CONSTRUCTION PAINTING : Intermediate (Book with DVD) (Workbook Included)

Construction Painting: Intermediate comprehends various diverse practical and visual skills with knowledge of specialized materials and techniques. A house painter and decorator is a tradesman responsible for the painting and decorating of buildings, and is also known as a decorator or house painter. The purpose of painting is to improve the aesthetic of a building and to protect it from damage by water, rust, corrosion, insects and mold. This book will introduce the knowledge and skills for those studying and/or working in construction sector to interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements.

About this Book

The information in this book consists of basic to core competencies that a person must achieve and that will enable him / her to prepare tools, painting materials and equipment; prepare surfaces (wood, concrete and metal) for painting and erect scaffolds and platforms; and perform painting work.

About the Construction Painting Industry

Painters commonly work for building finishing contractors or in the residential building construction industry. Unlike carpenters, painters typically don’t build frameworks and structures; they apply paint, stain and coatings to them. Painters apply paint, stain, and coatings to walls and ceilings, buildings, bridges, and other structures. Applying paint to interior walls makes surfaces attractive and vibrant. In addition, paints and other sealers protect exterior surfaces from erosion caused by exposure to the weather. After completing a training program, construction painters are considered journey workers and may do tasks on their own. Although the vast majority of workers learn their trade informally on the job or through a formal apprenticeship, some contractors offer their own training program. Overall employment of painting and coating workers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2012 to 2022, slower than the average for all occupations. Employment growth will vary by specialty and industry. Employment of coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders is projected to show little or no change from 2012 to 2022. Despite little or no employment growth, the many consumer, commercial, and industrial products that require painting or coating will provide opportunities for these workers. However, productivity gains are expected to offset any employment growth. Employment of transportation equipment painters is projected to grow 10 percent from 2012 to 2022, about as fast as the average for all occupations. The vast majority of all new jobs will be driven by the need for painters in auto repair shops. Employment of painting, coating, and decorating workers is projected to show little or no change from 2012 to 2022.