Glass fiber for painting is a great option for creating an interesting interior. The choice of fiberglass wallpaper for painting The general rules for using fiberglass wallpaper are the same as for ordinary

Before the owner of a house or apartment, starting repairs in his possessions, there will definitely be questions about the choice of finishing materials. Their rich variety, presented on sale, allows you to find the option that will suit you as much as possible both in terms of the degree of complexity of independent use and in terms of its decorative and aesthetic qualities.

Despite this abundance, most homeowners still mostly look towards wallpaper. Indeed, the material is familiar, affordable both in price and in terms of do-it-yourself finishing work, without the involvement of craftsmen. But - with its shortcomings - it is a "dislike" for moisture and abrasive loads, a tendency to gradual burnout and more. In addition, an interior trimmed with ordinary ones may not turn out the way it was intended, or simply get fed up a few years after the repair. What to do - completely re-glue the walls?

Problems are solved by using special, fiberglass-based, intended for painting. With them, after sticking to the wall, no others can be compared in terms of resistance to stress, they are not afraid of water in principle, and bored wall decoration can easily be changed by repainting. And having figured out how to glue glass wallpaper for painting on your own, you can make sure that the task is quite feasible for any good owner.

Briefly - about cullet, their advantages and disadvantages

General information about glass

Before proceeding to consider practical issues, it makes sense to spend a few minutes on general information about this material - glass wallpaper for painting.

As the name implies, the main component for their manufacture is fiberglass. They are obtained from the melt of exclusively natural ingredients that are harmless to humans and undergo special processing.

Fiberglass is obtained from a melt of quartz sand, cullet with limestone, dolomite, possibly other, but exclusively natural materials

In the future, these fibers can be used in different ways. For example, threads are woven from them, from which a fabric with the desired “weaving” pattern is obtained on weaving lines. Another option - the fibers are simply randomly pressed into thin canvases of the desired thickness and density, which can remain either smooth, or a pattern is embossed on them.

Modified starch is used as a binder in the manufacture of canvases. In the future, mixing with a special glue for glass wallpaper, it significantly increases the adhesive qualities - it becomes very difficult to tear off the sheets from the wall after drying.

Glass wall papers offered for sale can be divided into two groups:

Smooth wallpapers are used when it is planned to get a smooth painted surface as a result of finishing. Frequent use - gluing on the ceiling for further coating with water-soluble paints of the selected color. Fiberglass fabric is able to smooth out, mask small surface defects. And after staining, an even, very nice matte, slightly “velvety” coating is obtained. It can be used on walls with the same effect. This will allow you to avoid a very difficult operation of ideally removing the smoothness of the walls with a finishing putty, followed by grinding, which is practiced when preparing them for painting.

Prices for glass wallpaper for painting

glass wallpaper for painting

Such wallpapers are often referred to as painting fiberglass - this name explains their purpose to a greater extent. Among finishing specialists, the name "spider web" was assigned to them. Cloths are produced with different levels of density, intended for use either on the ceiling or on the wall surface.

For what and how is painting fiberglass used?

This is a very easy-to-use material that greatly simplifies the work of finishers. In addition to walls and ceilings, it is very convenient for them to tidy up repainting, for example, door or window slopes. You can read more about it in a special publication of our portal.

A much greater variety is represented by embossed cullets for painting. They can be simply made in the form of a coarse canvas woven from thick threads, or they can have a certain geometric, “vegetal” or other pattern, made both by weaving technology and by embossing.

There are also very deep reliefs, which, after finishing, resemble decorative plaster with stucco elements. Some wallpapers have such patterns that require adjustment when pasting with an offset of the canvas to the height of the report (rapport is, in fact, the step of the applied pattern). Such wallpapers are usually distinguished by considerable cost and belong to the "elite". Moreover, some manufacturers even accept individual orders for the manufacture of a small batch with exclusive design.

As you can see in the illustration above, canvases are not only neutral, close to white, but can also have the original tint. This should be taken into account when drafting the design of the premises of a house or apartment.

Advantages and disadvantages of the material

What are dignity fiberglass wallpaper?

First of all, it is the absolute ecological purity of the material. You can be completely calm that the finish will not release any components harmful to humans into the air of the premises. Moreover, such material is classified as a hypoallergenic product, however, after sticking to a special composition and complete drying.
An important quality is the high vapor permeability of glass fiber. Under such a "breathable" finish, moisture will never accumulate, that is, the risk of mold or fungus colonies tends to zero.
After the glue has completely hardened, the wallpaper has excellent strength characteristics. They can also be used in rooms where an abrasion load or other impact on the walls is not excluded (entrance hall, corridor, children's room, kitchen) - they will cope with it.
High-quality wallpaper can withstand up to 20 repainting cycles. That is, more than is even theoretically necessary. And the overall durability is estimated at 30 years or more.
A special advantage is resistance to fire. Wallpaper does not burn, does not melt, does not spread flames. And in case of fire, they will not emit toxic products that are dangerous to human life, that is, one of the main threats is eliminated in such an extreme situation.
Absolute inertness to moisture. Pasted on a high-quality composition, the wallpaper is not afraid of even a direct hit by water jets, not to mention high humidity. They can be safely used for finishing, for example, bathrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, unheated rooms.

The same "indifference" cullets show to ultraviolet rays. It is possible that the paint layer may fade in areas where direct sunlight falls (this already depends only on the paint used). But the canvas itself from this will not lose at all either in its performance or in durability.
Fiberglass cloths have antistatic qualities, that is, they will not attract dust.
An important feature is the fact that glued cullets have very decent reinforcing qualities. That is, they not only ennoble the surfaces of walls or ceilings, but also significantly enhance them, which is especially important in old buildings.
The surface of a wall or ceiling pasted over with such materials can be easily cleaned periodically, including wet ones, using household detergents. True, in this matter much will depend on the quality of the paint used for the final finish.

