Is being a painter or decorator a good fit for you?
Paints walls, buildings and structures with brushes, rollers and spray guns. Prepares surfaces and may mix paint colours.
What the work involves
- Covers surfaces with drop sheets, tape and paper to protect them while painting.
- Reads work orders or takes instructions from supervisors or home owners.
- Applies paint, stain, varnish and other finishes to buildings, bridges and equipment with brushes, sprayers or rollers.
- Fills cracks, holes and joints using filler, putty or sealant.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a painter or decorator is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.