Veterans Guidebook to Residental Building

Put up scaffolding and set up ladders

Fill holes and cracks with putty, plaster, or other

compounds

Calculate the area to be painted and determine the

amount of paint needed

Apply primers or sealers for desired color and

appearance

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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