WorksheetsChapter 14: Applying surface coverings - Progress Check
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
It is essential to size bare plaster surfaces before applying wallpaper, in order to prevent:
the water in the paste being absorbed by the plaster.
the plaster from drying out.
damage to the surface when the wallpaper is removed.
the water in the paste causing stains on the wallpaper.
When calculating the amount of wallpaper required, a decorator usually allows wastage of:
20%.
10%.
15%.
5%.
To prevent mould growth, modern adhesives contain:
pesticide.
fungicide.
PVA.
starch.
Which of these is a disadvantage of cellulose adhesive?
It can cause paper to over-expand.
There is more risk of staining than with starch adhesive.
It is tricky to apply.
It will rot and so is only useable for one to two days.
Which of the following is not a golden rule for preparing to apply wallpaper?
Read the manufacturer’s instructions.
Check that the batch numbers and shades are identical.
Keep the rolls wrapped up until just before pasting.
Identify whether the pattern is straight match or drop match.
What sort of fold should you use for wallpaper which will be hung vertically?
concertina folds
two-lap folds
double folds
1:2 folds
What is a decorator’s crutch used for?
none of the above
supporting the decorator when working at height
supporting concertina folds when applying paper to a ceiling
supporting a paintbrush when applying paint to a ceiling
Which of these would be a good focal point for centralising a wallpaper pattern?
a window
a door
the foot of a staircase
a chimney breast
Which of these is a wood pulp paper?
Lincrusta-Walton
Anaglypta®
metal foil paper
blown vinyl
Which common surface covering defect can be caused by underlying dampness?
blistering
loss of embossing
peeling
staining
Why do decorators size bare plaster before putting up wallpaper?
To stop paste water staining wallpaper
To stop the plaster fully drying out
To stop paste water being absorbed by plaster
To stop damage when wallpaper is removed
When working out how much wallpaper to buy, what usual wastage percentage is allowed?
Twenty percent of total rolls
Fifteen percent of total rolls
Ten percent of total rolls
Five percent of total rolls
Modern wallpaper adhesives help prevent mould by including what?
Extra starch to thicken paste
PVA to make glue stronger
A strong pesticide chemical
A fungicide to fight mould
What is one disadvantage of cellulose adhesive?
It stains more than starch
It can make paper over‑expand
It is very tricky to apply
It rots within one to two days
Which is not a golden rule for getting wallpaper ready?
Identify straight match or drop
Keep rolls wrapped until pasting
Check batch numbers and shades
Read the maker’s instructions
What kind of fold is best for wallpaper that will hang vertically?
Concertina style folds
Two‑lap neat folds
Double tight folds
One‑to‑two ratio folds
What is a decorator’s crutch used for?
It has no useful purpose above
Supporting the decorator when at height
Holding a brush while painting a ceiling
Supporting concertina folds at a ceiling
Which place is a good focal point to centralise a wallpaper pattern?
A bright window space
The foot of a staircase
A doorway opening
A chimney breast centre
Which of these is a wood pulp paper?
Blown vinyl surface paper
Lincrusta‑Walton brand
Anaglypta textured paper
Metal foil type paper
Which common surface‑covering defect can be caused by dampness under the wall?
Staining on the surface
Blistering of the paper
Peeling at the edges
Loss of embossing detail