Paintable wallpapers are produced on various bases: non-woven, paper. By painting, you can not only achieve the desired color scheme, but also increase the protective properties of wall coverings. Created unique products - glass wallpaper for painting. Let's get to know them better.
For the base, a fiberglass thread is used from a mixture of lime, soda, quartz sand and dolomite. The glass is heated to high temperatures and then drawn into fibers of various thicknesses and types.
Such coatings are usually single-layer. Embossed pattern on the surface: matting, rhombuses, herringbone, etc.
Glass wallpaper for painting has a high degree of fire resistance, in addition, they are easy to install, resistant to deformation and elastic. Fiberglass is waterproof, durable and chemically neutral. Wallpaper from it can withstand frequent brushing. They also have a high density, which allows them to close small cracks in the plaster.
Glass wallpaper for painting is widely used inconstruction thanks to the following features:
- Durability;
- Fire safety;
- Quality finish.
Previously, these materials were used only in public places. Now they are used in apartments and private houses, as different textures and weaves have appeared. They can be pasted over any surface, even doors, drawers and furniture.
Paint for wall coverings need a viscous - matte or glossy. The texture of the wallpaper is emphasized by glossy paints, while matte paints give depth to the pattern. You can repaint in different colors many times, but it must be remembered that the fine structure and fine pattern are smoothed out after several layers. Therefore, it is more practical to buy high reliefs.
Glass wallpaper for painting is divided into 2 grades:
- 1 grade. They are characterized by a uniform density and the absence of knots in the fibers.
- 2 grade. They are made from low quality raw materials, creases and irregularities can be found on the surface. Such coatings are cheaper than first grade wallpapers.
"How to glue glass wallpaper for painting?" - you ask. The technology is simple. First, the wall is coated with a neutral latex primer. Special glue is applied to the wall, not to the wallpaper. The sticker process itself is identical to pasting with ordinary wallpaper. A few recommendations:
- Glass wallpaper is cut into canvases, leaving 5 centimeters to align the pattern;
- Wallpaper is applied using the "butt" method, the pattern and front sides are combined;
- Surplusare cut off.
The surface of glass fiber is primed with diluted glue before painting. The staining itself can be carried out in two ways:
- Regular application. Paint with dispersion paint with a thick layer, which will be the primer for the top color.
- Applying paint with special tools. Paint with doctor blades or shading devices. 2 types of paint are used with a slight difference in shades. The bottom layer is acrylic paint, the top layer is azure.
The most famous coatings of this type are Wellton cullet. They are made from wear-resistant material and are easy to paint. But there are many other great brands.
If you want to get an excellent wall covering - use glass wallpaper for painting. And if you ever want to change the color - it will not be difficult!
