How to fix rough wallpaper joints without plywood

In the process of repair, a person already imagines how the room will eventually look. However, not everything goes smoothly, and minor problems arise.

One of the common causes at the final stage is the formation of seams and joints on the wallpaper. We’ll find out how to fix it below.

First we need to find out the reasons for the formation of defects. This will help get rid of the problem in the future. So, there are 5 main reasons:

1. Curved walls;
2. Plasterboard walls;
3. The preparation of the walls is not carried out properly;
4. Wrong wallpapering;
5. Uneven adhesive.

Let's take a closer look

A gap at the seam can happen due to poor-quality materials that trim the walls. Old plaster often swells and peels, which leads to the appearance of seams.

Not removed the old wallpaper. At first glance, the problem is insignificant, but its consequences are very unpleasant.

Another nuance is glue. It is important to use fresh materials that still have an expiration date. No need to think that the more glue, the stronger the wallpaper will hold. Before use, carefully read the instructions, maybe it is applied not to the wallpaper, but to the surface.

How to fix stitches?

Remember: some paper materials can expand by 4-6 mm when in contact with glue. To avoid this, you must:

1. Evenly apply the optimum amount of glue to the wallpaper.
2. Wait a bit. The material will get slightly wet, but not yet enlarged. At this point, it needs to be glued.

Another way to prevent the appearance of joints is to coat the edges with special glue. To do this, glue is applied to the edges of the wallpaper, pressed against the wall with a roller, and held for 2-3 minutes.

We use stationery glue

First of all, we remove the remaining glue from the wall and from the edge of the wallpaper, where the joint was formed. Using clerical glue stick, we apply part of the glue to the canvas and wall. It is not necessary to press strongly. Just smooth the wallpaper.

Overwrite the seams

An unusual way has appeared recently. It allows not only to glue the joint, but also to carefully mask it. The only negative is that the paintings should be of the same type.

We take PVA glue and gypsum putty for the walls, and carefully mixes it in the proportions of 1 to 1. Gently apply the mixture with a spatula in place of the seam. Firmly press and slide together. We wait a few minutes, and then wipe the rest with a damp cloth.

You can fix rough seams with your own hands, without any special knowledge and devices.