Painter and Decorator

Job overview
Painters and decorators in the building industry have two main objectives - to provide the final finish to buildings and to protect surfaces from dirt and damp.

This is a trade where the material with which the painter works has changed dramatically over the years to adapt to modern needs.

What do people do in this job?
Painters and decorators put the finishing touches to a new building, but are also called upon to re-decorate a house, office, shop or public building.

They are virtually the last people on site, which means that the actual finish of the building on which they are working is entirely in their hands.

What kinds of people are suitable for this career?
Painters and decorators must have an artistic flair and must be neat workers.

They should also have a well-developed eye for colour, for blending, matching and selecting suitable colours for a particular job.

What qualifications are needed?
There are no formal qualifications.