Welcome to Fundamentals of Paint Preparation, the ultimate beginner’s course designed to turn rookies into reliable prep pros. This comprehensive training walks new employees through every critical aspect of painting preparation, from surface cleaning to caulking, sanding, masking, and primer application. Whether you're hiring seasonal help or building a team of long-term professionals, this course gives your crew the foundation they need to work safely, efficiently, and professionally—on day one. Packed with real-world techniques, jobsite best practices, safety protocols, and tool mastery, this course doesn't just tell your team what to do—it shows them how to do it right.
This course is your no-fluff, battle-tested guide to professional surface prep for painters who want to level up fast—and stay there. Designed for both in-the-field training and downloadable use, these lessons teach your crew how to handle anything: from removing smoke stains and sanding glossy surfaces to coordinating with other trades and spot-priming water damage like a boss. If you want results that last, reviews that shine, and projects that run smooth, this system teaches you how to get there—before a single drop of paint is applied.
Everything your crew needs to know before cracking open a can of paint indoors—protect, prep, and plan like a pro.
Your must-follow guide for prepping any exterior surface—wood, stucco, or metal—for a paint job that actually lasts.
The foundational SOP to get surfaces clean, contaminant-free, and ready for coating—no shortcuts.
Get the full rundown on when and how to prime any surface to lock in adhesion and prevent costly failures.
A complete professional SOP bundle covering every step of the painting process — from prep to final finish — for both interior and exterior projects.
Detailed SOP for sealing joints, gaps, and cracks using professional caulking materials to ensure clean lines and moisture protection.
Master the art of brush and roller work with techniques that reduce streaks, lines, and lap marks every time.
Dial in your spray game with this high-performance SOP covering setup, control, and safety.
Give your woodwork a flawless finish with this pro-level SOP on staining and sealing techniques.
Lay down a bulletproof epoxy coating with this complete guide to prep, mixing, and professional application.
The pro’s manual for bringing outdoor wood back to life with long-lasting, beautiful stains.
Turn outdated cabinets into showcase pieces with this full refinishing SOP—from prep to final coat.
Tackle the mess and bring ceilings into the modern era with this safe and systematic popcorn removal SOP.
Don’t guess—mix. This SOP shows how to achieve spot-on color matches and maintain batch consistency across large projects.
Match like a machine with this SOP for nailing the right color every time—even without the original can.
Say goodbye to bubbles and peeling—this SOP gives painters the full process for safe removal and perfect installs.
A complete collection of professional prep & finishing SOPs designed for painting contractors. Each PDF provides step-by-step instructions, quality standards, safety notes, checklists, and pro-level workflows. Perfect for training crews, improving consistency, and standardizing operations.
A powerful collection of project management and quality control SOPs built specifically for painting contractors. These PDFs help streamline scheduling, inspections, job oversight, communication, quality checks, documentation, and final walkthroughs to ensure consistent, professional results on every project.