How to properly paint the wallpaper?

A few years ago, residents of a large country were forced to be satisfied with the wallpaper, which they were offered in building and hardware stores. But as time went on, the production technologies changed, the usual paper wallpaper was replaced by modern ones. People had the opportunity to paint the wallpaper in the color appropriate to the design.

The production technology of modern wallpaper involves the use of high quality materials.

On a simple wallpaper is not applied special relief. Even if the paper wallpaper is painted, firstly, it will not look aesthetically from the outside, and secondly, the paper will swell and fall off after a short time.

There are three types of wallpaper for painting:

• vinyl;
• glass wallpaper;
• non-woven.

Vinyl wallpapers are made from both paper and non-woven. They can be painted up to ten times. Used in any premises, for kitchens and children's rooms is best to choose washable with a picture.

Glass fiber is made from natural materials - dolomite, lime and quartz sand. Another component that makes up is soda. All these components are applied on a paper base. There are two types of glass wall: single layer and double layer. They withstand more than ten stains. Durable, so can decorate the room for several years. Wash with ordinary brushes and water. Most often they paste over government and office premises.

Non-woven wallpaper have high durability. They are based flizelin - a material that is made from compressed fibers. Foam vinyl is applied over the top, resulting in various patterns. Coloring on a flizelinovy ​​basis keeps more than one year.

It should be noted that in the market you can also find liquid wallpaper for painting.Liquid wallpaper is a relative novelty among building materials. It is more correct to refer them to decorative plaster. On sale are found in the form of dry mixes and diluted concentrates. Liquid wallpaper in dry form before applying to be diluted in water. They consist of safe substances - PVA glue, coloring pigment and base - cellulose flakes. Depending on the colors, silk, dust and spangles can be added to the composition.

Among the advantages of liquid wallpaper can be noted the fact that they hide the irregularities of the walls, cracks and chips. Under them the mold is not formed, they are not colonized by microorganisms. They do not crack and do not come unstuck, as rolled wallpaper. Do not have docking seams, create good thermal insulation. Defective seats are replaced in a few minutes, no need to re-glue the entire room.

As noted earlier, liquid wallpaper does not peel off after painting. The thing is that a diluted solution is applied to the wall, while drawing can be made by hand. A layer of liquid wallpaper contributes to noise reduction, which means that from the entrance or the street extraneous noise will not enter the room.The ease of applying the liquid wallpaper allows you to make repairs to any adult, it does not need special skills and knowledge.

Advantages of vinyl, non-woven and glass fiber wallpaper were partially described in the previous section, and from the minuses one can only note their high cost. Unfortunately, even redecorating flies a pretty penny.

After gluing the wallpaper, the painters-plasterers advise to wait about two days, during this time the wallpaper glue will dry completely, and the wallpaper will be kept tight. If you apply the paint on the same day after pasting the wallpaper, then there is a high probability of the appearance of marks and stains.

For good wallpaper to pick up and high-quality paint. It is not worth saving, because doubtful products can adversely affect health.If the family has allergies or small children, it is desirable that at the time of repair they were not in the room.

Today the most commonly used paints:

• alkyd;
• acrylic;
• water dispersion.

Alkyd paint buy for utility rooms - basements, storage rooms. These paints can harm human and animal health. Oils and resins, which are their part, can disable even an adult healthy man. But they have a number of advantages. They have high saturation, are indifferent to humidity, do not deteriorate under the action of ultraviolet.

Their lifespan is only five years, they are easily flammable, so their application near an open flame is undesirable. The cost of acrylic paints is very low.

In the composition of water-dispersion paints there are no harmful substances, so they are suitable for city apartments. A huge choice of colors will allow you to choose the color to any interior.

Latex paint on water-dispersion acrylic base paint mainly non-woven relief wallpaper and glass wall-paper.It dries in a few hours, has no specific odors. Recommended for painting bedrooms, kitchens and living rooms, but in the bathroom it will not work.

Latex paint based on water will last more than one year. Its elasticity is achieved by specially designed substances. In the store, it is found in a universal white color, other colors are obtained by diluting it immediately before application.

Acrylic paints are suitable for city apartments, country houses and office premises. They buy such paints even for kindergartens. There are no harmful chemicals in their composition, but the price, respectively, is high for acrylic paints.

Acrylic paint on a water basis is intended for non-woven wallpaper. It stands out among competitors for its rich colors that do not fade over the years of operation. It can be applied to paper wallpaper and glass fiber wallpaper.

