When repairing a room, various materials are used to decorate the walls. Demanded are liquid wallpaper. With them you can hide almost all the flaws of the walls. In addition, you can work with them immediately, you do not need to wait for the "shrinkage" of housing. However, not everyone knows how to dissolve liquid wallpaper. This procedure is described in the article.
Features
Liquid wallpaper is a novelty in the materials market. With them, you can create a smooth or embossed seamless coating. Such wallpapers are created from glue, cotton fibers and cellulose, as well as various dyes. The main component of the coating is cotton fiber, with which the finished layer of wallpaper becomes embossed.
The composition may include cotton spools of various sizes and colors, foil, mica and small chips. The dry mix has antistatic and antifungal supplements. Apply liquid wallpaper in different rooms, they are used both for walls and for ceilings. They are especially suitable for bathrooms. According to reviews, the material has a high moisture-absorbing function, so in this room they are not exposed to the greenhouse effect.
Benefits
It is important to know not only how to dissolve liquid wallpaper, but also about their advantages. The material is produced in different colors, different textures, with the addition of sparkles. The coating has excellent sound and heat insulation. In contact with fire, it protects against its spread.
The advantage of liquid wallpaper is that it is an environmentally friendly finishing material - it is antistatic, vapor permeable and absorbs moisture. They are applied to various surfaces, including concrete and drywall. Liquid wallpaper will hide the surface defects. According to reviews, they are durable, easy to repair, and the remnants of the mixture after repair can be frozen and used in the future to restore small damaged areas.
disadvantages
But you need to know about the cons. Due to the effects of water, the material is deformed. Wallpaper passes water and intensifies corrosion. They are also easily contaminated. To prevent this, it is advisable to apply varnish to the wallpaper, but in this case the vapor permeability decreases, and the walls under the wallpaper do not “breathe”.
Liquid wallpaper undergoes deformation, therefore, in areas where they touch any objects, it is necessary to make decorative overlays or ledges. Given the reviews, even if there are shortcomings, many buyers choose this particular material.
Features of work
How to properly spread liquid wallpaper is indicated in the instructions. You should also familiarize yourself with the varieties of material and the features of working with them:
- Silk wallpaper. Their basis is silk fiber. The material is durable and high-quality, resistant to ultraviolet and temperature, lasts a long time. But his price is quite high.
- Cellulose. They are inexpensive, but the quality is not at a high level. They are chosen for updating walls and ceilings. With the material, repairs will be quick and inexpensive.
- Silk and cellulose. This is the best option for the price-quality ratio. Therefore, if funds allow, many choose just such a material.
Depending on the use, the wallpaper may be ready for use or for painting. In the first case, before application, the material is diluted with water or immediately applied to the walls. This option is ideal for those who have never chosen such a wallpaper.
In the second case, the material has only white color, and additional color and texture components are added individually. It is difficult to work with this option, as it is difficult to guess with the saturation of the shade. Therefore, only liquid professionals can apply liquid wallpaper to the wall for painting.
Training
Before you familiarize yourself with how to spread and apply liquid wallpaper, you should prepare the surface. The material is applied to a brick, drywall, metal or wood. The wallpapers have excellent adhesion, so they can be used with different materials and, even during use, adhere perfectly to the walls. In this case, the surface must be durable.
For the correct application of wallpaper requires preparation. To strengthen the weaknesses, plaster is needed. If this is not done, after a while the coating will crack and crumble. It is important that the base does not absorb much moisture. Yet it should not emit dyes when moisture penetrates.
Do not apply material on walls covered with old wallpaper or putty. In advance, the surface is cleaned with fine-grained emery paper, and small cracks are covered with liquid wallpaper. Material consumption will be increased.
For strength, the surface is treated with a colorless primer with high adhesion. This primer will protect against moisture, and the surface will be sturdy and reliable. You can choose a concentrated primer, diluted with a solvent or drying oil, but then stains may form on the wallpaper.
