Wallpapering is a fantastic way to add character, texture, and personality to any room. Whether you're an experienced decorator or a DIY enthusiast, having the right tools will make the process smoother, ensuring a professional finish. Here’s a guide to the essential tools you’ll need for a successful wallpapering job, featuring top-quality products from Haydn.
1. Wallpaper Paste & Adhesive Tools
A strong adhesive is crucial for keeping your wallpaper in place for years to come. Pairing the right paste with the right tools ensures smooth and even application.
- The Haydn Wallpaper Paster Brush features Mexican fibre filament (Tampico), selected for its highly absorbent qualities, which means excellent paste pick-up for efficient pasting. It also has a stainless-steel ferrule and an ergonomic plastic handle.
- The Haydn 2-Knot Paster Brush features Mexican fibre filament (Tampico), selected for its highly absorbent qualities, which means excellent paste pick-up for efficient pasting. It has an ergonomic, unlacquered wooden handle. Thanks to its unique 2-knot feature, this paste brush can hold a larger quantity of paste.
- The Galaxie Paperhanging Brush is a premium paste brush that features a high-quality blend bristle, offering superior paste pick-up. Its ergonomic wooden handle provides a better grip and reduces fatigue during large jobs.
2. Measuring & Cutting Tools
Precision is key when hanging wallpaper, and accurate measurements will prevent misalignments and wastage.
- Haydn Plumb Bob Carded – Designed to help determine exact vertical alignment for straightening vertical structures longer than a conventional level. In this case, it ensures the wallpaper is applied in a straight line, avoiding slanted or misaligned patterns.
- Haydn Heavy Duty Trim Guide – Provides a straight edge for trimming wallpaper.
- Haydn Trim Ezy – Provides a straight edge for trimming wallpaper. It also features a ruled edge and a convenient handle.
- Haydn Multi Angle Trim Guide 450mm – Ideal for creating clean, neat edging. The dual edge ensures precise trimming, and the recycled plastic material is easy to clean.
- Haydn Wallpaper Shear – Perfect for cutting paper and vinyl covering materials. Featuring long, stainless steel blades for accurate cutting and ease of use—while the comfort grip handles make the task easier.
- Haydn Heavy Duty Professional Snap Knife – Features a metal and plastic casing for enhanced strength and durability. Its snap-off blade ensures a continuously sharp cutting edge, while the safety lock guarantees secure usage and storage. Compact and lightweight, this heavy-duty tool is perfect for a variety of tasks.
3. Application & Smoothing Tools
Once your wallpaper is up, you’ll need tools to smooth it out and eliminate air bubbles for a flawless finish.
- Haydn Wallpaper Smoother Brush – Featuring synthetic filament, this reusable, economical brush is ideal for smoothing wallpaper and edges.
- Haydn Professional Paper Hanger Brush – A premium-quality wallpaper smoothing brush. It features a blend of high-quality bristles that offer superior wallpaper smoothing performance.
- Haydn Wallpaper Smoother – Perfect for smoothing down wall coverings. Made from quality polystyrene, this lightweight, economical smoother is ideal for use on paper, vinyl, foil, contact, and flocked wall coverings.
- Haydn Seam Roller – Ensures that the edges of all wallpaper seams are firmly adhered. It smooths joins and edges, with heavy-duty rollers available in rubber or wood to prevent wallpaper surface damage.
4. Cleaning & Finishing Tools
Mistakes happen, and having the right tools to clean up or make adjustments is essential.
- Haydn Floor Protection Range – Protects floors and furniture from adhesive spills or wallpaper scraps. Haydn offers a variety of surface protection options, such as Canvas Drop Covers in different grades, Latex Drop Cloths, Plastic Drop Covers, and Absorbent Fleece Drop Covers.
- Haydn Wall Scraper – Useful for removing old wallpaper before applying new wallpaper.
Final Tips for a Professional Finish
- Always prepare the wall properly by removing old wallpaper, dust, and grease.
- Allow wallpaper paste to sit for the recommended time before hanging the paper.
- Work slowly and methodically, smoothing out each section as you go.
- Double-check pattern alignment to avoid mismatched seams.
By using Haydn's high-quality tools, you can achieve a smooth, professional wallpaper application that transforms any space. Whether you're tackling a feature wall or an entire room, these essential tools will make your wallpapering project easier and more efficient.
Explore Haydn’s full range of decorating tools and get started on your next wallpaper project today!
