Decorative Finishes - Creative Paint Works Though I often do decorative finishes I’d have to say my specialty is creative paintworks. Next time you watch a movie look at the credits. You will often see a list of people employed as painters. What is it like to work as a painter in this industry? Bei...

Corrosion as a natural process commonly known as 'rust' or 'rusting' on metal surfaces such as Iron or Steel is often a problem for the Painter. It is a major problem for the Protective Coatings Industry in terms of its financial cost and its removal by means of suitable Protective Coatings. The Dom...

The My Paint Costing Guide has been developed to help painters quote accurately using square meterage.
http://www.painters.edu.au/Product-Info ... ftware.htm
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The My Paint Costing Guide has been developed to help painters quote accurately using square meterage.
http://www.painters.edu.au/Product-Info ... ftware.htm
Let us know what you thought of it

Did you know that the active ingredient in wallpaper stripper is also found in fabric softener?
So, next time you need to strip wallpaper, just buy some cheap fabric softener and save $$$$!

Here is a discussion paper on how national licensing would work and how it could be implemented

http://www.painters.edu.au/f//National- ... -Paper.pdf

Are you a woman in the painting industry? Or are you a girl who is thinking about entering the trade? Being a woman in a male dominated industry can be a challenge, but there are fantastic opportunities too! Where can you get help, find role models and mentors? The National Painting Institute of Pai...

Use this forum to post vacancies for apprenticeships. Explain what kind of work the apprentice will be expected to do, what year level you need (eg 1st year), and where the vacancy is.

ABCC and Fair Work Australia Audits Target Commercial Painters The Australian Building and Construction Commissioner (ABCC) are carrying out workplace audits across Australia with a specific focus on finishing trades, such as painters. The ABCC regulates industrial relations in the commercial buildi...

Lead Paint and Asbestos Management Course April 27th, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Darwin Cost: $400 (Free for Painters completing Certificate III Painting and Decorating RPL Assessment) The Lead Paint and Asbestos Management Course is essential for all professional painters. Any building painted before 1971 ma...