Prices for Nortex glass wallpaper

Nortex fiberglass

True, glass wallpapers have their own limitations :

The material can not be classified as cheap. That is, you will have to pay a considerable amount for high-quality glass wall papers, and this is without taking into account the subsequent coloring (and it is also desirable to select a special paint).
The use of fiberglass wallpaper is possible only with adhesives specially designed for this application. And such adhesives are also distinguished by a considerable price, and increased consumption.
Removing previously well-glued glass wallpaper, if necessary, can turn into a very big problem. The combination of fiber impregnation with modified starch and quality adhesive gives very strong adhesion and surface strength.
There are a lot of fakes on the modern market, from which you should not expect virtues decorated for glass. The choice of material should be approached with special attention.
Working with glass fiber requires extra precautions. Be that as it may, glass fibers are highly brittle, and their smallest particles can cause severe irritation of the skin, mucous membranes, eyes, and respiratory organs. Therefore, all operations during their gluing must be carried out using protective equipment - gloves, goggles, respirators are used. After the glue hardens, which firmly binds all the fibers, this negative quality disappears.

By the way, watching some videos, including promotional ones, from the manufacturer is puzzling. In many plots, the masters operate with their bare hands, and completely without protecting their faces. Good advice - do not repeat such mistakes, as the results can be very painful.

Main selection criteria

It is clear that the key criterion for choosing wallpaper is most often their decorative design. That is, first of all, the owners are attracted by the drawing - its appearance, the depth of the relief, etc. But it is impossible to take into account only this circumstance.

The most important criterion for choosing such a material should be its density. Therefore, experienced finishers sometimes even evaluate the quality of the wallpaper "by weight". The denser the material, the higher its quality, and, accordingly, the cost.

True, there should also be a reasonable component in this matter - some types of smooth “cobweb” canvases intended for pasting ceiling surfaces have a density of only 25 g / m², and I must say that this is quite enough. But there is not supposed to be any tangible load on the canvases. For a "cobweb" intended for walls, a density of 40 ÷ 50 g / m² is considered normal. But it's still not quite wallpaper.

But if we really consider wallpaper, then we should focus on an indicator of about 150 g / m² (often there is a standardized value of 145 g / m²). And canvases with a deep relief pattern can be even heavier.

The products of some manufacturers are sorted before packaging. Wallpaper of the first grade should, in theory, meet all quality criteria, and they are covered by a factory warranty. On second-class fabrics, there may be areas of reduced or, conversely, increased density, protruding or broken threads, etc. It is clear that the cost of such products is lower, and often this justifies their purchase. But you need to be prepared for the fact that individual fragments of the canvases will go into marriage.

Of course, you should buy wallpapers from well-known manufacturers, making sure that the products offered in the store are original. Alas, there are more low-quality materials in this area of the market than we would like.

Glass wall-paper "Oscar", "Wellton", "Vitrulan", "Optima", "Samtex", "Spectrum" deserve complete trust. The materials of the domestic company "X Glass" are also famous for their good quality.

By the way, wallpaper manufacturers, as a rule, supply the market with the corresponding one. And it is best to purchase these materials of the same brand - they are maximally adapted to each other. But only in this case, the functionality of the composition should always be clarified - it should be designed specifically for glass fabric wallpaper.

Vitrulan glass wallpaper prices

Vitrulan glass wall paper

Special adhesive for fiberglass wallpapers in a ready-to-use version

Glue can be sold ready-made, packaged in hermetically sealed buckets. Of course, it is convenient, but it will come out a little more expensive. It is quite possible to purchase it in the form of a dry mixture (moreover, of exactly the same brand), and bring it into working condition on your own. What’s more, it doesn’t take much time.

Glue packages usually indicate the average consumption or the total surface area that can be pasted over with this amount of composition. But the reserve must still be created. Moreover, manufacturers of wallpaper and adhesive compositions strongly recommend that surfaces be pre-primed with exactly the glue that will be used during the finishing.

How many wallpapers do you need?

The initial data for the calculation will be the area of \u200b\u200bthe walls to be finished, and more precisely, their perimeter and height. There seems to be no geometric difference in these concepts, but still there are some nuances - this will become clear with further explanation.
An important rule is that all sections of the wall, regardless of their height, should be glued only with solid strips. If one way or another, there is nowhere to go from vertical seams, then there is no place for horizontal seams on the wall! They will definitely be noticeable and will spoil the whole picture. The only possible exception is the border between two different types of finishes, if this is provided for by the developed project.
The sheet cut from the roll should never exactly correspond to the measured distance between the lower and upper borders of the area being trimmed. It is always oversized by about 50 mm to allow for a slight allowance on both sides. After leveling and gluing, these allowances are carefully cut with a sharp knife along the ruler (long spatula).
To carry out calculations, you need to know the exact dimensional parameters of the selected type of wallpaper. Most often, fiberglass wallpaper for painting is produced in rolls 1 meter wide and 25 meters long. However, this is not a dogma, and you can meet other standards, both in width and length of the sheet (the length often depends on the density of the wallpaper).
When calculating, you must first calculate the required number of solid sheets, from floor to ceiling. Knowing the length of such a sheet, you can determine how many pieces you get from one roll. That is, it will immediately be clear how many rolls will be required to cut such sheets. Yes, it happens that quite long fragments remain, the length of which is not enough to the whole sheet. It's okay - these leftovers will go to pasting areas of lower height, for example, above doors, above and below windows.
Everything is quite simple, if the pattern on the wallpaper does not require alignment, the possible displacement of the pattern is minimal - for example, some kind of "herringbone" or "rough woven canvas", where the up-down correction is only a few millimeters, and this does not affect the reference point when sheet cutting. The allowances made for such an adjustment will be quite enough.

However, if the pattern is quite large and needs to be aligned on adjacent sheets to be glued, this may also affect the number of sheets from one roll. Usually, on the packaging of wallpaper rolls, pictograms indicate whether the pattern needs to be matched. Moreover, this combination can also be different.

