How to paint a regular wallpaper. How to paint paper wallpaper. Paint characteristics to consider

It happens that there are no special funds for major repairs, and the vacation is ahead. And so I want to refresh my apartment, add novelty, zest! There is a solution: paint liquid or vinyl wallpapers in the dwelling. If you pick up high-quality materials and understand the intricacies of the process (what types of wallpaper can be painted (for example, liquid wallpaper), and what is undesirable to touch), very soon your apartment will sparkle with new bright colors.

No matter how beautiful your favorite wallpapers are, sooner or later their color will fade or just get bored. Agree, from year to year to observe the same design, shade - over time, everything begins to discourage any person. There is an urgent need to change something, but how to modify an aged wallpaper without unnecessary waste and effort? To do this, use their painting. But the question is: is it possible to paint an ordinary coating at all, or are only specially designed materials suitable for this?

TO traditional species wall coverings include paper wallpaper... They can be found in almost every apartment. If you suddenly want to update them, but do not buy new ones and do not spend days and nights gluing new ones roll materials, be careful. Experts say what to paint regular wallpaper better not. Double-layer, single-layer wallpaper, - given view wall covering may suffer from paint. However, a well-organized process will refresh long faded colors in your home. You need to study the basic requirements.

It is possible to start painting wallpaper only if it does not have serious damage. It is important that the material is not peeled off from the wall, on the contrary, it must adhere tightly to it, otherwise it makes no sense to buy a coloring composition.

Special requirements are put forward for the level of paint quality. Among its basic characteristics should be present:

strength. Ordinary ones need to be protected from various mechanical damage;
environmental friendliness. If toxic elements are found in the dye mixture, the paper coating may not survive such painting;
firmness. The paint should retain its color for a long time. It is equally important to protect the coating from the harmful effects of water - select a composition that can cope with this.

You can paint the old coating, but this is done exclusively with paint on water based... This category includes latex colorants. The advantage of its use is its ability to strengthen even an ordinary paper covering. They become durable, can withstand further exposure to water. Feel free to wash the wall covering after using this material. Latex based acrylic is another popular product. After painting with this material, a conventional coating acquires texture and is less susceptible to corrosion. You can paint them with water-based acrylic paint. Then a feeling of mustiness and steam will not appear in the room, and the composition itself will quickly dry out. The most budgetary option is a water emulsion. It has no smell, dries instantly, but does not differ in water-repellent properties.

Liquid wallpaper

Painting sooner or later liquid wallpaper may also be needed. Over time, stains and dirt appear on liquid wallpaper, which cannot always be removed. Painting is the best way out. Choose a quality coloring composition and get to work. The choice of shades is so diverse that you can safely experiment. Buy either a ready-made paint, or a base and colorants: for example, you yourself remove beautiful shade colors for liquid wallpaper. Whether it will be bright and saturated or, on the contrary, muted, depends entirely on you.

Before deciding to paint liquid wallpaper, pay attention to one key nuance: this material is silky and very soft to the touch. But upon completion of painting liquid wallpaper, the texture features are lost, you get a monochromatic coating, and even quite hard. Water-based coloring compositions are suitable: latex, acrylic, water-based, and also silicone. The last type of paint appeared on modern market finishing materials are relatively recent. After applying it, you need to wash liquid wallpaper without any fears. However, the cost of such coverage is much higher.

Vinyl and non-woven wallpaper

Vinyl wallpaper is based on plain paper, but compared to the standard coating, this product has good water-repellent properties. Foam vinyl is painted first. The non-woven copy is also really paintable, it is durable and withstands mechanical stress. It is possible to paint such a coating several times: do not be afraid to take up such a procedure again, the non-woven wall covering will not suffer from reusable painting.

Use a regular roller to paint vinyl wallpaper and paint with brushes. Do not worry if you did not work out with a talent for drawing: as an alternative to hand-made designs, purchased stencils will do, and here you have to give free rein to your imagination. Use the following advice: start painting in inconspicuous places (behind cabinets, sofas). Hone your skills and go to the barricades.

Paper wallpaper

For paper wallpaper will fit almost any coloring composition. The main thing is not to use oily liquids. Optimal choice - water-based, acrylic, latex paint... The advantage of painting paper wallpaper lies in the fact that, if you wish, you can mix coloring liquids, trying to achieve the desired shade. Please select qualitative composition - and it will not emit terrible odors, will dry quickly and will not run. Remember: just before the procedure, you should apply a primer. It will prevent the wall covering from getting wet, and you can safely paint the surface. After finishing painting the walls, wait for the composition to dry, and then, if necessary, apply a second coat.

