The modern market is able to offer a huge selection of finishing materials for the ceiling for every taste. Of the latest samples, liquid wallpaper has proven themselves well. They are gaining more and more popularity. That is why it is necessary to own information about their quality.
It is favorably distinguished by liquid wallpaper for the ceiling from other finishing materials their natural composition. This guarantees that during drying to the space, toxic gas will not be produced. At the same time, such material has antistatic properties, and it is not able to absorb dust. It was possible to achieve the absence of various synthetic fillers. The microporous structure of liquid wallpaper enables them to breathe and conduct steam. In addition, this material is very easy to maintain, does not require a special approach to itself. He is able to increase the sound insulation of the room. This is very relevant in city apartments.
Varieties of material
It may seem to beginners that there are a lot of varieties of such wallpaper, but this is not so. There are only three of them:
silk;
cellulose;
Combined.
Silk wallpaper. The first species consists only of special silk fibers. They have the highest level of protection against ultraviolet rays, and excellent decorative qualities. After application, the surface retains its original state for a long period. Since they have a very persistent coloring that is not able to burn out. The result is a very beautiful ceiling of excellent quality. The only drawback is the high price.
Pulp wallpaper. In this case, the main component is pulp fiber. It has the smallest life and quickly loses its original appearance. The color turns pale rather quickly, and the decor leaves much to be desired. Given the price availability, they are used for bathrooms, toilets or halls.
Combined wallpaper. The combined version of the coating combined the availability of prices and good quality. It consists of a mixture of cellulose fibers with silk samples. These wallpapers are more resistant to ultravioletus and do not lose their novelty for a long time. Such a coating is perfect for a bedroom or a children’s room.
The process of finishes
It is easy to do this work and you can handle it yourself. First you need to purchase tools and materials:
primer;
spatula;
rollers for various purposes;
Drill for stirring;
stiff brush.
Adherents of traditional paper wallpaper are confident in the complexity and high cost of liquid coating of ceilings. Each selects the price category in accordance with the quality of the material. Among paper wallpaper you can also find rather expensive copies. The process of their gluing includes the painstaking period of marking the ceiling and cutting rolls. In addition, to obtain the desired picture, you will have to carefully choose the joints.
When applying liquid wallpaper, there is nothing. Moreover, such material perfectly disguises irregularities or cracks on the surface. But here the preparatory stage is very important.
All work consists of small stages:
preparatory;
Wallpaper breeding;
Direct application.
Preparation
First of all, the old ceiling surface is removed. The selection of tools and material will depend on its variety. If this is enamel, then you can use a specialized flush mixture. Acrylic and water -based coating is not necessary to completely remove. If there are exfoliating areas, it is enough to remove only them with a simple spatula or brush. If there are cracks, then you need to put their putty. Otherwise, the coating will not lie down in an even layer. Then a primer is applied, which provides a good level of adhesion between the ceiling and the finish coating. Further, the application of the wallpaper will be followed.
If initially the ceiling is uneven, and it is impossible to get rid of this, then it is better to use drywall. He will significantly reduce the reduction and accelerate the preparatory process.
Breeding material for liquid wallpaper
Most of them, offered to the consumer, are immediately ready for use. They are packaged in plastic containers and resemble tinted paste. Another option is dry mixtures. They are mixed with water before application, strictly following the instructions. Most often they initially originally have mineral dyes with texture fillers.
It is necessary to dilute the wallpaper in the plastic container of the corresponding size. Water is poured into it and powder is poured in compliance with these proportions. The mixture is thoroughly mixed and left for twelve hours for swelling. Then again mixed and an additional liter of water is poured and poured.
Coating
This procedure can be carried out manually or spray. In the first case, a regular spatula, structural roller and brush are useful. The finest layer of wallpaper with a spatula is applied and as a result a smooth surface is obtained. She will need at least five hours for drying. Then a very moisturized roller creates a structure.
The mechanized application method saves work time and forces spent. The ceiling from a pulverizer pistol is covered with a layer of liquid wallpaper, and then a structural roller is used again.
It will take two days to complete drying. During which no mechanical exposure to the surface cannot be allowed.
If you are confused by the high cost, then think about the high quality of such material. Complex manufacturing technology cannot be cheap. At the same time, you should take into account the excellent aesthetic appearance, and the long period of implementation.
Wallpaper design
These materials allow you to create real masterpieces. For decoration of the living room, you can create a panel with any interesting plot that will create an individual interior of your home.
To create a masterpiece ceiling, you will need some skills and a great desire.
Work begins with a pencil of the pattern on the ceiling. Next, the drawing is covered with the first layer of wallpaper with a performance behind the outline. With the help of a small spatula, the material is shifted to obtain the boundary of the picture. After the mixture dries, another type of wallpaper is applied. In this case, it is necessary to retreat a couple of millimeters from the previous edge. It is also shifted by a spatula. So it turns out a border without mixing colors. To highlight the contours of small details, a marker is used. To enhance the artistic effect, decor is used — shine, small beads, threads of different colors.
To create a picture, silk liquid wallpaper is more suitable. It is unacceptable to apply individual fragments in layers of different thicknesses. It is equally important to consider the manufacturer of the material. On the processing of one surface, it is recommended to use material from one representative.