DIY Wallpaper Installation Glue and Tools with Wallpaper Australia - Ivory T

DIY Wallpaper Installation – Essential Tools

05-09-2026

We offer a selection of the basic tools needed for a successful DIY wallpaper installation (you can contact us for advice)

Wallpaper Glue and Tools Online

Wallpaper plastic smoother – Helps gently smooth wallpaper onto the wall, pushing out air bubbles and ensuring good adhesion without damaging the surface.

Seam roller – Used to carefully press wallpaper joins together for neat, less-visible seams.

Wallpaper scissors – Essential for accurately trimming wallpaper around corners, ceilings, skirting boards and other areas.

Wallpaper smoothing brush – Helps smooth and position wallpaper, particularly useful for removing small air pockets and ensuring an even finish.

Wallpaper pasting brush – Used to spread wallpaper adhesive evenly across the back of the wallpaper.

Wallpaper adhesive – The correct adhesive is essential for securing the wallpaper and achieving a durable installation.

Lining paper – Can be used where appropriate to create a smoother, more uniform base and help improve the finished appearance.

Additional Tools needed for Wallpaper Installation (you may already have at home)

Stanley knife / utility knife / box cutter – Used for making precise cuts and trimming wallpaper around windows, doors, corners, ceilings and skirting boards. A sharp blade is essential for clean edges and preventing tearing.

Spirit level – Essential for checking that your first wallpaper drop is perfectly vertical. Starting with a straight, plumb line helps prevent the pattern from gradually drifting across the wall.

Plumb line – Creates a reliable vertical reference line, particularly useful on large walls or where the ceiling, floor or corners aren't perfectly straight.

Paint roller – Useful for applying adhesive or primer evenly to the wall when the wallpaper installation method calls for it. A roller helps provide consistent coverage across larger areas and can be quicker and more uniform than using a brush.

Paint brush – A good-quality paint brush is useful for applying wallpaper paste or adhesive to edges, corners and smaller areas where a roller may not reach. It allows for controlled, even application around detailed areas.

And of course Tape Measure / Pencil / Water and Appropriate Cloth / Ladder

Why the correct tools matter?

Having the right wallpapering tools makes the installation easier, more accurate and more professional-looking.

The correct smoother and brushes help prevent bubbles and creases, while good scissors and a seam roller create cleaner edges and joins.

Using the appropriate adhesive for your wallpaper is equally important for reliable adhesion and long-lasting results.

The right tools can make the difference between a frustrating DIY job and beautifully finished walls.

Feel free to contact us for your decorating needs (sales@ivoryt.com.au)

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