When can I paint wallpaper for painting after gluing?

The paint on the walls has long been successfully competing with traditional wallpaper and has significantly supplanted them in the market of finishing materials. However, high-quality wall painting requires careful preparation of the walls. This greatly increases the cost of finishing. The use of special wallpaper for coloring allows you to save and reduce the complexity of the work. Tapestries smooth out small wall defects, so careful preparation is not required. Finishing work is significantly cheaper. If you gave preference to just such a variant of decorative wall covering, learn from this article when it is possible to paint wallpaper for painting after gluing.

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A few words about the wallpaper itself and their painting

Such canvases have one more advantage - texture. Painting walls with a relief can only be done by highly skilled craftsmen, and smooth painting instantly reveals any flaws and flaws. As for the trellis, even a layman can successfully color them.

So, you need to choose the wallpaper for painting in such cases:

• Coloring will be done by a layman who does not have much experience in repair work.
• There is a need to save a little.

But this does not mean that no special knowledge is needed. Consider the specifics of these works.

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What wallpaper is suitable for coloring?

Acquire a stain with special marking for staining. At the same time, not only white paintings, but also colored ones, are suitable for coloring. The market offers a variety of materials for painting: fiberglass, non-woven, paper.

What to give preference to?

• For rooms with a normal level of humidity, non-woven trellises are the best option.
• For rooms with high humidity, it is advisable to buy a glass cloth.
• If coloring without texture is supposed, then as a basis for a paint apply non-woven interlining.

Important! Non-woven wallpaper well conceals wall defects. Putty is not required. Wallpaper well tolerate repeated staining.

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How much can I paint the wallpaper after gluing?

How much should the wallpaper dry before painting? Experts advise to withstand already pasted panels for at least two days. First you need to make sure that the wallpaper glue is completely dry. If you hurry, the result can be disastrous: from stains on the walls to peeling paintings from the walls.

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How to prepare wallpaper for coloring?

To begin, clean the surface of the walls with a brush or vacuum cleaner. Carefully inspect the walls for signs of glue. If there is, then they must be cleaned.

Important! As a rule, such wallpaper is resistant to mechanical stress. Wipe off any glue-stained areas with a damp sponge, and then wipe dry with clean textiles.

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Do I need a primer?

If there are clear recommendations regarding when to paint wallpaper for painting after gluing, then there is no consensus on the need for a primer. Strictly speaking, this is not at all necessary. However, fiberglass and non-woven (absorbent surfaces) should not be primed because:

• Paint will be spent more economically.
• The coating will lie more evenly.

Important! Primed wallpaper with a vinyl base should not be. If you want to do without using a primer, the first coat of paint needs to be diluted with water (the volume of water is 15% of the total paint capacity).

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How to color the wallpaper?

It is advisable to start with a test stain:

1. Stick a piece of wallpaper on drywall or plywood and paint them.
2. Wait until the paint is completely dry and evaluate the result.

Important! You can also practice on an inconspicuous area (for example, on that which is cluttered with a cabinet).

Test staining makes it possible to determine the consistency of the paint and its shade. If it does not go well enough, you need to slightly dilute the paint with water.

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Which roller to use for painting?

To paint wallpaper for painting after pasting, a fur or velor roller with a short or medium length of pile is best suited for work. The deeper the relief on the wallpaper, the longer the pile is used. A foam roller is not suitable for painting wallpapers.

Important! Villi often fall out of the new roller. To avoid this, roll the roller over the unfolded adhesive side of the adhesive tape. Those villi that do not hold very well will remain on the tape.

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What is the staining technology?

• Dilute the water dispersion composition with water to 15%. The thinner the dye, the easier it is to apply.
• First, brush over the entire perimeter of the wall: at the corners, near the floor and ceiling.
• Then use the roller to paint the wall inside the frame.

Important! Do not forget to make sure that the roller is well moistened with paint.

• You do not need to rub the wall. Roll paint with quick movements.

Important! Missed areas should be immediately painted over without waiting for the paint to dry.

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Is paint smeared on the wallpaper?

At first, yes. You can evaluate how strong the coating turned out, only after 3 weeks or a month. Therefore, the first month you need to handle the coating very carefully.

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How to save the texture of the material?

The natural texture of the wallpaper needs to be preserved. It will give the walls an original look and help hide defects on the wall surface, and sometimes blemishes.

How to keep fine texture? Latex water-dispersion compositions lie well on the surface without painting the relief. Paint must be applied in two layers at least. The first layer is more liquid, the second is a thicker paint. It is important at the same time not to be lazy to work with a roller, so that the paint covers the wallpaper with a thin continuous layer.

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Which paint is better to use?

It is best to work with water dispersible formulations. Latex and acrylate paints are also suitable, even if they are not marked that they are intended for coloring wallpapers.

Important! There is no need to save on price. The more expensive the paint, the better the coating.

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Do I have to paint wallpaper for painting?

This question arises for many inexperienced lay people, because, as a rule, the finish looks good enough anyway. According to experts, if the panels are white, they need to be painted. This allows you to achieve a uniform effect, as if the walls are not glued. In this case, the texture and environmental properties are fully preserved. In addition, the walls will look more beautiful and elegant, gain a glossy sheen or, conversely, dull.

Do I need to paint wallpaper for painting, if they are already painted? This is not necessary. As a rule, the paintings are designed in warm or cold colors, in pastel colors, so that if necessary it is easier to repaint.At the same time, the number of repaints for different coatings is different:

• For paper trellises - 7 times.
• For vinyl - 10 times.
• For non-woven - 15 times.

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With proper operation, the panels will retain their beautiful appearance and environmental friendliness for a long time, and you will change the design of the room as you wish without any special difficulties and significant additional cash costs.