This book provides all the technical information needed by the trainee painting and decorating student and supports knowledge evidence for NVQ Levels 2 and 3.The new edition includes new developments in tools and equipment, materials, scaffolding and health and safety.

Table of Contents

Tools and equipment; Surface coatings and specialist materials; Preparation of surfaces for paint and for clear finishes; Surface coverings; Scaffolding; Safety, health and welfare; Specification; Colour; Glazing; Index

About the Author

Alf Fulcher formerly Assistant Director, Strategy and Training Development at the Construction Industry Training Board. Brian Rhodes formerly Team Co-ordinator for Construction Crafts at Guildford College of Further and Higher Education. Bill Stewart formerly Deputy Head of the Department of Crafts, Hammersmith and West London College. Derek Tickle formerly Lecturer responsible for Painting and Decorating at Guildford College of Technology. John Windsor formerly Head of the Building Crafts team at Richmond-upon-Thames College. Derek Butterfield is Curriculum Manager for Construction Crafts at Reading College and School of Arts & Design.