skillfactor-pipeline/skills/paperhanger/references/tasks.md

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.