How to glue wide wallpaper to the ceiling. How to wallpaper the ceiling

I wonder how many people wonder how to glue wallpaper to the ceiling on their own? It seems to me enough to write an article about this. The fact is that no matter how flexible a person’s character may be, such work together with a partner still throws him out of balance - swearing and scandals begin, as a result of which the work does not progress one iota. In this article on the website we will try to reveal all the secrets of the craftsmen who can wallpaper a ceiling of any size alone. We will study this technology in detail, analyzing it down to the smallest detail.

What wallpaper can be hung on the ceiling alone and what is needed for this?

First, you need to understand the properties that wallpaper should have to make it as easy and convenient to hang as possible.

Firstly, the wallpaper should easily slide across the surface of the ceiling - without this, it will not be possible to properly join the canvases to each other alone.
Secondly, it should be convenient to hold the wallpaper under the ceiling yourself. Agree, it’s quite difficult to hold a strip of wallpaper unrolled and smeared with glue on your own. And in this case, what else can we say about working with her? It is much more convenient to hold wallpaper rolled into a roll in your hands - and such, as you understand, cannot be smeared with glue.
Thirdly, in this situation, the wallpaper simply must stick to the surface of the ceiling almost instantly - a minimum of time should be devoted to this step in the work. We need wallpaper that sticks and doesn’t fall off later even when it’s not straightened out.

How to glue wallpaper on the ceiling with your own hands photo

Non-woven wallpaper perfectly fits these three requirements - they glide perfectly on almost any surface, they do not need to be coated with glue (only the wall is covered with glue) and upon one contact with the ceiling they immediately stick and do not fall off. This is exactly what is needed in this situation.

We have sorted out the question of what wallpaper to glue on the ceiling; all that remains is to clarify the situation with additional requirements, under which self-gluing wallpaper on the ceiling will be easy and relaxed.

An important role in this matter is played by properly prepared workplace, which allows you to move unhindered under the ceiling throughout the entire glued canvas. To do this, you will have to pave the racks - the task is to make it possible to simply walk and not look at your feet, much less jump from one table to another. I think everything is clear here, and everyone will solve this issue in their own way - some will put two or even three tables side by side, others will assemble construction scaffolding from boards. In general, as they say, go for it and do not forget that the height of these racks should correspond to your height - or rather, they should be so raised from the floor that it is comfortable for you to work.

What wallpaper to glue on the ceiling

Wallpapering the ceiling with your own hands: technology

Despite the apparent complexity, covering the ceiling with non-woven wallpaper actually looks quite simple and at the same time has quite a big amount subtleties and nuances. And the first of them is the glue itself. You will have to forget about all the recipes for its preparation that are written on the pack and prepare it differently.

Glue for non-woven wallpaper should be thick enough - based on the proportions, the full package will have to be dissolved in a twelve-liter bucket.

We are talking about the standard packaging of Kelid glue - it is the one that is best suited in such a situation. Although Methylane is also quite good - I can’t say anything about other adhesives, since I work with these. In general, upon completion of preparation, the glue should look like thick sour cream. We apply this glue to the ceiling using a roller and do not forget to prime the surface, otherwise the glue will quickly be absorbed and during the work you will have to get distracted and re-apply the ceiling.

Wallpapering the ceiling with your own hands photo

There should be no problems with the first wallpaper - you don’t need to join it to anything, and if you are worried about the junction of the wallpaper with the baguettes, then just make a small overlap and after completely gluing the wallpaper, cut it under the ruler. It is very important not to bend the first strip - if it goes to the side somewhere, then you won’t be able to glue the wallpaper end-to-end. To prevent this from happening, you need to use a string to set the direction of gluing.

The gluing technology itself is quite simple - we take a roll and, without unwinding it, apply one end to the smeared ceiling, and then, slowly unwinding it with one hand, smooth the canvas with a spatula with the other. When you reach the end, the roll can be cut first with a small margin, and then clearly to fit a ruler or metal spatula.

How to trim a roll of wallpaper photo

The process of gluing all subsequent wallpapers looks almost exactly the same. The only difference is in working with the joint of the canvases - they not only need to be properly connected to each other, but also rolled out so that they do not subsequently separate or come off.

In the process of gluing the canvases, there is no need to completely join them - if there is a gap somewhere within 1mm, it can always be eliminated after gluing the entire canvas. Non-woven wallpaper allows this operation to be carried out - they glide perfectly over the surface and can simply be pulled together with a plastic spatula. To do this, you just need to push the remaining glue towards the seam - do not overdo it, the result can be disastrous. If you get even a small overlap, you will have to tear off the wallpaper to remove it.

How to straighten the joints of wallpaper on the ceiling photo

To prevent the edges of the wallpaper from peeling off over time, the joint must be thoroughly rolled with a special plastic roller - it is somewhat reminiscent of a miniature wheel with tread. It is this protector that helps to efficiently roll out the junction of individual sheets.

