Tapers

Representative Tasks

• •Spread sealing compound between boards or panels or over cracks, holes, nail heads, or screw heads, using trowels, broadknives, or spatulas.
• •Press paper tape over joints to embed tape into sealing compound and to seal joints.
• •Apply additional coats to fill in holes and make surfaces smooth.
• •Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surfaces for painting or papering.
• •Spread and smooth cementing material over tape, using trowels or floating machines to blend joints with wall surfaces.

Detailed Work Activities

• •Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
• •Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
• •Apply adhesives to construction materials.
• •Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
• •Climb equipment or structures to access work areas.

Tools & Technologies

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