7 best vinyl wallpaper adhesives

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

The advantages of vinyl wallpaper are well known to domestic builders and users. Dense canvases hide minor defects in the base, while the assortment is amazing. But in order to securely glue this heavy wallpaper, you need quality glue. Many manufacturers produce formulations for various vinyl modifications. Some of them have universal qualities, others have a narrow specialization. Professional builders recommend considering several nuances when choosing an adhesive for vinyl wallpaper.

How to choose vinyl wallpaper adhesive

1. It is easier for novice craftsmen to take their first steps in the finishing field with the help of a universal glue. It forgives the beginner some mistakes, allowing you to successfully work with a wide range of vinyl wallpapers. Strengthen the adhesive capacity of the universal composition, if necessary, by changing the proportion in the direction of reducing the volume of water. You will get a more viscous mass that will hold heavy canvases well. The reverse side of the coin is the increased consumption of glue.
2. The properties of the adhesive are 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 wallpapers feel great in damp rooms (kitchens, baths, toilets). In this case, the composition of the glue must contain bactericidal additives that will prevent the appearance of mold or mildew.
4. Environmental friendliness. Some manufacturers use chemical compounds in the technological chain that are far from harmless to humans. First of all, such glue has a strong unpleasant odor. Some people may develop allergies when the skin comes in contact with the adhesive. Such products are not recommended for use in children's rooms, as well as in health care facilities.
5. PH indicator. Some adhesives may turn yellow when dry. Such compositions can be identified by pH. If it is below 7, then yellowness will appear after the seam dries. Adhesives with a pH of more than 10 can boast of transparency.
6. Cooking and setting time. Factors such as cooking and setting times will also be important in the work. If for the first parameter the principle “the faster the better” will be appropriate, then with the second it is not so simple. Novice finishers need a certain amount of time to adjust the strip, in which case ease of sliding will come to the fore.
7. When choosing an adhesive, the price plays a major role. But it is also necessary to remember about the consumption of the composition. Only then will it be possible to make a profitable purchase.

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

Rating of the best adhesives for vinyl wallpaper

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

Best all-round adhesive for vinyl wallpaper

All-purpose adhesives are best for non-woven or paper backed vinyl wallpaper. The choice of such a product is justified when the type of wallpaper is unknown or there will be a combination of different canvases in the same room. Experts advise paying attention to the following formulations.

KLEO TOTAL

Rating: 4.9

KLEO TOTAL glue is intended for a wide range of wallpapers. The roster has a number of advantages, thanks to which it becomes the winner of the ranking. Experts first of all note the uniform mixing with water without lumps and bubbles. It does not take long to wait for full readiness, only 5 minutes. The prepared mortar is applied to the substrate, forming a smooth and slippery coating. Therefore, the masters do not have problems with adjusting the wallpaper strip. The glue is excellent for pasting wallpaper. The product has good adhesion, which allows it to work on both perfectly smooth and porous surfaces.

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

Advantages

• fast and high-quality cooking;
• reliable fixation;
• smooth and slippery surface;
• good adhesion.

disadvantages

• not detected.

Metylan Vinyl Premium with indicator

Rating: 4.8

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

The product takes the second line of the rating, behind 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.

Advantages

• color indicator;
• resistance to biological damage;
• fast cooking;
• good adhesive ability.

disadvantages

• flow rate is higher than specified;
• dries very quickly.

KLEO Smart Vinyl Line Premium

Rating: 4.8

KLEO Smart Vinyl Line Premium glue can work with different modifications of vinyl wallpaper. The product is able to handle even heavy streaks. The composition contains various ingredients, including an antiseptic. It prevents mold and mildew from forming in the glue line. The composition is somewhat inferior to the leaders of the rating in terms of preparation time (7 minutes), and the shelf life of an 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 its easy adjustment of joints and homogeneous mixing with water. But for heavy vinyl, the masters do not recommend using this composition.

Advantages

• homogeneous mixing;
• does not leave marks on the wallpaper;
• harmlessness.

disadvantages

• limited strength;
• high consumption.

Moment Vinyl

Rating: 4.7

German glue Moment Vinyl possesses a reasonable combination of price and quality. The product is made in Russia, due to which it was possible to offer the buyer an acceptable price. The basis for the creation of the product is a mixture of methylcellulose and starch. One 250 g pack will be enough to glue 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 in the rating. 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 pungent odor, and mixing with water occurs without the formation of bubbles and lumps. Only a few people are allergic to the composition.

Advantages

• low price;
• economical consumption;
• stored ready-made for a long time.

disadvantages

• individual intolerance;
• takes a long time to prepare.

The best glue for paper backed vinyl wallpaper

Specialized adhesive for paper-based vinyl wallpaper 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 flattering reviews come from builders to the address of Axton Vinyl glue. This became a key factor for inclusion in the ranking. Its scope is paper-based vinyl wallpaper. The experts drew attention to the excellent adhesive ability. It is only important to strictly adhere to the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the proportions of the dry mixture and water. If you overdo it with water, then such troubles as peeling off the wallpaper and bio-damage may appear. To avoid the formation of lumps, the masters advise pouring the composition into water in small portions with continuous stirring.

High quality gluing is impossible without preliminary preparation of the base. Due to the smooth and sliding surface, it is possible to correct the strip position in a timely manner.

Advantages

• quick cooking (3 min);
• good adhesive ability;
• economical consumption;
• affordable price.

disadvantages

• not detected.

The best adhesive for non-woven vinyl wallpaper

Since wallpaper on a non-woven basis has a backing made of cellulose, the adhesive composition must have special polymer binders. Then the glue will have low hygroscopicity and water resistance. Professional finishers helped select the best products.

QUELYD SPECIAL VINYL

Rating: 4.8

A wide range of non-woven vinyl wallpaper can be glued with QUELYD SPECIAL VINYL glue. Embossed, 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 glue line. Therefore, wallpapering is allowed in kitchens and bathrooms.

Users praise QUELYD SPECIAL VINYL glue for its adhesion strength, reliable protection against biodegradation, and the ability to paste over rooms with high humidity. Only the consumption in practice turns out to be higher than the indicated calculation in the instructions. There are some difficulties with stirring lumps when manual mixing is performed.

Advantages

• ease of use;
• strong adhesion;
• resistance to biological damage;
• lack of smell.

disadvantages

• flow rate is higher than specified.

PUFAS Spezial Vinyl

Rating: 4.7

The composition of PUFAS Spezial Vinyl is not inferior to the winner of the rating in adhesion properties. He is able to cope with various modifications of vinyl wallpaper. Craftsmen like the ease of sliding a strip of wallpaper over the applied adhesive layer. The unique selection of ingredients allowed the German manufacturer to create a product with high adhesion. The dry mixture quickly enough turns into a ready-made solution (5 minutes), and it is allowed to store it ready-made for up to 1 month. During work, do not be afraid of getting the gel-like mass on the front surface of the wallpaper, since after drying the glue becomes transparent.

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

Advantages

• good adhesive ability;
• dissolves quickly in water;
• transparency of the glue line.

disadvantages

• difficult to apply to wallpaper;
• high consumption.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.