Painting and Decorating Theory

History of Painting and Decorating56Career Opportunities in Painting and Decorating57Safety in Painting and Decorating52Types of Surfaces55Surface Preparation Techniques54Tools and Equipment for Surface Preparation53Types of Paints57Painting Application Techniques53Tools and Equipment for Painting52Types of Decorative Finishes54Decorative Application Techniques52Tools and Equipment for Decorating53Estimating and Bidding50Customer Relations54Marketing and Advertising58

Color Theory and Application

The Color Wheel56Color Harmony50Color Psychology55Mixing and Matching Colors53Color Blocking and Layering50Color Glazing52Color Schemes for Interiors59Color Trends and Forecasting50Color Psychology in Interior Design50

Surface Preparation and Repair

Importance of Surface Preparation50Types of Surface Defects57Safety Precautions55Cleaning Techniques56Surface Abrasion54Priming and Sealing54Patching and Filling50Caulking and Sealing50Sanding and Refinishing51Chemical Stripping51Wood Rot Repair51Specialty Surface Preparation52

Painting Techniques and Equipment

Introduction to Painting Techniques51Brushwork Techniques56Rolling Techniques50Spraying Techniques57Brushes59Rollers51Sprayers51Other Equipment53Surface Cleaning52Surface Repair50Priming55Paint Types and Properties58Color Theory and Selection51Paint Application Techniques57Clear Coats and Sealants55Touch-Ups and Repairs57Painting Maintenance55

Decorative Finishes and Applications

Types of Decorative Finishes55Tools and Materials for Decorative Finishes53Surface Preparation for Decorative Finishes53Creating Wood Grain Effects51Marbleizing Techniques47Applying Metallic Finishes46Creating Textured Effects with Sponges57Applying Textured Paints38Creating Three-Dimensional Effects54Venetian Plaster Techniques52Creating Custom Stencils50Applying Specialty Finishes50

Safety and Environmental Regulations

Importance of Safety in the Painting and Decorating Industry53Overview of Environmental Regulations55Types and Uses of PPE59Proper Use and Maintenance of PPE54Understanding Hazard Communication Standards48Interpreting Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)56Principles of Ventilation51Selection and Use of Respirators53Waste Reduction and Recycling56Environmental Impact of Painting and Decorating Activities51Emergency Planning and Procedures53First Aid and CPR Training59

Project Planning and Estimation

Project Scope Definition50Project Scheduling53Project Budgeting50Project Risk Assessment51Material Estimation50Labor Estimation53Equipment Estimation50Overhead Estimation58

Customer Relations and Communication

The Importance of Customer Relations54Communication Skills for Customer Service56Building Customer Relationships50Responding to Customer Inquiries52Managing Customer Complaints57Using Technology for Customer Communication50Ethical Considerations in Customer Interactions50Maintaining Professionalism in Customer Service56Cultural Sensitivity in Customer Communication56