ASSEMBLE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 404C
Painter and Decorator — Commercial and Residential
A Painter and Decorator — Commercial and Residential applies decorative and protective finishes in residential, commercial, and institutional settings. Specifically, a Painter and Decorator — Commercial and Residential:
RED SEAL TRADENON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOCONSTRUCTION / BUILDING SYSTEMS
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Careful preparation and finish transform and protect the spaces people use every day.
These painters prepare surfaces and apply decorative or protective paints, wallcoverings, stains and finishes in homes, businesses and institutions.
6,000 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$56,000estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Red Seal tradenationally recognized standard
EXPLORE IN ORDER
Four questions. One clearer next step.
WHERE THE WORK LIVES
Real settings for real work
residential constructioncommercial interiorsschools and hospitalsheritage propertiespainting contractors
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Painter and Decorator — Commercial and Residential ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway