Wallpaper is probably the most common type of wall decoration in our apartments. But very often the view of a freshly wallpapered wall is spoiled by visible joints. How to avoid such trouble, read this article.

1. In fact, you should think about the final form of pasted ones at the stage of their purchase. A visible wallpaper joint will most likely be in cheap products at 200-300 rubles per roll. These are low-quality paper wallpapers that, when wet, stretch and then shrink unevenly. That is why the joints are visible on the wallpaper. However, the high cost is far from a guarantee that the seams of the wallpaper will be invisible.
2. Wallpaper joints are not visible on vertical stripes or checkered (tile) wallpaper, but are usually visible on glossy vinyl and plain, ornamented, thick textured wallpaper with unpainted edges.
3. The joints of the wallpaper for painting are perfectly sealed with a special sealant, so they are virtually invisible. Of course, you need to seal the seams before. The joint of colored wallpaper can also be sealed with sealant, and then carefully painted over to match. Do not use putty, over time it will crack and spill out.
4. One more important point: Proper transportation and storage of wallpaper rolls. A crumpled, damaged end can result in visible joint, which will be very difficult to fix. Therefore, do not buy rolls without packaging and do not store wallpaper "standing up".
5. The unpainted ends of the wallpaper, especially dark colors, are best painted over in advance to match with a colored pencil.
6. Sometimes on the wall at the junctions they make a colored strip in the color of the wallpaper so that the loose junction is less noticeable.
7. Most prone to deformation paper wallpaper. You need to glue them skillfully. It is very important not to allow the paper to swell too much, otherwise tears and uneven shrinkage may occur.
8. An ideal joint of wallpaper is possible only with carefully prepared even and smooth surface. Therefore, technology should not be neglected: it is imperative to sand the walls before wallpapering.
9. Don't forget to prime the walls. Otherwise, the base under the wallpaper will be dusty, and the glue will not be able to hold them when shrinkage begins, the joints will open accordingly. It is better to prime the day before, so that there is not a speck of dust on the wall.
10. Wallpaper glue for the most part today is of very decent quality (for example, Cleo, Moment). But you need to apply it in an amount sufficient for gluing, without excess. A thick layer of glue shrinks more slowly, so when the wallpaper strip begins to shrink (and all types of wallpaper are subject to it to one degree or another), the glue will not be able to hold back the decrease in width. This will lead to the formation of gaps between the wallpaper panels. Advice from practice: after spreading the glue on the strip, fold it in half with the glue inside on the floor or table, then roll it with a rubber roller. Excess glue will be squeezed out and will not fall on the wall.
11. It is important to carefully roll the seams of the wallpaper in place. To do this, use a rubber or special roller for seams.

Unfortunately, there are a number of wallpapers where the seams will show no matter how hard you try. For example, glossy vinyl wallpapers, including silk-screen printing, wallpaper, the thickness of which is uneven in length or unequal with different parties. By the way, expensive collectible wallpaper in terms of joints is not too different from the budget category. Even the elite Italian and German collections sin with uneven trimming of the edge. And the wallpaper pattern, painted by hand, does not even imply joining, as a result, the joints of the panels are clearly visible. Therefore, give preference to wide factory wallpaper, and place the seams, if possible, where they will be covered by furniture, curtains, etc. And even if the freshly glued wall is not perfect, don't be discouraged. Thanks to the richness of colors, textures and ornaments, wallpapers create a unique atmosphere. home comfort even with small flaws.

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Imperfect wallpaper joint

When conducting repair work everyone imagines that the result will be a beautiful, renovated apartment. And a lot of it depends on the quality of wallpapering. But often it turns out quite the opposite. The next morning after pasting the walls with wallpaper, it turns out that they have parted or peeled off at the joints. The first question, which this moment I'm interested in how to fix everything and how to glue peeled wallpapers and joints? This article will describe the causes of such troubles and how to fix them.

Why do seams appear on wallpaper?

Absolutely all wallpapers, regardless of whether they are paper or textile-based, have the ability to swell when exposed to moisture, in this case glue. And it can be seen even with the naked eye. So, for example, if the wallpaper is half a meter wide and wet with glue, they increase by several millimeters. Consequently, nothing is noticeable during pasting, and after drying, the paper acquires its original appearance. As a result, gaps appear between the sheets and a bare wall is visible. To prevent this, it is not recommended to strongly soak the used piece of wallpaper. When the sheet is sufficiently wet, it must be immediately pasted.

