C33 – Painting and Decorating
Contractor
A painting and
decorating contractor prepares by scraping, sandblasting or other means and
applies any of the following: paints, papers, textures, fabrics, pigments, oils,
turpentines, japans, driers, thinners, varnishes, shellacs, stains, fillers,
waxes, adhesives, water and any other vehicles, mediums and materials which
adhere by evaporation and may be mixed, used and applied to the surfaces of
structures and the appurtenances thereto for purposes of decorating, protecting,
fireproofing and waterproofing.
The Painting and Decorating (C-33) Examination is divided into
six major sections. These sections are:
1. Painting Project Planning and Estimation
(28%)
- Assessment of job site conditions
- Materials selection
- Materials calculation
- Equipment and tools
2. Minor Demolition and Repair (11%)
- Causes of paint failure
- Substrate repair
- Removal of wallcoverings
3. Surface Preparation (23%)
- Site protection
- Preparation of sound surfaces
- Preparation of contaminated surfaces
- Preparation of failed coatings
- Preparation of surfaces for
wallcovering
- Pressure washing
- Repair of holes and cracks
4. Paint Application (14%)
- Application of primers
- Application of finishes
- Application of specialty coatings
5. Wood Staining and Finishing (7%)
- Exterior surfaces
- Interior surfaces
- Refinishing
6. Safety (17%)
- Hazard identification
- Elevated work
- Personal protection
- Waste disposal
*Percentages are approximate*
Sample
Questions
The following questions are typical of the types of items that
are on the examination. The correct answer is highlighted.
1. What is the square footage of a gable 12 ft. wide by 6 ft.
high?
a. 24 sq. ft.
b. 36 sq. ft.
c. 42 sq. ft.
d. 72 sq. ft.
2. What does the number on a spray gun tip refer to?
a. Pounds per square inch
b. Gun pressure setting
c. Fan width and
orifice size
d. Gallons per minute
3. How should the contractor choose what type of brush to
use?
a. By the thickness of
the ferrule
b. By the length of the
bristles
c. By the weight and size
of the brush
d. By the type of
material and surface to be covered
*All questions are written and reviewed by licensed
contractors who are actively working in the field*
Painting &
Decorating Craftsman’s Manual and Textbook.
Painting and
Decorating Contractors of America.
11960 Westline
Industrial Drive, Suite 201,
Saint Louis, MO
63146-3209.
(800) 332-7322
FAX: (314) 514-9417.
INTERNET: www.pdca.org
PDCA Estimating Guide
Vol. II.
Painting and
Decorating Contractors of America.
11960 Westline
Industrial Drive, Suite 201,
Saint Louis, MO
63146-3209.
(800) 332-7322
FAX: (314) 514-9417.
INTERNET: www.pdca.org
Architectural
Specifications Manual.
Painting and
Decorating Contractors of America.
11960 Westline
Industrial Drive, Suite 201,
Saint Louis, MO
63146-3209.
(800) 332-7322
FAX: (314) 514-9417.
INTERNET: www.pdca.org
Maintenance Repainting
Manual.
Painting and
Decorating Contractors of America.
11960 Westline
Industrial Drive, Suite 201,
Saint Louis, MO
63146-3209.
(800) 332-7322
FAX: (314) 514-9417.
INTERNET: www.pdca.org
Cal/OSHA State of
California Construction Safety Orders.
California Code of
Regulations, Title 8,
Industrial Relations,
Chapter 4, Subchapter 4,
Barclays Law
Publishers,
P.O. Box 95767,
Chicago, IL 60694.
(800) 888-3600
FAX: (415) 732-8875.
OR
Building News, Inc.
1612 S. Clementine
Street,
Anaheim, CA 92802.
(800) 873-6397
FAX: (714) 535-8078.
INTERNET: ccr.oal.ca.gov/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll OR www.bnibooks.com
Tailgate Training
Packet: Lead Safety for Painting and Remodeling Workers.
Department of Health
Services, Occupational Health Branch.
1515 Clay Street,
Suite 1901,
Oakland, CA 94612.
(510) 622-4332
FAX: (510) 622-4310.
INTERNET: www.dhs.ca.gov/ohb/OLPPP/leadcin.htm
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