Painters and related workers prepare surfaces of buildings and other structures for painting, apply protective and decorative coats of paint or similar materials, or cover interior walls and ceilings of buildings with wallpaper or other finishes.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Painters and related workers - from ₦40,759 to ₦155,247 per month - 2025.
- A Painters and related workers typically earns between ₦40,759 and ₦189,509 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between ₦40,876 and ₦165,390 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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Job Responsibilities
- Cleaning and preparing walls and other surfaces of buildings for painting or wallpapering
- Selecting and preparing paints to required colours by mixing pigments and additives
- Applying or spraying paint, varnish, and similar materials to surfaces, fixtures and fittings of buildings
- Measuring and hanging wallpaper or other fabrics on interior walls and ceilings
- Applying paints, varnishes and stains to surfaces using brushes, rollers and sprays