It is important to follow the instructions and give them the time for impregnation that is indicated. When sticking sheets, you must strictly observe the impregnation time of each sheet and prepare only the amount that you can stick on in the same period of time.

paper borders

And you can do it differently. If you have imagination, you can use paper borders. The main task in this case is the selection of the border itself, which will be suitable both in color and in the structure and material used in its production. You can also mask the areas of discrepancies with all kinds of ribbons, curtains. And then make from the same material, for example, a frame for a photograph or a picture. It will turn out very beautiful and original. No one will even understand that this was done later, everyone will assume that everything was originally supposed to be so.

Be careful with pencils and markers strong application it is possible for the pigment to show through on the wallpaper.

Currently, there are many technologies that can be used to correct various wall defects, including the resulting gaps between wallpaper sheets. But it is better to immediately follow all the rules when carrying out work and take into account all the features of the acquired type of wallpaper, than then look for ways to hide the joints or make them invisible. Write your wallpaper repair options in the comments.

September 27, 2017
Specialization: philological education. Experience as a builder - 20 years. Of these, for the last 15 years he led a brigade as a foreman. I know everything about construction - from design and the zero cycle to interior design. Hobbies: Vocal, psychology, quail breeding.

Greetings, my dear readers.

Often, after sticking wallpaper with your own hands, some problems arise. The most common nuisance is the diverging joints between the panels. I will tell you why this is happening and how to fix the situation.

For what reasons can joints diverge

When paper-based wallpaper panels get wet when they are smeared with glue, they swell and change linear dimensions. This applies to both fully cellulose material and textile on a paper backing.

Non-woven fabrics also swell, but to a lesser extent. Yes, the width standard material at 53 cm, when it is moistened, it increases by 3–5 mm.

Without experience and knowledge about the behavior of the types of panels, you will not be able to accurately determine the results of wallpapering. In the course of work, the seams can look great. But after the canvases dry out, they shrink, trying to return to their original dimensions. At the same time, their width will become smaller, which will lead to the opening of the joints.

The reasons why seams are visible on non-woven paper wallpaper:

A photo	Description
	Reason 1 Too little or too much adhesive was applied to the edges of the blades.
	Reason 2 The ground was poorly prepared. For example, not primed or puttied.
	Reason 3 The brand of glue is not suitable for the type of wallpaper used, or the composition was not prepared correctly.
	Reason 4 Facing dried in violation of temperature, humidity and other conditions in the room. The manufacturer's instructions notice that the wallpaper does not like drafts very much.

How to choose the best adhesive

To repair the joints between the wallpaper, you need to pick up optimal adhesive for seams. It doesn't have to be the same brand as you used in the original job. The main thing is that it matches the type of finish.

The most popular types of adhesives are shown in the table:

Image	Brand of glue and its characteristics
	Polyex-Rash/Universal. The composition is used for paper and all other types of wallpaper. It is produced in the form of a dry composition. The price of the package is 150 rubles.
	Metylan/Vinyl-Premium. The material is used for vinyl panels. Available as a dry mix. The package costs 900 rubles.
	Metylan/Vlizelin-Ultra-Premium. Glue designed for non-woven fabrics. Produced in the form of a dry composition. The cost is 1000 rubles.
	Metylan/Universal-Premium. Suitable for all types of wallpaper, including paper. Produced as a dry mix. It costs 500 rubles.
	Aquadecor-Ultra. The material is designed for glass fabrics. Available as a ready-to-use liquid. The cost of packing is 150 rubles.

Repairing seams on wallpaper

If the seams on the wallpaper have parted, then most amateur builders prefer to completely re-glue the finish. However, there is an alternative to this. The situation can be corrected with the help of restoration.

Prepare for repair:

• a wallpaper strip that matches in length and width with the joint between the panels;
• adhesive composition, it must be contained in a tube with a thin tip (the solution can also be applied with a syringe);
• small roller;
• cloth napkins.

Action algorithm:

1. Carefully spread the adhesive over the joint. Apply the composition carefully so that it lays evenly.

1. Attach a wallpaper strip to the joint, press down with your fingers and straighten. Next, roll the area with a roller.
2. Lastly, wipe off excess adhesive with a dry cloth.