Wallpapering the ceiling together photo

I don’t know how complicated this technology of covering the ceiling with wallpaper will seem to you, decide for yourself. I can only say one thing, if you are wondering about the ceiling, then you will not find anything better than this method. Gluing other wallpaper, and even together with a partner, is much more troublesome and takes longer. The fact is that to hang wallpaper together, complete coordination and mutual understanding is necessary.

October 3, 2016
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Despite the fact that wallpapering is a fairly simple procedure, this work contains a number of nuances, especially if we're talking about about finishing the ceiling. After all, wallpaper should be glued not only beautifully and neatly, but also securely. To help in this matter, below I will tell you in detail how to glue wallpaper on the ceiling correctly.

Gluing technology

Wallpapering the ceiling consists of several stages:

Stage 1: surface preparation

Preparing the ceiling for wallpapering is one of the most critical stages. The durability of the finish depends on it, and even its appearance .

The preparation process is as follows:

First of all you need to remove the old one finishing coat. If it's whitewash, it just washes away. Another effective method To remove it, stick it to the surface of the ceiling with paste or wallpaper glue old newspapers, then tear them off along with the whitewash.

Old wallpaper can be soaked with water and then removed with a spatula. If the old coating is vinyl, before soaking it, you should make cuts in the finishing layer;

after that the ceiling needs to be brushed and washed to remove remnants of the old coating, as well as dirt and dust;
Next, it is necessary to prime the surface, which will increase the strength of the base and also improve the adhesion of the glue. The primer is applied using a roller in a thin, uniform layer. After the ceiling has dried, it must be repeated;

If there are chips and cracks on the surface of the ceiling, they should be slightly widened and filled with putty.

This completes the process of preparing the ceiling with your own hands for subsequent finishing. It should be noted that such procedures are performed only if the ceiling is smooth and does not have serious flaws. Otherwise, it will need to be plastered or covered with plasterboard.

Stage 2: marking

To simplify the work in the future, before gluing the wallpaper to the ceiling, you should apply markings to it. In this case, it is necessary to decide on the location of the paintings on the ceiling.

To prevent the seams from being noticeable, it is better to place the canvas along the direction of the light falling from the window. If the room has several windows located on different windows, it is better to glue the canvases along the length of the room. In this case, you will reduce the number of joints.

In the photo - applying markings to the ceiling for wallpapering

Having decided how to glue the wallpaper, you should mark a line on the ceiling along the location of the canvases. The line should be located from the wall at a distance equal to the width of one strip of covering.

To get a straight line, it is best to use a special painting thread. The latter should be fixed at the beginning and end of the future line, then pulled down and released, as shown in the photo above.

As a result, the thread will hit the ceiling and leave behind a straight line. Using it, during the gluing process, you can level the canvas.

Stage 3: cutting the material

Now you need to cut the material with your own hands, cutting it to length. This procedure is not complicated, the only thing you need to keep in mind is that you need to leave a small margin.

If the canvases are plain, i.e. their pattern does not need to be joined, then a margin of 2-3 cm is enough. If the material has patterns, then the margin should be slightly longer than the step of the patterns. Thanks to this, there will be no problems when joining the pattern on the ceiling.

If you will be cutting on the floor, be sure to cover it with film first so as not to stain the material.

The cutting itself is not complicated. To do this, you will need a ruler of sufficient length and a mounting knife.

Stage 4: Glue Preparation

Before gluing wallpaper on the ceiling, you need to prepare the glue. It should be noted that Special attention it is necessary to pay attention to the choice of adhesive composition. The fact is that there are currently on sale different types adhesives intended for different wallpapers, and they have different prices.

Paper wallpaper is glued using the most common adhesive for lightweight fabrics. If the material is heavy, for example, you are going to glue vinyl sheets or glass wallpaper, you need to use a special glue that can withstand heavy coatings.

In addition, it is important to prepare the glue correctly. Typically, this procedure is carried out as follows:

First of all, water must be poured into a clean container of suitable volume. The temperature of the water and its volume are indicated on the packaging with glue;
Before adding glue, the water should be stirred so that a funnel is formed in it. This is necessary so that the glue does not form lumps;
then, continuing to stir the water with one hand, you should gradually add the dry mixture;
then the glue must be continued to be stirred for another 10 minutes;
After this, leave the mixture for 15-20 minutes, then stir it again. Now the composition is ready for use.

This completes the glue preparation process. It should be noted that the instructions for preparing the adhesive composition may differ slightly from the diagram presented. Therefore, be sure to read the instructions on the package first.

Stage 5: gluing

So, we have familiarized ourselves with the preparation, now we will look at how to properly glue wallpaper. The only thing, before moving on to gluing, I’ll clarify one nuance.

The fact is that people often ask on forums what to glue first - wallpaper or glue ceiling plinth? There is no definite answer to this question, since it all depends on the type of baseboard.

If the plinth is made of polystyrene foam, then you can first paste over the ceiling and walls, since the canvases can easily withstand the weight of this decorative element. If the baseboard is heavy, for example, polyurethane or even gypsum, then the canvas will definitely not withstand it.

