July 23, 2017
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Can it be dyed vinyl wallpapers, and how to achieve a high-quality result? Previously, I was often interested in this question, but now, having experience and knowledge, I myself will answer it. I am sure that this information will help beginners to quickly update the interior of their homes.

About painting vinyl wallpaper

Can be dyed or not

I must say right away that there are special vinyl wallpapers for sale for painting, i. the question of painting this material, in principle, disappears by itself. But, is it possible to paint the wallpaper not for painting? It all depends on what type of vinyl wallpaper is pasted on the wall.

As is known, this finishing material there are two types:

• paper based. It is not advisable to paint such canvases, since there is a risk of moisture penetrating under the top vinyl layer, which will lead to their pasting from the wall. True, some paper-based wallpapers successfully endure this operation, but, in any case, you will have to make a decision at your own peril and risk;

• On a non-woven base. These canvases are more resistant to moisture, so there is no risk of them peeling off. However, some problems may arise during the painting process - uneven coloring as a result of the porous structure of the foamed vinyl, as well as the color of the wallpaper. How to solve them I will tell below.

From this we can conclude that it is better to immediately purchase trellises for painting if you plan to repaint the walls over time.

For frequent repainting of walls, it is better to purchase glass wallpaper for painting. High-quality models of these canvases can withstand up to 20 repaints. At the same time, their service life can reach 50 years.

What paint to choose

For painting vinyl wallpaper, you should use water-dispersion paint. The fact is that this paint and varnish material has good adhesion. In addition, it has several other important advantages:

• Lack of smell. This is due to the fact that there are no organic solvents in the composition - water is used instead;
• Environmental friendliness. After painting the walls, it is absolutely not necessary to leave the house, as is the case with the use of oil paint;
• Drying speed. This indicator depends on the time it takes for water to evaporate from the surface of the walls, i.e. on average, the paint dries within a few hours;

• Possibility of tinting. Thanks to this, you can give the walls any color or shade. The only thing is to choose the right color (combination of colors) and its proportions;
• Durability. High-quality water-dispersion paints do not crack and do not lose color, as a result of which they can last more than 10 years.

I must say that there are several types of water-dispersion paints on sale:

• Acrylic;
• latex;
• Silicone etc.

This usually confuses beginners and makes it difficult to choose. In reality, it does not matter at all what type of polymer the paint contains. The main thing when choosing to pay attention to the following characteristics:

• Gloss degree. The coating can be matte, semi-gloss, less often - glossy;

• The level of moisture resistance and abrasion. Conventionally, paints can be divided according to this indicator into three types - non-moisture resistant, moisture resistant and waterproof. If the former do not withstand the impact of the vaga at all, then the latter can be subjected to careful wet cleaning. Waterproof ones withstand direct contact with water and even detergents.

The choice of moisture resistance depends on the room in which you want to paint the wallpaper. For example, even non-moisture resistant paint can be used in the bedroom. For the kitchen or children's room, it is more advisable to use a waterproof coating.

Another important point- this is the quality of the paint, which depends solely on the manufacturer. Below are paints and varnishes from some manufacturers that have proven themselves well:

Prices are current in the summer of 2017.

Painting technology

Painting vinyl wallpaper includes several basic steps:

The work instructions look like this:

