Make quality modern renovation your apartment with original design It's pretty simple these days. The market for construction and finishing materials offers a huge selection of finishes for modern interiors. Liquid wallpaper is not the last place in this segment. This material is not new, and has been used for finishing for a long time. living rooms, office and utility rooms. But this material is rarely used for bathroom renovations.
Liquid wallpaper is a mixture consisting of cotton or cellulose fibers, acrylic or silk, as well as an adhesive composition. Manufacturers may add wood shavings, glitter, and various other additives that increase adhesion to the surface and also create the original texture of the wallpaper.
Liquid wallpaper has a number of advantages that allow you to repair almost any living space with help:
- Easy to apply, creating a uniform surface;
- Have a wide color scheme and texture, which allows you to decorate the bathroom in any style;
- Hypoallergenic;
- Durable;
- Protect from moisture, dust, and mold in the room;
- Retain heat well;
- Create additional sound insulation;
- Easy to care for - wash with a little water;
- If damaged, it can be easily restored without completely replacing the coating.
Using additional tools(for example, special rollers), you can get a variety of textures.
Important: in order for liquid wallpaper to last longer, the bathroom should be ventilated more often if it is not equipped with an exhaust hood.
All these advantages of liquid wallpaper undoubtedly attract people. But there are also disadvantages that you should also pay attention to when using of this material for finishing a bathroom: high cost of material, require careful preparation of the application surface, high cost.
Which liquid wallpaper to choose for use in the bathroom
The main criterion that you should pay attention to when choosing liquid wallpaper is moisture resistance. Manufacturers indicate on the packaging in rooms with what humidity a particular type of liquid wallpaper can be used. Liquid wallpaper is usually sold dry in plastic containers or bags. Before application, the dry mixture is mixed with warm water.
After drying, such wallpaper has a textured appearance. decorative plaster.
Tools you will need to work with liquid wallpaper:
- Spatulas: metal, acrylic, plastic, plexiglass (for adjustments during the drying process);
- Trowel(a special spatula for leveling wallpaper, use rectangular trowels, as well as triangular and oval trowels for hard-to-reach areas) and a grater;
- Rollers– can be used for application, as well as to add texture or pattern;
- Pistol hopper, spray– these tools are used, as a rule, by professionals.
But to receive best result, next to the bathtub, sink or shower, should be combined with tiles, mosaics and other standard bathroom materials. Or, in places where liquid wallpaper often comes into contact with water, you need to additionally coat the dried surface of the walls with water-repellent varnish.
Liquid wallpaper for the bath: how to glue
Liquid wallpaper is applied in several stages.
We offer step-by-step instructions:
- Surface preparation. Before gluing, you need to evaluate the composition and condition of the walls: in old houses the composition of the walls may be unknown, so there is a high probability of streaks appearing on the surface of the wallpaper. Old plaster, painting, whitewash must be removed, because... When applying wallpaper, all this can peel off, which means ruining the new wallpaper.
- The cleaned surface is plastered and primed twice.
- Important: the surface should be as smooth as possible, because... differences and unevenness after the wallpaper has dried will be very noticeable.
- Apply an antifungal compound and let the walls dry.
- Prepare the mixture: to obtain a homogeneous mass, the mixture is combined with warm (not lower than 30 o C) water and mixed thoroughly. To get started, the mixture must sit for 12 hours in a tightly closed container. As a result, you should get a plastic mass, similar to a very thick dough.
- Apply the wallpaper: using a spatula or trowel, distribute the liquid wallpaper in a circular motion. You need to move from the center to the corners. An hour and a half after application, you need to “go through” the spatula again, leveling the surface;
After gluing the wallpaper, it is necessary to dry the surface for 72 hours.
The best liquid wallpaper in the bathroom: reviews of manufacturers
According to customer reviews, when choosing liquid wallpaper, you should pay attention to some manufacturers.
- Senideco– made in France. Liquid silk wallpaper available in a wide range of colors.
- Cotex(Ave. France) - cotton wallpaper, which comes in the form of sets for self-cooking, which allows you to choose the color consistency yourself.
