Posted by Wall ToolsWallpaper and wallcovering are gaining popularity again as homeowners and business owners want more options for customizing their indoor spaces. Installing wallcoverings can be a time-consuming and messy process, and getting the pattern to match precisely each time can be tedious and frustrating. Fortunately, there are tools available for professional wall finishers to mitigate the time and effort spent on wallcovering installation projects, allowing you to save time, money, and effort.
We collected the top 5 tools that industry professionals have been buying from our store for their wallcovering installation jobs. These products are highly-rated, often-purchased, and not-often-replaced. Also, these are products that don’t require major financial investments and can be used for multiple jobs, so they won’t break your wallet.
PERRY BY NU-WAVE PORTABLE SCAFFOLDING
The Perry Portable Scaffolding by Nu-Wave is the most popular scaffolding used by wall finishing professionals. It folds to lay flat (into less than 6″ wide) so it is easily moved and stored. The casters are sturdy, so they’ll last being moved for miles, and each wheel has an individual lock for safety. The platforms can be moved to different heights to customize them for any job. But, most importantly, it will allow you to install wall coverings all the way to most standard ceiling heights – and do it safely.
ADVANCE FOLDING PASTE TABLE
The Folding Paste Table from Advance is a must-have for anyone who doesn’t have the need for a full pasting machine system. There is a metal straight-edge included to assist with perfectly trimmed edges, and there are 24″ and 32″ models, depending on the width of the paper you are installing.
This table is portable because the legs fold under to make it flat, it folds in half to create a carrying case, and it comes with a convenient carrying handle – which is what makes it the wallcovering industry favorite.
ADVANCE SEAM BUSTER WALLPAPER KNIFE
Advance Equipment Manufacturing has been designing tools for a long time, and this might be one of the smallest tools they sell – but it’s also one of the most effective.
The Seam Buster Wallpaper Knife is a small, hand-held knife that has been engineered to cut vinyl and cloth wallcoverings perfectly. It uses a double-edged blade to ensure it slices through the material smoothly, and creates a straight edge all the way through the cut. The grip is angled and covered in silicone for comfort, and the blades are easily replaced in minutes.
ADVANCE 2″ STAINLESS STEEL SEAM ROLLER W/NYLON BEARINGS
Don’t let it’s small size fool you. This tiny tool is more useful than it first seems. That’s why it’s the most popular wallpaper seam roller in our store. Once again, Advance Manufacturing Co. pours their decades of wallpaper installation knowledge into their tool designs, and the result is a tool that is so effective, its become one of our most popular products.
This 2″ model of the seam roller has a curved wooden handle for comfort, nylon bearings for long-lasting use, and a stainless steel roller that will make your wallpaper panels lay flat – every time.
ADVANCE STAINLESS STEEL VINYL SMOOTHER & TRIMMER
Similar to the previous two products, this one is small and simple – yet very effective. Advance designed the Stainless Steel Vinyl Smoother & Trimmer to be a multifunctional tool for vinyl wallcovering installation.
The smoother blade is made of solid Stainless Steel so that the edge remains true and doesn’t curve. The edges are rounded to prevent ripping and snagging, and run smoothly over the wallcovering. The handle is designed to be comfortable to grip, but strong enough to use every day. The Advance Vinyl Smoother & Trimmer is easily one of the most popular products in our store overall.
You can find all of these products in the Wall Tools online store, as well as accessories and repair parts to keep them working smoothly. We carry a full line of wallcovering installation tools, and we add new products each week!
