WHAT IS THE BEST WALLPAPER ADHESIVE? TYPES
The glue to apply the wallpaper is essential to achieve good results during and after installation. In addition to facilitating the placement work, it must behave well with the paper while it dries. That is why it is important to know the varieties that exist and make the appropriate choice.
Although it may seem quite difficult, in reality, when buying you can find the glues for wallpaper perfectly differentiated. In the product labeling, you can find all the necessary specifications. You can also ask the supplier if you want to resolve any doubts.
Varieties of glue for gluing paper that you can find on the market
These are all types of glue that you can find in specialized stores.
Cellulose glue
It is the most common option to place any type of paper. In its composition, the main element is cellulose (hence its name) and it usually appears in powder form (which needs to be mixed with water for its preparation). It can be mixed with vinyl glue to obtain a product with greater grip.
Among the characteristics of cellulose glue, it stands out that it achieves a very professional finish when installing the wallpaper. But perhaps the most valued thing is that it is easy to remove. Basically, you only need water to make it disappear, which allows a lot of versatility in decorating changes. Mostly paper-based wallpaper is used.
Methyl cellulose glue
In this case it is made with methyl cellulose, which is a derivative of cellulose that is found naturally in plants and algae. Its main characteristic is that it has an even thicker texture, making it which provides great grip to hold the wallpaper. It is the best option if you want to install TNT wallpaper.
It is also usually sold in powder form that needs to be mixed with water for application. You can play with different thicknesses depending on the characteristics of the wall on which the paper is going to be placed. It has great durability and can withstand heavier papers. A highly trusted adhesive that provides great results. The best thing is the finish it achieves in the joints.
Other aspects to take into account when choosing glue
As we have already explained, glues usually come in powder form to make a mixture that must then be applied. You can also find liquid formats that are very useful as they facilitate installation by avoiding lumps and clumps.
There are universal glues that are advertised as useful for installing any type of wallpaper. With these products you can run the risk that it will not be enough for the model you have chosen, so it is better to make sure you have the perfect specific glue.
It is necessary that when using the glue you know the characteristics of the paper well. For example, TNT wallpaper is already glued so you will only have to use the adhesive on the wall. Thinner papers have worse behavior when drying the glue and wrinkles may appear later. That's why it's better to use a softer adhesive.
You must make sure to distribute the glue well over the surface when applying the wallpaper. Above all, it is important that the joints are well glued. They are the areas that most support the tension of the wallpaper fibers and that is why they must be well supported.
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