is worth using a service such as tinting. It is provided in the store or you can tint it yourself. A few drops of color are added to a bucket of white base paint. The result is checked by applying the finished dye to an inconspicuous area on the wall. If necessary, the hue is adjusted again.
When the color is ready, go directly to painting the wallpaper. How to paint wallpaper? First, treat areas that are difficult to access. They work with brushes. These are places near sockets, in places of attachmentbaguettes and corners.
The entire main surface is treated with a roller. Paint from top to bottom. Further, when the first layer is applied, the surfaces are given time to dry. Then apply the second, if necessary, then the third layer. The fact is that non-professionals rarely manage to prepare the desired color the first time and apply it without streaks.
Finish coat
After the base coat has dried, it's time to get creative. Patterns, various drawings are applied to the surface. Also, the painted surface can be covered with colorless varnishes. This will be especially relevant in nurseries and kitchens. Due to the layer of varnish, the surface is less exposed to pollution. At the same time, the wall can be washed with water and a soft sponge.
How to paint wallpaper? Painting at the last stage is carried out in the same way as in the process of applying the main color. You can choose a varnish according to personal preferences.
Features of non-woven products
Some of these wallpapers have a smooth structure, while others have a relief pattern. You can create real paintings on them. The texture looks nice and soft. To work, you need a roller - you can use foam rubber or with a long pile. You will also need a brush and masking tape.
There are two technologies for painting non-woven wallpaper. In the first case, the front side is painted after the products are pasted. In this way, solid uniform colors are obtained.
The second way is coloring from the inside out. This technology allows you to get the effect of airiness andsuitable for embossed materials. In areas where there is no vinyl, paint appears. Where there is vinyl, there is no paint. The result is voluminous drawings. Interior painting wallpaper will definitely dilute. You need to paint before gluing.
Non-woven wallpaper does not have to be completely painted. You can only lightly toned small areas. Also, often only the background is applied, and then a contrasting pattern is applied. As for the choice of paint, only water-based dyes should be used. The composition of the paint should not contain any organic solvents. The advantage of these paints is that they are not harmful to he alth - they do not contain any chemically aggressive substances.
For painting non-woven wallpaper, you can choose from water-dispersed dyes based on latex, from water-based paints, and also from acrylic.
Coloring technology
After the wallpaper has dried, start painting. Paint should be poured into the tray. Then the roller is thoroughly impregnated in it. We recommend using a thinner paint for the first coat.
The dye is applied from top to bottom in vertical stripes. You will need to apply several coats for even color. Each layer is applied only after the first has dried. For paints based on latex, the drying time is 5 hours.
Next, hard-to-reach areas are painted over. These are the joints of walls with skirting boards and doors. Skirting boards and doors are sealed with paper tape. If a bubble has formed on the wallpaper, it is pierced, and thenbeing painted over again.
Conclusion
As you can see, the dyeing process is not complicated. And despite the fact that the price of wallpaper for painting is slightly higher than usual (from 1,300 rubles per roll), it is a good investment that allows you to simply repaint the walls at any time, and with them a whole life in new colors.
