Paint like a Pro: Expert Tips for Projects Big and Small
You’d be surprised how a fresh coat of paint can make any room look brand new. Learn how to revamp your home into the place of your dreams with professional tips on painting, priming, sanding, and more.
Featuring Barry Zakar, Handyman, James Guth, Painting Specialist and Patrick Coye, Painting Specialist
Format
Every lesson includes (1) expert videos where you’ll get direct instruction from one of our experts (2) a key takeaway summary (3) a quick assignment to help you apply what you just learned
Duration
This course lasts 5 days, with one lesson per day delivered to your inbox.
Time
Each lesson takes 5 minutes to read and watch.
What you will learn
- 3 project-specific ways to protect your floors when you paint
- How to use cut-ins to start your paint project
- When primer, sanding, and semigloss paint are your friends (and when they’re not!)
- The #1 mistake people make with paint rollers
- How to minimize the cleanup time for any paint project, no matter how large
- Qualifications to look for when hiring professional painters
Why should you take this course?
- You want to spruce up your home. If you’re looking to get that newly renovated feel without the new renovation costs, there’s no better way to spice up a room than with a new paint job.
- You want to cut costs on simple painting projects. Painting can be a fun and simple DIY to take on, and you’ll save a ton of money on contractors by doing it yourself.
- You’ve painted your home before, but want an expert's perspective. Learn what handymen and painting specialists have figured out that most people haven’t—yet.
Course Overview
5 Lessons
What to Know Before You Paint
Learn how to get set up for any paint job and gather the supplies you’ll need. Plus, 3 different ways to protect your floors when you paint.
Priming & Sanding: When Are They Needed?
Get tips on when and how to prime and sand before paint projects (and save time when it’s not needed!)
Tools & Techniques to Level Up Your Skills
Level up your skills with these amazing expert tips for painting like a pro.
Ways to Avoid Messes & Minimize Cleanup Time
Learn how to use paint thinner, disposable brushes, and a 5-in-1 paint tool to cut down on cleanup time.
Tips for Personal & Professional Paint Projects
Wise up when it comes to hiring professional painters, and learn what you can ask for before committing to paying for a big project.
Meet the Experts
Barry Zakar
Handyman
Barry Zakar is a professional handyman and the founder of Little Red Truck Home Services based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over ten years of experience, Barry specializes in a variety of carpentry projects. He is skilled at constructing decks, railings, fences, gates, and various pieces of furniture. Barry also holds his MBA from John F. Kennedy University.
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Meet the Experts
James Guth
Painting Specialist
James Guth is the co-owner and founder of Chesapeake Painting Services LLC. With over 20 years of experience, James specializes in exterior and interior painting, drywall, powerwashing, wallpaper, staining, sealing, and carpentry. James holds a BS in Economics and Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Towson University
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Meet the Experts
Patrick Coye
Painting Specialist
Patrick Coye is the owner and operator of Patrick’s Painting & Home Improvement in Alexandria, Virginia. With over 15 years of experience in residential construction, Patrick specializes in painting, wallpaper removal/installation, drywall, staining decks and fences, and kitchen cabinetry painting. To date, Patrick and his team have painted over 2,000 houses and stained over 800 decks. Patrick's Company won a "Top Job" award from the American Painting contractor magazine in 2020.
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What are others saying?
Mike
I thought I knew what I was doing when it came to paint jobs, but I learned a ton in this course. The stuff about sanding was especially helpful for me. I really liked the videos — that’s how I learn best. Thanks!
Jessica
Not surprised to know I’ve been using the paint rollers wrong. This course made me feel so much more knowledgeable about paint jobs around the house. Even if I hire a pro, I’ll have a much better idea of what I need and why. Very empowering!
Hadar
Really glad that I’ll be able to take on these jobs on my own! My wife and I are going to paint our bathroom this weekend, and I feel so much more ready, especially when it comes to picking out supplies.
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