Overview
Painting and Surface Finishes emphasizes hands-on skill development through complete residential finishing projects. Beginning with surface inspection and preparation, students progress through cleaning, patching, caulking, masking, priming, interior and exterior painting, cabinet and wood finishing, specialty coatings, repairs, quality inspection, and a complete practice room capstone project.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Inspect Surfaces and Plan Paint Project
- Chapter 2: Set Up Painting Work Area
- Chapter 3: Clean, Degrease, and Prepare Surfaces
- Chapter 4: Patch, Fill, and Sand Wall Defects
- Chapter 5: Caulk Interior Trim and Joints
- Chapter 6: Mask Room for Clean Paint Lines
- Chapter 7: Prime Drywall Patches and Bare Surfaces
- Chapter 8: Cut In Walls and Ceilings
- Chapter 9: Roll Interior Walls and Ceilings
- Chapter 10: Paint Interior Doors and Trim
- Chapter 11: Paint Cabinets and Built-Ins
- Chapter 12: Stain and Clear Coat Interior Wood Trim
- Chapter 13: Refinish Small Wood Surface
- Chapter 14: Paint Exterior Door and Trim
- Chapter 15: Paint Exterior Siding Practice Wall
- Chapter 16: Apply Masonry, Concrete, or Garage Floor Coating
- Chapter 17: Spray Paint Controlled Practice Surface
- Chapter 18: Repair Paint Failures and Touch-Ups
- Chapter 19: Final Paint and Finish Quality Inspection
- Chapter 20: Capstone: Paint and Finish Practice Room
Learning Outcomes
- Inspect surfaces and plan residential painting projects.
- Prepare safe and organized painting work areas.
- Clean, repair, patch, sand, and prepare surfaces for finishing.
- Apply caulk, primer, and protective surface preparation products.
- Apply professional interior wall and ceiling paint finishes.
- Paint doors, trim, cabinets, and built-in components.
- Apply stains, clear coats, and wood finishing techniques.
- Complete exterior painting and specialty coating projects.
- Repair paint failures and perform finish corrections.
- Perform final quality inspections and complete a professional painting project.