CORAL 69500 Paperwiz 3-in-1 Wallpaper Tool, The Original, Yellow

I had a smoothing brush for years and which I loved and could only use that particular brush when papering; however, I made the mistake of lending it out to a family member for it to never be seen again!I have been converted – being hard plastic I had wondered just how good it could be but I was actually excited to have discovered it! It is so much more than just a piece of plastic.I searched for a new brush similar which I could not find and this wallpaper tool was showing in the searches. I didn't realise anything like this existed but I liked the sound of it seeing that it was multipurpose and can be used as a straight edge too! Whereas I would normally have a separate ruler to use as a straight edge, this was not needed – even going down and around door frames it was so easy to cut straight edges.I hung two types of paper and both were ‘paste the wall’ type – one smooth and the other a fresco and although being careful – which was common sense to me that being hard plastic, it could damage the paper. I can honestly say that it didn’t cause any damage at all – in fact, I got through the job in quick time because not only was it great for smoothing the paper onto the wall, when it came to using as straight edge, it came into its own; particularly around light switches and sockets – not only a great straight edge but also perfect for tucking the paper edges behind the switch – so neat and tidy.The smoothing was great –had to be careful not to tear the paper and it did a great job BUT, when using it around the edges, it made life so much simpler. As long as you keep the tool in the same position as you go along and the knife the same position too…you will have consistent straight lines.(I actually purchased the knife that was recommended on this tool and it absolutely made a perfect team – the knife was far better than any other I had used in that it was super sharp and made amazingly straight cuts and the blades didn’t bend either which I have found on regular adjustable Stanley blades).When I purchased this tool, it was £4.95 but has since been reduced to currently £3.99 which makes it excellent value.Like me, if you have never used this kind of paper hanging tool before and was afraid to do so – bite the bullet and give it a go as it made papering so much more simple and quicker. The only tip is to not rush the process of smoothing as this will help prevent accidental tearing.I can’t recommend this tool enough!

strong and useful.

I noticed this in a how to video. It’s very handy just needs to be the right paper (thick) and using a sharp blade. I found a craft scalpel best. Also don’t get the paper to wet with paste as this can also cause rips

Excellent... I was so sceptical about this, but it is so much better than a traditional brush to wipe out air bubbles and push paper into corners. Just sweep it across paper, don't press really hard. Great at getting defined lines to cut excess paper.

Wish I had always had one of these ...so handy if you are hanging paper .I am not a professional..but this made the job much much easier .well worth th money .watch you tube fella..just a few minutes to get the most from it.

This is our second purchase. An excellent buy - good for getting rid of air pockets and ensuring the paper edges are well stuck down. Handy gadget and a great price. Thoroughly recommended.

Marked and tore our thin paper several times. A brush is better. Good for corner cutting.

Great wee tool for wallpapering