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Career Guidance Knowledge natural sciences, mathematics and statistics K053 - physical sciences K0531 - chemistry Types of paint
Description
Varieties of paint and chemicals used in their composition.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 6 occupations
- Optional in 6 occupations
- Total: 12 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- Construction painterConstruction 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 pro…
- Construction painting supervisorA construction painting supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing and managing painting projects within the construction industry. They play a crucial role in ensurin…
- Road markerRoad markers apply road markings, signs and lines using specialized road marking plant and equipment. Project sites may include roads, bridges, footpaths, car parks, sports fields …
- Paint mixerPaint mixers operate and maintain machines that mix lacquers, solvents and paints in order to produce paint, making sure the end product is according to the specified formula. Duti…
- Transport equipment painterTransport 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,……
- Furniture finisherFurniture 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 techn…
Optional for
- Fine arts instructorFine arts instructors educate students in specific theory and, primarily, practice-based fine arts courses at a specialised fine arts school or conservatory at a higher education l…
- Visual arts teacherVisual arts teachers instruct students in various styles of visual arts, such as drawing, painting, and sculpting, in a recreational context. They provide students with an overview…
- Art teacher secondary schoolArt teachers at secondary schools provide education to students, commonly children and young adults, in a secondary school setting. They are usually subject teachers, specialis…
- Artisan papermakerArtisan papermakers create paper slurry, strain it on screens, and dry it manually or using small scale equipment. Other titles The following job titles also refer to artisan paper…
- Sign makerSign makers design and develop signs for a variety of uses such as flyers, traffic signs, billboards and business signs. They use different materials and techniques and if necessar…
- PaperhangerPaperhangers are specialised in hanging up wallpaper. They apply adhesives to the paper, or to the wall in the case of reinforced wallpaper, and fix the paper straight, well…
Related skills
- Mix paint
- Paint with a paint gun
- Remove paint
- Keep records of work progress
- Keep personal administration
- Follow safety procedures when working at heights
- Follow health and safety procedures in construction
- Work safely with chemicals
- Work ergonomically
- Clean painting equipment
- Graphic design
- Work in a construction team
Last updated on February 18, 2026
