# Tasks & work activities — paperhanger

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 47-2142.00 (Paperhangers).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Smooth strips or sections of paper with brushes or rollers to remove wrinkles and bubbles and to smooth joints.
- **[Core]** Trim rough edges from strips, using straightedges and trimming knives.
- **[Core]** Trim excess material at ceilings or baseboards, using knives.
- **[Core]** Check finished wallcoverings for proper alignment, pattern matching, and neatness of seams.
- **[Core]** Mark vertical guidelines on walls to align strips, using plumb bobs and chalk lines.
- **[Core]** Cover interior walls and ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, using hand tools.
- **[Core]** Apply adhesives to the backs of paper strips, using brushes, or dunk strips of prepasted wallcovering in water, wiping off any excess adhesive.
- **[Core]** Measure and cut strips from rolls of wallpaper or fabric, using shears or razors.
- **[Core]** Place strips or sections of paper on surfaces, aligning section edges and patterns.
- **[Core]** Fill holes, cracks, and other surface imperfections preparatory to covering surfaces.
- **[Core]** Measure surfaces or review work orders to estimate the quantities of materials needed.
- **[Core]** Apply sizing to seal surfaces and maximize adhesion of coverings to surfaces.
- **[Core]** Smooth rough spots on walls and ceilings, using sandpaper.
- **[Core]** Set up equipment, such as pasteboards and scaffolds.
- **[Core]** Remove old paper, using water, steam machines, or solvents and scrapers.
- **[Core]** Apply thinned glue to waterproof porous surfaces, using brushes, rollers, or pasting machines.
- **[Core]** Mix paste, using paste powder and water, and brush paste onto surfaces.
- **[Supplemental]** Staple or tack advertising posters onto fences, walls, billboards, or poles.
- **[Supplemental]** Remove paint, varnish, dirt, and grease from surfaces, using paint remover and water soda solutions.
- **[Supplemental]** Apply acetic acid to damp plaster to prevent lime from bleeding through paper.

## Detailed work activities

- Apply adhesives to construction materials.
- Apply decorative or textured finishes or coverings.
- Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
- Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
- Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
- Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
- Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.
- Estimate materials requirements for projects.
- Implement advertising or marketing initiatives.
- Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation.
- Mark reference points on construction materials.
- Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
- Measure work site dimensions.
- Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
- Prepare surfaces for finishing.
- Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.
- Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
- Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
- Trim excess material from installations.