The table below shows the options:

Pictogram on the packaging	What does the pictogram mean	The specifics of cutting a roll into sheets
	Wallpapering does not require any alignment of the pattern.	Any canvas is measured and cut off from a completely arbitrary point of the wallpaper.
	The drawing does not require alignment, but with each subsequent sheet changes direction by 180º.	Similarly
	The pattern requires alignment, but at the same time it has a common horizontal orientation, that is, no vertical offset is required.	Each canvas is cut from the same point of the drawing.
	The pattern requires alignment, and in addition, it has a diagonal orientation, and the canvases are shifted vertically by a certain amount	The upper edge of each next canvas is shifted relative to the previous one by a certain amount.
	The pictogram indicates the total height of the picture (in fact, its step) in centimeters, - his rapport. The denominator of the fraction can show the amount of displacement of each successive canvas.	Similarly

So, if the drawing requires alignment, it is also necessary to take into account the amount of rapport in the calculations. And yes, it may turn out that this circumstance will reduce the number of whole sheets obtained from the roll - short trimmings are added (in the most unfavorable case, equal to almost the full height of the rapport).

The online store "STENA.COM" sells glass wall papers and durable finishing fiberglass. The catalog contains products of the best European brands - VITRULAN, Brattendorf, Wellton. As a direct distributor, our company guarantees the originality of all fiberglass finishing materials and sells them at a customer-oriented price.

We supply glass wall papers in securely sealed rolls - in bulk and in small batches. Premium-class fiberglass materials from our store are produced on high-tech equipment from safe for health, non-toxic raw materials and meet strict European quality criteria. With our wallpaper, you can create a stylish, eco-friendly interior in a minimum of time, which, taking into account all the costs, will be cheap.

The composition and technology of wallpaper production

The wallpapers that are sold in our store are made from natural raw materials. To make fiberglass threads, quartz sand, limestone, dolomite rocks are sintered at a temperature of at least + 1300 ° C, and then yarn is spun from them, stretching to the desired fineness. From the "glass" threads on the machines weave a flexible fabric - smooth or with a noticeable textured weave.

The resulting wallpaper can be used as a finishing wall covering in any premises, including children's rooms, hospitals, preschools, administrative institutions, entertainment centers. Its feature is the ability to paint the finished finish up to twenty times, changing and “refreshing” the interior. Fiberglass and other materials from which wallpaper is made are hypoallergenic and non-toxic. They have a pleasant to the touch surface, which perfectly resists abrasion and mechanical stress.

Other advantages of fiberglass finishing materials:

long service life - you can buy German products with a service life of up to 25-30 years from us;
ease of use - we supply European glass wallpapers with an adhesive Aqua layer, it is enough to wet them, and they will firmly attach to the walls, the finish will be inexpensive, and the repair will be completed quickly;
complete fire safety (class KM1) - like fiberglass, wallpaper does not support combustion, does not emit smoke or hazardous volatile compounds when heated;
vapor permeability - the fiberglass cloth is ventilated, microorganisms or moisture do not accumulate under it, a healthy microclimate is created in the room;
ample opportunities for design - from us you can buy a finish for painting, with or without a pattern, with a colored surface;
moisture resistance (wallpaper can be washed), reinforcing properties, flexible cost, etc.

How to choose fiberglass wallpaper

On the website "WALL.COM" you can buy all types of glass wall papers. For public spaces, it is recommended to apply latex or acrylic paint to the canvas, or choose high-density rolls. For pasting the ceiling, you will need thin glass wallpaper - smooth or with a neutral texture (“rain”, “herringbone”) and without a pattern. Walls that have cracks are recommended to be finished with a dense canvas to strengthen them. The texture may be more "noticeable" - for example, "gunny".

Our company will provide advice on the choice of materials and quickly send an order from any number of rolls. We have the best price for materials for 1 m2 and free delivery in Moscow and the Moscow region when buying more than 50,000 rubles.

Currently, the market offers a variety of materials for wall decoration. You can opt for paint, plaster, tiles, wallpaper. One of the modern coatings that deserves attention is glass. They have a long service life, are ideal for painting, are presented in a wide range of colors and types and are very practical to use. More and more buyers opt for them.

Peculiarities

Glass fiber is a decorative wall covering, which is based on special glass. It is heated to high temperatures, and in this state the fibers are drawn to form yarn, which can be of different thicknesses and types. The yarn is then woven into fabric.

Fiberglass wallpaper has a texture. Their front side looks like decorative weaving, which can be of various types: rhombuses, leaves, geometric shapes, abstract lines, flowers.

Fiberglass wallpapers are suitable for pasting various surfaces: concrete, plastic, metal, wood, plasterboard, brick, chipboard. The wall is pre-prepared - primed. If there are gaps, they must be sealed.

Thanks to glass fibers, such wallpapers last 20-30 years with proper operation and care. They can be painted several times (up to 6 times) without compromising their appearance.

Currently, manufacturers are trying to produce fiberglass wallpapers with new features, such as magnetic or additional sound absorption.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any finishing coating, cullet has a number of disadvantages and advantages that must be analyzed before making a choice in the store.

The benefits include several characteristics.

Strength. The material does not tear, does not deform, does not scratch. In addition, it is able to withstand wet cleaning, including with the use of chemical cleaners. It is believed that this is the most durable wall covering that exists today.
Improving the microclimate in the room. The structure of the wallpaper resembles a knitted product - it consists of loops, which allows water vapor to move freely between them. Thanks to this, dust is not attracted to the wallpaper, and static electricity does not accumulate.

Environmental friendliness, safety for others. The basis of the coating is glass, which does not harm people and does not allow dangerous microorganisms to multiply. Such wallpapers are an excellent prevention of the occurrence of fungus or mold, so fiberglass is not harmful to the health of others, suitable for decorating rooms for children and people prone to allergies.
Resistance to mechanical damage. The canvas is not deformed in contact with furniture, human hands. If it becomes necessary to replace a separate fragment, this can be done without difficulty; horizontal gluing can be used with a glass cloth.
Fire resistance. Thanks to the glass in the composition of the material, the wallpaper does not burn and does not emit harmful substances in contact with fire.

