What glue to glue the oilcloth on the wall?

Plastic Welding Machine

It is very convenient to use a special welding machine for joining film sheets, and welding can be performed as soon as possible. The machine for welding greenhouse film is characterized by a rather simple principle of operation. A standard motor drives two wheels through a gearbox. With the help of a special tripod, a wedge heated to a certain temperature is inserted between the sheets of the film.

The result of welding by means of such an apparatus is the formation of a double seam with a strength of at least eighty percent. Welding takes place in an automatic mode, and manual actions are necessary exclusively to change the temperature of the wedge and the speed of movement of the film web.

Most often, such a device is used in the industrial field, but there is the possibility of using it for personal purposes. The manual type of such an apparatus is a kind of industrial hair dryer, but has less weight.

Welding

This method is used most often, because it is considered the least expensive, but at the same time very high quality and durable.

Important: you must carry out the work with utmost care, because there is a risk not only to spoil the material itself, but also to get burned

The most commonly used method is bonding with plates. To do this, place the two edges of the polyethylene sheet that need to be glued on top of each other between the metal plates. The edges should protrude slightly. Gently press down on the plates and run the soldering iron along the very edge of the polyethylene. In this case, the plates are necessary so that the film does not simply curl under the influence of high temperature.

If you don't have a soldering iron, an iron will come in handy. Place the pieces of glue linen with a slight overlap (1 cm). Under the seamy side of the polyethylene and on it, lay strips of cotton fabric. After that, with an iron heated to the maximum temperature, slide it over the top of the canvas.

A large number of different adhesives for plastic are available in stores. However, keep in mind that the vast majority of formulations are not suitable for polyethylene. But do not discard this method - for gluing polyethylene, you can use standard plastic glue after carefully preparing the material.

In order to make the polyethylene surface more adhesion-active, you need chromic anhydride or chromium peak. Such products are sold in specialized chemical stores. If you have friends who are chemists, you can ask them for the composition. Chromium gently acts on the surface of the polyethylene, making it susceptible to glue.

Anhydride or chromic peak should be applied to the film, and only then - ordinary BF-2 glue, which is sold in every store. Such a simple method of gluing polyethylene would become very popular if the required chromium-based substances were easier to obtain.

Soft glass film manufacturers

The most famous manufacturer of film for the table in the world is the Japanese company Meiwa. They provide transparent, colored, matte overlays to the market. The company produces "liquid glass", both in large rolls and in standard sizes of countertops.

Do not lag behind in their positive qualities from the Japanese, and films on the glass table of domestic manufacturers. Decosave and Modern produce both transparent covers and tablecloths in various shades and patterns, which allows you to choose them for any interior.

The best company in Belarus producing thick transparent film on the table is "Ofiston".Their transparent tablecloths have gained popularity among buyers, which indicates the high quality of the goods.

Everyone has probably heard of the Swiss company Ikea. The quality of the products of this company is evidenced by many positive reviews. The fastest leaving the Ikea store shelves are such table films as transparent "Preis" and "Skrutt".

The following companies are also successful in the sale of silicone tablecloths:

• Durable;
• Esselte;
• Leitz.

Oilcloth for walls

The most popular solution for using oilcloth is gluing the dining table.

Previously, oilcloths were sold on a cardboard base, on which a layer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) was applied to give strength. It is worth noting that such oilcloths were rather poor in quality: flimsy, had a pungent nasty smell and over time the drawings on them were erased.

With the introduction of modern latest technologies, oilcloths have appeared with the use of synthetic and polyester lacquer compositions, which give the material brightness, density, lightness, and wear resistance. Modern oilcloth is more of a fabric, so it looks quite interesting and beautiful.

