Although painting and paperhanging are
two separate skills, many building trades crafts-persons do both
types of work. Painters apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel
or lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces
of buildings and other structures.
Paperhangers cover room interiors with decorative wallpaper, fabric,
vinyl, or other appropriate materials after properly preparing
the walls. In this course, you will learn surface stripping and preparation,
brush and spray painting skills, paper hanging, cost estimation,
furniture finishing, color coordinating, care and use of equipment,
and safety.
What
you will need
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to work independently
Ability to work as a team
Communication skills
Problem solving/
troubleshooting skills
Ability to work under pressure
Artistic ability/creativity
Analytical skills
Patience
Endurance
Credits
you can earn
Pennsylvania
College
of Technology
12 credits (maximum)
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What
you will learn
Small hand tools
Finishing
Wallpapering
Spray paint
Drywall
Antique refinishing
Interior decorating
Tile setting
Sign painting
Employment
skills
details
Career
possibilities
Painter
Paperhanger
Sign Painter
Taper
Tile Setter
Career
possibilities with additional
education
Paint Crew Foreperson
Painting & Decorating
Instructor
Interior Decorator
Interior Designer
Earning
potential
Painter
(Maintenance)
$238-451/week
Paperhanger
$480-920/week |