Cut wallpaper to size

Description

Use large scissors or other cutting implements to cut wallpaper to size. Mark the paper where it is to be cut, leaving extra space where appropriate. Mark or crease the paper and cut it straight and without fraying.

Alternative labels

trimming to size of wallpaper
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cutting wallpaper to size

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Cut wallpaper to size is an essential skill of the following occupations:

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.

Optional skill

Cut wallpaper to size is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Paperhanger supervisor: Paperhanger supervisors monitor the hanging of wallpaper. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems.

 


 

References

  1. Cut wallpaper to size – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022