Over 50 Years Experience of Keeping Paint Flowing
2025 COACHING COURSES
- DIY On-Site Coaching
- DIY 1/2 Day Workshops
- Brush, Roll & Painting Basics
- Brush & Roll 101 & Advanced 102
- Applicator Certification Course
- Contractor Quality Control Basics
- Contractor QC Certification Course
- Inspection Basics
- Inspection Instruments Workshop
- Airless Spray Certification Course
- Conventional Spray Certification
Contractor QC Basics & Certification Courses
Course: Contractor Quality Control (QC) Basics
Location ALPHARETTA, GA and CITIES NATIONWIDE
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Type: Private Training
Term: 1 Day
Class: 8 Hour
Cost: $849.00
Course Location: 2300 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 700, Alpharetta GA 30009
Format: Classroom with Certificate of Completion
Prerequisites: None
Certificate of Completion Included
Course Content:
- Includes some Segments of the Hands-On Inspection Instruments Workshop
- Role of the QC Personnel, Deficiencies, Reports, Quality Control & Quality Assurance
- Specifications, Pre-Job Conference, Instrument and Visual Standards, Safety
- Surface Preparations and Application/Spray Equipment Compliance
- Ambient Conditions, Wind, Lighting, Surface Profile & Readers (steel & concrete)
- Product & Safety Data Sheets, Mixing, Surface Cleanliness, Inter-Coat Contamination
- Dry, Cure, Hardness, Holiday ⁄ Pinhole Testing, Wet Film Thickness, Dry Film Thickness
Course: PCS Contractor Quality Control (QC) Certification
Course Description: Contractor Quality Control (QC) Basics, plus Hands-on Instrument Workshop and Written Exam
Class : 2 Days
Cost: $1,499.00
Course Location: 2300 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 700, Alpharetta GA 30009
Format: Classroom, QC Basics, Hands-on Workshop, Exam, and Certification Credentials
Prerequisites: None
Certificate of Certification Included
Course Description:
Includes Contractor Quality Control Basics Course, Hands-on Inspection Instruments Training, plus Certification Exam.
Course Description:
Built on the same type format as the Paint and Coating Inspection Course, but with the Contractor's point of view in mind. Sometimes need a little edge to win the contract? The winning proposal may be the one with a QC Program in place. This combined interactive and hands-on QC Instrument training gives the owner assurance that all work is being approached and applied correctly. You will gain core technical knowledge, confidence, and consistency related to Quality Control (QC) form, requirements, and practices. Any given course can be designed or adapted for the specificI needs of a customer.
INSTRUMENT WORKSHOP
Inspection Instruments Workshop
Type: Private Training
Location ALPHARETTA, GA and CITIES NATIONWIDE
CONTACT US FOR A LOCATION NEAR YOU$295.17
Term: 1 Day
Class: 8 Hour
Cost: $849.00
Course Location: 2300 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 700, Alpharetta GA 30009
Format: Classroom
Prerequisites: None
Course Content:
- Air & Surface Temp., Relative Humidity, Dew Point, Wind Speed, Ambient Data Loggers
- Instrument & Visual Standards, SSPC Standards, Moisture (wood & concrete), Lighting
- Measure and Recording Surface Profile, Replica Tape & Readers, Peak-to-Valley Height
- Surface Contaminants, Abrasive Cleanliness, Compressed Air Cleanliness, Nozzle psi.
- Holiday and Pinhole Testing (Low & High Voltage), Cure and Hardness, Gloss, Adhesion
- Type 1 & Type 2 Dry Film Thickness Gauges, Wet Film Thickness, Coating Viscosity
Course Description:
Anyone involved in specification compliance, and working in the paint and coating industry, will find Gary Sutton’s training to be both highly beneficial and informative. His hands-on course explains inspection instruments as well as their function, use, and accomplishments.