Ease of wall hanging. No special skills are required when working with fiberglass wallpaper. They are easy to stick on your own without inviting a specialist.
Long service life. With proper care and maintenance, wallpaper can last up to 30 years.
Offered in a wide range variety of colors, textures, patterns.

Other features can be mentioned as disadvantages of fiberglass cloth.

Price. The price of a canvas can reach large sizes, depending on the complexity of the texture and image.
In the process of gluing walls, it is necessary to use special protective clothing. Wallpaper microparticles, when in contact with the skin, can cause severe irritation and allergies.
To paint a wall covered with glass cloth, a large amount of paint is needed due to the high degree of absorbency of the wallpaper.

When applying several layers of paint and glue, the wallpaper may begin to peel off the wall under the influence of gravity.
With each new layer of paint, the texture and relief of the wallpaper is lost.
If the paint is not properly selected, the wallpaper can be difficult to wet clean.
Wallpaper is difficult to remove from the walls. With subsequent repairs, you need to make a lot of effort to prepare the wall for a new coating.
To work with them, a perfectly flat wall is required, since the fiberglass does not bend well and cannot take any shape.

Despite a few disadvantages, cullet is one of the most popular types of material for wall decoration both in Russia and in European countries.

Kinds

Depending on various criteria, cullets can be of different types.

Texture

Smooth. The wallpaper is a "cobweb" (fiberglass). They are the perfect surface for painting. In addition, the "cobweb" can smooth out small cracks and bumps on the wall. It combines reinforcing and decorative function.
Embossed. Such material has a more porous structure, high weight and density. It is less prone to stretching and deformation and is well suited for the final completion of wall decoration.

Quality

First grade. They are of high quality, long service life, very dense - from 100 g/sq. m. The price of such material is high.
Second grade. The quality is average, during operation they can behave unpredictably. If you choose products of well-known foreign brands, the wallpaper will be of a fairly high quality. The second grade will only indicate a non-standard length of the canvas.
Economy grade. Wallpaper of poor quality, with a short service life and low density. Despite this, they are the most popular option among buyers due to their affordable cost.

Number of layers

Single-layer and double-layer, consisting of a decorative layer and a substrate.

How to use

Fiberglass wallpaper and "spider web" for further painting. The canvas has a white or light color and is intended for further processing. They are an excellent option for ceiling decoration. For walls, such wallpapers are used only as a draft version.

Fiberglass, which requires further puttying. Suitable for uneven surfaces.

Glass fiber in various colors that do not require further staining.

Colour

Multi-colored and white or light with a slight tint. The latter are usually used for painting.

Picture

Complicated. Made on a jacquard loom.
Textured. Made on a loom.

moisture resistance

1 degree. The material is not very durable. Only dry cleaning with a suede cloth can be used. Marked with one wave.
2 degrees. The average degree of moisture resistance, tolerate cleaning with a slightly damp cloth, are marked with two waves.
3 degrees. High degree of resistance to moisture. Wet cleaning can be applied to them, including the use of chemicals. Marked with three waves. If a brush is added to the marking, the wallpaper can be brushed. This is the highest degree of strength and moisture resistance of wallpaper.

Compound

For the manufacture of fiberglass, only natural materials are used, so the finished wallpaper does not emit harmful substances and has a long service life. In addition to glass, the composition of the canvas includes dolomite, soda, clay, quartz sand and lime.

First, all components are molded into briquettes, which are subsequently stretched into threads under the influence of high temperature. Fabric is woven from threads on looms. Then the canvas is impregnated with a special solution, which is based on modified starch. Thanks to this impregnation, the wallpaper first holds its shape before being glued, and then, mixing with glue and paint, it is firmly fixed on the surface.

After that, all fiberglass wallpapers are thoroughly tested for compliance with GOST R 52805-2007 standards.

Specifications

All characteristics of the fiberglass fabric meet the highest requirements.

Environmental friendliness. All cullets undergo quality control, the concentration of harmful substances in their composition should not exceed the permissible limits, according to the SanPiN of the Russian Federation.
Density. The higher this indicator, the stronger the canvas, and the longer it will last. Good wallpapers have a high density - from 100 g / sq. m. They are durable and can tolerate several paints. Wallpapers of lower density are not so durable. They are not recommended to be chosen for residential premises, since often the canvas has a marriage - threads that have broken out of weaving, a pattern that has gone astray.
The size. A standard roll has a width of 1 m and a length of 25-50 m.

Whiteness must be at least 70%.
Vapor permeability. This indicator must be measured by the manufacturer and indicated on the packaging.
edge parallelism. The longitudinal edges of the wallpaper should be parallel to each other. The deviation cannot be more than 1cm.
Integrity. The canvas cannot consist of composite fragments, it must be solid.
Cloth winding. The material must be wound tightly and the protrusion must not exceed 1% of the roll width. The front side should be wound outward.
The presence of mechanical damage. The material must not have tears, wrinkles or other damage.

Combustibility, flammability, toxicity in contact with fire, smoke formation. These indicators should not exceed the norms established by GOST 32044, 30402, 12.1.044.
Impregnation with a special composition. Unimpregnated areas should not exceed 3 cm.
Marking. All wallpapers must be marked in accordance with the requirements in a form accessible to consumers.
Water resistance.
Strength and resistance to mechanical stress.

Color solutions

In order to decide on the color of the wallpaper, first of all, you need to be guided by your own taste preferences.

However, there are a few general tips to help you make your choice.

It is not recommended to choose too bright colors for staining. They quickly get bored, can cause irritation, and will interfere with rest and relaxation. It is better to give preference to neutral, calmer tones.
If you want to highlight the walls in an original way, add bright colors to the interior, it is better to highlight them with separate elements, for example, bright drawings on a neutral general background of wallpaper. In this way, you can achieve the originality of the room, as well as make it visually larger.
It is important to pay attention to the combination of wallpaper with furniture in the room. They should complement each other in color, patterns and style.

