National Occupation Code (NOC): 73112

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 and building maintenance contractors, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

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Job Duties for Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)

• Read specifications to determine quantities of materials required
• Prepare and clean surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, sandblasting, 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 stages
• May advise customer on selection of colour schemes and choice of wall coverings
• May provide cost estimates to clients.

Alternate Job Titles

• Apprentice Industrial Painter And Decorator
• Apprentice Painter And Decorator
• Bridge Painter
• Building Painter
• Commercial Building Painter
• Commercial Construction Painter
• Construction Painter
• House Painter
• Industrial Construction Painter
• Industrial Maintenance Painter
• Journeyman/woman Painter And Decorator
• Maintenance Painter
• Painter
• Painter And Decorator
• Painter And Decorator Apprentice
• Painter And Paperhanger
• Painter-decorator
• Paperhanger
• Plant Maintenance Painter
• Residential Construction Painter
• Residential Painter
• Roof Painter
• Rough Painter - Construction
• Specialized Painter And Decorator