Course Description

This course will guide you through the Exterior Painting process from planning through to completion.

Each Action item is listed in order of completion.


Brand Coordinator

Jenny Lyons

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Exterior Painting

    • Introduction

    • Course Outcomes

    • Common Features and Surface Types

    • Why Exterior Painting?
  • 2

    Planning

    • Exterior Painting Video Step 1. On Site Planning

    • Challenges of Exterior Painting

    • Setting Expectations

    • Seasonality and Weather

    • Operations Tools

    • Order of Operations

    • Safety

    • Tools and Equipment

    • Paint and Supplies

    • Job Site Planning Checklist
  • 3

    Exterior Setup

    • What Happens During Setup?

    • Exterior Painting Video Step 2. Set-up
  • 4

    Exterior Preparation

    • Preparation

    • Product Knowledge

    • Exterior Painting Video Step 3. Wash & Clean

    • Exterior Painting Video Step 4. Prepare the Surface

    • Exterior Painting Video Step 5. Fill & Repair

    • Exterior Painting Video Step 6. Prime
  • 5

    Exterior Painting

    • Steps for Painting

    • Brushing and Rolling

    • Spraying

    • Exterior Painting Video Step 7. Finish Coat - Siding, Ladders, Spray Techniques

    • Finish Coat

    • Exterior Painting Video Step 8. Finish Coat -Trim

    • Products and Sheens
  • 6

    Finishing a Job

    • Cleanup

    • Exterior Painting Video Step 9. Clean-up

    • Walkthroughs and Touchups
  • 7

    Paint Systems and Failures

    • Exterior Failures
  • 8

    Quiz and Next Steps

    • Quiz

    • Next Steps

    • Course Feedback

    • Course Completion