Learn how to wallpaper or advance your existing skills with a professional wallpapering course. Our courses are delivered by painting and decorating experts with decades in the industry. Everything we teach you comes from our own experience mastering the tools, techniques and materials needed to hang wallpaper efficiently and effectively. Find a wallpaper course near you now.
Our wallpapering courses have been designed for both beginners and experienced professionals alike. Master the foundations with a wallpaper installation course or grow your expertise by learning about complex surfaces and mural hangings.
This is the ideal starting point for anyone wanting to develop their wallpapering skills. Over the two days, you will learn the basics of wallpapering, including wall preparation, tool selection, and foundation paper installation. The main focus of the course will be on developing your ability to hang non-matching vinyl wallpaper in different scenarios.
Key Features
This course is a natural progression from our introduction to paperhanging course. It is designed for those who want to enhance their wallpapering skills. The course covers patterned papers and various types of wallpaper and offers hands-on experience in hanging wallpaper in different settings, such as around fireplaces, and in window reveals.
Key Features
This course covers the art of working with challenging wallcoverings like silk, wool strand, flock, hessian, Lincrusta, and hand-printed paper. You’ll learn specific techniques for each type of wallcovering, quantity calculations, suitability assessments, and how to handle high-end projects with confidence.
Key Features
Our two-day complex surfaces wallpapering course teaches advanced techniques for hanging wallpaper on challenging surfaces such as sloping ceilings, arches, and columns. Designed for experienced wallpaperers, we will cover everything from materials to tools, as well as how to overcome obstacles when wallpapering complex surfaces.
Key Features
This is the ideal starting point for anyone wanting to develop their wallpapering skills. Over the two days, you will learn the basics of wallpapering, including wall preparation, tool selection, and foundation paper installation. The main focus of the course will be on developing your ability to hang non-matching vinyl wallpaper in different scenarios.
Key Features
This course is a natural progression from our introduction to paperhanging course. It is designed for those who want to enhance their wallpapering skills. The course covers patterned papers and various types of wallpaper and offers hands-on experience in hanging wallpaper in different settings, such as around fireplaces, and in window reveals.
Key Features
This course covers the art of working with challenging wallcoverings like silk, wool strand, flock, hessian, Lincrusta, and hand-printed paper. You’ll learn specific techniques for each type of wallcovering, quantity calculations, suitability assessments, and how to handle high-end projects with confidence.
Key Features
Our two-day complex surfaces wallpapering course teaches advanced techniques for hanging wallpaper on challenging surfaces such as sloping ceilings, arches, and columns. Designed for experienced wallpaperers, we will cover everything from materials to tools, as well as how to overcome obstacles when wallpapering complex surfaces.
Key Features
This course will teach you how to use wide-width vinyls, such as Muraspec. You will learn how to prepare the surface, what tools are required, and how to hang wide-width papers onto walls. Additionally, you will be taught how to work around obstacles such as light switches, sockets, and pipework.
Key Features
Our Applying Printed Murals course, taught by Paul at Vista Digital, will teach you how to install various types of murals, including one-piece and multi-panel murals. You will learn how to accurately measure the area, prepare it for the installation, and hang the murals.
Key Features
Our Advanced Applying Printed Murals course covers the installation of murals on complex surfaces, resolving design problems, and overcoming obstacles. It is designed to help you gain confidence in providing specialized mural installation services.
Key Features
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This course will teach you how to use wide-width vinyls, such as Muraspec. You will learn how to prepare the surface, what tools are required, and how to hang wide-width papers onto walls. Additionally, you will be taught how to work around obstacles such as light switches, sockets, and pipework.
Key Features
Our Applying Printed Murals course, taught by Paul at Vista Digital, will teach you how to install various types of murals, including one-piece and multi-panel murals. You will learn how to accurately measure the area, prepare it for the installation, and hang the murals.
Key Features
Our Advanced Applying Printed Murals course covers the installation of murals on complex surfaces, resolving design problems, and overcoming obstacles. It is designed to help you gain confidence in providing specialized mural installation services.
Key Features
Head over to our other course categories or get in touch.
Most of our wallpapering courses are 2 days long, apart from our Mural Courses, which are 1 day long.
Depending on the specific wallpaper installation course you take, you’ll learn a variety of skills tailored to that discipline. Our hands-on approach allows you to practise your skills in an interactive environment supported by our course leaders. You’ll come away with the confidence and knowledge to tackle any wallpapering project and be able to increase your service offering and income.
All courses teach you fundamental strategies and techniques for hanging wallpaper and will typically cover:
Depending on which course you are taking, you will learn a variety of different skills and techniques whilst focussing on a particular specialism. As a guide this is what to expect over the two days you are with us:
Browse our available wallpapering courses now to get started.
We’ll provide you with the appropriate equipment on the day of your wallpapering course for you to practise the techniques and learn how to safely handle any tools. You’ll need to bring:
Our wallpapering courses are delivered in Edenbridge, Kent in the South of England, and Preston, Lancashire in the North Of England.
Address
Unit 42, Gabriels Farm, Marsh Green Rd, Marsh Green, Edenbridge TN8 5PP.
Directions
The site is just a short drive from the M25 and approximately 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport. Edenbridge Train Station is less than 10 minutes by car. The postcode will take you to Gabriels Farm or Gabriels Fishery (depending which direction you come from) so look out for the large yellow signs at the end of the drive. As you turn into Gabriels Farm look out for a green metal gate on the left hand side and a telegraph pole with Unit 42 written on it. We are the end 2 units in a green metal polytunnel style unit and the car park is at the end of that driveway. Please park considerately and do not block the containers.
There are several hotels and B&B’s in the Edenbridge area such as Ye Old Crowne, Lingfield is a short drive away with rooms at The Star pub, or alternatively East Grinstead is a larger town with a Premier Inn and Travelodge plus lots more food choices for the even
Course Leader
Ian Crump
Address
Unit A1, Anchorage Business Park , Chain Caul Way, Ashton-on-Ribble Preston, PR2 2YL
Directions
If using a SATNAV, the postcode can be temperamental. When you are on Chain Caul Way look out for a large white pipe that runs overhead across the road, and just next to that is the signage & entrance for Anchorage Business Park. As you enter the park the unit is the first one on your left hand side. There is plenty of parking available but please only use the bays marked ‘A1’ or ‘Visitor’. Once parked, come in through the door and up the stairs.
Preston Lancs Train Station is around a 10 minute drive away and there are several nearby hotels if you need to stay over, including The Premier Inn in Preston City Centre.
Course Leader
Pete Wilkinson
If you’re interested in a wallpaper course and think you might meet the criteria for CITB funding, we can help you. Our courses are all eligible for CITB funding and we’ve guided hundreds of tradespeople through the process. This could be for your micro business, or for your staff or contractors if you want to expand and enhance your company. Get your course fully funded and start your journey towards success.
A wallpaper course with PaintTech covers 1 – 2 days depending on the course. Our courses start at 9.30am and we always try to finish by 4:30pm. This gives us enough time to go through the knowledge and theory that you need to know, as well as other modules such as safety, and then plenty of time to get hands on and try out what you’ve learnt.
Depending on the particular wallpaper course you are taking, costs range from between £540 to £1080. CITB funding is available to pay for all of your course if you meet eligible criteria, and PaintTech can help you secure this funding. You can speak to us before you book if you’d like more help with course costs. Students also receive a 20% discount off Graham and Brown wallpapers when they register for a trade account.
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