Such finishing material as non-woven wallpaper will suit even the most demanding customer. Their thickened structure perfectly masks small flaws on the walls. For this reason, no special surface preparation is required. Non-woven wallpaper can be attributed to a two-layer type of coating, consisting of a substrate and an external decorative layer. The backing is made from interlining, which is made from pressed textile fibers. This material got its name due to the substrate. And the composition of the external decorative coating includes finely porous vinyl, giving it a certain texture and color. The non-woven base is stronger than paper, so this type of wallpaper is very competitive.
Characteristic properties of non-woven wallpaper
- When sticking non-woven wallpaper on the surface, you do not need to apply glue to the wallpaper, but only to the walls or ceiling. For this reason, the repair time is reduced, the quality characteristics of the finish increase as a result of a quick and correct fit of the sheets during gluing.
- This type of coating perfectly masks various defects and small irregularities on the surface of the walls. In the process of sticking, these wallpapers do not deform and do not form bubbles. They are glued to any kind of surface.
- Non-woven wallpaper is an excellent material for new buildings, as they are not afraid of minor cracks that form when a new building shrinks.
- The list of their advantages includes hygiene, air permeability, resistance to direct sunlight, and the absence of toxic compounds in the composition.
- Non-woven wallpaper can also be used for painting. There are two types of coating for painting: painted and unpainted. Very often they are given pastel shades ─ blue, pink, light green. When choosing such “toned” wallpapers, you need to apply paint with caution, since the shade of paint may differ from what was originally intended. This kind of wall covering can be repainted several times, while re-painting does not affect the strength properties and texture.
The specifics of non-woven wallpaper
The material is glued according to the usual technology:
- prepare the surface;
- cut canvases;
- perform the gluing process.
What to pay attention to?
- The surface color must be uniform. The non-woven base has a transparent texture, and if the color of the surface of the wall itself differs in different places, this may appear at the end of the work. When painting, this defect is easily eliminated.
- A special glue is used for pasting non-woven wallpaper.
- Non-woven wallpaper is not recommended to be washed; a vacuum cleaner is used for cleaning.
Stages of pasting non-woven wallpaper
Preparatory stage
At the initial stage, it is necessary to study the instructions for the wallpaper, where the manufacturer indicates their type, expiration date, operating conditions and all the subtleties of gluing. The technique for gluing paper and vinyl coatings is somewhat different from non-woven stickers, since this material has its own characteristics.
Cooking Tools
- building level;
- roulette;
- roller with a long pile;
- spatula made of plastic with a flexible edge;
- small metal spatula;
- brush or roller for smoothing glued wallpaper;
- cutting knife;
- 2 buckets: one for glue, another for water;
- foam sponge;
- marking pencil.
Preparing the walls
At the stage of preparing the walls for gluing, we remove old coatings from the wall, eliminate defects and old paint. Then a primer is applied to the surface.
Non-woven wallpaper has smooth edges, so they can be glued end-to-end. For exact observance of vertical lines when gluing, it is necessary to first perform the marking.Since the pasting process starts from the corner of the room, you need to measure 1 meter from the corner using a level and draw a line of reference.
Wallpaper preparation
It is best to cut blanks at once to the entire room. Difficulties in cutting depend on the pattern. Before cutting, it is necessary to clarify the height of the wall by taking measurements at different points.
Wallpaper with a pattern has a special pictogram on the label, which specifies the size of the fit. When marking, carefully follow the pattern, shifting the workpiece if necessary. Otherwise, you will have to glue the missing pieces at the top or bottom.
Having spread a plastic film on the floor, we proceed to cutting. The roll is rolled face down, a certain size is measured, and a notch is made with a knife. The roll is bent along the notch so that the edges of the cloth match. Then the roll is cut along the fold line. When cutting the next canvas, you need to track the fit of the pattern.
What glue to choose?
When choosing an adhesive, preference should be given to a special adhesive designed for this type of coating. Special glue comes in two varieties: for light and heavy wallpaper.
The preparation technology is as follows: taking the required amount of water, pour glue powder into it slowly, stirring constantly. The mixture should stand for some time, after which it is stirred again.
pasting process
Diluted glue is evenly applied to the wall surface with a special roller or wide brush. Excess glue must be removed with a damp sponge, as traces may remain when it dries. The first canvas is placed strictly along a vertical line, gradually leveling and removing air and excess glue with a wallpaper roller or spatula.
With a flat surface of the material, it is better to use a plastic spatula, and for a textured one - with a roller.
The excess is cut off with a knife and a metal spatula. The next canvas is applied end-to-end to the previous one. The joints are carefully smeared and ironed.
Holes for sockets and switches are cut out after gluing the canvas. To do this, remove the plastic case from the devices, de-energize them, and at the end of gluing, install them in place.
The main ways to care for non-woven wallpaper
Non-woven wallpaper is easy to use. When dirty, they are cleaned with a cloth or vacuumed. If the coating for painting has been painted with waterproof paint, then a damp cloth or sponge can be used for cleaning.
So, non-woven wallpaper: consider the advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages:
- a dense base makes it possible to mask minor flaws on the wall;
- fire safety;
- with a non-woven base, the walls can breathe, since these wallpapers pass air well;
- easy to stick, do not tear and do not elongate;
- in the process of gluing, you need to spread only the surface - a wall or ceiling;
- the top layer does not absorb dust, which is a significant plus for allergy sufferers and people with asthma;
- easy to care for: can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner or a rag;
- the top layer has an increased resistance to fading, as well as paint;
- with a coating for painting, you can quickly refresh the interior;
- the non-woven base is easily separated from the walls, so the next repair does not take a long time to clean the walls from the previous coating.
Flaws:
- the decorative top layer is subject to mechanical damage;
- material with a volumetric texture is often contaminated, so it must be systematically cleaned with a vacuum cleaner or a rag;
- the material for painting must be additionally painted, however, with subsequent repairs this will become more of an advantage;
- high-quality non-woven wallpaper cost a lot.
Following all the recommendations, you can easily and quickly paste over the room with non-woven wallpaper. Compliance with the above rules depends on the quality appearance and durability of the coating.
