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Josiah
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So I am going into Job corps to try and learn the trade of Painting. And I would like to know what does an average day on the job for a painter look like? What does it consist of?
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Gene Simpson
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Hi Josiah,
I think Sherman provided good detail about all the various tasks associated with painting, all of which are required to do a good job. I'm not a professional painter but have done my fair share on my home, and the one thing I've always found to be true is the better you prep the surface you're going to paint, the better things will turn out. Noting you live in the northwest, you'll likely spend a lot of time painting interiors during a good porting of the year.
A good painting contractor will spend extra time on the prep work... sanding, caulking, sealing, taping, etc., which generally takes the most time. With that done, the painting goes fairly quick and the result is really good. I'd suggest looking for a good/reputable painting contractor and going to work for them to learn the trade. If you find the people you work for tend to cut corners or due shoddy work, move on. Whether you work for another company or start your own, most of the work you will get will come through referral, so having a good reputation for quality work will keep you employed and busy for many years.
Hope this helps, and good luck!
Gene
I think Sherman provided good detail about all the various tasks associated with painting, all of which are required to do a good job. I'm not a professional painter but have done my fair share on my home, and the one thing I've always found to be true is the better you prep the surface you're going to paint, the better things will turn out. Noting you live in the northwest, you'll likely spend a lot of time painting interiors during a good porting of the year.
A good painting contractor will spend extra time on the prep work... sanding, caulking, sealing, taping, etc., which generally takes the most time. With that done, the painting goes fairly quick and the result is really good. I'd suggest looking for a good/reputable painting contractor and going to work for them to learn the trade. If you find the people you work for tend to cut corners or due shoddy work, move on. Whether you work for another company or start your own, most of the work you will get will come through referral, so having a good reputation for quality work will keep you employed and busy for many years.
Hope this helps, and good luck!
Gene
Sherman Tam
Senior Marketing Manager
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Palm Springs, California
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I don't believe there is an average day as a painter from my experience painting my own house many times. There is long hours and hard work because of all the different factors involved with painting such as temperature, texture, design, timeline, etc.
A Painter, or Professional Painter, is responsible for painting residential or commercial properties in a timely manner. Their duties include meeting with clients to discuss color schemes and pay rates, keeping an inventory of supplies like paint brushes, rollers, tarps or ladders and working with a team of Painters to oversee the completion of painting jobs.
- Communicating with clients to determine their painting requirements and helping them make the best decisions for their projects
- Assembling scaffolding as required
- 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
- 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
Take a look at this website for more details - https://www.indeed.com/hire/job-description/painter
Best, Sherman
A Painter, or Professional Painter, is responsible for painting residential or commercial properties in a timely manner. Their duties include meeting with clients to discuss color schemes and pay rates, keeping an inventory of supplies like paint brushes, rollers, tarps or ladders and working with a team of Painters to oversee the completion of painting jobs.
- Communicating with clients to determine their painting requirements and helping them make the best decisions for their projects
- Assembling scaffolding as required
- 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
- 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
Take a look at this website for more details - https://www.indeed.com/hire/job-description/painter
Best, Sherman
Thank you for the quick response. Would I be able to contact you for answers to more questions I have?
Josiah
I'm happy to answer more questions even though I'm not a painter. :-)
Sherman Tam