INSPECTION
Paint and Coating Inspection Basics Courses
Course: Paint and Coating Inspection Basics
Location ALPHARETTA, GA and CITIES NATIONWIDE
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Type: Private Training
Term: 1 Day
Class: 8 Hour
Cost: $849.00
Course Location: 2300 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 700, Alpharetta GA 30009
Format: Classroom
Prerequisites: None
Course: Advanced Coating Inspection
Type: Private Training
Term: 2 Day (Can be Designed Specifically for Individual//Company needs)
Class: 8 Hour Days
Cost: $1,499.00
Course Location: 2300 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 700, Alpharetta GA 30009
Format: Classroom
Prerequisites: None
Course Content:
- Role of the Inspector, Disputes, Deficiencies, Reports, Quality Control & Quality Assurance
- Specifications, Pre-Job Conference, Instrument and Visual Standards, Safety
- Surface Salts & Defects, Compressed Air Cleanliness, Blast ⁄ Spray Equipment Compliance
- Ambient Conditions, Wind, Lighting, Surface Profile & Readers (steel & concrete)
- Product & Safety Data Sheets, Mixing, Surface Cleanliness, Inter-Coat Contamination
- Dry, Cure, Hardness, Holiday ⁄ Pinhole Testing, Wet Film Thickness, Dry Film Thickness
Course Description:
Whether you are just stepping into inspection and the painting industry, or looking to advance your knowledge, this training is for you. You will gain core technical knowledge, confidence, and consistency related to inspection practices and quality control procedures. Any given course can be designed or adapted for the specific needs of a participant.
BRUSH, ROLL & PAINTING BASICS
An easy to understand and informative day of learning the basics of residential painting.
Explained are:
- Where to Start
- Gathering the Necessary Equipment & Supplies
- Protecting your valuables and home from unwanted paint
- Painting in an order of preference for a professional finish
- Detailing for achieving the desired finish product
Course: Brush, Roll & Painting Basics
Type: Limited Class Size
Term: 1 Day
Cost: $849.00
Course Location: PCS Training Facility
Prerequisites: None. Accepting all skill levels, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Course Description
- Surface Preparation Basics
- Paint & Primer Selection
- Brush & Roller Painting Equipment Explained
- Hands-on Brush and Roll Paint Application Basics
BRUSH & ROLL 101
Brush & Roll 101
A HANDS-ON QUICK-START GUIDE for Professional and DIYers. Americas only Complete 2 Day Course on Brush and Roll Applications. If your wanting to enter the Painting industry, paint you home, or just protect your investments, the Basics course teaches you the correct and rewarding painting application procedures, use, and selection.
Course: Brush & Roll 101
Type: Limited Class Size
Term: 2 Days (All Paints, Equipment, and Supplies Included)
Cost: $1,499.00
Course Location: PCS Training Facility
Prerequisites: None. Accepting all skill levels, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Course Description
- Brush & Roller Painting Equipment Explained
- Hands-on Brush and Roll Paint Application Basics
BRUSH & ROLL 102
Brush & Roll 102
Designed for Professional and DIYers. Americas only Complete 1 Week Course on Brush and Roll Applications, surface preparation, patching, and paint and primer technology. If you’re wanting to enter the Painting industry, paint you home, or just protect your investments, BRUSH & ROLL 102 delivers an in-depth understanding of professional painting.
Course: Brush & Roll 102
Type: Limited Class Size
Term: 3 Days (All Paints, Equipment, and Supplies Included)
Cost: $2,499.00
Course Location: PCS Training Facility
Prerequisites: None. Accepting all skill levels, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Course Content:
- Extensive Hands-on brush and roll paint application training.
- Training using most advanced, proven, and specialty tools in the industry.
DIY PAINT-MY-HOUSE WORKSHOP
Taught bu Master Coach: Gary Sutton
DIY PAINT-MY-HOUSE WORKSHOP
OVERVIEW
Tips, Tricks,& Techniques
Prep, Patching and Repair
Hands-On Brush & Roller Coaching
Questions & Answers Session
AFTER CLASS PRACTICE Private Coaching:
30 Minutes-Call with request so we can be prepared.
$39.00...RSVP Required
PROTECT, SAVE MONEY & LOOK BETTER!