Therefore, many craftsmen argue about what to glue first - the ceiling plinth or wallpaper. From personal experience I will say that it is almost impossible to paste wallpaper in such a way as to ensure a straight line under the baseboard.

Therefore, it is more advisable to do this:

first finish the ceiling, leaving no space for the baseboard;
then mark the location of the fillet on the canvas and carefully cut it along the line with a sharp mounting knife;
After that, glue the plinth to the walls and ceiling.

If you don’t know what and how to glue the ceiling plinth to the wallpaper, use regular putty. The only thing is to apply it on the back side in a small amount so that it does not stick out and stain the finish of the ceiling and walls.

Thus, I believe that it is better to glue the wallpaper first, and then the baseboard, regardless of the type of the latter.

Home craftsmen, when they find out that they can glue a light baseboard over the trim, often ask: is it possible to glue ceiling tiles to wallpaper? Of course, you can glue it, but no one can guarantee that such a finish will be durable. Therefore, it is better to spare no effort and first get rid of the old coating.

The actual wallpapering of the ceiling looks like this:

work should begin by applying glue with a paint brush. If you are working with light canvases, for example, paper, then glue is used to cover backside material.
Before gluing wallpaper, vinyl sheets or other heavy types of this material for painting, glue should be applied to the ceiling;
then the strip is glued. If you are doing this work with an assistant, then you need to stretch the canvas, then follow the markings and press it against the ceiling.

If you do the work yourself, the canvas should be folded like an accordion and placed on left hand, wherein right hand you need to take the end of the canvas and press it to the ceiling. Then you just need to move along the gluing line and press the canvas to the ceiling;

During the gluing process, the canvas should be smoothed using a roller. Use it to squeeze out all air bubbles and smooth out wrinkles. You can also use a plastic spatula for these purposes;
The entire ceiling is covered using this principle.

Home craftsmen are often interested in how to hang wallpaper on rounded ceiling. There's really nothing complicated about it. You just need to decide on the height of the pasting (the level from which the ceiling wallpaper will start), and then stick the canvases according to the same principle as on the ceiling with even angles.

Here, in fact, is all the information about how to wallpaper the ceiling.

Conclusion

The process of gluing wallpaper to the ceiling itself is not as complicated as it seems at first glance, even if you do this work yourself. However, before gluing wallpaper to the ceiling, it is necessary to properly prepare the surface, as well as perform some other, no less important operations, which we reviewed above.

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Content

More recently, several decades ago, during renovations, ceilings were whitewashed with chalk. This was perhaps the only way to decorate ceilings. Currently, the plane above the heads does not have to be white: bright, elegant materials are used above as actively as on the walls. It is important to know how to hang wallpaper on the ceiling correctly so that the paper, vinyl or non-woven fabric lays flat and forms a surface without flaws.

Is there wallpaper on the ceiling?

Finishing the ceiling space is a complex and tedious process. For some types (installation of a hanging plane, installation of tension fabric, gluing wallpaper panels) a team of two or three people is needed; it cannot be done alone. Do apartment owners in new buildings put wallpaper on the ceiling? Often this type of finish is replaced with modern paint. Nevertheless, having undoubted advantages, roll material will remain popular for a long time. Here are five reasons for its popularity:

This is not the most expensive type of finishing. The material is presented in construction markets in a wide price range.
You can easily choose the finish to suit your taste. There are wallpaper rolls of any color, pattern, texture on sale.
Wallpaper, especially ceiling ones, are perfectly combined with each other. Your design will be unique.
This type of finishing work does not require expensive equipment.
Professional pasting skills are also not required. If necessary, you can easily handle the repairs yourself, doing the work carefully and according to routine.

Which wallpaper is better

Hanging wallpaper on the ceiling with your own hands begins with choosing rolls. Which wallpaper is best to glue to the ceiling in your room is an important question. So that the result of the repair pleases you for a long time, think about what the material, pattern, color of the wallpaper will be. It’s good if the color of the top plane is the same color scheme, like the walls, but a little lighter. It is better to choose light rolls with a small pattern or without it at all. This type of painting does not require complex joining of lines and hides surface imperfections.

Used for pasting residential premises using panels made of different materials. Non-woven, vinyl, and paper wallpapers are often purchased. Each material has its own characteristics, pros and cons, you need to find out about them before you hang wallpaper on the ceiling yourself. If you are doing pasting for the first time, and your ceiling is well prepared for repair (smooth, without flaws), choose vinyl rolls. The paper fits well even on a bumpy surface; it can hide ceiling defects. Non-woven fabric looks impressive and stylish, but working with it requires skills.

How much wallpaper do you need?

