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
cutting of wallpaper to size
cutting to size of wallpaper
trimming of wallpaper to size
trim wallpaper to size
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
- Cut wallpaper to size – ESCO