๐Ÿ—๏ธ Darco Inc ยท Construction Painting Career Program

From knowing nothing
to getting hired.

This course is for the construction painting trade โ€” painting homes, commercial buildings, and structures for a living. Not art. Not decorating. A skilled, in-demand trade career you can start without a degree.

12 Chapters
3โ€“4 Mo To job-ready as helper
$20โ€“$30 Starting helper pay
USA Focused
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Chapter 0
Orientation
What this course is, what it isn't, and your 3โ€“4 month study plan to get hired.
Chapter 1
The Trade
The career arc, earning potential, and what real painters actually do โ€” from helper to $300K contractor.
Chapter 2
Safety
Ladder safety, chemical handling, lead paint, PPE, and your OSHA 10 certification guide.
Chapter 3
Certifications
Every credential you need โ€” when to get it, what it costs, and why it matters to employers.
Chapter 4
Tools
Every brush, roller, sprayer, and hand tool โ€” what it's called, what it does, and when to use it.
Chapter 5
Surface Preparation
The most important skill in the trade. Where pros separate themselves from beginners.
Chapter 6
Paint & Materials
Latex vs oil, finishes from flat to gloss, primers, and specialty coatings โ€” choose the right product every time.
Chapter 7
Interior Painting
Cutting in, rolling, trim, doors, windows โ€” the complete interior sequence with 4 step-by-step videos.
Chapter 8
Exterior Painting
Weather rules, full prep sequence, siding techniques, and masonry โ€” the job that weather controls.
Chapter 9
Specialty Finishes
Spray technique, cabinets, faux finishes, textures โ€” where you charge more.
Chapter 10
Estimating & Business
Square footage math, material calculations, pricing labor, and the path to running your own operation.
Chapter 11
Getting Hired
Where to apply, what employers want, interview prep, and everything you need to land your first job.