Each renovation is preceded by the purchase of certain building materials. When choosing what is needed, everyone not only looks closely at the products of famous brands, but also takes into account other properties of the material. For example, the very first thing people usually pay attention to when choosing wallpaper is its color and texture, but the brand is the last thing they look at. When it comes to choosing an adhesive, everyone acts completely differently, since the future appearance of the room depends on the quality of the adhesive materials.
Among the many types of adhesive products, Quelyd glue is in particular demand among buyers. What brand is this? What are its features and advantages? What type of mixture is best to choose for a certain type of wallpaper?
About the brand
Quelyd is the name of the adhesive material from a famous French brand. The main principle of production and marketing strategy is a wide range of products and their highest quality. The factory produces not only Kelid adhesive products for non-woven, vinyl and paper wallpapers, borders, seams, but also materials with other compositions. All manufactured products have a mandatory certificate of international standard. The quality is also confirmed by various certificates and ISO standards. All this influenced the rating of the company’s products, and today they are not only sold all over the world, but are also constantly in demand. You can also buy Quelyd glue in Russia.
Product advantages
The material belongs to the middle price segment. The cost of a particular type depends on its purpose: the heavier the wallpaper, the more complex the composition, and therefore the higher its price.
The main advantages of Kelid brand adhesive mixtures are:
- Moderate consumption.
- Durability.
- Connection strength.
- Safety. The company constantly makes sure that their products do not cause harm to humans, therefore they regularly test all materials, including adhesive mixtures.
- Environmental friendliness. To create mixtures, only environmentally friendly ingredients are used.
- Quality. Many years of testing of finished decorative coatings have shown that wallpaper adheres tightly to the surface and does not move away from the walls even in damp rooms.
- Ability to work well in hard-to-reach places and joints.
- Affordable price.
- Variety of products. Each brand of glue is designed for a specific type of wallpaper.
- The presence of an “indicator”. A special component has been introduced into the composition, thanks to which you can monitor how well the glue is applied to the surface. Only good glue has this property.
Features of the Kelid adhesive mixture and its components
The dry glue mixture looks like loose white shavings. Its components are:
- various cellulose additives that have good adhesive properties and also give the finished solution the required uniform consistency;
- insecticidal additives (harmless to humans and pets), bactericidal, fungicidal substances that inhibit the growth of harmful mold and fungi in the areas between the wall and the canvas. The presence of antiseptic substances is very important when gluing with non-woven or vinyl wallpaper, which, in turn, poorly allows air to pass through;
- modified starch or chalk (solutions with chalk additives are well suited for vinyl wallpaper canvases, since, compared to paper ones, they are a little heavier);
- “It should be remembered that it is advisable to use Quelyd products at temperatures from +5 to + 25 degrees, but if the room is very hot, then you should reduce the time you use the finished solution. Otherwise, difficulties may arise in the process of gluing wallpaper.”
Unopened packaging with dry powder can be stored for a certain period, and the prepared mixture can be stored for up to seven days. Liquid glue should be kept in a tightly closed container.
Depending on the type of wallpaper, this will be the pricing policy for products from the Quelyd brand (as a rule, the heavier they are, the higher the price of the product will be).
But if you take a product of this brand for light paper wallpaper, then the price for it in domestic construction stores will be average.
Features of the material
Wallpaper glue looks like a loose substance, much like coconut flakes. It consists of the following components:
- Cellulose additives. Very important components. Their introduction enhances the adhesive properties and gives the mass the desired consistency. In addition, the introduction of cellulose significantly reduces the cost of production.
- Bactericidal substances. They are environmentally friendly and completely safe. They have antiseptic properties and are necessary to prevent the appearance of fungi and mold.
- Fungicides.
- Starch or chalk. The choice depends on the type of wallpaper. For paper rolls, mixtures with starch are intended, for heavier types - with chalk.
There are several types of this material on sale, and in order to correctly choose the most suitable option, you need to familiarize yourself with the following information.
The best adhesive for vinyl wallpaper
The following are recognized as the best vinyl mixtures:
- ECON Vinyl;
- Kleo Smart Vinyl wallpaper.
Let's talk about each composition in more detail.
ECON Vinyl
Wallpaper glue is sold in a package of 200 g. In addition to the adhesive base, the composition contains antifungal components. It takes no more than 15 minutes to prepare; the adhesive powder mixes well with water without forming lumps or layers. The mass turns out elastic and translucent; it is applied in a thin layer directly to the surface of the wallpaper.
Types of material
The company produces several types of adhesive products, which have different compositions. Each of them is designed for applying decorative finishes with certain characteristics:
- “Express” is designed to work with paper wallpaper and light-weight types of fabrics.
- “Super Express” has a more advanced composition and is intended for paper and textile fabrics.
- “Glass wallpaper”, “Special vinyl”, “Special interlining” - each type of material has a specific purpose, which will be discussed further.
"Special interlining"
As the name implies, non-woven glue. It can be used for gluing non-woven wallpaper of any width. In this case, the purpose of the room does not play any role - the substance can be used when renovating a kitchen, bedroom, living room, since it does not react to high humidity and high temperatures. Adhesive products should only be applied to walls.
Non-woven adhesive is intended for wallpaper on a non-woven base made of non-woven material and heavy coverings on the same base, which are subsequently painted. This type of material is also used for fixing textile wallpaper. One package of material is intended for applying decor to walls with an area of 35 m/sq. To prepare the substance for use, it must be diluted with water: for 300 grams - 4.5-5.0 liters of liquid.
