House painter and decorator
| House painters working in Capri, Italy | |
| Occupation | |
|---|---|
| Occupation type | Vocational | 
| Activity sectors | Construction | 
| Description | |
| Competencies | Patience, steady hand, physically strong | 
| Education required | Apprenticeship | 
| Fields of employment | Construction | 
| Related jobs | Plasterer | 
A house painter and decorator is a tradesperson responsible for the painting and decorating of buildings, and is also known as a decorator, or house painter. The purpose of painting is to improve the appearance of a building and to protect it from damage by water, corrosion, insects and mould. House painting can also be a form of artistic and/or cultural expression such as Ndebele house painting.