Painter in Manhattan, New York

* Apply paint to surfaces including walls, floors, doors, and cabinets. * Scrape, sandpaper, prime, or wire brush surfaces prior to painting. * Clean walls to ensure proper adherence, and dust free application. * Cover surfaces with cloth or plastic to ensure protection. * Calculate amounts of required materials. * Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, sheetrock, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives. * Erect scaffolding, movable and immovable staging and various rigging to gain access to difficult areas; moves furniture and equipment as necessary. * Remove fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting. Select and buy paint from vendors. * Apply several coats according to paint directions. * Tape off areas when needed. * Apply touch ups or second coats. * Remove paint splatters when finished. * Clean up all equipment, including brushes and spray guns. * Utilize spray guns for large jobs. * Work on ladders to reach high ceilings or walls.