The Zinsser Pre Pasted Wallpaper Installation Kit puts six hand tools for hanging pre-pasted wallpaper in one box. You get a sponge, a smoothing brush, a seam roller, seam repair adhesive, a smoothing paddle and a utility knife. It's built for homeowners hanging their own pre-pasted paper. If that's your project, add the Zinsser kit to your cart with your wallpaper order so everything ships together.

Perfect for pre-pasted wallpaper installation. Here's what's in the box.

• Sponge
• Smoothing brush
• Seam roller
• Seam repair adhesive
• Smoothing paddle
• Utility knife

Before you check out, the shipping information page and our returns and exchanges policy spell out the current terms. Read the returns page before you open the package, because the policy treats opened and unopened items differently.

What's included in the kit and what each tool does

Every tool in this kit has a single job. Here's the short version of each, using only what the maker, Zinsser, says about it.

• SoftGrip wall and wallcovering sponge: a 3 in. thick, super-absorbent sponge made for wallpapering that holds more paste than a standard sponge.
• The sponge is safe for any surface, so you can use it to apply paste and adhesive without worrying about the wall underneath.
• Smoothing brush: a hand brush for working wallpaper flat against the wall.
• Smoothing paddle: a flat paddle that gives you a second smoothing option alongside the brush.
• Seam roller: a small, durable roller sized to set seams and lock down edges where two sheets meet.
• SureGrip seam and repair adhesive: seals down stubborn, curling and loose edges and seams.
• The adhesive strips easily without damaging walls, according to the maker, who also says it tacks faster than ordinary seam adhesives.
• Utility knife: for trimming paper during the job.

That's the whole list. There's no hidden extra and no filler. If you want a sense of how these tools fit together on an actual wall, our brief tutorial on hanging wallpaper walks through a typical job from start to finish.

Who the Zinsser Pre Pasted Wallpaper Installation Kit is for

This kit makes the most sense for people hanging wallpaper themselves for the first time, or for anyone who's done it once and remembers scrambling for a sponge halfway through the first strip. Pre-pasted paper moves quickly once you start. Having the tools out and ready before the first sheet goes up keeps you from stopping mid-strip.

It's also a good fit if you've already got a project on the calendar. January to May is wallpaper season for us, and plenty of people plan a bedroom, powder room or dining room refresh in those months. If that's you, ordering the kit with the paper means you're not waiting on tools once the rolls arrive.

It's less necessary if you already own a full set of wallpapering tools. Look through the list above and compare it to what's in your garage. If you're only missing a seam roller or a fresh tube of seam adhesive, you may not need the whole kit.

Pre-pasted wallpaper installation versus other wall coverings

The kit is described as perfect for pre-pasted wallpaper installation, and that's the use it's made for. Peel and stick wallpaper, murals and tile each come with their own instructions, and those are the ones to follow. The Wallcoverings Association, the industry trade group, likewise points homeowners to the manufacturer's instructions for each product. If you're unsure whether a pattern you like is pre-pasted, check its product listing or ask us before you order.

How the process works: where each tool comes in

Think of a pre-pasted job in a few stages: preparing the paper, getting it on the wall, smoothing it, finishing the seams and trimming. The kit covers each stage with one or two tools. Your wallpaper's own instructions set the exact method and order, so keep them close.

Getting paste where it needs to be

The SoftGrip sponge is the tool you'll pick up most. Zinsser lists it as 3 in. thick and made to hold more paste than an ordinary sponge, which means fewer trips back to the bucket or tray. Because it's safe for any surface, it's also handy for applying adhesive where paste alone isn't holding.

Smoothing the sheet flat

Once a strip is up, the smoothing brush and smoothing paddle are what you'll use to work it flat. Some people like the brush for the first pass and the paddle for the second. Others stick with one. Having both lets you find out which feels right in your hand without a separate trip to the store.

