Painters prepare surfaces of buildings and other structures to apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, lacquer and other coatings to these surfaces.
Painters also prepare surfaces to apply various types of wall coverings and materials.
They also block, tape and finish drywall in preparation to receive the paint, wallcovering and various coatings and materials. Members of District Council 51 working in the glazing industry cut, fabricate and install structural and architectural metal, glass, plastic and other related products used in various residential and commercial applications. Glaziers read and interpret blueprints for take off, layout and installation of these materials. Glaziers attach these systems to buildings and structures with metal anchors, bolts and welded connections. They also seal these systems from water and air infiltration with butyls, silicones and other types of sealants.