How long after the primer can I glue the wallpaper?

If you decide to glue the wallpaper, you should know - this is not such a simple thing. First of all, the walls must be carefully prepared, because the quality of the future coating depends on it: its durability, beauty, practicality, ease of care. And of course, it is very important to know how much wallpaper can be glued after the primer. First of all, such knowledge will help in the proper organization of work, in addition, all work will be performed much better.

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Why are the walls primed?

The primer is a special emulsion, which is necessary in order to improve the adhesion of wallpaper and the treated surface. Thanks to the special primer composition, the upper layers of the substrate are impregnated, with the help of which it becomes more durable and wear-resistant.

Important! Soil is used not only for processing walls, but also for the ceiling, floor, facade of buildings.

In addition, the primer has additional properties:

• Protection of metal from corrosion;
• The absorbing surface of the surface is reduced;
• Fungus and mold do not develop under the coating;
• Smooth-slippery surfaces get extra grip.

Features of composition and application

• Primer emulsion consists of natural, synthetic, liquid or solid film-forming materials: drying oils, epoxy or alkyd resins. It is possible to add fillers: chalk or talc.
• To apply the primer to the surface, use a brush, spatula or roller.

Important! Prior to the priming, preparatory work is required: paint, dilapidated wallpaper are removed from the walls. In some cases, they need to be degreased, for which a solvent is used.

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What are primers?

The answer to the question of how much wallpaper can be glued after the primer directly depends on the type of composition and the specific products of a particular manufacturer. In the market of building materials primers are represented in large numbers. They have a different composition, purpose and drying period. They are special and universal.

Due to the purpose and properties, the primer is divided into types. The mixture may be as follows:

• Concrete contact. A similar mixture consists of quartz sand, cement, other fillers. The composition is based on an acrylic binder.

Important! It is used in order to increase the adhesion of a weakly absorbing or smooth surface with plaster, glue or putty.

• Colorless. It is used to process wooden surfaces. At the same time, the natural structure of wood is preserved. After processing, the formation of a waterproof film, due to which the wood is protected from decay.
• Penetrating universal. With its help, the surface is prepared before laying tiles or painting.

Important! Such a composition is intended to strengthen loose and crumbling bases.

• Film-forming. It is used for problem surfaces. Such a coating is intended to strengthen the base, create a film, due to which the flow of moisture is limited.

Important! This coating is designed for all surfaces, because it dries very quickly.

• Contact. This primer helps hard surfaces get better adhesion to solutions.

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Is priming really important?

But is it possible to somehow do without this process, because the repair already takes time, and so it will have to spend even more? Is it possible to glue wallpaper without a primer? If we take into account only the theory, then a high-quality and even wallpapering is possible without prior preparation. But! The walls should be flat, without defects. And this is not found even in new buildings.

Important! Experts say that without preliminary priming the surface, you can’t get the expected effect even from expensive and functional wallpapers.

After processing fragile walls, they will cease to crumble, there will not be much dust, which prevents the wallpaper from attaching well to the wall. Thanks to such actions, the wallpaper can last up to ten years.

Important! In the event that paint is applied under the wallpaper, the primer will help to make its color more uniform. In addition, the adhesive for wallpaper will be consumed in smaller quantities, since the surface will not greatly absorb moisture.

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How much do primer mixes dry?

• The greatest prevalence among modern mixtures is in acrylic. Usually they dry in four to eight hours.
• Oil and contact mixtures take more time. Wallpaper can only be glued in a day.
• If alkyd resins are the basis of the soil, ten to twelve hours will be enough to dry it.

Important! If the packaging of the primer mixture indicates that it is quick-drying, wait at least six hours.

If you do not take into account the quality of the base, then the mixture can be divided into those that dry normally, and those that dry for a long time:

• The first group dries in four to six hours.
• Long-drying formulations dry for at least twelve hours.

Important! If the primer is applied to the plaster, then further work can be carried out in two to three hours. But the wallpaper can be glued in six to twelve hours.

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Application features

Of course, it is important to know after wall priming when to glue the wallpaper, but you need to be able to properly apply the primer:

• The material is applied in a thin layer, while it is impossible to prevent the formation of drops and smudges.
• Before work, a mandatory study of recommendations and instructions is required.
• If the characteristics of the composition indicate that it has a high level of penetration, its layers are applied in turn.

Important! In this case, the application of the next layer is carried out only after the previous one dries.

• In the event that the walls are primed with diluted wallpaper glue, the wallpaper can be glued until it finally dries.
• During drying, you can not dramatically change the temperature in the room.
• Drafts should not be allowed.

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We learned that it is very important to know how much the primer will dry. Of course, all these works can be done independently. Just be sure to study the recommendations of specialists and instructions for materials before this.