Some are waiting for summer to hang wallpaper, while others are waiting for the heating season. Let’s figure out when it’s best to start this stage of finishing work and what conditions are needed to achieve the best result.
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It doesn't matter what the weather is outside the window. The main thing is that the room where the wallpaper is glued is warm, dry and free of drafts.
1 At what temperature should you glue wallpaper?
Glue consumption in special areas. Before you start gluing wallpaper, decide on the amount of glue so that it does not run out suddenly. If you glue wallpaper in winter, pay special attention to places near radiators. There, the glue on the canvases will dry faster than they stick to the wall. Therefore, coat the canvases intended for these areas with a thicker layer or use PVA glue in these places.
In the photo: Glass wallpaper glue from the Pufas factory.
At constant. This is the main requirement. Freshly hung wallpaper (primarily paper and vinyl; non-woven wallpaper to a lesser extent) does not like sudden temperature changes and drafts. From this point of view, it is better to glue wallpaper during the heating season - the temperature in the room will probably be constant. The optimal temperature for work is +25°C. At higher air temperatures, the consumption of wallpaper glue will be greater.
2 What is the optimal wall humidity?
Wallpaper must be glued to a dry surface. During construction and in the first stages of repair, water-based materials are most often used - concrete for walls, mortars for brickwork, screed compounds, cement plasters. Such materials require high-quality drying, and this process cannot be forced. If you overuse a hair dryer, cracks may appear in the plaster. ()
3 Is it important which walls to glue wallpaper on?
How long does it take for the walls to dry? In the new building for six weeks. When using cement plaster, the next stage of work can be started only after 14 days. Of course, in the “wet” season - that is, from approximately October to April - walls in unheated rooms will take longer to dry
Choose special plasters. These are, for example, plasters that are not cement-based, but gypsum-based (unless you are gluing wallpaper in the bathroom). If it is necessary to significantly level the walls or greatly change their geometry, then without the use of “wet” materials this can be done using moisture-resistant gypsum fiber sheets with special hydrophobic impregnation. This environmentally friendly material is not only resistant to high humidity, but also has low thermal conductivity, as well as the ability to maintain optimal humidity in rooms.
4 Under what lighting should you hang wallpaper?
With natural. A fine, not cloudy day is the best time to hang wallpaper. In daylight, both the field of activity and the process itself will be perfectly illuminated. Short daylight hours in winter are perhaps the only disadvantage of carrying out wallpaper work during the heating season. This also determines the place from where to start gluing wallpaper - from the windows, where there is more light.
In the photo: wallpaper Luxury walls 401-01 from the Elitis factory.
5 What else will you need?
Additional light source. In direct rays of light, the quality of the joints of the canvases is clearly visible - when glued end-to-end. And when gluing with an overlap, oblique rays are more useful. In addition, possible traces of glue may not be noticeable in natural light from the window, but will become noticeable when artificial light sources are turned on. You just need to bring a portable lamp at different angles to the wall with wallpaper and check the cleanliness of the seams. Moreover, it is better to do this right away - after drying, wallpaper glue cannot be washed off many types of wallpaper.
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The need to change your home interior or add newness and comfort to it can arise completely unexpectedly. If this process requires pasting the walls, and there is snow outside the window, the person who is determined to renovate begins to doubt and wonder whether it is possible to glue wallpaper in the apartment in winter? Or is it better to wait until summer?
Most often, a person finds himself at the mercy of stereotypes that claim that wallpapering in winter is a difficult and thankless task. However, reviews from specialists professionally involved in renovations indicate that the time of year is not at all an obstacle to beauty and comfort. And when asked whether it is possible to glue wallpaper in winter, they confidently answer positively.
Rules for reliable gluing
To glue wallpaper in winter without compromising quality, you need to follow a number of simple rules:
- walls should not be wet;
- the room must be protected from drafts;
- Changes in air temperature should be avoided;
- It is necessary to carefully follow the instructions for working with wallpaper and preparing glue.
It is quite easy to follow all these rules.
You can check the humidity of the walls using a small piece of ordinary polyethylene. It needs to be glued overnight to the surface prepared for pasting with mounting tape, and in the morning, based on the presence or absence of moisture on the inside of the film, a conclusion can be drawn about the degree of dryness of the walls.
