Painters and Decorators

New workers start around £14,163.31. Normal pay is £26,812 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £39,089.79.

About this career

• Stains, waxes and French polishes wood surfaces by hand.
• Mixes adhesive or removes self‑adhesive backing and positions covering material on wall, matching up patterns where appropriate and removing wrinkles and air bubbles by hand or brush.
• Applies primer, undercoat and finishing coat(s) using brush, roller, or spray equipment.
• Prepares surfaces by cleaning, sanding and filling cracks and holes with appropriate filler.
• Erects working platform or scaffolding up to five metres in height.