Illustrations	Description of actions
	Tools and materials: paint roller. If the wallpaper has a deep relief, you should use a roller with medium or even long pile for painting; Roller container. You can purchase a special pallet or use any flat container; paint brush. It must be of high quality so that the pile does not crawl out of it; Primer. If you have paintable vinyl wallpaper, you can use a clear universal acrylic primer. If the wallpaper is ordinary, which have a color, it is better to treat them with pigmented primer. It will not only improve the adhesion of paint to the base, but also paint over the canvases with white. Color. It will be needed to give the paint a certain color, if it is originally white.
	Surface preparation: Wallpaper must be cleaned of any possible contamination. To do this, they must be wiped with a damp sponge, you can even use soapy water; Then the surface must be allowed to dry, after which it can be treated with a primer. If you are painting foamed vinyl, it is advisable to cover the surface with primer several times to close all the pores. Let me remind you that the primer is applied in thin, even layers, with obligatory interlayer drying. Under normal conditions, the primer dries in one and a half to two hours.
	Paint preparation: Before use, any water-dispersion paint must be shaken thoroughly; If the paint is too thick, add a small amount of water to it and mix; If the paint is white, to give it a certain color, add color to it. To determine the amount of color, first mix it with a small amount of paint. Then, in the proportions taught, add color to the main volume of the paintwork material.
	Painting: Pour the paint into a flat roller container; Dip the roller into the container and squeeze lightly; Roll out a roller on the surface of the walls with your own hands; In hard-to-reach places, use a brush; Wait for the wallpaper to dry, then apply a second coat of coating.

Beginners are often interested in whether to glue wallpaper on paint? If the paint is waterproof and does not peel off, then in principle it can be glued. But, it is better not to spare the time, and prepare the surface as expected.

Here, in fact, are all the main nuances of painting vinyl wallpaper.

Conclusion

Now you know whether vinyl wallpaper can be painted and how to do it correctly. But before you get started, I also recommend watching the video in this article. And if you did not find the answer to the question on the topic voiced - ask it in the comments, and I will be happy to answer you.

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Although painting the wallpaper may seem pretty unusual idea, in many cases, having previously specified which wallpaper can be painted, this is a very practical solution. Spots, cracks and scratches that appear on the wallpaper, or just an annoying color, often almost “scream” about the need for repair. By painting the wallpaper, you can save money and time, while the room will again look aesthetically pleasing.

What wallpaper can be painted?

Over time, the wallpaper loses its attractiveness and fades. Their drawing can simply bother the residents. However, the prospect of stripping wallpaper, plastering, tiling, or any other global event does not seem inspiring. Fortunately, this is not always necessary.

If the wallpaper is in relatively good condition, with a little work, you can extend its life by painting the old wallpaper. Two elements are important here: the type of base and the paint.

Varieties of wallpaper

There are many different types of wallpaper on the market, each of them is characterized by a different strength, texture, method of use. Main varieties:

• paper wallpaper - the least durable, but also the cheapest, it is advisable to use them in rooms that are not subject to pollution and damage, such as, for example, a bedroom and a living room;
• vinyl wallpaper resistant to frequent washing, recommended for utility rooms, kitchens and bathrooms, can be painted;
• fiberglass wallpaper is very resistant to mechanical damage, so you should use them in hallways and corridors, after pasting I paint t special paints, resistant to repeated washing and cleaning;
• wallpaper type "rauhfaser" - wallpaper designed for painting with acrylic paints, which should give the wall a certain texture (it is achieved thanks to the added wood fiber), can be repeatedly repainted;
• textile wallpapers are made of various materials (for example, silk or linen) on a paper or acrylic base, give the interior a warm, original character, are great for a living room, bedroom, office, do not paint;
• velor, cork, photo wallpapers - perform decorative functions, are used mainly as an accent or addition, they rarely cover all walls, these wallpapers are not paintable;
• non-woven was created by combining cellulose and polyester, which gives the wallpaper the flexibility and properties that are inherent in the fabric, thanks to this it adheres well to the wall, gluing occurs without any hassle.

Thus, from this list it can be seen that it is possible to paint raufaser, vinyl and fiberglass wallpapers without any problems. But is it possible to paint paper wallpaper? Yes, you can paint paper, non-woven and old vinyl wallpapers, provided that they are degreased and glued in places where they lag behind the wall. And, of course, you should choose the right paint.

The most economical, both financially and in terms of labor costs, is to paint wallpaper water-based paint. It is inexpensive and easy to use and has a wide range of color scheme(you can make any color).

Paint selection

When choosing which paint to use, you should pay attention to both its properties and the final result achieved with its help. The main parameters that the paint should have:

• environmental friendliness harmless to the inhabitants of the dwelling;
• ease of use - the application should not cause any difficulties;
• strength - the paint must be resistant to mechanical damage, not cracked;
• lightfastness - color retention for a long time;
• moisture resistance - can be washed without worrying about the safety of the painted surface.

