Steklooboi: technical characteristics. How to paste glass wallpapers?

Despite the fact that glassworks appeared in the beginning of the 20th century, they won their popularity only now. This finishing material is interesting not only for professional interior designers, but also for ordinary people. From this article you will find out what it is like to paste glazing and much more.

What are glass walls?

Externally, glass pane looks like a kind of fabric made of smooth to touch fiberglass. During the production of the material, the wallpaper is treated with a starch solution for greater strength. However, this process is very time-consuming and responsible. After all, the better the glass fiber is impregnated, the better the product will be. The subtleties of the production process remain a secret. The wallpaper is melted from the finest glass at 1200 degrees Celsius. From the resulting fibers are made threads of different lengths, of which the sheet of fiberglass consists.

On the shelves of shops you can see different models of decorative coatings. Most often there are textured glassworks with geometric patterns - rhombus, matting, chess, etc.

Many use designer designs for decorating the walls. Steklooboi, the technical characteristics of which depend on the number of threads in the fiber, will become larger if they are glued to the pressed surfaces. If you seek help from professionals, they will be able to produce wallpaper with family symbols, a coat of arms or a special pattern.

Wallcoverings: technical specifications

Like every finishing material, fiberglass has its own characteristics. Specifications:

• Wallpaper from fiberglass is very durable, they can serve you up to 30 years;
• The surface can be painted 20-30 times;
• Glass piles are produced in a uniform size, a roll of fiber - 1 x 25 meters;
• The material passes the steam well;
• Fiber has fireproof properties;
• The mass fraction of substances that are removed upon calcination is not less than 20%;
• The density of the material varies between 110-200 g / sq. M;
• Whiteness is at the level of 70%;
• Fiberglass does not store static electricity ;
• The material is ecological, since it consists of lime, soda and quartz sand;
• Glass pavements are endowed with special reinforcing properties.

Advantages of fiberglass wallpaper

Some argue that such decorative coatings are harmful to human health. However, it is not. Steklooboi, technical characteristics of which indicate the environmental friendliness of the material, are non-toxic and do not cause allergies. Of course, this is true if we are talking about quality fiber.

In addition to the absolute harmlessness of fiberglass, they have a number of other, no less important advantages:

1. This type of coating is most resistant to mechanical damage and abrasion, unlike paper.
2. They can be cleaned with various household mixtures and solutions. It is very convenient for those who covered such wall paper wall in the kitchen.
3. Fiberglass does not burn out, does not collect dirt and bacteria, it does not form fungus and mold.
4. This type of coating can be repainted more than 20 times.
5. They can be glued not only the walls in the house or apartment, fiberglass looks great on the kitchen set or doors.
6. Some use them to level the walls, for example - glass pane "Web". The technical characteristics of this model are no different from the usual type of fiber, but they give the surface texture, but from a distance such walls look smooth.

Disadvantages of glass walls

The negative sides of this finishing material include:

• Quite high prices for rolls with a complex pattern or pattern.
• Because of the abrasiveness, glass mills absorb the paint very quickly, so a large number of solutions may be needed to fine-tune the working surface.
• For work, you will definitely need glue for fiberglass wallpaper. The technical characteristics of the fiber remain the same, but the appearance may change. Under the weight of the adhesive in the wallpaper, the sheets can move away from the walls.
• The texture of the pattern becomes less noticeable if the surface is painted more than once.
• Steklooboi difficult to remove from the walls.
• During the finishing work, you need to wear a special robe, which will cover the whole body from microparticles of fiberglass.

Types of fiberglass wallpaper

Steklooboi for painting, the technical characteristics of which were described above, are divided into two groups:

1. Smooth, otherwise they are called fiberglass.
2. With an uneven surface, that is having a pattern or decorative pattern.

Most often, glass fiber is used as a leveling reinforcement. It is suitable for walls with microcracks, it is glued to harden surfaces. Some acquire fiberglass to create smooth walls without patterns. Fans of decorative patterns, such as herringbone, rhombus, etc., choose a fiber with an uneven surface. Such glass walls are used as the last finishing layer for subsequent painting. The main difference between the two groups, in addition to the figure on the surface, is the density of the material. The wallpaper with a pattern is more durable and wear-resistant.

There is another classification of fiberglass products:

• Full-grown 1st-class;
• Economy class;
• Non-standard, or 2nd grade.

The first have an increased density, for example, glass walls Veterman, the technical characteristics of which have the highest values, differ in the quality of production and their durability. Products of economy class are widely distributed in the domestic market. Such glass piles are less durable and, correspondingly, less dense. Will serve this coating is not very long. Steklooboi second class - it is defective products with holes, with a downed pattern or protruding threads. Do not believe unscrupulous sellers who claim that the 2nd grade is only a bad packaging.

Where to use glass walls

Unique characteristics of fiberglass coverings allow using them as decorative coatings not only at home, but also in schools, offices, shops. They pasted walls, ceilings, doors and furniture. Due to the fact that they can be washed and disinfected, glass walls are often used in hospitals and other medical institutions.

Technology of pasting

To cope with this task is possible even for the most ordinary, unprepared person. For pasting walls with glass mural, you need to follow a simple algorithm of actions, and then the surface will be ready for subsequent painting.

Instruction:

1. The adhesive composition of fiberglass is applied only to the working surface of the wall. Do not confuse this type of cover with paper wallpaper.
2. Buy glue, which is designed for heavy models. Suitable for both liquid and powdery composition.
3. After gluing it is necessary to give the fiberglass a good dry. This should be spent at least 24 hours.
4. The room with a covered surface should be protected from drafts and direct sunlight.
5. After a day, you can start painting. Before this, the surface should be primed by diluting the mixture with glue. It is recommended to apply no more than two layers.

Steklooboi glued to the wall buttock with subsequent sheets. It is necessary to align the drawing, if necessary, otherwise the texture will be uneven.

Recommendations on gluing

Experts advise adhering to certain rules when pasting:

• To smooth the surface, it is best to use a fiberglass spider web;
• For walls it is better to choose wallpaper with a higher density, for the ceiling will fit more thin;
• It is impossible to glue glass piles on microcracks, uneven surface before this it is necessary to prepare - primed, zashpatlevat and zashkitrit.

How to paint glass wallpapers

This question is asked by most buyers of fiberglass. Of course, for this coating you need a special paint. It is best to purchase acrylic compounds. Painted surfaces become more resistant to high temperatures, fires and mechanical stresses. Specialists also advise using dispersion or water-based paints. In the first case, fiberglass can be washed. It is advisable to observe an interval of 12 hours between application of paint layers.

Manufacturers

In stores, most often sold European and Chinese glass wall. The leaders in sales are Swiss coatings Johns Manville and German fibers Vutrulan. They are produced with unusual and imaginative drawings. Tassoglas glassware, whose technical characteristics are slightly behind the world leaders, are also in great demand. As for Chinese manufacturers, the first place is occupied by the company that produces decorative coatings Wellton Design. The glass-fiber products of "Okar", "Velton", "Fantasy Plus" trademarks have a lower price. The optimal price-quality ratio can be seen in the Vitrulan trade mark - these are glass walls whose technical characteristics are at a high level in comparison with their counterparts.

The use of decorative coatings in finishing works - a modern look at the idea of an interior. Steklooboi will let you decorate your house the way you want.