Wallpaper Kleo glue: application tips
Wallpaper glue Kleo is one of the most sought-after and recognizable products in the European market of finishing materials. It is made by the famous French company Ascott Group, which specializes in the production of sealant, foam and wallpaper glue. The company's products are of high quality and affordable price, and therefore is very popular and growing demand.
Benefits
Wallpaper glue Kleo is a leader in the Russian and European markets.
The high purchaseability of the product is due to the following advantages:
- Antiseptic effect due to the presence of special additives that prevent the occurrence of fungus and mold, as well as prevent the occurrence and spread of pathogens.Due to this quality, the company's products are recommended for use in children's and medical institutions;
- The absence of harmful chemical compounds in the composition glue ensures its complete safety. Kleo does not have an unpleasant smell and can be used for pasting children's rooms and bedrooms;
- Universality of glue due to the possibility of its use in the installation of any type of wall covering: vinyl, non-woven, fiberglass, textile and paper. In the process of stickers guaranteed a complete absence of stains on the front side of the wallpaper and their quick drying;
- Easy to prepare solution. Glue is easy to dilute. Mixing time is 3-5 minutes. The process does not require special knowledge and skills. The flakes are filled with water and thoroughly mixed;
- The shelf life of the finished solution is 10 days and is the longest shelf life in comparison with adhesives from other manufacturers. In dry form, the mixture can be stored for 5 years from the date of production.
Species
Kleo glue is available in a wide range, where each model is designed for a specific type of wallpaper.Products differ in cost, composition of the dry mixture, purpose and duration of preparation. In total, there are fourteen types of glue, each of which has its own special, unique qualities.
Before proceeding to the choice of composition, it is necessary to become familiar with its characteristics and functional features.
- "Kleo Optima". This glue is designed for paper wallpaper. It is reliable in operation, easy to breed, completely harmless and odorless. On the preparation of the composition takes about three minutes.
- "Kleo Smart" Used for vinyl wall stickers and has a reinforced formula. Cooking time is seven minutes. The composition includes a special starch and antifungal additives. A variation of this model "Smart-indicator" has in its composition phenolphthalein, which has the ability to change color upon drying. This allows you to accurately determine the time of complete drying of the canvas.
- "Kleo Extra" - a particularly durable adhesive for non-woven base wallpaper that can hold a heavy and bulky canvas on the wall. It has a transparent texture, because absolutely not noticeable on the front surface of the wallpaper.The glue dries quickly, so that the color of non-woven coating can begin after a couple of hours after installation.
- "Kleo Ultra" - the strongest glue from all presented ruler. It is designed for glass fiber, heavy non-woven models and textile fabrics. Breeding time is five minutes.
- "Kleo Kids" - specially developed glue with a neutral pH-composition and recommended for use in children's rooms. It is absolutely safe for health, has no smell and does not contain harmful components.
- "Kleo deluxe" - consists of primer and glue flakes. The primer is made from modified starch and special stabilization additives, and the adhesive mass is made from methylcellulose, starch, and antiseptic additives. The technology of using this brand is distinguished by the fact that before installing the wallpaper it is necessary to make a primer of the wall. This allows you to improve its adhesion to the canvas and improves the quality of the work performed.
- "Kleo ultra" is a ready-made composition of thick consistency, used for any kind of heavy wall paintings. Suitable for ceiling wrapping. Consists of specialized additives, polyvinyl acetate and aqueous solution. Apply the product with a spatula.Not recommended for use at temperatures below 10 degrees.
- "Kleo Strong" created for fastening the joints, used in case of detection of mounting defects and for fixing unstuck sections. It consists of a polyvinyl acetate component and acrylic, due to which it has high adhesion and a thick consistency. The composition is placed in a tube that prevents spreading and provides ease of application. Glue has a low temperature resistance, so its freezing is prohibited.
- "Kleo Curb Adhesive" consists of inorganic alkali, PVA and sodium phosphate. When working with it is recommended to use rubber gloves and goggles. Suitable for all types of borders, allows you to adjust the location of elements and does not spread.
- "Kleo Photo" designed for sticker photo wallpaper, having a slippery and smooth surface. Ideally holds a cloth on a wall, does not leave spots on a front surface and quickly dries.
- "Kleo Total 70" - universal composition suitable for any type of wallpaper, with high adhesive qualities and ease of use. Glue does not leave yellow spots and is suitable for translucent wallpaper.
- "Kleo Nature" - a specialized tool designed to stick bamboo cloths and cork wall covering.
- "Kleo Line Special" - glue with a reinforced formula, having a base of methylcellulose and ensuring reliable fixation of the canvas. Can be used for any type of wallpaper.
- "Kleo Professional" - a professional tool, which includes methylcellulose, antiseptic additives and starch. Allows you to perform any kind of pasting premises and combines the best qualities of other models.
Instructions for use
Before proceeding to the breeding of glue, it is necessary to calculate the area of the glued surface and determine the desired volume of the composition. In order to know the consumption of glue, you need to read the information specified by the manufacturer. For example, a pack of "Ultra" weighing 250 g is enough for pasting an area of 25 square meters. Packaging "Optima" will be enough to finish thirty squares of light wallpaper, and 25 square meters. m - heavy.
With a pack of "Kids" you can do for mounting 4-5 rolls, and using Smart you can stick 7-9 rolls with one package. The most voluminous pack of the model "Total 70". It has a weight of 500 grams and will allow to paste over 60 square meters.
After determining the right amount of glue, it is necessary to proceed with its breeding.This will require a capacious plastic or enameled container with a volume of at least five liters. It should be poured the right amount of water and begin to fall asleep dry mixture. It is recommended not to pour in the middle of the tank, but closer to the edges, while stirring with a wooden stick.
If you have a drill with a nozzle-blade or construction mixer, it is better to use them. This will help to get a more homogeneous solution in a short period of time and will not allow the hands to get tired.
In the absence of a specialized construction power tool is allowed to use a conventional household mixer.
At the end of the process it should be thoroughly rinsed with warm water using a liquid dishwashing detergent. After preparation, it is recommended to leave the glue for 3-7 minutes. Then you need to once again mix the composition and you can proceed to installation.
It is necessary to apply glue on a cloth with the help of a roller or a wide brush, and the use of a roller ensures faster application and an even distribution of the composition. The prepared solution is applied both on the wallpaper and on the wall surface.If there are no antiseptic additives among the components of the glue, it is recommended to pre-treat the wall with “Kleo Pro Anti-Mold” compound.
Reviews
Kleo wallpaper glue is well known to domestic consumers, it is quite popular and has a lot of positive reviews. Buyers note a large range of products and the ability to choose the composition for any type of wall covering on the modern market of finishing materials. Attention is drawn to the low cost, excellent quality, ease of breeding composition and installation.
It also indicates the presence of antiseptic additives that eliminate the risk of fungus and mildew. The disadvantages include more than what is indicated on the box, the consumption of funds, the ungluing of the joints and the very rapid drying on the wall, which creates the need for a secondary application of the composition.
Kleo Wallpaper Glue is the perfect combination of price and quality. Competent choice of the model and proper preparation of the composition will ensure reliable fixation of wall paintings and will allow you to make a quality repair yourself.
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