Mastery of the color wheel, identifying primary/secondary colors, and understanding how light affects paint finishes.
Estimating the amount of paint or wallpaper required for a specific area (m² or ft²) and calculating costs and waste. PAINTEING AND DECORATING EXAMS
Differentiating between oil-based, water-based, and specialty coatings, as well as knowing which applicators (brushes, rollers, or sprayers) to use for each. 2. Practical Component (Skills Assessment) Key areas include: Some advanced exams require techniques
Hanging patterned paper with perfect alignment at the seams, neatly trimming around obstacles like light switches or windows. and safety regulations behind the trade.
The written portion tests your understanding of the science, math, and safety regulations behind the trade. Key areas include:
Some advanced exams require techniques such as graining , marbling , stenciling , or broken color effects .
In practical exams, failing to follow the specific measurements (even by a few millimeters) is a common reason for failure.