What kind of glue for vinyl wallpaper is better?

When planning repair work to be carried out independently, it is necessary to carefully study the features of building and decorative materials in order to carry out the repair program you have planned.

Currently, there are many types of wallpaper, paints, adhesives and many other building accessories. You go to the store, and your eyes run up - you do not know what to choose and how to use it.

Often purchased, fashionable, diverse and popular finishing material for the walls are vinyl wallpaper. They look spectacular, creating an individual design. But many people make a mistake when buying glue, not knowing which is more correct to choose such that the wallpaper does not come off in the first 24 hours.

Trying to choose the right glue, it is important to know what the vinyl wallpaper consists of.

They have a non-woven or paper base - this is the first layer. Paper-based wallpapers are an environmentally friendly material, great for children's rooms and are a budget option. Glue is applied on the wall, as well as on the base, then rolled up so that the wallpaper is saturated with it. This option is more simple and familiar to all of us.

Vinyl on non-woven fabric is more practical, since even a person who has nothing to do with construction can cope with pasting. It is almost impossible to stain it, you can wash it with detergents, if you stick wallpaper in the kitchen. It has the property of stretching when pasting. After that you will notice that the space in the room has visually increased, and also this wallpaper reduces sound conductivity.

To glue the wallpaper you need a butt joint, and glue should be applied only on the walls.

The second layer is the outer side, which is divided into several types.

• Foamed vinyl;
• Smooth vinyl;
• Screen printing;
• Hard vinyl.

Types of glue, which is used for pasting vinyl wallpaper, varied. Glue is selected depending on the base.

You can purchase these types.

• For paper wallpaper;
• Non-woven;
• With indicator;
• Universal;
• For glass fiber;
• Curb.

Emit glues on starch, methylcellulose, methylhydroxyethylcellulose, mixed,

• Glue on starch absolutely not harmful to your respiratory system, diluted with plain tap water, applied to the wall and wallpaper with an ordinary brush. Enough budget option does not leave marks and perfectly washed off the floor and other surfaces. Can be used for both paper and non-woven base. The only downside is the presence of lumps.
• Glue on methylcellulose possesses more reliable and strong fixation on any surface. Its cost is much higher than that of glue on starch. It is composed of impurities resins. When applied to the walls more econoen, it can be quickly prepared for the pasting process, leaves no residue, resistant to temperature effects. Fits all kinds of basics.

• Mixed adhesives contain starch and methylcellulose.Possess high adhesive properties, lack of smell, evenly diluted, without lumps. Unfortunately, this glue is not stored for a long time and quickly deteriorates.
• Glue on methylhydroxyethylcellulose expensive for budget repair. It has unique fixing properties due to the combination of substances and impurities. It can even be applied on cement. The great advantage is that it is moisture resistant.
• Glue with indicator. The indicator has any composition to which the coloring matter is added. It is acquired in order to see the uniform distribution of the glue when smearing the walls and wallpaper. Usually the indicator is pink or blue, it is neutralized when it dries.

Sales leaders are manufacturers in France, Germany, England and Russia.

• French top construction firms - Kleo, Quelyd.
• German brands - Metylan, “Moment Vinyl” from Henkel, Pufas Euro 3000 Special vinil, Pufas, Dufa Tapetenkleister.
• Russian quality manufacturers - Quality.
• English inexpensive glue is produced by Exclusive, Axton, TD 2000.

When choosing it is important to take into account the features of your chosen wallpaper.

According to online reviews, there are 5 of the best wallpaper adhesives for vinyl options.

• Kleo. Quality, which comes first, it consists of starch and antifungal substances. He leaves no traces on the wallpaper, well diluted with warm water and does not leave lumps and clots. It has a good bonding effect. Goods in diluted form can be applied with any brushes. It is well washed off, does not leave behind itself marks. If you have dissolved a lot of glue, you can not worry, it will not dry quickly. There are a large number of types of adhesives of this company, which are designed for ultra-thin wallpaper, glass wall paper, paper, for painting, corrugated and many other types.
• Pufas. Rather popular, environmentally friendly material without impurities. When stirring also does not leave clots. It is applied easily and without a trace. It is suitable for gluing vinyl wallpaper on non-woven base.

