Painters, Construction and Maintenance

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
2. 02Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
3. 03Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
4. 04Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.
5. 05Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
6. 06Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
7. 07Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
8. 08Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
9. 09Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.
10. 10Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
11. 11Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.
12. 12Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.

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