Paperhanging Quiz

Paperhanging shears can be sharpened using:

• steel wool

• wet and dry abrasive paper

• a fine file or an oilstone

• a coarse file

Answer explanation

Paperhanging shears can be sharpened using a fine file or an oilstone, as they provide the necessary precision and sharpness for this task.

The width dimension of a paste table is the same as:

• contract vinyls

• woodchip papers

• lining papers

• blown vinyl papers

Answer explanation

The width dimension of a paste table is the same as lining papers, making it the correct choice.

The purpose of a paperhanging brush is to:

• position paper for pattern matching

• squeeze out excess paste

• flatten blisters and wrinkles

• remove air pockets

Answer explanation

The purpose of a paperhanging brush is to remove air pockets, ensuring a smooth application of wallpaper.

The most likely cause of bluntness of shears in use is:

• paper fibres on the blades

• paste build-up on the blades

• cutting thick paper

• rust on the blades

Answer explanation

The most likely cause of bluntness of shears in use is paste build-up on the blades.

Mildew on paperhanging brushes after use is caused by:

• storing in wet conditions

• not washing after use

• storing in damp conditions

• removing the insecticide

Answer explanation

Mildew on paperhanging brushes after use is caused by not washing after use.

The adhesive type with the highest water content is:

• cellulose paste

• starch paste

• ready-mixed paste

• overlap adhesive

Answer explanation

The adhesive type with the highest water content is cellulose paste, making it the correct choice.

A paper which stretches easily should be hung with:

• cellulose paste

• starch paste

• ready-mixed paste

• overlap adhesive

Answer explanation

A paper that stretches easily should be hung with cellulose paste because it is more flexible and allows for movement without tearing the paper.

Cellulose paste allowed to stand for a long period of time will:

• remain unaffected

• thicken up and require additional water

• become thin and useless

• discolour and become putrid

Answer explanation

Cellulose paste will become thin and useless if allowed to stand for a long period of time, making it ineffective for its intended purpose.

Heavyweight papers require a paste which has:

• low solid / low liquid content

• low solid / high liquid content

• high solid / high liquid content

• high solid / low liquid content

Answer explanation

Heavyweight papers require a paste with high solid / low liquid content to provide the necessary strength and durability for the paper.

Which of the following does not require consideration when deciding the consistency of paste?

• Paper type

• Surface type

• Pattern type

• Paper weight

Answer explanation

Pattern type does not require consideration when deciding the consistency of paste.