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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

GearTrade Skills

on the job practical skills
  • Applies specialty finishes.
  • Applies high performance coatings.
  • Prepares and repairs metal surfaces.
  • Treats and repairs concrete and masonry surfaces.
  • Organizes work.
  • Applies wood finishes.
  • Prepares wood surfaces.
  • Performs quality control.
  • Prepares drywall surfaces.
  • Performs general surface preparation.

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

Text treeTerminology

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  • gloss
  • VOC
  • ISO
  • oil paint
  • grout
  • WHMIS
  • honeycomb
  • abrasive blasting
  • electrostatic spraying
  • glaze
  • sealer
  • semi-gloss
  • gilding
  • feathering
  • filler
  • pot life
  • satin finish
  • synthetic brush
  • back priming
  • emulsion

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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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