If there are metal elements on the surface, then such areas are treated with paint, which will help to prevent the contact of wallpaper with them. To do this, choose oil or latex paint. The final step is to roughen the surface. If the wallpaper is applied to concrete or wood, then a primer with quartz dust is pre-treated. Otherwise, the material will roll. This primer is easy to prepare. The usual primer mixture is mixed with quartz or marble dust, and if this is not available, then standard quartz sand is used.
To save liquid wallpaper, the base must be roughened. So the mixture will lie flat and grasp well with the surface. If the material is applied with a spatula, tears and gaps may appear.
Breeding rules
How to breed liquid wallpaper? The instruction will allow you to do this correctly:
- Shake the bag with the material to mix the mixture and improve the finely divided structure of the wallpaper.
- For 1 pack of wallpaper you need a capacity of 7-8 liters. Typically, containers with a depth of 20-30 cm are used to make it easier to wash and knead the solution.
- The solution requires clean water with a temperature of 20-30 degrees. The quality of the product does not depend on temperature, but it is more convenient to knead the material with warm water. Both 1 packaging and several are mixed, but in the second case it is more difficult to obtain a homogeneous mass. The second option is suitable when the liquid wallpaper has a different shade, and you need to get one color.
- How to dilute liquid wallpaper to get the desired consistency? Pour the mixture from the bag into the container and pour about 5 liters of warm water. When injecting a liquid, the solution should be constantly stirred, achieving a uniform mass. The mixture is prepared manually, the mixer or other equipment is not used. If it is difficult to mix 1 package on your own, then you can knead the solution in small portions.
- The consistency of the solution should resemble a thick cream. The approximate consumption of the material is 5-6 liters per 1 packet of the mixture.
These are all the manipulations that need to be carried out in order to breed liquid wallpaper. The instructions apply to most materials. But recommendations from the manufacturer may be provided.
Application
Liquid wallpaper should be applied with a plexiglass or stainless steel spatula. The device should be smooth, and the movements should be uniform and smooth. Packaging is usually enough for 4 m 2 if the layer thickness is up to 2 mm. If there are imperfections on the ceiling or walls, the consumption increases.
After applying the wallpaper to a specific place, it must be checked for deficiencies. If there are bumps or gaps, they must be removed until the material is completely dry.
It is important to control that there are no joints and seams on the surface. Liquid wallpaper is applied to the entire surface evenly. Do not stop halfway. If the housing has optimal humidity and there is ventilation, the walls and ceiling will be ready in 1-2 days.
Manufacturers
The following manufacturers are now in demand:
- "Leroy Merlin". When using this product, the walls can not be made perfectly smooth, as the material perfectly eliminates bumps and defects, providing sound insulation. Wallpaper is made of silk, cotton, polyester. The binder component is an acrylic dispersion. Dilute the material with water. It is easily and quickly applied without forming joints and gaps. The average cost of 1 package is 800-900 rubles.
- "Bioplast". The material is made from cellulose and textile fibers. It is used for internal work, non-linear sections. Products are easy and quick to apply. She does not need perfect alignment of the walls, as she hides defects. The material does not absorb odors, is not torn and has no seams. A rich variety of colors will allow you to choose the right option. The price of 1 package is 200-700 rubles.
- SILK PLASTER. This is a universal silk seamless wallcovering. The material is created from environmentally friendly components, it withstands mechanical stress. Wall defects are also hidden with it. The material does not fade, does not absorb odors, has excellent sound and heat insulation. The price of 1 package is 150-800 rubles.
How many diluted liquid wallpapers are stored? Depending on the breeding method, they can be stored for up to several days.
How long can diluted liquid wallpaper be stored if there is excess left over after repairs? If the material will be used in the first days after finishing, it is stored in a basin covered with a lid for up to 2-3 days.
In a plastic bag, the shelf life is increased to 4 days. During this time, the consistency changes, so it is likely that you will need to add up to 1 liter of water. Then the mixture will be applied easier and faster.