Plan, explore, and apply to college using these great tools.
Career Details :: Tapers
Description
Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.
Experience
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.
Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.
Training
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.
Tasks
- Spreads sealing compound between boards, using trowel, broadknife or spatula.
- Spreads and smoothes cementing material over tape, using trowel or floating machine to blend joint with wall surface.
- Installs metal molding at corners in lieu of sealant and tape.
- Countersinks nails or screws below surface of wall prior to applying sealing compound, using hammer or screwdriver.
- Fills cracks and holes in walls and ceiling with sealing compound.
- Applies texturizing compound and primer to walls and ceiling preparatory to final finishing, using brushes, roller, or spray gun.
- Mixes sealing compound by hand or with portable electric mixer.
- Presses paper tape over joint to embed tape into sealing compound and seal joint.
- Sands rough spots after cement has dried.
- Tapes joint, using mechanical applicator that spreads compound and embeds tape in one operation.
Related Careers
- Ceiling Tile Installers
- Drywall Installers
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
- Paperhangers
- Tile and Marble Setters
Important Abilities
General Work Activities
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
- Implementing Ideas, Programs, etc.
Important Skills
Frequent Work Context
- Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
- Indoors
- Hazardous Situations
- Standing
- Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
Related Majors
| Major | Add to XapPack |
|---|---|
| Building Science |  [ add ] |
| Construction Management/Wood Products Engineering | [ add ] |
| Construction/Architectural Engineering Technology | [ add ] |
Institutions Offering Related Majors
No institutions found.