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Paperhanning tools
- 1. © City ofGlasgow College Charity Number SC0 36198 Paperhanging Tools
- 2. Paperhanging Brush • Madeof white or grey bristle, or synthetic filaments set in rubber • Size from 200 mm to 250 mm wide • Used to apply papers & fabrics to walls and ceilings • After use, wash in soap & tepid water & allow to dry
- 3. Paperhanging Shears • Madeof polished steel or stainless steel • Size from 250 mm to 300 mm long • Used to cut lengths & trim at angles & around obstacles • Keep clean & sharp. Never clean with abrasive paper as it will blunt cutting edge. Store dry to prevent rusting
- 4. Rule • One metrerule, made from plastic or boxwood, and folded into 4 section • Used for measuring areas, lengths & widths
- 5. Paste Board • Madefrom wood and is usually foldable for easy transportation. Should be firm. • Size 1.830 m long x 560 mm wide • Used for measuring, cutting, matching & pasting of wallcoverings • Keep face & edges free from paste
- 6. Plumb Bob • Asmall weight suspended on string • Used to check that the first length of surface covering on every wall is upright
- 7. Seam Roller • Madefrom hardwood. Side arm or double arm fitting • Size 25mm and 37mm wide • Used to roll down edges of paper at seams & angles • Keep clean & lubricate sparingly
- 8. Trimming Knife • Availablewith retractable or replacement blades • Used for cutting / trimming at angles & around obstacles • Keep blade sharp, or replace regularly
- 9. Wall brush • Availablein a wide range of varying quality including pure bristle & man made filaments. • Size from 100 mm to 175 mm wide • Used to apply adhesive to wallcoverings
- 10. Bucket • Made fromgalvanised steel or plastic • Size from 7 litres up to 14 litres • Used to hold water, washing solution or wallpaper paste
- 11. Sponge • Synthetic sponge,used for washing down, and removing paste from surfaces.