Many people don’t know why they can’t open windows in a room where renovations are underway. The fact is that closed doors and windows allow you to avoid drafts that are detrimental to gluing.
Central heating allows you to maintain a stable temperature regime in winter. As a rule, there are no sharp temperature changes in apartments from autumn to spring.
When starting repairs, you must carefully follow the recommendations of the wallpaper and wallpaper glue manufacturer. Only in this case the efforts will not be in vain.
In addition, in order to achieve reliable gluing of the panels, other recommendations of specialists should be followed:
- It is necessary to carefully prepare the surface of the walls for repairs by properly priming them. To do this, you can use glue, which will be used for gluing. The primer covers the walls with a thin layer, preventing the glue from being absorbed into their surface. In addition, before gluing, you need to repair all cracks and holes in the walls.
- You should not glue new canvases onto old ones. Wallpaper that has outlived its useful life must be removed, otherwise it will become saturated with glue and fall off under the weight of the double sheet. Or waves and bubbles form under the new layer.
- When gluing wallpaper, you should use the type of adhesive that is intended for a specific type of material.
Not everyone knows how to peel wallpaper off a wall so as not to cause additional damage to it. If you mercilessly tear off firmly glued sheets, you can inadvertently tear out pieces of plaster from the wall, violating the integrity of its cover.
It is possible to peel off old wallpaper in different ways. Thin paper ones are easy to tear off with your hands, helping yourself in difficult places with a spatula. To remove other types of wallpaper, walls can be intensively treated with warm water using a spray bottle, roller or sponge, or use special liquids sold in hardware stores.
Why it is undesirable to cover walls in winter
The main problem during winter renovations can be the air temperature in the room being renovated. So, at what temperature can you glue wallpaper in winter?
Too low or very high values can lead to carefully glued canvases falling off the walls, much to the displeasure of the apartment owner. Experienced specialists know at what temperature they glue wallpaper in winter. The optimal values are in the range from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. Higher temperatures cause wallpaper paste to dry out before it has a chance to saturate the wallpaper. This is why gluing around hot radiators takes a lot of work. In this case, you can use PVA glue and apply it generously in several layers.
If the room is poorly heated, the question arises whether it is possible to glue wallpaper to cold walls. And experienced specialists will answer positively, but such work will require serious effort. The fact is that cold walls and low room temperatures will not allow the glue to dry quickly. As a result, the wallpaper remains wet for a long time and may eventually fall off the wall. High humidity in poorly heated rooms also contributes to this. If you have to work in such conditions, it is better to use special adhesives, and also try to heat the room using electric heating devices. And it is also very important to determine what wallpaper can be glued in a cold room.
If you still glue it in winter
If your life situation does not allow you to choose when it is better to glue wallpaper: in winter or summer, before gluing wallpaper in winter, you need to carefully select the type of coating that is most suitable for work at this time of year:
- Paper products are the easiest to glue. Due to the thinness of their base, they dry quickly, which is important when working in winter. When working with this type of wallpaper, experts advise sticking them overlapping rather than end-to-end, since when the paper dries, it shrinks and gaps may form between the sheets.
- Vinyl wallpaper has become especially popular in recent decades. They are slightly denser than paper ones, but they hide uneven walls well, have good water resistance and dry fairly quickly. Many beginners do not know how to hang vinyl wallpaper. There are several rules that, if followed, will help you cope with this task. Vinyl products are glued only to dry walls, the surface of which must be well prepared for work.
You can check the quality and dryness of the plaster using ordinary construction tape. To do this, you need to stick it to the wall and tear it off. If pieces of plaster remain on the adhesive surface of the tape, the walls are not prepared well enough.
When working in winter, you need to know how to glue peeling wallpaper. If you do this incorrectly, they will constantly come off in the same places:
- First you need to moisten the peeled parts of the panels. This can be done using a regular rag soaked in water. In this case, you need to ensure that the wallpaper is not soaked through with water.
- Next, you should apply a thin layer of glue to the remaining parts of the wallpaper and the surface of the wall and leave for about a quarter of an hour to soak and soak.
- After this, you need to re-apply a layer of glue only to the canvas, wait another 10 minutes and glue the remaining parts to the wall, smoothing them with your hand or a special steam roller.