How to glue correctly

First of all, you need to calculate how much material you need. To do this, you need to take measurements of the area of ​​the kitchen on which the oilcloth will be glued. To do this, you need to know the length, width and height of the room. Further:

1. It is necessary to well clean the surface on which the oilcloth will be glued from the old coating. It can be paint or wallpaper. You also need to wash this place well from dust and dirt. If at the same time, you used water, then dry the walls well after that.
2. When pasting this material, use PVA or Bustilat glue. It is they who are well divorced with water, while they do not leave stains and streaks. The remnants of this glue can be easily wiped off with a damp sponge.
3. Oilcloth needs to be cut into strips convenient for you, if there is a drawing - "fit".
4. The glue on the strips should be applied carefully, while the oilcloth should be completely smeared with glue without gaps, because subsequently bubbles may form. For the best effect, you can also apply the adhesive to the wall. This is done in this way: smear the wall with a brush or roller, let it dry, then apply another layer of glue.
5. We glue the strip on the wall, smooth the canvas from the center to the edges, so the air under the oilcloth does not accumulate.
6. We glue each second strip of oilcloth with a slight overlap on the first.
7. It is best to start gluing from the corner, so the joints stick well.
8. If the oilcloth is slightly swollen when pasting, you should slightly cut the oilcloth, or pierce it with a needle, release the air and smooth it gently with a cloth.
9. After the glue has dried, the oilcloth must be washed with soapy water. If glue remains or there are streaks, rinse again.
10. In order to keep the shine for a long time, experts recommend occasionally wiping the surface of the oilcloth with a mixture of vinegar and milk, which are diluted in equal amounts.

If you want to completely renew your kitchen interior, then oilcloth can also be used for pasting furniture surfaces. It can be used to paste over a wardrobe, table, cabinets and even a refrigerator. This will give your kitchen a fresh and fresh look. This method is the cheapest for interior renovation. When gluing furniture with film, there are no special difficulties, because it fits evenly on any type of surface.

Successful and pleasant interior renovation!

Oilcloth on the wall for the kitchen

Making repairs in the kitchen, everyone thinks that everything should be simple and practical, because this room has always been the most popular place in every apartment and the pride of the hostess.

Modern building materials can satisfy the needs of any person, even the most fastidious. But, unfortunately, not everyone has the means to paste over the kitchen with expensive materials.Therefore, oilcloth on the wall in this case is the best option, because it has a beautiful look and is quite cheap. Most of all, the kitchen differs from other rooms in its practicality, since the risk of contamination is highest here. Therefore, the oilcloth will be most appropriate here, since after each cleaning it looks like new.

Of course, now there is a large selection of these products on the market, but how to choose high-quality, inexpensive material, but at the same time, it looks beautiful and stylish? Let's try to find out, because like every finishing material, oilcloth has its own advantages and disadvantages.

The procedure for installing oilcloth

First of all, it is advisable to calculate the required amount of material. To do this, it will be correct to measure the room or kitchen area, depending on your goals. Measure the length, width and height and subtract the area of ​​the room using the formula. You can also give the dimensions to the seller and he himself will calculate the area of ​​your premises. And it is not even necessary to say that the covering with a pattern must be bought with a margin, because you will glue the oilcloth with a selection.
Next, you need to prepare your walls. It is necessary to remove the old coating (paint, wallpaper, etc.), clean it of dirt and dust, wash off the dirt, and so on. It goes without saying that at the end of the procedure, the walls must be perfectly dried.
Purchase an oilcloth of the required size and quantity in a hardware store, and also do not forget about glue. Of course, we all know very well that PVA glue, Bustilat is used for gluing the coating.
Note that they are diluted with water so they do not stain when dry. Everyone knows that excess glue is simply removed with the most ordinary rag.
Do not use expired glue, check the release date of the glue with the date of gluing.
According to the description on the packaging, you must prepare the glue.
The material is cut into the desired strips, adjusting according to the ornament, pattern. And you don't even need to say that the stripes are carefully coated with glue - with a brush or a roller, so that bubbles do not appear later. Undoubtedly, it is worth mentioning that the glue is first applied to the wall, allowed to dry slightly and again lubricated with the second layer. The strip is glued to the surface, acting in the same way as with wallpaper: press the canvas from the center to the edges, smoothing the oilcloth over the surface, thereby expelling the air.
The next sheet of oilcloth must be glued with a slight overlap. The joints are painstakingly rolled with a special barrel for wallpaper so that they are not visible.
If the pasting is done on chalk whitewash, then the wall should be pre-treated with glue so that the whitewash does not move away from the plaster when it dries. Better yet, before gluing the oilcloth, wash off the whitewash and prime the walls.
It is advisable to start glueing the oilcloth from the corner of the room moving clockwise. After you have glued the sheets, you can glue paper strips at the joints of the sheets onto ordinary glue, and after they dry, wet and peel off

This will rivet your joint seams.
If, after you have finished the work, air bubbles suddenly form, then they must be carefully pierced with a syringe by letting in a little glue and smoothed out.

