What Is a Painter?
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What does Painter mean?

: one that paints: such as. a : an artist who paints. b : one who applies paint especially as an occupation.

What work does a painter do?

A painter applies paint and other decorative finishes to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures. Some of the main duties of a painter are to: Prepare surfaces to be painted (includes scraping, removal of wallpaper, etc.). Determine what materials will be needed.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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