Spray Painting and Finishing Class

Learn to spray paint like a pro at this interactive workshop.


The Great British Woodshop
The Great British Woodshop
4.9 (55)
100% recommend

7.5 hours Class size 1 to 2 guests       £250

If you've always wanted to learn how to spray paint and produce special finishes, then this hands-on class from The Great British Woodshop could be just for you.
Whether you want to renovate your kitchen and respray your cupboard doors with an antique effect or you want to learn to paint a brick wall in a quarter of the time, this workshop will teach you the painting techniques you need to do it all.
Connect with expert craftsman David, who will cover everything from the basics of spray painting guns and proper technique to how to clean your equipment when you're done. You'll get hands-on as you learn how to prepare, mix and spray your paint onto example pieces, developing skills that are sure to help in your future DIY projects!
In this class, you'll cover:
Compressors / Turbines (type, size, fittings, hoses, CFM and FAD, filters)
Gun types - Conventional, HVLP, LVMP, LVLP (gravity or suction)
Needle, Air Cap and Nozzle choice
Setting up the gun
Materials you can spray – Water based, Solvent based, Spirit-based and Oil-based
Viscosity requirements and Mixing ratio importance
Measuring cups
Catalysed and Pre-Catalysed materials
What are 1K and 2K, Single stage and Two stage, 1 Part and 2 Part materials
How to mix and use 1K and 2K materials for furniture and automotive spraying
Special safety requirements when using 2K and other harmful chemicals
Automotive Base coats and Clear coats
Furniture Basecoats and Lacquers, Pigmented Lacquers, Colour matching services
Pressures and fan patterns
Speciality effects like Dying, Tints and Ageing
Spraying techniques
Stripping and cleaning the equipment
Health and Safety
Tips and ideas for making a home spray booth
What you'll get
  • Tea and coffee throughout the day.
  • All spray equipment and safety equipment (face masks) provided.
  • Access to a large CFM compressor on site.
Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners!
What to bring
  • Suitable old clothes such as a long sleeve shirt and work trousers.
  • Shoes which you don't mind getting a bit of paint on.
  • Packed lunch (or there is a local shop nearby).
  • Your paint or gun and compressor if you would prefer to use your own.
Location

Great British Woodshop - Cherry Lodge, Oakcroft Road, West Byfleet, KT14 6JH

The closest station is West Byfleet and it is a 10-minute walk to Cherry Lodge.

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The Great British Woodshop
The Great British Woodshop

4.9 (55)
100% recommend

At the Great British Woodshop, students of all abilities are given a warm welcome at our large and fully tooled workshop in West Byfleet, Surrey.
Courses are run by woodworking craftsman and television presenter David Free. DRB certified, David has been practising woodwork for 40 years and has been teaching all ages for 20 of those. David is passionate about sharing his woodwork and DIY knowledge with others.

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