Apartment renovation is always associated with difficult choice materials for finishing the premises. One of the most popular ways to diversify appearance the walls are covered with wallpaper. Meet different kinds wallpaper and one of the most popular among them are vinyl. On the building materials market there are different options their colors and structures, but if you still can't find the right ones, the best way out is to paint the wallpaper.

Vinyl wallpapers and their varieties

Vinyl wallpaper is a material of two layers - the bottom and the top. Depending on what they are made of, and classify vinyl coverings:

bottom layer or base. It is thicker. There are wallpaper on non-woven and paper base;
upper layer or decorative.

There are several types of vinyl wall coverings. They are suitable for various premises... For example, for the kitchen and bathroom, they make more dense and moisture resistant varieties, consisting of several layers of polyvinyl chloride, and some options are made using hot stamping technology, applying various textures. Distinguish:

foamed vinyl;
flat vinyl;
silk screen printing;
polyplen;
hard vinyl.

It is only possible to paint wallpaper made of foamed vinyl and non-woven backing, since they absorb paint and do not deform under the influence of the water contained in it. Currently, manufacturers indicate whether painting is possible, and also produce separate lines "for painting" white or other light shades with a varied relief. When choosing a wall covering, it is worth considering its relief: the more complex and small the pattern is depicted on the wallpaper, the more difficult it is to paint. Volumetric ornament will require more paint and layers.

If this is your first time painting the walls yourself, it is better to opt for wallpaper with a small and simple pattern.

How to paint?

Along with a huge selection of wallpapers, there are many types of paint, and having decided on the first, you need to pay no less attention to the second. The basic rule: paint should not contain chemically active and toxic substances. Organic-based paints are not suitable for coloring: oil, alkyd, enamel. Adhesive and silicate options are also not the best option not only for vinyl wallpaper, but also for wall coverings in the house in general.

Water-based paints work well, they are easy to apply, and you can buy ready-made a certain color or give the desired shade yourself using special dyes. With its help, the surface can be made matte, glossy (semi-glossy) and satin. A matte finish looks great in large rooms, while a glossy finish will help to visually expand small and dark rooms. The satin surface is suitable for any room size. Water-based paints there are:

water-based. This coating is antistatic, has many other advantages, but is not intended for wet cleaning: if you wipe the wall with a wet cloth, the paint will remain on it;
dispersive. Water based paint made from synthetic polymers (scraps or oil). After applying the mixture to the wall, the water evaporates, and the solid particles form a smooth and impermeable surface;

acrylic. Such paint dries quickly, does not mix when applied in several shades, withstands washing, including the use of cleaning agents;
latex. They are expensive but allow for a long-lasting, even glossy finish. The paint can be used for walls covered with old wallpaper.

It is worth painting walls in a bedroom, nursery or living room with water-based paint, acrylic and latex paint - in any room, dispersion paint is ideal for the kitchen or bathroom. Before purchasing paint, calculate its required volume depending on the type of wallpaper, the area of \u200b\u200bthe room and the desired shade. If the paint is not tinted immediately, then it is worth purchasing a color scheme.Its amount depends on the brightness of the color that is required. After mixing paint and dye, apply the composition to small area wallpaper or on the wall and wait until completely dry to determine the final color.

The paint is usually sold quite thick and difficult to apply to walls. It is enough to dilute it with the usual clean water to a consistency reminiscent of sour cream. You can also repaint old walls with any kind of paint. So that it lies flat and does not peel off, you first need to process the existing coating, remove dust and dirt, and fill in flaws.

In some cases, additional priming may be required.

How to paint?

before wallpapering. In this case, the paint is applied to the wallpaper strips before they are glued to the wall. It is necessary to cut the panel of the required length from the roll, apply paint and, after drying (after about an hour), proceed with gluing;
if the wallpaper is already glued, then it is worth waiting for the glue to dry completely (the drying time, as a rule, is indicated in the instructions for it), and then paint it.

Prepare everything in advance necessary tools... You can apply paint with a brush, roller, spray gun or spray gun. When choosing a roller, pay attention to the pile height: the deeper and stronger the pattern on the wallpaper, the longer the pile should be. It will be inconvenient to apply with a foam rubber coat, as it will ruin the texture and will not allow you to apply an even layer of paint. In addition, you need a paint tray, soft cloth, masking tape.

