Automation index
How much of a Painter and decorator’s job can AI already do?
A quote and a palette come out in a minute. Masking, sanding and leaving a room without marks is the work.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Painter and decorator
17%
AI can already do 17% of this job.
#606 / 643
View rankingPainter and decorator
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Quote, measure and pick colour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 35% | +5.6 |
Protect, mask and prep surfaces.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Paint, varnish and paper.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Repair texture, damp and cracks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Dealing with neighbours, communities and hours.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
Invoice, buy material and travel.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
| Total | 100% | 17% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Quote, measure and pick colour
- Protect, mask and prep surfaces
- Paint, varnish and paper
- Repair texture, damp and cracks
- Invoice, buy material and travel
- pintor de brocha
- painter decorator
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2141.00· ESCO/ISCO 7131
IS WORK OVER?
Mason
15%
#627 / 643
View rankingMason
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Read drawings, measure and order material.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 30% | +4.8 |
Setting out and levels on site.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Raise walls, render and plaster.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Floors, tiling and finishing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Safety, scaffolding and clearing the bay.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Coordinate with foreman, plumber and electrician.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
| Total | 100% | 15% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- build walls
- plaster
- site work
- Read drawings, measure and order material
- Setting out and levels on site
- Raise walls, render and plaster
- Floors, tiling and finishing
- Safety, scaffolding and clearing the bay
- albanil
- mason
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 7112