The method of bonding two materials together in order to produce a specialist wallcovering is known as
a wet embossing
b heat expansion
c laminating
d flocking.
The method where liquid PVC is applied to a paper backing and ‘blown’ to produce a pattern is known as
a heat expansion
b flocking
d dry embossing.
Which one of the following is a description of screen printing?
a Passing ink through a fine mesh fabric.
b Pressing ink covered blocks onto paper. .
c Applying ink to a rubber roller.
d Injecting ink onto the paper by machine
Which of the following describes a “drop match”?
a Pattern matches diagonally across the length.
b The pattern can be reversed.
c The pattern match is random.
d Pattern matches diagonally across the width
A paper which consists of one single layer is known as a
a duplex
b simplex
c supadurable
d laminate
Wallcoverings which have strands of cotton, wool or other fabrics are known as
a photo murals
b hand prints
c weftless
d flocks.
Where is a suitable location for lincrusta?
a An area subject to dust.
b An enclosed small area.
c A high traffic area.
d A kitchen area.
Which method is required to remove selvedge from the edge of wallpaper?
a Track trimmer and a straight edge.
b Trimming knife and a straight edge.
c Casing wheel freehand.
d Trimming knife freehand
A tool used to splice seams of wide vinyl without damaging the surface below is a
a casing wheel
b track trimmer
c joint cutter
d hacking knife.
Why is accurate cutting important when removing selvedge from hand printed paper?
a The seams will not butt properly.
b The edges will take longer to dry.
c The surface will delaminate.
d The paper could split.
The method where two lengths of paper are placed side by side on a wall or ceiling is called
a splicing
b surface jointing
c butt jointing
d overlap and trim.
What does the international performance symbol in the image below represent?
a Length of the roll.
b Width of the roll.
c Design repeat.
d Design number.
Which one of the following adhesives is used when applying wide width vinyls?
a Starch.
b Cellulose.
c Starch ether.
d Ready mixed.
Cellulose paste is used to hang papers when non staining of the print is important because it
a has a high ph value
b contains strong fungicide
c is almost ph neutral
d contains PVA.
Which of the following wallcoverings requires overlap adhesive to bond to itself?
a Handprints.
b Weftless.
c Hessian.
d Vinyl.
Which of the following is an advantage of using ready mixed PVA based wallpaper adhesive?
a It enables easy removal.
b It is cost effective.
c It has high initial grab.
d It prevents damp.
What will be the effect on starch adhesive if left in a warm environment for too long?
a It changes colour.
b It becomes thinner.
c It solidifies completely.
d It becomes slightly thicker.
Which one of the following is a result of uneven pasting?
a Blistering.
b Fading.
c Staining.
d. Delamination.
Which one of the following factors should be considered when planning how to paper a ceiling?
a Type of window.
b Height of the walls.
c The surface colour. .
d Decorative centre piece
Solvent painted walls should be lined before a finish paper is applied to
a improve heat insulation on surface
b improve sound insulation on surface
c prevent mould forming on surface
d provide an absorbent surface.
A paper with a small fine print is ideal for
a walls with uneven corners
b staircase walls with a long drop
c walls which are very smooth
d feature walls.
Which one of the following is a benefit of lining a surface?
a It provides heat insulation.
b It prevents mould forming.
c It equalises the porosity.
d It reduces damp.
When calculating wallpaper using the girthing method which one of the following formulas should be used?
a Wall height ÷ width of roll ÷ number of drops per roll. .
b Wall length ÷ width of roll ÷ number of drops per roll.
c Width of roll x wall height x wall length.
d Number of drops x width of roll x wall length
Batch numbers of wallcoverings should be checked prior to cutting lengths to
a ensure the pattern is the same
b ensure the colour is the same .
c reduce wastage from off cuts
d reduce the working time
Marking and working from a straight horizontal line before cross-lining should be carried out to
a ensure the wall is flat
b allow for unevenness of the ceiling line
c reduce the chance of air bubbles
d ensure each length runs diagonally.
Drawing a pasting brush back towards the edge of the paper when pasting could lead to
a delamination
b blistering
c joint gapping
d sheen patches.
Dry edges can be rectified on applied paper by re-applying paste using a
a small brush
b short pile roller
c large brush
d long pile roller.
Concertina folds are used when applying a wallcovering to ceilings because they
a are easier to handle and control
b are lighter than lap folds
c require less paste
d reduce waste.
Which one of the following is a reason for using ready-pasted wallcoverings?
a There is less wastage.
b They can resist damp walls.
c The wall below will not need lining.
d They can save time
When would wallpaper shears be used rather than a trimming knife?
a Cutting Lincrusta.
b Splicing wide vinyl joints.
c Splicing mitre joints in borders.
d Cutting vinyl across switches.
Which one of the following processes should be used when papering a staircase?
a Longest drop first and work up.
b Shortest drop first and work down.
c Start in the middle and work either way.
d Longest drop and work to the centre.
The correct method of disposing of used trimming knife blades is to place them in a
a skip
b waste bin
c sharps box
d cardboard box.
The application defect known as loss of emboss can be prevented by avoiding over
a soaking
b brushing
c pasting
d stretching.
To maintain the sharpness of paperhanging shears they should be regularly
a cleaned with wire wool
b sharpened after each task .
c cleaned to prevent paste build up
d wiped and oiled
Why do friable surfaces need to be checked before applying wallcoverings?
a It will be difficult to remove it in future.
b The paste will react with the surface.
c Mould will form on the surface.
d The paper will not adhere.
Manufacturer’s instructions state that it is important to reverse hang wide width vinyl to prevent
a shading at the joints .
b excessive wastage
c joints opening up
d fraying at the edges
When selecting adhesives, manufacturer’s instructions recommend
a the least expensive adhesive
b any ready mixed adhesive
c the strongest adhesive available
d the adhesive suitable to the paper type.
Which one of the following is the best method of maintaining wide width vinyls?
a Frequent washing with fungicide.
b Washing using warm soapy water.
c Regular scrubbing with a scouring pad.
d Washing with sugar soap weekly.
When hanging wide width vinyls how can springing joints be prevented?
a Avoid splicing over lining paper.
b Remove nibs on the surface.
c Avoid using blunt tools.
d Remove excess paste.
An advantage of hessian and other fabric based wallcoverings is that they
a resist dampness
b dampen sound
c can be scrubbed clean
d contain fungicide.
When cutting wallcoverings into an internal corner how much wastage should be allowed for?
a 5 -12 mm.
b 13-20 mm.
c 21-28 mm.
d 29-36 mm.
Which one of the following is the result of applying too much paste to a hand print wallcovering?
a Staining.
b Blistering.
c Polishing.
d Shrinking.
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