The Specialist Decorator
By positioning yourself as a specialist, you not only build expertise but also establish a reputation for which clients are willing to pay more.
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.
In this two-day course, beginners will learn the basics of wallpapering, including wall preparation, tool selection, and foundation paper installation. The focus will be on developing skills to hang non-matching vinyl wallpaper in various scenarios.
This course is designed for those who want to enhance their wallpapering skills. It covers patterned papers and various types of wallpaper, and offers hands-on experience in hanging wallpaper in different settings such as: around a fireplace, ceilings and window reveals.
This course is for experienced paper hangers who want to learn how to apply specialist wallpapers You’ll learn about specific considerations for each type of wallcovering and will hang them in a workshop environment.
This advanced course is designed for experienced decorators to learn how to install wallcoverings on complex surfaces such as sloping ceilings, stairwells, and arches.
This course provides practical training on hanging wide width vinyls, such as Muraspec, covering all aspects of installation, from measuring and ordering to applying the product.
This course teaches you how to install various types of murals, market the concept, and become an approved installer of Vista Digital murals, to enhance your decorating business. This is another one of our courses that is assured by City & Guilds.
Our Advanced Applying Printed Murals course teaches how to install murals onto complex surfaces, resolve design problems, and handle obstacles. Gain confidence to deliver mural installation as a specialist service.
By positioning yourself as a specialist, you not only build expertise but also establish a reputation for which clients are willing to pay more.
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