Wallpapering Tools

For professional wallpapering results, you need the right tools for the job. At Toolstation, you’ll find everything you need at everyday low prices. Wallpaper is a great choice for adding extra character and personality to a room, but there are certain wallpapering tools you need if you want to achieve it.

Wallpaper Trimmers

While wallpaper comes in all shapes and sizes, when you need to make a bespoke cut only a wallpaper trimmer will do. Our products include all purposes trimming edge, knives, scissors, and ultra-sharp Japanese steel excel black blades.

Seam Rollers

Used to smooth and flatten the edges where pieces of wallpaper meet, a seam roller is an essential accessory for the serious decorator.

Wallpaper Rollers

When it comes to quickly, efficiently, and smoothly hanging wallpaper, a roller is hard to beat. An alternative to traditional wallpaper brushes, a roller can be kinder to more fragile, easily damaged surfaces. You can also get rigid and flexible plastic smoothers for removing bubbles and creases and specifically for using with vinyl wallpaper. There are some wallpapering tools that no respectable painter or decorator can do without. From trimmers to rollers, cutting knives and wallpaper strippers, to scorers, pasting brushes, and more, you’ll find them all at Toolstation.

 

Why the Right Wallpapering Tools Matter

Using purpose-made tools makes wallpapering:
- Easier to apply with better control and accuracy
- Faster, especially when working across large areas
- Less likely to tear or damage delicate wallpaper
- More precise around edges, sockets and corners
- Longer lasting thanks to properly sealed joins

Choosing the Right Tools for Your Project

Cutting to size - Trimming edge, knife, scissors
Hanging wallpaper - Roller or brush
Removing bubbles         - Smoother or wallpaper roller
Finishing seams - Seam roller
Stripping old paper - Scorer and stripping tools

What tools do I need to hang wallpaper properly?

At minimum, you’ll need a trimming knife, straight edge, smoothing tool or roller, seam roller and a pasting brush or adhesive applicator.

Are rollers better than wallpaper brushes?

Rollers can be faster and gentler on delicate materials, while brushes offer more control on traditional papers. Many decorators use both depending on the surface.

How do you avoid bubbles when wallpapering?

Use a smoother or roller to work from the centre outward as you hang each drop. This pushes out trapped air before the paste sets.

Why is a seam roller important?

It ensures edges bond properly and lie flat, preventing peeling and visible joins over time.

Can I use a standard knife to trim wallpaper?

You can, but a purpose-made wallpaper knife or snap-off blade gives cleaner, more accurate cuts and reduces tearing.

Do I need different tools for vinyl wallpaper?

Yes, vinyl is thicker and benefits from rigid smoothers and sharp blades designed to handle tougher materials without dragging.