How to glue cork wallpaper on the wall

Today, a modern selection of finishing materials allows designers to implement absolutely any ideas and ideas, regardless of the planned budget. All materials, even exotic ones, which only recently were available to only a few, can now afford everything. It is to such universal materials that cork is taken - a combination of amazing beauty of color and texture in one finish. It is made from the bark of cork oak, so you can also talk about environmental friendliness and naturalness.

For convenience, manufacturers used the material for the manufacture of wallpaper. Before you make a choice in their favor, you should familiarize yourself with how to glue cork wallpaper.

We are familiar with the new finishing material

Manufacturing

When planning a repair, everyone starts explore new products on the market of finishing materials in order to transform and drastically change the interior of the room. To solve the problem will help the cork surface wallpaper, which in the past few years is often used for finishing rooms for various purposes.

If, however, we consider in detail the positive aspects of cork wallpapers, then we can single out the following characteristics:

1. Durability. Due to their unusual structure, they have high resistance to mechanical damage.
2. Elasticity. Elastic material can be easily bent in different directions, which greatly facilitates the process of pasting. Within a few seconds, the wallpaper takes the original form.
3. Sound and thermal insulation properties.
4. It is also worth noting that they are fireproof.
5. Waterproof. Air structure does not allow water to penetrate inside.

These wall materials can be used to finish all kinds of surfaces: glue on the ceiling, on the walls, and finish door and window openings.

The cork is hypoallergenic, so it is recommended to use it when finishing the children's rooms.

Selection of tools

Gluing tools

Before you begin for sticking wallpaper on the wall or ceiling, you need to prepare the tools you need in the process:

• ruler (metal);
• scissors or stationery knife;
• comb ( spatula);
• spatula;
• pencil or marker;
• plumb (level).

Since the process is quite simple, you will need the standard tools that are in every home.

Choosing glue

Need special glue

Because it It is not about simple wallpaper, but about cork, then, accordingly, it is necessary to select a special glue. Ideal expensive, but very easy to use glue, which is made on the basis of acrylic. If the funds do not allow, then contact adhesive will become a no less practical option. But, at the same time, it is necessary to remember that working with it will require a large investment of time and effort. As a result, properly pasted wallpaper will not fall behind the surface.

Pufas

Among the most common brands of glue today can be identified as follows:

• Moment Classic;
• KCM Super Extra;
• Pufas K12;
• LACRYSIL "For cork and bamboo";
• Multifix.

When choosing a glue for cork, you need to carefully study the label. It should be stated that it is intended for heavy wallpaper .

Preparatory work

Markup

When the tools collected, wallpaper and glue purchased, you can proceed to the preliminary stage. It is worth noting that cork wallpapers are sold in rolls, so they have to lie in the room for pasting for 2 days. Due to this, the temperature and humidity of the natural material will achieve the required performance. This will subsequently prevent deformation of the edges and joints, as well as the formation of blisters.

Preparation includes cutting wallpaper on canvas. For effective work, as well as, if desired, cutting the finishing material as economically as possible, it is necessary to mark the surface itself, for example, walls. Mark the walls with the help of construction level, plumb, ruler and pencil (chalk).

For cutting, it is important to choose a sharp knife or scissors. Pre-cut holes for electrical accessories: sockets and switches. Use for this purpose podozetnik, which will allow to put a clear path. For each strip, you must add 5 cm to the allowances.

The most convenient way is to mark and cut in pairs. This will allow more accurate operations.

Sticking technology

Sticking

As mentioned above , cork is quite a capricious material. It cannot be bent on a break or glued with an overlap.To do everything correctly, follow these tips and sequences:

1. Cork in a roll You need to start gluing from the window to eliminate the likelihood of joints.
2. In order to stick the strip evenly, it is necessary to make the correct marking for the first strip on each wall - strictly vertically.
3. The diluted glue is applied with a comb and spatula to the surface and strip of wallpaper, which is then pressed down firmly on the wall.
4. If the glue gets on the cork itself, it must be immediately removed with a damp and soft cloth. You can also wait until it hardens and then remove, poking with a sharp knife.
5. When making corners, you need to cut the canvas with scissors, as overlapping is not allowed.

Before proceeding to the finish, you need to carefully study the instructions from the manufacturer, which lists all the tips and nuances.

A few tips

Tips for sticking

Consider in the process pasting such important points:

1. In order for the glue not to protrude at the joints, it is necessary to correctly calculate its quantity and evenly distribute the comb over the surface.
2. Very often cork wallpapers are chosen for finishing wide door and window openings. Choosing this finish on the arch you need to be extremely accurate and accurate, since it will not be possible to overlap at the corners.
3. After finishing, it is recommended to apply a special varnish or wax on the wallpaper. This will provide additional protection, add shine, and also extend the operational life.
4. If during the operation a deformation or heavy pollution appeared on the finish, then it is best to remove the piece and replace it with another. That is why when buying it is necessary to calculate the footage with a margin. Since it is almost impossible to buy the same shade.

By following simple recommendations, you can end up with an original and stunning interior room.

It is necessary to cut off the surpluses that were left on the allowances only with the scissors on the bottom of each strip. Glued surfaces should dry for at least 3 days. During this time, no drafts should be allowed. When covering walls with varnish, choose only the “breathing” types.

Video

See the video tutorial on sticking cork wallpapers:

See also:

• sticking vinyl wallpapers;
• alignment of the walls under the wallpaper.

Schemes

Several of the schemes below will help you to stick the wallpaper on the walls correctly:

The principle of gluing the plug

Pattern for calculating wallpaper

Pasting scheme

Photo

Types of cork wallpaper

Species

In the bedroom

In the rest room

In the corridor

In the living room

In the kitchen

Cork roll

Wallpapers with ornaments

Applying glue

isener glueing

Design of the corridor with cork wallpaper