- Silkcoat– Turkish wallpaper, good quality and low cost.
The poster is from a Russian manufacturer. Possess excellent quality, similar in characteristics to those of French manufacturers, they are easy to apply. Moreover, their cost is much lower.
Thus, based on your own needs, material capabilities and imagination, with the help of liquid wallpaper you can create a unique and inimitable interior in the bathroom.
Design of liquid wallpaper in the bathroom (interior photo)
- This original solution, allowing you to make your home beautiful, comfortable and unusual. In today's article we will tell you how to glue liquid wallpaper and what mistakes should be avoided in the process. But first things first.
What is special about liquid wallpaper?
The term “liquid wallpaper” means a unique finishing coating for ceilings and walls, different from classic wallpaper lack of canvas in the form of rolls. However, liquid wallpaper perfectly covers and decorates all necessary surfaces. The composition can be very different, and therefore the walls end up not only smooth, but also embossed or rough, like silk or marble chips.
The composition of liquid wallpaper usually includes:
- natural fibers(more than 95 percent), for example – cotton, cellulose;
- water colors on acrylic base (necessary to add color);
- additional decorative additives(for example, glitter);
- binder(glue, thanks to which the composition is bonded and held on the walls - as a rule, this is CMC).
We also note that similar ones (if we consider them from the point of view of the prevailing basis) are:
- cotton(they are completely environmentally friendly, very pleasant to the touch);
- silk(characterized by the fact that they can be applied to concrete and drywall);
- cellulose(most cheap option, such wallpaper is made from recycled wood).
Note! All of the described types of material do an excellent job of hiding small surface defects, and therefore are popular among both professional builders and home craftsmen.
About the advantages and disadvantages
Thanks to its numerous advantages, liquid wallpaper is considered a real boon. These, according to reviews on the Internet, include:
- environmental friendliness;
- fire safety;
- ease of application (experience in in this case not required);
- the fact that any of the compositions is very pleasant to the touch;
- absence of unpleasant odors during application;
- the ability to create applications, patterns, panels;
- convenience in finishing arches, corners, niches, / window openings etc.;
- waste-free, which cannot be said about classic ones;
- effective hiding of small defects and microcracks;
- antistatic (wallpaper repels dust);
- absorption/release of excess moisture;
- long service life (the coating does not fade for 10 years);
- the ability to replace damaged fragments if necessary;
- no joints, seams, air bubbles.
Liquid wallpaper takes 48 hours to dry, some consider this a disadvantage. However, it also takes about the same time for rolled wallpaper to dry completely. As for use in wet areas, this issue still remains controversial. Although there are many examples of the use of such compositions in kitchens and bathrooms.
On a note! It is necessary that there are no metal elements, otherwise rust may seep through the wet wallpaper.
Also, there should be no deep flaws on the walls - they will be noticeable after the composition dries. The base must also match, otherwise it may show through the wallpaper. Finally, another disadvantage, and a serious one, is the cost of liquid wallpaper - it’s about 1,000 rubles. per package (enough to finish about 3 sq. m).
What tools are used in your work?
It is important that the finished composition is not only sticky and plastic, but also does not dry out too quickly - this way you can adjust the surface a few hours after application. And the tools used should be selected based on these characteristics. You can use just one trowel, or you can get by with the maximum.
When choosing tools, you need to take into account your habits and the consistency of the mixture. Usually there are in every home, and different ones. They are convenient for preparing walls (removing old wallpaper, puttingty), but they can also be used for liquid wallpaper. Note that spatulas can be made not only of metal, but also of plastic and acrylic.
It is convenient to apply the composition to the wall with a spatula, and then carry out the leveling - with it or with a trowel. Some use a wallpaper spatula for this purpose, others prefer a hard tool. There are also corner spatulas designed for applying the composition in corners. Although not everyone likes such tools, because it is easier to apply and level the mixture by hand.
May have different shapes, make it from metal or plexiglass. The second option is preferable, since it is convenient to control the applied layer through plexiglass.
