How to glue wallpaper correctly?

Step-by-step instructions for gluing

Before you start wallpapering, it is important to make sure that you have completed all the preparatory steps. We have outlined everything you need in our articles, so we recommend that you read them and check yourself.

Selecting glue

If you have decided on the wallpaper, it is time to take a closer look at its packaging to understand what kind of glue you will need. Depending on the type of base, this may be: glue for paper-based wallpaper, special compositions for vinyl and non-woven wallpaper, and even universal glue.

Glue for paper wallpaper is made from modified starch with the addition of antifungal components. It is used for light paper wallpaper of different textures, copes well with smooth, corrugated, washable and ceiling wallpaper.

how to choose wallpaper glue

Special formulations for heavier vinyl and non-woven coverings contain, in addition to modified starch and antifungal additives, methylcellulose. They differ from each other in that when installing non-woven wallpaper, the glue is applied directly to the wall. You can buy universal glue if you will use different types of wallpaper during the renovation, but when preparing it, it is important to take into account that the proportions of diluting the composition with water differ for different types of wallpaper.

When buying glass fiber wallpaper and paintable wallpaper, you will need specialized glue for glass fiber wallpaper, which has better adhesive properties that can withstand the putty and paint applied later. Most often, it is sold ready to use. To determine how many packs of glue you will need, count the number of rolls and see how much one pack of the selected glue is designed for. This information is usually indicated on the packaging.

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