Also called: Tub & Tile Reglazer, Bathroom Resurfacing Technician
Makes old, stained bathtubs, sinks and tile look new by repairing chips and spraying on a hard new finish.
You set up an exhaust fan in a hotel bathroom, scrub and etch an old tub, and fill its chips. Then you spray on a glossy new coating, and the tub is ready to use the next day instead of being ripped out.
Estimated; owners of small refinishing businesses earn more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0.25 years after high school. High school plus on-the-job training or a short company course.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: None required.
Growing about average. Steady demand from apartments and hotels saving money on remodels.
Low risk for 10 years. Prep and spraying in tight bathrooms stays hands-on.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to bathtub and tile refinishing companies; they train you on their coatings
Classes: Chemistry, Art, Auto body or shop.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-2141.
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