Being able to complete basic decorating tasks around the home puts you in control of home improvements and your budget.

From the obvious financial savings and not being chained to the often busy schedules of tradespeople, to having full control over the creativity and quality of work, developing these basic decorating skills can be a handy investment for anyone.

If learning how to do painting and decorating is something that interests you, an introductory decorating course is an effective way of doing so. 

What practical skills does the Introduction to Decorating course teach? 

The Introduction to Painting and Decorating course has been designed to equip participants with the skills, knowledge and confidence to comfortably tackle a variety of common decorating jobs around the home. 

Over five days, you’ll learn how to properly prepare different surfaces so they are ready for paint and wallpaper. So, for instance, if your hallway walls are damaged and scuffed, you’ll understand how to repair these imperfections before decorating.

You’ll also learn different kinds of painting techniques that can be used across walls, ceilings and woodwork, meaning you’ll be able to freshen up entire rooms, even ones with trickier layouts. 

Other focus areas are understanding how to accurately measure, cut and hang wallpaper, and, importantly, how to do all of this while applying proper safety protocols to protect both yourself and those around you. 

All of the course content has been recognised and accredited by City & Guilds, meaning you’ll be developing your skills to a high, industry-recognised standard. Upon completion, you’ll even receive a certificate assured by City & Guilds to back up everything you’ve learned. 

What kind of decorating tasks will I be able to do after completing the course?

Once you've completed your decorating course, here are a few examples of decorating tasks that you might do: 

  • Repairing aged living room walls and prepping them for repainting
  • Hanging new wallpaper in a bedroom makeover
  • Freshening up an entrance hallway by touching up skirting boards with a fresh lick of paint
  • Creating a feature wall in your lounge by hanging an on-trend wallpaper
  • Switching up your kitchen’s colour scheme by repainting woodwork and doors

Who might benefit from an introductory decorating course?

There are plenty of people who can benefit from possessing the skills that are covered in this decorating course. 

Perhaps you’re a landlord looking to freshen up a flat between tenants, or you work in property development and want to keep your costs down on your latest project. You could, of course, be a homeowner who’d simply like to be able to comfortably redecorate at a time that suits you. 

You might discover that you enjoy decorating and painting so much to then pursue it as a career. By doing the City & Guilds approved course, you can easily transfer to a more advanced course.


You can find more information about the Able Skills Introduction to Painting and Decorating course online here. If you have any questions about whether the course is right for you, then feel free to give us a call on 01322 280 202.