"Special Vinyl"
Quelyd “Special Vinyl” adhesive is designed for fixing textile vinyl material. It is used for gluing:
- Heavy canvases.
- Silkscreen printing.
- Relief and structural wallpaper strips.
- Special wallpaper.
Thanks to the presence of special safe additives, over time, mold does not appear under the surface of the decorative finish, even in damp rooms.
"Glass wallpaper"
This type of material is a good adhesive for working with all types of glass wallpaper. It can also be used for coatings for painting and non-woven material on a non-woven basis, since the material does not dissolve paint. The adhesive contains chalk, which makes it much easier to apply to the surface of the walls. After drying, there are no traces or stains left. The composition is diluted easily, and no lumps appear. The diluted substance can be stored for 9-10 days, but to do this it must be placed in a closed container. The substance is applied to the surface of the wall. Adjusting the wallpaper is not difficult, as Quelyd wallpaper adhesive provides excellent glide. For 35 sq/m of walls, 500 g of dry matter is required.
Thus, adhesive mixtures have different compositions and purposes, which must be kept in mind when purchasing the material.
Quelyd line
Quelyd provides customers with a large selection of adhesive products. The line of wallpaper adhesives includes dry mixtures in packages weighing 150-500 g and ready-to-use compositions in containers. This allows you to purchase the material in the quantity required for repairs.
Quelyd Logo
Quelyd adhesive covers all types of wallpaper: paper, vinyl, non-woven, glass wallpaper, textile fabrics, decorative materials.
When choosing an adhesive base, matching the brand of glue and the type of material for gluing is of great importance. Mixtures intended for paper wallpaper are not designed to work with glass wallpaper.
Quelyd wallpaper adhesive has significant advantages:
- high quality;
- rich assortment;
- safety;
- low consumption;
- durability;
- ease of operation.
Within 10-15 minutes after gluing, the wallpaper can be corrected by moving it in the desired direction; after 20 minutes, this will not be possible - the glued surfaces will adhere tightly.
Preparing for work
It is necessary to mix the glue before work. Preparing such a solution is not difficult and quick if you know how to dilute wallpaper glue. In order to avoid mistakes, each package contains detailed instructions. The main thing is to adhere to it very strictly and carry out everything step by step in order to ultimately obtain high-quality glue with excellent properties.
The instructions for preparing the adhesive mass contain the following recommendations on how to dilute wallpaper glue:
- Pour the required amount of water into the container. Its quantity depends on the required final volume of adhesive mass.
- Mixing the liquid using a drill with a mixer attachment, gradually pour glue into it.
- When the dry substance is completely added, you need to continue stirring it until a homogeneous mass without lumps comes out. In this case, it is necessary to scrape the mixture from the walls of the container to ensure a homogeneous state of the substance.
- Let the mixture sit undisturbed for a few minutes (about 5).
- Stir lightly again.
- When the composition reaches the desired thickness and viscosity, you can begin to work.
Preparing the mixture: what is the order
After preparing and cleaning the walls, the glue begins to be stirred before application. If a person is an amateur in preparing a sticky liquid, the instructions on the package will come in handy.
The adhesive solution is prepared in this order: the required amount of cold water is poured into a plastic container, and it is continuously stirred with a drill with a mixing attachment to form a funnel. The contents of the package are carefully poured into it.
You need to pour out the required amount of powder and stir until the consistency is uniform, removing the composition from the walls of the container.
Leave the finished solution to sit for five to ten minutes, and before carrying out work, mix again to obtain the desired viscosity and thickness.
Subtleties of the workflow
Adjusting the wallpaper material is also easy, since the glue is quite slippery. One of the undoubted advantages of the material is its quick drying: it only takes a few hours for it to completely harden. Quelyd glue usually dries in 10-48 hours. This depends on the room temperature, humidity and the level of absorption of the substrate. What is important is that this time is enough to eliminate any shortcomings or mistakes made when applying wallpaper to the wall.
In order for the drying process to proceed as quickly as possible, it is advisable to provide a temperature of +10-25˚ C in the room where the work was carried out. Consumer reviews mention that the higher the temperature, the faster the process will end. After drying, the substance becomes moisture resistant, so it can be used when repairing rooms with high humidity. Moreover, during operation, the surface of the wallpaper can be washed with any detergent.
How to apply glue - everyone decides for himself, taking into account what is more convenient for him to work with - a roller or a brush. The only thing you need to remember is the peculiarity of application: the glue is applied first to the center of the canvas, and then to its edges.
To paste 6 rolls of wallpaper, you only need to purchase one package of glue. But in order to use Quelyd glue, you need to prepare the base. To do this, you need to remove the old coating, dilute bleach in water and wash the surface of the walls with this solution to remove any types of bactericidal organisms. After this, everything should be rinsed with clean warm water and allowed to dry thoroughly.
During operation and until the adhesive material dries, all drafts must be eliminated.
Preparing the walls for gluing
It is advisable to apply Quelyd glue to a previously cleaned and leveled wall.
Before covering the surface to be decorated with any wallpaper, it must be cleaned of dirt, dust, grease stains, and also the remnants of old wallpaper, glue, paint and plaster must be removed from it.
Next, you need to seal all the resulting holes and cracks and smooth out any unevenness with sandpaper. A smooth and shiny surface must be brought to a matte finish. If necessary, the surface can be treated with an alkaline substance and washed off with water.
Then the surface is thoroughly dried and the process of preparing the glue begins.