Setting seams and edges

Seams are where a wallpaper job looks professional or doesn't. The seam roller is sized to set the seam between two sheets and lock down the edges, so the line where they meet sits flat. Use it on each seam as you go rather than saving them all for the end.

Fixing edges that lift

If an edge or seam curls or works loose, the SureGrip seam and repair adhesive is there to seal it back down. The maker describes it as bonding stronger and tacking faster than ordinary seam adhesives while still stripping easily without damaging walls. That last point matters if you ever change the paper later.

Trimming

The utility knife handles trimming. A sharp blade makes cleaner cuts, so work carefully and keep the paper supported while you cut.

For the full step-by-step on hanging a strip, see our wallpaper hanging tutorial. It covers the job in more detail than a product page can.

Shipping and returns

Shipping and returns follow the store's standard policies. Check the shipping information page for how orders ship, and read the returns and exchanges page before you open the box. Opened and unopened items are handled differently, so if there's any chance you'll send the kit back, keep it sealed until you're sure.

If you're buying paper at the same time, run your room through our wallpaper calculator first. Ordering the right number of rolls the first time saves you a second order partway through the job.

How to choose: this kit or individual tools

The honest answer depends on what you already own and what you're hanging. Here are the questions worth asking before you buy.

• Is your wallpaper pre-pasted? If yes, this kit is made for it. If not, check the product page for your paper.
• Do you already own a smoothing brush and seam roller? If you do, compare what's left against the kit list.
• Is this your first wallpaper project? First-timers usually get the most out of having every tool in one place.
• Are you papering more than one room? The sponge, brush, paddle and roller are reusable tools, so one kit can carry you across several rooms.
• Do you expect to touch up seams later? The seam repair adhesive is useful well after the install, whenever an edge starts to lift.

If you've read all that and still aren't sure, browse the D. Marie Interiors wallpaper collection for the pattern you have in mind and check its listing, or send us a note through the contact page with the pattern name and your question.

Frequently Asked Questions

What comes in the Zinsser Pre Pasted Wallpaper Installation Kit?

The kit includes six tools: a SoftGrip wall and wallcovering sponge, a smoothing brush, a seam roller, SureGrip seam and repair adhesive, a smoothing paddle and a utility knife. Together they cover applying paste, smoothing each sheet flat, setting seams, sealing loose edges and trimming. The kit is described as perfect for pre-pasted wallpaper installation.

Can I use this kit for peel and stick wallpaper?

The kit is described as perfect for pre-pasted wallpaper installation, and that's the use it's made for. Peel and stick wallpaper, murals and tile each come with their own instructions, and those are the ones to follow. If you're unsure which tools your pattern needs, send us a note through the contact page before ordering.

What does the seam roller do?

The seam roller is a small, durable tool sized to set seams and lock down edges where two sheets of wallpaper meet. Rolling each seam as you hang helps the join sit flat against the wall. It's a reusable tool, so it stays useful for later projects, and the seam repair adhesive pairs with it whenever an edge lifts.

Will the seam adhesive damage my walls if I remove the wallpaper later?

According to the maker, SureGrip seam and repair adhesive strips easily without damaging walls. It's made to seal down stubborn, curling and loose edges and seams, and the maker says it tacks faster than ordinary seam adhesives. That makes it useful during installation and for touch-ups afterward, without making future removal harder.

Can I return the kit if I don't use it?

Returns follow the store's returns and exchanges policy, and opened and unopened items are treated differently. Read the returns and exchanges page before opening the package. If there's a chance you'll send the kit back, keep it sealed until you're certain you need it. Questions about a specific order can go through our contact page.

Ready to hang

If your paper is pre-pasted and you want every basic tool on hand before the first strip goes up, add the Zinsser Pre Pasted Wallpaper Installation Kit to your cart.

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We have a 30 day return policy. Only unopened products that are in their original condition can be returned for a full refund. Items that have been opened will receive in-store credit. You are responsible for the cost of return shipping, if you prefer a return label please email us at support@dmarieinteriors.com. The cost of the label will be deducted from your refund.