WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE
TAPER
O*NET/SOC CODE: 47-2082.00: RAPIDS CODE: 0561
Description: Seals joints between plasterboard And other wallboards to prepare wall surface for painting or papering: Mixes sealing compound by hand or with portable electric mixer, and spreads compound over joints between boards, using trowel, broadknife, or spatula.
Presses paper tape over joint to embed tape into compound and seal joint, or tapes joint, using mechanical applicator that spreads compound and embeds tape in one operation.
Spreads and smooths cementing material over tape, using trowel or floating machine to blend joint with wall surface.
Sands rough spots after cement has dried. Fills cracks and holes in walls and ceiling with sealing compound.
Installs metal molding at corners in lieu of sealant and tape. Usually works as member of crew.
May apply texturing compound and primer to walls and ceiling preparatory to final finishing, using brushes, roller, or spray gun.
May countersink nails or screws below surface of wall prior to applying sealing compound, using hammer or screwdriver.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING :
1. Application and Embedment of Tape
a) Joints, hand and machine operation
b) Angles, hand and machine operation
2. Application of First Skim Coat Over Tape
a) Hand and machine application
3. Application of Second Skim Coat over Tape
a) Hand and machine application
4. Detail Work (Hand Operation)
a) Touching up bad joints
b) Taping and finishing around pipes and tubs
c) Nail spotting – 1st, 2nd and 3rd coats
d) Filling metal corner guard and metal edge trim
e) Application of tape type metal corners and trim
5. Finishing of Angles
a) Hand and machine operation
6. Finishing, Sanding and Final Check out
7. Application of Texture (Includes Spray Application)
a) Application of rough decorative simulated acoustic ceiling texture
b) Spray application of fog and spatter wall texture
c) Hand rolled texture
d) Skip trowel texture
e) Application of thin wall surfacing texture
f) Proper masking procedures
8. Final Clean up
a) Floors, jams, window frames, etc.
TOTAL TERM: 2 years
