How to stick wallpaper on the ceiling: from theory to practice

Recommendation points

• Tool
• Material calculation
• Wallpaper selection
• Work surface preparation
• Sticking wallpaper
• Hard to reach places
• Final stage
• It’s important to know

The building materials market is full of new products and services. However, the modern consumer focuses on comfort at a reasonable price. This is how the idea arose to wallpaper not only the walls, but also the ceiling: practical and fast. Interesting? We offer detailed, technologically advanced instructions.

Tool

Before you start preparing the work surface and start choosing wallpaper, you need to assemble an auxiliary tool:

• stationery knife and replaceable blades;
• roulette;
• simple pencil;
• ruler from 50 cm;
• sponge (for washing dishes);
• brush or roller;
• a dry, soft, lint-free cloth;
• a stepladder (you can alternatively use a table, chair, bedside table – something that will be comfortable for you to stand on for a long time).

Material calculation

In order to determine how many rolls of wallpaper you need, you need to measure the square of the room. If the room is of a classic rectangular shape, then measure two walls of the same corner. Then multiply width by length or vice versa.

If the room is a complex geometric shape, do not rush to despair. Follow the sequence of actions:

1. Divide the chaotic shape into simple shapes: squares and rectangles.
2. For ease of measurement, delimit difficult areas with lines. To do this, you can use, for example, chalk.
3. Having found the area of ​​individual simple figures, it will remain small – find the total number.

For convenience, the lines can be marked with the letters A, B, C, D, etc. We recommend recording measurements in a notebook or notepad, then you will not get confused when calculating the area.

The width of the wallpaper is 53 or 106 cm according to the standard. 10 meters per roll. If you multiply the width by the footage, it turns out that with a width of 53 cm, one roll can be pasted over 5 square meters. m, and with a canvas width of 106 cm – 10 sq. m. Therefore, you can calculate how many rolls you need. If you are pasting the ceiling for the first time, then take 1-2 rolls more from the planned footage.

Example.Room length 8 m, width 3 – area 24 sq. m.If you choose a 53 cm wide wallpaper, we need 5 rolls, and 3 rolls if the width of the canvas is 106 cm.Always calculate the margin that can be spent on aligning the pattern, fitting corners, rejects, etc..

Wallpaper selection

Wallpaper is classified into three classes: paper, vinyl and textile. Before proceeding with the selection, familiarize yourself with the properties and technical data of each class.

Paper wallpapers are made from different types of paper. Such products are characterized by moisture and air permeability, which is not acceptable, for example, for the kitchen. The quality of the web is determined by the so-called gross weight. Medium and high quality wallpapers are characterized by a weight of 110 g / m2²

Vinyl wallpaper consists of two layers: the first is a paper or non-woven base, the second is polyvinyl chloride, which is often decorated in the form of decorative embossing. Such wallpapers are strong and durable. Depending on the manufacturing technology and design, vinyl can hide surface irregularities and deformations.

Non-woven wallpaper is distinguished by a non-woven paper-like base made from a mixture of chemical and natural fibers. Such wallpaper is glued directly to the wall greased with glue. The cloth does not shrink after adhesion to the surface and completely dry.

For pasting the ceiling, it is better to choose embossed vinyl or non-woven wallpaper. When buying, be sure to specify the scope of application for the consultant. Give preference to light colors, they will visually increase the height of the ceiling, and will not cause irritation. Also pay attention to the wallpaper for the ceiling. Many great ideas can filigree complement the interior of the room. Be sure to take into account the specifics of the web for marking and special designations.

Work surface preparation

Before you start cutting the blade, clear and prepare the space:

1. Take out or move furniture.
2. Cover the floor with foil (if you have, for example, parquet board or laminate).
3. Cover the built-in interior elements with a thick cloth or plastic.
4. Remove the chandelier or lights.

Now deal directly with the ceiling. With a spatula, remove the top layer of putty or other coating. If necessary, sand with medium grit sandpaper. Smooth out joints, irregularities, fill cracks or crevices (if any) with a putty.

Take an acrylic primer and treat the surface thoroughly, let it dry for an hour. Then reopen the ceiling with a layer of primer, and after two to three hours you can start wallpapering.

Sticking wallpaper

1. Before pasting, mark out using a level. It will be easier this way. The next result depends on the first, correctly glued sheet..

2. Cut off the power supply to the overhead light and close the windows and doors.

3. Prepare the glue and cut the strips to the required length.

4. The adhesive mixture should be applied directly to the ceiling. If the wallpaper is paper, then apply the glue to the wallpaper, after which they must be folded “accordion”, and for the first experiment this can be a difficult task. Apply glue with a roller or wide wallpaper brush.

5. Take the first strip and lightly begin to apply it to the ceiling, focusing on the markings. It is very good if you have an assistant near you.

6. After gluing the edge of the canvas, take a clean sponge or cloth, and smoothly move from side to side with your palm, gently pressing on the canvas. Remove traces of glue on the wallpaper with a damp cloth. Follow the markup.

7. Glue the strips with a small margin at the corner joints, later you will remove them.

8. Subsequent strips butt-glue.

9. Use a fine brush in the corners.

Hard to reach places

If you are wallpapering a ceiling that has an outer corner or protruding opening, make diagonal cuts. Then you can glue the wallpaper around the corner. If you have a space of complex intricate shape, then consider this aspect when calculating the required amount of canvas.

It so happens that you need to glue the wallpaper on the ceiling with a stepped transition. In this case, the flat part is pasted over with a strip, the “step” itself and the subsequent space. However, in rooms with such a ceiling, it is recommended to find an alternative to wallpaper..

Final stage

When you have pasted the wallpaper, leave it to dry for a few days. Then you can complete the process and admire the beauty. So:

1. Cut off the “allowances” in the corners with a stationery knife.
2. If necessary, open the surface with paint material.
3. Reinstall the lighting devices.
4. Glue the baguettes. By the way, the classic white color can be painted in any other water-based paint.

It’s important to know

When choosing wallpaper for the ceiling, give preference to a discreet pattern that does not have to be combined.

It is better to glue dense vinyl wallpaper to the ceiling, then the joints fit well and visually “dissolve” against the general background.

If for pasting ceilings you have chosen paper wallpaper with an overlap sticker, then the pasting should start from the window. This will make the seams less visible..