Aqueous emulsion paint does not contain any harmful chemical components, therefore it is used in residential premises of commercial and domestic purposes. Wallpaper after painting has moisture resistance, they can be washed, they do not emit odor.Aqueous emulsion paint can paint the kitchen, bathrooms and swimming pools due to silicone-based.

As for the liquid wallpaper, their mixtures in advance have certain dyes. Some experts recommend to paint the wall before applying the liquid wallpaper. To do this, use oil paint. Spots in this case do not appear, the saturation of shades increases, and the surface is leveled. To make the textured wall stand out against the main background, there is a design solution: before applying the liquid wallpaper, paint the walls in bright, exotic colors.

Remember that in cases when the walls are already painted in the room, for example, magnetic paint was used, before the next step, wallpapering, you need to “highlight” this place. Otherwise, unpleasant divorces will appear under the wallpaper. In order to preserve the magnetization effect, the paint should be applied about five times, and the wallpaper should not be very thick. The next paint coat is applied only after the previous one has dried. Therefore, liquid wallpaper is best suited for magnetic paint.

And now let's talk a little about the features of paints. If the paint has no gloss, it is matte.It is best applied in a larger area. Semi-matt looks great in the bedrooms, and gloss paint - in rooms where the sunlight will allow you to beat the interior.

Using a water-based lacquer, you can increase the mechanical strength of wallpaper, their water resistance. But it is necessary to take into account the disadvantages of this event. Glitter will "reveal" all the irregularities, the process itself is laborious, you need to be patient. Varnish contributes to the change of the basic shade, but at the same time such wallpapers are well washed.

Paint consumption will primarily depend on the varieties of wallpaper, and in the second - on the varieties of the paint itself. Paper wallpaper, unlike glass fiber, absorbs more moisture, which means it will need much more paint. On average, a liter of acrylic paint lasts for 5 square meters. m. But, if you apply the paint in several layers, it will lead to an increase in consumption.

Before you go to the construction market, it is necessary to make measurements. Balcony blocks and doorways do not need to be considered.If furniture is installed in the room, for example, a wall or a wardrobe, which is not planned to be rearranged, then the wall behind this furniture can be not painted - this will significantly save money.

It is best to use a roller to apply paint to the wallpaper, this will save time on work and reduce paint consumption. Rollers come in several types, fur and foam rubber are suitable for painting directly. Velor and polyacrylic rollers are used for other tasks.

Masking tape will be required for applying different strips and patterns, thanks to it there will be no spikes, and the drawing will be even. By the way, you need to remove it very carefully so as not to tear it along with the paint.

The roller is not suitable for painting small parts, so it is best to use a brush. Brushes, as well as rollers, must be carefully squeezed before applying so that uneven layers are not obtained.

It is necessary to dilute the paint in an unnecessary container - in an old plastic bucket or a large container from mayonnaise. After all, after all the work is completed, this capacity will need to be thrown out, unfortunately, it is almost impossible to clean it.

Plastic bath is a specially invented device for painting walls. A small amount of paint is poured into the niche, and the upper part of the bath allows you to squeeze out the excess.

For some cases you may need varnish and color. About varnish has already been written earlier, and with the help of color schemes, you can create different colors. Kohler is most suitable for non-woven wallpaper. By adding colors with the right colors to the white paint, you can modify the interior beyond recognition.

Using a stencil, you can put on the wallpaper special drawings, patterns and inscriptions. "Pictures" are obtained at a highly artistic level, even in a person who does not have professional education in this field.

With this tool it is easier to make the surface uniform.

First of all, it is desirable to prime the walls, and only then glue the wallpaper. Primed walls will allow the wallpaper to hold on for a long time, and in addition the primer will even out the walls. Acrylic or PVA-based glue primer is most suitable for residentialpremises.

When all the tools are prepared, and the wallpaper is already pasted, the next stage of repair is to be done - their painting.

Preparation of wallpaper for painting includes the following steps:

• Removing dust from the surface. A vacuum cleaner or a dry cotton rag or a napkin is best for this.
• Removing adhesive residue. Especially glue can occur in the joints.

It is desirable to lay cellophane or plastic film on the floor. If you use old newspapers, they can absorb excess paint, and the laminate or linoleum at the same time will be stained.

All furniture, household appliances and electronics should be removed from the territory of the room. Batteries, ventilation grilles and window sills should be protected from paint. They are pasted with masking tape and baseboards.

Proper painting of old and "freshly glued" wallpaper on the wall with a roller with your hands begins with the selection of the tool. It should be remembered that when using a roller with a long nap, the best painting effect is achieved. Such a roller reaches even the most inaccessible places of the decorative layer.

