How to choose glue for non-woven wallpaper?

Older generations cooked glue for wallpaper at home from improvised products, using flour or starch. But progress does not stand still. And now the construction market offers a wide range of adhesives of various companies and compositions. But the matter is not only in the adhesive solution itself, but also in the surface with which it is necessary to work. Non-woven wallpaper require special glue.

In order to choose the right glue for non-gel base wallpaper, you need to figure out what the peculiarity of such wallpaper and what advantages special glue can give.

In modern compositions add a variety of different substances that provide:

• Health safety.
• No reaction to different materials - the appearance of the wallpaper will not spoil the spots.
• Easy breeding to the desired consistency.
• Long-term storage of the finished composition in a sealed package.
• Protection against harmful microorganisms: fungi, mold. This is an important factor for finishing rooms with high humidity.
• Good adhesion with various types of bases.
• Sliding structure. The wallpaper becomes conveniently customized and aligned on the wall.
• Transparent color. Non-woven wallpaper can shine through various spots.

Coatings based on it are of two types: fully non-woven and double-layered with an upper decorative layer of other materials. In the first case, the products are used for finishing the walls for painting. It is assumed repeated repainting of the walls or ceiling. The adhesive must withstand the influence of the coloring composition and ensure the durability of the finish.

In the second case, coatings with non-woven base are heavy, so glue mortar should tightly and immediately seize them with the base of the wall. When working with non-woven wallpaper, it is precisely because of their density and weight that the adhesives are applied to the wall and not to the canvases. This greatly simplifies the finish and saves the solution.

Glue can be divided into three groups:

• for light coatings (paper);
• for heavy (vinyl, non-woven, etc.);
• universal.

Non-woven wallpaper is best glued with compositions for heavy coatings. It is possible to make pasting with universal glue. But it is inferior to the specialized in environmental friendliness. The cellulose composition of the wallpaper makes them breathable and natural, paints for coatings are also selected for this indicator.

There is a large selection of adhesives for wallpaper of domestic and imported. Experienced experts advise that the brand of glue and coating match. Then the quality of the finish will be maximum.

We will look at several of the most well-known brands of glue for non-woven wallpaper. But the choice is often based not only on quality, but also on the price factor.And not always the low price indicates the worst performance.

Choosing glue for wallpaper you may encounter the concept indicator. This is a special additive that has coloring properties. When applying the glue to the canvas, the composition acquires any shade, and thanks to this, it is easy to determine whether you have treated the entire surface with glue.

In the case of mixtures for non-woven coatings, indicators are not common. Firstly, the glue for such wallpaper is always applied to the wall and the changing color is not clearly visible. Secondly, non-woven cloths have a tendency to shine through and may exhibit an unnecessary shade. And for other types of coatings it is a very convenient bonus in pasting by beginners.

Glue is attractive because it is suitable for any non-woven wallpaper with different sizes, weight and purpose. Heavy wallpaper or painting will perfectly stay on it. On dried wallpaper, spots will not appear, as the composition is qualitative and colorless in a diluted form. He applied, like most compositions for non-woven base wallpaper, directly on the wall. When removing coatings with such a composition, no traces remain.Quelyd is a well-known French company. High quality and international certification provided glue popularity throughout Europe.

On sale there are two types of packages with glue: packages of 300 grams and 450 grams. The glue is stored in the sealed package for a long time, if it is kept from moisture and kept in the temperature mode from +10 to + 20C. In the diluted state in the absence of frost, you can leave the composition in a tightly closed container for a week.

Prepare the solution easy. The mixture is diluted in water and becomes like flakes. Glue should be thoroughly stirred, then let it brew for 10 minutes, mix again and start work. With one Quelid package, you can stick up to 35 m2 of wallpaper.

German wallpaper glue Metylan is quite common in the Russian market. Composition for non-woven wallpaper suitable for any of their type - with the structure and relief, smooth and heavy. The advantage of this glue is resistance to temperature changes. Good adhesion to lime or cement treated surfaces and antimicrobial additives do structure by the irreplaceable assistant in repair.The manufacturer also adds substances that increase the adhesion properties so that the cloths stick even on the cork or drywall.

250 gms are packed in glue. In 10 liters of water, the composition is diluted to a thickish viscous solution and can cover up to 80 square meters. m square surfaces. The solution is used at room temperature. The improved formula allows it to be stored in finished form for up to 10 days in an airtight container. Dry mix retains properties for three years.

The Moment brand, familiar to the Russian buyer, began to produce glue for all types of non-woven wallpapers. Russian origin and release under the auspices of the German brand Henkel makes "Moment" one of the budget and fairly high-quality products. It contains standard antifungal supplements and methylcellulose.

On sale there are boxes of 270 and 500 grams. Large packaging is useful for sticking 60 square meters of wallpaper. The shelf life of the product reaches 48 months in dry form and a week in diluted.

If we talk about the German quality and the company Henkel, which produces "Moment" and Metylan, then we should not forget about the brand "Econ". Under this name in Russia compositions for various coverings from the German raw materials are issued. This provides affordable price tags. Ekon non-woven glue is intended for gluing wallpaper from pure non-woven fabric or heavy vinyl cloths based on it.