To calculate the consumption of wallpaper rolls, decide in which direction you will paste them. According to the rules, the sheets are placed above the head perpendicular to the flow of sunlight, that is, parallel to the window (in most cases this is the width of the room). When measuring the width of the room, find out the length of each panel. Take measurements and calculate how many strips you will need. When determining how much wallpaper you need for the ceiling, consider the standards. Rolls are 10 and 15 meters long. Their width is 0.5 or 1 meter.

Can it be glued to ceiling tiles?

Before you hang wallpaper on the ceiling correctly, start preparing the base, which will determine whether your finish will last long. The surface must be hard, smooth, monolithic. This is achieved by distributing the putty mixture and deep penetration primer over the plane. Are you wondering whether it is possible to glue wallpaper onto ceiling tiles? The result of the experiment will be disappointing. The canvases will not lie flat, over time they will sag, crack at the joints, and come off in places. Before pasting, dismantle the ceiling tiles to a solid layer.

You can glue wallpaper onto wallpaper

Sometimes the previous finishing layer holds so firmly that there is a desire not to tear it off, but to stick new strips on top. Sometimes you can glue wallpaper onto wallpaper on the ceiling, but this is the exception rather than the rule. How can you determine if this is possible in your case? Moisten the old paper thoroughly with a wet brush over an area of at least square meter, let it soak in moisture. If the panel begins to bubble, it will come off under the weight of the glue and finishing material. It must be removed completely, to the base. The quality of gluing new wallpaper strips over old ones is always low.

How to glue wallpaper to the ceiling

Prepare necessary materials and working tools. You will need:

roulette;
construction or stationery knife for side cuts and cutting of the panel;
pencil for marking;
a special roller for smoothing wallpaper or a plastic spatula;
a rag or sponge for wiping off excess glue;
paintbrush and small glue brush;
wallpaper rolls;
high-quality glue (preferably instant).

Before gluing wallpaper, make sure that the base is well prepared. The ceiling surface should not have traces of chalk, cracks, or potholes. Defects must be carefully processed and puttied. A good primer will make the plane strong and monolithic, which should dry before the start of gluing. It will ensure uniform adhesion of the material to the surface being pasted, and the strips will adhere securely.

Measure panels of a given length; if necessary, take into account where the pattern matches. Cut the workpieces, each time marking the beginning of the strip. The edge with marks should always be on the same side; this is important, even if the strips do not have a clearly defined pattern. You need to draw a marker along the ceiling - the level of the first strip, a line parallel to the wall along which the first sheet is laid. Start working from the window.

Coat the gluing area (part of the ceiling) with the adhesive solution according to the instructions. It should not be as thick as the main adhesive mass. Apply a neat, thin layer of adhesive with a wide spreader. Apply the strip with movements from the center to the edge, do not allow excess glue on the spread sheet. Treat the edges and corners especially carefully. Roll the wallpaper sheet inward with glue and leave to soak for a couple of minutes.

For the next step you will need an assistant. Unfold the panel and lean it against the ceiling along its entire length. You need to quickly adjust the position of the strip, aligning it with the marker line. Use a roller or plastic spatula to smooth out the wallpaper, removing blisters caused by air bubbles and excess glue. Avoid wrinkles and creases in the canvas, some of them will be noticeable after drying. Repeat the action, gluing the strips end-to-end, one by one, until the entire surface of the ceiling is finished.

Non-woven

This type of wallpaper requires skills and some experience from the master. The fact is that non-woven wallpaper is glued to the ceiling, spreading only the base. If the wallpaper is of high quality, it can be smoothed out perfectly with a special spatula. The coating dries evenly, leaving no bubbles or kinks underneath. This technique may allow you to glue the blanks alone. Simply apply the strip, rolled into a roll, to the coated part of the ceiling plane and unwind it as it is glued.

Vinyl

Durable, dense material with a vinyl finishing layer well masks unevenness and visual defects of the ceiling. Hanging vinyl wallpaper is not a difficult task. It is important to pay attention to the quality of the joints, lubricating the surface well. The junctions of the vinyl covered strips are very neat and invisible. If necessary, the edge of the sheet hanging over the wall is cut with a knife, using a metal spatula as a ruler.

Paper

For imperfect ceilings, paper sheets can be an excellent finishing option. Glue thin paper wallpaper You need to apply it to the ceiling quickly, without letting it get too wet. They are laid on surfaces of any degree of unevenness and, unlike vinyl, adhere tightly after drying. However, paper with an embossed pattern, which is thicker and more massive, is more reminiscent of vinyl in properties.

How to hang wallpaper alone

You can adapt to any circumstances. So from the assortment you can choose non-woven rolls that are glued dry. But a team of two people will get the job done much faster and with better quality. Therefore, before you hang wallpaper on the ceiling alone, try to find someone to help.

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How to properly glue wallpaper to the ceiling: useful tips.

Until about the middle of the last century, people did not really bother about the appearance of the ceilings in their houses and apartments, so most often they simply whitewashed them with chalk. But about 15-20 years ago, such renovations lost their relevance and people began to transform their living space with brighter finishing materials. It was during this period that the fashion for wallpapered ceilings appeared.

