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by Painters Institute
Tue Jun 25, 2013 2:32 am
Forum: Painting Community
Topic: Career in painting & decorating, good choice?
Replies: 3
Views: 28673

Careers as a Decorative Finishes Painter

Decorative Finishes - Creative Paint Works Though I often do decorative finishes I’d have to say my specialty is creative paintworks. Next time you watch a movie look at the credits. You will often see a list of people employed as painters. What is it like to work as a painter in this industry? Bei...
by Painters Institute
Tue Jun 25, 2013 2:27 am
Forum: Surface Preparation
Topic: Corrosion
Replies: 1
Views: 23159

Corrosion

Corrosion as a natural process commonly known as 'rust' or 'rusting' on metal surfaces such as Iron or Steel is often a problem for the Painter. It is a major problem for the Protective Coatings Industry in terms of its financial cost and its removal by means of suitable Protective Coatings. The Dom...
by Painters Institute
Tue May 07, 2013 3:15 pm
Forum: Business, Marketing and Sales
Topic: Estimating and Quoting
Replies: 0
Views: 28638

Estimating and Quoting

The My Paint Costing Guide has been developed to help painters quote accurately using square meterage.
http://www.painters.edu.au/Product-Info ... ftware.htm
Let us know what you thought of it
by Painters Institute
Tue May 07, 2013 3:15 pm
Forum: Business, Marketing and Sales
Topic: Estimating and Quoting
Replies: 1
Views: 25341

Estimating and Quoting

The My Paint Costing Guide has been developed to help painters quote accurately using square meterage.
http://www.painters.edu.au/Product-Info ... ftware.htm
Let us know what you thought of it
by Painters Institute
Thu Oct 18, 2012 4:42 am
Forum: Surface Preparation
Topic: Removing Wallpaper
Replies: 1
Views: 11527

Removing Wallpaper

Did you know that the active ingredient in wallpaper stripper is also found in fabric softener?
So, next time you need to strip wallpaper, just buy some cheap fabric softener and save $$$$!
by Painters Institute
Sat Oct 13, 2012 3:06 am
Forum: Business, Marketing and Sales
Topic: National Licensing
Replies: 2
Views: 22895

Re: National Licensing

Here is a discussion paper on how national licensing would work and how it could be implemented

http://www.painters.edu.au/f//National- ... -Paper.pdf
by Painters Institute
Fri Sep 14, 2012 4:08 am
Forum: Painting Community
Topic: Women in White
Replies: 0
Views: 31622

Women in White

Are you a woman in the painting industry? Or are you a girl who is thinking about entering the trade? Being a woman in a male dominated industry can be a challenge, but there are fantastic opportunities too! Where can you get help, find role models and mentors? The National Painting Institute of Pai...
by Painters Institute
Wed May 16, 2012 4:35 am
Forum: Employment
Topic: Apprenticeships Available
Replies: 4
Views: 27784

Apprenticeships Available

Use this forum to post vacancies for apprenticeships. Explain what kind of work the apprentice will be expected to do, what year level you need (eg 1st year), and where the vacancy is.
by Painters Institute
Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:59 am
Forum: Business, Marketing and Sales
Topic: Industrial Relations
Replies: 1
Views: 27917

Industrial Relations

ABCC and Fair Work Australia Audits Target Commercial Painters The Australian Building and Construction Commissioner (ABCC) are carrying out workplace audits across Australia with a specific focus on finishing trades, such as painters. The ABCC regulates industrial relations in the commercial buildi...
by Painters Institute
Fri Apr 20, 2012 4:28 am
Forum: Painting Community
Topic: Events
Replies: 5
Views: 32270

Lead Paint and Asbestos Management Course

Lead Paint and Asbestos Management Course April 27th, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Darwin Cost: $400 (Free for Painters completing Certificate III Painting and Decorating RPL Assessment) The Lead Paint and Asbestos Management Course is essential for all professional painters. Any building painted before 1971 ma...