After noticing comments from a number of people on different
decorating forums regarding the effectiveness of pasting machines, I decided to
post a short review.
We have been using the Beeline paste master for several years now.
It is capable of applying most types of adhesive to most wall
coverings, except the very delicate or hand printed types. It is basically a
metal trough full of paste that has a roller sat in the centre, which picks up
the paste and transfers it to your paper. The machine is very simple to use. The
unit sits on the end of your paste table and clips on to either side, then you
simply lift the top rollers up which are attached to a metal plate and hinged
at either side, place the end of your length of wall paper over the large roller
and close the lid back down. You then pull the paper back over itself whilst
walking back to the end of the paste table. Sounds complicated but it's really
not.
You can adjust the amount of paste or adhesive that is applied to
the paper depending on the type of paper you are hanging. It gives a very even
coverage of paste and is probably three times as fast as pasting by brush. Initially
the unit requires about half a bucket of paste to fill the trough. If you are hanging
three Metre lengths, it will need topping up
after approximately every two or three pieces, depending on the
amount of paste you are applying.
I would say that
this machine is a must for any professional decorator or paper hanger; they are
a trade quality piece of kit and well worth the money.