• Metylan. Everyone knows, thanks to advertising. Suitable for work on any surface of the walls, has antifungal additives and a pink indicator. Suitable for paper-based wallpapers. Hypoallergenic, leaves no traces, divorces without clots, has a strong fixation.
• "Moment". Universal, suitable for all types of wallpaper.It protects the walls from mold. Economical option. It has a high adhesive effect, and there is also no unpleasant smell.
• "Quelyd special vinyl". Less well known in our market. You can use this product for heavy wallpaper on non-woven fabric. It is long stored in the diluted form, it is easily applied to the surface, but it is expensive. Suitable for pasting rooms with high viscosity. The only drawback is that the indicated numbers on the box do not correspond to the consumption. Designed for gluing metallized, cork wallpaper.

Usually the manufacturer writes on the box, how many rolls of glue box is designed. For example, the packaging is designed for 6 rolls, 14 rolls, or even 30 rolls. Do not believe, rather, this is just an advertising move that should not be taken into account.

To calculate how much glue is needed for pasting rooms with a wallpaper, you need to act like this: on average, one package is enough for 20-25 square meters. m surface of non-ideal, that is, uneven walls. For example, on a room of 12-15 square meters. m with a ceiling height of 2.50-2.60 m takes about one and a half packs.

Before use, look at the expiration date of the adhesive and make sure that it is not expired, also read on the box how to dilute the product.

Place the product, preferably in an enamel container, prepare the required amount of warm water with a temperature of about 25 degrees.

Then gradually fill the glue, and at this time stir it. Stir so that there are no lumps and clots. You must have a homogeneous solution and a liquid consistency.

After letting the glue stand for about 7-10 minutes, and then re-mix it. For heavy wallpaper glue on the consistency should be thicker than usual.

First you need to prepare the walls. Vinyl wallpaper glued to smooth surfaces without rough edges. Well remove the remnants of old wallpaper, as the new material is thin, and through it all the bumps will be visible. It is best to put all the surfaces before pasting the wallpaper.

Be sure to pass the surface of the walls with a primer, it reacts with glue, gives a more reliable grip to the wallpaper.

The technique is as follows:

• Cover the surface with a primer;
• Leave to dry;
• Then sand the surface;
• Walk through the primer again.

Instead of a primer mixture can be used highly diluted adhesive material. The main rule is to apply the glue in a uniform layer, from the middle to the edges, the wallpaper after the application of glue can not be stretched, the wallpaper should be glued to the wall from top to bottom.

Vinyl wallpaper on a paper basis will require a greater consumption of glue, as manufacturers advise to apply the product both on the material and on the walls. Apply it with a special brush on a certain piece of wallpaper, then fold them in half so that the wallpaper can be soaked at the time of pasting. Cover the wall with glue before proceeding directly to the pasting wallpaper. Wallpaper gluing the joint to the joint, remove excess glue with a dry soft cloth.

Vinyl wallpaper on non-woven base does not require the application of glue. The manufacturer recommends applying it either on the wall or on the wallpaper.

Approximately the work you have done will dry for about two to three hours.The temperature in the room should be about 20-23 degrees, also do not forget about the humidity, it should be average, in no case not low, as this can increase the drying time. But you shouldn’t allow after two or three hours to open all the doors and windows for ventilation, as you can accidentally spoil all the work you have done.

After pasting wallpaper, it often happens that a certain amount of glue remains, if you have bred it, so to speak, with a margin.

In such cases, you need to take care of the safety of the adhesive.

• First of all, tightly oilcloth cover the container so that the solution does not have contact with air, this will shorten the drying time of the glue.
• It is also recommended to put it in a dark, not very wet place, preferably at a lower temperature so that microorganisms do not get divorced in the glue and it is not rotten.
• Usually the diluted product is stored for about one or one and a half weeks. It is important to know the specifics of the manufacturer of the glue, some companies write on the package how much the substance can be stored in diluted form.
• If the solution is not so much, then pour it into a jar, close the lid tightly and put it in the refrigerator, so it will be stored for a longer time. If this substance is packed in a vacuum package, then you can store it for about three months.

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