Manufacturers and prices

Let's find out which of the manufacturers today offers us the best selection of transparent kitchen tablecloths at humane prices.

NIKLEN

The Canadian manufacturer offers the most exquisite PVC models. The work is so delicate that from a distance a confident impression of natural lace is created. Ornaments are traditional: floral, plant. A rectangular product 110x140 cm will cost 352 rubles.

Agness

This Chinese brand offers high quality polyester products. The models are real works of art - beautiful but practical at the same time.The cost of a transparent lace product 85x85 cm - 1776 rubles.

Gree Textile

The Chinese brand offers graceful PVC lace weaving patterns. The cost of a product with a floral ornament 85x85 cm - 780 rubles.

If you want to purchase a strict, practical model without lace and other decor, suitable for everyday use and fitting into modern laconic interiors, stop choosing Russian products of a strict rectangular shape. These tablecloths are a smooth, dense PVC film that protects the tabletop with an ideal transparent layer. Or opt for a set: tablecloth and chair covers in the same color scheme.

Such products are very inexpensive. For example, a tablecloth measuring 180x120 cm will cost only 57 rubles. Photos of various tablecloths on the table can be found here.

Advantages and disadvantages of the material

This type of finish has many advantages. One of them is easy installation. Such cladding can be changed quite quickly if the old oilcloth in the bathroom has become dilapidated.

Such material is presented in a large assortment. Today you can buy films of any color, with different ornaments and patterns. This allows you to choose the finish for any design and style of the bathroom.

Pasting the walls of the bathroom with oilcloth significantly saves the family budget. It is an inexpensive material that is not afraid of moisture. Consequently, dampness and mold will not appear in the bathroom.

This type of finish can be used for other interior elements. For example, you can decorate the facades of an old cabinet, a section of the wall above the sink in the kitchen with self-adhesive tape. In addition to water-repellent properties, such a material is able to withstand significant temperature changes.

The film is produced without a backing, based on fabric or paper, foamed or embossed.

Oilcloth with backing

At the same time, the oilcloth for the bathroom, the design photo of which in our gallery will help you make the right choice, also has some drawbacks. Before pasting the walls with PVC foil, the facing surface must be perfectly smoothed. Only in this case the oilcloth will lie flat and last a long time. It is necessary to remove all irregularities and flaws in the coating, carefully plaster the wall.

Plastering bathroom walls

In general, the glued finish is suitable for almost any substrate. It can be applied to glass, wood, plywood, metal, mirrors, gypsum surfaces and even tiles.

If oilcloth in the bathroom on the walls is chosen by you as a finishing material, you should stock up on the necessary tools before carrying out the repair. You will need:

• a special cutter for preparing film panels;
• a pencil or ballpoint pen for marking;
• measuring tape or ruler;
• hairdryer (household or industrial); scissors;
• felt trowel or squeegee to smooth out the facing material.

A hair dryer when applying a self-adhesive film is needed to treat surfaces, corners and joints with warm air. They also need to warm up the puncture sites of air bubbles that may appear during the attachment of the oilcloth.

Colored oilcloth in the bathroom

In Soviet times, the choice of building materials and the lack of furniture often led to the fact that it did not allow many housewives to realize their creative idea in the apartment. Despite this, the owners arranged a beautiful design and competently equipped their home.

In modern times, everything has changed for the better, manufacturers offer a wide variety of materials, for every taste, color and wallet. On the market you can find a huge assortment of self-adhesive oilcloth, of course, this material is inferior in quality to ceramic tiles. But if the waterproofing is done correctly and the film is glued to the wall, then such a coating will reliably protect the bathroom from moisture.

Vinyl and silicone tablecloths

Vinyl is a practical, easy-to-use and easy-care modern material with an attractive appearance. Any dirt can be removed in a matter of seconds with a damp cloth or sponge. Today, models are produced that imitate fabric and look very sophisticated.

