Cullets in recent years have increasingly been used for decoration. This material is easy to stick on the walls or ceiling, it serves for a long time, has unique performance characteristics. But the main thing is that such wallpapers are environmentally friendly, because unlike vinyl, they do not emit harmful substances into the air, and do not lead to the appearance of a fungus.
- Glue requirements
- Types of adhesives in composition and characteristics
- Dry glue mixture
- Ready composition
- Universal adhesive
- Based on PVA
- Dispersion adhesive
- Heat resistant adhesive
- Application Tips
- Quantity calculation
- Preparation of composition and application
- Manufacturers Overview
- Oscar
- Kleo
- Quelyd
- Methylan
To cover the walls with this material, you need to pick up a special glue for glass wallpaper - normal in this situation is not suitable.
Glue requirements
Good wallpaper glue is needed to finish surfaces with any wallpaper. Only a quality product will reliably hold the canvas without causing them to detach. But for glass, it is better to buy a special type of glue that will not deteriorate with repeated staining. The main characteristics of glue suitable for glass wallpaper:
- suitability for the heaviest wallpapers, high adhesive ability;
- water resistance, frost resistance (if the finish is made in appropriate conditions);
- quick drying;
- simple solution preparation;
- pH neutrality (about 6-7);
- health safety;
- lack of smell.
to contents ↑Worth to know! The presence of antiseptic additives in dry or ready-made adhesives is encouraged, but not required. Since cullet is in itself a breathable material, the appearance of mold under them is not characteristic.
Types of adhesives in composition and characteristics
To make the glue perfect for wallpaper, you should buy the canvas and a mixture of the same manufacturer. Unfortunately, this is not always possible, but in this case it is worth paying attention to the products of proven brands. You can not use the usual tool for paper and even non-woven fabrics - the degree of adhesion and adhesive ability of such products is rather weak for fiberglass. Usually the adhesives you need are expensive, but they will hold the wallpaper on the walls for many years.
to contents ↑Dry glue mixture
Most of the adhesives presented in stores are sold in dry form. This powder is in plastic buckets, paper bags, inside is hermetically packed in cellophane. The weight of the product is small, because there is no liquid in it.
The shelf life of such materials without violating the integrity of the packaging is very long, and the price is quite favorable. The disadvantages include the need for a long and thorough mixing with water, otherwise lumps will remain in the glue. An example of a good remedy is glue for heavy VGT wallpapers.
to contents ↑Ready composition
Glue for fiberglass wallpaper can also serve as a diluted mass - a finished adhesive composition. It contains adhesives, antiseptic additives, preservatives, modifiers and additives. Typically, the product is available in the amount of 5-10 kilograms, easy to apply with a brush or roller.
Ready-made adhesives withstand freezing and thawing (up to 3-5 cycles), without losing their basic properties. They cost much more, but are 100% ready for use. You should not choose products based on ordinary starch, the weight of glass can not be maintained.But it is better to pay attention to the dyes in the composition - they will help distinguish sections of the wall with the already applied composition from the dry ones. An example of a quality product is the ready-made reinforced adhesive Axton.
Universal adhesive
Such tools were created for the convenience of users, so that you do not have to select a certain type of glue for the wallpaper. They are quite viscous, since they are equipped with special additives. Nevertheless, for fiberglass, experts advise taking a special glue, because some universal compounds are weak for such heavy canvases.
Based on PVA
Adding PVA allows the canvases to stick much better and hold firmly to the walls. Such a component makes the grip strong, therefore it is indicated for use on photo and glass wallpapers. Such adhesives are considered moisture resistant, they are used including when sticking material in the bathroom, in the kitchen.
Dispersion adhesive
These tools are the most powerful, they are used when sticking heavy wallpaper on the ceiling, less often - on the walls. The only drawback of using glue is the difficulty of removing old paintings when needed in the future. They will have to be removed with a layer of plaster.
A good example of dispersion adhesives is X-Glass, a specialized acrylic dispersion composition. It forms an elastic film, has excellent adhesion to any substrate. In diluted form it can be used for ordinary wallpapers, in finished form - for heavy ones.
to contents ↑Heat resistant adhesive
It is recommended to use hot melt adhesives when wallpaper is planned to be glued in country houses where people live only in the summer, on unheated verandas, in utility rooms. Such products have high frost resistance, do not deteriorate from low temperatures, and withstand many freezing cycles.
Application Tips
Most dry adhesives are bred and applied the same way. But there are a number of recommendations to get an excellent result.
