# Painters, Construction and Maintenance > Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. May remove old paint to prepare surface prior to painting. May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency. - Code: 47-2141.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 47-2141) - Family: [Construction & Extraction](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-47), one of its 65 occupations - Tasks: 19 tasks (16 core and 3 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/47-2141.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/47-2141.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives. Core task · Task 11512 · Rated by 110 people who do the job, July 2014 2. Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting. Core task · Task 11511 · Rated by 109 people who do the job, July 2014 3. Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines. Core task · Task 11523 · Rated by 111 people who do the job, July 2014 4. Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements. Core task · Task 11516 · Rated by 111 people who do the job, July 2014 5. Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats. Core task · Task 11513 · Rated by 110 people who do the job, July 2014 6. Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers. Core task · Task 11514 · Rated by 111 people who do the job, July 2014 7. Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level. Core task · Task 11517 · Rated by 111 people who do the job, July 2014 8. Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies. Core task · Task 11520 · Rated by 110 people who do the job, July 2014 9. Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders. Core task · Task 11515 · Rated by 111 people who do the job, July 2014 10. Polish final coats to specified finishes. Core task · Task 11524 · Rated by 109 people who do the job, July 2014 11. Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly. Core task · Task 11519 · Rated by 110 people who do the job, July 2014 12. Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application, and customers' wishes. Core task · Task 11522 · Rated by 111 people who do the job, July 2014 13. Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting. Core task · Task 11521 · Rated by 109 people who do the job, July 2014 14. Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting. Core task · Task 11518 · Rated by 110 people who do the job, July 2014 15. Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing. Core task · Task 11525 · Rated by 109 people who do the job, July 2014 16. Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering or decorations on surfaces. Core task · Task 11527 · Rated by 109 people who do the job, July 2014 17. Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking. Supplemental task · Task 11526 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, July 2014 18. Spray or brush hot plastics or pitch onto surfaces. Supplemental task · Task 11528 · Rated by 109 people who do the job, July 2014 19. Bake finishes on painted or enameled articles, using baking ovens. 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