Glass fiber: choice, sticking, painting

Contents

1. Pros and cons of glass walling
2. How to choose glass wall paper?

• Density of glass wallpaper
• Pattern of glass wallpaper
• Composition and packaging
• Best glass wallpaper manufacturers

How to glue glass wallpaper?

How to paint glass wallpaper?

At the end of

Glass fiber is considered one of the most durable finishing materials. They can serve you 30 years or more, while maintaining perfect condition. In addition, this wallpaper can be repainted many times, and sticking them will not cause absolutely no difficulties. They fit perfectly into any interior, can decorate any room, so it is not surprising that today they are at the peak of popularity. Despite this, not all buyers know exactly how to choose the glass wall paper, and what to do with it further: how to glue them properly, and then paint .Let's try to shed light on some pressing issues.

Probably, one can guess from the very name of this finishing material, from which it consists

.This is a glass that, under the influence of high temperatures, is melted and pulled into threads, from which a cloth is subsequently woven. So that the finished material is not too brittle, its is impregnated with special substances based on starch. Similarly, is made today by two main types of glass wall coverings:

• "spider" is the thinnest glass-fiber, also called painting glass fiber. Used for leveling surfaces, reinforcing walls, as well as the basis for painting the ceiling. Patterns such material does not have;
• proper glass wallpaper or glass cloth wallpaper .They have a more dense structure, are characterized by the presence of a pattern: herringbone, diamond, circles, waves, etc. This material is used for pasting walls and cabinet furniture, intended for reusable subsequent painting. We will talk about this type of wallpaper.

The advantages and disadvantages of

glass walling. Glass wall today is very popular, and the growing demand for them is explained by along with their advantages: :

• absolutely safe and environmentally friendly material ;
• high strength , because it is almost impossible to scratch them;
• is the non-combustible material , like the glass itself;
• glass wall mills additionally strengthen the walls of the , conceal small cracks;
• can pass air, but mold or fungus will never start on them, so this type of finish can be used in rooms with high humidity;
• ; possibility of to glue such wallpapers onto any surface of ;
• able to repaint several times. Depending on the pattern, density and manufacturer, the number of layers of painting varies from 6 to 20;
• if the paint is selected correctly, then the coating can be washed with , and even the inscriptions made with a felt-tip pen can be washed;
• durability : 30 years or more.

. With all the advantages of glass wallpaper, it is necessary to take into account some of their drawbacks, so that the coating in the end does not disappoint. So, the main disadvantages are:

• if you decide to make repairs and replace the wall finish, then removing the glass wall from the walls will be problematic;
• they cost more than paper or vinyl wallpaper;
• high paint consumption compared to simple painting walls;
• the choice of patterns is not the richest, and if the pattern is not sufficiently embossed, then it can completely disappear under several layers of paint;
• if you picked up the wrong paint, then in some spots may not wash off.

How to choose glass fiber?

When choosing glass wallpaper, you should pay attention to with several key parameters of : their density, pattern, composition and manufacturer.

Density of glass wallpaper

Density and durability directly depend on density. The more dense glass wall paper you have chosen, the longer their lifespan and the more times they can be repainted. For high-quality finishing of the room it is better to pay attention to the material with a density of 100 g / m2 and above .In this case, the wallpaper will serve, as expected, 30 years or more.

Wallpaper with a density of less than 100 g / m2 is not as dense and durable, their durability is much lower, but the price is more affordable. Such material is suitable for finishing an economy class, or if you do not plan to repaint walls frequently.

Pattern of glass wallpaper

A variety of patterns, although limited, still have something to choose from. Most often on sale you can find materials with this texture:

• herringbone;
• mat;
• diamond;
• some manufacturers find material with a pattern resembling raindrops on window glass, parquet or rice paper.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible textures, as manufacturers are constantly replenishing their collections with materials with new drawings. Nevertheless, you can find a suitable texture for the apartment.

Pay attention to the fact, as far as the relief is voluminous and deep .It depends on how many layers of paint can be applied without losing the pattern.

The composition and packaging of

An important parameter in the selection is and the composition of glass wallings. Ideally, the material should consist of 70% fiberglass and 30% impregnation , as indicated in the accompanying documents. A significant deviation from the specified parameters or the lack of necessary documentation should be alarming.

Also note the packaging for glass wallpaper: it should be complete. The canvas itself should be neatly woven, not crumbling, have smooth edges. It is very convenient when the manufacturer marks the seamy side with the appropriate signs, which helps not to confuse and properly glue the canvas.

. The best producers of glass wallpaper.

Whatever you say, the name of the manufacturer means a lot today. Some firms have proven themselves in the market, and their products are of consistently high quality. So which manufacturers should pay attention first?

