Painter/Taper

Drywall Tapers perform tasks related to finishing drywall on the construction site. This position performs a variety of tasks that often require them to work closely with other trades people including carpenters and laborers. Tapers use a compound to fill joints between panels after drywall has been installed. 

 Description of Tasks

·       Cleaning and preparing surfaces,

·       Mixing gypsum joint compound ingredients to desired consistency, applying, leveling and smoothing coats of joint compound. 

·       Taping over joints,

·       Finishing corners and angles, measuring, cutting and installing metal corner beads, filling joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks. 

·       Ability to sand seams and joints, create decorative designs in finish coat, mold and install ornamental fixtures and spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings.