Wallpaper painting: what types can be painted, the choice of paint and roller, a step-by-step master class

What types of wallpaper can I paint?

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Photo selection of wallpaper for painting in the interior

Wallpaper for painting is available in white. They are also longer and wider than regular rolls. Manufacturers offer several types of coatings that can be painted:

• Non-woven. Non-woven wallpaper is ideal for painting. The coating looks stylish and masks wall defects. Non-woven fabrics withstand repeated repainting, but the relief will become less noticeable. They can be painted from the seamy side, and then glued.
• Glass fiber. Essentially it is vandal-proof wallpapermade of durable material and resistant to mechanical damage. On the wall glass wallpaper look like a seamless canvas, hide surface irregularities. The coating is durable, can be painted many times. Before painting, the canvases are treated with a primer.
• Paper. These are fabrics treated with a special composition, smooth or embossed. They are able to withstand 2-3 repaints without losing their original appearance. The dye is applied in a thin layer; there is no need to saturate the canvas. If bald spots and streaks are detected, paint with a second layer.
• Linkrusta. Wallpaper is produced in a neutral color, followed by painting or art painting. It is recommended to paint a day after pasting, or wait 2-3 days. The second layer is applied after 4-5 hours if necessary. Features linkrusta - original patterns, they can be distinguished against the general background.
• Washable. The wallpaper is treated with a special water-repellent compound to protect the coating from the effects of steam and moisture. After painting, the wallpaper loses its protective properties, so varnish is applied over the paint. From the washable category, you can paint vinyl wallpaper. Most often washable wallpaper used in the interior of the kitchen.
• Liquid. In fact, this is an analogue of plaster. Liquid wallpaper is sold in the form of a ready-made mixture or dry substance (diluted in water before use). Acrylic varnish is often applied to liquid wallpaper - it provides durability and resistance to cleaning. The coating itself looks original, pleasant to the touch. After painting, all effects disappear. You can change the color when applying the mixture to the wall by adding color to the mixture.

What kind of wallpaper cannot be painted?

It is important to keep in mind that not all wallpapers can be painted.

• Single-layer paper wallpaper - gets wet quickly and slides off the wall;
• vinyl paper-based;
• textile;
• washable acrylic-based wallpaper - the paint dries poorly, leaves streaks and streaks;
• flat vinyl;
• photowall-paper.

DIY Painting Tools

Painting equipment is required for painting.

• The first and most important tool is paint roller... The final result depends on it. For tips on choosing, see the appropriate section.
• For the roller you need squeeze mesh tray.
• You can dilute the paint inpallet or any other capacity.
• Will need small brushto paint corners, along the ceiling and floor skirting boards.
• To cover the floor, windows, window sill you need film.
• Skirting boards and small elements are glued masking tape.
• Come in handy rags or sponge to remove splashes.
• For work you will need telescopic handle for roller, stepladder or stool.

DIY painting technology

Painting wall coverings is no different from other painting jobs. The main thing is to choose the right paint, prepare the room and other equipment.

Preparation before staining

Before work, you need to prepare the room and walls for painting. What you need to consider:

• It is necessary to paint the wallpaper after the glue has completely dried.
• Glass fiber is pre-treated with a primer.
• Remove traces of glue from non-woven wallpaper, otherwise defects will emerge after painting.
• Paints tend to dry quickly. It is recommended to pour a little into the pallet and keep the jar closed.
• The consistency should resemble liquid sour cream. Stir thoroughly before use until smooth.
• If you are not satisfied with the tone, you can add color. The composition is prepared immediately for the whole room, otherwise different shades will turn out.
• Glass fiber must be painted in at least 2 layers. An interval of 10-12 hours is required between work.
• The optimum temperature for painting is 17-25 °.
• You can not paint the wallpaper with open windows - due to a draft, the sheets may fall off.

Painting process

When the inventory and walls are ready, you can start painting.

Step by step guide

1. Take out or cover furniture with plastic.
2. Cover doors, window sills, baseboards with masking tape.
   

   

3. Immerse the rollers in warm soapy water, wring out and rinse with clean water or roll on masking tape - there will be no lint on the surface to be painted.
   

   

4. It is recommended to start painting from above - with a small roller or brush, process 5-10 cm from the ceiling around the perimeter of the room.
5. Near the floor, gently paint the wallpaper with a small roller or brush.
6. To paint the embossed elements with a brush.
   

   

7. Use a large roller to paint the wall from top to bottom, avoiding bubbles and drips. Do not hold the roller in one place.
   

   

8. If necessary, apply a second coat (after the first has dried).
   

   

9. After the paint has dried, the walls can be coated with acrylic clear varnish to protect them from dirt.
   

   

10. Remove splashes with a rag, rinse and dry brushes and rollers.
    

    

Video instructions

Many people have doubts before work, especially if the person is not a painter. A video with explanations will help you understand the technology of painting wall coverings.

Finishing design

The most important stage of painting, but there are simple methods for beautifully decorating walls with your own hands.

