Portland - Taper

Tapers are required to finish walls, ceilings and trim using hand tools and mechanical tools that conform to the required levels of finishing standards. They apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels.

Requirements

• Read and interpret drawings
• Check working surfaces
• Establish a work schedule and flow of work
• Organize and verify materials
• Clean and repair tools
• Mix Joint compounds
• Apply fill coats
• Apply finish coats
• Finish inside and outside corners
• Dry sanding
• Wet sanding
• Vacuum sanding
• Skim coating over gypsum board, concrete, or other related materials
• Spraying finish compound
• Know and understand the 5 levels and methods of drywall finishing