- Remove any remaining glue with a damp cloth.
Even after careful calculations, after repairs there are remains of building materials, including rolls and pieces of wallpaper. It is unknown how soon they may be needed, so apartment owners often ask whether it is possible to store wallpaper on the balcony in winter. Experts do not recommend leaving them on open, unglazed balconies or loggias. Wallpaper does not like moisture and deteriorates when exposed to sunlight. It is best to store the remaining materials in a dry, dark place, such as a secluded corner of the pantry.
To be or not to be
Coziness and comfort in the house can be achieved at any time, regardless of weather conditions and time of year. Both in winter and in summer, wallpapering will not be a problem if you follow all the recommendations of professionals.
In order to make repairs, many people wait for a vacation, and this does not always happen in the summer. But what if the vacation falls in winter or cold autumn? Is it possible to make repairs and how to glue wallpaper in winter so it doesn't come off?
This question worries everyone who makes repairs in the cold season. And many are worried, is it possible to do this in winter or is it better to wait until spring? But builders work all year round, so you just need to know what glue can I use to glue wallpaper in winter?, and comply with technology.
First of all, you need to know that glued wallpaper does not like drafts, as well as sudden temperature changes, so the temperature in the room should be constant. You should not open windows and doors wide, and it is also important to prime the surface well beforehand. But this is far from a complete list of secrets that builders and finishing craftsmen use when making repairs in the winter season.
The cheapest paper wallpapers, as well as all paper-based types, are the most unstable to “winter” gluing. They are affordable and therefore very popular among Russians. 
Many people prefer them because they like to frequently change the wallpaper in their apartment, as they quickly get boring. But it is worth keeping in mind that at high temperatures in the room, the wallpaper dries quickly and may come off the wall. In this situation, in winter it is better to glue them not end-to-end, but overlapping.
A good alternative to paper are duplex, which consists of two layers. They cost more, but they look more stylish, do not fade, and are easy to glue.
Vinyl – they are not afraid of moisture, have an affordable price, and can be glued even in the bathroom.
Textile ones are quite expensive, are environmentally friendly and durable, look beautiful, and can be used not only in apartments, but also in public buildings and offices.
The main disadvantage of repairs during the cold period is the heat from the radiator, because of which the wallpaper begins to peel away from the walls. The glue line can dry out faster than it can set, and as a result the wallpaper will simply fall off.
To avoid this, you need to generously coat the wallpaper with glue; it is best to use PVA for this purpose.
For priming walls, they usually use the same glue as for wallpapering, only slightly diluted. The primer forms a thin film that does not allow the composition to be absorbed into the wall, but will hold the panel.
Rules for gluing in winter:
- Remove the remnants of old wallpaper using a spatula, after soaking the walls with a damp cloth.
- The temperature in the room should be 15-25°C.
- The glue must be carefully selected for the specific type of wallpaper (it is better to use the one specified in the instructions).
- Prepare the walls thoroughly before pasting.
- Start working by moving from the window.
- Smooth the wallpaper with a roller or brush, not with a rag, which leaves stains.
- Do not open the windows for two days to allow the wallpaper to dry evenly.
You should not skimp on the quality and quantity of glue. In order for them to reliably adhere to the surface, it is necessary to thoroughly lubricate both the panels and the walls with an adhesive composition.
A person’s desire to change a long-bored interior or add some zest can arise completely spontaneously. But if wallpapering is required and there is snow outside the window, then many people think about postponing this venture until the weather warms up due to the fear of certain problems arising. Today we will try to figure out whether it is possible to glue wallpaper in an apartment in winter, how permissible this is and what rules should be followed.
Why can't you wallpaper in winter?
Many novice builders, answering the question of when is it better to glue wallpaper - in winter or summer, clearly give an answer in favor of the second option. The main problem that arises during winter repairs is air temperature. The fact is that too high or low its values, as a rule, lead to peeling of the paintings just applied to the walls.
But experienced specialists know exactly what temperature needs to be maintained in the room during winter renovations so that the wallpaper does not come off the walls:
- Optimal values are from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius.
- Temperatures above the top number cause the glue to dry almost instantly even before it saturates the canvas. This is why it is so difficult to glue wallpaper around heating appliances.
