Many people who work in the construction or home renovation industries become house painters. The primary tasks of this position are to provide a quotation for painting services, select the paint requested by the owner, prepare the surface and apply the paint. People who enjoy working with their hands, are naturally outgoing and take pride in the details are most suitable to becoming house painters. It is important to note that a house painter must be physically able to work standing up and while moving the upper body for significant periods of time. House painters work on both the inside and outside of houses.
On a raised- or recessed-panel door, start with the inset panels, and then paint the panel moldings and recesses, horizontal rails, vertical stiles, and mullion.

It’s been a long journey! You’re finally ready to apply the first coat of paint. Start from the highest point of your house, applying the paint in straight, even strokes that follow the layout of your siding (vertical strokes on vertical siding and horizontal strokes on horizontal siding). Remember — less is more during house painting as a thick, heavy hand may cause drips or uneven application.
There are other types of custom paint jobs that professionals can complete, including painting textured walls to add dimension to a space, using faux painting techniques to replicate the look of other materials, painting accent walls for a pop of color, and painting two-tone walls to make your space seem more interesting. Some of these techniques are usually only contained to interior paint jobs, such as painting accent walls or two-tone walls. Both these techniques have the biggest impact in a room where all the walls are visible from one spot.