How to apply liquid wallpaper: tools, wall preparation, step-by-step master class

What is required for DIY application

For work, you will need construction equipment and personal protective equipment (respirator, gloves, goggles).

Full list of tools:

• Plastic trowel - it is convenient to apply and apply material to the wall with it.
  
• Mixing container.
• Spray bottle for water.
• If the room is large, it is advisable to apply liquid wallpaper with a spray gun.

Self-preparation of walls

You can apply liquid wallpaper to the prepared surface. But not every starting material for walls and ceilings is suitable for decoration.

Surface Compatibility Chart

To avoid trouble, it is recommended that you read the table. She will tell you if the substrate can be coated.

Step-by-step preparation instructions

Before applying the ready-made mixture, it is necessary to perform preparatory manipulations. Procedure:

1. Eliminate cracks, bumps, align corners.
2. Remove old decorative canvases, paint, wash off whitewash.
   

   

3. Dismantle or paint over protruding metal parts.
4. Treat the walls with a primer in 2 layers.
   

   

5. Paint the surface with white water-based paint (if the primer was white, painting is not required).
6. Treat a concrete or brick surface with a plaster mixture.
7. To roughen an excessively smooth surface.

How to breed at home?

The coating is available in two types. A ready-to-use liquid mix is ​​available. In the second version, the dry components of the wallpaper are packaged in bags; for operation, the mixture must first be soaked in water.

Mixing instructions

It is necessary to use all the components at once. It is not worth dividing the dry mixture - due to incorrect proportions, the material may lose its properties.

Liquid Mixing Guide:

1. Prepare the required amount of water (no warmer than 30).
2. Shake the bags with the components of the mixture.
   
3. Pour all parts of the dry mixture into a container. If a shade is needed, a color scheme is added.
4. Stir the mixture with your hands until it is fluffy and smooth.
5. Pour in water, mix again.
   

   
   

6. It is undesirable to use a mixer.
   

   

7. Place the mass in a bag, leave for 6-12 hours.

   

The most frequent question - how much to knead the liquid mixture for a large room? You may need two or more packages, but they must be diluted in different containers. When liquid wallpaper is infused, they can be combined for ease of use.

How much can be stored diluted?

The batch can be stored for several hours. If the work is postponed, transfer the liquid mass to a bag, without waiting for drying. In this form, she stored for 10-14 days.

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DIY application technology

Check the mixture after 6-12 hours. If the mass is too thick, pour in a liter of warm water, stir. Liquid wallpaper can be applied. The stages of wall decoration include direct application of the material, checking for defects, correcting defects and drying the surface.

It is allowed to apply the composition with the window slightly open, but without a draft. Sometimes liquid wallpaper leaves the walls. The reason is insufficient priming of the surface.

Step-by-step algorithm for installing liquid wallpaper:

1. The optimum temperature in the room is 17-25 degrees.
2. It can be applied horizontally, vertically, in a herringbone pattern - depending on the desired design.
3. Ideally, work best in daylight using artificial lighting.
4. You need to apply the mass from a bright angle, keeping the tool at eye level at an incline of 15-30 degrees.
   

   

5. To avoid joints, do not take long breaks between laying the mass.
6. It is necessary to apply liquid wallpaper with a uniform layer of 2-3 mm in thickness.
7. Smooth the surface with a float after each application.
   

   

8. If the mixture sticks to the instrument, periodically moisten it with water.
9. Apply liquid wallpaper carefully near the baguette, window sill and baseboards - the frozen mass is poorly removed from the surfaces.
10. Spray the walls with water from a spray bottle, smooth the joints with a roller or spatula.
11. The final stage (optional) - covering the walls with acrylic varnish to secure the material. You need to apply varnish in 1 or 2 layers.

Video instruction

The application of liquid wallpaper with explanations is presented in the video.

Application tools

When decorating walls with liquid wallpaper, different tools are used. The choice depends on the area of ​​the room, skills, mass consistency.

Trowel

It is convenient to work with a transparent plastic or plexiglass trowel. Defects that need to be corrected are immediately visible under the tool.

Hopper

It is recommended to use the spray in spacious rooms.

Roller

Using a roller is ideal for applying and smoothing liquid wallpaper, the consistency of which is not thicker than sour cream.

Putty knife

It is convenient to apply liquid wallpaper with a non-metallic spatula up to 10 cm wide. It is also used to spread the material.

Features of application to the ceiling

Liquid wallpaper can also be used for ceiling decoration. You need to apply to the prepared surface. The principle is the same as for the walls: removal of old canvases or whitewash, plaster (if necessary), putty, primer. For safety reasons, it is recommended to dismantle the chandelier and power outages. It is better to apply the mass in daylight, check for defects with a flashlight.

It is necessary to distribute liquid wallpaper over the ceiling evenly, 2-3 mm thick. Apply the mixture in straight, circular or zigzag movements, depending on the design. At the end of the work, moisten the ceiling and treat the joints with a roller.

Tips for mounting in hard-to-reach places

The liquid coating has been successfully applied to walls, arches, slopes and doorways. You can apply the composition to hard-to-reach places manually or with specially selected tools. The editing algorithm does not change.

Behind the battery

Apply liquid wallpaper behind the radiator using a small float or spatula. If the gap is too narrow, you can smear it manually. Liquid wallpaper is safe for the skin, easy to wash off.

In corners (external and internal)

When processing outer corner you need to apply wallpaper to the wall on both sides. Smear the mass so that its excess goes around the corner. Smooth the corner with the side of the trowel, spreading the wallpaper evenly.

When processing inner corner process one (preferably "uncomfortable") side with the composition, approaching the corner end-to-end. After that, apply the wallpaper on the second side, gently pulling the mixture to the corner and aligning both sides.

To the arch

To finish the arch, you will need a special rounded spatula or roller. It will not be possible to apply the mixture with a trowel due to the rectangular shape of the tool. At first, it is recommended to smear the arched vault, moving gradually downward. Finish the corners.

On the slopes

It is recommended to apply liquid wallpaper to the slopes from the upper corner. With a trowel, gently distribute the mixture along the width of the slope from top to bottom, you can slightly go onto the wall. Before reaching the bottom 10-20 cm, apply the composition to the lower corner, carefully distribute them. Paint over an empty area.

On pipes

Remove rust, coat pipes with white oil paint. The material must not be applied during the heating season (if the pipes perform a heating function). It is more convenient to work with a small roller.

How to reuse?

The remains are stored for a long time, up to several years. Manufacturers allow reuse of the material provided it is stored properly.

How to preserve and reuse liquid wallpaper:

1. Wait until the mixture is completely dry in the container.
2. Pack the dried liquid wallpaper in a bag.
3. When it is time to apply the material, thin it with water.
4. Leave the mass for several hours.
5. Stir the liquid wallpaper, add more water if necessary.
6. Apply to the wall.

How to dry after application?

To achieve the best effect, you should follow the basic rules:

• Finally check for defects.
• If there are no irregularities, leave the coating for 1-3 days.
• You can open vents and windows for ventilation.
• A strong draft is undesirable.
• The optimum room temperature is 18-25.
• Do not use heaters to speed up drying.

How long do they dry in time?

Drying time no more than 3 days from the moment of completion of work. It depends on many factors, but not less than 24 hours.

Repair using liquid wallpaper allows you to decorate the interior in any style. It is a unique and safe material for health, the basis of which is cellulose and silk fibers. It is not difficult to apply the composition on your own, subject to preparation and adherence to the correct algorithm of work.