HOW TO REMOVE EXCESS GLUE FROM JOINTS?
When applying wallpaper, one of the most important, and sometimes also most difficult, aspects is applying the correct amount of adhesive. It's about using enough so that the paper sticks perfectly to the wall, but without overflowing the edges. However, sometimes it is not calculated correctly and there is no choice but to remove the excess glue from the joints.
Although it may not be complicated, it is important to be very careful, especially with certain types of wallpaper. And it is also advisable to do it immediately. If the excess glue from the joints dries, it will not only be more complicated to remove, but it could damage the paper in the process.
Remove excess glue from the joints step by step
The adhesive for wallpapering has the advantage of slow drying. This means there is time to remove the excess glue from the joints. Even so, it is best not to wait and to eliminate the surplus once the strip of paper is placed, before putting on the next one.
Doing it is simple, but it is advisable to take some precautions, since not all papers are the same. When these withstand humidity without problems, the ideal is to use a damp cloth to remove excess glue from the joints. It is important that it does not release lint. If you don't have one on hand, a well-wrung sponge can do the trick.
Another recommendation is to moisten them only in water. Removing excess glue from the joints when it has not yet dried does not require anything else. If any solvent product is used, the paper may be damaged.
As for the technique, you must wipe very carefully, making sure to drag the tail out of the strip if the next one has not already been placed. After each use, the cloth or sponge must be rinsed well before repeating the process. If this is not done, it could cause stains with the adhesive that you intend to remove.
If the excess glue from the joints appears between already placed strips, it is not advisable to drag the cloth or sponge. In that case what should be done is remove the adhesive by gently Gently tap so that the cloth absorbs it. Then, simply dry the surface with the same procedure.
This last way of removing excess glue from the joints is also suitable for papers that do not tolerate humidity. To remove that protruding adhesive, you will have to use a dry, highly absorbent paper and apply it in light touches to prevent it from spreading over the surface.
Why should we remove the queue as soon as possible?
Excess glue at the joints can mean that the finish is not perfect once the wallpaper has been applied. In addition, there is a possibility that once dry it will be perceived in the form of shine on the edges. But that's just one reason to remove overflow immediately.
The other is that not all papers can be removed later. If they are papers that resist humidity, that excess glue from the joints can be removed later by wetting it for a while. bit. But in other types of papers it cannot be done. And, in any case, it is not recommended either, since when trying to remove it you can accidentally lift the seal.
Removing excess glue from the joints while it is still wet only takes a few seconds. In return, the wallpaper will be perfectly placed and without stains or remains of any kind.
At Al&Mabi we offer you wallpapers in countless designs, so you can dress your home to your liking. But remember that placement is important to achieve a perfect finish. Keep our advice in mind and the result will be spectacular.