It is possible to remove the seams on the wallpaper after gluing in this way if they are located on inconspicuous sections of the walls or if the finish is painted in a light color.

Repair will not succeed if dark panels are pasted in conspicuous places.

Seam dyeing

If the panels are colored, then the joints can be repaired by coloring them.

For this purpose, prepare:

• gouache or pigmented sealant;
• brush;
• small water tank;
• gauze.

Restoration algorithm:

1. Mix a little dye with the liquid, so that the resulting composition has a creamy consistency. When choosing a sealant, do not dilute it with water, it is already ready for use.
2. Using a brush, distribute the coloring composition along the junction between the panels. Do this carefully so as not to stain the lining. If this does happen, promptly remove the paint with gauze.
3. Wait for the restoration layer to dry. If necessary, apply paint a second time.

How to correctly glue the finish

So that you do not have problems with wallpaper seams, you need to correctly glue the finish the first time.

It's done like this:

1. First of all, cut out the panels. Above and below, based on the characteristics of the patterns on the material, leave a spare 3-4 cm.

1. Lay the piece of cloth face down on the thoroughly washed floor. Use a large flat brush to spread the adhesive.
2. Fold the cut and wait the time specified by the manufacturer for the impregnation of the wallpaper. In this case, you can prepare other panels.

1. Glue the prepared cut to the base in the corner next to the door or window. The stock of material on their side should be 3-4 cm.
2. Using clean and dry gauze or a roller, straighten the finish and press it to the base, simultaneously expelling air from under the canvas.
3. Trim off excess wallpaper at the corners and at the top.
4. Glue the second piece of wallpaper with an overlap of 3-4 mm on the first panel. So the joints will not disperse when the finish dries.
5. Revet all walls in the described way.

Here are some tips to help you hang wallpaper the right way.:

1. The panels must be glued to a leveled, primed and puttied base.

1. The brand of glue must match the selected type of wallpaper.
2. Keep in mind that gluing methods different types cloths are different. For example, when using non-woven wallpaper, it is not they that are smeared with glue, but the base. Sometimes it is necessary to apply a fixing composition both on the walls and on the panels.
3. It is impossible to glue wallpaper without seams, that is, joint to joint. Cloths need to overlap each other. Then they will not disperse after drying.
4. Do not iron seams with strong pressure. You will squeeze out the glue, which will moisten the front side of the canvases. This will erase the paint layer on the finish.
5. Finishing work should be carried out in warm room and low humidity.
6. Until the lining is completely dry, do not open doors and windows, heating equipment and air conditioning.

Output

With a lack of experience and knowledge, you can paste wallpaper with errors. This will cause their seams to open. The situation can be corrected in several ways. If the restoration fails, then the finish will have to be re-pasted. To prevent this from happening, the wallpaper must be glued correctly from the very beginning.

The video in this article will help you get it right. If you have questions, ask them in the comments.

I say goodbye and good luck in your endeavours.

September 27, 2017

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What to do if joints are visible on the wallpaper, how to remove them?

Visible joints on the wallpaper can be for various reasons. Violation of wall pasting technology always leads to such consequences. Therefore, before starting work, you need to study all the nuances of this lesson. If the joints on the wallpaper are still noticeable, then this defect can be corrected in several ways, depending on the type of trouble that has occurred.

Joint defects are of the following types:

• stripes of wallpaper have parted, a gap is visible between them;
• the adhesive composition got on the front side of the canvas at the seam;
• the edges of the glued strips twisted and lifted along with the plaster;
• one edge of the canvas at the junction differs in color from the other;
• The edges of the rolls are uneven or unevenly colored.

Correction of imperfections on glued walls can be carried out different methods differing in labor intensity and costs. Let's consider some of them in more detail.

Fix broken wallpaper

Some types of wallpaper, after applying an adhesive to them, increase in size. For example, paper roll materials after contact with glue can add up to 6 mm in width. In the process of work, this will not cause difficulties, such a change often goes unnoticed. But as the wallpaper dries, their size will return to its original size, which will lead to the formation of a gap at the junction of the strips of glued material.

Paper, textile, vinyl and some types of non-woven wallpaper tend to swell when in contact with glue. Keep this in mind when working with canvas.

