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Put up scaffolding and set up ladders
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Fill holes and cracks with putty, plaster, or other
compounds
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Calculate the area to be painted and determine the
amount of paint needed
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Apply primers or sealers for desired color and
appearance
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Apply paint or other finishes using hand brushes,
rollers, or sprayers
Work Environment
Painting requires a lot of climbing, bending, kneeling, and
stretching.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
COLOR VISION is needed so painters can identify and differen-
tiate between subtle differences in color of paints.
CUSTOMER-SERVICE SKILLS are an important skill for workers
who paint the inside and outside of residential homes. In those
situations they often interact with clients. They must communi-
cate with the client, listen to what the client wants, and select
colors and application techniques that satisfy the client.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL is needed by painters when creating or
painting edges, because minor flaws can be noticeable.
PHYSICAL STAMINA allows painters to stay physically active for
many hours, because they spend most of the day standing with
their arms extended.
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