Quantity calculation
To buy the right amount of glue, it is important to know the surface area of the walls, ceiling, on which it is planned to stick the glass.
It's important to know! Consumption per 1 m2 of glue is usually 200-300 grams (in finished form, after dilution).
Walls before wallpapering must first be primed, for which you can also apply glue with copious dilution with water. Here the consumption is less - 50-70 grams per square meter. Multiplying these numbers by the area, you get the right amount of glue, but they always buy it with a margin.
Preparation of composition and application
If dry glue powder is purchased, it must first be prepared for work. It is important to strictly follow the manufacturer's advice on the consistency of the product, because it determines the quality and proper adhesion. To obtain the desired adhesive density, the norms of powder and water are accurately measured. The procedure is as follows:
- Pour water into a deep container (first, take a little less water, then add).
- Pour glue powder gently with a thin stream, constantly stirring with a wooden stick.
- Never add water to the glue - the powder will immediately turn into a single lump.
- Stirring should be stopped as the mass reaches a state of thick jelly. If necessary, add the remaining water to normal.
- Cover the container, leave for 5-7 minutes to insist.
- Immediately before work, mix the product again.
In the process wall pasting with fiberglass wallpaper the product must be mixed periodically - this is required to prevent delamination. When the work lasts more than an hour, the product loses moisture by evaporation, it must be replenished (add water in small portions). It is advisable to use a diluted rate in 3-4 hours, then the adhesive reduces the adhesion, although some products last up to 3-7 days.
Installation of cullet is carried out on pre-prepared walls (peeled, plastered, primed). It is not necessary to cover the wallpaper with glue, the finished composition is applied directly to the walls. Too thick means to apply with a roller will not work, for this they acquire a plastic spatula.
That's right! Glue is distributed with a layer of 2 mm at first along the width of the first web with a margin in both directions. A strip is applied from top to bottom, smoothed in sections with a rubber roller, otherwise bubbles will appear. After proceeding to the application of funds under the second strip.
Glue can come out from under the wallpaper, there is nothing to worry about. As drying dots disappear, the product will be transparent. Adhesives for cullet screening completely dry for 48 hours, sometimes more (indicated in the instructions). It is impossible at this time to allow the appearance of drafts, sudden changes in temperature. The best adhesion occurs at a temperature of + 17 ... + 24 degrees, humidity - 75%.
to contents ↑Manufacturers Overview
The market offers a variety of brands of adhesives for gluing glass. Usually within the range of one manufacturer there are 1-2 products suitable for gluing heavy sheets.
Oscar
Oscar - One of the most popular adhesives that reliably glues the heaviest materials. He gets divorced without lumps, while applying wallpaper keeps mobility, so the position of the paintings can be managed to adjust. After drying, the walls will not remain yellowness, spots. The glue contains fungicidal additives, prevents the appearance of fungus, suitable for use in the bathroom.
to contents ↑Note! One package is enough for 25 square meters for gluing with glass wallpaper or 66 square meters for priming.
Kleo
Cleo Ultra 50 Cullets - Another well-known glue created specifically for holding such a strong, heavy material on the walls. It is frost-resistant, contains modified types of starch, several improvers and antifungal additives. The tool is considered hypoallergenic, does not react with the paints that will cover the glass.
The powder is diluted with cold water without lumps, it is ready for use after 5 minutes. Typically, the packaging is enough for 35 square meters.
to contents ↑Quelyd
Quelyd (Kelid) it looks like coconut flakes, it is a dry adhesive powder for wallpaper, a pack of which is enough for 35 square meters of walls or ceiling. Kelid Cullet allows you to keep the finish breathable, does not violate the vapor permeability of the walls, while protecting them from mold. The product is of high quality, does not leave spots, reliably grasps with any kind of materials.
to contents ↑Methylan
Methylane Fiberglass Premium has all the advantages of previous adhesives, but it also contains an indicator - a pigment, which makes it possible to distinguish a wall with a applied composition from a dry one. This facilitates the work with cullet. After the glue has dried, no spots remain on the walls. Glue can also be used in the bathroom and in the kitchen, in freezing rooms.
The brand Methylan produces ready-made glue - Ovalit for glass, heavy and exclusive types of coating. It does not need to be bred, the product is completely ready for use, moisture resistant and very reliable.
If you decide to finish the walls with fiberglass, you should not save on the adhesive composition. Only a quality product can hold so dense canvases, and they will last a long time.
