Paperhanger Jobs in Louisiana

A Paperhanger is a professional who specializes in applying wallpapers, fabrics, and other materials to walls and ceilings. They are responsible for measuring surfaces, cutting wallpaper to the correct size, mixing and applying adhesive, and ensuring the wallpaper is properly aligned and smooth. They also prepare surfaces by removing old wallpaper or paint, filling cracks and holes, and sanding and priming surfaces as needed. Paperhangers play a crucial role in the construction industry, contributing to the final aesthetic and finish of a building's interior.

Important skills for a Paperhanger include attention to detail, manual dexterity, physical stamina, and a good eye for design and color. They should also have strong customer service skills, as they often work directly with clients. Certification programs, such as the Wallcovering Installers Association's Certified Paperhanger designation, can enhance a Paperhanger's credibility and demonstrate their commitment to their craft. Prior to becoming a Paperhanger, a person may have roles such as a Painter, Drywall Installer, or Construction Laborer to gain experience in the industry and develop their skills in surface preparation and finishing.

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Painter

  • Addis, LA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Addis, LA
  • 2 hours ago

SUMMARY To demonstrate knowledge and skills when applying protective coatings to surfaces. RESPONSIBILITIES - Apply paint, varnish, and other finishes to walls, ceilings, and other surfaces with...

Industrial Painter - Ascension Parish - B977

  • Geismar, LA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Geismar, LA
  • 22 hours ago

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES for - Industrial Painter Must have working knowledge and understanding of industrial painting in a shop environment Operate spray or flow coating equipment or other...

Blaster/Painter - Offshore Gulf of Mexico

  • Youngsville, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Youngsville, LA
  • 1 day ago

accordance with with applicable practices, policies, and procedures, when painting and/or blasting....

Facilities Tech II - Painter

  • Bossier City, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bossier City, LA
  • 1 day ago

Fabricates, repairs, and maintains mechanical devices, motors, and pumps; performs painting, carpentry, and upholstery work as required....

Painter

  • Houma, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Houma, LA
  • 2 days ago

Applies masking to articles. Installs specified nozzles in spray guns. Replaces screens and filters. Cleans and prepares surface of articles to be painted....

Blaster/Painter

  • Gray, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Gray, LA
  • 5 days ago

and components (cover, mask and etc.)...

Maintenance Repairer Master (Painter/Floodwall)

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 days ago

Cleans, abrasive blasts, scrapes and brushes (both power and hand) steel and concrete surfaces in preparation for painting or sealing....

Industrial Painter, Water Production

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 9 days ago

Prepares interior and exterior surfaces for painting using sandpaper, pressure washers, burners, scrapers, sanding machines and chemical compounds....

Painter Helper

  • Addis, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Addis, LA
  • 10 days ago

cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives. - Uses high air-pressure sandblasting equipment, chemical application, chipping hammer,...

Offshore Blaster/Painter

  • Houma, LA
  • 13 days ago
  • Houma, LA
  • 13 days ago

Description Main Purpose: To perform all painting and sandblasting job functions per contract/job specifications and quality assurance requirements/blasting and painting procedures and established ISO-QA...

Offshore Blaster Painter Helper

  • Houma, LA
  • 13 days ago
  • Houma, LA
  • 13 days ago

Description Main Purpose: To perform all painting and sandblasting helper job functions per contract/job specifications and quality assurance requirements/blasting and painting procedures and established...

Multi-Site Painter, Full-Time

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 14 days ago

Qualifications Proven experience as a painter Excellent knowledge of painting material and how to select, mix and apply them Advanced knowledge of commercial and/or construction painting techniques...

Painter

  • Livingston, LA
  • 20 days ago
  • Livingston, LA
  • 20 days ago

in Industrial Painting Painter III: 5 + years of experience in Industrial Painting Computer Skills: Not Applicable Certifications & Licenses: None specifically required PHYSICAL DEMANDS N (Not Applicable...

Industrial Painter

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 22 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 22 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Cleans grease and dirt from product Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface Selects and mixes...

Painter - Ascension Campus

  • Gonzales, LA
  • 25 days ago
  • Gonzales, LA
  • 25 days ago

Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using a caulking gun or a putty knife. Primes surfaces as necessary....

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Salary for Paperhanger Jobs in Louisiana

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Paperhangers in Louisiana offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
20.9%
Bachelor's Degree
13.2%
Associate's Degree
11.7%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Some High School
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Paperhangers in Louisiana
Less than 1 year
41.2%
10+ years
21.9%
2-4 years
13.0%
1-2 years
12.5%
None
9.6%
4-6 years
1.7%

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