Painting
Course Overview
This course provides hands-on training in residential and light commercial painting techniques. Students will learn proper surface preparation, including patching, sanding, priming, and masking. Instruction covers paint selection, mixing, and application using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
Students will apply paint to walls, ceilings, trim, and finished surfaces, focusing on clean lines, consistent coverage, and professional-quality results while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Course Topics Include:
- Introduction to painting tools, materials, and equipment
- Surface preparation techniques for walls and trim
- Patching, sanding, and priming methods
- Paint types, finishes, and product selection
- Measuring, masking, and layout for clean edges
- Brush, roller, and spray application techniques
- Cutting-in and finishing techniques
- Drying times and re-coat procedures
- Touch-ups and defect correction
- Job-site protection and clean-up procedures
- Paint storage and material handling
- Paint Spraying training