PCA Craftsman Manual & Textbook - 8th Edition

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PCA Craftsman Manual & Textbook – 8th Edition

This edition provides structured guidance for painting and decorating contractors, outlining surface preparation standards, application methods, material selection, job planning procedures, and trade practices aligned with industry specifications. It supports contractor exam preparation by presenting factual reference material on coatings, substrates, estimating fundamentals, workmanship criteria, and safety expectations commonly included in licensing and certification frameworks.

This manual serves as a valuable reference book for the painting and decorating industry. The textbook has been used with many apprentice programs and has been cited as an authority in litigation to settle issues arising from the alleged improper application or use of materials. Topics covered in the manual include materials, equipment, rigging, safety, color, procedures, failure and remedies, wall-coverings, application techniques, surface preparation and more. 350 pages, 1995.

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The PDCA (Painting and Decorating Contractors Association) and changed their name to PCA (Painting Contractors Association)