Paperhanger
Other Titles
Bill Board Poster, Bill Poster, Paper Hanger, Paperhanger, Vinyl Hanger, Wall Covering Contractor, Wall Covering Installer, Wallpaper Hanger, Wallpaper Installer
Paperhangers apply advertising posters or decorative materials such as wallpapers to walls and other surfaces. When working at a property, they are typically tasked with covering the interior walls and ceilings. In this role, they carefully analyse a surface to be covered and determine if it needs any preparation. They may use putty and other filling materials to smoothen a surface before applying decorative wallpapers or fabrics. A part of their job is to measure and cut strips of wallpapers as per the dimensions of the surface to be covered. They also smooth the covering material using rollers and then attach it to a wall or a ceiling using adhesive materials.
Smooth strips or sections of paper with brushes or rollers to remove wrinkles and bubbles and to smooth joints.
Trim rough edges from strips, using straightedges and trimming knives.
Trim excess material at ceilings or baseboards, using knives.
Check finished wallcoverings for proper alignment, pattern matching, and neatness of seams.
Mark vertical guidelines on walls to align strips, using plumb bobs and chalk lines.
Cover interior walls and ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, using hand tools.
Apply adhesives to the backs of paper strips, using brushes, or dunk strips of prepasted wallcovering in water, wiping off any excess adhesive.
Measure and cut strips from rolls of wallpaper or fabric, using shears or razors.
Place strips or sections of paper on surfaces, aligning section edges and patterns.
Fill holes, cracks, and other surface imperfections preparatory to covering surfaces.
Measure surfaces or review work orders to estimate the quantities of materials needed.
Apply sizing to seal surfaces and maximize adhesion of coverings to surfaces.
Smooth rough spots on walls and ceilings, using sandpaper.
Set up equipment, such as pasteboards and scaffolds.
Remove old paper, using water, steam machines, or solvents and scrapers.
Apply thinned glue to waterproof porous surfaces, using brushes, rollers, or pasting machines.
Mix paste, using paste powder and water, and brush paste onto surfaces.
Staple or tack advertising posters onto fences, walls, billboards, or poles.
Remove paint, varnish, dirt, and grease from surfaces, using paint remover and water soda solutions.
Apply acetic acid to damp plaster to prevent lime from bleeding through paper.
Active Listening→ Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Coordination→ Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Speaking→ Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Performing General Physical Activities→ Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Handling and Moving Objects→ Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material→ Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment→ Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships→ Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates→ Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems→ Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge→ Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Apply decorative or textured finishes or coverings.
Trim excess material from installations.
Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation.
Mark reference points on construction materials.
Apply adhesives to construction materials.
Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.
Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
Estimate materials requirements for projects.
Measure work site dimensions.
Prepare surfaces for finishing.
Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.
Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
Manual Dexterity→ The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Near Vision→ The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Arm-Hand Steadiness→ The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Extent Flexibility→ The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Multilimb Coordination→ The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Finger Dexterity→ The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Gross Body Equilibrium→ The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Trunk Strength→ The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
Control Precision→ The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Information Ordering→ The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g. , patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Oral Comprehension→ The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Customer and Personal Service→ Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Building and Construction→ Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Mathematics→ Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Administration and Management→ Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Mechanical→ Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Public Safety and Security→ Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Language→ Knowledge of the structure and content of a language - English, French, Swahili et cetera - including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Accounting software -- Construction accounting software; Job-costing software; Accounting, estimating and business management software; Competitive bid tracking software; Construction management software
Project management software -- Estimating software; Construction estimating software; Construction material take-off and estimating software
Spreadsheet software -- e.g., Google Sheets; Microsoft Excel
Adhesive or glue application systems→ Wallpaper pasting machines
Applicator brushes→ Paste brushes
Blocks or pulleys→ Pulleys
Chalk lines→ Chalk line markers
Counters→ Length measuring counters
Glue guns→ Paste syringes
Hand sprayers→ Wallpaper removal sprayers
Hanging rails or holders→ Border holdups
Hold down clamps→ Paste board clamps
Immersion heaters→ Electric bucket heaters
Industrial work surfaces→ Paste tables; Wallpaper booking tables; Wallpaper pasting boards
Knife blade sets or dispensers→ Razor blade dispensers
Ladders→ Extension ladders; Step ladders
Levels→ Laser levels
Notebook computers→ Laptop computers
Personal computers
Plaster or mortar mixers→ Paste beaters
Plumb bobs→ Plumb lines
Power sanders→ Drywall power sanders
Pressure or steam cleaners→ Wallpaper steamers
Razor knives→ Break off knives; Broad knives; Straight edge trimmers; Wallpaper scrapers etc
Scaffolding→ Rolling scaffolds
Shears→ Wallpaper scissors; Wallpaper shears
Staple guns→ Pneumatic staplers
Straight edges→ Aluminum straightedges; Wallpaper smoothers
Tablet computers
Tape measures→ Measuring tapes
Trowels→ Hand trowels
Wallpaper roller→ Perforating rollers; Seam rollers
Wire brushes→ Wallpaper smoothing brushes
Realistic→ Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Conventional→ Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Attention to Detail→ Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Dependability→ Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Initiative→ Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Independence→ Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Integrity→ Job requires being honest and ethical.
Self Control→ Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Stress Tolerance→ Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Cooperation→ Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Persistence→ Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Achievement/Effort→ Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Adaptability/Flexibility→ Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Concern for Others→ Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
Innovation→ Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Analytical Thinking→ Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Leadership→ Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Social Orientation→ Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
Support→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
Relationships→ Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
Working Conditions→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.