Vinyl wallpaper on a paper basis is widely used for finishing the premises from the middle of the twentieth century. Due to a wide variety of color options, as well as used drawings, these wallpapers are one of the most sought after wall decoration materials.
Composition of vinyl wallpaper on paper basis
In total, two types of vinyl wallpaper are distinguished: on a non-woven basis and on paper. The latter are a layer of paper on which a layer of vinyl is applied. Such a composition predetermined the advantages and disadvantages of such a coating.
The main advantages of vinyl wallpapers are high strength and resistance to abrasion. Such wallpaper can be operated much longer than conventional paper options. Their thickness is usually sufficient to cover the small flaws of the wall, especially if you use foamed vinyl wallpaper on a paper base. Also, an undeniable advantage of such wallpapers is the widest range of colors and patterns, so that each apartment can be purchased the appropriate option. Different methods of applying vinyl coating have generated the following types of similar wallpapers: silkscreen , compact vinyl, heavy vinyl, and wallpaper with embossing.
The main disadvantage of vinyl wallpaper on paper basis is that such a coating does not let air in at all, that is, it disrupts the natural ventilation of the room. Because of this, vinyl wallpaper is not recommended for use in bedrooms, bathrooms, as well as children's rooms. The damage of vinyl paper-based wallpaper can be expressed in the fact that in a room with disturbed ventilation, a fungus or mold can begin to grow, and some substances that influence the development of allergic reactions may accumulate. However, now scientists are actively working on improving the production process of vinyl wallpaper, for example, they offer to apply a special film equipped with micropores, which will be responsible for normal gas exchange. Other disadvantages of this finishing material are related to the properties of its base, that is, paper. Compared to the non-woven base, the paper is less durable, slightly swollen and stretched under the influence of glue, and the paper substrate requires greater care and caution when gluing such wallpaper.
How to paste vinyl wallpaper on paper basis?
Despite the fact that these wallpapers are thick enough, thick and can cover some of the disadvantages of the walls, all the same you need to take care of bringing the wall surface in order before working with the wallpaper. So, if there are old wallpaper, they must be removed, fresh walls should be primed with special compounds. Before gluing vinyl wallpaper, it is necessary to level the surface of the wall and fill in large cracks and unnecessary openings. Further on the wall it is necessary to apply a primer for wet walls and allow it to dry out.
After that, you need to carefully consult the instructions, prepare glue for vinyl wallpaper. When working indoors, the necessary humidity and temperature requirements must be maintained, usually information on them is on the wallpaper package. Screws can cause heavy wallpaper to peel from the wall.
Adhesives for vinyl wallpaper are usually applied to the wall. This allows the paper base to swell and deform less. On the wallpaper itself, the adhesive is applied only in the case of working in hard-to-reach places. After gluing the first strip, the rest are glued into the joint to it without leaving any gaps between the webs. It is important to work carefully here, since the paper base practically does not leave the possibility to peel off the canvas and paste it again as needed. After gluing it is necessary to thoroughly smooth the surface of the wallpaper, removing all the air bubbles and getting rid of wrinkles.
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