Occupation house painter

House painters prepare surfaces and apply paint, stain, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes to protect and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of buildings.

Tasks

• work orders or receive instructions from clients to determine work requirements (e.g. materials).
• costs, based on surface measurements and work orders.
• scaffolding, supports, ladders, etc. to work above ground level.
• Clear the surface, remove obstructing fixtures (e.g. lamps, electric switch covers) and protect other surfaces with dustsheets, plastic sheets, etc.
• surfaces using different techniques (e.g. burning, sanding, scraping, sandblasting) and by treating with preparations (e.g. turpentine, mildew remover).
• cracks, holes and joints with caulk, putty, plaster or other fillers, for instance using caulking guns or putty knives.
• a primer or sealer to prepare the surface for the finish coat.
• paint, stain or varnish with oil, turpentine or other additives to obtain desired colours and consistencies.
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes to walls, ceilings and other surfaces inside or outside the building using different techniques and equipment, such as brushes, spray guns or rollers.
• Wash equipment and clean work areas.

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