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It’s all well and good knowing which beautiful wallpaper you want to hang, but the problem arises when you are unsure on how to go about hanging it. This blog will guide you on which tools you will need to hang your wallpaper, and what they do.
The following wallpaper tools exist to make wallpapering easier for you, and even if you’re still clueless, at least they’ll make you feel better about the task of wallpapering that you’re about to tackle. As they say ‘all the gear, but no idea’. In all seriousness, we hope that this blog will clear up how to use these tools for wallpapering!
Smoothing Wallpaper Tools
Mako Flexible Wallpaper Smoother
This handy tool is ideal to smooth out any wrinkles, bubbles or creases once you've hung up your wallpaper. Having this flexible tool which is designed specifically for this purpose will prevent you from frantically trying to use your hands to smooth out bubbles, only to create more!
Mako Wallpaper Hanging Brush
This bristle brush does pretty much the same job as the brush above, but this one is a tad gentler and is great for smoothing out curved walls. The measurements of this brush are 30cm x 5cm, so it covers a large area quickly, making your life much easier!
Mako Foam Wallpaper Seam Roller
This tool features a soft-sponge roller and a hollow plastic hole on the handle for hanging up. It's ideal for sealing down wallpaper seams, corners and border edges. It's sharp edge gets right onto the edge of the wall so that you will have perfectly laid wallpaper in no time.
Cutting Tools
Mako Professional Wallpaper Scissors
Why use these scissors as opposed to normal scissors you have around the house I hear you asking? Well, these scissors can be used for precise and accurate cutting which is very important considering that you want the final product to look as straight as possible on your wall. You wouldn't want your wallpaper to be cut in a wonky line, as all of those inaccurate edges catch up so you could end up with disastrously wonky wallpaper. Therefore, it might be wise to buy some scissors that you really trust for the important task of cutting straight wallpaper strips. They also feature ergometric 2-component, soft plastic grip handles so they fit perfectly in your hands, and are long-lasting so you can use them for the future if you ever want to update your wallpaper!
Mako Wallpaper Cutting Edge
This cutting tool is made from stainless steel and provides a straight edge for perfect and easy wallpaper cutting. It's made of stainless steel for longevity and the blade measures in at 50cm to enable you to cut the wallpaper quicker. You can also use this for trimming wallpaper and as it is extra sharp, you can use it on thicker wallpaper e.g., vinyl or woodchip wallpaper.
Mako Wallpaper Cutting Knife
This alternative option for cutting and trimming wallpaper is ideal to use on any type of wallpaper! It is also made from stainless steel and the blade is 30cm x 3.5cm.
Pasting Tools
Mako Large Pasting Brush
This is perhaps the most important tool of them all when wallpapering! It's ideal for pasting both primers and pastes, and even paint! It offers a smooth delivery of paste on the wall so that the wallpaper goes on smoothly and without creating too many bubbles. It has an easy grip, plastic handle and a wooden body with synthetic bristles. Additionally, the handle is hollow so that you can attach it to a longer broom if necessary, in order for you to reach higher parts of the wall. It's also easy to clean and includes a tooth that allows the brush to be suspended on the side of your can or container.
Tools Sets And Pastes
Marshall 4 Piece Wallpaper Hanging Set
This four piece set allows you to tick off multiple items from your wallpaper tools list, all in one! It includes a seam roller, stripping knife, trimming knife and wallpaper hanging brush. The tools contained in this set are smaller than the ones mentioned above, so they might be good if you are doing a small wallpapering job or if you only need them for one or two wallpapering jobs.
Multi Purpose Wallpaper Adhesive Paste
This wallpaper adhesive is easy to use as you just simply add water to get a smooth paste with even consistency. It also has a high bond formula for long lasting results. This pack contains easy to use instructions so you will know exactly how much water to add depending on how much paste you want to make. This paste also benefits from being mould resistant and is suitable for all wallpaper types. The whole pack contains enough paste to hang 10 whole rolls of wallpaper - this is much more than you would need to hang wallpaper all over an average sized room!
Ready Mixed Easy Paste Wallpaper Adhesive By Anaglypta - 2.5kg Tub
In contrast to the wallpaper adhesive above, this tub contains pre-made wallpaper paste so that you don't need to carry out any mixing - in fact, it's all good to go! The thick, smooth formula arrives straight from the tub, so it's great if you are particularly pressed for time. It has excellent wet tack properties and slides easily for perfect hanging, positioning and pattern matching. This paste can be used with most types of wallpaper including vinyl, paste-the-wall and embossed papers. Additionally, it has added PVA for increased strength and resistance to moisture for the ultimate durability.
Wallpaper Liners
Lining Paper 1000 Grade Single Roll by Anaglypta
If you have particularly old plaster on your walls and you want to smooth out any imperfections before wallpapering or painting over it, then this is a great product for that purpose. It avoids you having to undergo an entire re-plasting task, and instead, you can simply add a foundation layer of wallpaper to lay the wallpapering that will be seen on top of! The outer surface of the paper has a finish that disguises brush and roller tracks while the inner surface is smoother so you can choose which one is right for you.
So there are most of the essentials that you will need if you are about to undergo a full-scale wallpapering operation, or if you just want to put up a quick feature wall. I hope it's helped you slightly if you didn't know where to start when it comes to getting the right tools for wallpapering!
Thank you for reading!
Emma
