Why you should not glue wallpaper in wet weather

According to the recommendations of specialists in the field of construction, finishing work should be done in the warm period of time - in spring or in summer, because this greatly simplifies the task. Even if the building is not connected to central heating and does not have an autonomous boiler, it will be saved the required temperature and wallpaper will not only dry without problems, but the process itself will be easy and will not take too much time. And here a quite reasonable question is brewing: is it worth it to do wallpapering in cold and damp weather? It is definitely possible to do repairs, but some rules and technologies must be followed. In view of the room in which the finishing work will be carried out, some kind of difficulties will arise.

The most difficult will be wallpapering in an unheated room. In the wet season, the temperature outside becomes lower than indoors. Increased humidity and condensation requires heating the room with heating devices. Which is not only financially costly, but simply a troublesome task. In order for the wallpaper glue to evenly absorb and dry out, the room temperature must be maintained at the same level. This requires constant monitoring of the indoor climate.

In residential apartments, the process of wallpapering is greatly simplified by the installed central heating system, which automatically maintains a certain temperature level.

Difficulties arise with the dampness of the walls. The moisture level can be checked with a small piece of foam and polyethylene. It is necessary to cover the foam with polyethylene and stick it on the work wall, at night. The presence of condensation on the film will help to conclude that the walls are dank. If there is condensation, air must be drained. Another unplanned waste may be the purchase of a dehumidifier - a special electrical appliance that, in a given mode, will help reduce the humidity level to the desired value. If the purchase of this device is not included in the “construction plans”, then it will only be possible to reduce the humidity level in the room using conventional heaters, which will take a lot of time.

And another drawback of wallpapering in wet weather is the lack of oxygen from heating appliances. In the process, it is strictly forbidden to open windows and doors. With sharp contact with moist air, the newly glued wallpaper will instantly appear on the floor.

With a great desire, comfort in the house can be achieved at any time of the year and any weather conditions. Only following the recommendations guarantees a long service life.