Why you can’t open windows after wallpapering: secrets of perfect walls

It is impossible to open the windows when wallpaper is glued, since even a slight breeze can lead to deformation of the paintings or their peeling off the walls. The drying process should take place slowly, without temperature fluctuations. It is equally important to consider the features of the finishing material. Only in this case, the work will not go down the drain.

Paper wallpapers and their advantages

For many decades, paper wallpapers were the most popular. Difficulties with their pasting did not arise. The only inconvenience is that such material dries for a long time, it should be carefully smoothed to remove air. Any drafts or sudden changes in temperature disrupt uniform drying, the canvas swells, deforms, and it is possible that it will detach from the wall. Therefore, it is customary not to open the windows during pasting and until the wallpaper completely dries.

For high-quality wall covering with paper wallpaper, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:

1. At normal air temperatures, paper-based webs require half a day to dry. But for complete drying, do not open windows for two days.
2. Negatively affects the quality of the coating and the effects of a fan or air conditioner. Their air currents do not allow the canvas to dry evenly. Heaters are also not desirable, as they will not be able to equally warm the air over the entire height of the wall.
3. Do not somehow change the humidity in the room. Glue vapor increases humidity. The room will be stuffy, but this will help the wallpaper to dry evenly.

Tip
To make sure that the paper wallpaper is well dried, just try it with your hand. If the canvas is dry, wait a few more hours without airing, for insurance.

Features of non-woven wallpaper

The rule that it is forbidden to open windows after pasting wallpaper on a paper basis also applies to non-woven ones. In this case, drafts in the room should not be allowed even longer. You need to wait about 6 days, since non-woven dries more slowly.

Experienced experts say that non-woven wallpaper is still not so scary. The top layer of such a coating does not get wet. Therefore, if on the street the air temperature does not differ much from the indicators in the room, then an ajar window will not spoil the quality of work. But still, you should not create large drafts and a sharp change in temperature.

Tip
Only a draft directly in the room where the repair is done is able to adversely affect the wallpaper, and ventilation can be done in the neighboring rooms.

Nowadays, high-quality compounds are used that will not allow the canvas to peel off, but will not be protected from bubbles or folds. Therefore, avoid the ingress of fresh air, which interferes with uniform drying. It is also not recommended to artificially help the drying of the paintings, such a process should be natural.

And some more tips

It is preferable to start repairing and pasting the walls with wallpaper in the summer warm time, then the drying will be faster. Before starting work, it is recommended to bring the microclimate of the room to the optimum value. It is better that the air temperature does not exceed 25-30 degrees, otherwise the adhesive will dry too quickly, and you will have to smear the dried up areas of the wallpaper all the time.

Walls should first be prepared: remove the remnants of old wallpaper, clean from paint, dirt, where necessary, putty, so that the surfaces are smooth.Otherwise, all the bumps will be visible under the wallpaper.

For good adhesion of the canvas with the wall on the surface, it is better to first apply a primer. It can be made from glue by adding twice as much water as when preparing the adhesive solution.

It is not recommended in the room where the wallpaper is dry, to perform other repairs. When installing stretch ceilings, using various power tools, the temperature rises in certain areas, and this will negatively affect the quality of gluing the paintings.

Tip
Drilling on poorly dried wallpaper should also not be: there will be ragged, ugly grooves on the wall.

It is worth paying attention to gluing non-woven canvases with subsequent painting. In this case, the material must be allowed to dry completely. If you put the mixture on a damp cloth, then under the weight of its own weight and a layer of paint, the wallpaper can slip off the wall.

If, after drying the wallpaper, bubbles are noticed, this can easily be fixed in this way:

1. Fill the syringe with wallpaper glue.
2. Carefully pierce the swollen area with a needle.
3. Inject the glue inside and hold it by hand.
4. If bloating occurs in the corners, make small cuts and bleed air.

Following simple rules and tips, you can quickly and easily wallpaper the room. The main thing is not to open the windows during work, and then the room will delight you with comfort and beautiful views.