The shelf life of the manufacturer indicates up to 4 years at a temperature from -20С to +30. You can freeze the composition for a couple of weeks to a temperature of -40C.

Established about 20 years ago, the Russian company Qyality is engaged in the production of environmentally friendly products for gluing various materials. The line of wallpaper adhesives is quite budget. At the same time, the products have a good composition, similar to foreign analogues. The manufacturer indicates compliance with European standards.

They usually produce soft sealed packages weighing 200 grams. Shelf life - 3 years.The manufacturer reports a short adhesive kneading time (about 10 minutes).

Products with a talking name in a small amount are presented in stores in our country. It is produced by an English company. The composition includes all the necessary additives and is suitable for very heavy and specific wallpaper. When pasting does not leave stains on the canvases, does not lose transparency. You can store at a large temperature range. Packages are presented in one size - 283 grams each.

The Russian brand Axton is widely represented in the stores of Leroy Merlin. Glue for non-woven wallpaper is present in packs of 210 grams. The packages contain basic information - the use of a pack of 30 square meters. m canvas. He applied, like all the rest of the adhesives, on the wall and divorced quickly. Keep dry composition is necessary at positive temperatures and comfortable humidity from 40% to 75%. Cooked stored for long.

The French product is widely represented in Russian stores and is popular with both ordinary people and professionals. The most common packaging - the size of 250 grams.As part of the glue contains all the standard additives to protect against mold and slip. The solution is prepared very quickly - about 5 minutes. Does not form lumps. Store the mixture should be at a moisture content of not more than 75%. In the finished form, the composition will not spoil for 10 days. High french quality provides not the lowest price on the market.

As mentioned above, most adhesives for non-woven wallpapers consist of the same substances: modified starch and various additives: antifungal, anti-mold, methylcellulose. Properly prepared mixture should have a uniform consistency and not form lumps. It speaks about quality of glue. The color should be transparent. This is very important for non-woven coatings.

The required density is achieved through accurate compliance with the recommendations on the manufacturer's packaging. Diluted glue should usually be infused for a few minutes before work. When pasting it should not spread over the walls and form clots.

For the preparation of glue will need enamelled bucket. You need to put glue powder into it.Take water at room temperature in the amount indicated on the package. If you are going to pre-prime the wall with glue, then dilute to a more liquid consistency. Next, thoroughly stir the mixture until homogeneous with the help of improvised tools or a construction mixer. After the time specified in the recommendations for the adhesive composition, mix the contents of the bucket again and proceed to the finish.

Apply glue to not on non-woven wallpaper, and on the wall. Pasting is made from the window. Coat the composition evenly with only that part of the wall that will occupy a particular canvas. This will reduce the consumption of the mixture, because you will not need to update the dried up areas. Coatings can be glued without problems, without pre-cutting into sheets. Unwrap the roll, dock the canvas to the wall from top to bottom and smooth with a roller, expelling the glue in the direction where there is no wallpaper. Excess composition should be immediately removed with a damp soft cloth. If they dry out, they will not give color to the wallpaper, but on closer examination they can be noticeable.

For more information on how to glue non-woven wallpaper, see the following video.

Decide on the price and choose a glue known firm. We emphasize again that it is better to focus on non-woven glue, and not to risk the quality of the finish. Many in order to save or for lack of availability of special glue for non-woven wallpaper trying to use the vinyl composition. In principle, nothing criminal should happen. Vinyl wallpaper glue is designed for lighter webs, therefore need to breed it thicker. The pulp base will catch on well. But it may contain additives that can change the color of the glue and manifest itself through the coating of wallpaper. So it's better not to risk it.

Flizelinovy ​​glue is applicable for all heavy types of wall-paper, even textile. He will not spoil them with stains and damage. Customers and professional finishers are praised by the Kleo brand. He grabs quickly and dries well, but some people say over time that the composition may begin to turn yellow. Apparently, the glue reacts to some kind of wallpaper structure. The Exclusive series receives rave reviews all over Europe, but such products will have to fork out, and it’s hard to find them.

If you opt for the purchase of smooth wallpaper, then the first place in the rating of quality and availability can be given to Metylan. He and reliable, and the price is not the most expensive.

In order to save, it is worth stopping the choice on “Moment”. The reviews about him are mostly positive, but some people have difficulty mixing. The composition may form lumps and swell for a long time.

There are the following:

• Buy wallpaper first, and then glue. Do not heed the advice and purchase universal formulations. They will not stand you in good stead.
• For better adhesion of the mixture, you can rinse the wall with chlorinated water, and then normal.
• Do not use too soft rollers - they increase the consumption of glue.
• Wash instruments in warm water.
• While stirring, pour the mixture in a thin stream into the water.
• Do not allow drafts during repairs.
• An indicator of high-quality finishing is the removal of wallpaper exactly at the seams. If the paintings are torn in the middle, the composition was not the most suitable and reliable.