A painter is a skilled professional responsible for prepping surfaces, blending paints to specific requirements, and using brushes or rollers to apply paint. They fill cracks and add color to walls, furniture, doors, and other household items.

The duties of a painter involve:

- Reviewing blueprints and instructions, and assessing surfaces to identify required tasks and materials.

- Conducting on-site preparations, such as erecting scaffolding and protecting fixtures.

- Preparing surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, and removing old paint as needed.

- Review blueprints and instructions, and assess surfaces to identify required tasks and quantities of work.

- Perform on-site preparations, including erecting scaffolding and protecting fixtures.

- Ready walls and surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, and removing old paint.

- Fill cracks and holes using suitable materials such as plaster.

- Blend paints and materials to achieve desired colors or textures.

- Apply paint using various tools according to provided instructions.

- Administer varnish and additional finishes as necessary.

- Estimate costs and engage in price negotiations.

- Adhere strictly to health and safety protocols.

Requirements and Skills:

- Demonstrated proficiency as a painter

- Strong understanding of painting materials, including selection, mixing, and application techniques

- Sound familiarity with commercial and/or construction painting methods

- Proficiency in using relevant tools such as brushes and caulking guns

- Basic proficiency in mathematics

- Manual dexterity and excellent balance for working on scaffolding, ladders, etc.

- Diligent with keen attention to detail

- High school diploma and successful completion of an apprenticeship

The average painter salary in Croatia is 15.211 kn or an equivalent hourly rate of 7 kn.