You can also use a metal trowel, it is only important that it has a smooth surface. When distributing the next portion of the composition, move the trowel along the wall, first up and then down, ending the cycle in a circular motion. If you don’t have a trowel in the house, be sure to buy one - this will speed up the work significantly.
In addition, you can use transparent grater. This is a tool similar to a trowel, but with a different shaped handle. A grater is needed to level the layer an hour or two after application, when unevenness and defects are noticeable. You need to level the layer carefully, using a grater pre-moistened in water, using some effort.
Note! Dry wallpaper can be moistened with a spray bottle.
You can also apply and level liquid wallpaper using roller. Leveling can be carried out with any short-pile roller, having previously moistened it in water. As an option, the walls can be sprayed with a spray bottle in advance.
On a note! If the surface is too smooth, you can apply the treatment with a relief roller.
For this purpose, the roller is wetted, after which they need to walk along the walls, pressing hard.
To apply the mixture of a homogeneous liquid consistency, use a roller with a sparse pile (such a tool has sufficient rigidity). This way the wallpaper will lie evenly on the walls and will not stick to the fibers.
Important! It is better to treat a larger area with a hopper gun.
The mixture, placed in such a convenient container, is applied in an even layer under a pressure of 2 atm. Up to 200 square meters can be processed per day. m. But you need to be strong enough to hold this electric tool.
In any case, decide for yourself whether to buy a minimum of tools or buy a lot of them.
Manufacturers of liquid wallpaper
Such compositions are produced today in many countries, and therefore you can choose the option that you like best. If you believe the reviews, the highest quality formulations are from the following manufacturers:
- "Leroy Merlin";
- "Bioplast";
As for the French brand "Leroy Merlin", then it produces high-quality decorative plaster that does not require perfect application flat surface. It also has good sound insulation properties. Wallpaper is durable, it does not crack even after the building shrinks. The binding component is acrylic dispersion. Water is used for dilution.
Domestic manufacturer "Bioplast" has representative offices in many countries. But, if you believe the reviews, it is necessary to give preference to Belgorod production, since not all representative offices honestly fulfill all obligations, as a result of which many low-quality and hazardous materials. The advantages of such mixtures include:
- high-quality noise and heat insulation;
- compliance with all standards;
- large selection of colors;
- ease of application.
Also, do not forget about the advantages that all liquid wallpapers have.
Another popular brand is. This safe compounds, resistant to temperature/humidity changes and high loads. Such compositions are sold semi-finished - you just need to dilute them with water and wait until the fibers get wet. The downside is that there is a smaller selection of colors than the manufacturers described above.
On a note! There are many others good producers. In any case, the main thing is not to save money, but to buy really high-quality products. Or make liquid wallpaper with your own hands.
What materials can be used at home
Having familiarized ourselves with the advantages of the described compositions, we can begin making our own. To do this, you need to decide on the base, binder and fillers.
What can serve as a basis?
Paper is the cheapest material. But it is important not to use glossy, as it is unable to disintegrate into the required fibers. Better take it toilet paper or egg trays, although old magazines and newspapers will also work. Ideally, this should generally be porous wallpaper.
You can also take padding polyester or cotton wool (250 g per 1 kg of base), be sure to finely chop it and split it into fibers. Without paper, these materials cannot be used.
Sawdust is good because you don’t even have to cut it. If you have a lot of old yarn lying around the house, then it can also be used as a base. Moreover, it also does not need to be crushed.
Suitable fillers
In small quantities, yarn can be used as filler. Its fibers (of one or more colors) will look nice in the base. You can also use stone chips, colored threads, mica powder, glitter, tree bark, and small pieces of fabric. The required proportions are about 200 g of filler per 1 kg of paper.
Remember: the finer the base with filler, the smoother the wall will be.
About binders
The best option is CMC wallpaper glue made from modified starch. It is inexpensive, but it prevents the development of fungi, which is very good for wet rooms. Approximate consumption – 130-150 g per 1 kg of base.
As an option, you can take PVA glue or Bustilat, or even acrylic glue. In the latter case, it will be more difficult to work, but finished coating will be resistant to abrasion.
What dyes should I use?
