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