In each of the three groups of wallpapers (paper, non-woven and fiberglass) there is a type intended for painting. In this case, two reasonable questions arise. First: "Why do extra work - first glue the wallpaper, then paint them?" Second: "What kind of paint for wallpaper should I buy?" The first question can be answered as follows.
Of course, it is more economical and less labor-consuming to level the surface with subsequent painting. But there is a risk of microcracks on the surfaces of walls and ceilings during shrinkage, especially in new buildings. Therefore, it is better to mask them with wallpaper. The decorative effect created with the help of wallpaper is also important. The ceiling and walls pasted with paper wallpaper give the impression of a homogeneous, seamless surface. White
structural wallpaper with a non-woven base is painted without fail with a relief pattern made of foamed vinyl applied to the front side, as well as the non-woven wallpaper itself. This is done because the surface of such wallpaper is very easy to damage. Therefore, to strengthen the upper layer, it is painted. It is also necessary to stain and glass.
Paint for wallpaper
The stores now have a huge selection of colors. For work, water-borne paints such as acrylic paint for wallpaper, silicone and silicate are used. When buying wallpapers, ask for instructions on them. It indicates what glue to apply for gluing, what paint to paint the wallpaper. Paper wallpapers in rooms where the walls will rarely be exposed to external effects can be painted with acrylic water dispersion paint. She gives a dull whiteness.
Where surface contamination is inevitable, it is best to use acrylic-latex paint. Such a choice will allow creating a high-quality, non-fading, resistant to pollution and moisture penetration hypoallergenic, “breathing” and flawlessly white coating. When adding colors, all kinds of shades are achieved, while the quality of the paint does not change. Applying two thin layers is sufficient. This paint can withstand wet cleaning using detergents up to 5 thousand times. Only water dispersible
latex paint for wallpaper is used for non-woven. The easiest way to stain this type of wallpaper is from the outside when fully dried after gluing. For uniform coloring, you can paint non-woven wallpaper on the back side. Then, on the front side, the structure will remain white, and the interlining - stained.
Other paints for wallpaper for painting
Fiberglass wallpaper can be painted with any paint, including alkyd enamel. It creates a wear-resistant moisture-proof film on the wallpaper, which allows you to repeatedly wash the surface with the use of detergents. Disadvantages of coating from alkyd paints: violation of the indoor climate (complete moisture and air impermeability), toxicity during application and drying. Not recommended for staining wallpapers in residential areas.
When choosing a glass wall, you need to take into account their texture: a slightly expressed one will disappear after applying the paint in several layers. Waterborne dispersion paints are the most environmentally friendly, but less durable. Where you do not need to wash the surface often, this indicator is not so important. The best water-dispersible will be latex-based paint.