Glazing trim: pros and cons, types, how to glue and paint, care

Glass fiber has many advantages over other finishing materials. Glass cloth canvases have a natural composition, which means it is safe for all residents of the house. High indicators of strength, moisture resistance and fire resistance are ahead of other types of wallpaper coatings. The material is not afraid of sunlight and temperature fluctuations, which allows you to arrange not only an apartment, but also a balcony or loggia, and the possibility of repeated repainting, if desired, can easily change the situation.

What is glass fiber?

Glass fiber is a finishing material for walls consisting of impregnated fiberglass. The surface has a relief pattern. Glass cloth wallpapers are made from glass blanks that melt under high temperature and stretch fibers. Of these, threads are subsequently created, and after linen or fiberglass weaving. Later the surface is covered with an impregnation for the stability of the material.

Composition

Glass cloth wallpaper consists of natural materials: soda, clay, limestone, quartz sand. To transform from blanks into fiberglass, only a high temperature is needed, reaching 1200 degrees. The basis of the impregnation, which is applied upon completion of the work for the durability of the material, is modified starch.

Specifications

Types of glass cloth wallpaper

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Glass fiber has two main types of texture, smooth and embossed. Different types of wallpapers can perform different functions.

Smooth

Smooth glass cloth wallpapers are otherwise called cobwebs or glass flizelin. This is due to visual similarity. In addition to the aesthetic function, smooth glass wall mills perform more practical, namely, they are used to strengthen and align the walls or ceiling. Smooth glass wallpaper will be a good option for the ceiling, the surface is smooth and even.

Relief

Another name is traditional glass wall paper. A material with a higher density than smooth wallpaper. The surface has a distinct relief, forming some kind of ornament or pattern. This type of glass cloth wallpaper is suitable for the final wall decoration.

Gunny

The type of texture has the name of the fabric, which is distinguished by a unique and recognizable way of weaving the threads, visually the surface of the cullet looks like a cloth of fabric. Weaving can be small, medium and large.

Rhombus

Weaving glass cloth canvas forms a diamond pattern along the entire length of the canvas. The pattern can be with equal or different in size figures. Diamonds also distinguish large, medium and small. Visually, the wall covering is similar to jacquard.

Herringbone

Glass cloth has a zigzag pattern along the entire length. Like other types, the pattern can have a different size. Small ornament is suitable for decoration of small rooms, such as a corridor.

Under the order

Today, in addition to the usual patterns, glass wallpaper is made with other patterns, in production it is also possible to make an individual order for a unique weaving according to an individual sketch.

By quality

The quality of glass fiber depends on their density, the higher it is, the stronger the material and the longer its service life.

By color

For painting

Glass fabric wallpaper for painting are made in neutral colors, most often it is white or beige. This background allows you to apply to the surface of any shade without distorting it.

Colored

Colored glass cloth wallpaper is not designed for painting, paint is added during production. This type of finish is suitable for a room that does not require regular updates.

The photo shows a dining room in a classic style. The decoration is made of glass wallpaper in orange tones.

Water resistant

When producing on rolls or packaging, the degree of water resistance of glass fabric wallpaper is indicated. The designation has the form of waves. The more waves, the higher the resistance of the material.

1 wave

Glass fiber bad contact with water. The surface can be washed with a slightly damp, soft cloth or suede.

2 waves

They denote the average degree of moisture resistance of the glass cloth cloth, the material is better tolerated by contact with water. The surface can be washed with a cloth or a soft sponge and water or soap solution.

3 waves

The icon in three waves means a high degree of moisture resistance of glass fiber. With the care allowed the use of non-abrasive detergents.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any material, glass cloth wallpaper has a number of advantages and disadvantages over other finishing materials. Given all the nuances, you can easily decide on the relevance of this type of wallpaper for a particular room.

In the photo infographics about the advantages of glass

How to glue on the wall?

What glue to choose?

For glass cloth wallpaper, you need to use special glue, liquids for ordinary paper wallpaper will not work, they will simply be ineffective, as they will not withstand the weight of glass fiber. Today, the construction presents a large selection of glue intended for gluing glass wallpaper from a number of manufacturers, such as Oscar, Quelyd or Kleo. Their composition takes into account the peculiarities of the glass cloth material, mixtures can be purchased in a ready or dry form.

Which surface is better to glue?

Glass fiber need to glue on the prepared surface. To do this, you must remove the old finish and level the walls with a putty, minor irregularities can not be removed. Walls are sanded and coated with primer. After that, the surface is ready for finishing.

How much dry?

Glass fiber dry on average day - two. At the same time the room temperature should be from 10 to 25 degrees. It is also necessary to exclude the possibility of the appearance of drafts or bright sunlight.