WHERE :
2300 Lakeview Parkway
1st Floor Training Room
Alpharetta, GA 30009
WHEN:
1st Saturday of Each Month.
8:00am- 12pm
Afternoon Private Coaching to Refine your Craft (rsvp).
HOW MUCH:
FREE With a A Generous Charitable Donation to the Charity Of The Day.
100% OF CHARITABLE GIFT PROFITS GOES TO DESIGNATED CHARITY
CALL (404) 904-5680 FOR A WORKSHOP NEAR YOU!
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SPRAY PAINTING
Course: AIRLESS SPRAY PAINTING
Type: Private Training (All Paints, Equipment, and Supplies Included)
Term: 3 Days (1 Day Classroom Training, and 2 Day Hands-On Training)
Cost: $4,849.00
Course Location: PCS Training Facility
Prerequisites: BRUSH & ROLL 101, PCS CERTIFIED APPLICATOR COURSE
Course Description
Whether you are just stepping into the painting business, or looking to advance your knowledge, this spray application workshop training is for you. You will gain core technical knowledge, tips, and techniques related to airless spray application procedures. Course instruction by a Graco Certified Repair Technician.
Course: CONVENTIONAL SPRAY PAINTING
Type: Private Training (All Paints, Equipment, and Supplies Included)
Term: 2 Days (Classroom Training, and 2 Day Hands-On Training)
Cost: $3,899.00
Course Location: PCS Training Facility
Prerequisites: Paint & Coating Application Basics, or Facility Maintenance Painting Basics
Course Description
Whether you are just stepping into the painting business, or looking to advance your knowledge, this Conventional Spray Application Workshop is for you. You will gain core technical knowledge, tips, and techniques related to conventional spray application procedures. Course instruction by a Graco Certified Repair Technician.
Course Contents
- Hand-On Conventional spray application techniques and use
- Spray painting and spray equipment safety awareness
- Pot, Cup, Gun, Air & Fluid Hoses, and Tip and Nozzle size & selection, psi & adjustment
- Spray equipment maintenance, use & repair overview
- Paint sprayer types, and spray painting accessories
Both Courses Include: All Training Equipment, Paints, Solvents, and Equipment Supplies included in tuition.
REQUIRED Paint Clothes, Shoes, Safety and PPE Supplies are Available, but not included.
To receive a certification certificate, you must pass each exam with a score of 80% or greater.
All Training Equipment, Paints, Solvents, and Equipment Supplies included in tuition.
REQUIRED Paint Clothes, Shoes, Safety and PPE Supplies are Available, but not included.
To receive a certification certificate, you must pass each exam with a score of 80% or greater.
Course Contents
- Hand-On Airless spray application techniques and use
- Spray painting and spray equipment safety awareness
- Pump, spray Gun, Hoses, and Tip size & selection, psi & adjustment
- Spray equipment maintenance, use & repair overview
- Paint sprayer types, and spray painting accessories
SURFACE PREPARATION
Industrial Surface Preparation Basics Course
Type: Private Training / Hands-On and Classroom
Term: 3 Day (All Equipment, and Supplies Included)
Class: 8 Hour Days
Cost: $4,489.00
Course Location: PCS Training Facility in Blairsville, GA 30512
Format: Classroom
Prerequisites: None
Course Description:
Commercial and Industrial Surface Preparation Course, You will gain core technical knowledge and confidence related to surface preparation basics, water blasting, and abrasive blast cleaning practices and procedures. This course can be designed or adapted for the specific needs of a participant. The course is recommended for those planning to participate in AMPP inspector certification courses.
COVERS COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL SURFACE PREPARATION.
Course Content:
- Hands-on use of hand tools, power tools, needle guns, and abrasive blasting equipment
- Use of Comparators, Standards, & Visual Standards
- Water Blasting equipment, size, selection, and pressure requirements
- Abrasive Blasting, pots, hoses, nozzle, and equipment types, requirements and use.
- Air, abrasive, and Surface Contamination testing