Alkyd paints are made on the basis of polyhydric alcohols and acids. Form a durable, aesthetic coating. These paints are characterized by gloss, fast drying, good wetting of the painted surface. This option refers to fairly cheap paints. It is characterized by resistance to temperatures, oils and detergents.

Painting old wallpaper of almost all types is possible with water-based paints. If streaks appear after the first application, to improve the effect, it is enough to apply a second coat of paint.

To paint paper and old vinyl wallpapers, latex paints are very suitable, which do not require double painting, as the latex forms a kind of coating and perfectly hides imperfections.

Acrylic - water-dispersion paint based on polymers. Easy to use - the density is easily adjusted by adding water, the desired color is achieved by adding pigment dyes. The paint is resistant to moisture, well conveys the texture of the surface.

It is also important to choose the right degree of paint gloss. Painting paper wallpaper, which have served for some time, it is advisable to use matte or satin paint. Options with glossy and semi-gloss paint are unacceptable. For example, even if the surface looks smooth, then after painting it with glossy paint, previously invisible defects will appear.

Wallpaper painting methods

Having decided whether it is possible to paint paper wallpapers, and having learned what and how it can be done, the question remains - how to paint old wallpapers? There are several options. Application by brush or roller is one of the most popular methods. The use of a roller speeds up the work.

If the wallpaper has bulges, a long pile roller is better. In turn, spray painting requires a special gun. This method allows you to cover the entire wall with a uniform thin layer of paint, while maintaining the texture.

To simplify your work, you should take out everything unnecessary from the room. Items, the movement of which is associated with certain difficulties, need to be covered with a film or old newspapers, it is also worth doing

and with the floor.

1. Spray method. When using a gun for painting walls, the structure of the wallpaper will be completely preserved. The gun draws very accurately, evenly distributes the paint, covers the wall with a thin layer. Thanks to this, each bulge will be preserved and emphasized.
2. Painting wallpaper with a brush. To paint a surface with bulges, it is necessary to use a brush with a short, thin synthetic bristle. When applying paint to a wall, do not perform only vertical or horizontal movements. The brush should be made in a circular motion so that each bulge is covered with a coloring composition from all sides. If the paint is too thick and leaves streaks or blurs the texture, which is especially true for paper wallpapers , you need to dilute it. The required consistency can be balanced. To do this, you can add a small amount of water to the paint can, mix thoroughly and check if there is enough liquid paint on small fragments or in inconspicuous places that will later be hidden behind furniture.
3. Roller painting. All the roughness of the wall, in particular, the bulges of the patterns on the wallpaper, require the use of a roller with a long pile, which should be carried out vertically, and then diagonally to the right and left - so that the paint fills all the recesses in the texture of the wallpaper.

It is advisable to use patterns for painting on ordinary wallpaper without relief. Due to the convex patterns on the surface of the wallpaper, the paint templates do not fit snugly against the wall, the paint can leak out and form smudges. Because of this, it is better not to use them on wallpaper with a rich embossed texture.

Before painting paper wallpapers, you should prepare them - cover them with a water-repellent agent, glue the lagging areas. Any wallpaper should be primed before painting. Painting is interestingly shown in the video:

Any person, to one degree or another, has encountered painting work and quite rightly believes that there is no particular difference between paints. However, before using water-repellent compounds, primer or paint, it is advisable to read the instructions that manufacturers place on the package. This will help to avoid unpleasant surprises and save your nerves.

Hi all!
for a long time I was tormented by the question whether it is possible to paint old paper wallpapers? Posherstila posts: who writes can be, who is not - swell and fall off, who advised to glue new ones.

