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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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  • Treats and repairs concrete and masonry surfaces.
  • Applies architectural paints and coatings.
  • Performs routine trade practices.
  • Performs quality control.
  • Applies specialty finishes.
  • Applies wood finishes.
  • Prepares drywall surfaces.
  • Performs general surface preparation.
  • Applies high performance coatings.
  • Prepares for application of wall coverings.

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

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  • broad knife
  • orange peel
  • primer-sealer
  • thinner
  • stain
  • size
  • fire retardant
  • semi-gloss
  • gloss
  • induction time
  • runs
  • satin finish
  • pot life
  • ISO
  • vinyl
  • wood graining
  • glaze
  • TSP
  • abrasive blasting
  • graining

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for British Columbia, Vancouver & Lower Mainland Southwest [change]

General Wage

  • Average - $20.04
  • Minimum - $14.00
  • Maximum - $28.07

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