Commercial Painter

Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.

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Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.

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Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.

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Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.

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Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.

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Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.

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Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.

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Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.

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Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.

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Polish final coats to specified finishes.

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Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.

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Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application, and customers' wishes.

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Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.

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Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.