The wallpaper in the kitchen was glued 3 years ago, in some places it was very dirty, especially in the refrigerator area and where the TV was hanging. Vinyl wallpaper, professionally glued, end-to-end, firmly. The ceiling, ceiling baguette and floor plinth are satisfactory for me to repair in the near future, I'm not going to. But the wallpaper strained a lot, the color does not fit my favorite sofa)))). In terms of money and time, painting won in relation to plywood.
I bought 2 cans of acrylic paint, 2.5 kg each, from the Polish brand DEKORAL, 300 r per can. one color - honey, the second - almond, the color of the skin of the sofa, a roller, a brush, and in 1 day the kitchen was repainted. Wallpaper did not process anything, someone advised water-repellent impregnation, etc. Once upon a time I had to bother with this. I decided - if they disappear, then okay, but I won’t spend money on removing the old ones. The only thing is that I walked with a vacuum cleaner to clean it from dust, and wiped them with a well-wrung damp cloth. I sealed the plinth and molding with masking tape so as not to stain it and go! Drying time 2 hours, painted 2 times. The second time in 2 hours after drying of the first layer.

***At first I thought about sticking new wallpaper, but when the foreman came and started counting the work - remove the plinth, dismantle the ceiling moldings, remove the old wallpaper, remove the radiator, i.e. drain the water from the system, remove the wooden lining of the arch, glue new wallpaper + buy and paste new ceiling tiles, put back the radiator and the wooden arch - it would also have been done for at least a week, I felt bad, and I didn’t even ask the price of all this - I realized that NOT NOW!

***Actually, painting wallpaper is quite simple, but you have to do it carefully. Paper wallpapers do not tolerate moisture, they easily absorb paint, can move away from the walls and fall off. To prevent this from happening, you need to use a roller with a small nap.

During painting, our old wallpaper swelled a little in one place and it turned out to be like a bubble, but after drying everything came back, nothing peeled off or fell off anywhere.
After the paint had dried, it was decided that it was worth applying a second coat of paint to get a more even color.
The wallpaper was repainted - nothing fell off either. After we painted the old wallpaper, we got light walls (and by the way, the room already looked better in this form), and on the walls you can make any drawings you want.

Step-by-step instruction painting paper wallpaper
Before starting work, you need to decide on suitable view coloring composition.

If planned painting wallpaper in the kitchen or hallway, then it is better to opt for acrylic paint. It is wear-resistant, easy to clean, does not accumulate dust and other contaminants on the surface, is characterized by high elasticity and durability.
For painting paper wallpaper in the bedroom, hallway, children's room it is better to choose water-based paint. Her chemical composition completely safe for health, it does not have a sharp specific smell, provides a bright and saturated color, is characterized by high vapor permeability.

Is it possible to paint paper wallpapers with oil paint, and how? Works on painting wallpaper with an oil coating are no different from the technology of painting with acrylic or water-based composition.
Preparation of the room before painting paper wallpaper:
**take out unnecessary items and provide easy access to the walls;
**remove dust and cobwebs from the surface of the wallpaper. This is best done with a vacuum cleaner or a damp cloth;
**glue the wallpaper with glue if they do not fit snugly against the wall;
** to cover defects and scratches with mastic;
** after the mastic has dried, carefully treat the surface with sandpaper;
** apply a primer to the puttied places with a brush to improve adhesion.

Painting technology
1
Mix the entire volume of paint in one container to obtain a uniform saturated color.
2
Start painting from the upper left corner of the room in relation to the door.
3
Corners, places near window and doorways, baseboards and ceiling paint with a brush; the rest of the surface with a roller.
How to paint wallpaper

Renovation of an apartment is always associated with a difficult choice of materials for finishing the premises. One of the most popular ways to diversify appearance walls is pasting them with wallpaper. There are various types of wallpaper and one of the most popular among them are vinyl. On the building materials market various 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 wallpaper and their varieties

Vinyl wallpaper is a material of two layers - the lower and upper. Depending on what they are made of, and classify vinyl coatings:

• bottom layer or base. He is thicker. Distinguish wallpaper on non-woven and paper basis;
• top layer or decorative.

