Is it possible to glue wallpaper on plaster without putty?

Many people who decide to repair their homes on their own have one question: is it possible to glue wallpaper on plaster without putty? You can find a great many answers. On different Internet resources, they can be completely opposite. That is why it is very important to get an answer and understand if sticking is possible, then how to properly carry it out.

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So is it possible to glue?

We can confidently answer: it is possible to glue wallpaper on plaster, but not on any. What does it depend on? And it depends on the type of plaster that is used. For example, a decorative mixture is not suitable for this process, since it is an independent coating and applying any other finishing material to it will be inappropriate.

In general, plaster is an ideal material for sticking another coating on it. To do this, it is not necessary to make a separate layer of putty.

There is one type of plaster on which it is definitely not worth gluing wallpaper - a mixture based on cement. This type of plaster does not have the necessary qualities. Its main purpose is facade work and “rough” finishing. Although this drawback can be corrected - before gluing the wallpaper, you should cover the wall with gypsum mixture.

In addition, there are several more reasons that can harm the gluing of wallpaper on such material:

• Some types of this mixture absorb moisture well. If you apply glue to them without first applying a primer, then it will quickly absorb, and the wallpaper will not even have time to stick.
• It often happens, especially when light wallpapers are glued that the plaster, after impregnating with the adhesive mixture, becomes dark. Because of this, the glued material can be covered with ugly spots.
• Just sticking wallpaper on the old plaster does not always work. Previously, you will have to fix numerous defects. It is precisely for these purposes that putty is suitable.

Important! If you still have a desire to glue the wallpaper on the plaster, then before you start working, you need to plaster the walls with a finish layer.

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Training

Walls are a very important component of any interior, a lot will depend on their appearance. That is why it is necessary to perform the facing at the proper level. If you do not do this initially, then after - not a single picture, piece of furniture or anything else can fix the situation.

Many assume that picking up a wallpaper of pronounced texture or bright color, they will be able to fix any surface defects on which they will be glued. This misconception leads to the fact that you have to do the repair again. That is why the preliminary preparation of the walls is so important, even taking into account the gluing of wallpaper on plaster without putty.

As with any job, first you need to prepare all the tools you need. Be sure to require the following:

• Construction knife (or clerical).
• Roulette or ruler.
• Level.
• A bucket of water and a rag (spray).
• Spatula for removing wallpaper and sandpaper.

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How to glue wallpaper on plaster without putty?

Consider two options when the wallpaper is glued to the plaster. The first is when repairs are carried out, the old coating is removed, after which the walls are glued with a new one. The second - finishing work is carried out from the very beginning.

Repair work:

• Such repair work begins with the removal of the old layer of wallpaper. It is very easy to do this - you just need to moisten them with plenty of water, then let it absorb well. Further they will depart with ribbons.

Important! You cannot leave even small scraps. Sticking new wallpaper on them, one can expect that in these places in the near future blisters will form.

• Next, the cleaned surface is checked for voids. Over time, plaster can lose its properties and even collapse. In this case, the unreliable areas are eliminated, and all the defective places are restored using the gypsum mixture.

Important! In order for the new plaster to fit better onto the existing surface, the old plaster is wetted with water.

• All irregularities, dowels, nails that protrude above the surface are removed. They can be completely pulled out or hammered flush with the wall. After that, the wall is checked by level.
• If the wall surface has a strong curvature, blockages, which is often found in apartment buildings of old buildings, it will be advisable to align everything.
• Next, the prepared surface is primed. It is desirable to apply at least two layers of liquid. For greater effect, a small amount of PVA can be added to the primer. This will make it possible to reduce the absorption of wallpaper glue.

Finishing work

Walls can be made of any material - brick, concrete. Before covering them with a decorative layer, it is necessary to level the surface. So:

1. The surface is carefully plastered, so that a smooth wall is obtained, without flaws.
2. For gypsum plasterboards, a gypsum mixture is selected. It is applied with a thin, even layer that dries quickly. In addition, it has a white color, which will not give a darkening on paper wallpaper.
3. The layer should be perfectly even. Any bursts must be removed.
4. After - everything is well polished. In general, when a new layer of plaster is applied, it is advisable to immediately gloss it. To do this (after 10 minutes), the spatula is moistened and the surface is rubbed with it until a “gloss” is formed.
5. Next, the wall is covered with a primer and wallpaper is glued.

The process of sticking wallpaper on plaster

This is a very simple process, but still it has some nuances:

• It is better to start gluing from the corner of the room. So the skew that appears when the corner is sealed with a solid cut will be less noticeable.
• Such work can be done alone. But still, it is better to have a partner. Then one - will raise the edge of the roll to the plinth, and the second - will immediately mark the desired size below. It also happens when gluing: one - spreads the wall, and the second - spreads and supplies wallpaper.

Important! For work on plaster it is not necessary to use special glue. Even the most expensive has the same composition as the cheapest.

• The wall, which was covered with plaster, has a smooth surface. Therefore, it is important to prevent a draft in the room. Its presence will immediately lead to peeling wallpaper.
• Attempts to accelerate the drying of the glue using heaters or fans will have the same effect as in a draft.

Important! By a similar principle, liquid types of wallpaper are applied. It is only necessary to understand that before applying them, it is desirable to cover the surface with water-based paint. Only after this can they achieve good adhesion.

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Thus, answering the question whether it is possible to glue wallpaper on plaster without putty, it is not always necessary to carry out additional puttying. Although for this you need to fulfill a number of certain conditions. In any case, you will not be able to avoid the preliminary preparation of the walls.