I HAVE PUT TOO MUCH GLUE ON THE WALL, HOW DO I FIX IT?
Gluing well is as important as cutting the wallpaper to the right size or ensuring that it adheres perfectly to the surface. Therefore, it is important to apply the exact amount. The problem arises when too much glue is spread on the wall, as it is easy for small lumps to appear or overflow from the joints.
Sometimes it is inevitable, especially when the first strips of wallpaper are placed. It must be taken into account that the surface to be wallpapered will always absorb part of the adhesive. But until the first strips are placed, it will not be known to what extent. The logical tendency is to apply too much glue on the wall that will then have to be removed one way or another.
How to act if there is too much glue on the wall?
The basic advice is to observe the behavior of the surface as it is glued and do so in not very large quantities. This will be the best way to avoid applying too much glue on the wall. If we see that the support requires more, we will simply have to add it. And, if there is excess, it can be spread over the surface with the brush.
Do not forget that the drying time is long. Therefore, if this excess glue spreads even to the space occupied by other strips, nothing should happen. We will immediately realize how much glue the surface tolerates and we will be able to adjust as necessary to avoid too much glue on the wall.
If there really is a lot left over and we see that there is too much glue on the wall even to extend it, we can always collect the excess with the same glue brush or passing a small spatula over the surface. It is advisable, however, to do it carefully so as not to cause damage to the surface.
What if what happens is that this excess overflows when smoothing and reaches areas where there is no plan to put wallpaper? In that case, what we should do is immediately remove that glue from the wall by wiping it with a cloth slightly moistened with warm water. It will easily remove excess adhesive.
Another problem is that we realize that there is too much glue on the wall when we have already placed the strip of paper. Removing it will not always be the best option. To avoid air bubbles, smooth the surface with a brush, spatula or cloth.
You can always incise this part so that, in addition to the air bubbles, excess glue comes out from the edges if too much glue has really been applied to the wall. Of course, it is advisable to remove it as soon as possible once it appears on the surface with a cloth or sponge.
The importance of good gluing technique
We point out that it is important to observe when the glue tolerates the surface. It is the best way to avoid applying glue to the wall. But other factors must be taken into account. One of them is the preparation of the product. If there are lumps, there will be areas in which it will spread perfectly and others in which there will be excess that will later have to be eliminated.
Another important factor is the brush used to glue. Not just any brush will do. It should always be a specific brush for this. They are somewhat thicker than conventional ones and allow the product to be spread better, thus avoiding areas where there is excess glue on the wall.
Not soaking the bristles along their entire length and making sure to spread the product very well are also tips that should be taken into account to avoid excess glue on the wall that could ruin the finish. By following these recommendations, there will be no problem.
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