Initially, only paper wallpapers were glued to them, but as vinyl, non-woven and liquid wallpapers began to appear on sale, they also began to be used to update the ceiling space. If you also plan to wallpaper the ceiling, then let's figure out how to make sure that this coating serves you for many years.

How to prepare the ceiling for wallpapering?

Preparing the ceiling for gluing

If you want the ceiling space in the room being renovated to look perfect after all the work is completed, then be sure to carry out preliminary preparation of this surface. It must be done in such a way that the correct joining of individual pieces of wallpaper will depend on this stage of work.

In view of this, before you start updating the ceiling, be sure to make sure that it does not have any obvious defects. If you find cracks and depressions, then you will have to seal them with a special putty. If upon visual inspection it is clear that the ceiling has a wave-like shape, then you will have to spend more money on completely leveling it.

Yes, and don’t forget, after the entire surface is brought into perfect condition, it will definitely need to be primed. If you want to update the ceiling with wallpaper after whitewashing, then you will need to wash off all the chalk as thoroughly as possible, wait until everything dries, prime everything again, and only after that you can start gluing.

Ceiling wallpaper adhesive

If previously only one type of glue could be found on sale, now almost every company involved in the production of wallpaper is trying to offer customers its own brand of glue. Of course, this simplifies the selection of the adhesive base, but still, sometimes sellers, in order to make money, do not sell people exactly what they need. That is why before you make a purchase, you should carefully look at the paper, vinyl or non-woven wallpaper you have chosen.

You will also need to check the glue package and make sure that it can be used to fix the heaviest wallpaper on the ceiling. And, of course, do not forget that the glue must be diluted strictly according to the instructions. Even if it seems a little thick, don't try to add water to it. If you make it too liquid, then in the end it will not be able to provide good adhesion of the finishing material and the ceiling surface.

Types of glue:

Special vinyl (for vinyl and embossed wallpaper)
Paper (for light and thin wallpaper)
Non-woven (suitable exclusively for non-woven wallpaper)
Glue for fiberglass (for heavy wallpaper for painting and textile wallpaper)
Universal (suitable for absolutely all types of finishing materials)

How to properly apply and glue liquid wallpaper to the ceiling?

Recommendations for covering the ceiling with liquid wallpaper

I would like to say right away that liquid wallpaper should be applied exclusively to perfectly flat surfaces. If you try to renew the ceiling without first leveling it, then after drying decorative material All flaws will be visible on the surface. If you do everything correctly, the ceiling in the room being renovated will look like a silk canvas playing with different shades.

At the very beginning, you will need to tightly close all the doors and windows that are in the room
After this, pour the dry substance that is in the bag into a bucket or other deep container
Add a little water, coloring pigment and start mixing everything using a construction mixer
Add water in small portions until the mixture in the bucket has a consistency similar to thick sour cream
After this, let the mixture stand for 20 minutes, mix it again and begin applying to the surface.
To do this, place a small part of the wallpaper on a trowel and spread it across the ceiling in a semicircular motion.
You need to start fixing the mass on the ceiling space from the corner of the room
If you want to make the ceiling more textured, then approximately 4 hours after finishing application, go over it with a relief roller

How to properly glue vinyl wallpaper so that the joints are not visible?

Ceiling tape tool

Vinyl wallpaper is one of those finishing materials, which camouflage well minor flaws surfaces. In view of this, if your ceiling covering covered only with small cracks, then you can simply prime it and you can safely proceed to the main stage of work.

So:

To begin, use a building meter to measure the length of the first piece of wallpaper.
When this is done, unroll the wallpaper roll and measure out the required amount.
Add a few centimeters to it for trimming and cut a piece
Apply special glue to the back side of the wallpaper, paying special attention to the joints.
After this, you can safely take a piece of wallpaper in your hands and fix it on the ceiling
Place it at one corner, carefully stretch it to its full length, and smooth out any bubbles remaining under the decorative material with a foam sponge
Apply glue to the part of the wall where you will fix the second cut piece.
Apply glue to the second piece, fix it at the edge of the ceiling, and then start joining the pieces together
Carefully connect them together and make sure that there is no overlap anywhere.
Smooth this fabric with a sponge, and then take a rubber roller in your hands and carefully go over the entire joint.

How to properly glue non-woven wallpaper so that the joints are not visible?

Recommendations for wallpapering the ceiling

In principle, non-woven wallpaper is glued in the same way as vinyl wallpaper, but in this case you will not need to additionally coat the wall with glue. The base of this decorative material is made in such a way that even a small amount of adhesive promotes good adhesion to the ceiling.

So:

Dilute the glue with water and let it sit
While it is swelling, take all the necessary measurements and cut off the first two pieces from the roll
Apply glue to one of them and attach it to the ceiling parallel to the wall
Smooth it out with a roller or soft rag.
Apply glue to the second piece and join it to the first, avoiding overlaps.
Continue gluing the pre-measured strips until the entire ceiling sheet is covered with wallpaper.
Remove pieces of material that hang on the walls with a sharp knife, after pressing them with a metal spatula

How to properly glue paper wallpaper so that the joints are not visible?