It is better to cover the floors with foil or paper, newspapers, and for your own protection you need to wear gloves, a hat and glasses.

If the wallpaper that is being painted is on the ceiling, then for convenience it is worth purchasing an extension telescope for the roller. It is best to paint the walls with a spray gun - so the color will be even and uniform. If you don't have a spray gun, use a roller to paint the walls, or use a small brush to paint corners and joints. The procedure for painting vinyl wallpaper is as follows:

masking tape glue all joints of the wall covering with doors, floor and baseboards;
cover the floor and existing furniture in the room;
remove any dust or dirt from the surfaces with a slightly damp cloth or vacuum cleaner;
stir the paint in a jar and pour a small amount into the tray;
the ceiling is painted first, then the walls;
it is better to paint the pololok parallel to the incident light, so strokes will not be visible;
walls are painted from bottom to top;
when applying several layers of paint, it is necessary to wait until each of them is completely dry before applying a new one;
the final color and gloss will fully develop 3 days after staining.

Various methods of painting walls will help to diversify the look of the room. Please note that not all of them are available for execution, but some of them can be used without the help of a specialist.

Wipe-down staining. Lightens the raised portion of vinyl wallpaper. After applying a layer of paint, they are "passed" over the entire canvas with a soft cloth, removing the top layer of paint. This process is laborious, it requires the participation of two people: one applies the paint, the second uses the fabric.
Selective drawing. First, the desired number of layers of paint is applied to all walls, then with the help of a brush and paint of a different (often darker) shade, the pattern on the wallpaper is highlighted. This is a lengthy process that is suitable for wallpaper with unusual and beautiful relief.
Colored base... The method involves decorating the wallpaper before gluing. The paint is applied to the wallpaper with inside, after it dries completely, they are glued to the walls. It turns out very impressive.

Several colors.If the interior is dominated by several shades, then the walls can be painted with one of them. In order to separate the colors, masking tape is used. The method is suitable for wallpaper with a small or, conversely, a fairly large relief, since in places where the tape does not touch the base, the paint will spread, and straight lines will not work. The same method is suitable if you have chosen two types of wallpaper or those that imitate the presence of a dividing plinth on the wall.
Using textured roller ... In stores, you can find rollers with ornaments carved on them. This method is very light, it allows you to apply beautiful drawing on the wallpaper. The main rule of work is clarity of actions, because the stripes must be even.
Using a sponge or wad of paper. They are used when applying the last layer. Soak the tool in the paint and touch the wall lightly. A textured print will remain on it. The method allows you to get a beautiful and unusual viewbut it is time consuming.

Paper wallpapers are attractive and affordable finishing material... But they tend to fall into disrepair after a while, losing their external aesthetics, or simply become boring with their colors. And then you have a choice: replace this part interior or renovate it?

Changing the finish completely is quite expensive and time-consuming, but is it possible to paint old paper wallpaper and how to do it, and we will consider in this article.

Applying paint to the surface of old wallpaper

Technology for painting old wallpaper

So, can ordinary paper wallpaper be painted? It is possible, but infrequently and only after preprocessing, since unprepared paper, the water in the paint will soak and deform.

Preparatory work

Instructions:

We take out all movable furniture from the room, and cover the fixed one plastic wrap... At the same time, it is also desirable to protect the floor from accidental splashes of paint and varnish material.
We clean the surface from all kinds of dust and dirt with a vacuum cleaner or a damp cloth.

Washing paper trim with your own hands

The result of using the vacuum cleaner at full capacity

We glue the flaking areas. If the state of such fragments is too deplorable, then carefully cut them off.

Photo of a peeling area of \u200b\u200bwallpaper

We cover the damaged areas and scratches with mastic, which, after drying, we grind with sandpaper.
We prime the surface. This is the most important step in protecting the wallpaper from paint penetration into its structure. The primer will create a durable polymer layer that reduces the porosity of the paper and protects the worn finish from further wear.

Sample of latex water-repellent solution

After the soil has completely dried, you can start painting.

Paint selection

Sample of water emulsion

Can I paint water-based paint paper wallpaper? Even necessary. This is the most suitable suspension for restoration old finish walls.

