Glass wallpaper - what is it? This is the name of a special roll coating applied to the walls. These wallpapers are made by weaving. This means that, like a fabric, a material is knitted from glass fibers having different densities and thicknesses. Then the canvas is given a stable shape by impregnating it in a composition specially designed for this purpose. Fiberglass wallpaper is a popular new material for interior decoration. They compare favorably with other types of wall covering.
"Gossamer": a variety of glass wallpaper
Paint fiberglass "gossamer" is not created on a loom. Fiberglass strands are joined together by pressing. Paper is also made. Fiberglass "spider line" has the appearance of translucent thin sheets. In their appearance, they resemble a blotter. If you touch the "cobweb", you can feel the smoothness and sharpness of the canvas. Such glass wall papers are sold in the form of rolls, which most often have a width of 1 meter, and a length of 50 times more.
Glass-wall paper "spider web" do not absorb water, are not amenable to the action of fire, reagents of chemical origin, mechanical stress. They don't cause reactions.allergic in nature and are not capable of accumulating static electricity. Such cullets are an effective tool that is used to prevent the occurrence of cracks. But they do not serve for finishing surfaces (gypsum board structures, ceilings, walls), but only for their reinforcement.
Gunny
Glass wallpaper "Gunny" is considered one of the most environmentally friendly coatings for surfaces. They are highly durable. When glued, this roll coating does not lose its shape, its size and decor do not change when wet. It is made of fiberglass, which is created from a natural material - sand. With the help of wallpaper "Gunny" you can reinforce the walls and close most of the cracks on them. This material is absolutely non-toxic, does not undergo decay processes and, importantly, has a low cost.
Glass wallpaper: characteristics
The advantages of fiberglass wallpaper include the following qualities:
1. Durability and strength.
2. Sustainability.
3. Fireproof.
4. Airtight.
5. Hygiene.
6. The possibility of repainting them.
The fact that glass wall papers are not combustible and do not have the ability to support fire makes them a unique coating. These qualities make it possible to use the material for gluing not only residential premises. Also, glass fiber can be used for finishing in places intended for evacuation of people in case of fire. AtThis material does not emit toxic substances when ignited indoors.
Composition
Always along with the question: "Glass wallpaper - what is it?" another one comes up. And what are they made of? This material does not contain vinyl and other harmful substances. Such wallpapers consist exclusively of components of natural origin - soda, limestone, quartz sand, clay. After the fiberglass strands are woven, the canvas is impregnated with a special composition based on starch. Thanks to this, it is quite possible to maintain a natural microclimate in any room. This has a positive effect on the well-being and he alth of people in rooms finished with glass.
Features of fiberglass
The main advantage of fiberglass is its high level of strength. Materials made on its basis are used in many areas of human life, even in the process of building aircraft. Fiberglass has the ability to reinforce and protect various surfaces from all sorts of impacts and damage. Wallpapers based on this material are not afraid of scratches, dents, or even the claws and beaks of pets. To cause any damage to the glass cloth coating, you need to try very hard, and on purpose.
How does the reinforcing properties of glass fiber manifest itself?
Due to heating or shrinkage of walls, cracks of various sizes and depths can occur in plaster. It is precisely from such and other deformations that the surfaces are protected and strengthened.glass wall papers. At the same time, they serve without replacement for up to thirty years. At the same time, cullets for such a period of time can “survive” twenty paints in different colors without consequences. Neither the quality, nor the texture, nor the design of the material will change.
Easy care
Any hostess may doubt if you offer her glass wallpaper for gluing the kitchen. "What it is?" she will ask. All doubts disappear when information becomes known that this roll coating can be washed by any, even the most severe chemical or mechanical method. And the property of cullet to reject dust helps the walls to “breathe”. This prevents the occurrence of mold or fungi under the wallpaper. This characteristic of such a coating determines its inability to accumulate static electricity.
Glass wall papers are commercially available in the form of rolls, as mentioned above, which have a width of one and a length of fifty meters. The drawings of the material are quite diverse. The most popular among consumers are cullets "Gunny", "Herringbone" and "Rhombus". You can also choose another coating that has an original design pattern.
