HOW TO APPLY GLUE ON THE WALL TO INSTALL WALLPAPER
When installing wallpaper, gluing well is essential to achieve a good finish. It is not just about the paper being perfectly adhered to the walls, but also that bags or wrinkles do not appear. Therefore, it is essential that you take into account some basic tips before applying glue to the wall.
Installing the wallpaper: previous steps
Previously before applying glue to the wall, it is important to be very careful in several aspects. The first of these is choosing the right adhesive. In some cases, to install the wallpaper you will need cellulose glue, in others it will be methyl cellulose glue. It will depend on the type of paper.
The second basic aspect is not to forget that, also depending on the type of paper, the installation process may be different. Sometimes it is enough to apply glue to the wall and sometimes you have to do it also to the back side of the wallpaper. In any of these situations, respecting the rest times before placing the strips is essential.
And, finally, it is necessary to scrupulously follow what the manufacturer indicates when preparing the adhesive. If it is too dense, apply the glue. on the wall it will be more difficult, plus lumps are more likely to remain. But, if it is very liquid, the surface will absorb it excessively and lose its adhesion capacity.
The best technique to apply glue to the wall
Before starting to apply glue to the wall, it is important to have everything perfectly prepared: adhesive ready, a suitable brush, water on hand and the wallpaper already cut into strips ready for installation. The wall, of course, must be in perfect condition, smooth, without imperfections and clean of any trace of dust or dirt.
When everything is ready you can start spreading the glue on the wall. To do this, you should always use a wide brush specifically for this job. The brushes for applying adhesives are wider than those used for painting, which makes the work easier and the glue is perfectly spread.
To apply the glue you must wet the brush well, but without covering the entire length of the bristles. Then you have to spread it so uniform in the area where the strip is to be placed. It is important to cover the entire surface perfectly and make sure that there are no lumps on the wall before installing the wallpaper, since they could be noticeable once it is installed.
Keep in mind, on the other hand, that the adhesive does not dry immediately, so you can always spread glue on the wall on a surface sufficient to put two or even three strips, depending on the difficulty of installing the paper. painted in a specific area. There will also be time to rectify if the paper has not been placed correctly.
If it is necessary to also apply glue to the paper, it must be taken into account that the glue is applied from the center to the ends, focusing on these. Then it is folded from the end towards the center until the adhesive has penetrated the surface and the wallpaper can begin to be installed.
A final step for perfect gluing is carried out once the strip of paper has been placed. If the glue overflows over the edge, the advice is to remove that excess with a damp sponge before continuing with the next strips. Where the strips meet there should always be enough glue, but never too much.
The application of glue on the wall is essential so that when installing the wallpaper it is perfect: well adhered to the surface throughout the entire length and with a perfectly smooth surface. smooth, without bags, wrinkles or deformities.
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