Highlighting the texture

To emphasize individual elements on the wallpaper or to add volume to the pattern, the textured selection technique is practiced. Without waiting for the wallpaper to dry completely, gently blot the area of ​​the drawing with a damp cloth or sponge, removing the dye. After complete drying of the surface, the pattern is given the desired shade.

There is wallpaper on a non-woven basis for painting on the seamy side. To highlight the textured element, the selected pattern is painted in the desired color or remains in a natural (usually white) tone.

Combination of 2 or more colors

To highlight individual areas, a combination of colors is practiced. There are several options: a combination of related shades, a gradient (using one color with a smooth transition from light to dark, or vice versa) and a combination of two contrasting colors.

Knowledge of the rules of coloring will not hurt here. Otherwise, it is not recommended to use more than two colors in order to avoid bad taste.

The combination is possible in any direction:

• horizontally,
• vertical,
• diagonals.

DIY drawing on wallpaper

A popular way to decorate wallpaper after painting is to apply a pattern.Modern tools will help even inexperienced craftsmen to cope with the task. There are many options for drawing, consider some of them.

• With a textured roller. The tool is a conventional paint roller with a raised pattern. Before work, you can practice on extra pieces. For confidence and alignment of the pattern, you can mark the wall.
  

  

• Using a stencil. You can also make it yourself from plastic or cardboard. The stencil is attached to the wall with masking tape. After preliminary marking (to ensure perfect alignment of the pattern), paint is applied to it with a sponge. After 5-10 minutes, the stencil is removed, the next area is painted in the same way.
  

  

• Freehand or artistic. If you have artistic skills, you can create a drawing on the wall yourself. Those who cannot draw will be helped by a special device - a projector. A sheet with a drawing is brought to it, and the contours displayed on the wall are outlined with a pencil. The finished image is colored in the desired color.
  

  

• Using stamps. Another popular way to paint on wallpaper is to use a stamp. It is smeared with paint, pressed against the wallpaper for a few seconds. You can get creative and create an abstract composition using the tools at hand. Lack of stamping - blurry or smeared pattern, drips.
  

  

Tips for streak-free painting

Wallpaper painting has its own tricks. To achieve a perfect result without drips, it is worth considering the recommendations of experienced painters:

• You need to paint a dry and clean wall.
• Use rollers with natural bristles.
• If old paint is used, first test it on unnecessary sheets - it is not known how it will behave.
• Apply the paint in a thin layer and distribute well on the surface.
• Hard-to-reach places to paint with a brush.
• Saturate the roller well with dye.
• If possible, use a spray gun or spray gun.

What paint is better to paint?

When purchasing a dye, it is necessary to build on the coating material and the purpose of the room (apartment, office, etc.).

Basic rules for choosing paint

What to consider when choosing a paint:

• For rooms on the sunny side, latex paint is recommended - it does not fade with regular exposure to sunlight.
• For the kitchen and bathroom, the right solution is latex or acrylic paint. They are resistant to moisture and steam.
• Matte paint masks surface defects, mutes bright lighting.
• Satin paint is durable, recommended for bathrooms and kitchens.
• Glossy paint compensates for the lack of lighting in darkened rooms.
• Water-based paint is quickly washed off. Not suitable if frequent wall cleaning is planned in the future.
• A water-dispersion composition is suitable for painting a bathroom and a kitchen - it is not afraid of water and cleaning.

Which roller is best for painting?

Anyone who plans to paint the wallpaper by hand should use a paint roller. There are several types of tools, the difference in the length of the pile and the width of the fixture.

• Velor roller with a short pile it is good to paint smooth wallpapers. It will also help to slightly roll the drawing, for example, when textured selection of an element.
• Deep relief is better to paint long-haired fur roller... The nibs are able to penetrate the entire depth of the texture, painting over the most inaccessible places.
• Smooth canvases can be dyed foam roller... But it leaves bubbles on the wallpaper, reducing the quality of the work.

Features of painting the ceiling

Pasting the ceiling with wallpaper is popular when decorating premises. The algorithm for painting the ceiling is the same, but there are nuances that are important to consider:

• Cover the floor with foil, window sills, and remove furniture if possible.
• The ceiling plinth should be painted in the same color as the ceiling.To protect the wallpaper, stick masking tape along the edge of the skirting board.
• It is better to work during daylight hours in order to evaluate the result under daylight and electric lighting.
• If a primer is required, it must have the same base as the paint. You can start painting the ceiling after the primer has completely dried.
• After applying the first coat, turn on the light and inspect the ceiling. If there are gaps, paint over.
• Ceiling painting is carried out in 2 layers. The first is distributed parallel to the window, the second is perpendicular.
• You cannot paint new wallpaper on the ceiling for 1-3 days until the glue dries.

Paint consumption calculator

Dye consumption is calculated based on the area to be painted. Usually the manufacturer on the bank indicates the scope of the proposed work. In order to avoid mistakes and unnecessary expenses for painting, you can use the provided paint consumption calculator.

Wallpaper painting is an opportunity to transform the interior in any style. The correct preparation and choice of material will guarantee an effective result. Paintable wallpaper can be repainted, which saves money on creative ideas.