As for dyes, you need to use those from which paints are made water based. The color must be added when mixing all the components - this way you will get a uniform color.
The nuances of making liquid wallpaper
The paper must be properly prepared before work. Tear it into small pieces and soak for 12 hours in cold water. If you use old magazines/newspapers, the mixture will turn out grayish due to the printing ink. For bleaching (partial, but, alas, not complete), you can use oxygen or chlorine bleach (the latter needs to be neutralized with sodium thiosulfate).
What is typical is that bleaching can be carried out more than once. After this, be sure to rinse and wring out the paper, and then shred it using a drill with a special attachment. You can make the process easier by adding water (1 liter per 1 kg of base). Combine the prepared paper with the other components.
Take a large bowl and pour a small amount of water into it. When using glitter, you need to soak it in water first. Next, lay down the paper and add glue. After mixing, you should have a mixture with the consistency of soft cottage cheese. Then add the remaining ingredients, including dye. After re-mixing, transfer the composition into PET bags, close them and wait 7-8 hours (the liquid wallpaper should “ripen”).
And if another material is used as a base (for example, sawdust), then you can save a lot of time on softening. Mix the base and glue in equal proportions, then add the remaining components. Add water gradually, in small portions. At the end, put the mixture into bags and let it “ripen”, as in the method described above.
Note! We see that for self-made the mixture will take much longer than if a store-bought compound was used. However, there is nothing complicated about this, so decide for yourself which option to give preference to.
The time it takes for the wallpaper to “ripen” can be spent on (provided you didn’t take care of it earlier).
How to prepare walls for application?
Liquid wallpaper is not called liquid wallpaper for nothing - this is its consistency, and therefore various stains, rust, etc. can be visible through the coating. To avoid such troubles Special attention Pay attention to preparing the walls.
Important information! Application is best done in warm weather, at a temperature (in the house) of more than 15 degrees.
Liquid wallpaper is good because it has excellent adhesion (adhesion) to almost everything building materials. Whatever the walls in the house are made of, proper preparation they can be finished with liquid wallpaper. They apply well to any surface (concrete, drywall, plywood, wood, chipboard, whitewash, paint), you just have to work with it first.
One of the characteristics of liquid wallpaper is its tendency to absorb moisture. That is, the surface of the coating will accumulate excess moisture from the air in the room. In itself, this positive quality finishing - a normal microclimate will always be maintained in the house.
But an environment that is too humid interacts with other materials. The base of the walls and ceiling must be resistant to such influence, and moisture-intensive materials (plywood, wood, concrete) must be insulated as much as possible.
What preparation needs to be done for plastered walls?
If the walls in the room are plastered, they must be puttied with a gypsum mixture. This will not only add hydrophobicity to them, but will also give them a uniform white color.
After the putty has dried, the surface does not need to be sanded - for high-quality gluing of liquid wallpaper, the wall must be rough. But applying primer in two layers is a mandatory procedure. Putty itself cannot reduce the absorption of walls, but primer can cope with this. When the surface has dried, you can apply liquid wallpaper.
How to remove whitewash and paint
Most likely, the whitewash and paint that previously decorated the room will have to be removed. If you don't do this, you may get hurt appearance new wallpapers:
- It is better to clean surfaces containing whitewash. Mortar may turn yellow, then the stains will certainly appear on the liquid wallpaper and spoil the appearance of the finish. Wash off the whitewash with warm soapy water using a sponge or rag. Coatings are then applied.
- If the ceiling and walls were painted with water-based paint, it is not necessary to wash it off. Only when the color of the base is too different from the shade of the wallpaper is the surface repainted in a more suitable tone. Otherwise, the substrate will appear unattractively through the liquid wallpaper.
- Acrylic and latex dyes are easy to remove; harmless removers are sold for them. Paint that is not contrasting with the new coating does not need to be removed. Acrylic or latex can strengthen the base; in some cases, they are specially applied to the walls before installing liquid wallpaper.
