DIY - Learn How to Paint Workshop: Tricks of the Trade

Have you been wanting to start a new project and repaint or refresh a room in your home? Are you worried about making a mistake or not doing it right or simply want to learn some tips and tricks from a well seasoned pro? Well then this two-day workshop is for you. Learn to paint from an expert with over twenty years of experience in the field. 

This hands-on workshop will show you how to prep and paint so that your project comes out perfectly every time. Not only will you learn a new skill, but you will also save hundreds of dollars once you grasp the fundamentals of painting since you will not need to hire a professional in the future and can do it yourself (painters typically charge $1,200-$1,500 per room so there is a huge cost savings in doing it yourself).

In this two-day workshop, you will learn:

Day 1:

• The proper tools needed (such as scrapers, spackling knives, tapes, caulk, rollers etc.)
• How to approach the job
• How to repair sheetrock using different techniques, how to repair cracks in walls, and what to look out for when dealing with plaster or sheetrock

Day 2:

• How to sand and repair (including wet sanding when needed)
• Learning which sandpaper is best and the different types
• How to prepare an area for painting using tape, plastic, drop cloths
• Learn about skim coating and whether it is needed
• Learn about primers (oil versus water) and when are they needed
• Learn about different paint types
• How to roll walls, cut properly with a brush

There is so much more so come prepared with all of your questions. Please also bring any pictures or samples that you want your instructor to see as well.

Note: The workshop will be hands-on so expect to get a little messy and dusty (wear your painting clothes).