Probably, it would be superfluous to mention that at the first stage of wallpapering you need to make a thorough examination of the wall surface. And if bulges, cracks, depressions and other flaws are found, it should be leveled and plastered. This process is laborious, requiring effort, time and money. But with the correct implementation of all the recommendations and instructions that will be described in more detail below, this task can be handled personally. 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 execution technology, temperature and humidity of the room.
Although at first glance this is a fairly simple task, and all that is needed for him is the availability 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 applies to the temperature in the room.
Temperature mode
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 regime is below +5 degrees (this is the minimum indicator), do not be surprised that after a while the wallpaper will begin to lag behind the surface of the walls.
- The optimum temperature is the sticking temperature in the room about +15 degrees Celsius. Moreover, about two days before gluing, the room must be warmed up if it was cold before. And after completion of work, it should be heated for another 10 days.
- Wallpaper is very afraid of a draft, so make sure that they are not in the room.
- Humidity should not exceed 60%. If the indicator is lower, the room needs to be moistened.
How to glue wallpaper on a surface without flaws
How to glue wallpaper on concrete walls when their surface is flat, without flaws? In this case, it must first be primed. In order for the result of your efforts to be really high-quality, performed properly, priming is recommended to be carried out 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, the second is applied, it should be a little thicker than the first by consistency. If, after complete drying on the primed surfaces, a layer of adhesive film is visible, then the work is done correctly. You can start the process of wallpapering the walls. How to glue wallpaper on concrete walls after priming, read on in the article.
Is it possible to glue in winter?
How to glue wallpaper on concrete walls in winter and can it be done at all? As mentioned above, wallpapering refers to summer repairs. But if it so happened that you need to do this in the winter, then nothing is impossible.
The main thing is to know some subtleties, although the opinions of experts on this issue differ. Each of the seasons during construction and repair has its own disadvantages and advantages. What benefits does winter give us?
This is, above all, compliance with the temperature regime and the complete absence of draft. In the winter, it is unlikely that anyone will open a window or door, as is done in the summer, so that it is not hot. Here you have the 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.
Unfortunately, it is in heating that one of the main disadvantages appears. What is it like? Those who tried to glue the wallpaper in the area of heating radiators know that they disappear even when trying to do it again. The main reason is the quick drying of the glue. How to glue wallpaper on concrete walls in this case? It is necessary to make the glue mixture for this section of the wall thicker, then the drying time of the latter will increase and, as a result, the wallpaper will be tightly held on the wall.
Wallpaper for painting
This type of wallpaper has recently become popular among buyers as an option for wall decoration in the room. The main and undeniable advantage in using this particular type of trellis is that to update the interior you do not need to remove old wallpapers and glue new ones. It is enough just to repaint the walls in the color you need or to combine several color finishes. And your room will regain its novelty and special look. How to glue wallpaper on concrete walls for painting correctly, in compliance with all the rules?
What you need:
- wallpaper;
- plaster;
- glue for gluing;
- primer;
- sponge or spatula made of plastic.
Preparatory work
Carefully inspect the wall surface for flaws. If there are any, remove the source of damage and everything that caused it.
- Plaster, level the entire surface of the wall.
- After that proceed to the primer of the walls in two layers. For the first, prepare the soil solution (according to the instructions). Treat the wall with a brush or roller and allow to dry.
- Apply a second coat, but the primer needs to be thickened.
- Prepare the adhesive according to the instructions for use. But first of all, be sure to buy the one that suits your type of wallpaper.
Step-by-step process
- Make the correct measurements of the height of the walls in the room and cut the wallpaper into strips of these sizes.
- Spread the first cloth with glue.
- Fold in an "accordion" and let it soak.
- Begin sticking from the side of the window.
- Apply to the surface of the wall and smooth it carefully. Remember that wallpaper for painting, glued butt, so do not allow the imposition of paintings.
- Trim the excess edge.
How to glue the wallpaper, so as not to damage the texture of the canvas
Wallpaper that has embossment is glued in a special way. They can not be cleaned with rags, even if they are soft, the texture of the wallpaper itself can suffer from this. To avoid this, before gluing, you need to purchase a special brush, soft, but quite elastic to the touch, or a paint roller. Using these two tools, you will achieve a flat 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 reduces texture 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 began to appear on sale under a concrete wall, under a brickwork, under a decorative plaster, under a natural tree or a board, fabric, leather and paper. They quickly broke into the planning of interiors and design solutions of most buyers, occupying a leading position in the ranking of sales. Moreover, it is the naturalness of natural materials that dictates the fashion trend in design.
You can, of course, make the surface of the walls of real plaster or veneered with wood. But alas! This pleasure is not cheap and not everyone can afford it. Therefore, stick the wallpaper! The concrete wall will immediately change, your home will become beautiful, stylish and cozy!