Vinyl practically does not wrinkle, but if there are severe bruises, creases and folds, you can use an iron. Iron the vinyl tablecloth with a warm iron through a damp cloth. Do not press on the material or stay in one area for a long time.

Silicone is used to protect the table from scratches and dirt. Silicone products represent a film that is laid directly on furniture or on kitchen napkins, lace or cloth tablecloths. Silicone is characterized by easy application and maintenance, practicality and resistance to various factors, durability and elasticity.

The silicone tablecloth does not slip and does not slip, does not rustle or slip. She does not wrinkle and lies flat on the table. You just need to gently lay the film on top of the table and smooth it out with your hands. If you want to stick the tablecloth on a glossy, glass, lacquered or other table as a protective film, mix water with two drops of dish soap.

Add the resulting product to a spray bottle, spray on a tablecloth and table. Place the film on the surface and level it, smooth out the material with a cloth to remove the water. After three to four weeks, trim the material to fit the table.

Polyester and PVC tablecloth

Polyester is the most common and affordable material for kitchen tablecloths. It is easily and quickly erased, does not fade and has a low price, while not wrinkling much. All-polyester products and cotton-based polyester tablecloths are made.

Both options cannot be boiled and it is not recommended to iron, even with minimal heating of the iron or hair dryer. Such materials melt under the influence of high temperatures, therefore it is better to use smoothing methods without using these devices. Use weights or heavy objects.

Polyvinyl chloride is the second most popular material due to its practicality and durability. With the formation of creases and irregularities, gently iron the PVC tablecloth with an iron with minimal heating using light and smooth movements. Iron only through a damp cloth! For thin material, it is convenient to use a hair dryer.

Polyester and PVC products do not like washing and are considered disposable. The material should be periodically wiped with a damp sponge or cloth, and then wiped dry. Then the tablecloth will last a long time. But when it loses its attractive appearance, it is better to replace the product with a new one, rather than resort to washing.

In exceptional cases, you can wash the oilcloth, but only by hand and at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees. These tablecloths are ideal for garden furniture on the terrace, in the sauna or in the country.

Advantages, disadvantages, characteristics

The popularity of the glue is due to the combination of an acceptable price and high performance. Among the main ones:

Frost resistance;

Inertness to humid environment;

Economical consumption;

Affordable price;

Heat resistance;

Fire safety;

Lack of unpleasant odor;

Safe composition for human health;

High adhesive qualities.

After the adhesive mixture dries, a reliable aesthetic seam is formed on the surface to be treated.

The disadvantages of the glue are relative, rather associated with a comparison of the composition with more modern products. Of the significant disadvantages:

Impossibility to use at subzero temperatures;

Limited range of applications.

Do-it-yourself apron for the kitchen.

Good day, dear visitors of the site. I want to tell you about the solution to the problem faced by almost everyone who drove into a new apartment with finishing from the developer.As a rule, in a modern new building, a protective wall apron in the working kitchen area (which protects the walls and wallpaper from splashing water, grease, etc.) is simply not provided. And if you are not going to make new repairs in the near future and have already spent a lot on the purchase of kitchen furniture, then I will tell you a simple, and most importantly, inexpensive option for decorating a kitchen apron with your own hands, which will allow you to forget about this problem for a year or two.

For this you need:

• Oilcloth kitchen. The one with which the table is usually covered. We choose medium thickness, any color and shade, or colorless - it's only a matter of your taste. The standard width is 140 cm. The length depends on the size of the kitchen and the width of the desired apron. Prices for this product are reasonable and vary in a fairly wide range.
• Furniture stapler with staples. I already had a stapler, but it is better to purchase staples with greater depth, for example, 12-14 mm. The price for boxes of 1000 pieces is in the region of 100-200 rubles.
• Scissors, stationery knife, measuring tape and other tools at hand.
• A bit of fantasy.

So we transcend to the design of an apron in the kitchen from oilcloth with our own hands.

These are the usual nondescript walls in our kitchen.

We went to the store for the necessary materials. The selection of oilcloths is huge.

Prices are roughly in this range.

I opted for a bright kitchen-themed oilcloth.

It all depends on the color of the wallpaper and kitchen furniture. You can lay the same oilcloth on the table, then you will have two bright, well-combined accents.

