paperhanger
Paperhangers are specialised in hanging up wallpaper. They apply adhesives to the paper, or to the wall in the case of reinforced wallpaper, and fix the paper straight, well aligned, and avoiding the inclusion of air bubbles.
Also called: wallpaper decorator, paper hanger, wall paperer, wallpaper hanger, decorator paper hanger
- 13
- essential skills
- 22
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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Essential skills
13- apply wallpaper paste
- cut wallpaper to size
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- hang wallpaper
- inspect construction supplies
- mix wallpaper paste
- prepare wall for wallpaper
- protect surfaces during construction work
- remove wallpaper
- snap chalk line
- transport construction supplies
- use measurement instruments
- work ergonomically
Optional skills
22- advise on construction materials
- answer requests for quotation
- art history
- calculate needs for construction supplies
- clean painting equipment
- demonstrate products' features
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- keep personal administration
- keep records of work progress
- maintain work area cleanliness
- mix paint
- monitor stock level
- order construction supplies
- paint surfaces
- process incoming construction supplies
- tape drywall
- types of paint
- types of wallpaper
- use safety equipment in construction
- use sander
- work in a construction team
- work safely with chemicals
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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