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How to glue liquid wallpaper on the ceiling, wall, video
Not so long ago, liquid wallpaper appeared on the market of finishing materials. Among their advantages are naturalness, ease of care, original appearance. In this article, we will show you how to glue liquid wallpaper yourself.
The miracle novelty raises many questions. For example:
- What is Liquid Wallpaper? It is a plastic mixture of fibers (cellulose, silk, cotton), dyes, small wallpaper materials and an adhesive. In their composition, they can contain mica, sparkles, decorative threads (gold or silver). After application, the material resembles a fabric.
- Can liquid wallpaper be glued to drywall? You can, you just need to pay attention to the thickness of the sheets. The smaller it is, the greater the risk of deformation of drywall from exposure to moisture. In addition, the entire surface will have to be putty, and not just the joints. Otherwise, the putty will stand out and spoil the aesthetics of the walls.
- Should you apply liquid wallpaper to your paint? You can, if it’s white. Any paint of any other shade will have to be removed, as the color of liquid wallpaper may change.
- How long does liquid wallpaper dry? About a couple of days. The process takes place in a natural way, and no additional devices are needed.
Knowing all these nuances, you can easily cope with the repair.
How to glue liquid wallpaper on the wall?
Liquid wallpaper must be applied immediately, at a time. The process consists of 3 stages:
- Preparing the walls. It is necessary to remove the remnants of old wallpaper, all metal parts. For example, nails. If they cannot be removed from the wall, the caps will have to be painted with oil paint. Otherwise, rust stains may appear on the wallpaper.
- Preparation of the solution. Stir the mixture well in a container with warm water with a drill mixer. Leave on for 20 minutes and stir again. Its consistency should resemble thick sour cream.
- Wallpaper application. Check out a visual example in the video. Take a little of the mixture and roll it over the wall surface. There should be no sharp boundaries between the areas. Try to make them flow smoothly into each other.
Not sure how to stick liquid wallpaper on the ceiling? The process is similar. But for convenience, you can take a spray gun. The finishing time will be shortened. And try to make the desired texture with a special structured roller 5 hours after applying the solution.
If there is high humidity in the room, it is necessary to protect the surface with acrylic varnish. It is applied in 3 layers. Each layer dries for 2 hours.
Make your home stylish, trendy and cozy with liquid wallpaper.