To verify this, let's look at its merits:

Ecological cleanliness. When solidifying, only harmless water vapor is released, which is important when using the emulsion indoors.
Low price. Achieved due to the absence of an expensive solvent in the composition.
A wide range of saturated shades... Plus the ability to mix them for unique color schemes.

Variety of colors

Moisture resistance. After the evaporation of H 2 O, the resulting polymer film has high water resistance.
High resistance to abrasion, sunlight and temperature extremes.
Non-flammability. For paper furnishings, this is a great way to improve fire safety.
Ease of application. Does not form streaks and streaks.
Possibility of wet cleaning. It will keep the renewed coating clean.
Long service life. When proper care reaches ten years.

Emulsion application

We dilute the purchased mixture with water according to the instructions attached to it... If a white emulsion is purchased, then we also add the necessary dyes, mixing everything with a construction mixer or a drill operating at low speeds.

Manual tinting

Pour the resulting solution into a special paint tray.

Paint bath

Dip a brush into the suspension and paint over the corners and other hard-to-reach places.

Suitable brushes

Then we take a paint roller with medium pile, we collect emulsion with it and run it several times along the ribbed surface, getting rid of excess liquid.

Tip: if you have textured wallpaper for decoration, then it is better to take a tool with a long pile.
He will be better able to handle numerous indentations.

Painting the structural surface with a long-nap roller

We carry the tool from left to right, dropping from the ceiling to the floor... In this case, it is necessary that each subsequent strip runs a few centimeters to the previous one.
At the moment of the end of the liquid in the roller, we run it over the already painted part of the wall in order to collect excess suspension from it.
We are waiting for the first layer to solidify, after which we apply the second perpendicular.
R we check the result by bringing a bright light source close to the finish... This way we can see the prominent spots.
If the check is successful, then we can safely enjoy the work done.

Conclusion

We looked at whether paper wallpaper can be painted and how to do it. First of all, for this it is necessary to carefully prepare the surface.

This includes:

cleaning;
restoration of deformed areas;
creation of a protective moisture-proof layer.

Next, you should purchase the water-based paint that is best suited for the task and apply it with a brush and roller. Follow the recommendations provided, and you will not have any difficulties.

New life of old wallpaper

The video in this article will give you an additional opportunity to familiarize yourself with some of the information that directly relates to the materials reviewed. Painting is always easier and cheaper than completely replacing the finish.

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If you doubt whether it is possible to paint paper wallpapers, then you have come to the right place - here you can find out both about the wallpaper itself and about the colors that are suitable for them. Of course, repairing an apartment is a rather troublesome and unpleasant thing, especially when there is nowhere to move to at this time, so everyone wants to finish it as soon as possible.

The material below will allow you to better familiarize yourself with this issue, and in addition, you can watch the thematic video in this article as a supplement.

Painting paper wallpaper with a roller

Duplex wallpaper. Photo

If you are considering paper wallpaper for painting, this does not mean that it consists of a thin sheet of paper. In addition, this type can be duplex or non-woven - both the material consists of paper. So, a duplex sheet is obtained by flexographic printing, and it can consist of two or more layers, the upper one of which is always embossed.
As for the non-woven fabric, here paper fibers are mixed with fabric fibers, forming a sufficiently strong material that can serve as both a base and a front part. In addition, paper is used as a base on vinyl, acrylic, cork and textile wallpaper, the price of which mainly depends on the front part.

Acrylic paint for internal works (do not confuse - this is not currently fashionable conductive paint Zinga)

Paint for paper wallpaper is used, in fact, similar to that used for interior finishing works and one of its features is a water base, but at the same time the binding components can be different and have both organic and inorganic origin.

The most popular for interior work are water-based acrylic paints, as they have a number of positive qualitiesrequired for such a finish. So, among them, we can name the resistance to abrasion of the surface, the ability to waterproof with simultaneous vapor permeability, as well as a rich set of colors and shades. Such finishing is possible even in rooms with high humidity.

If you want to save money and are thinking whether it is possible to paint paper wallpaper with water-based paint, then choose a PVA base. But the low cost is perhaps the main advantage of such compositions, since they are afraid of moisture and have a rather small and dull color range.

Compositions with latex binders are also popular and have proven themselves quite well, and if you are thinking about whether you can paint ordinary paper or duplex wallpaper, then you can safely purchase such paints. They create a silky matte surface that is moisture resistant but less abrasion resistant than acrylic.

Note. When choosing a paint, one should take into account the degree of gloss of the film created by it.

