How to paint old wallpaper to bring more benefit and not harm

Good afternoon dear friends!

Unexpectedly for you dismantling of old wallpaper process became complicated and practically impossible. The situation is rather frequent, particularly in the building where the past "seaming" wallpapered walls from time immemorial been performed or in order to "repair forever."

In this situation there are two options: to persevere shoot "hard-nosed" layer of material, or leave this complex undertaking, and use old wallpaper, as the canvas for the new decor. The second option tempting and original, but not so easy to carry out his own, as it seems at first sight! However, this is not an excuse to indulge in innovative solutions to wall design. So today I prepared 5 of nuances that will help you achieve the perfect result with implementation of the picturesque concept.

In addition, it a great chance to test yourself and personally to create a painting on the wallpaper, which will be not competitive with even the most "cool" rolls of specialty shops.

1."A look professional"

. Before starting such an exciting event, examine the surface of the walls. "Bubbles" bumps in the paper after unsuccessful removal and other damage by fixing paintings, rugs or other objects must be eliminated! Material (paper, textiles, vinyl ...), topography (smooth, patterned), and so on, all of these things and determine the next steps.

It deserves special attention and the first palette. So to paint the darker shades of the procedure will take place in several layers. If the tone of the planned close to the previous one, it is enough to be only a couple of "layers."

2.surface preparation. As soon as the external defects are eliminated, in line preparation stage wallpaper. Surface before painting should be the ideal for all criteria. Smooth, clean and dry. These figures and become the guarantor of a quality paint application. Therefore obespylte wall (wipe them with a dry or damp sponge, depending on the structure of the wallpaper), clean each joint and seal the severed edge, if any.

After all, to create a new masterpiece, you need a spotlessly clean sheet!

3.The quality and quantity of the material. For simple application will be sufficient to only two coats of paint. Moreover, the first must be sufficiently thin, for a more robust "grip" (adhesion) with old wallpaper. Do not rush to repeat "crimping", allow time for drying of the first layer, according to the instructions.

But to disguise the dark color (patterns) on shades of bright palette, the two layers can not do. That's why you need to paint more. Ditto for the result of a good, choose a quality paint! Not cheap!

4.Choosing paint. Acrylic or glycerol? The question is not easy! As acrylic paint perfect disguise flaws will smooth terrain, but because of its content of water can dissolve the wallpaper adhesive.

glycerin (With White Spirit) paint dries longer, but it is better to "stick" to the surface. It is recommended for washable wallpaper (vinyl). Again, it all depends on the initial study of the fabric!

5.preliminary test. In order not to regret about a possible "failure", carry out the test! In a hidden view the site, go roller with paint and make sure that everything goes according to plan. If bubbles appear, they are likely to disappear after drying. Feel free to go ahead with the entire surface.

But if the wallpaper began to break away and act like "ugly", then, unfortunately, we have to go back to the option number one - to persevere shoot "hard-nosed" layer of material ...

Earlier published materials:

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