What to do so that the gaps at the junction are not visible? It is enough to follow some rules in the process of gluing.

1. Do not over-wet the material. Apply glue, wait for the required degree of moisture and start gluing the canvas before it swells.
2. Avoid excess glue. Roll materials usually shrink when dried when there is a lot of adhesive under them - this does not allow them to grab onto the wall surface.
3. Fix the edges of the canvases with special glue for joints, prying them with a spatula and fixing with a rubber roller.

There are several ways to get rid of the distance between wallpaper stripes. The main and most time-consuming of them is the painting of the entire surface. To avoid this, grout for ceramic tiles. Add color to it desired color, achieve the desired shade and apply a small amount to the joints. You can use a regular marker or pencil. For these purposes, a mixture of the top layer of wallpaper and glue is also suitable. Grate sandpaper the front side of the unnecessary trimming of the wallpaper, add special or ordinary PVA glue and putty the seams with this mixture.

In order not to re-paste the wallpaper throughout the room, you can install moldings and special panels. Such decor of the room will not only hide defects, but will also become a fashionable touch in the interior of the room. A simpler option would be to stick decorative paper borders, ribbons, cords, edging or a regular patch from the same wallpaper with a correctly selected pattern on the seam.

You can re-glue the wallpaper at the junction. To do this, soak the edges of the canvases with warm or hot water using a sprayer. Wait until they are sufficiently moistened and swollen. Apply a sufficient amount of glue on them, pull them towards each other and press firmly against the wall to fix them, smooth them out with a rubber roller.

Removing glue on the front side of the wallpaper

A common problem when carrying out repairs without the help of specialists is glue that has come through at the junction of the wallpaper. It would seem that the adhesive composition will not be noticeable due to transparency. However, its traces will glisten under the light, may change color roll materials or completely spoil them, and the seams in this case will be visible to the naked eye.

To avoid such troubles, before applying the adhesive, read the instructions for its use. Often, if the adhesive solution dries quickly and is difficult to remove, manufacturers indicate these features on the package.

Do not allow excess adhesive to build up. In this case, it will not appear on the seam when smoothing the wallpaper. If such a nuisance nevertheless happened, then there is only one way out - try to wipe off the resulting glue stains with a damp, clean rag. Do not make great efforts at the same time, so as not to spoil the glued wallpaper.

Eliminate the twisted edges of the wallpaper at the junction

If the plastering technology is violated, the edges of the wallpaper at the junction can move away and twist along with the plaster. This can also happen when using low-quality finishing materials. Therefore, saving when buying materials is not recommended.

This defect is most common when using textile roll materials. In this case, not only the wallpaper fabric narrows during drying, but also the upper decorative layer of textiles.

What to do if the wallpaper at the seam parted? Only additional gluing of the edges of the canvas with a special glue for joints and a rubber roller will help to eliminate this.

Correcting the uneven color and cut of the wallpaper

Some wallpaper rolls do not match in color on the two edges. When looking at one unwound canvas, color differences will not be visible. However, when gluing materials, a sharp color transition at the junction will be striking. Reverse pasting of walls with two rolls will help to take into account this feature. That is, gluing the second segment of the canvas "upside down" in relation to the first.

In order not to resort to "correctional work", read the instructions on the wallpaper roll before starting installation. Usually the manufacturer leaves special marks on them that indicate specific methodology pasting.

The uneven cut and color of the roll will help to hide the painting of the seam. You can do it like by special means, and with a regular felt-tip pen or pencil. It is important to choose suitable color, which will be as close as possible to the color of the pasted wallpaper. Decorative elements for wallpaper will also help to hide joints with uneven cuts: piping, borders, ribbons, etc.

Remember, each type of roll material reacts differently to different processing. If the paper wallpaper after applying the glue is sure to swell, then the non-woven wallpaper can withstand this test. Before you get down to work, familiarize yourself with the features of the selected type of wallpaper and the technology for gluing them. First of all, pay attention to the manufacturer's recommendations indicated on the package. Choice of quality building materials and compliance with certain rules during work will avoid difficulties in correcting the resulting shortcomings.

How to glue non-woven wallpaper on the walls?

