Painter-Decorator

Decorative Finishes 1 - Faux Effects

This course is designed to introduce the participant to the field of faux finishing and painting using cutting-edge techniques and products. You will gain the skills and knowledge through a hands-on approach to identifying the necessary tools, materials and products to complete a selected faux finish. You will be able to demonstrate their newly learned skills by applying a decorative finish to a selected substrate using the finish recipe sheets. (4 hours)

Decorative Finishes II - Faux Effects
Students will demonstrate these new skills to accurately complete a decorative finish job from start to finish, including Bid Specifications; Estimation of Time, Materials and Products; Jobsite Preparation; Customer Service; and Marketing Methods or other similar industry-recognized manufacturers. Prerequisite: Decorative Finishes 1 – Faux Effects (4 hours)
Introduction to Wallcoverings

This course will give a brief history of wallcovering, its terms, materials and basic measurements and processes for producing patterns and designs and ordering proper quantities of materials. Given the different types of new substrates: fabric, foil, cork, carpet, exotic and specialty coverings and framed and stretched fabric wallcoverings, the student will be able to prepare the surfaces, identify the specific properties of each type of covering, problems when preparing and handling wall coverings, estimate the rolls needed for the room and select the correct adhesives to secure the wallcoverings. (4 hours)

Wallcovering Applications I

The module is designed to teach the student about wallcovering applications. Given a wallcovering job, the student will be able to install the wallcoverings and fix specific failures using the right tools and wallcovering materials while following the most efficient procedures and applying the best techniques for wallcovering. (8 hour)

Wallcovering Applications II

The course is designed to teach the student about wallcovering applications. Given a wallcovering job, the student will be able to install the wallcoverings and fix specific failures using the right tools and wallcovering materials while following the most efficient procedures and applying the best techniques for wallcovering. (8 hour)

Wooster Brush

This two in one, 4-hour course will explore the world of primers and specialty coatings by Zinsser and their specific applications, while you gain the insight into a variety of applicators, such as latex brushes and roller sleeves for all the “newest” latex products and state-of-the-art tools in the industry. (Certification Period: Permanent) (4 hours)