Wallpapering Skills

Be able to plan and prepare for a wallpapering task.

Wallpapering tools and equipment

• tape measure
• plumb line
• papering scissors
• cutting knife
• papering smoothing brush
• adhesive brush
• joint roller

Wallpapering materials

• lining paper
• wall paper
• wall paper adhesive

Protection of surfaces

• placing dust sheets

Calculation of quantities

• measure pattern repeat
• calculate drop length
• measure wall
• calculate number of drops

Mixing of adhesive

• read manufacturers instruction
• clean mixing bucket
• add water to required quantities
• add paste and mix

Assessment Criteria

• 1.1
  Indicate suitable tools and materials for the task.
• 1.2
  Protect surrounding area.
• 1.3
  With guidance, estimate the number of complete drops needed to cover a given surface area.
• 1.4
  Follow instructions for mixing adhesive.
• 1.5
  Measure straight drops, making an allowance for trimming, and cut paper as instructed.

Be able to assist in a wallpapering task.

Preparation for wallpapering

• erect pasting table
• measure and cut drop
• paste wall paper
• apply to wall plumb line
• smooth out wall paper
• trim top and bottom

Wallpapering materials

• measuring a room
• calculation of quantities required
• reading adhesive instructions and mix adhesive
• evaluate pattern repeat dimension
• mark out a vertical plumb line with a pencil

Assessment Criteria

• 2.1
  Apply adhesive to the paper.
• 2.2
  Apply drops as instructed.
• 2.3
  Smooth paper to minimise creases and bubbles.
• 2.4
  Follow instructions to trim excess paper.

Be able to work safely and efficiently.

Housekeeping practice

• washing down pasting table
• cleaning paste bucket
• cleaning brushes and tools
• safe storage
• remove protection and clean surfaces

Assessment Criteria

• 3.1
  Use safe working practice when carrying out wallpapering activities.
• 3.2
  Clean and store tools in line with safe working practice.
• 3.3
  Leave work area clean and free from debris.