Papering Techniques for Window Recesses

The video tutorial demonstrates how to paper around a window, combining skills similar to papering an external corner and trimming edges. It guides viewers through marking and cutting the paper, folding and trimming it into the window recess, and adding paper to the underside. The tutorial concludes with final adjustments, ensuring patterns match, and cleaning excess adhesive.

What is the first step in papering around a window?

• Cutting the paper to size

• Hanging the drop of paper over the window recess

• Marking the window ledge

• Trimming the edges

How should you mark the end of the window ledge?

• With a knife

• With your finger

• With a ruler

• With a pencil

What is the recommended distance to cut above the horizontal corner of the window recess?

• 1 to 2 mm

• 2 to 3 mm

• 4 to 5 mm

• 3 to 4 mm

What should you ensure when cutting a piece of paper to match the underside of the window recess?

• It has a little extra to overlap

• It is smaller than the recess

• It is exactly the same size

• It is a different color

What is the purpose of folding the excess paper underneath?

• To create a decorative edge

• To save paper

• To make it easier to remove later

• To match any pattern

What should be done after smoothing and trimming the paper?

• Wipe any adhesive from the window

• Leave it to dry

• Add another layer of paper

• Apply more adhesive