So, the less this gloss, the faster moisture will be absorbed.

Painting woolen roller in a bath

To the question of whether it is possible to paint paper wallpaper with water-based paint, we have probably already answered, it remains to figure out how this can be done and as you understood from the top photo, a paint roller is used for this purpose.

Only here it is very important that it is not foam rubber, but woolen or mohair, since, firstly, the foam rubber can slip along the surface and after drying in such cases a shiny trace remains and, secondly, it can reach deep into the pattern on the embossed wallpaper only wool or mohair.

A special container should be used as a container, but not a bucket or jar in which the paint is packed at the factory. In the tray, more precisely in its lower compartment, paint is collected, where the roller is dipped, and then it is squeezed onto the upper deck so that it does not drip onto the floor. For hard-to-reach places such as corners of a room or areas near floor or ceiling skirting boards, you can use a flat brush.

Note. If you are wondering whether it is possible to paint old paper wallpaper, then the answer will be yes, only with some reservations.

So, they should not lag behind, in any places, and they should not have grease stains, dirt and dust.

DIY painting

Now we need to figure out how to paint paper wallpaper, and it is quite simple to do this if we have all the necessary tools and materials for this. Only now, if we do not major, but maintenance, that is, there is a danger of staining the floor, therefore, it should be covered with old newspapers or some kind of rags or rugs.

You can apply paint with a brush or roller in any direction, that is, if you start moving vertically, this does not mean that you cannot apply paint horizontally or diagonally next to it. Most likely, one layer will not be enough, therefore, a few hours after its application, a second layer is applied, and, if necessary, a third, so that no old colors or shades appear through the created film.

Complete drying usually occurs in no more than a day, but by and large it depends on the humidity and air temperature, as well as on the degree of ventilation of the room.

Note. In this case, you should not use fire retardant paints for metal Polistil - they are more suitable for metals, moreover, they are covered with enamels for durability.

Also, Z inga conductive paint is not suitable here, since this is a cold galvanizing method and is also more acceptable for metal surfaces.

To use any paint, there is an instruction that is printed on the packaging (can or bucket), according to which you will apply it to the wallpaper. Although, in most cases, all paints are used according to the same principle, there may still be some nuances about their dilution or drying.

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Water-based paint has many advantages: low cost, ease of use, environmental safety and the possibility of self-tinting. Hence its widespread use in home renovations.

We minimize labor costs

Let's say you don't want to use wallpaper for the sake of variety, but paint the wall. Many are kept from such experiments by the need to tear off old wallpaper, which can sit quite well. Is it possible to paint wallpaper with water-based paint, thereby saving your own strength?

Just one of the advantages of water-based paint is that it can be used directly on the wallpaper. The paper is well saturated with water, which ensures reliable adhesion of paint to the surface and a high-quality result.

This, by the way, allows you not to worry too much about whether the paint will fit well on the wall surface - it fits perfectly on paper.

Limitations

Of course, there are some subtleties, and they concern not only how to paint the wallpaper with water-based paint, but also the state of the wallpaper itself:

The wallpaper should fit securely. If they fall off, then nothing will stop them from falling off along with the paint.
The presence of wallpaper does not deprive you of the opportunity to eliminate the identified defects with a primer or even plaster.
For old wallpaper, you will have to apply more layers of paint (not 2, as on average, but 3 or 4). Water-based paint conveys the texture of the surface well, therefore, defects and abrasions of the wallpaper can appear through the coating. Extra layers will help avoid this.
Wallpaper must be completely free of any contamination.

Operating procedure

Let's figure out how to properly paint the wallpaper with water-based paint:

Preparation of the premises. Remove all unnecessary, cover the floor with plastic or newspaper and open the windows.
Surface cleaning is one of the most important steps. Any interference between ink and paper will impair adhesion and result in an uneven and unreliable finish. In this case, cleaning should be carried out using "dry" methods, otherwise the wallpaper can be rendered unusable and you will have to tear it off.
Preparation of paint is carried out in the same way as when working on other surfaces. Paper absorbs well water-based formulations, so the paint for the first coat can be made slightly thinner than usual. Thanks to this, the first layer is reliably absorbed, and the subsequent ones will be easier to apply.

It is advisable to start painting from the upper corner (the least convenient one). The paint should be applied in a top-down motion, whether using a roller or brush. This will allow better control of smudges.
It is most convenient to apply the paint in parallel stripes with some overlap.
After finishing the first coat, let the paint dry and apply the second the same way, only in the other direction (either bottom-up, or sideways). This time, it is worth making the paint a little thicker to reduce its spread and the likelihood of streaks.

