Cork material every day is becoming more popular. The thing is that the plug is a universal resource that is used in a wide variety of spheres. Most people know that cork covers are most often used in construction. Much depends on the thickness of the plug layer. A fairly thick material is used as a floor coating. However, traffic wallpapers recently received a greater prevalence.
Unlike other wallpapers, the material from the traffic jam is a durable version of the walls, which, besides, also gives the room of solidity.
Most often, corkscrew wallpapers are used in offices, cabinets and industrial buildings. However, wonderful will be the solution to cover the walls of the plug and in the country house. Excellent this option is also for the reason that it is a natural material that fits perfectly into the natural environment.
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The main advantages of cork wallpaper
Cork wallpapers, as well as in any other finishing material, there are advantages and disadvantages. Fortunately, in this case the positive sides are much more.
- First of all, it must be said that the cork material is elastic. This suggests that even with coarse treatment, the coating will remain in the initial state. Moreover, the plug is very difficult to damage, even deliberately.
- It should be known that you need to care for cork wallpapers. The thing is that the natural surface of the material is gradually contaminated. However, there is nothing critical. It is easy to clean the wallpaper, and the care itself is produced once a month, or even less often.
- Many people might think that corkscrew wallpapers are a material with a monotonous appearance, but it is not. Now manufacturers offer a huge range of this product. Anyone can choose a wallpaper with a specific shade and texture. Of course, you need to understand that in this case there is a price factor. Classic coatings are much cheaper than exotic options. Despite the presence of extraordinary colors, many buyers choose in favor of simple and neutral options. In any case, before buying you need to go shopping and make a choice in favor of the best and inexpensive option.
- Despite the fact that it is natural material, it is immune to various bacteria and microorganisms. Even if inside the room is high humidity, the fungus does not start there.
- Corkscalls are not lit. Thus, they are significantly safering classic paper wallpaper.
- Specialists in the construction industry claim that the plug is the same material that is capable of protecting the room from negative electromagnetic radiation. This is another positive aspect in favor of cork wallpaper.
- A fairly known is the fact that the cork material is incredibly easily mounted. Moreover, this is a non-chief process with which almost any person will cope with. Also, corkscrew wallpapers are easily attached to almost any surface that you do not need to pre-process.
Disadvantages of cork wallpaper
As already mentioned, cork wallpapers naturally have certain disadvantages. Fortunately, they can be easily avoided. However, each factor must be carefully analyzed, otherwise you can encounter losses.
- Despite the fact that corkscrew wallpapers are quite dense material, it is very badly hiding the flaws of the walls and any other surfaces. Of course, many people have a wall in the dwelling have certain irregularities that spoil the appearance of the room. It is in such cases that it is better not to make a choice in favor of cork material. Any bulge of the wall will immediately stand out with these wallpapers. In this case, wall alignment can help, but this process may be too time consuming. Many experts advise using cork wallpaper with the original texture. Very often, the surround images on the plug positively shows itself in such situations. However, in this case, there are problems that are in the irregularities of the junctions between the wallpapers.
- It is also necessary to understand that cork wallpaper is the material "on the century". It is that it is very difficult to remove it from the surface, and on top of this material it is impossible to apply the paint, just as it is not recommended to glue on top of the traffic jam. It will look awful. Thus, to remove cork wallpapers, you will need to arm a spatula (or a similar tool) and spend a bunch of time for the whole process.
Clay wallpaper glue
It is important to note that after purchasing cork wallpaper, it is necessary to seriously approach the choice of glue, on the basis of which the natural material on the walls will be attached. Immediately it is worth saying that in this case it is better to use the glue moment. At the same time, PVA glue will not be able to withstand a large weight of cork material, and the so-called "liquid nails" are designed for fastening of much more heavy elements in construction.
In any case, you need to learn from consultants all the information that concerns the use of a type of glue. It should also be understood that for the adhesive wallpaper gluits you will need a lot of glue.
Corkscrew wallpaper
There are cork wallpapers with a paper base, which in terms of adhesive do not have any differences from classic paper wallpapers. You can also find self-adhesive material. However, the above types of wallpaper is too small. Most often on sale you can find classic rolls with cork material.
In this case, we need the following tools:
- ruler;
- scissors;
- comb shaping comb;
- building level;
- putty knife;
- pencil.
You need to start the process from those walls that are located near the windows.
Before the adhesive of the first strip of wallpaper, you need to mark the wall. Next, it will be confident that the process will be carried out as high quality as possible, and all the wallpaper bands will be located smoothly.
Cutting the wallpapers should be cut in such a way that there remained the battery from above, which will be up to 5 cm. Very often wallpaper rolls can be deformed, therefore, after adhesive, the bands are slightly changed. You can also unwind the roll and give it to fly away.
Glue on the wallpaper is applied using a comb. It should be evenly covered with the surface of the material so that the corkscrew wallpaper is actually high-quality. This process must be carried out with special attention so that the glue drops do not hit the plug itself, otherwise it will be very difficult to get rid of the remnants of the "moment".
After applying glue, the wallpaper is strongly pressed against the wall. Experts recommend that this process is not alone, but with someone together to increase the pressure on the surface.
It is worth knowing that these wallpapers can not be bend. If the strip falls into the angle, you need to make a small nozzle so that the cork material is damaged. Also, this type of wallpaper can not be glued to the mustache. Not only does it look awful, it is also a negative effect on the state of the material.
Very often, along with cork wallpapers, a special instruction is included, which will fully familiarize themselves with all the intricacies of the process.
