Experience in the following areas is preferred; general painting, operation of conventional spray gun, airless sprayer, HVLP sprayer; experience with color matching; working knowledge of paint products and their application in painting, furniture finishing, staining, striping, bleaching and aging. Prepares surfaces for painting; using sandpaper, brushes, or steel wool, and removes old paint from surfaces, using paint remover, scraper, wire brush, or blowtorch.