Foam rollers can remove excess paint from the “tops” of the layer.Directly for painting, they will not fit, they will leave bubbles behind. For the same purpose, you can use the velor roller.

It is more expedient to make a test before the main painting. To do this, select less visible areas of the wall. You can thus practice in the application technique, in strength and in uniformity.

Water-dispersion paint is diluted with a small amount of water, it becomes thinner. This paint is easiest to apply to the wallpaper, and reduced consumption.

Initially, a brush passes through all the corners, the joints between the walls and the ceiling or the floor, and then without rest, the rest is painted with a roller. Strongly squeeze the roller is not necessary, the movement should be light and fast. The first layer must be completed before the paint is completely dry, otherwise the transitions and joints will be visible to the eye.

On the textured wallpaper should be applied two layers of paint. The second layer must be undiluted. The texture contributes to concealing the irregularities of the walls and poor-quality painting, so it should not be broken. No friction, just light paint on the wallpaper.

Before applying the paint, experts recommend stirring it with a stick or a construction mixer.The paint is homogeneous, there are no lumps left. Alternatively, you can use a screwdriver with a whisk.

If you work together, then you need to start from the corners. In the locations of sockets and switches use a brush. Remember that if you apply paint on an already painted part, a double layer is formed, and in the future it is a stain.

The roller needs to be updated periodically: either get unused, or remove excess lint from the old one. To do this, use soapy water, fixes the result in clean water.

The roller is uniformly wetted with chaotic movements along the grid of a plastic bath, the excess paint remains in the bath, and not on the wall. Need to roll up to full impregnation of the roller. If this is not done, unpainted parts are formed on the wall. This procedure must be repeated constantly with the new paint addition, after a while the process will be adjusted and there will be no problems with this.

Painters came up with a special technique of applying paint - W-shaped. The letter is drawn, and then it is painted over and so it is necessary to continue from one corner to another. The main thing is to apply without divorce.But for simplicity, it is enough to paint with paint from the ceiling to the floor.

If the humidity in the room is increased, the drying process can be slowed down. Thanks to this painting can be carried out for more time.

In many cases tinting is required. Adding the necessary tube with a color to white paint, we achieve various color schemes. Do not neglect the instructions. If you overdo it, you can completely spoil the shade or complicate the process of repetition.

By the way, the right colors can be ordered in specialized stores. Thus, the bank with the new paint will always correspond to the previous one, since the paint is diluted with color using special factory technologies, and not “by eye”.

Non-woven wallpaper with a complex texture can be painted on the inside, giving the rolls soak paint. The drawing itself will not be painted and will remain in the original color. In the future, it can be painted with a brush in any color. And on the contrary, it is possible to paint directly the relief pattern with the help of an ordinary kitchen sponge. With light pressure, this effect is achieved.

Painting wallpaper, stuck on the ceiling, by using the stepladder and roller with a large handle. By the way, you can use a spray gun for ceiling work. It is easiest to paint ceiling glazing. All work begins with the corners, and then paint the remaining surface with a roller. It is better to apply paint in two layers, in the first case - parallel to the window, in the second - across.

Although liquid wallpaper can be “freshened up” using a can of paint, but after that the wall will become smooth. Its texture is lost. Partially removing material from the wall will no longer work, only final disassembly is possible.

Combined to paint a bedroom or living room are not solved by many. Some are accustomed to universal colors, others are afraid to ruin the interior with their own hands. And besides, no one will return the money for the mistakes made.

But at the same time, many design solutions provide exactly the combination of different colors in the room. This can be achieved either by pasting with different wallpaper, or painting them in different color shades.

Remember that to date, developed special ways of combining.

You can combine:

• colors similar in color;
• making gradient transitions;
• experimenting with different palettes.

To hide the transitions invented special design solutions. One of them is molding. Moldings are made of safe polymers, easily attached not only to the ceiling, but also to the walls. It is more expedient to use wooden or plaster moldings in rooms where wood furniture predominates most - these can be bedrooms or study rooms. Polyurethane moldings are resistant to moisture, they should be installed in kitchens or in bathrooms. All moldings are attached to the walls with a special glue.

Borders, strips and slats are popular in the design environment - they can be made of both natural and artificial materials. The choice is due only to the design of the room and the financial situation of the customer.

But most often for ordinary apartments used masking tape. It is easily glued and easily dismantled after painting works. Masking tape costs little money, is very durable, it can be used with a wide range of temperatures from heat to bitter cold.