If you plan to apply drawings to glass wallpaper, you need to observe harmonious proportions depending on the size of the room. Large details contribute to the visual reduction of space, which is inappropriate in small rooms. A small pattern, on the contrary, is suitable for a small room and will help make it more spacious.
It is important to keep in mind what purpose the room itself has, and how harmoniously wallpaper in one color or another will look in it. For the kitchen, colors should not be too bright, easily soiled, gloomy. If it has enough natural light, you can choose cold shades: green, blue, gray. If you need to add light to the kitchen, it is better to give preference to warm colors: yellow, pink, orange.

For living rooms, shades found in wildlife are suitable: green, pink, yellow. To give originality, you can use stencils to add color patterns to the walls to taste. For bedrooms, calm tones are suitable that will help you relax and unwind: beige, blue, light green, pink.
With the help of various textures and colors, you can highlight one of the walls, divide the room into zones. An interesting solution is the choice for different walls of the same pattern, but different in size.

Textures and patterns

Glass fiber can have a different texture. The most common include the following.

"Herringbone"- a classic pattern, suitable for decorating any room, it can be of different sizes. A large "herringbone" will be an excellent option for a spacious room.
"Rhombus". Suitable for connoisseurs of geometric shapes and straight lines. Such a pattern will organically fit into the interior of the kitchen, dining room, corridor.

"Gunny". Wallpapers have the same relief on both sides and can be hung on horizontal and vertical surfaces. There are small, medium and large "gunny". This texture, in addition to decorative, also performs reinforcing functions. This option is very popular in office space.
"Spider line"- classic, chaotic, abstract pattern. When the paint is applied, the texture becomes almost imperceptible, but not smooth, which makes it ideal for decorating the ceiling. Wallpaper with this pattern does not need to be adjusted.

There are also exclusive models with an unusual texture.

Crepe pattern. The pattern resembles jacquard weaving with a chaotically located fine texture. If a layer of paint is applied to the wallpaper, visually they resemble relief plaster, which creates a play of chiaroscuro on the surface.
"Papyrus". Outwardly, it resembles ancient paper with ornaments, creates a unique atmosphere of comfort.

Stripes. These include patterns "Empire", "Modern" and "Stripe". All of them are a beautiful intersection of stripes. "Stripe" is suitable for original people who love a unique interior. The pattern is an alternation of small and large stripes.
"Vertical". The texture is unobtrusive, restrained. Such wallpapers can be chosen for a room of any size and purpose.
"Deryuzhka". Such a pattern will organically fit into the country style, chalet, suitable for a house in a summer cottage. The large relief resembles natural bamboo or linen weaving, like in mats. Thanks to this, a comfortable and cozy atmosphere is created in the room.

In addition to the patterns listed above, there are many more options offered by manufacturers: “chess” and “quadro”, which are a combination of squares, “polka dots”, suitable for rooms with children, “diagonal”, used in rooms where you want to visually adjust the geometry of space.

The drawing can be different in size, which gives a variety for creative ideas. When purchasing wallpaper for painting, it must be borne in mind that with each new layer of paint, the texture will gradually lose its relief, so it is more practical to choose a pronounced, deep texture.

With the help of various techniques for painting glass-woven wallpaper, you can diversify the interior, make it original.

The use of borders. With the help of them, you can divide the surface into several parts. The texture may be the same, or it may differ on different sides of the border. After gluing the fiberglass wallpaper on the wall, without waiting for it to dry, you can proceed to the next step. A strip is cut out on the canvas, which will correspond to the future border. The remaining canvas on both sides of this strip is painted in two layers. An interesting solution is the use of contrasting colors. After the paint has dried, a border is glued to the designated place.

Using stencils. With their help, you can create any drawings and patterns on the wall. A stencil is applied to the already painted wallpaper, its borders are fixed with masking tape. Then the paint is carefully applied - so that it does not flow under the adhesive tape. Then the wallpaper is painted again, and after the paint layer dries, the adhesive tape is removed. The finished ornament can be additionally decorated or supplemented with another ornament using a different stencil. In this way, you can create patterns that are dispersed over the entire surface of the wall, or limit yourself to a single pattern.

Squeegee staining. It creates the effect of a fabric surface. To begin with, the glass fabric is painted with a base color, on top of which a paint and varnish coating of the same color range is applied with a rubber or plastic spatula. Such staining can be carried out with a water-based varnish or varnish with a metallic effect. After the top layer dries, use a damp sponge to remove its excess.

Azure coloring. To do this, first a base coat of paint is applied in the form of a varnish from a mixture of contrasting colors with decorative splashes of white. After this layer has dried, azure is applied. For this, a special brush is used. The movements during the application of paint should be short, in the transverse direction. After 20 minutes, using a rubber spatula, the flakes must be evenly distributed on the canvas. A brighter effect can be achieved by applying another layer of azure.

Product overview of popular brands

Based on feedback from satisfied customers, there are several leaders among glass fabric wallpaper manufacturers in today's market, which produce quality products and are the most popular with consumers.

Welton. The Swedish company is a team of professionals, one of the long-standing leaders in the production of glass. Products of this brand can be found in all developed countries of the world. In addition to wallpaper, the range of this brand includes all related products for their gluing. Glass fiber is represented by three collections: Classic, Optima, Decor. The first option is manufactured at a factory in Sweden and can have a variety of textures, densities, and roll lengths. The second and third options are produced at a factory in China and have a lower cost.

Vitrulan. A German company that initially appeared on the market as a manufacturer of glass, and then glass wool. Currently, the plant produces high quality glass wall papers and offers a wide selection of various collections for every taste.

Nortex - Russia. The company has factories in China and the Czech Republic. Products are represented by a wide selection and are distinguished by affordable prices suitable for a Russian buyer.

