Our hang wallcoverings – specialist papers course teaches you the art of working with challenging wallcoverings like silk, wool stand, flock, hessian, Lincrusta, and hand-printed paper.
This course will enable you to confidently take on high-end projects and set yourself apart in the industry. Your newfound skills will make you a valuable resource to clients, which means you can charge a premium for your services and increase your profits.
As an experienced paperhanger, you have already mastered the art of standard wallpapering. But now it’s time to take your skills to the next level. This course will allow you to tackle challenging wallcoverings such as silk, wool stand, flock, hessian, Lincrusta, and hand-printed paper.
By developing specific techniques for each type of wallcovering, you will be able to handle even the most difficult projects with ease. The course will help you to prepare surfaces, select the appropriate paste, and work around electrical fittings and pipework. Additionally, you will learn about quantity calculations and suitability assessments for surfaces and specialised wallcoverings.
With the knowledge and skills gained from this course, you will be able to take on high-end projects, increase your profitability, and elevate your industry value. Don’t settle for standard wallpapering – challenge yourself to become an expert in specialist wallcoverings.
You will cover the following:
• Practice safe and healthy work methods for your specific job.
• Calculate amounts, lengths, areas, and waste for hanging unique wallpapers.
• Ensure the walls are suitable for wallpaper.
• Mix and apply wallpaper paste.
Handle delicate wallpapers with care.
• Apply specialised paper wallpapers, like silk or handprinted paper.
• Work around electrical fixtures and pipes.
• Safely use ladders, hand tools, and related equipment.
Course Objectives:
• Learn safe and healthy work practices for specific tasks.
• Calculate quantities, lengths, areas, and waste for hanging non-standard wallpapers.
• Assess surface suitability for wallpaper installation.
• Understand how to prepare pastes and adhesives.
• Safely handle specialised wallcoverings.
• Apply various types of specialised wallcoverings (e.g., silk, wool strand, flock, hessian, Lincrusta, hand-printed).
• Work around electrical fittings and pipes.
• Safely use access equipment, hand tools, and related tools.
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