Wall preparation

Before proceeding with the sticking of glass cloth material, it is necessary to prepare a work surface.

1. Remove old finish,
2. level the surface with putty,
3. to glue the drywall joints or small cracks with a painting grid,
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5. prime with a roller,
6. after complete drying, the walls are ready for the gluing of glass fiber wallpaper.

Adhesion technology

Before you start work, you need to apply the markup and prepare the glue. The markup will help smoothly stick the wallpaper, without overwhelming the side. For this, a line perpendicular to the ceiling is drawn, which is measured using a plumb line or level. Glue will be ready in 15 minutes after mixing.

1. It is necessary to adhere to safety precautions, namely to wear safety glasses and gloves.

   

2. Wallpaper begin to glue on the door. Glue is applied to the wall, protruding beyond the edges of the mark.
3. From top to bottom, a sheet of glass-covering is applied and smoothed with a plastic spatula.
4. According to the same principle, the following sheet is glued.

   

5. The joints are pressed and smoothed last.
6. In 24-48 hours the wallpaper will dry out and be ready for painting, if necessary.

   

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Features of the ceiling

Gluing the glass wall is carried out on the same principle as on the wall. Check the strength of the old plaster on the ceiling will help self-adhesive tape.

• The direction starts from the window to the opposite wall.
• Glue is used only specifically for glass fiber, the other will not sustain their weight.
• Glue is applied only to the ceiling.
• You need to act consistently, the next strip of glue smeared after gluing a sheet of wallpaper.
• Gluing is done end to end with overlapping walls.
• Surplus cut off after drying.

How to paint?

What paint to choose?

Waterborne paint is best suited for painting glass cloth coatings. The choice is due to the absence of toxic substances, rapid drying and the absence of unpleasant odors. Depending on the type of room, you can choose acrylic, styrene-butadiene or latex-based paint.

Step by Step Painting Instructions

Painting the glass is a simple procedure. However, its precise compliance helps to achieve the perfect result.

1. Preparation of the room and tool. Seal the floor, radiators and baseboards with a film or newspaper.
2. The walls are primed, after which you need to wait for complete drying,

   

3. the corners of the room are painted with a brush
4. walls are painted with a roller,

   

5. for even application it is necessary to avoid breaks. The paint applied to the already dried surface will be noticeable at the border.
6. The second layer is applied after 12 hours.

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How to choose a glass wallpaper?

Glass cloth wallpaper to choose according to some criteria, namely the pattern, manufacturer, class and composition.

• The greater the density of the glass fabric material, the stronger the material and the longer its service life,
• lower density glass cloth wallpaper is not as durable, but low cost,
• the pattern is selected depending on personal preferences, it is also possible to make an individual order for a unique pattern,
• the larger the drawing, the more times it can be painted;
• the ideal composition is the ratio of 70% glass and 30% impregnation,
• the edges in the roll should be smooth and the weaving neat.

Photo ideas in the interior

For bathroom

Glass fiber will be a good option for finishing the bathroom. They are not afraid of moisture and will not allow mold and mildew to appear.

The photo is a bright bathroom. The decoration is made of turquoise-colored glass fabrics.

For greater durability and reliability, the glass cloth is covered with washable paint.

The photo has a spacious bathroom with glass fabric wallpaper in blue.

For kitchen

A great advantage is the high fire resistance of glass gutters.

In the photo there is a modern kitchen with neutral glass tones.

In a kitchen, this fact is very relevant. At high temperatures, glass cloth fabrics do not emit harmful substances. In addition, the replacement of glass fiber will be cheaper, and the work is easier. Suitable for finishing the dining area.

In the toilet

In the toilet, as well as the bathroom, it is important to minimize the possibility of mold and mildew. Glass fiber will help in this, they will be a good alternative to tile. In addition, their cost is lower than tile.

In the hall

The strength of the glass fabric material will relieve mechanical damage to the surface, and it is easy to care for and maintain the waterproof coating.

On the balcony

Glass cloth wallpaper is not afraid of temperature and humidity, they will be a practical solution for the glazed balcony or loggia.

Tips for the care and washing of wallpaper

The material itself is fairly durable and able to withstand various cleaning methods. The method must be selected depending on the paint covering the surface.

• Non-abrasive detergents can be used to remove stains from the glass cloth surface.
• Depending on the moisture resistance of the paint, you can use a soft suede or a brush,
• for preventive care, it is enough to remove the dust with a dry, soft brush.

Photo gallery

Glass fiber is a practical and at the same time beautiful interior decoration method. High strength indicators of glass fabric material allow you to finish in any room, and the safety of their composition make it possible to decorate a children's room or balcony, without worrying about the release of harmful substances. At the same time the material breathes and protects against mold.