Tips for covering the ceiling with paper wallpaper

As a rule, paper wallpapers are thin and for this reason they cannot mask defects in the ceiling fabric. In view of this, if you choose this particular decorative material, then you will definitely need to putty, level, sand and prime the ceiling surface. Also keep in mind that this material is afraid of excess moisture.

Therefore, apply glue to it carefully, otherwise the paper web will become very soft and begin to tear even before you begin to fix it on the ceiling. Yes, and do not forget that in this case the joints must be additionally rolled with a rubber roller. If you do not do this, then after drying they will begin to diverge and will be very noticeable.

Tips for covering the ceiling with paper wallpaper:

Pre-prepare the ceiling
Prepare glue (you can use universal glue)
Cut pieces of paper to the required length
Apply glue first to the wall and then to the canvas itself.
Place it on the ceiling, carefully spread it with your hands and roll it with a rubber roller

How to glue 3D wallpaper correctly so that the joints are not visible?

3D on the ceiling

If you want to hang 3D wallpaper in your home, then be prepared for the fact that you will have to do everything as carefully as possible. This type of decorative material is so fragile that if used incorrectly, it can easily be damaged and, as a result, you will not get the desired effect.

That is why, before you start gluing them, sit down and carefully study the instructions, which are on both the wallpaper roll and the glue pack. As for the glue, it must be prepared strictly following all the rules indicated on the pack.

And remember, if it says that it must be stirred for five minutes, then this must be done. If you only mix it slightly, you will not get the desired consistency and will not be able to properly fix the wallpaper on the ceiling.

So:

Measure the length of the ceiling from one corner to the second
Cut two pieces of the same size from the roll
Spread the ceiling with glue and begin to apply the canvas to it
You need to start pasting from a corner where the sun's rays do not fall.
With help foam sponge or a soft roller, expel all the air from under the canvas
Reapply glue to the thread and begin gluing another piece.
Already at this stage, take measurements to ensure the parallelism of the drawing.
If the first two pieces are glued correctly, you can cut the rest and fix them on the ceiling surface

How to properly glue wallpaper for painting so that the joints are not visible when painting the wallpaper?

Recommendations for covering the ceiling with wallpaper for painting

The good thing about paintable wallpaper is that, if you wish, you can easily change its color and even apply some original design to it. If you also want to save on paint, then give preference to non-woven wallpaper for painting. As practice shows, in order for such a wallpaper to look perfect, you only need to apply one layer of paint to it.

Be sure to repair all defects on the ceiling and plaster it
Cut a piece of the required length from the roll and draw it along the middle with a brush dipped in glue.
Next, begin to evenly distribute the glue over the entire surface of the canvas.
Fold the canvas like an accordion in increments of 25 centimeters
Apply glue to the ceiling and start fixing the wallpaper on it
Press the canvas to the surface with a flexible spatula, and then expel any remaining air and excess glue with a soft roller

How to properly glue photo wallpaper to the ceiling?

Although photo wallpapers are glued according to the same principle as regular wallpaper, updating the ceiling using this method is still a little more difficult. In this case, you cannot afford to simply cut pieces from the roll the right size and fix them on the ceiling. Since a photo wallpaper is nothing more than a huge drawing, you will need to fold it like a puzzle and do it in a not very comfortable position.

In view of this, it will be better if you carry out such decoration of the space indoors with one of your relatives. In this case, the person below will immediately be able to see that the pattern is not folded correctly and you will not have to redo everything when most of the photo wallpaper is glued to the surface of the ceiling.

So:

Initially, lay out the photo wallpaper in the room and see how many parts it consists of
Trim off all the white parts and fold it in such a way that you don't mix up the design
Take a level and a simple pencil and mark the ceiling
Ideally, you should divide it into squares, the size of which should correspond to the size of the piece of photo wallpaper
If you don't want to do this, then mark at least the first row of squares, and then move on from there.
After the markings are made, you can smear the ceiling with glue and fix parts of the photo wallpaper on it

How to properly glue ceiling wallpaper yourself onto a plasterboard ceiling?

Wallpapering the ceiling

Some people believe that you can glue wallpaper onto drywall without any preliminary preparation. But in fact, even such a perfectly flat surface must be prepared for further finishing. If you try to update the ceiling by simply priming the surface, you will end up seeing all the joints that exist between the pieces of drywall.

So:

Initially, clean the surface of the drywall from dust and prime it thoroughly.
Next, take putty and seal all the seams
When dry, sand these areas. sandpaper
Then dilute the putty again to the consistency of thick sour cream, and this time stretch it over the entire ceiling canvas
At the next stage, sand the surface again and prime everything again
When the primer is completely dry, proceed to the standard wallpapering procedure.

