Tapers
Code: 47-2082.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Drywall Finisher
Drywall Mechanic
Drywall Taper
Finisher
Patch Guy
Patcher
Sheetrock Finisher
Taper Finisher
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Press paper tape over joints to embed tape into sealing compound and to seal joints.
- Spread and smooth cementing material over tape, using trowels or floating machines to blend joints with wall surfaces.
- Spread sealing compound between boards or panels or over cracks, holes, nail heads, or screw heads, using trowels, broadknives, or spatulas.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tapers
Salaries for a Tapers vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Tapers in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Tapers include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Tapers professionals across diverse sectors.
Live UK Vacancies for Tapers
Search AllPolisher & Finisher
Buccellati
milano
full-time
Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.