Having figured out how to paint wallpaper with water-based paint, you can change the appearance of the room beyond recognition without any extra work.

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Wallpaper type

Before you start painting old wallpaper, you need to determine their type:

Simple paper. They require preliminary treatment with a water-repellent mixture, and only after that it is allowed to paint with a small amount of paint, otherwise the wallpaper will rise.
Waterproof and dense. It is allowed to paint immediately.
Vinyl, non-woven, fiberglass. They do not require preliminary priming, they are painted immediately.

What paint is better to take?

If you decide to paint non-woven paper-type wallpaper with a convex curly pattern, you should choose a water-based dye that contains binding components (organic and inorganic). Acrylic paints are widely used, which have a range of positive properties: indelible surface layer quality, water resistance, wide choose colors. If you want to choose a material budget option, it is permissible to take a PVA-based emulsion composition. It should be noted that a cheap dye does not match the quality, accumulates steam, the palette of shades is minimal.

Tips: Latex suspension in the composition of binders adheres well to curly wallpaper. With this composition, you can safely paint paper or duplex wallpaper. After its application, the canvas acquires a gloss, does not fade in the sun, but, in comparison with acrylic, it wears off faster.

The best option for painting paper wallpaper is water dispersion paint. This kind of mixture is suitable for coloring children's rooms, as it does not contain harmful components, being an environmentally friendly product. This dye dries up within an hour. During painting works water dispersion paint does not emit a toxic odor.

Choosing a water-based paint

Water-dispersible coloring matter is different. There are three main types of it: latex, adhesive and acrylic.

The choice of painting decor

Front repair work, you should think about the variety of shade and pattern. Among the painting options you can consider:

color combination;
mixing colors;
stencil drawing or pattern.

Creative ideas will help create an unusual, unique and original interior houses. It is convenient to use tape to separate the strips of wallpaper before painting.

Painting process

Before starting repairs, you should remove furniture and rugs from the room so as not to stain them with paint, which will be problematic to get rid of. Insulate the sockets in the room, remove dust particles from the surface of the embossed pattern on the wallpaper with a vacuum cleaner. If there are peeled corners of the wallpaper, they need to be glued or cut off. Next, we prime the surface - important factor, allowing to protect the canvas from the penetration of paint into the structure.

Tip: The primer will give the wallpaper durability and reduce wear and tear.

After the soil composition has completely dried, you can start painting the walls. To apply the paint evenly, you need to prepare a paint roller with a soft bristle. A plastic bath should be taken under the paint. A bucket or bowl will not work, as after taking the paint with a roller, drips will remain on the wall

A wide brush is used to paint the corner walls. To get a rich color or combined shades, you need to add a couple of drops of color to the general composition of the emulsion. Wall strokes are applied in any direction, the main thing is that the layer is proper, without gaps and differences in shades. We draw with a roller or a wide brush from left to right, heading from the ceiling to the floor. Each subsequent stroke should run a few centimeters of the previous one.

As the paint applied to the roller smears, you should walk over the previous section to remove excess drips. Applying one coat of paint to the wall is unlikely to be enough: after the first application, you need to wait a while and repeat the painting procedure.

The painting must be uniform so that the old color does not show through the new layer, otherwise the appearance of the wall will be damaged. Dilute the coloring composition with water, if required by the instructions, mix until smooth.

Tip: Apply the emulsion perpendicular to the previous strokes.

To avoid stains different color, the paint should be quickly and evenly distributed over the area. It is better to paint the walls in parts so that it does not dry out and the transitions are visible. Re-staining is possible after 2-4 hours.

You can check the painted surface for gaps using a directional light source (lamp) on the wall. Drying of paint occurs within a day, but it depends on the air temperature and moisture in the room.

In order to evenly coat the non-woven wallpaper with the coloring agent, dyeing should be started from the outside. If there is a relief pattern, several layers of paint should be applied from the wrong side to obtain a more saturated color. With this application, the canvas will be saturated, the background will acquire the required shade. Thin vinyl wallpaper is not suitable for painting. If they are on a non-woven base, it will be difficult to paint them.

Paper canvases are suitable for coloring with any composition. In this case, the surface primer will be insufficient; it will be necessary to pre-treat it with water-repellent agents.

