Prepares painting surfaces by washing walls, repairing holes, or removing old paint. Mixing, matching, and applying paints and other finishes to various surfaces.

Chooses and purchases paint, brushes, and other supplies from vendors and requests quotes and negotiates job prices.

Reads blueprints/instructions and examines surfaces to determine the kind and amount of work necessary.

Makes on-site preparations such as building scaffolding, covering fixtures etc.

Prepares walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping, using sandpaper, removing old paint etc.

Fills cracks and holes with appropriate material (e.g. plaster).