Self-adhesive wallpaper is the best option for those who do not want to bother with repairs too much. Such wallpapers were popular a dozen years ago, but recently they have become in demand again. After all, they are able to quickly and effortlessly decorate any room. In addition, you do not have to breed glue or spend a lot of time cleaning after repairs. This type of wallpaper already has dry glue on its back.
Preparing for selection
The first step in choosing self-adhesive wallpaper for walls is to check the evenness of the walls. To do this, you need to take a plumb line and attach it to the ceiling, and then draw a few vertical lines along the walls.
If the walls are even, you are lucky and you can choose any design you like. If not, you will have to think about such an option that will be most beneficial to hide the flaws of the wall. Unfortunately, in most houses, walls are rarelyare even.
But don't stop there. If the room you want to decorate with self-adhesive wallpaper is small enough, it is better to choose wallpaper in light colors and not with too large a pattern. Large patterns visually reduce the space, while light colors, on the contrary, create the effect of a large amount of space. Small pictures will give the room coziness and emphasize its compactness.
Choice
Self-adhesive wallpapers are better to choose in special stores, not only because of the quality guarantee (in which case you can return the defective material). This is also beneficial because you can always ask for advice from a sales assistant.
After choosing, it is not recommended to throw away the packaging. After all, it will accurately indicate the color, batch and even the manufacturer of the material. This is very good if at some stage of the repair there is not enough material, and you urgently need to order a certain amount. We must not forget about the instructions from the manufacturer. After all, the method of gluing can vary significantly depending on the type of paper, color and even the size of the wallpaper. Therefore, you must carefully follow the instructions on the package. If you paste only one wall with bright wallpaper, it will help to highlight it and attract attention. Such a design solution will look fashionable and unusual.
Preparation of the premises
Before starting repairs, it is recommended to remove all equipment from the premises, dismantle sockets and switches. Floor, as well as all large objects that are difficult or easy to carrydid not work, it is necessary to cover with a dense material. For these purposes, a regular bedspread or film is perfect.
If there is such a need, it is better to level the walls before repairing. To do this, you can use a leveling solution or special paper. Fortunately, such materials are sold in any hardware store.
The treatment of the wall with a primer mixture will not hurt either. After all, this will not only increase the chances that the wallpaper will adhere securely to the wall, but also protect the apartment owners from the appearance of fungus or other parasites.
If the owners of the apartment started the repair for the first time, before starting work, you need to get instructions that will facilitate and speed up the process of gluing. All tools, a special suit and gloves must be prepared in advance.
When wallpapering at home, the help of a second person will be useful. So the gluing process will be twice as fast. How to do this job right? Below is a step-by-step instruction.
Wallpapering. Step 1
You should always start this work from the part of the room that is the least noticeable. It is on it that you can practice and have time to correct all the shortcomings.
The walls need to be marked (approximately every 15-30 centimeters) in order to glue on it later. You do not need to rely on the fact that the ceiling and walls are even enough to do this by eye. As a result, the joints will be crooked, and this will significantly affectaesthetics.
Before starting work, it is recommended to thoroughly wash the wall with soap and water to prevent dust from getting on the wallpaper itself (after all, in fact, they are only self-adhesive wallpaper film).
Step 2. Wallpapering algorithm
The work is done in several stages:
- It is necessary to cut the wallpaper into strips. In this case, you need to add ten centimeters to the length of the strip. This will help to dock the pattern, if any, and also not to miscalculate with the length of the strip. It is easier to remove the remnants of it than to glue it later. After all, it will look extremely sloppy.
- You need to roll the strip so that the reverse (white) side is on top. How to glue self-adhesive wallpaper with your own hands? Then, a bucket of water should be placed on a pre-prepared table. The best option would be water at room temperature. Do not use too cold or hot liquid.
- Self-adhesive wallpaper should be placed in prepared water for a period of 30 to 60 seconds. It is necessary to give them time to thoroughly soak. As a rule, this period is sufficient. However, some manufacturers may set their own time limits (for example, two or three minutes).
- Wallpaper should be glued starting from the ceiling, that is, from the top. Thus, the material can be quickly moved and placed as correctly as possible.
- It is necessary to stick the material from top to bottom. Next, you need to make sure that the surface of the wallpaper is absolutely smooth. After all, small bubbles often form when air enters. From themcan be removed with a rag or spatula. Any tool with a smooth and even surface will do.
- How to expel air from such wallpaper? You need to move the tool from the center to the sides in the same direction (top to bottom).
- What's next? After that, we need to remove the remaining glue from the surface. Even if the manufacturer claims that the material is colorless, it is better not to believe this. The reflections of glue residue will remind the owners of the experiment for more than one year.
- Get rid of leftover wallpaper. It is necessary to cut off pieces of the strip in one motion, because only in this way the edges will not be torn. Blades should be changed regularly.
Self-adhesive wallpaper for kitchen and bathroom
This material can be used not only for covering walls, but also on other surfaces.
For example, it can be used to decorate the refrigerator. Such wallpapers are quite convenient to use in the kitchen interior. After all, they are very easy to wash - for this you can use ordinary water and a washcloth.
Bathroom material
Self-adhesive wallpaper for the bathroom will last a long time, because they are resistant to high temperatures. They are moisture resistant and do not absorb liquid. Does not cause allergic reactions.
Which materials are suitable for a bathroom? In these rooms, it is best to use wallpaper impregnated with wax.
How to remove self-adhesive material?
Unlike sticking, the process of dismantling the materi altakes skill and time. Taking pictures like this is not easy. The instructions state that the process of removing such material is quite easy. But that's not entirely true.
You can pull the edge of the wallpaper to peel it off. However, often this will not be enough. Parts of the material will then have to be peeled off with warm water or even with a spatula, which is quite difficult.
General conclusions
Self-adhesive wallpapers are perfect for decorating any room, including bathrooms and kitchens. Such materials have many advantages, which include:
- Durability and strength.
- A large number of models. Wallpaper can be made from a variety of materials, have different colors. For example, self-adhesive brick wallpaper will help create a cozy atmosphere in the living room.
- Saving repair time.
- Democratic price. Self-adhesive wallpapers, even of the highest quality, have a low cost.
- Moisture resistance, as well as resistance to sudden changes in temperature.
- Wallpaper is absolutely harmless and will help to comply with sanitary standards.
- The material just sticks. Such wallpapers can be quickly changed or disposed of in case they are damaged or their design is simply not to their liking.
- Wallpaper does not have any side effects, nor can it cause allergies.
- The gluing process is quite simple. No additional tools or special glue required. This wallpaper is already pre-impregnated with the desired composition, and they only need to be wetted with water at room temperature.
Thus, self-adhesive wallpapers are a convenient alternative to ordinary ones. In addition, the material will allow you to brightly highlight some interior details or even an entire wall. At the same time, such wallpapers do not require special expenses in time and material resources. They are quite cheap and very easy to apply to the surface.