Tip: The base for the paint used for wall paper must be water-repellent.

If the walls in the room are covered with ordinary wallpaper, which wrinkles after applying a primer, it is better to refuse the process of painting the wallpaper. If painting is done for the first time, so as not to waste the paint and spoil the paper covering, it is better to invite a painter.

Any paint put on the market is accompanied by instructions on which you should be guided during the dilution process for dyeing paper-based wallpaper. Non-woven fabrics are capable of transferring up to 10 stains. Paper-type material may deform even after the first repainting. Wallpaper on foamed vinyl will not take the coloring composition due to the repulsive reaction of the material. As a result, it turns out that you can paint old paper-type roll wallpaper, the main thing is to purchase a high-quality coloring composition, a terry roller, a primer and a water-repellent agent, and everything will certainly work out.

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Materials and tools for work

In order for the work to be done efficiently and with the desired result, it is necessary to prepare everything in advance, according to the following list:

Paint rollers of various widths and structures. It is much faster to paint the surface with rollers than with brushes. Woolen or mohair is the best choice. A foam roller is not desirable, as it can slip on the surface of the wallpaper and leave a shiny mark after itself when the paint dries. Rollers with pile, before starting painting work, must be soaked for 1-2 hours in cold waterto soften and even out the villi. Before using the roller, squeeze it well and dry it.
Paint brushes (wide, medium and narrow). Where it is not possible to cope with a roller, brushes are used. The length of the hairs of the brushes, like the length of the pile of the rollers, must be chosen taking into account the depth of the relief decorative coating wallpaper. The deeper the surface relief of the wallpaper, the longer the pile and hairs of the prepared tools should be.
Vacuum cleaner, brushes, sponge. All this will be needed when preparing the surface of the wallpaper for painting.
Paint mixing tool. A construction mixer, a drill with a special attachment, or you can use just a smooth rail, etc.
A container for mixing paint and a paint bath. If there is no paint bath, then it can be replaced with any other suitable container. Place in this container a metal mesh or a piece of steel plate, you can plywood, with holes made in it in a checkerboard pattern (you get a mesh with a mesh diameter of 12 mm and a distance of 25 mm between them). After the roller is dipped into the paint, it is necessary to roll it several times on this grid to remove excess paint.

Masking tape. It will be needed to prevent inadvertent staining of baseboards, electrical outlets and switches, etc.
Plastic wrap or thick paper. It will be needed in order to cover areas of the floor and other coatings that must be protected from paint.
Ladder. For painting wallpaper on the ceiling, if present, and on the top of the walls.
Water-repellent coating. It is necessary to protect the paper structure of the wallpaper from getting wet, and as a consequence of this, possible damage and separation from the wall surface.
Paint.
If necessary, color for paint. Color is necessary if you want to give the paint a certain shade. colors... You can choose the shades yourself, or you can pick it up in the store with the help of a specialist with a special device.
Small container (about 100 ml) for preparing a trial coloring composition from paint and color scheme.

Choosing paint for paper wallpaper

When choosing a paint, consider the following:

The paint can be of different light properties (matte, satin, glossy and mixed properties). It is necessary to choose a paint taking into account the type of wallpaper surface, illumination and the purpose of the room. To do this, you need to remember that glossy paint will emphasize the existing flaws of the walls, and they will become more noticeable. Therefore glossy paint will do for rooms with darkened, dim lighting. Semi-gloss paint - has good reflectivity. Matt paint - masks surface defects, since it has no gloss and can be used in large rooms. Semi-matt paint - has a slight gloss and blurs small irregularities in the walls, it fits well into the sleeping area. Satin paint - has a smooth structure, increased wear resistance and durability. Satin paint can be used in any room, according to purpose and illumination.
Will this paint give the painted surface such properties as moisture resistance (the ability to wash wallpaper), resistance to artificial lighting or direct sunlight, protection from mechanical stress and other necessary properties.
The time required for one coat of paint to dry completely.
Transparency (hiding power). If wallpaper bright color (or already painted with bright paint), then you need to know whether the new paint will completely cover this color or the old shade will shine through it.
What is the base of the paint. There are alkyd, waterborne or latex and acrylic paints. Paint on any basis is suitable for paper wallpaper. Alkyd paint creates on the painted surface protective film... This film gives moisture resistance and resistance to mechanical stress. However, if the surface of the wallpaper is not smooth, but embossed, then this film will cover the relief and it will smooth out, which will not allow the wallpaper to "breathe". Alkyd based paint is not environmentally friendly. Part alkyd paints includes toxic oils and resins, so it is better to choose such a paint for not living quarters... For residential premises, paints with a water-dispersion composition are best suited (water-based paint and its more resistant to various kinds of influences, the variety is acrylic). These water based paints are odorless, quick drying and environmentally friendly. In addition acrylic paint creates a protective layer on the surface to be painted that is well resistant to moisture, direct sunlight, temperature extremes and mechanical stress.

