The choice of glue for wallpaper is of great importance for the final quality of the repair. The shelf life of an attractive finish depends not only on the quality of the wallpaper itself, but also on the glue used. On the wall, the canvas can sit tight if everything is done correctly. If mistakes were made, after only a few days, the material may begin to exfoliate from the base surface. Choose glue very carefully.
The first thing you need to know about choosing a glue for wallpaper is that all compounds are divided into special and universal. The name of the latter speaks, in fact, for itself. For all types of wallpapers this option is suitable.
A variety of wallpapers can be fixed using universal glue. This is explained by the fact that in its composition there are chemical impurities and synthetic resins. But at the same time, it is the composition that is the main disadvantage of this glue. For human health, all of these substances can hardly be called useful. In addition, the cost of universal glue is usually higher than that of special grades.
It is for these reasons that people choose special adhesives for wallpaper. Everything is determined by the type of material. It is necessary to glue paper wallpapers with one composition, vinyl ones with another and so on. Here it is also necessary to take into account that there are several types of adhesive compositions, for example, for paper wallpapers. The same with other types of material. Often paper-based wallpapers are attached to the walls with a paste. It is a flour or potato starch material. You can cook it at home, but at the same time it must be fresh. Adhesion can be improved by adding carpentry or PVA glue to the composition.
CMC glue is also very popular. Its shelf life is longer than that of a paste. It comes on sale in the form of a powder that must be diluted in water before use. Paper wallpapers are also often glued with PVA. Such glue does not form lumps, it can be easily placed in water.
The adhesive intended for vinyl wallpaper is usually also quite versatile. It is also suitable for foamed, embossed, fabric and other materials. It divorces easily, the canvas during gluing can be moved to achieve alignment with each other, since the composition turns out to be liquid.
Wallpaper adhesives can include special additives that fight certain problems, for example, fungus, insects. When planning a purchase, you should consider what kind of result you need to get in the end.
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