- Cleaning oil paint is much more difficult, but this should only be done if the coating is weak, with bubbles and cracks. You will also have to remove paint that is too dark - it is very difficult to paint over it even in several layers white. To remove oil paint, several methods are used: scrape off by hand or with a grinder, heat with an iron or hair dryer, wash off chemicals. All methods are dangerous and harmful to health, so you need to act carefully.
What activities are carried out with concrete walls?
Serious preparation is needed here. Simply painting concrete with water-based emulsion will not work - the walls will absorb the pigment and the gray base will still show through the liquid wallpaper. Oil paint is also not an option; applying it over large areas is impractical. It is toxic, clogs pores and does not allow the walls to “breathe”, and is very difficult to remove during the next renovation.
The concrete surface needs to be puttied. To do this, it is better to use a gypsum mixture, apply it thin layer so that the base does not show through. The putty surface is covered with two layers of primer, and after drying with 1-2 layers of white water-based paint.
Advice! If you add PVA glue to the paint (in a 2:1 ratio), this mixture can not only paint the walls, but also significantly strengthen the surface.
Small scales will bind and securely fix - this will prevent the coating from peeling off. Another plus is that the glue will improve the adhesion of liquid wallpaper and walls.
How to prepare drywall for finishing
In terms of its structure, drywall is a fairly moisture-intensive material. Therefore, its usual treatment (puttying seams and joints) is not suitable in this case. To prepare plasterboard walls or a ceiling to be finished with liquid wallpaper, the entire surface is puttied with a gypsum mixture. The layer of material should be uniform and dense enough to avoid bald spots. After this, the base is primed and painted in the same way as in the case of concrete.
Another nuance is the fasteners. The screws that fasten the slabs and frame together can rust under liquid wallpaper, even through a layer of putty. It is recommended to use galvanized fasteners.
Important! If plasterboard construction has already been assembled using conventional metal fasteners, the screws need to be sunk into the material as much as possible, and the caps should be painted white oil paint.
Drywall is very smooth, the coating is easily applied to the surfaces finished with it. This is an ideal option for a beginner trying to apply liquid wallpaper for the first time.
How to prepare plywood, wood elements, chipboard, MDF
Wooden walls and ceilings are a rarity in modern houses. If walls are built from them, it is not to cover them with liquid wallpaper. Such materials are decor in themselves.
And here structural elements from wooden materials, including plywood and chipboard, can be found in your home. These are all kinds of arches, mezzanines, door frames. Of course, all wood-containing materials strongly absorb moisture. This is not only harmful to the coating, but also has a detrimental effect on the material itself (plywood, fiberboard, chipboard). Wet wood warps and deforms; it will be impossible to return the structure to its previous shape.
In order not to spoil these elements, plywood and other wood materials are covered with a layer of oil paint. It will become a kind of barrier between the base and the coating. If the base area is large, you can try to cover it with several layers of soil and water-based emulsion with the addition of PVA.
Advice! It is better to test this treatment on a small area. If the liquid wallpaper adheres well and holds tightly, you can treat all the walls in this way.
Results and conclusions
- Liquid wallpaper can easily mask wall defects (cracks, unevenness), but they are very “sensitive” to the quality and base material.
- If whitewash, old wallpaper and oil paint definitely have to be removed, then you can experiment with other coatings.
- In doubtful cases, you can first treat a small area (preferably behind the furniture) and look at the result.
- It is imperative to process metal parts and structures. If there is reinforcement in the thickness of the walls, rods, anchors or nails protrude from the surface, they are coated with oil paint (at least the part that will be in the wallpaper).
Liquid wallpaper
Liquid wallpaper
Liquid wallpaper is actually called Danish plaster, which may contain cellulose or cotton fiber, silk, wool, bark chips, mica, dried seaweed, dyes, glitter and an adhesive base. The coating got its name because it originally contained only cellulose. Modern finishing material forms a matte and smooth textured surface without seams on the wall.
The construction mixture is a fine powder that must be soaked in warm water. If desired, a package of glitter is added to the solution; it is sold together with the plaster. Stir the mass with your hands, kneading the lumps. To avoid differences in shades, the plaster must be prepared immediately for the entire volume of work. The mixture should sit for at least 15 minutes, maybe more. Some masters advise soaking the powder overnight.
