How to glue cork wallpaper

Today, a modern selection of finishing materials allows designers to implement absolutely any ideas and ideas, regardless of the planned budget. All materials, even exotic ones, which only recently were available to only a few, can now afford everything. It is to such universal materials that cork is taken - a combination of amazing beauty of color and texture in one finish. It is made from the bark of cork oak, so you can also talk about environmental friendliness and naturalness.

For convenience, manufacturers used the material for the manufacture of wallpaper. Before you make a choice in their favor, you should familiarize yourself with how to glue cork wallpaper.

Get acquainted with the new finishing material

When planning a repair, everyone starts to learn new products on the market of finishing materials in order to transform and drastically change the interior of the room. To solve the problem will help the cork surface wallpaper, which in the past few years is often used for finishing rooms for various purposes.

If we consider in detail the positive aspects of cork wallpaper, we can distinguish the following characteristics:

1. Wear resistance. Due to their unusual structure, they have high resistance to mechanical damage.
2. Elasticity. Elastic material can be easily bent in different directions, which greatly facilitates the process of pasting. Within seconds, the wallpaper takes on its original form.
3. Sound and heat insulation properties.
4. It is also worth noting that they are refractory.
5. Water resistant. Air structure does not allow water to penetrate inside.

Such wall materials can be used to finish all kinds of surfaces: glue on the ceiling, on the walls, and finish door and window openings.

The cork is hypoallergenic, so it is recommended to use it when finishing children's rooms.

Selection of tools

Before you begin sticking wallpaper on the wall or ceiling, you need to prepare the tools that will be required in the process:

• ruler (metal);
• scissors or office knife;
• comb (spatula);
• putty knife;
• pencil or marker;
• plumb (level).

Since the process is quite simple, it will require standard tools that are in every home.

Choosing glue

Since this is not about simple wallpaper, but about cork, then, accordingly, the glue must be selected special. Ideal expensive, but very easy to use glue, which is made on the basis of acrylic. If the funds do not allow, then contact adhesive will become a no less practical option. But, at the same time, it is necessary to remember that working with it will require a large investment of time and effort. As a result, properly pasted wallpaper will not fall behind the surface.

Among the most common brands of glue today can be identified as follows:

• Moment Classic;
• KCM Super Extra;
• Pufa K12;
• LACRYSIL "For cork and bamboo";
• Multifix.

Choosing glue for cork, you need to carefully study the label. It should be stated that it is intended for heavy wallpaper..

Preparatory work

When the tools are assembled, wallpaper and glue are purchased, you can proceed to the preliminary stage. It is worth noting that cork wallpapers are sold in rolls, so they have to lie in the room for pasting for 2 days. Due to this, the temperature and humidity of the natural material will achieve the required performance. This will subsequently prevent the deformation of edges and joints, as well as the formation of blisters.

Preparation includes cutting wallpaper on canvases. For effective work, as well as, if desired, cutting the finishing material as economically as possible, it is necessary to mark the surface itself, for example, walls. Mark the walls with the help of construction level, plumb, ruler and pencil (chalk).

For cutting it is important to choose a sharp knife or scissors. Pre-cut holes for electrical accessories: sockets and switches. Use for this purpose podozetnik, which will allow to put a clear path. For each strip, you must add 5 cm to the allowances.

The most convenient way to produce markup and cutting in a pair. This will allow more accurate operations.

The sticking technology

As mentioned above, cork is a rather capricious material. It cannot be bent on a break or glued with an overlap. To do everything right, follow these tips and sequences:

1. You need to start glueing from the window to eliminate the likelihood of joints.
2. To stick the strip straight, you need to make the correct markup for the first strip on each wall - strictly vertically.
3. Diluted glue is applied with a comb and a spatula to the surface and strip of wallpaper, which is then pressed down tightly against the wall.
4. If the glue gets on the cork itself, it must be immediately removed with a damp and soft cloth. You can also wait until it hardens and then remove, poking with a sharp knife.
5. When making corners, you need to cut the cloth with scissors, as overlapping is not allowed.

Before you start finishing, you need to carefully study the instructions from the manufacturer, which lists all the tips and nuances.

Some tips

Consider the following important points in the pasting process:

1. To prevent the glue from protruding at the joints, it is necessary to correctly calculate its quantity and evenly distribute the comb over the surface.
2. Very often, cork wallpaper is chosen for finishing wide door and window openings. Choosing this finish on the arch you need to be extremely accurate and accurate, since it will not be possible to overlap at the corners.
3. After finishing, it is recommended to apply a special varnish or wax on the wallpaper. This will provide additional protection, add shine, as well as extend the operational life.
4. If during the operation a deformation or heavy pollution appeared on the finish, it is most appropriate to remove the piece and replace it with another. That is why when you purchase you need to calculate the footage with a margin. Since it is almost impossible to buy the same shade.

Observing simple recommendations, you can get an original and stunning interior of the room as a result.

To trim the excess, which were left on the allowances, it is necessary exclusively from the bottom of each strip with scissors. Glued surfaces should dry for at least 3 days. During this time, no drafts should be allowed. When covering walls with varnish, choose only “breathing” types.

Video

Watch the video instructions for sticking cork wallpaper:

See also:

• sticking vinyl wallpaper;
• alignment of the walls under the wallpaper.

Scheme

Several schemes below will help you to properly paste the wallpaper on the walls:

A photo