Communicating with clients to determine their painting requirements and helping them make the best decisions for their projects

Covering trim, floors, furniture and other surfaces with masking tape, drop cloths and other protective coverings to keep them free of paint

Setting up ventilators and other safety equipment to protect Painters from unhealthy fumes

Preparing surfaces to be painted by washing them, filling holes and cracks with putty and sanding them until they’re smooth

Strong command of color theory, perspective, drawing, and painting techniques.

Original thinking and personal artistic vision to express ideas visually.

Ability to work independently, meet exhibition deadlines, and handle constructive feedback.

Applying primer and other sealers to paint surfaces to ensure that paint sticks to them

Mixing and matching paint, stain and other finishes to job specifications

Applying paint, stain and other finishes to paint surfaces using paintbrushes, rollers or sprayers

Maintaining an inventory of supplies like paint brushes, rollers and tarps

Removing old finish using scrapers, chemical compounds or blowtorches

Estimating time and material costs on painting projects

Following safeguards, rules and regulations