Spray Painting and Finishing Class

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 choiceSetting up the gunMaterials you can spray – Water based, Solvent based, Spirit-based and Oil-basedViscosity requirements and Mixing ratio importanceMeasuring cupsCatalysed and Pre-Catalysed materialsWhat are 1K and 2K, Single stage and Two stage, 1 Part and 2 Part materialsHow to mix and use 1K and 2K materials for furniture and automotive sprayingSpecial safety requirements when using 2K and other harmful chemicalsAutomotive Base coats and Clear coatsFurniture Basecoats and Lacquers, Pigmented Lacquers, Colour matching servicesPressures and fan patternsSpeciality effects like Dying, Tints and AgeingSpraying techniquesStripping and cleaning the equipmentHealth and SafetyTips and ideas for making a home spray booth Read more details