Painters and Decorators
Other titles : building painter, painter and paperhanger, painter-decorator, paperhanger
Details
Description :
Painters and decorators apply paint, wallpaper and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures. They are employed by construction companies, painting contractors, building maintenance contractors, or they may be self-employed.
Main duties :
- read specifications to determine quantities of materials required;
- prepare and clean surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, sand-blasting, hydro-blasting and steam-cleaning; remove old wallpaper and loose paint; repair cracks and holes in walls; and sandpaper and apply sealer;
- mix and thin paint to obtain desired colour and texture;
- apply paint or other materials, such as stains, lacquer, enamel, oil, varnish, fibreglass, metal coating or fire retardant using brushes, rollers or spray equipment;
- measure, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls;
- assemble and erect scaffolding and swing gates;
- advise customer on selection of colour schemes and choice of wall coverings;
- may provide cost estimates to clients.
Regions where this career
has the best propspects:
- Laurentides
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Training
Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)
Commercial and Residential Painting
Program length : 1 year
Program Objectives
To interpret plans and specifications; to prepare wood, calcareous, metallic and synthetic surfaces prior to proceeding with their finishing by applying liquid substances (paint, varnish, etc.) or granular surfaces or paper, vinyl, cloth coverings, etc; to proceed with identification work (ex.: parking lines) and decoration (ex.:lettering, drawings); to communicate with the clientele; to turn in written reports.
Where this program is available