Construction & Electrical Materials Distribution: 018 - Paint Systems, Wall Coverings & Sealants

This is an extensive module that covers all areas  of interior decoration. It provides you with a basic grounding in the types of products available and the most appropriate method of application. Consideration is also given to specialist areas, including decorative paint finishes and the use of colour.

Because of the popularity of these products this  module also provides information on the importance of promotion and  display.

Please find below the list  of topics covered within this module.

Paint System Basics

• What is Paint?
• Sealers, Primers  and Undercoats
• Finishes
• Decorative Paint Finishes
• Woodcare
• Useful Terms

Methods of Application

• Brushes, Components  and Types
• Choice of  Filling
• The Range
• Rollers
• Paint Pads  and Mittens
• Spray Application
• Textured Paint  Application
• How Much Paint  Do You Need?
• Problems
• Storage of Materials

Preparation of Surfaces

• Unsound Surfaces
• Sound Surfaces
• New, Stripped  or Untreated Surfaces

Wallcoverings

• Preparatory Papers
• Flat Papers
• Embossed Papers
• Relief Papers
• Washable Papers
• Types of Fabrics
• Recommending  Patterns
• Using Colours
• Problems

Sealants

• Application
• Performance Criteria
• Glazing Putty

Promotion and Display

• Promotion  Criteria
• Display Criteria
• Safety