Paperhanger jobs in Finland
Paperhangers are specialised in hanging up wallpaper. They apply adhesives to the paper, or to the wall in the case of reinforced wallpaper, and fix the paper straight, well aligned, and avoiding the inclusion of air bubbles.
Paperhanger – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 18.58 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 14.26 €/h |
| Top tenth | 23.53 €/h |
| Employees | 4,784 |
Pay by sex, 2024
| Sex | Median | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 17.69 €/h | 1,307 |
| Men | 18.98 €/h | 3,477 |
Paperhanger - Which skills are essential?
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
Create wallpaper paste from flakes. Use the correct proportions based on manufacturer's instructions and circumstances. Mix well to create a smooth paste.
Stretch a line covered in fine, non-staining chalk between two points and snap it against a surface to produce a straight line.
Cover floors, ceiling, skirting boards and any other surfaces with various materials such as plastic or textile to keep them from being damaged or stained when performing construction or renovation work like painting or plastering.
Hang a pasted and soaked piece of wallpaper on the wall. Mark a straight line on the wall and hang the top piece of the paper. Unfold the rest of the paper and fix it as well. Work out any air bubbles with your fingertips or a brush and inspect the finished result.
Bring construction materials, tools and equipment to the construction site and store them properly taking various aspects into account such as the workers' safety and protection from deterioration.
Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.
Make sure the wall is prepared for papering. Remove any dirt, grease, or debris. Make sure the wall is smooth and dry. Coat plaster or other porous material with a sealer to make sure the wallpaper paste is not absorbed.
Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.
Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.
Remove existent wallpaper, or traces of it, from a wall without damaging the wall. Use one or several techniques and tools, including putty knife for peeling, scoring tool for perforating the paper, paint roller for soaking and steamer for hard to remove paper, based on the circumstances and type of wallpaper.
Apply wallpaper paste evenly, usually onto the wallpaper. Lay out the wallpaper and paste it. Fold the wallpaper over itself without creasing to facilitate the hanging. Let the paper soak before applying. If using non-woven wallpaper or reinforced wallpaper, which does not need to soak, paste the wall instead.
Use large scissors or other cutting implements to cut wallpaper to size. Mark the paper where it is to be cut, leaving extra space where appropriate. Mark or crease the paper and cut it straight and without fraying.
Paperhanger - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Provide advice on and test a wide range of construction materials.
Make up prices and documents for the products that customers may purchase.
Use different types of drywall sanders, automatic or manual, handheld or on an extension, to sand surfaces to a smooth finish or to rough them up for better adhesion.
Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.
Work as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible manner.
Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.
Take measurements on site and estimate the amount of materials required for the construction or restoration project.
The history of art and artists, the artistic trends throughout centuries and their contemporary evolutions.
Varieties of paint and chemicals used in their composition.
Seal the joints between panels of drywall. Fill the tapered edges of the panels with joint compound and press joint tape into the compound. Let dry and cover with one or several layers of joint compound, leaving time for each layer to dry and sanding lightly to obtain a smooth finish.
Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
Various types of wallpaper such as woven and non-woven, glass fibre reinforced, and pattern wallpaper and the procedures to hang them.
Thoroughly mix different types of paint manually or mechanically. Start from basic paints or from powder and mix in water or chemicals. Check the consistency of the resulting mixture.
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
Order required materials for the construction project, taking care to purchase the most suitable material for a good price.
Receive incoming construction supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.
Use brushes and rollers to apply a coat of paint to a prepared surface evenly and without leaving drops.
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble paint sprayers and other vehicle painting equipment.
Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident does occur.
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
Demonstrate how to use a product in a correct and safe manner, provide customers with information on the product's main features and benefits, explain operation, correct use and maintenance. Persuade potential customers to purchase items.
Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures and avoid falls from ladders, mobile scaffolding, fixed working bridges, single person lifts etc. since they may cause fatalities or major injuries.