The use of fiberglass in the interior
Answering the question: "Glass wallpaper - what is it?", It is worth mentioning that the initial appearance of the material in the interior always depends on many factors. These primarily include:
- The method of applying glue to the material. Its excessive or insufficient quantity is unacceptable.
- Technology of glass wallpaper gluing. Necessarilyyou need to correctly combine the pattern, correctly cut the canvas, join the seams.
- Choice of color, texture and consistency of paint. It should be such that the structure of the picture does not clog when it is applied.
In most cases, the appearance in the interior of glass fiber is influenced by their design. In the case of a small room size, when choosing this roll coating, it is recommended to give preference to a fine texture and small pattern.
Glue selection
When choosing glue for glass wallpaper, you should definitely study its composition. If one of its components is PVA, it is not recommended to purchase such a surface-connecting substance. What qualities glue should have, glass wall manufacturers know. Therefore, you need to buy it from the same brand as the coating itself.
Paint selection
The best paint for glass wall paper is one that is water based and highly durable. If the suspension is glossy, it will be able to emphasize the texture of the coating. The main thing is to understand what the result is required in the end. Based on this, you need to select paint for glass wall paper. Be sure to take into account what impacts can be expected to be carried out on the surface of the coating. If you plan, for example, washing glass wall papers, frequent touching them, then it is preferable to buy acrylic matte paints.
Rules for working with glass wall papers
Don't know how to glue glass wallpaper? Then just stick with somesimple rules:
1. Use glue designed exclusively for heavy wallpaper. It is produced in the form of a suspension or dry powder, which is diluted with water.
2. Apply adhesive only to the surface of the wall. In the process of sticking ordinary wallpaper, the connecting suspension is distributed on the canvas. This should not be done when working with glass.
3. After the material is applied to the surface, you need to wait until it dries completely (about a day). At the same time, it is required to exclude the occurrence of drafts in the room and the ingress of sunlight on the glass.
4. Previously, before sticking this type of coating, it is necessary to correctly determine where the front side of the canvas is, and where is the reverse side (they practically do not differ externally). The first is always turned inside the roll. To accurately identify the one you need, you should find a gray or blue mark. So manufacturers help to accurately determine the front side of the wallpaper.
Surface preparation
It is recommended to prepare the surface for gluing glass fabric wallpaper in the same way as for their paper version. The difference is that small cracks can be left unsealed. Glass fiber with a reinforcing property can be glued directly on them. A specially designed adhesive for gluing this roll coating is applied to the surface. It should be borne in mind that the connecting suspension in this case will require much more than for paper wallpaper. Therefore, it is recommended to buy glue with a margin. Windows before applying glass to the surface is requiredclose tightly.
Glass cloth wallpapering
How to glue glass wallpaper correctly? Sheets in the form of rolls must be cut into strips having a length comparable to the height of the surface on which they will be applied. It is necessary to allow a little material and glue the strips butt-to-butt. Textured wallpapers that do not have a pattern can be glued to the surface in an arbitrary direction and order - in this case, the joints will not be visible after drying. If they have a chaotic pattern (or none at all), then you can not make allowances. In such cases, if the roll is cut incorrectly or the strips are mechanically damaged during the gluing process, this feature of the material will become an advantage. This will also save the web if there are cut ribbons from the previous roll.
Features of gluing
Caution is required when gluing glass wallpaper. In the process of applying them to the surface, it is recommended to use a plastic spatula to remove air and excess glue from under the material. After finishing work, the joints of the wallpaper should be wiped from above with a damp, clean sponge or cloth. Before completing the stage of painting glass fabric wallpaper, you need to wait until they are completely dry (about a day). At the same time, drafts should be avoided in the room.
Ceiling glass wall papers
Not everyone can afford to decorate the interior with beautiful stretch ceilings. Therefore, various finishingmaterials and methods. One of them is to stick glass wallpaper on the ceiling. The strength and texture of the fibers of this material allows you to close the cracks, if necessary, it can even be applied to the foam. This does not require the application of a layer of putty. If you stick glass wallpaper on the ceiling, then after drying and subsequent painting, it will acquire a very, very attractive appearance.
Painting glass wall papers
Paint on cullet can be applied with a sprayer, brush or roller. The result will be equally good, as the suspensions adhere very strongly to the fibers of such material.
