PainterApplies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to
decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings,
and fixtures of buildings and other structures: Reads work order
or receives instructions from supervisor or homeowner regardnig
painting. Smooths surfaces, using sandpaper, brushes, or steel
wool, and 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, uisng caulking gun and putty
knife. Selects premixed paints, or mixes required portions of
pigment, oil, and thininng and drying substances to prepare
paint that matches specified colors. Remoevs fixtures, such as
pictures and electric switchcovers, from walls prior to
painting, using screwdriver. Sperads dropcloths 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 piant rollers. Simulates wood grain, marble, brick, or
tile effects. Applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or
fingers to create sepcial effects. Erects scaffolding or sets up
ladders to perform tasks aobve ground level. May be designated
according to type of work performed as Painter, Interior Finish
(construction); Painter, Maintenance (any industry); or
according to type of matreial used as Calciminer (construction);
Varnisher (construction). May also hang wallpaper and fabrics
[Paperhanger (construction) 841.381-010]. May wash surfaces
prior to painting with mildew remover, using brush.
