Probably, it would be superfluous to mention that at the first stage of wallpapering you need to make a thorough examination of the surface of the walls. And if bulges, cracks, depressions and other flaws are found - level and plaster. This process is laborious, requiring effort, time and money. But with the correct implementation of all the recommendations and instructions, which will be described in more detail below, you can handle this task yourself. From this material you will learn how to glue wallpaper on concrete walls, as well as get acquainted with some of the nuances of this type of work.
Nuances and subtleties
Wallpapering refers to the so-called summer types of repair work. This is due to the fact that the process of gluing walls is demanding on the technology of execution, temperature and humidity of the room.
AlthoughAt first glance, this is a fairly simple task, and all that is needed for it is the presence of wallpaper, prepared walls and high-quality glue. But this opinion is erroneous, everything is much more complicated. In order for the wallpaper to show off on the walls for a long time, you need to know some of the nuances and subtleties when gluing. First of all, this concerns the temperature regime in the room.
Temperature conditions
Compliance with all technological requirements is a guarantee that the wallpaper will hang for a long time and will not create any problems for you in the future. How to glue wallpaper on concrete walls?
- It is unacceptable to paste over a cold room. If the temperature is below +5 degrees (this is the minimum), do not be surprised that after a while the wallpaper will begin to lag behind the surface of the walls.
- The optimum temperature for gluing indoors is about +15 degrees Celsius. Moreover, about two days before sticking, the room must be warmed up if it was cold before that. And after the work is completed, it should be heated for another 10 days.
- Wallpaper is very afraid of drafts, so make sure that they are not in the room.
- Room humidity should not exceed 60%. If the indicator is lower, the room needs to be humidified.
How to glue wallpaper on the surface without flaws
How to glue wallpaper on concrete walls when their surface is even, without flaws? In this case, it must firstprimed. In order for the result of your efforts to be really of high quality, done properly, it is recommended that the priming be done twice, that is, in two layers.
The first layer is prepared according to the instructions and applied to the surface of the wall with a brush or roller. After complete drying, a second one is applied, it should be slightly thicker than the first in consistency. If, after complete drying, a layer of adhesive film is visible on the primed surfaces, then the work has been done correctly. You can start the process of pasting the walls with wallpaper. How to glue wallpaper on concrete walls after priming, read further in the article.
Can I glue in winter?
How to glue wallpaper on concrete walls in winter and is it possible to do it at all? As mentioned above, wallpapering refers to summer repairs. But if it so happened that you need to do it in the winter, then nothing is impossible.
The main thing is to know some subtleties, although the opinions of experts on this matter differ. Each of the seasons during construction and repair has its own disadvantages and advantages. What are the benefits of winter?
This is, first of all, the observance of the temperature regime and the complete absence of a draft. In winter, it is unlikely that anyone will open a window or door, as is done in summer, so that it is not hot. Here is your first advantage. The second is that the room does not need to be preheated, since it is heated, this condition of the technological requirement disappears by itself.on my own.
Unfortunately, it is in heating that one of the main shortcomings appears. What is it? Anyone who has tried to glue a sheet of wallpaper in the area of heating radiators knows that they fall off even when trying to do it again. The main reason is the fast drying of the glue. How to glue wallpaper on concrete walls in this case? It is necessary to make the adhesive mixture for this section of the wall thicker, then the drying time of the latter will increase and, as a result, the wallpaper will hold tightly on the wall.
Wallpaper for painting
This type of wallpaper has recently become popular among buyers as an option for decorating walls in a room. The main and indisputable advantage in using this particular type of trellis is that you do not need to remove old wallpapers and glue new ones to update the interior. It is enough just to repaint the walls in the color you need or combine several color finishes. And your room will again find novelty and a special look. How to glue wallpaper on concrete walls for painting correctly, in compliance with all the rules?
What you need:
- wallpaper;
- plaster;
- sticking glue;
- primer;
- plastic sponge or spatula.
Preparatory work
Carefully inspect the surface of the walls for flaws. If any, remove the source of damage and everything that caused it.
- Plaster, level the entire surfacewalls.
- After that, start priming the walls in two layers. For the first, prepare a soil solution (according to the instructions). Apply it to the wall with a brush or roller and let dry.
- Apply a second coat, but the primer needs to be made thicker.
- Prepare the glue according to the instructions for use. But first of all, make sure you buy the right one for your type of wallpaper.
Step-by-step workflow
- Take the correct measurements of the height of the walls in the room and cut the wallpaper into strips according to these dimensions.
- Spread the first canvas with glue.
- Fold into an accordion and let soak.
- Start gluing from the side of the window.
- Apply to the surface of the wall and smooth it thoroughly. Remember that paintable wallpaper is glued back to back, so do not allow overlapping canvases.
- Cut off the excess edge.
How to glue wallpaper correctly so as not to damage the texture of the canvas
Wallpaper that has embossing is glued in a special way. They cannot be wiped with rags, even if they are soft, the texture of the wallpaper itself may suffer from this. To avoid this, before gluing, you need to purchase a special brush, soft, but rather elastic to the touch, or a paint roller. With these two tools, you will achieve a smooth surface of the wallpaper without damaging the embossing texture. If you use non-woven wallpaper, then glue is not applied to the trellis canvas, but only to the surface of the walls, which also reducestexture damage.
Wallpaper imitating various textures
Everyone has long been accustomed to the fact that wallpaper is a canvas with different geometric shapes, floral, patterned or plain. But at present, completely new and unusual wallpapers have begun to appear on sale under a concrete wall, under brickwork, under decorative plaster, under natural wood or board, fabric, leather and paper. They quickly broke into the interior planning and design decisions of most buyers, occupying a leading position in the sales rankings. Moreover, it is the naturalness of natural materials that now dictates the fashion trend in design.
You can, of course, make the surface of the walls of real plaster or veneer with wood. But alas! This pleasure is not cheap and not everyone can afford it. So hang wallpaper! The concrete wall will immediately change, your home will become beautiful, stylish and cozy!