Tassoglass - America. Quality products, suitable for the price of middle-class people.

X Glass - Russia, the plant is located in Finland and offers products of average cost.

Bau Master, Waltex, Veterman, Mermet - China. Wallpapers are of good quality and inexpensive prices.

How to choose?

When deciding which wallpaper to purchase, you can be guided by a few tips.

The main indicator of the quality of glass fiber is their density. You need to be careful, because sometimes unscrupulous manufacturers can add starch impregnation to increase this indicator. It is almost impossible to determine this at first glance, because the wallpaper is packed in rolls. This can become noticeable only at the gluing stage, when glue is applied and the starch layer dissolves. Therefore, it is better to give preference to well-known brands.
Texture. This indicator can also be artificially changed. Some manufacturers fluff the threads, which makes the texture more voluminous. This is detected only in the process of gluing the canvas to the surface, when excess air is expelled with a spatula.

You can determine in advance whether the material meets the declared characteristics. To do this, you can take a small piece of wallpaper as a sample, stick it on the wall, paint it and see if its properties have changed.
When choosing a paint, you need to understand how often the surface will be exposed to impacts, how often cleaning will be carried out. It is better to give preference to latex glossy and semi-gloss paints. In rooms where high traffic is typical for people, it is better to choose a paint with a waterproof effect that will not wear out.
When choosing wallpaper for the ceiling, it is better to give preference to the cobweb, which has no relief and texture. In this case, you do not need to customize the pattern. In addition, fiberglass has reinforcing properties, which will make the surface perfectly flat.

For the ceiling, you can choose the material of the second grade. Such cullets are lighter in weight, which will simplify the procedure for gluing them, and the ceiling is not subjected to frequent mechanical stress and rarely gets dirty, allowing you to save on material. For walls, first-class wallpapers with the best quality characteristics are better suited. To determine the type of wallpaper, you need to pay attention to how many meters per roll. If 15 is second grade wallpaper, if 50 is first grade.
Fiberglass wallpaper can be chosen for any room. Due to their properties of strength, durability, resistance to mechanical stress, they are suitable for rooms with high traffic of people: for a hallway, a nursery or any other room. Resistance to frequent wet cleaning, including with the use of chemicals, makes them an ideal coating for kitchen and bathroom walls, and non-combustibility and non-toxicity allows them to be used as a decorative coating for the stove.

To determine how much material is needed, you need to know the size of the surface in length and width. In addition, it must be borne in mind that 5-10 cm of allowance for each cut canvas will be required to join the pattern.

If the length of the whole roll is 50 m, and the height of the ceilings is 2.5 m, you need to calculate that about 2 additional meters will take each roll for allowances.

Instructions for use

Fiberglass wallpaper can be used to paste over wooden, metal, concrete and brick surfaces, as well as plasterboard and chipboard walls.

You need to glue the wallpaper, observing the order of the main steps.

Surface preparation. Large cracks and irregularities must be repaired. To do this, the wall is puttied and primed with a weak adhesive solution.
Applying adhesive directly to the wall, not to the wallpaper. Glue is selected special. Its basis is starch and PVA, and the consistency should be thick.

Wallpaper pasting. This is done end-to-end. It is important to observe the alignment of the pattern. To do this, cutting off the desired length from the roll, you need to make an allowance of about 5 cm to fit the canvas. If cullets with a matting or cobweb texture are used, allowances are not required. When working with fiberglass wallpaper, horizontal joints are allowed, which can be resorted to in the presence of incorrectly cut pieces or residues from rolls. To determine which side is the front (the texture of the wallpaper is the same on both sides), many factories designate it with a gray stripe.
Application of paint (if necessary) in two layers two days after gluing. The time between applying layers is at least 12 hours.

It is important to ensure that there is no excess paint and glue, as excessive weight of the wallpaper can peel off the wall. To do this, you can cover the wallpaper with a layer of diluted glue before applying the paint. So the canvas will not absorb excess paint.

after painting, it is necessary to allow the wallpaper to dry, protecting them from sunlight and drafts for this time;
for coloring, it is better to choose a roller with a high pile, so that the pronounced relief is well dyed, although the “cobweb” or “matting” can also be painted over with an ordinary roller;
staining is best done only in natural light;
to paint the wallpaper near the baseboard or other details, you can use a small brush;
in the process of wallpapering, it is better that the temperature in the room is 18-25 degrees, and the humidity is about 79%.

Beautiful examples in the interior

Currently, glass fiber is increasingly being used to repair houses and apartments. With their help, you can ennoble any room, give it uniqueness and originality, using safe and high-quality material.

Glass fiber can be pastel shades, which will pacify and soothe, but can also be a bright accent for the entire interior.

Glass fabric wallpaper for painting has become a popular finishing material. They paste over the walls of public spaces and private apartments. This is due to the high technical characteristics of glass and a number of advantages over other wall coverings and other types of wallpaper.

Specifications

Fiberglass wallpaper is a fabric woven from fiberglass, which is treated with a special composition to give rigidity to the structure. At the same time, it is important that the material of manufacture is not dangerous for human skin: the fibers from the fused glass fiber mass have even flexible edges, do not crumble and do not enter the respiratory tract. Glass cloth wallpaper for painting looks very similar to textile, but has more advantageous characteristics of use.

The following figure comparing textile and glass wallpapers is an outdated stereotype, glass fabric wallpapers can be of any texture, the same as analogues from any other material.

Advantages of fiberglass for painting:

non-combustibility - the wallpaper does not burn, does not support combustion, does not emit harmful substances when heated. In public places, they glue the walls of evacuation passages;
non-toxic - the natural composition of fiberglass and impregnation does not emit any reagents, does not cause allergies;
wear resistance - glass fibers are not subject to scratching even when force is applied;
durability - wallpaper for painting is repeatedly painted, does not turn yellow, does not lose its properties;
not static - glass is not electrified and does not attract dust;
breathable - the porous structure of fiberglass and natural materials for raw materials allow the surface of the walls to breathe, which eliminates dampness and mold;
are painted up to 20 times without losing the pattern, thanks to the good relief of the canvas - a new wall design can be created as often as you want.

