How to glue non-woven wallpaper: tools, glue, wall preparation, step-by-step master class

Rules for self-gluing non-woven wallpaper

The pasting technique involves the application of generally accepted norms and rules. In addition, the characteristics of non-woven finishing materials must be taken into account. They are wider than paper ones and have a greater mass. All you need to know so that the non-woven fabric does not swell and the pattern is preserved is:

• Before pasting the walls, you need to putty (if the panels are uneven) and primed.
• The direction of the drawing is indicated on the packaging using special symbols.
• Fitting the pattern along the edges is carried out in accordance with the instructions (straight - all stripes are glued in one direction; reversible - in the opposite direction).
• Non-woven fragments are pressed against the wall from top to bottom, smoothed with a dry cloth, the joints are rolled with a special rubber roller.
• Glue needs to be smeared on the wall. Non-woven fabric allows you not to apply it to the reverse side of the canvas base.
• The technology involves gluing strips without seams (joint to joint, without overlap).

The temperature in the building must be constant during drying. The high weight of non-woven finishing materials requires the adhesive to have an appropriate thickness and viscosity. The wallpaper does not wrinkle if, after gluing, the surface is smoothed with rollers or clean rags.

What is the best wallpaper glue for non-woven wallpaper?

Paper was used as the basis for the wallpaper, which makes it possible to use starch-containing compositions. You can glue using PVA glue or specialized mixtures. If they contain polymer components, then such wallpaper can be glued to drywall or cork without puttying. Blends are now being sold that include antibacterial additives that prevent mold and mildew from growing.

This problem is solved with a primer. Before gluing, you need to consider the thickness, dimensions and weight of the strips. If we are talking about massive non-woven wallpaper, then a thick (viscous) solution is used for gluing. Lungs can be glued to liquid. If the surface of the wall has shells that have not been puttied, a glue with an increased density is used. The recipe is indicated in the instructions for use.

What tools do you need?

Prepare in advance. You will need inventory and tools. Before you start working with non-woven materials, you need to think about what kind of glue to glue on, and what you need for this. The process cannot be completed successfully without:

• wide brushes or rollers for applying adhesive;
• wallpaper knives and a wide spatula for cutting the ends of the strips;
• special equipment (electronic levels, construction plumb lines or levels);
• containers for the preparation of glue;
• clean dry rags to smooth the surface of the wallpaper;
• stationery scissors;
• narrow rubber rollers for rolling seams (joints);
• pencils or ballpoint pens for marking.

All of the above must be in stock. The list does not indicate the tools required for the preparatory work.

Proper preparation for gluing

The general requirements state that before gluing non-woven wallpaper, you must:

1. Wash the floor, or even better, put cellophane on it. This will save cleaning time.
2. All wiring outputs are isolated.
3. Removing the outlet covers and switches, the room is de-energized.
4. If there is not enough natural light in the room, "glasses" with sockets for sockets and switches are sealed with masking tape, which is then removed.

All necessary equipment must be serviceable, clean, and better new.

How to properly dilute the glue?

It is better to prepare the preparation just before gluing the non-woven wallpaper. Strips of the required length are cut in advance. A dry granular mixture is poured into a dry container. Then it is poured with the required amount of water. In this case, you need to continuously stir the resulting mass until the granules are completely dissolved, monitoring the consistency.

IMPORTANT! The recipe indicated on the packaging of wallpaper glue is designed for the entire pack, and it is not advisable to dilute the glue in advance. Over time, it thickens. The optimal amount is 4-5 pages.

Surface preparation

Non-woven wallpaper can be glued to:

• concrete panels;
• plastered brick walls;
• plywood or OSB;
• drywall or other prepared surface.

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How to remove old wallpaper from the walls?

Laminated chipboard surfaces are not suitable, since such a surface does not absorb glue, and there will be no sufficient adhesion to non-woven elements. It is important to remove the remnants of the previous coating:

• paints;
• decorative plaster;
• dry plaster;
• lime whitewash;
• old wallpaper.

The surface is cleaned of dirt, oily stains and dust, leveled (plastered) and primed. Only then can you start gluing non-woven wallpaper.

Diy wall sticking algorithm

First, the wall is coated with glue. The width of the processed surface is greater than the width of the roll. You need to lubricate with a special soft roller or a wide thick brush. When preparing the stripes, take into account the need to adjust the pattern. You need to glue non-woven wallpaper seam to seam.

Stage 1: scheme and wall markings

The width of the roll is measured from the window, and a vertical strip is drawn along the level or plumb line. This is a guideline so that the fragments and joints are even. By marking the wall along the entire length, you can determine the required number of solid strips, which should be cut in advance.

Stage 2: preparing wallpaper

If non-woven wallpaper is glued without matching the pattern, the fragments are cut with a small margin in length (5-7 cm more than the ceiling height). When it is required to adjust the pattern, the stock is made large by the amount indicated on the packaging of non-woven wallpaper opposite the corresponding symbol.

Stage 3: gluing

The pasting process starts from the window. When applying fragments, you must ensure that they are vertical. To do this, markings are applied to the wall.

When gluing non-woven wallpaper, only the wall is covered with glue. If the canvases are heavy (vinyl coated) it may be necessary to apply glue to both the wall and wallpaper.

Rolling with a roller or smoothing with a rag, press the middle of the strip along the entire length, having previously unrolled the wallpaper.

Residual air and excess glue are driven from the axis to the edges, which are rolled with a narrow special roller for tight adhesion. There should be no overlaps.

Stage 4: final

All protruding parts of the fragment are cut off with a wallpaper knife. To make the cut even, a wide metal spatula is applied to the cut line.At the bottom, you can leave the wallpaper as it is, since after gluing, a plinth is installed to hide the defects.

How to glue in problem areas?

These places include:

• internal and external corners;
• bay windows, arches;
• areas above door and window openings;
• walls behind the batteries, etc.

To glue non-woven wallpaper in these places, you need to prepare in advance elements that are suitable in shape and size.

In the photo, a diagram of gluing wallpaper around sockets and switches:

In the photo, the scheme for gluing wallpaper behind the radiator:

Features of gluing meter wallpaper

There are several factors specific to one meter wide non-woven wallpaper:

• The glue is applied only to the wall.
• If mistakes are made, you can remove the fresh canvas and glue it again.
• It is difficult for one to do the work.
• Non-woven fabric allows you to adjust the joints by smoothing.

Step-by-step guide to gluing the ceiling

The process has a number of features. The strips are laid along the width of the room from window to door. The place where the chandelier is attached can cause difficulty, but it can also be solved.

Video instruction

For clarity, it is recommended to watch the video before gluing non-woven wallpaper. Where it is told about all the technological nuances of the process.

How long does non-woven wallpaper dry?

It all depends on the temperature in the room. The higher it is, the longer it will take to dry completely. This is usually 6-10 hours. At this time, there should be no drafts in the room.

The pasting procedure is simple, and can be carried out independently, without the involvement of a professional construction team. Non-woven wallpaper is ready for painting, which is a definite plus. The only thing that is needed for a quality repair is accuracy and the instructions above.