- In poorly heated rooms, difficulties arise with gluing on cold walls. But if you want, you can get out of the situation, but you will have to make a lot of effort. Low temperatures and cold walls do not allow the glue to dry properly; because of this, the canvases remain wet for a long time and most often simply fall off.
How is reliable wallpapering ensured?
To replace wallpaper in an apartment without compromising quality characteristics, you must follow the simplest rules:
- The walls must be completely dry. You can check their moisture level using a piece of ordinary polyethylene. It is enough to stick it overnight with mounting tape to the surface intended for wallpapering, then in the morning check whether there is moisture on the inside of the film.
- The room must be protected from drafts. Many people cannot understand why windows should not be opened in rooms where renovations are being carried out. The fact is that drafts have a detrimental effect on gluing.
- It is recommended to avoid temperature changes. Central heating will help maintain optimal temperatures in winter. In addition, from autumn to spring, temperature changes rarely occur in apartments.
- You should strictly follow the instructions when working with wallpaper and when preparing glue. Only by following the manufacturers' recommendations can you achieve a good result and not ruin all your efforts.
If you already know at what temperature you can glue wallpaper, then you just need to study a few more recommendations from experts in order to achieve reliable gluing of the panels:
- The surfaces of the walls must be carefully prepared and a primer applied to them. The fact is that the primer does not allow the glue to be absorbed into the wallpaper.
- Do not try to glue new wallpaper onto old canvas. It is better to remove the material that has already served its purpose, since it can become saturated with glue and simply fall off under the double weight. In addition, bubbles and waves may form under the new wallpaper.
- When gluing, it is better to use the type of glue that is intended for a specific type of material.
Important! Not everyone knows how to properly peel off old wallpaper so as not to further damage the surface. If you tear off well-glued sheets with great effort, you can accidentally tear out a piece of plaster from the wall along with them, thereby violating its integrity. That's why:
- It is better to carefully tear off thin paper wallpaper by hand using a spatula.
- More dense coating options are pre-impregnated with warm water using a sponge, roller or spray bottle.
What wallpaper is best to hang in winter?
If the life situation nevertheless develops in such a way that there is no time to figure out whether it is possible to glue wallpaper in the house in winter, then it is necessary to select the most suitable type of coating for performing work in the cold season:
- Paper products are the easiest to glue. Due to their thinness, they dry quickly, which is very important when working in winter.
Important! Experts advise sticking such wallpaper not end-to-end, but overlapping, because after drying the paper begins to shrink and gaps may appear between adjacent strips.
- Vinyl products have become quite popular recently. They differ in density from paper versions, but they perfectly hide unevenness on the walls, dry well, and have excellent water resistance. Beginners are afraid to work with them because they don’t know thoroughly how to glue them. The main thing is to work exclusively with dry walls that are already prepared for gluing.
We solve problems during gluing
When carrying out repairs in winter, you need to know exactly how to re-glue the peeling sheets back on. The problem is that if this is done incorrectly, then in the future this problem will overtake you again and again, precisely in these problem areas. Follow these rules:
- First, the peeled areas of the canvas must be moistened with a damp cloth. It is important to ensure that they are not completely saturated with water.
- Then apply a thin layer of glue to these parts and the surfaces of the walls and leave them for thirty minutes to soak.
- After this, you can re-apply glue to the canvases, wait another 10 minutes, stick them to the wall, smoothing them at the same time with your hand or a steam roller.
- At the last stage, remove any remaining glue with a damp cloth.
Important! If after renovation you still have building materials, pieces or rolls of wallpaper, then you should not store them on the balcony in winter, because you will need them in the future. These products do not like moisture and become deformed when exposed to sunlight. It is better to store them in a dark, dry place, such as a pantry.
The construction market nowadays is very rich in a variety of materials for finishing our houses and apartments. Wallpaper has always been relevant for many years. A wide variety of textures and materials from which the wallpaper is made attracts the client. Any purchase of wallpaper will not be without the cost of glue. The type and quality of glue play an important role in professional wallpapering work.