There are several types of vinyl wallpaper appearance. They are suitable for various spaces. For example, for the kitchen and bathroom, more dense and moisture-resistant varieties are made, 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;
• polyplene;
• hard vinyl.

Only foamed vinyl and non-woven wallpapers can be painted, as they absorb the paint and do not deform under the influence of the water contained in it. Currently, manufacturers indicate whether dyeing is possible, and also produce separate lines “for painting” in white or other light shades with a variety of reliefs. When choosing a wall covering, it is worth considering its relief: the more complex and finer the pattern is depicted on the wallpaper, the more difficult it is to paint it. A three-dimensional ornament will require more paint and layers.

If this is your first time painting the walls yourself, it is best to give preference to wallpaper with a small and simple pattern.

What 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. Basic rule: paint should not contain chemically active and toxic substances. Organic-based paints are not suitable for staining: oil, alkyd, enamel. Glue and silicate options - also not the best option not only for vinyl wallpaper, but also for wall coverings in the house in general.

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

• water emulsion. Such a 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;
• dispersion. Water-based paint made from synthetic polymers (scrap or oil). After applying the mixture to the wall, the water evaporates and the solid particles form a smooth and impervious surface;

• acrylic. Such paint dries quickly, does not mix when applied in several shades, withstands washing, including with the use of cleaning products;
• latex. They are expensive, but they allow you to create a smooth glossy finish with a long service life. The paint can be used for walls pasted over with old wallpaper.

Water-based paint is worth painting the walls in the bedroom, nursery or living room, acrylic and latex - in any room, dispersion paints are 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 buying a tint. Its amount depends on the brightness of the color that is needed. After mixing the paint and dye, apply the composition to a small area of ​​wallpaper or on the wall and wait until it dries completely to determine the final color.

Usually the paint is sold quite thick, and it is difficult to apply it to the walls. It is enough to dilute it with ordinary clean water to a consistency resembling sour cream. You can also repaint old walls with any kind of paint. In order for it to lie flat and not peel off, you first need to process the existing coating, remove dust and dirt, and putty the imperfections.

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 (about an hour), proceed to gluing;
• if the wallpaper is already pasted, then it is worth waiting for the glue to dry completely (drying time, as a rule, is indicated in the instructions for it), and after painting.

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 height of the pile: the deeper and stronger the relief of the pattern on the wallpaper, the longer the pile should be. It will be inconvenient to apply with a foam coat, as it will spoil the texture and will not allow you to apply an even layer of paint. In addition, you need a paint tray, a soft cloth, masking tape.

It is better to cover the floors with film or paper, newspapers, and for your own protection, you must 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 - this way the color will be even and uniform. If there is no sprayer, use a roller to paint the walls, and a small brush to work out the corners and joints. The procedure for painting vinyl wallpaper is as follows:

• with masking tape, seal all the joints of the wall covering with doors, floors and baseboards;
• close 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 the jar and pour a small amount into the tray;
• the ceiling is painted first, then the walls;
• it is better to paint the shelves parallel to the incident light, so strokes will not be visible;
• walls are painted from the bottom up;
• when applying several layers of paint, it is necessary to wait for each of them to dry completely before applying a new one;
• the final color and gloss will fully appear 3 days after staining.

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

• Staining with wiping. Allows you to make the convex part of the vinyl wallpaper lighter. After applying a layer of paint over the entire canvas, they “walk” with a soft cloth, removing the top layer of paint. This process is time-consuming, it requires the participation of two people: one applies the paint, the second uses the fabric.
• Electoral drawing. First, the desired number of layers of paint is applied to all walls, then with a brush and paint of a different (often darker) shade, a pattern on the wallpaper is highlighted. This is a long process, which is suitable for wallpapers with an unusual and beautiful relief.
• color base. The method involves decorating the wallpaper before sticking. The paint is applied to the wallpaper with inside, after it has completely dried, glue them on the walls. It turns out very effectively.

