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Zinsser WalWiz Replacement 3 in 1 Wallpapering Tool

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Zinsser WalWiz Replacement 3 in 1 Wallpaper Tool is an amazing revolutionary wallpapering tool and a definite “must have” for any decorator whether professional or DIY. With this nifty little gadget you can replace a whole heap of other tools with just one – the WalWiz. Throw out your seam roller, brushes, trim guides and rubber smoothers and use the WalWiz instead.

The patented design prevents problems such as stretching, wrinkling and tearing and ensures you get a truly professional wallpaper finish every single time.

Zinsser Walwiz – View and Buy @ GoWallpaper

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Mako Filling & Stripping Knife

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Mako Filling & Stripping Knife can be used for a number of decorating jobs including filling cracks, holes and joints. With high quality blades, the Mako knife can also be used as a scraper for removing old wallpaper, rust and paint. The flexible stainless steel blade makes it easy to handle and ensures a great finish every time.

Available in a choice of sizes at excellent prices.

Mako Filling & Stripping- View and Buy @ GoWallpaper

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Olfa Heavy Duty Knife X Design Auto Snap Knife 18mm

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When it comes to putting up wallpaper, one of the must have accessories is a sharp knife. This is where the Olfa Heavy Duty Knife comes in handy. This Stanley knife knife has an ergonomically designed handle for both comfort and grip whilst the automatic blade lock makes it safe to use. The Olfa Stanley Knife will glide easily through wallpaper for the perfect finish.

The Special Excel Black Ultra Sharp Blades are manufactured using a special double honing process. Sharpened over a wider angle, they are much, much sharper than other blades on the market.

Extra Sharp with Olfa – View and Buy @ GoWallpaper

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A Guide To Essential Home Decorating Tools

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There’s one major reason some people are put off by DIY – Fear of something going wrong, that the result won’t be as good as a professional job, or just the fear that comes with trying something new. So we’ll let you into a secret, decorating is just common sense and if you read all the instructions on each product, and make sure you use the right decorating tools, there’s no reason why you won’t be able to do as good a job as anyone else. Take a look at the essential decorating tools you need when redecorating your home.

Dust Sheets – It doesn’t matter whether you’re going to be plastering, wallpapering or painting, you are going to need a dust sheet. Usually these are fabric or plastic sheets that are designed to cover up furniture, carpets or anything else that you want to stay clean while you are decorating. You will be able to buy them individually and in packs, One helpful tip is to secure them in place with masking tape.

Paste Tray – If you’re planning to re-wallpaper a room, one of the wallpapering tools you definitely need is a paste tray. Often they’re made of plastic and are long and wide enough to spread a layer of paste in that you can then apply to walls or wallpaper.

Sharp Knife – Another really essential wallpaper tool to have is a sharp knife. The best kind to use is a retractable knife that you can keep in your pocket or tool belt. They’re needed to make sure you get a clean cut when scoring off excess paper when the roll is laid.

Brushes & Rollers – When you’re wallpapering or painting, you need a brush or a roller. Pasting brushes are designed to help you get an even layer of paste onto the wallpaper or wall. Soft wallpaper brushes are perfect for ensuring there’s no trapped air left to cause bubbles in wallpaper. Painting brushes are available in a range of bristle thicknesses and materials to make sure you get a clear, even layer of paint whether you’re applying an undercoat, gloss or matte paint.

Scorers & Scrapers – Zinsser tools are designed to make a whole range of decorating tasks easier. Specialist wallpaper removing tools like scorers and scrapers help you remove old layers of wallpaper to give you a smooth wall to start decorating onto. They also offer an specialist concrete wallpaper stripper to make that difficult job easier.

Whatever DIY job you are undertaking, buy the right tools and you can banish your DIY fears.

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A Guide to Wallpaper Brushes and Wallpaper Rollers

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Although you might hear wallpaper referred to as an art by some people, it isn’t a skill that takes years to develop. There’s no reason why you can’t do a good job of it on your first attempt. All you need is a bit of common sense, attention to detail, and the right tools. This means wallpaper brushes and rollers. Today we’re going to take you through how to choose the right ones.

Wallpaper Brushes

There are many different shapes and sizes of wallpaper brush, so it’s important to get the correct one for your needs. First it’s important to note that wallpaper brushes and paint brushes are not the same thing. Wallpaper brushes tend to have softer bristles so that they can be used to brush wallpaper adhesive on to the back of lining paper or wallpaper in an even way, without damaging the wallpaper. Using a paint brush makes it less likely that the adhesive will be evenly spread – which can leave lumps that show through when the wallpaper is hung. The firmer bristles can also cause damage to the wallpaper itself.

There are two types of brushes for wallpaper. The first, we have already mentioned, is used to apply adhesive to the wallpaper. But a second kind, with even softer fibre bristles, are designed to smooth wallpaper when it’s on the wall, to remove air bubbles that form behind the wallpaper while it is drying.

Wallpaper Rollers

Rollers can be used as an alternative to wallpaper brushes. It works in much the same way to apply a thin, even layer of wallpaper paste to the wallpaper or even directly on to the wall. Different sizes of wallpaper rollers are available. Larger sizes are perfect for spreading paste across walls, while smaller ones are better when you need more precision, such as when hanging wallpaper borders to adding extra adhesive to the edges or corners of a room.

What to look out for when buying wallpaper rollers and brushes

  1. Quality – The purpose of using a wallpaper brush or roller is to make sure it spreads the adhesive uniformly. You also don’t want one that will shed bristles in the process. So it’s worth investing in a good quality brush. They will also be easy to clean and suitable for more resuse.   
  2. Price – Wallpaper brushes and rollers will come at various different prices. Usually the price will translate to the quality of the product, so we’d recommend choosing at least a mid-range priced brush.