PDCA Craftsman Manual & Textbook – 8th Edition

The PDCA Craftsman Manual & Textbook – 8th Edition provides the established standards and procedures for professional painting and decorating work in residential, commercial, and industrial environments. It covers surface evaluation, preparation methods, coating systems, application techniques, environmental and moisture considerations, safety practices, estimating principles, project documentation, and quality-control criteria defined by the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America. Used within One Exam Prep study programs, this edition supports contractor-licensing candidates by outlining the recognized trade practices required for code-aligned finishing and coating applications.

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)