Description
Make sure the surface to be painted is free of scratches and dents. Assess the porosity of the wall and the need for coating. Remove any grease, dirt, moisture and traces of previous coverings.
Alternative labels
cleaning of surface for painting
cleaning surface for painting
surface preparation for painting
painting surface preparation
painting surface cleaning
preparation of surface for painting
preparing surface for painting
surface cleaning for painting
clean surface for painting
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Prepare surface for painting is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Construction painter: Construction painters paint the interior and exterior of buildings and other structures. They may use standard latex based paints or specialised paints for decorative effect or protective properties. Building painters are skilled in using brushes, paint rollers and paint sprayers for different applications.
Building construction worker: Building construction workers prepare and maintain building construction activities on construction sites. They perform preparation and clean-up work in order to assist specialised construction workers.
Optional skill
Prepare surface for painting 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.
Abrasive blasting operator: Abrasive blasting operators use the proper equipment and machinery to smoothen rough surfaces by abrasive blasting. Abrasive blasting is commonly used in the finishing process of metal workpieces and for blasting building materials used in masonry such as bricks, stones and concrete. They operate blasters or sand cabinets which forcibly thrust a stream of abrasive material such sand, soda or water, under high pressure, propelled by a centrifigal wheel, in order to shape and smoothen surfaces.
House builder: House builders construct, maintain and repair houses or similar small buildings using a range of techniques and materials of several construction building workers.
Construction painting supervisor: Construction painting supervisors plan, direct and oversee the work of the crew of painters assigned to a certain project or location. They supervise and evaluate the work of painters.
References
- Prepare surface for painting – ESCO
