Check paint consistency

Before application of the paint, check paint viscosity by using viscosity meter.

test paint consistency
audit paint consistency
check consistency of paint
assess paint consistency
determine paint consistency
checking paint consistency
paint consistency checking

skill/competence

sector-specific

Check paint consistency is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Transport equipment painter: Transport equipment painters use painting machines and hand tools to coat individual parts and to paint the surface of all types of transport equipment such as cars, buses, boats, aircraft, motorcycles and railway cars. They prepare the surface of the pieces for the paint and apply the coaat. Transport equipment painters can perform industrial painting or individual customisation. They may also remove or repair painting errors such as scratches.
 
Furniture finisher: Furniture finishers treat the surface of wood furniture using hand and power tools to sand, clean and polish. They apply wood coatings onto wooden surfaces by using different techniques such as brushing or using a spray gun. They choose and apply the right coatings with protective and/or decorative purposes.

Check paint consistency is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Check paint consistency – ESCO