Repairing cracks in wallpaper and ceilings

In case you saw on ceiling wallpaper crack, there’s no need to be too upset. If you show a little patience, you can disguise this defect and you will not have to completely re-glue the ceiling space.

So:

To begin, prepare a sharp construction knife, universal glue and quite a bit of sealant in a tube with a gun. When everything is ready, start sealing the resulting crack.
To do this, spray this area with water from a spray bottle and wait until the wallpaper begins to move away from the ceiling. But don’t overdo it, if you wet them too much, they may eventually tear and then the defect will definitely not be able to be removed.
As soon as the wallpaper begins to peel away from the surface, take a knife and make a neat cut along the entire crack line. Then spread the wallpaper so that you can easily see the cracked ceiling.
Carefully seal the crack with sealant, smooth everything out and wait until it sets. At the final stage, lubricate the wallpaper with glue, wait 5 minutes and bring the two parts together.
You should glue these two halves together the same way you glued two pieces of wallpaper. If you don't hurry, you won't get the overlap, and after drying the area will seem perfectly even.

Tips to help you hang ceiling wallpaper correctly

As you probably already understood, if you adhere to generally accepted rules, then wallpapering will go without any problems. In view of this, do not rush under any circumstances and try to do all stages of this process as correctly as possible.

Tips to help you hang wallpaper on the ceiling correctly:

Always pre-prepare the ceiling for gluing
Dilute the glue strictly according to the instructions
Make sure that the temperature in the room being renovated does not fall below +5 and does not rise above +25
While gluing and the entire drying period of the wallpaper, keep the windows and doors in the room closed.
Glue the first strip in the brightest place in the room
Apply glue with a soft brush and make sure that its layer is not very large.

Is it possible to glue wallpaper onto ceiling tiles?

I would like to say right away that ceiling tiles is the most unsuitable basis for wallpaper. If you glued it yourself, you probably know that it falls off quite easily. Now imagine what you put on it wallpaper glue, and then fix the wallpaper itself.

It is clear that all this will have weight, which after some time will disrupt the adhesion between the tiles and the ceiling, and eventually it will begin to fall off. And since wallpaper will be pasted on it, they will fall off along with it. In view of this, if you do not want to waste money, then it is better to remove the tiles from the ceiling and only then glue wallpaper on it.

Wallpaper on the ceiling: modern design

Below you can see photographs showing modern design ceiling space. After looking at them, you can get a better idea of how beautiful and original a ceiling covered with ordinary wallpaper can be.

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Video: How to glue wallpaper on the ceiling, all the nuances (apartment renovation)

One of the popular options for finishing the ceiling is wallpapering it. This is not only quick, but anyone can do it with their own hands. This task will require patience, attentiveness and a small amount of space. useful information. Thanks to this article, you will learn how to glue wallpaper to the ceiling quickly and easily, what is the difference between the technique of gluing non-woven and vinyl panels, and a number of other tips that will make finishing work easier.

Wallpaper - the best way finishing of the ceiling surface. Respectable appearance over a long period, relatively cheap material and the ability to do the pasting yourself increases their popularity. But only high-quality canvases and compliance with all the subtleties of the upcoming work can guarantee the achievement of all these advantages.

The modern building materials market provides a wide range of ceiling panels. Their main difference from wall ones is their light weight (1 m should weigh no more than 110 g) at increased density. They do not get wet, are more difficult to tear and hold firmly. There are models with the possibility of updating by painting with special solutions.

As for the structure of the material itself, there are several suitable options: vinyl and non-woven. They differ in the pasting technique. How to glue vinyl and non-woven wallpaper to the ceiling correctly, let's look at it in more detail.

Features of gluing vinyl wallpaper

Vinyl wallpaper will last about 5 years without noticeable changes in color. Their dense structure and moisture resistance allow you to stick them on yourself. To avoid noticeable joints (seams), it is recommended to arrange the wallpaper sections in a certain sequence (as in a roll). After cutting, the top and bottom are marked on them.

For vinyl products, buy special, reliable glue. It guarantees fast and strong adhesion to the ceiling area in a short time. It must be applied in an even layer over the entire canvas. After this, the wallpaper strip is folded into an “envelope”. Only after this do you begin to distribute the adhesive mass over work surface.

Subsequent actions are universal. The wallpaper is attached to the ceiling. Then excess adhesive solution and air particles are expelled using a plastic spatula, elastic sponge or roller (depending on personal preference).

See the video for details and the procedure for sticking vinyl products.

Features of gluing non-woven wallpaper

Non-woven products do not require preliminary cutting into separate sheets, like vinyl or paper. In addition, the glue is applied only to the ceiling. This saves not only costs glue solution, but also reduces the time for gluing. In addition, they are very dense, so they can hide surface unevenness.

Non-woven products simplify the process interior decoration, and gluing work can actually be done alone. Apply glue to the working part of the ceiling. As the roll unwinds, attach the wallpaper to the treated surface using smoothing movements from the center of the strip. Finally, cut the wallpaper in the required place with a utility knife.

