Painter and decorator
Painters and decorators paint the interior and exterior of buildings and other structures. They may use standard latex based paints or specialised paints for decorative effect or protective properties. Building painters are skilled in using brushes, paint rollers and paint sprayers for different applications.
Key metrics
All labor market data as of Q4 2025. All education-related data as of academic year 2023/2024
"Entry Level" is the typical starting salary for individuals entering the labor market for the first time.
"Experienced" refers to the salary that professionals in this job may earn after building experience and advancing their skills.
Essential Skills & Knowledge
Essential Skills
- clean painting equipment
- dispose of hazardous waste
- dispose of non-hazardous waste
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- inspect construction supplies
- inspect paintwork
- interpret 2D plans
- interpret 3D plans
- paint surfaces
- prepare surface for painting
- protect surfaces during construction work
- remove paint
- sand between coats
- snap chalk line
- transport construction supplies
- use measurement instruments
- use safety equipment in construction
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
Essential Knowledge
- types of paint
The “Essential Skills and Knowledge” content is derived from the European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO) framework for more information refer to ESCO's website.
Top sectors hiring Bahrainis for this job
- Construction
- Manufacturing
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