To the bamboo wallpaper the people still largely relate to mistrust, preferring the usual paper, vinyl or non-woven materials. But this type of coverage has its undoubted advantages, which attract potential buyers - strength, soundproofing, resistance to ultraviolet and environmental friendliness. Surface of bamboo is not covered with chemical dyes or varnish, you can clean them with the most ordinary sponge or household vacuum cleaner. Here is a small guide that will help to understand the beginners with pasting such beautiful wallpaper.
How to glue wallpaper from bamboo?
- What glue to glue bamboo wallpaper? For them, the usual water-based formulation is not suitable. It is advisable to buy special high-viscosity materials for cork and bamboo wallpaper or to purchase quality liquid nails.
- Bamboo wallpaper is a plate, glued to the base, consisting of technical gauze. Sell them for a meter or in special rolls.
- For gluing, literally any smooth surface (wood, brick, concrete) is suitable. Make sure that there are no traces of lime whitewash, pieces of old paper wallpaper, dust, dirt, cut chips, cracks and other defects with putty. Apply a coat of primer to the walls with a roller.
- Observe the important condition - the temperature and humidity of the wallpaper and air in the room should be almost identical. Roll rolls on the floor and leave them in this position for 24 hours.
- Using the level, draw a line on the wall, on which you can smoothly paste the first part of the wallpaper.
- Measure and use a sharp knife to cut the right strip of material.
- The technology works a little different depending on what kind of glue the owners use for bamboo wallpaper. In our case, the acrylic composition is applied, which should be applied with a comfortable notched trowel on the pasted wall, with progressive movements, filling the entire working surface with it. 10-15 minutes, while the composition begins to grasp, will be enough to process even a large area. If you use a contact adhesive, it must be applied to both surfaces with a flat spatula. With this material you need to be much more careful. It grasps quickly and does not nearly allow you to adjust the layout of the blade.
- Immediately proceed to pasting the wallpaper, without waiting for the glue to begin to lose moisture or completely absorbed. You will have a couple of minutes to adjust the canvas on the wall. When you make sure that the wallpaper is installed correctly, smooth them with a slight effort of the rubber roller in different directions.
- The correct dosage and application of the glue practically excludes its leakage to the outside, but if this happens, then remove the excess material with a piece of rag.
- Look at the wallpaper from all sides, just how smooth the surface is, whether they are densely pinned to the wall.
- Similarly, glue the next strip of bamboo wallpaper, wipe them with rags and check the relative position.
- A day later, to tear off the leaf from the wall, a person will need to make a significant effort. Observing these simple tips, you will certainly achieve the best result.
Those who love natural materials or finishes in the oriental style are interested in how to properly glue the bamboo wallpaper. Especially difficult this process is not called, but some people are frightened to work with unfamiliar material. We hope that our article will help you in working with this excellent and environmentally friendly material.