- Boutique and Designer Wallcoverings
This class covers the many choices of wallcovering which are often found in a high end residential setting. A graduate of this session will be exposed to how to estimate for the unique widths and lengths of material, how to inspect what you receive, how to properly trim and how to complete the installation of these rarified goods. The students will also be involved in the specific choices regarding which paste is most appropriate to use (and how to make that decision). Additional focus will be on how to work with this type of customer and designer for an easy path forward on the project.
- Certified Paperhangers
Certified Paperhangers are graduates who skills are comprehensive. These select few installers have studied course manuals to address all manner of installation concerns, ranging from estimating to adapting to the needs of the site. From primer selection to adhesive determination. They would have skills which allow them to succeed with many types of wallcovering from simple prepasted to delicate fabrics and murals. These elite installers have a long history of installation when they submit their references to the program and they are then tested on the content of the course material to assure everyone that they have the skills required to tackle high end and unique installations of materials which are often delicate or demanding.
- Commercial Installation 101
Completion of this class will mean the student is proficient at: measuring for commercial vinyl goods, setting up a commercial jobsite, pulling vinyl wallcovering through a machine and creating proper commercial seaming through overlapping and doublecutting. Students will have understand how to handle patterning and how to follow up on a punchlist.
- Foils and Mylars
Graduates of this class will have become skilled with handling and installing the various forms of metallic content wallcoverings, especially laminated foils. They will understand the limitations of the material, the proper care which is needed to inspect and trim the material as well as the need to control the area in order to prevent any unexpected events during installation. Proper adhesive selection, recommended techniques for smoothing and the care/cleaning of the material once installed are all covered in this class.
- Fromental
Graduates of this specialty class are familiar with all of the installation techniques related to this hand painted silk wallcovering. Class topics include hands-on knowledge of the necessary techniques for trimming, proper layout, wall preparation as well as the method to installer the correct liner for each installation. Each graduate is familiar with all of the pertinent details involved with handling and installing this delicate premium material.
- Maya Romanoff
Graduates of this specialty class learn the specific techniques necessary for the installation of the wide array of product offerings from this particular manufacturer. Those techniques include working with: glass beads, wood veneer, lacquered goods and precious metals. Class topics include proper wall and room preparation, moisture control of adhesives, effective layout considerations and specific handling of each of the specific products. All of the techniques are designed to enhance the elegance of these high end wallcoverings.
- Residential Wallcovering Installation
Graduates of this course are skilled in how to select and apply wallcovering approved primers to common wall surfaces, how to measure for wallcoverings, how to layout/engineer the installation and, finally, how to balance installations in order to achieve the best possible look for the combination of the room, the specific material and the methods of installation. Details such as seam placement, HVAC vents and outlet/switch covers are addressed. Additional topics include: selecting the ceiling line placement and all installation details for both pre-pasted and unpasted wallcoverings. This is considered a basic level class.
- Self Stick Digital Graphics
The graduates of this class will be skilled in the installation of multiple self adhesive products. They will become familiar with the different materials, adhesive systems and the techniques and methods which lead to superior installations of these tricky to handle products.
- Textiles and Fabrics
Graduates of this class will have an enhanced understanding the intricacies of installing fabric. Specific techniques regarding placement of seams, cutting material, and adjusting adhesives for various textiles are included in the class. A variety of products such as felt, linen, cotton, flannel—in addition to a variety of backing types--- are analyzed and used in this class.
- Unpasted Digital Graphics
This class focuses upon wall mural installation. Graduates will learn the steps necessary to successfully install a multiple panel digitally printed mural on a wall. The details encompass measuring, field verification of the dimensions, selection of primer and adhesive, inspection of material, layout adjustments, communication with the printer and/or graphic teams, installation techniques and tips. Various substrates and their unique concerns are addressed.
