Painter and decorator vacancies in Belgium
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As a painter and decorator you fill, sand and paint interior and exterior walls and apply treatment products to walls, windows and doors. The role is also known as a house painter, interior painter or paperhanger. You set up and prepare the site, mix the paint and filler, prepare the surface and carry out the painting work. You also place wall coverings and window decoration such as wallpaper, blinds and curtains, keep your tools in good condition and clear the site afterwards. You always work safely and with respect for the environment. In Belgium this finishing work sits within the construction and public works sector and combines manual skill with an eye for detail.
Typical tasks
- Set up and prepare the work site
- Mix the paint, mortar and filler
- Prepare the surface before painting
- Carry out the painting work
- Place wall coverings and window decoration
- Maintain the tools and equipment
- Clear the site and work safely
Required skills
- Careful, neat work with an eye for finish
- A VCA safety certificate is often required on site
- Comfortable working at height on ladders and scaffolding
- Knowledge of surface preparation and paint products
- Accuracy when placing wallpaper and coverings
- Physically fit for varied site work
What does a painter and decorator earn?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €19–€25 gross per hour. Pay differs per employer and grows with experience, speciality and self-employment. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about applying via Werkvolk.
What does a painter and decorator do?
A painter and decorator fills, sands and paints interior and exterior walls and treats walls, windows and doors. You prepare the site and the surface, mix the paint and filler and carry out the painting work. You also place wall coverings and window decoration such as wallpaper, curtains and blinds, always working safely and neatly.
How much does a painter and decorator earn in Belgium?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €19–€25 gross per hour. Pay differs per employer and grows with experience, speciality and self-employment. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
Is there strong demand for painters and decorators in Flanders?
Yes, demand for painters and decorators is high across Flanders in both new build and renovation. The steady flow of renovation work keeps skilled finishers in demand throughout the year. Extra skills in decorative finishes or restoration make you especially attractive to employers.
What qualifications do you need as a painter and decorator?
A technical education in painting and decorating or building finishing is a common route, though the trade is very open to learning in practice. A VCA safety certificate is often required on site because you work at height and with products. Skills in surface preparation, paint products and wall coverings are built up on the job and through short courses.
Can you start as a painter and decorator without experience?
Yes, many painters start as an assistant and learn the trade alongside experienced colleagues. Employers mainly look at your care, your neatness and your willingness to work at height and on varied sites. With time you take on more of the preparation, painting and decoration work yourself and can specialise.
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