Kleo Wallpaper Adhesive: Application Tips

Kleo wallpaper glue is one of the most popular and recognizable products on the European market of finishing materials. It is made by the well-known French company Ascott Group, which specializes in the production of sealant, polyurethane foam and wallpaper glue. The company's products are of high quality and affordable prices, and therefore are very popular and in growing demand.

Kleo wallpaper glue occupies a leading position in the Russian and European markets.

The high purchaseability of the product is due to the following advantages:

• Antiseptic effect due to the presence of special additives that will prevent the appearance of fungus and mold, as well as prevent the appearance and spread of pathogens. Due to this quality, the company's products are recommended for use in children's and medical institutions;
• Lack of harmful chemical compounds in the composition glue ensures its complete safety. Kleo does not have an unpleasant odor and can be used for pasting children's rooms and bedrooms;

• The versatility of the adhesive due to the possibility of its use when installing any type of wall coverings: vinyl, non-woven, fiberglass, textile and paper. In the process of gluing, the complete absence of stains on the front side of the wallpaper and their quick drying is guaranteed;
• Simplicity in the preparation of the solution. The adhesive is easy to dilute. The mixing time is 3-5 minutes. The process does not require special knowledge and skills. The flakes are poured with water and mixed thoroughly;
• The shelf life of the finished solution is 10 days. and is the longest shelf life in comparison with adhesives from other manufacturers. In dry form, the mixture can be stored for 5 years from the date of production.

Kleo glue is available in a wide range, where each model is designed for a specific type of wallpaper. Products differ in cost, composition of dry mix, purpose and duration of preparation. In total, there are fourteen types of glue, each of which has special, only inherent, qualities.

Before proceeding with the choice of the composition, you must familiarize yourself with its characteristics and functional features.

• "Kleo Optima". This glue is intended for paper wallpapers. It is reliable in operation, easy to breed, absolutely harmless and odorless. It takes about three minutes to prepare the composition.
• "Kleo Smart" It is used for vinyl wallpaper and has a reinforced formula. The cooking time is seven minutes. It contains special starch and anti-fungal additives. A variation of this model "Smart-indicator" contains phenolphthalein, which has the ability to change color when it dries. This allows you to accurately determine the moment when the web is completely dry.

• "Kleo Extra" - extra strong adhesive for wallpaper on a non-woven base, capable of holding a heavy and bulky canvas on the wall. It has a transparent texture, therefore it is absolutely invisible on the front surface of the wallpaper. The glue dries quickly, thanks to which the coloring of the non-woven coating can be started a couple of hours after installation.
• "Kleo Ultra" - the most durable adhesive of the entire line. It is intended for fiberglass wallpaper, heavy non-woven models and textile fabrics. The dilution time is five minutes.

• "Kleo Kids" - a specially developed glue with a neutral PH composition and recommended for use in children's rooms. It is absolutely safe for health, odorless and contains no harmful components.
• "Kleo deluxe" - consists of a primer and glue flakes. The primer is made of modified starch and special stabilizing additives, and the glue mass is made of methylcellulose, starch and antiseptic additives. The technology of using this brand differs in that it is necessary to prime the wall before installing the wallpaper. This improves its adhesion to the web and improves the quality of the work performed.

• "Kleo ultra" is a ready-to-use, thick consistency compound used for all types of heavy wall panels. Suitable for overlapping ceilings. Consists of specialized additives, polyvinyl acetate and aqueous solution. Apply the product with a spatula. It is not recommended to use at temperatures below 10 degrees.
• "Kleo Strong" designed to secure joints, used in case of detection of assembly defects and for fixing loose areas. It consists of a polyvinyl acetate component and acrylic, due to which it has a high adhesion and a thick consistency. The composition is placed in a tube that prevents spreading and ensures ease of application. The glue has a low temperature resistance, so its freezing is prohibited.

• "Kleo curb glue" consists of inorganic alkalis, PVA and sodium phosphate. It is recommended to use rubber gloves and goggles when working with it. Suitable for all types of borders, allows you to adjust the location of the elements and does not spread.
• "Kleo Photo" designed for stickers with a slippery and smooth surface. Perfectly holds the canvas on the wall, does not leave stains on the front surface and dries quickly.

• "Kleo Total 70" - universal composition, suitable for any type of wallpaper, with high adhesive qualities and ease of use. The adhesive does not leave yellow stains and is suitable for translucent wallpapers.
• "Kleo Nature" - a specialized product designed for sticking bamboo sheets and cork wall coverings.

• "Kleo Line Special" - glue with a reinforced formula, which has a methylcellulose base and guarantees reliable fixation of the canvases. Can be used for any kind of wallpaper.
• "Kleo Professional" - a professional product that contains methylcellulose, antiseptic additives and starch. It allows you to carry out any kind of room wrapping and combines the best qualities of other models.

Before proceeding with the dilution of the glue, it is necessary to calculate the area of ​​the glued surface and determine the required volume of the composition. In order to find out the consumption of glue, you need to familiarize yourself with the information provided by the manufacturer. For example, a pack of "Ultra" weighing 250 g is enough for pasting an area of ​​25 square meters. The Optima package will be enough to cover thirty squares of light wallpaper, and 25 square meters. m - heavy.

After determining the required amount of glue, you need to start diluting it. This will require a capacious plastic or enamel container with a volume of at least five liters. Pour the right amount of water into it and start pouring the dry mixture. It is recommended to pour not in the middle of the container, but closer to the edges, while stirring with a wooden stick.

If you have a drill with a blade attachment or a construction mixer, then it is better to use them. This will help to obtain a more uniform solution in a short period of time and will not allow your hands to get tired.

In the absence of a specialized construction power tool, it is allowed to use an ordinary household mixer.

It is necessary to apply the glue to the canvas using a roller or a wide brush, and the use of a roller ensures faster application and even distribution of the composition. The prepared solution is applied both to the wallpaper canvas and to the wall surface. If there are no antiseptic additives among the glue components, it is recommended to pre-treat the wall with Kleo Pro Anti-Mold.

Kleo wallpaper glue is well known to domestic consumers, it is quite in demand and has a lot of positive reviews. Buyers note a wide range of products and a choice of composition for any type of wall covering on the modern market of finishing materials. Attention is drawn to the low cost, excellent quality, ease of dilution of the composition and installation.

It also indicates the presence of antiseptic additives, which eliminate the risk of mold and mildew. The disadvantages include a higher consumption of funds than indicated on the box, peeling of joints and very quick drying on the wall, which creates the need for secondary application of the composition.

For an overview of Kleo wallpaper glue, see the next video.