7 best adhesives for vinyl wallpaper

Advantages of vinyl wallpaper are well known to domestic builders and users. Dense canvases hide minor defects of the base, while the range is amazing. But in order to securely glue these heavy wallpapers, high-quality glue is required. Many manufacturers produce compounds for different versions of vinyl. Some of them have universal qualities, others have a narrow specialization. Professional builders recommend to take into account several nuances when choosing glue for vinyl wallpaper.

How to choose glue for vinyl wallpaper

1. Beginners easier to do the first steps in the finishing field with a universal glue. He forgives the novice some errors, allowing you to successfully work with a wide range of vinyl wallpaper. Strengthen the adhesiveness of the universal composition if necessary, you can change the proportions in the direction of reducing the volume of water. It will result in a more sticky mass that will hold heavy canvases well. The reverse side of the coin - increased glue consumption.
2. Properties of the adhesive composition largely determined by the base. More affordable blends are based on modified starch. And methylcellulose provides maximum permeability to the structure, but its presence in the composition increases the cost of the product.
3. Adhesive additives. Vinyl wallpaper feels great in wet areas (kitchens, baths, bathrooms). In this case, the composition of the adhesive must necessarily be bactericidal additives that will prevent the appearance of mold or mildew.
4. Environmental friendliness. Some manufacturers use in the process chain chemical compounds that are far from harmless to humans. First of all, this glue has a sharp unpleasant smell. Some people may be allergic to skin contact with glue. Such products are not recommended for use in children's rooms, as well as in health care facilities.
5. PH. After drying, some types of glue may turn yellow. To identify such compounds can be in terms of pH. If it is below 7, then after drying the seam, yellowness will appear. Transparency can boast adhesives with a pH of more than 10.
6. Cooking and pouring time. Important factors in the work will be such factors as preparation time and freezing. If the principle “the faster, the better” is appropriate for the first parameter, then the second one is not so simple. Novice finishers need a certain time to adjust the strip, in this case ease of sliding will come to the fore.
7. When choosing glue price plays one of the main roles. But it is also necessary to remember about the consumption of the composition. Only then will it be possible to make a bargain purchase.

Our review includes the best adhesives for vinyl wallpaper. In determining the winners of the rating, experts' opinions and consumer reviews were taken into account

Top adhesives for vinyl wallpaper

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best all-purpose adhesive for vinyl wallpaper	1	KLEO TOTAL	385 ₽
	2	Metylan Premium Vinyl with indicator	280 ₽
	3	KLEO Smart Vinyl Line Premium	170 ₽
	4	Moment Vinyl	139 ₽
The best glue for vinyl wallpaper on paper basis	1	Axton Vinyl	171 ₽
The best adhesive for vinyl non-woven wallpaper	1	QUELYD SPECIAL VINYL	229 ₽
	2	PUFAS Spezial Vinyl	128 ₽

The best all-purpose adhesive for vinyl wallpaper

Universal adhesives are best suited for non-woven or paper-based vinyl wallpapers. The choice of such a product is justified when the type of wallpaper is unknown or a combination of different canvases will be in the same room. Experts advise to pay attention to the following compositions.

KLEO TOTAL

Rating: 4.9

For a wide range of wallpapers designed glue KLEO TOTAL. The composition has a number of advantages, thanks to which it becomes the winner of the rating. Experts first of all note uniform mixing with water without lumps and bubbles. Wait for full readiness is not long, just 5 minutes. The finished solution is applied to the base, forming a smooth and slippery coating. Therefore, problems with adjusting the strip of wallpaper from the masters do not arise. Glue is great for pasting wallpaper butt. The product has good adhesion, which allows it to work both on perfectly smooth and porous surfaces.

Users are satisfied with the safety of the adhesive composition for people, after drying it becomes transparent. The manufacturer sells the material in packs of 500 g, with two packages inside.

Metylan Premium Vinyl with indicator

Rating: 4.8

Metylan Vinyl Premium adhesive with indicator has universal qualities. It holds vinyl wallpaper well, both on paper and non-woven base. Due to the special color additive master can visually determine how well applied the working solution. As the glue line dries, it becomes transparent. In addition to the indicator, there are antifungal additives in the composition. Experts note the instantaneous mixing of dry matter with water (20 seconds). After 3 minutes, the gel-like mass is ready for application.

