Applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and other structures.
Reads work order or receives instructions from supervisor or homeowner regarding painting.
Smooths surfaces, using sandpaper, brushes, steel wool, removes old paint from surfaces using paint remover, scraper, wire brush, or blowtorch to prepare surfaces for painting.
Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler, using caulking gun and putty knife.
Selects premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors.
Removes fixtures, such as pictures and electric switch-covers, from walls prior to painting, using screw driver.
Spreads drop-cloths over floors and room furnishings, and covers surfaces, such as baseboards, door frames, and windows with masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
Paints surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers in a professional manor.
Simulates wood grain, marble, brick, or tile effects when called for in specs.
Applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects.
Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground level.
May also hang wallpaper and fabrics.
May wash surfaces prior to painting with mildew remover, using brush.