Painters and decorators

This skilled trade role prepares and applies paints, wallpapers, and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings. They are crucial for enhancing aesthetics, protecting surfaces, and transforming spaces.

Key responsibilities involve preparing surfaces (e.g., sanding, filling, plastering, washing), mixing paints, and applying various coatings or wallpapers. They use brushes, rollers, and spray equipment, ensuring smooth, even finishes and clean lines. A core function is understanding different materials and their application techniques, working neatly, and adhering to safety protocols, especially when working at heights or with chemicals.

They also collaborate closely with clients, builders, and other tradespeople to ensure color schemes and finishes meet design specifications. Ultimately, they are accountable for the quality, durability, and aesthetic appeal of painted and decorated surfaces, directly contributing to the final look and feel of a property.