In the video you can clearly see how to glue wallpaper on a non-woven ceiling with your own hands.

List of required tools

Regardless of the type of wallpaper chosen for gluing, you will need:

Stepladder, rack.
Container for adhesive solution.
Brush, roller for distributing glue.
Tape measure for necessary measurements.
A rag, a piece of fabric.
A stationery or ordinary sharp knife.
Scissors.
Pencil, marker for marking.
A plastic spatula or roller needed to smooth out wallpaper.

The specified arsenal is quite enough for gluing the panels yourself.

Preparation of the surface and adhesive solution

Before you hang wallpaper on the ceiling with your own hands, you need to properly prepare the work surface.

de-energize sockets and other electrical outlets;
free up as much space as possible in the room so that there are no disturbances in the future;
remove old wallpaper;
Seal problem areas, joints and connections of structural elements with a special solution. After drying, sand the corrected areas with sandpaper until perfectly smooth;
the effect of direct sunlight on newly pasted wallpaper does not affect in the best possible way, therefore it is recommended to cover the sunny side with a piece of fabric or paper;
drafts, open windows and doors, turned on air conditioning will only do harm, eliminate their presence before gluing;
Treat the working area with a soil solution 2-3 times. Each subsequent layer is applied after the previous one has completely dried;
for convenience, mark a visible line under the first wallpaper strip.

No less important question V preparatory stage- preparing glue. Follow the instructions. To avoid the appearance of lumps in the composition, it is recommended to add the dry mixture in small portions, stirring continuously. Leave the prepared adhesive mass for 20-30 minutes for proper swelling.

Pasting process

Let's take a closer look at how to glue wallpaper to the ceiling quickly and efficiently with your own hands.

The gluing process includes several basic techniques:

for gluing paper and vinyl, glue is applied to both surfaces (both wallpaper and ceiling). The adhesive solution is distributed evenly with a brush or roller, in the direction from the central part to the edges. The glue should be absorbed for some time; for convenience, the vinyl wallpaper is folded in half inward. Meanwhile, spread the glue over the working surface of the ceiling. After 7-10 minutes, start gluing it;
For non-woven materials, there is no need to apply glue to the canvas, only to the ceiling part. But keep in mind that the adhesive mass for non-woven wallpaper is thick. It must be applied in an even, dense layer;
Attach the first strip according to the markings. Its edge should coincide with the drawn line;
To ensure tight adhesion to the ceiling area, remove excess glue and prevent swelling of the canvas, smooth it out. Movements should be directed from the center to the side. To do this, use a rubber roller or wallpaper spatula;
Apply subsequent strips butt to the previous ones;
folds are not allowed. If they do not smooth out, then carefully separate part of the canvas and re-coat it. After that, try gluing the wallpaper again. Push excess glue to the edges of the canvas and remove with a clean cloth;
Make sure that the edges of the canvases fit tightly and correctly to the surface of the ceiling. Go over the joints several times with a spatula. This will prevent them from peeling off in the future;
the canvases should be 1-2 cm on side wall. After drying, excess paper will be removed using a sharp knife;
this way, you should get a smooth surface without blisters or noticeable wrinkles. There is no need to worry about small folds.

They will smooth out on their own as they dry.

Additional subtleties of wallpapering the ceiling are shown in the video

Rules for wallpapering

The following recommendations from experts will help you learn how to hang wallpaper on the ceiling with your own hands so that it lasts for years.

Long or wide?

It is difficult to answer this question unambiguously. The location of the stripes can be influenced by the shape and topography of the ceiling. But in standard cases, in order to visually hide the finishing joints, it is recommended to place the canvases perpendicular to the direction of the light flux.

Wallpaper cutting

Paper and vinyl sheets must be pre-cut. When determining the length of the strip, take into account allowances of 4-5 cm for going onto the walls. The overlap allows you to avoid gaps in the event of “shrinkage” of the wallpaper when drying.

Some wallpapers require a selection of patterns. Please note beautiful view finishing depends on strict adherence to the pattern.

We glue wallpaper in the corners

The angle causes great difficulty for many beginners. The technique for sticking a corner consists of the following steps:

Carefully place the wallpaper strip into a corner and make a visible mark with a marker or pencil. Do not overdo it with embossed products so that there are no kinks left later.
Release the wallpaper and cut out the marked part.
Now you can glue the corner itself.

This technique is suitable for hard to reach places, kinks and areas under the chandelier.

Wallpaper should be glued in such a way that the glue does not have time to dry out and the material does not get wet. Speed of action - important factor V finishing works. Therefore it is recommended additional help. The assistant must hold the wallpaper strip, correct its position, point out visible defects, or hand over a tool if necessary.

Wallpaper hides structural imperfections, does not require regular updating and will last a long time. And in terms of price, the method is quite acceptable, especially if you glue it yourself.

This article reveals the main questions that may arise when finishing the ceiling surface with your own hands. The video will help you clearly see how to glue wallpaper on the ceiling.