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Document Painter and Decorator Overview

Painters and decorators apply decorative and protective finishes in residential, commercial, institutional and industrial settings. They prepare a variety of surfaces (wood, masonry, drywall, plaster, concrete, synthetics, stucco and metal) prior to the application of materials such as paint, high performance coatings, waterproofing, fireproofing, varnish, shellac, wall coverings and specialty finishes.

Painters and decorators are employed by construction companies, painting contractors, building maintenance contractors or are self-employed. They work on projects such as home interiors and exteriors, residential high rises, wa... Complete Description

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  • Performs routine trade practices.
  • Applies wall coverings.
  • Prepares for application of wall coverings.
  • Prepares and repairs metal surfaces.
  • Prepares wood surfaces.
  • Applies wood finishes.
  • Applies specialty finishes.
  • Performs general surface preparation.
  • Applies high performance coatings.
  • Maintains tools and equipment.

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  • broom
  • cutters
  • files
  • broad knife
  • extension poles
  • brushes (various types of natural and synthetic bristle brushes)
  • drop sheets
  • caulking gun
  • Allen keys
  • felt marker
  • air hose repair kit
  • adjustable wrenches (various sizes)
  • brush and roller spinner
  • apron
  • dusters
  • can hook
  • hammers
  • chalk line
  • brush extender
  • dust pan

Text treeTerminology

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  • film thickness
  • gilding
  • stain
  • varnish
  • glaze
  • electrostatic spraying
  • runs
  • cracking
  • backing rod
  • undercoat
  • semi-gloss
  • marbling
  • spot-priming
  • corner bead
  • viscosity
  • knock-down
  • induction time
  • alligatoring
  • synthetic brush
  • faux finish

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