5 works in the apartment that you need to do before wallpapering

Wallpapering on the walls is the most important and difficult event.

Where to start:

1. Installation or whitewashing of the ceiling is a complex event that will require special professionalism. Today, people prefer suspended ceilings, but there are those who whiten the ceilings. To begin with, you need to smooth the surface with putty. If this event is not done, all the cracks will be in sight. You can do such events yourself, but professionals are engaged in the installation of suspended ceilings.

2. Wall plastering — carried out if large bumps and cracks are present on the walls. Finishing materials can be purchased in dry stores at construction stores. They need only be diluted with water to the required consistency. Their cost is low, there are mixtures of gypsum or cement. Gypsum mixtures are the most flexible and can easily be applied to walls.

3. Puttying the walls gives them a smooth and even appearance. This affects the sticker on the wall. Putty, there are two types of base and finish. Finishing putty is applied with a thin layer. It is necessary to apply in several passes, having previously allowed to harden with a layer. Events are carried out using two spatulas of different widths.

4. Primed walls - after cleaning the surface must be treated with special substance. It neutralizes dust and degreases the surface of the walls.

A primer is carried out not only before wallpapering, but also before painting the walls. This provides:

• saving glue for wallpaper;
• increase the service life of the coating;
• excellent grip.

The composition is applied using a roller, the corners are pre-painted with a brush. Alkyd composition for wood structures. Priming is carried out in several stages, allowing the previous layer to dry.

5. Wallpapering is the most difficult event. It is better to carry out at an early stage of repair work. It is accompanied by high mobility and pollution. It will be difficult to lay the tiles yourself, unless the landlord works in the construction field. Work will require experience and professionalism. The durability of the repair done will depend on this.

There are many views on the order of finishing events. But everyone decides for himself in what order he will perform finishing work.