1. Tassoglas is a well-known Swedish company, which is considered the world leader in the production of glass fiber wallpaper. The company offers material with a different pattern, high durability and strength. Depending on the model, such wallpaper can withstand 5-15 layers of paint;
2. Nortex - Chinese-made glass wallpaper. These are durable finishing materials, perfectly balanced in price and quality. The density of different types of glass wall in the collection of the manufacturer is 115-260 g / m2, and the choice of possible textures is very extensive;
3. Virtulan is a German manufacturer's glass wall covering, and they are much higher than, for example, Nortex. The company has existed since 1931, and has already managed to establish itself with high German quality. Designers are constantly working to create new textures and patterns, so the glass wall-paper from this company always has an original appearance, and the collections are constantly updated.
4. Vertex is a Czech producer of glass screening, in the assortment of which there is a basic set of all patterns. The material has a good balance of price and quality, is widely represented in the domestic market.
5. Alaxar is a group of companies with manufacturing facilities located in China, Finland, Germany and Sweden. Fiberglass produced under the trademarks Wellton and Oscar .The range is very wide, and in Russia there are many representative offices of the company, so domestic buyers will be able to choose the option that suits them the most.
6. X- Glass - glass wall tile of an average price segment. Interestingly, the fact that the manufacturer is located in Russia is OOO Liga, and the plant operates in Finland. The range of products is sufficient.
7. Chinese manufacturers such as Mermet , Veterman, Bau Master and Walltex are widely represented in large hardware stores and hypermarkets. They offer a very affordable product, the quality is usually average. Enjoy decent demand among domestic buyers.

How to glue the glass?

So, the material is selected, now it remains only to glue the glass wall mural on the wall and paint them, and then enjoy the result.

To get started, you need to completely get rid of the old wall decoration : peel off the wallpaper, remove the paint layer, etc. Now the surface must be primed with to reinforce the wall. If there are strong cracks and irregularities, then it is better to putty them, however, do not overdo it, as glass wall paper has excellent reinforcing properties. This means that they can conceal small drops in the plane and defects very well, while preventing further cracking. At this stage, can also be treated with fungicidal composition to prevent mold and mildew on them, which is a frequent occurrence in the kitchen and bathrooms.

Starting to cut and glue glass wall paper, do not forget about your own safety. Even the highest quality material can crumble slightly when cutting, and small particles will fly in the air when working with it, and it is undesirable to fall on the skin and in the respiratory tract. Therefore, it is worth to put on clothes covering the whole body of , gloves and cover your mouth and nose.

It is necessary to cut the glass walling canvas, depending on the geometric parameters of the walls in the room, but do not forget to leave an allowance of 5-15 cm, depending on the design, so that it can be correctly combined. The width of the roll is usually 50 cm, sometimes 1 m. Cut the into strips conveniently with scissors, you can use a knife.

Now, as for the actual sticking itself. Adhesive is better to choose special for glass wall. In the lines of some manufacturers of glass wall paper there is its own glue - this is the best option. It may also be suitable composition for gluing vinyl wallpaper, but to use glue for paper wallpaper is not recommended, as it will not sustain the weight of the embossed canvas.

The finished glue is evenly applied to the wall with an roller, to which a prepared piece of glass wall paper is immediately applied. Then you should hold it with a clean roller or with a special spatula to ensure better contact with the wall surface, as well as to get air out of the wallpaper and excess glue.

The following glass fiber web is glued according to the same principle. At the same time, aligns the butt-and-butt sheets so that there are no gaps, but without forgetting the need for exact matching of the pattern. If excess glue leaks through the joint, it should immediately be carefully removed with a sponge or a clean rag.

Some defects when sticking glass mills are easy to fix .If in some places they come off or a bubble has formed, you can draw glue into the syringe and fill in the problem areas. If the air bubbles are large, you can make a neat cut, and then glue this section of wallpaper. After painting it will be difficult to see where the defect was. But if in the process of installing the wallpaper there were flows and folds, then it will be almost impossible to get rid of them.

How to paint glass wallpaper?

It is possible to start painting of glass fiber coatings only after they have completely dried, which is about two days. But before applying the paint surface is better to prime .This is done in order to better lay down the paint, and so that it is less absorbed into the porous surface of the glass wall. As a primer composition can be used diluted with water glue. It is applied in a thin uniform layer over the entire surface of the wallpaper, and after drying it goes directly to the painting.

It is very easy to paint glass wallpaper, and a beginner can handle it. Use for this better roller. It remains only to choose the desired color of paint, and maybe a few colors, if it meets the concept of the interior.

Not every paint type is suitable for painting glass screenings. Experts recommend using:

• water-resistant paint, resistant to washing. Optimally matte compositions or silky-matte;
• acrylic paint;
• latex paints;
• polyurethane varnishes are also quite applicable.

Depending on the desired effect, is applied to the paint in one or several layers of , but at the same time it is necessary to wait for the previous layer to dry. Beginners in painting is better to choose matte compositions: if there are any irregularities on the surface, then they will be hardly noticeable.

With glass wallpaper is very easy to update the interior. Simply buy the right paint and paint the walls: the pattern will remain, and the color will change.

In conclusion,

Glass fiber is a great alternative to paper and vinyl wallpaper, as well as decorative plaster. They are simply glued and painted, and in order for the installation and operation to be as easy and smooth as possible, you need to choose the right glass fiber, and our advice should help you with this.