Is being a wallpaperer a good fit for you?
Hangs wallpaper or fabric on walls and ceilings, or sticks posters on large surfaces. Strips old coverings and prepares surfaces first.
What the work involves
- Places strips of wallpaper on walls, lining up the edges and patterns.
- Smooths the paper with brushes or rollers to remove wrinkles and bubbles.
- Staples or tacks advertising posters onto fences, walls, billboards or poles.
- Checks finished wallpaper for straight lines, matching patterns and neat joins.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
- Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a wallpaperer is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.