If we talk about the most popular wall decoration in our country, then the undoubted leader in this regard will be ordinary wallpaper. Each owner of his own home should know at least the basic nuances of their sticking. Ultimately, this is not so difficult. Since even a beginner can follow the instructions correctly, we will devote this article to this issue.
You should know that you can stick them both with an overlap, and end-to-end. It all depends not so much on your preferences, but on the thickness of the material itself: if it is thick, then it should only be placed end-to-end on the wall. By the way, you need to start from the nearest window, since in this case the seams between the strips will be less noticeable.
Measure the height of the room should be very carefully. Since it is not so easy to paste wallpaper on most domestic apartments with not very straight ceilings, it is better to measure the height before pasting each strip. Never forget that you need to leave a reserve, otherwise there may be a gap above or below, greatly spoiling the appearance of the room being repaired.
Do not worry about “ownerless” pieces remaining: they are perfect for repairing minor defects and for decorating places above door and window openings. Before you properly glue the wallpaper, you need to soberly assess strength: it is better for beginners not to buy those varieties that require a precise fit of the picture.
Never use dubious glue left over from previous repairs. It should be fresh, and also exactly match the type of finishing material that you are going to use. If the wallpaper is thick, then the adhesive must be applied not only to them, but also to the wall. Having applied the composition, a strip of material is bent in half and left for a couple of minutes. Since it’s not easy for beginners to paste wallpaper correctly, it’s better to practice, since there is a great risk of spoiling a lot of material.
After impregnation, you can begin to work. The most difficult part begins, so it is necessary to follow the typical recommendations: take the plastered piece by the top, unfold the fold (as we said, the wallpaper is folded after applying glue), again fold about 1/3, and the remaining piece is bent so that the front side " looked "on the front side. Such an "accordion" is carefully selected and carried to the place of work. Knowing how to properly glue paper wallpapers, you can just as well do this with their other varieties.
To simplify the fitting of the pieces, it is better to draw a vertical marking on the wall. This is especially convenient when you make repairs in splendid isolation. By the way, it’s very difficult to fit the picture on the corner sections, so it’s better to start
wallpapering from a flat wall.
Having fixed the strip, from the center to its edges you need to carry out with a clean and soft brush, removing air from under the material. After the final fit, you can carefully trim all the excess.
If you do not know how to glue the non-woven wallpaper correctly, then use the same tips: there are no cardinal differences in the process.