Advice! To preserve the properties, glass cloth wallpaper should be painted with the appropriate paint. Water-dispersion paints are ideal for this, and for the expressiveness of the picture, a category is used specifically for textured wallpapers, there is also a category of paints specifically for glass wallpapers.

Fiberglass is also made from fiberglass, but differs in the production process: it is made by pressing the finest glass threads. It has the same properties, but it is without a decorative pattern, the density is less. Therefore, it is rarely used as a finishing layer - it usually acts as a reinforcing layer before decorative plaster or finishing putty.

Its main function is to protect the surface from the appearance of cracks during shrinkage of the house. Fiberglass can be used without puttying, immediately for painting. This results in a wall with the following relief.

If you choose between fiberglass and glass wallpaper, you should take into account not only the desired result, but also the size of possible cracks. Fiberglass cannot cope with large errors due to its very thin texture. Comparison of different types of wallpaper for painting on a wall with a hole in it in the following figure. The advantage of fiberglass wallpaper is obvious, fiberglass is not much inferior, but ordinary wallpaper is incomparably behind in terms of strength and flexibility.

Attention! The myth about the dangers of glass fiber has been dispelled. When it is cut, the impregnation crumbles, not the fiberglass threads. The glass fiber production technology guarantees no small sharp particles, only whole flexible safe fibers.

How to choose

When choosing glass wallpaper, it is worth considering the density indicators indicated on the packaging. It means how resistant to flattening the relief is. On the showcase and wallpaper already glued to the wall can look completely different. Therefore, we recommend that you look at the glued sample in the store or ask for a piece of the sample to take home for experiments. In good building markets there is always a stand with painted samples of fiberglass wallpaper.

When choosing a manufacturer, you should give preference to well-known brands; if you want to buy high-quality material, it is not advisable to save. Moreover, fiberglass wallpaper will serve for many years. The integrity of the packaging guarantees the preservation of the texture. The presence of side plugs is especially important, which protect the edges from deformation. Smooth versions of fiberglass wallpaper for painting are usually chosen for the ceiling, and more embossed ones for the walls.

How to glue

To glue glass wallpaper for painting, first you need to level the surface of the walls, wait a day for the plaster to dry. Then prime the walls for better wallpaper adhesion and glue savings. After priming, a special glue for glass wall paper is applied to the walls, it has special adhesive properties, it can be in the form of a powder or a ready-made mixture. When buying a ready-made mixture, the possibility of improper preparation of the solution is excluded, it can be stored for a long time after opening the package and retains its properties even after freezing and thawing. But the mass made from powder cannot be stored; it is easy to violate the required ratio of water and mixture.

When unwinding and gluing a roll of fiberglass wallpaper for painting, you need to remember that the front side always looks inward. Responsible manufacturers mark the wrong side with a gray or blue stripe. It is convenient for someone to first cut pieces of wallpaper of the required size, and for professionals it is more convenient and faster to glue immediately, unwinding and gluing from a roll, cutting on the spot.

Fiberglass wallpaper for painting is a thick material, glued end-to-end, without overlap, otherwise visible stripes-connections are formed. During the day, glued wallpaper should be protected from drafts and direct sunlight. If some part of the wallpaper is swollen, it is necessary to remove the entire canvas and re-paste. Not noticing such a defect in time, you can ruin the entire repair: the glass wall papers are very firmly connected to the wall, creating an almost unified whole, and it is already impossible to peel them off in a day.

Fiberglass is glued in the same way, but with an overlap, as it is thin. When swelling, glue is applied to the area and rubbed-smeared with a spatula to the edges. Particular attention should be paid to the corners of the room: there should not be voids here.

Important! So that the cullet does not fall from the weight of its weight, the base for them must be strong and well prepared. For this, a deep penetration primer is used, which strengthens the wall and improves its adhesive properties. A primer with a light pink tint allows you to evenly impregnate the entire wall, leaving no unpainted areas. Colored glue is convenient the same.

Useful video instructions for gluing fiberglass wallpaper for painting at the link:

How to paint

After the glue has completely dried, a primer or highly diluted wallpaper paste is applied to the wallpaper. Dilution instructions are on the package, each manufacturer has its own recommendations. This is necessary to create a single durable layer. Then the wallpaper is covered with a special paint that matches the characteristics of the glass. Again, it is not advisable to save on paint: why buy expensive material, cover it with cheap material and lose all its advantageous characteristics. Properly selected paint is the key to the durability of wallpaper for painting.

Fiberglass wallpapers for painting require the use of high-quality paint, otherwise all their properties under cheap paint do not matter. The paint must be: washable, latex, fireproof. These indicators correspond to water-dispersion paints, which are produced in white, medium whiteness and transparent - for ease of coloring. It is important that the painting of fiberglass wallpaper is successful:

You can repaint glass wall papers as often as you want, but the relief of the pattern will be less and less each time.

Painting fiberglass without subsequent puttying is possible if you are satisfied with a cobweb pattern that is not decorative. Usually, after all, there is a stage of puttying - leveling the surface for painting, and the paint on the prepared surface will lie evenly.

Attention! In hardware stores there is a service of hardware tinting paint. This is very convenient, since the buyer chooses a color, and the program calculates how much and what color is needed to get it. At home, it is difficult to obtain the desired color by tinting, but even if it succeeds, it is even more difficult to repeat it.

wallpaper texture

The most common drawings of glass wallpaper for painting:

matting;
rhombus;
vertical;
zigzag;
herringbone;
diagonal;
circles and more.

Manufacturers of fiberglass wallpapers even offer the opportunity to create your own exclusive version of the pattern, which will be made to order.