Stages of preparation and application of liquid wallpaper
Where can you use liquid wallpaper?
Liquid wallpaper can be used in the same rooms as regular paper wallpaper. Use a roller to paint the ceiling with water-based paint. If you are wallpapering a kitchen or bathroom, you need to cover them with a thin layer of clear varnish to impart water-repellent properties. A variety of textures, colors and additives allows you to use wallpaper to create any interior.
Liquid wallpaper: reviews and application technology
Today, the finishing materials market demonstrates such a wealth of choice that it creates almost unlimited opportunities for buyers in finishing offices, houses and apartments. Thanks to the abundance of solutions, you can not only achieve the desired result, but also fully demonstrate your own design abilities.
– Liquid wallpaper can be applied to the surface of gas silicate blocks, but it is still necessary to prepare the surface.
The preparation sequence is as follows: putty the surface gypsum mixtures, prime the surface in 2 layers, then cover the surface with white water-based paint.
Is it possible to apply liquid wallpaper over semi-matte white acrylic copolymer latex paint?
– You cannot apply liquid wallpaper directly to the paint. First, you need to carry out standard surface preparation - apply 2 layers of the branded primer SILK PLASTER VODOSTOP, or primer GF-021 (no need to dilute with water), then cover the treated surface with white water-based paint (no need to dilute), to improve adhesion (adhesion) and create a homogeneous white backing. After the water-based paint has dried, you can apply Silk Plaster liquid wallpaper.
The logs are painted with PF-115 enamel. Is it possible to cover it with liquid wallpaper? How to prepare the surface?
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Gas and heating risers (steel) in the apartment are painted with hammer-effect metal paint Hammerite.
– Most likely this happened due to the fact that you did not treat the walls with a primer with waterproof properties. When preparing walls for applying Silk Plaster liquid wallpaper, you must first treat the walls twice with the proprietary SILK PLASTER VODOSTOP primer (or GF-021 primer), and only then apply water-based façade paint.
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There are two options to get rid of stains:
You can try to get rid of stains (if there are not many of them) using a stain remover. Dilute a stain remover (for example, BOS brand without chlorine) with water about 50% to 50% (depending on the intensity of the stains) how to change a gas meter in a private house. First, lightly soak the stain from a spray bottle with plain water and, without waiting for it to dry, treat it with a diluted stain remover using the spray bottle.
If the stains do not disappear after treatment with the stain remover, you will need to soak the stained areas and remove the liquid wallpaper from them. Then carry out the standard treatment of these areas - 2-3 layers of the branded primer SILK PLASTER VODOSTOP (do not dilute the primer with water), or primer GF 021 + water-based white facade paint. After the surface has dried, we apply new liquid wallpaper of the same type to these areas (old soiled liquid wallpaper that you removed from damaged areas cannot be used).
– Bubbles can form if there is not enough adhesion (adhesion) - this can happen if the wall after priming was not treated with water-based paint or there were missing places. If there are a lot of bubbles, you need to soak the coating, remove it from the wall, re-coat the wall with water-based paint, and then apply liquid wallpaper. You can reapply the removed liquid wallpaper - if necessary, you can add up to 1 liter of water and a small amount of colorless wallpaper glue to the prepared mass (to improve the adhesion of the already used material).
Does liquid wallpaper mold?
– Mold appears if the walls were initially infected with fungus (especially in rooms with high humidity), regardless of what finishing material is applied on top. If you have such a problem, you first need to get rid of the fungus using antifungal compounds. Once you completely get rid of the fungus, it will no longer appear. Then, if you decide to apply liquid wallpaper, you will need to carry out the standard preparation of the walls for applying liquid wallpaper (2 layers of SILK PLASTER WATERSTOP primer, then a layer of white facade water-based paint to improve adhesion).
Is it possible to add additional glue to liquid wallpaper, and if so, what kind?
– There is no need to add glue to Silk Plaster liquid wallpaper, it is already there in sufficient quantities. Prepare the material according to the instructions and apply.
Is it possible to attach a battery to a wall covered with your wallpaper, the wallpaper was previously covered with aqualac?
