Choosing a wallpaper spatula and tips for using it

The times when various rags and other improvised means were used for wallpapering are over. The modern construction market offers a huge number of tools that will help you cope with repair work perfectly.

As practice shows, the use of rags and other similar utensils has become ineffective. Today, an excellent solution is a wallpaper spatula, with which you can smooth out the wallpaper without any problems, eliminate the air and securely fix the wallpaper on the wall.

Despite the fact that wallpaper first appeared, and after a long time spatulas entered the markets, today it is simply impossible to imagine carrying out repair work without it. He became a real assistant not only for novice craftsmen, but also for real professionals. A distinctive feature of the spatula is its versatility, thanks to which it can be used both for sealing cracks and seams, and for applying glue to wallpaper.

There are a huge number of spatulas on the modern market, each of which has its own characteristics and advantages. In construction centers, you can see tools of various shapes, which are actively used in the process of working with wallpaper. Spatulas are made from various materials.

One of the most famous and popular types of spatula today is the classic clamping version. To some extent, it resembles a putty tool, but it is made exclusively of plastic. It is thanks to this it is possible to achieve maximum convenience in the process of use, which has a positive effect on the area and speed of the treated surface.

The main task of the pressure trowel is that it presses the wallpaper even in the most inaccessible places. Masters say that with the help of such a tool, you can very quickly do the joining of one sheet with others or a wall. Without such a spatula, it is literally impossible to stick non-woven and paper vinyl wallpaper. Most clamping options are usually rectangular.

Another type of spatula is the "shark fin", which is considered universal. This tool is perfect for applying adhesive and smoothing wallpaper, as well as finishing corners. Professionals advise such tools for beginners, as they are easy to use and will be an excellent assistant when carrying out finishing work.

A spatula called "boat" is also in great demand among the craftsmen who are engaged in the renovation of premises. The tool is quite comfortable to use, so even the most difficult areas can be processed with it. In addition, the tool has its own unique shape, which greatly simplifies the process of smoothing wallpaper, as well as applying glue to the walls. The convenient shape makes it possible to hold the spatula in your hands without any problems.

Quite popular is also notched trowel, which makes it possible to apply the glue as evenly as possible. This tool got its purpose due to the fact that there are teeth along the entire perimeter. They can be of various sizes and lengths, as well as be located at a distance from each other. It all depends on what kind of work will be performed.In hardware stores, you can find models with or without a handle. The use of such a spatula allows you not to worry about the fact that the glue will not be evenly distributed.

If you need to process hard-to-reach places, then a special angled spatula. Many experts believe that it makes no sense to buy such a tool. The fact is that such a spatula can only work with internal corners, so many simply use a regular pressure spatula.

In order for the spatula to be as effective as possible during use, you need to pay close attention to its choice. The shape of the product is important. Usually they do not attach importance to the form, however, the convenience of working with the tool depends on it.

The spatula comes in many different shapes today.

1. Classic form, which will be an excellent solution when carrying out finishing work on large areas. Thanks to the unique configuration, it is possible to get rid of air and excess glue as quickly as possible. The only drawback of this tool is that it is rather uncomfortable for use in corners.

2. Trapezoidal spatula, which is notable for its small dimensions, which greatly simplifies the process of its storage. This tool is quite simple to work with when doing a small amount of work, for example, if you just need to level a flat surface. The main advantage of the tool is that it can be used with any wallpaper, regardless of its material and width.

Of course, in the selection process, you need to pay attention not only to the shape of the product, but also to other criteria.

1. Workmanship. The surface of the spatula should be as flat as possible, without any defects or sagging, which may appear if the object is of poor quality. Pay attention to the working edge, which should be uniform in thickness and not have any damage.

2. It is best to give preference to products in the production process of which elastic plastic was used. During pressing, such a tool bends, but not very much. In addition, you should not choose rigid models that almost do not bend, as they can harm the wallpaper during the process of gluing or subsequent processing.

The effectiveness of working with a spatula depends on the correct use of it. After the wallpaper has already been processed with glue and glued, it is immediately necessary to look closely at the joint with the neighboring canvas, after which you can begin leveling the surface with a spatula.

The alignment process is pretty straightforward too. You just need to start from the center of the canvas and gradually bleed the air using semicircular movements. Do not apply too much pressure on the instrument. It is enough just to swipe over the required area a couple of times.

Thus, spatulas can be plastic, silicone, for trimming, rolling or trimming... This tool can be used for both non-woven and other wallpapers. The versatility of the tool allows both smoothing the wallpaper and applying glue.