In the same store we purchase a furniture stapler and staples.

We bring all this home and move on to the main lesson. You need to carefully measure the length and width of the piece of oilcloth you need. Keep in mind that you need to run along the wall behind the desktop in order to protect our wallpaper there too. Since the oilcloth is a very easy material to work with, you can easily measure the length, cut out sockets, switches and other elements. If the working area is angular, then simply wrap the oilcloth over another wall.

After we have measured and cut out the necessary segments, we begin to fasten them to the wall with a furniture stapler.

This is not easy enough, since the walls are still not made of wood, but of brick or concrete. Better to use brute male power. Exactly apply oilcloth, if your cabinets are hanging, then right under them, if the wall is not loaded with anything, then just along a straight line (you can even outline with a pencil).

We continue in the same spirit with an interval of 10 - 15 centimeters.

When you have secured the oilcloth along the entire length of the working area, secure the joints and edges of the segments in the same way. Cut out holes for sockets, switches and other elements that cannot be fixed from above.

If in the working area you are planning any shelves, holders, dryers, etc., then we fix it all on our ready-made apron. Again, due to the fact that this is an oilcloth, there will be no problems with drilling and screwing in screws.

In this photo, you can clearly see how the socket is cut out, and the holders for all sorts of kitchen little things, already fixed on the apron.

I advise you to make the protective apron higher over the stove, since in this area the walls get dirty most of all - droplets of fat fly from a heated frying pan, steam from a boiling kettle settles.

That's how quickly and cheaply we made an apron for the kitchen with our own hands, giving it a bright accent in our kitchen in soothing colors.

As you can see - nothing complicated! A little time, small costs, a little imagination and such a small but important problem has been resolved. I hope your apron will serve you until the overhaul! Good luck!

Scope of Bustilat glue

It is easier to clarify where Bustilat cannot be used, since the characteristics of the composition are suitable for performing a large number of installation works.

Bonding heavy wallpaper, floor coverings, carpets.

For installing curbs, skirting boards, tiles, linoleum, which does not have a base.

Working with tiles, slopes, decorative panels.

In order to combine different types of materials: polymers, PVC, films, leather, leatherette, suede.

This is just a small list of the possible uses of the product. Due to its high adhesion, the adhesive is often used for decorating floors, walls and other surfaces.

Other gluing methods

You can glue greenhouse polyethylene in other ways.

• The use of xylene and trichlorethylene, heated to a temperature of seventy degrees, as well as by means of acetic acid heated to thirty degrees with a concentration of 80%.
• The use of some types of glue. The best option is to use BF-two or BF-four glue. The surfaces to be glued must be pre-treated with a solution of chromic anhydride with a concentration of 25%.
• It is advisable to glue the polyamide film with PK-5 glue, and the resulting joint should be ironed with an iron heated to fifty degrees.
• Using a special super glue designed for bonding polyethylene materials. Such adhesives appeared on the Russian market relatively recently, but many gardeners and gardeners have already appreciated the ease of use. The glue is completely odorless, and the strength of the resulting compound is quite sufficient for the use of such a material as a coating for greenhouse structures.

Russian manufacturers produce several special devices that allow you to weld polyethylene at home. The most inexpensive and sufficiently high-quality device for such work is the PP-40 series apparatus. In terms of external indicators, such equipment resembles a traditional soldering iron with a slightly modernized tip.

Features of use

The packaging must be removed very carefully. The use of any sharp objects, especially scissors and a knife, is prohibited.

In order to get the product, you need:

Gently grip the edge of the tape.
Pull it towards you.
Remove the remnants of the film.
Remove dust from the tablecloth.

Laying material

Flexible glass is laid on a stone, metal, or wooden surface as follows:

1. Place the film on the table.
2. Moving towards the edges from the center, press down. This will help prevent air bubbles.
3. Wipe the table flooded with liquid glass with a damp cloth.

On a tabletop made of glass, the film is laid as follows:

1. Clean the surface from dirt.
2. Place a tablecloth on the table.
3. In places where bubbles collect, spray with water from a spray bottle. Against the background of additional moisture, the tablecloth quickly adheres to the table top.

Cutting material

In order to cut the glass to the required dimensions, the following tools are required:

The film is cut on a cutting board.