24-Mar-2017 Düsseldorf / Germany
Add personality to your interiors
Whether it is about removing difficult stains, finding the right fragrance or getting the perfect hairstyle – our series “Tips from Henkel” bring you some life hacks to make your life easier. Today: Give your home a new look with wallpaper, the ideal solution for boosting your spaces.
Henkel expert Volker Runge, Metylan’s Brand Manager brings you several options to reinvent your furniture and walls with wallpaper.
Despite the word ‘wallpaper’ suggests its application, do not limit it only to your walls. The possibilities are endless: From unexpected staircases and wall panels to exciting wardrobes and bookcases. With little as wallpaper you can liven up your rooms and create an entire different look and feel. Choosing the wallpaper is not the most important part but selecting the right adhesive. To make sure your wallpapering project is successful, Volker Runge Henkel’s Metylan Product Manager brings you several options to get perfect results.
1. Removing old wallpaper
Before hanging a new wallpaper, remove any traces of the old one. It is a time-consuming but necessary task. Metylan wallpaper remover is the right remover and will make the process easier.
2. Filling holes and leveling walls
To make sure the new wallpaper sticks properly, the surface must be clean, dry, smooth and uniform.
Carefully inspect walls for cracks, holes, dents or other surface imperfections. Try Metylan filler to fill and fix uneven areas.
3. Priming
Priming the surface is an important step, use Metylan water-based primer to even surfaces and to improve absorptivity.
4. Applying wallpaper
Wallpapering is not possible without any paste or adhesive, and choosing the right one depends on the type of paper. Metylan wallpaper paste is the best option for non-woven wallpaper.
5. Dealing with odd areas
Covering difficult gaps such as power sockets or light switches should not be a nightmare. Use Metylan acrylic sealant for inside corners or uneven joints.
Ideas
Get inspired with these ideas and recreate stunning and comfortable environments. Check out Metylan’s website for more tips and ideas.
