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Invest In Yourself Training

Ever wonder why some paint jobs look great and some don't, why some last and some won't?


Master Coach Gary Sutton provides training, personal coaching, and educational services that will help beginners and professionals. Our training programs are tailored to meet the specific needs of each client, and cover a wide range of topics including, but not limited to; surface preparation, paint failure cause & repair, patch and repair materials, primer type selection, paint finish type and design life selection, necessary application tools and supplies, and any training needed.4049827985

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Master Coach Gary Sutton’s Qualifications

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

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DATES & REGISTRATION

At PCS, we have the expertise and experience to tackle any painting project training challenge.  PCS communicates with our clients to provide customized solutions that meet their unique training needs.


FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

Private & Semi-Private Training are by Reservations Only.


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PCS COURSES

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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.

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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.   

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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.

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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

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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.

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"DIYers can SAVE 50% on Painting

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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