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Commercial painters can be called upon to finish a newly built property or sought as a solution to bring an older property back to life. Depending on the job at hand, painters can work as a team to complete a large project. Usually the leader will designate workers to areas of specific need.

A true painter marries a sense of design with decorating aptitude. Using these skills and knowledge of the differing types of surface paint, and technological advances in the industry, lends itself to a more complete professional.

A major aim for a team of commercial painters, or an individual, is the least amount of disruption to a business engaging the services of a painter.

Responsibilities & Skills

Interpersonal skills are important as the painter needs to have a full understanding of the job to hand.

Communication with the employer or adviser is essential as a commercial painter is expected to do the job correct the first time. A commitment to timelines and budgets assigned are required.

A commercial painter must have the ability to prepare surfaces, choose the correct paint and brushes for each job. Also indispensable is the ability to understand and negotiate, where required, contractual agreements.

An understanding of regulations in regards to Hazardous materials plays a large part in the life of a commercial painter.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of CPC30611 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Useful Links

• Master Painter Australia