• Several colors. If several shades prevail in the interior, then the walls can be painted with one of them. Masking tape is used to separate the colors. The method is suitable for wallpapers with a small or, conversely, a fairly large relief, since in places where the adhesive tape does not come into contact with the base, the paint will spread, and straight lines will not work. The same method is suitable if two types of wallpaper are selected or those that imitate the presence of a dividing plinth on the wall.
• Using a textured roller. In stores you can find rollers with ornaments carved on them. This method is very easy, it allows you to effortlessly apply a beautiful pattern to the wallpaper. The basic rule of work is the clarity of action, because the stripes must be even.
• Using a sponge or a piece of paper. They are used when applying the last layer. Wet the tool with paint and lightly touch the wall. It will leave a textured imprint. The method allows you to get a beautiful and unusual look, but it requires a lot of time.

Despite the quality and beautiful drawing, sooner or later the wallpaper loses its color, and the drawing becomes boring. Depending on the type and characteristics of roll wallpaper, they can be painted with any paint color you like. The main thing is that the coloring composition is fully consistent with the upcoming work.

Wallpaper type

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

1. Paper simple. They require pre-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 billow.
2. Waterproof and dense. Painting is allowed immediately.
3. Vinyl, non-woven, fiberglass. Do not require a preliminary primer, painted immediately.

What paint is better to take?

If you decide to paint paper-type non-woven wallpaper with a convex curly pattern, you should choose a water-based coloring agent that contains binders (organic and inorganic). Widely used paints are acrylic, which have a number of positive properties: indelible quality of the surface layer, water resistance, wide choice of colors. If you want to choose a budget option material, it is permissible to take a PVA-based emulsion composition. It is worth considering that cheap coloring matter does not match the quality, it accumulates steam, the palette of shades is minimal.

Tips: The latex suspension as part of the binding components keeps well on curly wallpaper. With this composition, you can safely paint paper or duplex wallpapers. After its application, the canvas becomes glossy, does not fade in the sun, but, compared to acrylic, is erased faster.

The best option for painting paper wallpaper is water-dispersion paint. This kind of mixture is suitable for painting children's rooms, as it does not contain harmful components, being an environmentally friendly product. Such a coloring matter dries within an hour. In the process of painting work, water-dispersion paint does not emit a toxic odor.

The choice of water dispersion paint

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

The choice of painting decor

Before repair work, you should think about the variety of shades and patterns. 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 home interior. To separate strips of wallpaper before painting, it is convenient to use adhesive tape.

Painting process

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

Tip: The primer will give strength to the wallpaper and contribute to less wear.

After the primer has completely dried, you can begin to paint the walls. To apply the paint evenly, you need to prepare a paint roller with a soft pile. Under the paint should take a plastic tray. A bucket or basin will not work, because after taking the paint with a roller, streaks will remain on the wall

A wide brush is used to paint 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. Strokes on the wall are applied in any direction, the main thing is that the layer is proper, without gaps and differences in shades. We carry out 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 over the previous one.

As you smear the paint applied to the roller, you should walk over the previous section to remove excess streaks. 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 staining 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 spoiled. Dilute the coloring composition with water, if required by the instructions, mix until a homogeneous consistency.

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 surface to be painted for gaps using a directional light source (lamp) on the wall. Drying of the paint occurs during the day, but it depends on the air temperature and humidity in the room.

To cover non-woven wallpaper evenly with the coloring matter, staining should begin from the outside. In the presence of 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 desired shade. Thin vinyl wallpapers are not suitable for painting. If they are non-woven, it will be difficult to paint them.

Paper canvases are suitable for staining 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 paint base used for paper wallpaper should be water repellent.

If the walls in the room are pasted over with ordinary wallpaper, which wrinkle after applying the primer, it is better to refuse the process of painting the wallpaper. If painting is done for the first time, in order not to waste the paint in vain and not to spoil the paper coating, it is better to invite a painter.

Any paint released for sale is accompanied by instructions on which to navigate the dilution process for painting paper-based wallpaper. Non-woven fabrics are able to transfer up to 10 stains. Paper type material can be deformed even after the first repainting. Foamed vinyl wallpaper 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 wallpaper rolls, 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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