Where to start gluing wallpaper?

So, you decided to make redecoration in the apartment yourself with minimal experience? One of the first questions asked by novice masters: where to start gluing wallpaper? It is also important to know what varieties of these materials exist, what is their texture, the specifics of gluing. Only in this case, you can achieve a good result in the decorative design of the room. We will consider all this in this article so that you do not have any difficulties during the repair.

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Tips for novice builders

Soviet-style wallpaper was lapped. For this, on one side of the material there was a strip without a printed pattern. It was intended for gluing the next canvas. Wallpapering was done exclusively from the window, so that the seam was not so noticeable.

Today this problem does not exist. The answer to the question of where to start gluing the wallpaper is one - they can be glued from anywhere.

But the beauty of the finish and accuracy in the work has not been canceled by anyone. Therefore:

• It is advisable to begin installing the wall covering from a strictly vertical line. This may be the edge of the door or window opening, as well as the corner.
• You can violate this tradition, outlining a line strictly perpendicular to the floor. The correctness of the line is checked using the building level.

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What tools will be needed?

The following tools are used for wallpapering:

• For measurements and marking: tape measure, ruler, pencil or marker, calculator.
• Paint roller.
• Spatula, scraper - to remove the old wall covering.
• Bucket, paint brush.
• Scissors, wallpaper knife.
• Clean soft textiles.
• Plumb, spirit level.
• Ladder.

Important! Before pasting the walls, it is important that the room is prepared. Disconnect power outlets, then remove the protective covers. Wallpaper strips are glued over the outlet holes, and then holes are made in the trellis. To cut the upper and lower edges, a triangle ruler is used.

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How to glue wallpaper - from a window or from a door?

So, the door and window can serve as a guideline:

1. The first canvas must be carefully glued to the landmark.
2. After you have checked the correctness of the sticking level, you can move on in a circle. More precisely, the rectangle.

Important! The main thing is to consider how the rays from the window fall, otherwise - the joints will stand out strongly.

Many people choose not a window, but a door jamb as a guideline. Interior doors in an apartment change often enough, therefore it is absolutely true that the doors are an ideal vertical. You save time because there is no need to set the vertical direction in level.

Important! If you adhere to such an ideal vertical, then, starting from it, you can continue to stick on. The towels in this case will be mounted strictly vertically, and will look very beautiful.

When deciding how to properly glue the wallpaper in the corridor and where to start, think many times, choosing an angle as a guide. The fact is that far from always the angles are perfectly even. You need to check the relationship between the corners using a level before using one of them as an initial guide.

Important! Sticking one wallpaper in the corner is impractical because unattractive wrinkles may form.It is much better to glue two adjacent sheets in the corner with a slight overlap. Of course, you have to tinker, but the result will be high-quality and reliable.

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Features of choice

Before you begin gluing tapestries and decide the question of how to glue the wallpaper - from window to window, you need to know their features and installation rules. The determining factors when choosing are:

• Appointment of the premises.
• The condition of the walls.

Here are some tips to keep in mind:

• For rooms with a normal level of humidity and well-aligned walls, you can choose any kind of finishing materials.
• For wet rooms, washing types of wallpaper are more suitable.

Regarding specific types of materials:

• The non-woven base coating masks minor irregularities well. It is a pleasure to work with them, since there is no need to glue the panels. Glue must be applied directly to the surface to be trimmed.

Important! The only difficulty may arise with pasting corners. When sticking a whole panel, folds can form, so you need to mount the canvas with a little overlap.

• Embossed vinyl coating also hides the unevenness of the walls. The best option is trellis with a dense or coarse-mesh pattern. Fiberglass materials are also a good option.
• For lovers of Japanese and eco-friendly styles, expensive coatings made of natural materials are suitable (most often it is bamboo).
• Acrylic wallpapers resemble vinyl in appearance. They are best suited for rooms with high humidity. They can be washed, they are resistant to mechanical damage.

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Features of combining different materials

This is a rather complicated question, because they have different structures, shades, etc. By combining different materials, trying to “combine incompatible”, you can both hopelessly spoil the interior and create a wonderful in beauty, unique design.

Experts advise to mount the top layer on the walls first, and then - a little overlap, to glue the bottom layer. As a decorative material covering the joint, moldings, borders or wood panels can be used.

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Now it will be easier for you to decide for yourself where to start gluing wallpaper, choose the right material and create a cozy room with your own hands without much hassle.