Glass fiber for painting is only at first glance a monotonous and boring material; only the simplest common options are presented in stores. And wallpapers with a more interesting texture can be found through online stores or ask for custom-made options in ordinary stores. But even a simple drawing with competent painting by professionals can create an amazing interior. The photo shows a variant of painting fiberglass wallpaper:

Room design

Thanks to their high usage characteristics, glass wall papers for painting are suitable for any room. With the help of them you can create a unique interior. The material is appropriate in the bedroom, and in the hall, and in the corridor, and even in the bathroom.

The living room or bedroom in pink, blue tones is very gentle and calm. In this way, you can paint the fiberglass wall and the corridor, and even the bath. The textured surface of glass fiber creates comfort in any cold room.

Discreet modern design creates the next option. Wall painting in soothing colors and unobtrusive patterns emphasize stylish furniture. These wallpapers are similar to gossamer fiberglass, but have a more expressive relief.

Artistic paintings will decorate any interior, they look most harmoniously on glass wall paper with a smooth pattern.

The yellow bathroom, dressed in paintable fiberglass wallpaper, is very sunny: warm and cozy. Modern wall material allows the room to breathe, mold does not form, and a feeling of comfort is created, as from fabric wallpaper.

Interesting decorative techniques for painting fiberglass wallpapers are presented in the video:

Fiberglass wallpaper for painting is a modern material that meets all safety requirements, which is why it is very popular. Their use is not limited by high technical characteristics, they can be used on any surface, in any conditions. The competition in the market is so high that the manufacturer is ready to create any custom design. But even without it, you can create a unique atmosphere with the help of painting.

Detailed information about glass fabric wallpaper for painting from the leading manufacturers of this material at the link:

Today we will talk about glass. You will learn what types there are, how to use them correctly, about the pros and cons of this decorative coating. And you will also see a photo selection in the interior of different rooms.

What is glass fiber?

Glass fiber is a decorative wall covering, which is made of special glass.

A special material is heated to the highest temperature, and while the glass is still warm, its fibers are drawn to make yarn.
Drawn yarn can be of different types and have their own thickness.
The resulting material will then be used to create fabric. The front side of fiberglass wallpaper is indistinguishable from decorative weaving, which is performed using different techniques.

Glass fiber is perfect for pasting any surfaces, such as: concrete, plastic, metal, wood, drywall, brick and chipboard. Before applying the wallpaper, you should close up the cracks and cover the wall with a primer. Thanks to glass fibers, the life of the wallpaper is at least 15 years, and if properly cared for - 30 years. If you get tired of the color of the canvas, you can always change it with paint without harming the appearance.

Most often, these wallpapers are used for painting.

Compound

Fiberglass is made only from natural materials that do not emit harmful substances.

The composition of such wallpapers includes the following components:

glass,
quartz sand,
clay,
dolomite,
lime,
soda.

At the initial stage, all components must be placed in briquettes, which, when heated, will melt and stretch into threads of the required thickness. In order to weave a fabric from the threads, special equipment is needed. The final step is to cover the wallpaper with a special solution, which consists of modified starch.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of this finishing coating include:

Strength. Glass fiber is distinguished by its high strength from other finishing coatings. They do not tear, scratch or deform. It is worth noting that the material tolerates the effects of all chemicals during wet cleaning.

Favorable microclimate. The structure of the wallpaper consists of small loops that help water vapor to easily move between them. This "knitted product" does not attract dust and prevents the accumulation of static electricity.
Environmental friendliness. This finishing coating consists of a special type of glass that is safe for others, and it also does not allow harmful microorganisms to multiply.
Sustainability. The coating is not prone to mechanical damage. It does not deform when in contact with hands or in contact with furniture. If necessary, you can replace the damaged fragment using horizontal gluing.
Ease of pasting. In order to paste over the walls with fiberglass wallpaper, you do not need to have special skills.
fire safety. Resistant to high temperatures.

To the disadvantages:

Price. Depending on the image and texture, the cost of such a canvas may be overpriced.
Specialist. clothes. For repair work, you will need to purchase special protective clothing. This is necessary so that when pasting the walls, microparticles of glass fiber do not get on you, which can lead to irritation or allergies.

Paint costs. Fiberglass wallpapers are highly absorbent, so you will need a lot of paint to paint a wall.

Kinds

Based on various criteria, glass fiber can be divided into several types.

Texture

Smooth texture is an ideal surface for painting. In this case, the wallpaper is a kind of cobweb that will smooth out all the existing cracks and bumps on the wall. Such a surface is multifunctional.

embossed texture is a porous heavy structure with high density. Wallpapers with this texture are designed for finishing walls, and they do not deform or stretch.

Glass fiber - Paris Lux 10

Fiberglass - Sydney Lux 4 Luxury BauTex

Popular drawings that can be found:

cobweb;

matting;

rhombus;

herringbone;

Quality

According to the quality of glass fiber can be divided into three grades:

first;
second;
Economy class.

The coating of the first grade has high quality and long service life. The density of the wallpaper is about 120 g/sq.m. Accordingly, the cost of such a decorative coating will be high.

Wallpaper of the second grade can behave unpredictably in everyday life. The average quality of the coating will be noticeable only in a non-standard length of the canvas. Some foreign manufacturers of second-class glass wallpaper produce canvases of fairly high quality.

The wallpaper of the last, economy class, does not differ in good quality, long service life, density. However, due to its low price, such coverage is very popular.

Number of layers

Fiberglass coating according to the number of layers can be divided into:

single layer;

two-layer;

decorative layer and backing.

Color solution

White is most often used for painting.

Color options are used for self-cladding. There are a large number of colors on the market today.

Popular brands of glass

Today, the following brands are very popular:

Vitrulan. Quality German wallpapers that offer a large selection of different collections.

Welton. Natural wallpaper with designer line. Produced by Alaksar group of companies. Production: Germany, Sweden, Finland.

Nortex. They are classic options with matting, herringbone, rhombus, etc. They are produced in Russia, part of the technological process is concentrated in China.