Wallpapering - a whole science, so beginners usually get flaws at first. Is it only for beginners? Even if you have glued your fiftieth roll, there is no guarantee that after a while you will not some kind of marriage will be found, for example - the seams between the panels will disperse, which you so carefully connected. Why is this happening, and how to fix the situation?
Read in the article
- 1 Joints: 5 responses to one "why"
- 2 How to disguise wallpaper joints if they become noticeable
- 3 If the wallpaper is already dry, is there a chance to get the perfect joint back?
Joints: 5 responses to one "why"
So, what could be the reason for the inconsistency wallpaper.
So, there are several options:
- Initial material defect: an uneven edge of the roll or improper transportation, during which the edge was damaged. So when buying, be sure to check not only the consistency of the batch, but also the condition of the packaging.
- The joint may become noticeable if the wall surface is not perfectly flat. Even a slight bend can result in an edge defect.
- If you used paper wallpaper, the joints may form due to the uneven impregnation of the panel with glue. That is, somewhere the glue soaked the material well, but somewhere it did not have time to absorb. Paper wallpaper must be glued in compliance with all the recommendations on the packaging and especially the rules for applying glue.
- The climate in the room where you are doing the renovation. Everyone knows that while the wallpaper is drying, it is impossible to arrange drafts. But this is not enough. In fact, a couple of days before gluing, the room should be installed stable humidity and temperature and remain so until the wallpaper is completely dry. Only this approach will ensure uniform drying of the material without distortions and divergence of joints.
- Wallpaper joints diverge in places where there is an additional source of heat. For example - a riser of heating pipes. If you place the joint directly behind it, it will seem that it is less noticeable, but this is where the wallpaper will disperse the most.
A little advice! Be sure to keep the roll tags and purchase receipt. A panel defect may be revealed after gluing, and then you will have the opportunity to prove the presence of a defect to the seller and return the money.
How to disguise wallpaper joints if they become noticeable
Why is this happening, we figured out, but what to do if it did happen? Correct the situation, of course. And there are several ideas for that.
If you have wallpaper for painting - the task is not that difficult. First of all, don't expect to hide the seam with a couple of coats of paint. It will still be noticeable. Take some time for a quality repair. And will help you with this acrylic putty or acrylic sealant.
Then take a damp (not wet, but well wrung out) foam sponge and remove excess acrylic.
With colored wallpaper, the situation is a little more complicated - you will need to choose the right tone.
Alternatively, use crayons or crayons.
Related article:
How to glue wallpaper correctly: preparation before gluing wallpaper, how to properly finish, where it is better to glue wallpaper, technology for gluing different types of wallpaper, tips and tricks.
If the wallpaper is already dry, is there a chance to get the perfect joint back?
It is not an easy task, but if the joint is split a little bit, in principle, you can try. Use a steam generator for this purpose, which iron things. Run the steam generator along the seam, the glue will swell again and the edges of the wallpaper will soften. It remains only to re-pull the edge and roll it with a roller so that everything falls into place.
And in conclusion - a small video on how to properly glue the joints of the wallpaper:
How did you solve the problem with a noticeable wallpaper joint? Are there any new ideas? Share them in the comments!
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