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Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.

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16 tasks16 core
Family
Construction & ExtractionOne of its 65 occupations
Code
47-2082.00SOC 2018: 47-2082

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  1. Task 1. Spread sealing compound between boards or panels or over cracks, holes, nail heads, or screw heads, using trowels, broadknives, or spatulas.Core taskTask 13530Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2015
  2. Task 2. Press paper tape over joints to embed tape into sealing compound and to seal joints.Core taskTask 13531Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2015
  3. Task 3. Apply additional coats to fill in holes and make surfaces smooth.Core taskTask 13537Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2015
  4. Task 4. Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surfaces for painting or papering.Core taskTask 13534Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2015
  5. Task 5. Spread and smooth cementing material over tape, using trowels or floating machines to blend joints with wall surfaces.Core taskTask 13533Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2015
  6. Task 6. Sand or patch nicks or cracks in plasterboard or wallboard.Core taskTask 13535Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2015
  7. Task 7. Mix sealing compounds by hand or with portable electric mixers.Core taskTask 13532Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2015
  8. Task 8. Work on high ceilings, using scaffolding or other tools, such as stilts.Core taskTask 20788Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2015
  9. Task 9. Select the correct sealing compound or tape.Core taskTask 13541Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2015
  10. Task 10. Countersink nails or screws below surfaces of walls before applying sealing compounds, using hammers or screwdrivers.Core taskTask 13540Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2015
  11. Task 11. Remove extra compound after surfaces have been covered sufficiently.Core taskTask 13529Rated by 63 people who do the job, July 2015
  12. Task 12. Install metal molding at wall corners to secure wallboard.Core taskTask 13538Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2015
  13. Task 13. Apply texturizing compounds or primers to walls or ceilings before final finishing, using trowels, brushes, rollers, or spray guns.Core taskTask 13542Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2015
  14. Task 14. Check adhesives to ensure that they will work and will remain durable.Core taskTask 13543Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2015
  15. Task 15. Sand rough spots of dried cement between applications of compounds.Core taskTask 13539Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2015
  16. Task 16. Use mechanical applicators that spread compounds and embed tape in one operation.Core taskTask 13536Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2015

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    O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 47-2082
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