– You can attach a battery to a wall with liquid wallpaper; nothing will happen to the wallpaper. Venyl wallpaper. When heated, it is only possible to change the properties of the varnish, but on this issue it is better to consult the manufacturer of this Aqualak.
Do you conduct free master classes on applying liquid wallpaper, and if so, where can I sign up? Thank you and I'm waiting for your answer
- Good afternoon! You can participate in the master class at the head office of the SILK PLASTER company at the address: Moscow, st. Uralskaya, 19/1 in the sales office of silk decorative plaster. The training can be completed on any day. During the master class, there is a demonstration on the application technique, information on preparing the surface and material is provided, and the opportunity to apply it yourself.
Questions and answers were prepared based on materials from the SILK PLASTER website. Trust the best Russian manufacturers! This is quality and reliability! But... beware of fakes!
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In this video tutorial you will gain practical knowledge on applying liquid wallpaper
We are accustomed to the fact that service premises: bathroom, toilet and kitchen were traditionally lined ceramic tiles. Today, new compounds are appearing on the construction market that can successfully compete with old materials.
This can be liquid wallpaper for the bathroom and other office premises. When choosing decorative moisture-resistant coatings, you need to pay special attention to service life.
The article describes their composition and raises the question of the appropriateness of use in the bathroom. And also, attention is focused on the preparation of working surfaces and the technology of applying the finished mixture. Information is given on how to choose liquid wallpaper for the toilet, and the pros and cons of the working material are revealed. At the end, traditionally, the results are summed up.
Waterproof liquid wallpaper is offered by manufacturers in the form of dry mixtures. To bring them to working condition you will need water.
It is desirable that the water temperature when mixing is at 30-35 0 C. All necessary information indicated by the manufacturer on outside packaging.
To prepare liquid wallpaper, you need to pour the dry mixture into a container and gradually add warm water in the amount specified in the instructions. The mixture must be mixed manually, without using any tools.
Liquid wallpaper does:
- Based on fine-grained oak bark.
- Made from shredded cotton.
- With added gelatin.
- Using a gradient such as mica.
- Silk based.
- And even dry algae.
Liquid wallpaper can be used in a children's room, hallway or bathroom.
Today three types of this material are known:
- with the addition of silk;
- using cotton;
- and cellulose.
The component for completing the work (finishing composition) stands out.
In silk product high percentage of natural silk. This material can be safely applied to a concrete wall surface or drywall. This does not require preliminary preparation and plastering surfaces.
Silk based material The good thing is that during restoration, you can work with the problem area without treating the entire wall. The silk composition can be sold in retail stores in powder or liquid form.
Cotton blend– this is 98% pure cotton with 2% mica admixture. Both cellulose and the adhesive component can be used as decorative additives.
B cellulose based product recycled wood is added. The finished mixture perfectly aggregates with the wall covering, closing small cracks. Construction industry specialists pay attention to the possibility of treating walls in unheated rooms.
As we said earlier, the finishing material stands apart and is not included in the described three products. It is offered by trade organizations in the form of a ready-made mixture or powder. IN powder composition During preparation, dyes and decorative components are added.
Is it possible to glue in the bathroom
Liquid wallpaper can be glued to the bathroom, as it does not create a greenhouse effect. Until recently, this type of finishing did not attract attention. Today they are, in fact, in a universal way finishing of residential and office premises. Previously, tiles were laid en masse in the bathroom.
Is it possible to decorate a bathroom with liquid wallpaper: it is possible and necessary, experts say. They can be used separately or in combination with the same finishing tiles and mosaics.
The main thing is that they do not absorb moisture. If you decide to use this finishing mixture, it is important to choose the right material, as well as follow the manufacturer’s recommendations, which are indicated on the outside of the package. Read below about the pros and cons of moisture-resistant material..
Advantages and disadvantages
If you want to design the space of technical premises, do not traditional way, try the product described. They look original and relevant. The quality of the wallpaper is always at a high level.
A designer can create a unique masterpiece by revealing the decorative capabilities of the product. Check out the pros and cons of liquid wallpaper for the bathroom.
