Wallpapering Skills

Be able to select equipment and materials for wallpapering.

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

Assessment Criteria

• 1.1

  State suitable tools and materials for wallpapering.

Be able to plan and prepare for the wallpapering task.

Preparation for wallpapering

• removing existing paper
• washing down walls
• filling and sanding
• lining paper if required

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

  Prepare surfaces to be wallpapered.

• 2.2

  Calculate the number of rolls required for a given area.

• 2.3

  Set up a workstation in a given position.

• 2.4

  Mix adhesive as directed.

• 2.5

  Measure straight drops, making an allowance for trimming, and cut paper.

• 2.6

  Mark a plumb line from a given starting point.

Be able to wallpaper. 

Demonstrate wallpapering skills

• apply adhesive with correct coverage
• folding paper
• apply first drop to plumb line
• smooth paper
• trim top and bottom

Assessment Criteria

• 3.1

  Apply adhesive to the paper, ensuring even and complete coverage.

• 3.2

  Fold paper before applying to wall.

• 3.3

  Apply first drop to the plumb line and ensure subsequent drops are butted.

• 3.4

  Smooth paper to minimise creases and bubbles.

• 3.5

  Ensure internal angles are correctly finished.

• 3.6`

  Ensure external angles are correctly finished.

• 3.7

  Trim excess paper and remove any excess paste.

Be able to maintain tools and the working area.

Housekeeping practice

• washing down pasting table
• cleaning paste bucket
• cleaning brushes and tools
• safe storage

Assessment Criteria

• 4.1

  Clean all tools and make good the working area.