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 LKR24,693 to LKR116,543 per month - 2025.
- A Painters and related workers typically earns between LKR24,693 and LKR55,695 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between LKR36,590 and LKR90,851 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Job Definition
- 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
