Prepping for Paint - Beginner Stage
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.
- Brand: Lightmen
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📘 Course Summary:
This beginner-level training module is part of Lightmen's full A–Z painter training system. It focuses specifically on paint prep work—the cornerstone of any successful paint job. Through easy-to-follow lessons, real-world examples, hands-on methods, and safety integrations, your crew will learn to:
Identify and clean common surface contaminants
Use the right tools for sanding and scraping
Perform basic drywall and wood repairs
Mask and protect surfaces like a professional
Apply primers correctly for lasting durability
Comply with PPE and safety standards
This course is ideal for onboarding new hires, reducing callbacks, and instilling jobsite confidence in employees who are new to the trade.
✅ Key Features:
📚 30+ Lessons Covering Every Step of Prep Work
🛠️ Step-by-Step Tutorials with Practical Demonstrations
👷 Safety-First Protocols for PPE, Ventilation & Compliance
🧽 Detailed Instruction on Tools, Cleaning Agents, and Surface Repairs
🎯 Focus on Commercial vs. Residential Prep Standards
🧰 Tool and Material Training for Real-World Use
🎓 Assessments, Quizzes, and Assignments to Reinforce Learning
🚫 Mistake Prevention Tips and Jobsite “Red Flag” Scenarios
🗂️ Downloadable Checklists and Diagrams
🔐 Team-Ready Format for Internal Training or Resale Licensing
📖 What You’ll Learn:
The difference in preparation techniques for residential vs. commercial projects
How to choose and safely use cleaning supplies like TSP, degreasers, and mildew removers
Sandpaper grits and the safe use of hand and power sanding tools
Proper caulking, puttying, and drywall patching methods
How to set up clean, protected workspaces that prevent overspray and protect customer property
The when, why, and how of using primers—from oil-based to latex, and interior vs. exterior
🚀 Ideal For:
Painting companies onboarding new employees
Independent contractors looking to professionalize their prep process
Franchise training programs
Construction firms with in-house painters
Anyone seeking to master foundational prep work for paint jobs