Which equipment is made out of either wood or heavy duty plastic?
Paste table
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Which type of roller is used to smooth joints when hanging wall coverings?
Seam roller
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What will happen to your paperhanging shears if you don’t wash them after use?
They will become blunt and rusty
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To stop mould growth most adhesives contain:
Fungicide
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What is the main ingredient in starch paste?
Flour
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A heavy duty paper would usually recommend the use of which paste?
Ready mixed paste
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Which equipment can you use to apply paste?
Paste brush, roller, paste machine
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What is delamination caused by?
Soaking the paper too long
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Adhesives are stored under the control of:
COSHH
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Name two disadvantages of starch adhesives.
More expensive than cellulose, can stain wall covering, difficult to mix.
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Which adhesives have high water content?
Cellulose
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Describe how you would mix cellulose adhesive.
Read and follow the recommended instructions for how much water is required. Add the paste slowly into the water, stirring continuously. Leave to thicken.
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Explain the term to size walls
Sizing is done by sealing the walls with a thin coat of adhesive – ready mixed or cellulose adhesive can be used.