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Email: arjgeniux@gmail.com | Call: +918013 31 1313
| Course Name: | DIploma in Painter Works (Painter) |
| Course Short Name: | Painter Course |
| Course Code:: | ARJ0169 |
| Course Type: | Diploma |
| Duration: | 1 Year |
| Eligibility: | 10th/12th |
| Total Subjects: | 5 |
The curriculum is broadly categorized into foundational skills, material science, and application techniques across different substrates.
This introductory module covers the non-painting trades essential for surface preparation and basic safety.
Workshop Safety & Housekeeping: Safe handling of paints, solvents, thinners, and chemicals (MSDS). Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators and ventilation. Fire safety.
Basic Fitting & Allied Trades: Introduction to skills like basic carpentry (preparing wooden surfaces, simple joints), sheet metal work (making signboards/frames), and basic welding (for repair work).
Tools and Equipment: Identification, use, and maintenance of all hand tools (scrapers, putty knives, brushes, rollers) and power tools (sanders, heat guns, spray painting equipment).
Understanding the chemistry and aesthetics of painting materials.
Painting Materials:
Paints: Types (Emulsions, Enamels, Epoxy, Acrylic, Oil-based, Water-based), their components (pigments, binders, solvents, additives), and properties.
Primers and Undercoats: Their necessity, types, and application for different surfaces (wood, metal, masonry).
Putty, Fillers, and Sealants: Their composition and use for filling cracks, holes, and achieving a smooth base.
Varnishes, Lacquers, and Stains: Application on wood for protective and decorative finishing.
Color Theory and Mixing:
Color Wheel: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary colors.
Color Harmony: Understanding warm/cool colors, contrasting colors, and tone (tint, shade, saturation).
Practical Mixing: Manual mixing and mechanical mixing devices. Achieving desired shades and consistency. Calculating the aspect ratio of paint, hardener, and solvent (especially for industrial and automotive paints).
The most critical aspect of painting to ensure durability and finish.
| Substrate | Key Preparation Techniques (Practical Focus) |
|---|---|
| Wood Surface | Cleaning, sanding, knotting, filling (putty/stopper application), and sealing. Preparing for polish, varnish, or paint. |
| Metal Surface | Cleaning, degreasing, rust removal (chemical and mechanical), grinding, and abrasive blasting basics. Applying anti-corrosive primers. |
| Wall/Masonry | Scraping, cleaning, removing old paint, patch repairs (using POP or wall care putty), and application of sealers/size coats. |
| Old/Damaged Surfaces | Removal of old coatings (stripping, sanding, heat gun), dent removal (minor), and surface recovery for repainting. |
Focus on achieving different finishes with various tools.
Brush and Roller Painting: Techniques for cutting-in, blending, even application, and avoiding lap marks on walls and large surfaces.
Spray Painting:
Types of equipment: Air Spray, HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure), and Airless spray guns.
Setting up the compressor and paint gun (pressure, nozzle selection).
Practicing stroke techniques for even coverage on different objects (furniture, machine parts, sheet metal).
Specialized and Decorative Finishes:
Application of stencils and basic screen printing.
Techniques for creating special effects (faux finishes like wood graining, marbling, metallic effects).
Introduction to Powder Coating systems (for industrial application) and its process.
Engineering Drawing: Reading simple blueprints, sketching tool diagrams, and basic layout for wall/sign designs.
Workshop Calculation: Calculating surface area, estimating material consumption (paint quantity, thinner), and basic costing.
Employability Skills: Communication, basic computer literacy, and professional ethics.
Quality Testing: Basic methods for checking paint adhesion and film thickness.
The program concludes with a focus on project work where the trainee applies all skills to a complete job, such as painting a door, a small metal item, or a wall section to industrial standards.