The product occupies the second line of the rating, yielding to the winner in several aspects. Users note a fast drying time, which makes the master in a hurry. In addition, the consumption of glue is slightly higher than indicated in the instructions.

KLEO Smart Vinyl Line Premium

Rating: 4.8

KLEO Smart Line Premium Vinyl can work with different modifications of vinyl wallpaper. The product is able to hold even heavy bands. The composition contains various ingredients, including antiseptic. It prevents mold and fungi from appearing in the glue line. Slightly inferior to the leaders of the rating in the preparation time (7 minutes), and the shelf life of the opened package is limited to 10 days. Experts pay attention to the harmlessness of the material, which allows finishing in children's and medical institutions.

Users most often praise KLEO Smart Vinyl glue for easy adjustment of joints and homogeneous mixing with water. But for heavy vinyl masters do not recommend using this composition.

Moment Vinyl

Rating: 4.7

A reasonable combination of price and quality has German glue Moment Vinyl. The product is made in Russia, due to which it was possible to offer the buyer a reasonable price. The basis for the creation of the product is a mixture of methylcellulose and starch. One pack weighing 250 g will be enough to stick 5-6 tubes of light wallpaper. In this case, the base must be well prepared. The cooking time (15 minutes) of this glue is longer than that of the products from the top three rankings. After preparation, the solution can be stored in a closed container for up to 10 days.

Russian consumers note the availability and economical consumption of glue, it does not have a strong odor, and mixing with water occurs without the formation of bubbles and lumps. Only some people have an allergy to the composition.

The best glue for vinyl wallpaper on paper basis

Specialized glue for vinyl wallpaper on paper basis is characterized by high viscosity and excellent adhesion. It can also be used for pasting paper canvases, although economically it will not be very profitable. The ranking presents the best product.

Axton Vinyl

Rating: 4.9

The most accolades come from builders to the Axton Vinyl glue. This has become a key factor for inclusion in the rating. Its scope of application - vinyl wallpaper on paper basis. Experts drew attention to the excellent adhesive ability. It is only important to strictly adhere to the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the proportions of dry mix and water. If you overdo it with water, then you may experience such troubles as peeling wallpaper and bio-damage. To avoid the formation of lumps, the masters advise in small portions to pour the composition into the water with continuous stirring.

High quality pasting is impossible without prior preparation of the base. Due to the smooth and sliding surface, it is possible to timely adjust the position of the strip.

The best adhesive for vinyl non-woven wallpaper

Since the substrate on non-woven wallpaper is made from cellulose, the adhesive composition must have special polymer binders. Then the glue will have low hygroscopicity and water resistance. Professional finishers helped choose the best products.

QUELYD SPECIAL VINYL

Rating: 4.8

A wide range of non-woven base vinyl wallpaper can be glued with QUELYD SPECIAL VINYL adhesive. Relief, foamed and structural modifications fall into this category. The swelling time of the dry mixture dissolved in water is 15 minutes. One of the main advantages of the composition, according to experts, is the high moisture resistance of the adhesive joint. Therefore, wallpaper pasting is allowed in kitchens and bathrooms.

Users praise QUELYD SPECIAL VINYL glue for bonding strength, reliable protection against biodegradation, and the possibility of pasting rooms with high humidity. Only the cost in practice is higher than the specified calculation in the instructions. There are some difficulties with stirring lumps when manual mixing is performed.

PUFAS Spezial Vinyl

Rating: 4.7

The composition of PUFAS Spezial Vinyl is not inferior to the winner in the gluing capacity. He is able to cope with various modifications of vinyl wallpaper. Masters like the ease of sliding a strip of wallpaper over the applied adhesive layer. A unique selection of ingredients allowed the German manufacturer to create a product with high adherence. Quickly dry enough, the mixture turns into a ready-made solution (5 min), and it is allowed to store it in finished form up to 1 month. During the work, you should not be afraid of getting the gel-like mass on the front surface of the wallpaper, because after drying the glue becomes transparent.

In the process of applying, users note the presence of an unpleasant smell, so the composition takes the second place in the rating.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.