One of the main advantages can be considered the long service life of the product. Unlike regular wallpaper, liquid wallpaper can be easily repaired, including only the problem area. The mixture in question is absolutely safe for the health of adults and children.
Besides:
- They include natural ingredients, successfully resisting fungal growths and mold.
- They have antistatic properties.
- They do not accumulate dust particles and are hypoallergenic.
- They can be applied to any surface.
- They are a good soundproofing material.
- Retains heat and does not fade.
- They do not absorb moisture.
- Liquid wallpaper is a seamless material.
The finishing product has a number of disadvantages, of which there are not many:
- it takes a lot of time to completely dry the applied layer;
- preparation is a very long process;
- high price.
Having become acquainted with the strong and weaknesses material, let's find out what relates to preparatory work.
Preparatory work
It is necessary to prepare the working surface, and this means cleaning it from dust, dirt, after removing old paint, or plaster.
Further preparation of walls for liquid wallpaper involves plastering and priming in two stages.
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The working surface should be as flat as possible. If you leave differences, they will be visible after applying liquid wallpaper in the bathroom and other service areas.
It is imperative to apply an antifungal composition and allow time for the mixture to dry.
You can make liquid wallpaper for the bathroom yourself. To prepare the wallpaper mixture, you need to mix the dry product with water. The most comfortable water for preparing the mixture should be approximately 30 0 C. It is important to mix the composition thoroughly. Leave for 12 hours in a closed container to settle. As a result of the above manipulations, the output should be a homogeneous mass reminiscent of low-fat sour cream.
Then, using a trowel or spatula, distribute the working composition along the wall in a circular motion. You need to move from the center to the corners, and not vice versa. Next, you need to pause for 1.5-2 hours for the mixture to dry, and repeat the leveling with the same spatula or trowel, while following the technology discussed below.
Application technology
The method of applying liquid wallpaper involves a number of stages:
- Pre-cleaning work surface followed by primer with a special composition.
- Application of a colorless, water-repellent, protective layer of acrylic-based varnish. This procedure will make it possible to prevent water from entering.
- Preparation of working material based on a dry mixture, adding water to the consistency of low-fat sour cream.
- Liquid wallpaper in the bathroom is applied to the wall.
Finishing a bathroom with liquid wallpaper can be done in several ways:
- A sprayer with a grater made of lightweight plastic. Working with a float or plastic trowel, the mixture is first spread onto the tool and then evenly applied to the wall. The method of applying liquid wallpaper involves holding the working tool at a certain angle: no more than 15 0 .
- The second way to apply liquid wallpaper is to use embossed or structural cushion, which can and should be selected in accordance with the size of the room.
- Moisture-resistant liquid wallpaper in the bathroom using a plaster gun.
On a note!
It is necessary to apply the working mixture from the light corner to the opposite side.
After installation, it will take several hours for the applied mixture to dry. Possible for better effect walk over the surface one more time. In order for the tool to slide and eliminate defects, the wall must be periodically sprayed with water.
Spraying the liquid mixture with a gun will not cause problems even for a beginner. It is important to work at t 0 in a room of approximately 15 0 C, which will allow the mixture to better adhere to the wall. Working with a gun, we get an uneven surface. This option suits many people. The room gets a unique design that is not similar to the standard version.
The work will not take more than 2-3 hours. Today you can use a combination of the material we are considering with tiles.
To decorate a bathroom with liquid wallpaper, a combination with facing material: tiles. The wallpaper mixture will protect the walls from water, and facing tiles will give the room freshness and individual design of the space.
Moisture-resistant liquid wallpaper in the bathroom will look bright, playing with all the colors of the palette. To place tiles, the walls need to be leveled using:
- Drywall.
- Or plaster.
You need to understand that the treatment will “eat up” part of the free space, but the result can please the apartment owner for a long time.
And one more thing: liquid wallpaper in the bathroom is applied in a layer 5 to 7 mm thick.
Examples for bathroom photos
You can see examples of completed liquid wallpaper work in the bathroom.
An example of finishing a toilet with liquid wallpaper.
