Painters and Paperhangers

Experience as a painter or paperhanger will generally take place on the job. Painters and paperhangers must have excellent attention to detail, manual dexterity, and physical stamina as the hours can become long in the spirit of getting the job done on time. For protection of their own health, applicants should not be allergic to paint fumes or other materials used in the trade. Paperhangers must have a keen sense of measuring to ensure a perfect fit.

Knowledge of business practices such as invoicing, payroll, advertising, and accounting are critical if you want to go into business for yourself. Painters and paperhangers who own their own company likely see higher annual earnings if they demonstrate punctuality and competence.