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Many have encountered a problem when, when pasting walls, the joints are perfect, and after drying, gaps appear between the sheets, which worsen appearance coatings. In fact, there are a number of reasons why the coating diverges, and in order to avoid unnecessary work, it is better to do everything right away in accordance with the technology. But if, nevertheless, the joints have diverged, then the problem can be solved in several ways, we will also consider them in this review.

Causes of diverging joints

In fact, there are a number of factors due to which cracks form on the surface, or even the sheets leave at the junctions. Only right technology guarantees that the wall-paper joint in joint will not disperse and will not exfoliate from the basis. Consider the main causes of marriage in the workplace.

Peeling off the edge of the wallpaper at the attachment point together with putty

Very often you can find a situation where the material peels off along the joint, while the material of the base finish is also separated along with it.

This happens for the following reasons:

• The use of low-quality finishing materials, their adhesion to the base is quite low, therefore, during the work, the wallpaper paste soaks the material, and it is separated from the wall. In this case, it is quite difficult to carry out repairs, because in order to achieve good result, necessary .
• Even if good materials were used, but the surface was not dedusted and primed with a reinforcing compound, the adhesive can cause the base to become soggy and deform. Even if the surface seems very durable, do not forget about the primer - its price is low, but you will insure yourself against unpleasant surprises and time-consuming repairs.
• Another common reason is the use of poor-quality or inappropriate type of wallpaper glue.. Therefore, it is also not worth saving on this aspect, it is better to purchase more reliable option, even if its cost is higher.

Poor edge handling

Another common option though to avoid similar problems simple enough:

• First, when spreading sheets, you should Special attention pay attention to the edges, they should be smeared very carefully, without gaps, but you should not apply too much composition, otherwise it will climb out of the seam.
• Secondly, in order to press the edges, it is best to use a special one, with their help you will not only fix the seam well, but also ensure an excellent fit of the joints.

Coating color is too dark

This problem is caused by the following factors:

• Big difference in color - very dark colors on a white base, it is not always possible to dock perfectly exactly, which is why white stripes are visible.
• The uneven structure and large thickness also prevent the joints from being tight and invisible.

Advice!
The simplest solution to make the seams as small as possible is to paint the stripes on the wall at the joints with dark paint to match the color of the wallpaper.
When pasting, the wall at the seams will be of the same tone, and the cracks will not be visible.

Violation of work technology

This problem is very common, so that it does not arise, it is worth remembering the following factors:

• The instructions that are written on the wallpaper label are mandatory to study, it is important to choose the type of glue that is recommended by the manufacturer, this guarantees excellent result. The desire to save money can even lead to material damage.
• Most often paper and textile wallpaper come off at the seams because they were left glued on for too long and got too wet. After drying, such coatings shrink - and as a result, cracks are obtained, which are quite difficult to eliminate.
• Too liquid consistency, which leads to soaking of the material and its uneven drying afterwards.
• If a wallpaper joint is made in the corner, then it is better to move it 10-15 centimeters, so you can combine the sheets much better.

Remember!
Paper wallpapers belong to the most budgetary segment, but it is they who are subject to the most significant deformations, since the base in them shrinks when dried, like the rest of the material.

Troubleshooting

But sometimes it happens that the work has already been done and the joints of the wallpaper have parted - what to do in such a situation?

Let's look at a few of the most simple options Troubleshooting:

• If the gap is large, then the easiest way is to cut thin strips from the same ones. This is one of the most time-consuming, but also one of the most effective options troubleshooting. But again, if the clearance is small, then this method won't fit.
• If the wallpaper is white, then you can use putty, and if it is colored - sealants in the color of the coating. This will hide the flaws, but upon closer examination, the seams will be visible due to the uneven structure of the materials.

• joint different wallpapers the easiest way to arrange any decorative element: border, cord, special sticker for joints.
• If the edges have peeled off, but the putty has not come off, then the area is smeared with PVA glue, after which it is pressed with a rag and dried with a hairdryer, so the repair takes place in a matter of minutes. If the putty has also come off, then it is necessary to finish and prime the wall section before gluing.

• If joints are visible on non-woven wallpaper, then the easiest way is to seal them with putty and paint the surface, so you can get rid of the cracks once and for all.

Output

As you can see, the problem is much easier to prevent than to fix. And if you have to correct the poor-quality result of others, then this should be done carefully so as not to damage the surface even more - in this case, only re-gluing will help. The video in this article will help you better understand some of the features of this type of work.