Let us dwell in more detail on the combined methods of painting wallpapers:

• The most challenging is the method called "Accent wall". With this method, not half of the wall is painted in one color, and the other in another. Here we are talking about painting the three walls in one color, and the fourth - in another. Or this method is used in the ornamental allocation of projections - fireplaces, chimneys and stoves.
• Horizontal division most often found in urban apartments, especially in such cases when the lower part of the wall is stucco. Separation can be both in the center and with a considerable margin. The transition is usually decorated with molding.

• In children's rooms or in rooms intended for children, often made inserts from geometric shapes. At first, the whole wall is painted with the chosen color and the figures are marked with the help of masking tape. The second layer, which will differ in color, is applied after the first is completely dry.

• Decades ago was popular gradient staining method walls. To date, the fashion has returned to the gradient. You can paint each wall in its own color or make the transition from dark to light. In the second case, the wall is first painted in one color, and then its part is shaded.
• Stripes, rhombuses and peas are used least often, for their application you can use masking tape or stencil.

Unfortunately, it often happens that after pasting the wallpaper in the room, they need to be repainted to a different color. Suppose you do not like the color or the interior has changed. Or maybe, after a certain time, the last color just starts to bother. There is a reasonable question whether it is possible to repaint the wallpaper and how many times they can be repainted.

Gone are the days when redecorating implied the mandatory plywood wallpaper. Furniture had to be taken out, old wallpaper to tear off, new pokleit. It took a lot of time and effort.

Today, only a certain section of the wall can be repainted in the color you like, and that’s it — the repair is finished.

Manufacturers took care of their customers and produce textured wallpaper, the protrusion which is sufficient to carry out paint work at least five times. Until the drawing is level with the paint. Usually the quantity is indicated on the package, there are specimens intended for re-staining more than ten times.

But to save in this case will not work.

It is important and on what glue they were attached to the wall. If cheap glue was used, then after the wallpaper "gains weight," they will slide off the wall under their own weight.

It should be borne in mind that matte paints clog the pattern, unlike glossy ones, which, on the contrary, emphasize it. It is advisable to use water-based paint, it does not create crusts.

When repainting, you can experiment with colors, so, for example, the combination of dark blue colors with white paint - turns a pastel color. And when mixing yellow and blue paint comes out a green tint. If you mix yellow and red - orange.

Bright or color combinations are obtained by mixing colors of green and red with white paint.You can experiment with children, the main thing, just do not forget what was mixed with what, in order to repeat this color in the future.

Any city apartment starts from the corridor. Even if guests visit very rarely, but the postman, the person checking the meter readings, or the social worker ring the doorbell at least once a month. Therefore, comfort should be created in the hallway, and wallpaper plays a very important role in this.

From a design point of view in the corridor it is best to use light-colored paint, while the room will not look like a storage room. Wall lights and glossy floor will complement the composition.

The second in importance, and therefore no less important is in the apartment living room. Here, guests and households spend most of their time. Rest, tea and night. Therefore, in this room, you need a combination of warm, soothing colors. If the living room is dominated by white, furniture, appliances and electronics, it is better to paint the wallpaper in light shades.

In studio apartments Experts advise to keep a single kitchen and living room design. This combination visually expands the room.

• Concerning kitchens, then in this room is best pokleit washable wallpaper. Even after heavy pollution with droplets of fat or smoke - they are very easy to return to their original appearance. A paint should be used that does not absorb excess odors.
• Bedroom - This is a secluded room, people are mostly in it only at night. If a couple loves to sleep before dinner, the right thing to prefer is dark shades. And if - to rise neither the light nor the dawn - the light. Well-known fact: dark colors without gloss absorb light.

• Original children's room stands out from the whole apartment. Such a room is not ashamed to show both relatives and strangers. Children in such a room will always find something to occupy themselves in the daytime, and calmly fall asleep in the evening. Decorative painting in the apartment makes a certain charm. With its help, you can emphasize the design feature and hide the defects and irregularities of the walls.
• In the old days about wallpapering in the bathroomOne could not even dream. The wallpaper itself was not kept in this wet room, not to mention their painting. They turned yellow, fell off after a short time, but, worst of all, a fungus could form under them. And it is very difficult to withdraw it.

• In a country house, especially on the upper floors, you can glue the wallpaper, including on the ceiling. Such a transition visually raises the height of the room, hides uneven joints and plays with unsightly corners.
• In office or municipal institutionsUsing wallpaper for painting, you can significantly save on subsequent repairs.

The times when we had to re-stick wallpaper every two years have sunk into oblivion. Today it is enough to glue once wallpaper for painting, and you can change their color as many times as you like. At least five, at least ten. The main thing is just to remember that for this you need to buy high-quality building materials.

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