how can i cut wallpaper in a perfectly straight line?

[Maz]

hello,

I am using fancy wallpaper for the splashback in our kitchen and then putting a clear perspex panel over it. it will look fab - but only if i get the top of the paper cut straight. how can i do this? can you hire really big gullotines? any advise much appreciated.

Maz

 

[Diyisfun]

A new razor blade or similar against a straight edge should give a good finish

 

[Maz]

thank you - i feel a bit silly not thinking of that myself. a bloke at my work is bringing in a super sharp pen knife and a metal ruler

 

[Diyisfun]

Metal rule is perfect....pen knife I would say is not sharp enough & probably the blade thickness might make it tear. Use a razor blade or scalpel knife, B+Q sell many different types, The paper will blunt it quickly.

 

[Zampa]

In most rade centres they sell straight edges that are about the width of a roll of paper..very handy tools

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