Arizona Western Apprenticeship Coordinators Association

Painters prepare interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures and then apply paint with rollers, brushes, sprayers. They work with varnishes, lacquers, enamels, and other coating materials. A painter must be able to mix paint as well as operate sand and water blasting machines. This trade also includes drywall taping, wall covering, and special decorative finishes. A painter must have good manual dexterity, neat work habits, and not be afraid or working at heights. They must be able to read blueprints, finish schedules, and do some math.