Building trades

Painter

Peintre

Prepares supports, repairs surfaces, protects areas, and applies decorative or protective finishes on walls, ceilings, wood, and metal.

Advantages

The result of the work is immediate and very visible.
The trade can be careful, creative, and varied.
Painters work in homes, offices, shops, and exterior projects.
The job includes preparation, finishing, and decorative techniques.
Good finishing quality is always valued by clients.

Disadvantages

Preparation can take longer than the actual painting.
Dust, odors, and repeated arm movements can be tiring.
Poor finishing details are easy to notice.
Some jobs involve ladders, ceilings, or awkward positions.
Drying times and surface conditions can delay the schedule.

Roller

Paint roller

Rouleau a peinture

Covers large wall and ceiling surfaces quickly and evenly.

Brush

Angled brush

Pinceau a rechampir

Paints edges, corners, and detailed zones more precisely.

Knife

Filling knife

Couteau a enduire

Applies filler and smooths small defects before painting.

Sander

Sanding pole

Perche a poncer

Sands walls and ceilings more comfortably at height.

Masking

Masking machine

Derouleur de masquage

Helps protect skirting boards, windows, and other surfaces.

Tray

Paint tray

Bac a peinture

Holds paint and removes excess paint from the roller.

Sprayer

Airless sprayer

Pistolet airless

Applies paint quickly on large or repetitive surfaces.

Gun

Caulking gun

Pistolet a mastic

Applies acrylic or sealant along joints and cracks before finishing.

Primer

Sous-couche / primaire

Prepares the support and improves paint adhesion.

Acrylic paint

Acrylic wall paint

Peinture acrylique murale

Water-based paint commonly used inside homes and schools.

Oil paint

Oil-based paint

Peinture glycero

Durable paint often used on wood or metal details.

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Undercoat

Couche d impression

Intermediate layer that regularizes the support before finishing paint.

Filler

Enduit de rebouchage

Repairs holes, cracks, and imperfections before painting.

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Plaster

Platre

Smooths or repairs some damaged wall surfaces.

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Varnish

Vernis

Protects wood while keeping the natural grain visible.

Stain

Wood stain

Lasure

Colors and protects some wooden elements.

Film

Masking film

Film de masquage

Protects floors, windows, or furniture during the job.

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Sandpaper

Papier abrasif

Abrasive material used to smooth supports before finishing.