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Beginner Practical Course
Twelve step-by-step lessons from understanding the job to final inspection and handover.
Lesson 1 · Beginner · about 30 min
Lesson 1 — Understanding the job
Learn to assess a room, identify the surfaces, check existing paint and plan the work before you start.
Lesson 2 · Beginner · about 30 min
Lesson 2 — Tools and materials
Choose and use brushes, rollers, trays, poles, scrapers, filling knives, sanding gear, masking and protective equipment.
Lesson 3 · Beginner · about 45 min
Lesson 3 — Surface preparation
Inspect, clean, fill, sand, remove dust and mask — and know when to stop and call a specialist.
Lesson 4 · Beginner · about 30 min
Lesson 4 — Primers and undercoats
When you need primers, sealers, stain blockers and undercoats, and how to avoid compatibility problems.
Lesson 5 · Beginner · about 45 min
Lesson 5 — Painting ceilings
Prepare the room, work safely at height, cut in, roll with a wet edge and check the finish.
Lesson 6 · Beginner · about 45 min
Lesson 6 — Painting walls
Cut in, load the roller properly, apply even coats and avoid roller marks at edges and corners.
Lesson 7 · Beginner · about 45 min
Lesson 7 — Painting woodwork
Prepare, prime, fill and sand woodwork, choose the right finish and get a smooth, durable result.
Lesson 8 · Beginner · about 60 min
Lesson 8 — Painting doors and frames
Prepare doors, deal with hardware, follow the right painting order and prevent runs.
Lesson 9 · Beginner · about 45 min
Lesson 9 — Painting metal surfaces
Identify the metal, remove loose coatings safely, control rust and choose compatible primers and topcoats.
Lesson 10 · Beginner · about 60 min
Lesson 10 — Exterior painting
Assess the weather and surfaces, prepare properly, choose exterior coatings and work safely at height.
Lesson 11 · Beginner · about 30 min
Lesson 11 — Special finishes
An introduction to colour washing, textures and decorative effects — and which ones need more training.
Lesson 12 · Beginner · about 30 min
Lesson 12 — Final inspection and handover
Check coverage, edges, runs and defects, touch up, leave the site clean and hand over to the customer.