Description
Make sure the wall is prepared for papering. Remove any dirt, grease, or debris. Make sure the wall is smooth and dry. Coat plaster or other porous material with a sealer to make sure the wallpaper paste is not absorbed.
Alternative labels
sealing wall for wall papering
clean wall for wallpapering
cleaning wall for wallpapering
sealing walls for wallpapering
wall preparation for wallpapering
seal walls for wallpapering
preparing wall for wallpaper
seal wall for wallpapering
prepare walls for wallpaper
preparation of wall for wallpaper
preparation of walls for wallpaper
preparing walls for wallpaper
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Prepare wall for wallpaper 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.
Building construction worker: Building construction workers prepare and maintain building construction activities on construction sites. They perform preparation and clean-up work in order to assist specialised construction workers.
Optional skill
Prepare wall for wallpaper 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
- Prepare wall for wallpaper – ESCO