Preparing to paint wallpaper

Before painting walls with paper wallpaper, it is necessary to prepare the surfaces and perform other necessary actions:

Remove any items and furniture that will interfere with your work. Cover the floor and those coatings that the paint should not get on with plastic wrap or other prepared material for this. Secure the film with masking tape.
Cover the baseboards with masking tape, electrical outlets, switches and other necessary objects, devices and connectors.
Clean the surface of the wallpaper from dust, cobwebs and other dirt. To do this, use a vacuum cleaner, dry brushes and a sponge.
Close all windows and vents in the room, turn off air conditioners and ventilation. Avoid drafts and temperature drops. Moistened wallpaper may detach from the wall surface or air bubbles form underneath.
Apply a water-repellent coating to the surface of the wallpaper. Use paint rollers and brushes for this. IN hard-to-reach places use narrow paint rollers for corners and joints, and paint brushes.
Dry the wallpaper until it is completely dry (the drying time should be specified in the instructions for use of the water-repellent coating). It is better to withstand before painting, after applying the water-repellent compound, for at least 24 hours.
After the wallpaper is fully prepared for painting, start preparing the paint itself. Pour the paint into a prepared container. Stir the paint with the prepared tool until smooth.
Tint the paint.

Tinting paint

You can tint the paint yourself. To do this, first mix the color with paint in a small container (about 100 ml) until the color is uniform. Add color a little (literally, drop by drop, you can use a medical syringe) until you get the desired shade. Record the number of drops. Apply the paint to test on the part of the wall that you determine is suitable for this purpose. Try on an area of \u200b\u200bwallpaper that has the main lighting for this room (artificial or natural). After the paint has dried, evaluate the result. When tinting the basic composition of the paint, keep in mind that its color on the wall surface will be brighter than in the container. Use your notes to calculate the number of colors. If for the preparation of the test composition you added 10 drops of color per 100 ml of paint, then for the main coloring composition on the entire wall it is necessary to reduce this amount by 20%. That is, for 1000 ml of paint, not 100 drops of color, but only 80.

Now everything is ready and you can start painting the wallpaper.

Painting wallpaper

Painting the wallpaper as the final stage must be done with great responsibility and care. For achievement best result must adhere following tips and the order of actions:

Start painting the wallpaper from the areas that will be behind furniture or other furnishings. Thus, you will fill your hand and once again make sure of the correct color shade and successful tinting of the paint.
Pre-paint with brushes in areas where it is impossible to apply paint with a roller. Using paint brushes, blend the paint well until the desired layer and shade is formed. After that, start applying paint with a roller.
Wallpaper is best painted from top to bottom or from ceiling to floor. Otherwise, the paint may drip onto the already painted surface, thereby spoiling the result. If wallpaper is present on the ceiling, then the wallpaper is painted there first.
To apply paint, use paint roller and a paint bath, trying to make even thin layers. Remove excess paint from the roller by rolling, several times, along the mesh of the bath, before applying it to the surface of the wallpaper.
Roller movements on the wall should be from top to bottom, and then from bottom to top.
Paint strokes must be applied so that each subsequent stroke overlaps the previous one by 2-3 cm. On a smooth surface, the paint must be shaded more carefully so that no visible defects remain.
On the ceiling, paint must be applied in the direction of the light rays. If two or more layers of paint are applied, the directions of application of the layers should be perpendicular to each other.
In hard-to-reach places (corners, window and door openings, etc.), use paint brushes of various widths and rollers for corners and joints prepared for paint application.
Paint in several layers, depending on the desired effect. At least paint on paper wallpaper should be applied in two layers.
After applying each layer of paint, it must dry for at least 4 hours. Then you can apply the next layer.
Painting can be considered complete after the last coat of paint has completely dried and you are convinced that the desired result is achieved. The result must be assessed under the lighting that should be the main one.

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