Types of wallpaper
During the development of technology, people did not ignore wallpaper as a decoration product for apartments and houses. Even the most demanding and scrupulous buyer will find his type. Wallpaper according to general criteria and characteristics is divided into the following types:
- Paper. The most classic and cheapest wallpaper. There are two-layer (duplex) and single-layer (simplex) wallpapers. Eco-friendly, moisture and air permeable. But they wear out quickly, cannot be washed, and absorb unpleasant odors.
- Non-woven. The structure of such wallpaper is such that a material with the addition of fabric fibers is glued onto the paper. They are used to decorate walls and ceilings. They hide irregularities well, allow air to pass through, are wear-resistant, durable and environmentally friendly.
- Vinyl. They are foamed vinyl, the base of which is paper or non-woven fabric. The texture of such products is varied. They can be smooth, embossed, corrugated, embossed, click wallpaper (so-called silk-screen printing). Very wear-resistant, the colors hardly fade and hide unevenness. They do not allow moisture to pass through, so these wallpapers can be washed. They can be painted up to ten times. A negative quality of such wallpaper is its airtightness.
- Acrylic. They are foamed acrylic placed on paper. The characteristics are very similar to vinyl wallpaper. In terms of service life, they are less durable than vinyl, but they are breathable.
- Natural. Some of the most expensive. They are made from natural ingredients - seaweed, bamboo, reed, veneer, straw, cork. In most cases, the base is paper. 100% environmentally friendly. They are afraid of moisture and lose color.
- Glass wallpaper.
Is it possible to glue wallpaper in an apartment in winter?
This type of trim product is made of fiberglass. Very durable and environmentally friendly. Durable, can be repainted up to fifteen times, hides unevenness, and is fireproof. A very useful quality is that this wallpaper does not allow fungi and mold to develop. Very small selection of textures. Textile. The base is paper or non-woven. The outer layer is fabric - velor, cotton, linen, silk. They look very beautiful and expensive on the wall. Fireproof, good sound and heat insulation. Not very resistant to dirt, odors, or moisture.
- Metal. Thin foil is used to make the outer layer. Increased wear resistance, resistance to sunlight, good sound insulation, good and easy to clean.
- Liquid. The structure is very complex. They combine the qualities of wallpaper and decorative plaster. The basis is cellulose. They are sold in the form of a powder that must be diluted with water. They have no joints, are very beautiful and decorative, level walls, are environmentally friendly, and have antistatic properties. Short service life 6-9 years.
- Photo wallpaper. The basis is self-adhesive paper. Long-term. They do not allow air and moisture to pass through. A very wide selection of pictures and photos for different interiors.
Types of glue
Many people think that buying universal glue will solve all their problems. But that's not true. For a certain type you need to use the right adhesive mixture. There are adhesives:
Universal wallpaper adhesive
- Universal. The name itself speaks about the breadth of application of this glue. But there are also disadvantages. This adhesive mixture does not withstand so-called heavy wallpaper very well;
- Vinyl. Suitable for all types of vinyl wallpaper;
- Lightweight glue. Paper wallpaper is usually glued with this glue;
- Heavy glue. It is intended for gluing glass wallpaper, cork, acrylic, metallized, textile and vinyl wallpaper.
- Water resistant. Used for wallpapering in rooms with high humidity.
- Dispersed. Used for glass wallpaper and textile wallpaper. Has increased strength.
How and at what temperature should you glue wallpaper?
There is a lot of controversy on this issue. When is it better to glue - in winter or summer? You can always glue wallpaper, in any weather and at any time of the year, but subject to certain nuances:
Wallpapering
- Maintaining temperature conditions. The temperature should be approximately 10 to 25 degrees Celsius. This temperature is needed for the adhesive base of our wallpaper to dry evenly.
- Humidity. Humidity should not exceed 60%. At higher humidity, the glue reacts with water and its adhesive properties are significantly reduced, which can lead to the appearance of bubbles. In worst cases, the wallpaper may peel off.
- External factors. Don't forget about sunlight. If glued wallpaper is exposed to direct sunlight, this can cause the color to fade and the glue to dry out quickly. As a result, wallpaper can change its structure (shrink, settle). Drafts must not be allowed. They will sharply change the desired temperature and disrupt the uniform drying of the glue.
Remember - the wallpaper takes about a day to dry. Follow these subtleties and achieve maximum effect.
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