PaintTech Academy Reviews 

PaintTech offer great training. I booked the 2 day kitchen spraying course. 2 days was needed, lots of information on equipment,safety, pricing and hands on spraying. Very relax and friendly approach of teaching which helps alot when trying something new.

Ian is a great teacher, very informative and friendly. Thank you for all of your help.

I recently finished RetroCoat worktop refurbishment course and I had a blast lots of great info lots of testing and great products to work with love the finish and design variety.
Now is time to do my own ❤️❤️❤️

I recently completed the UPVC spray course and found it very informative. I had done a lot of research previously and this course gave me the hands-on experience and confidence take my business to the next level.

Loved this course. After doing the Airless Intensive I knew it would be good, but the specific kitchen and furniture knowledge I learned on this one was next level stuff. Everything they do is steeped in very detailed knowledge of systems that work in real world scenarios and is approached with integrity about how to do this work to a high standard and communicate with customers. Ian the tutor has a passion for setting the standard very high and you definitely take this mindset away with you. I'm just beginning my kitchen spraying journey but after this course I feel armed with the toolkit to begin down a road that will undoubtedly have ups and downs, deep learnings and take time to master. The after support is a big plus too.

Paradigm shift for future productivity and quality.

This was a great course. I’ve been spraying a lot using HVLP but wanted to gain knowledge about airless before I started taking on jobs of this type. This course has given me all that I need to get started safely and efficiently airless spraying! Highly recommend

I attended the Venetian plaster course at PaintTech Academy in Preston and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The tutor Pete really know their craft not just technically, but also how to break it down so you can understand the process and build confidence as you go.

The course was very hands-on, which I think is the only way to properly learn Venetian. They guide you through each stage, explain the materials, tools, and techniques in detail, and you get plenty of practice time. What stood out to me was how approachable the instructors were – no question felt too small, and they were always willing to jump in and show you again until it clicked.

By the end, I felt I had a solid foundation in Venetian plastering and the confidence to take what I learned onto real jobs. The training environment was well set up, friendly, and professional.

I’d highly recommend this course to anyone looking to expand their plastering skills into decorative finishes. Great value, brilliant teaching, and a skillset that opens up new opportunities.

Paint Tech
Thank you so much the minute we stepped into the building we was welcomed and offered tea/coffee which was appreciated after a long journey .
Thanks again
*****

Paintec are absolutely brilliant and I would say Pete Wilkinson is absolutely amazing his knowledge in the trade is amazing also all staff throughout the process have been fantastic. Painters and Decorators please do not hesitate to learn from this group.

We’ve just completed two spray courses with PaintTech, and they were nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, the training was professional, hands-on, and packed with valuable insights. The instructor were incredibly knowledgeable and approachable, breaking down complex techniques into practical, easy-to-follow steps.

Whether you're new to spraying or looking to refine your skills, these courses deliver. We walked away with a deeper understanding of equipment, materials, and application methods—plus the confidence to take our spraying work to the next level. The attention to detail and real-world advice made all the difference.

Highly recommend PaintTech to any decorators serious about upping their game. These courses are a game-changer!

As always ton's of useful info and good value for money

Highly recommend

As a total newcomer to the industry, looking at a change in career, the prospect of completing this course was pretty daunting! I needn't have worried as I was made to feel as welcome as anyone else. The techniques and knowledge that Ian imparted on me have been amazing.
To look at my work at the end of the course made me feel proud of what I had achieved, especially as I had never picked up a sprayer before! Thank you to Ian and all the team.

Great experience, would highly recommend.

Fantastic two days down at Edenbridge at the the Paintech Academy under the tutelage of Ian. He was very knowledgeable not just on spraying but business in general and I’ve learnt a lot on my two visits here. Can’t thank him and his lovely wife Lyndsey enough for the time taken to help me achieve a good knowledge and ability to take the next step and start taking on jobs of my own.

If anyone is thinking about doing a course please don’t hesitate as you won’t regret it as it’ll open up a new avenue for you to go down which can only be of benefit moving forward

Another amazing course completed. Confidence is sky high to take this skill in to my business and offer a high end finish.. Pete was brilliant as always. His product knowledge is brilliant and such a nice guy.

Highly recommended. Looking forward to my next course in a couple of weeks 😃

Thanks
Chris

The kitchen cabinet spray course was a great 2 days, I learned a lot about the prep, prime and finish. A lot about the materials that are best for spraying and going forward this will be a great help.

Pete is a top bloke, very knowledgeable and approachable. Amazing hands on experience and lots to learn. He did a great job of relating real life scenario's to myself as a carpenter/ joiner.

Outstanding 2 day course ran by Ian.
Incredible knowledge across everything. It’s great to be taught something from someone who’s shearing the tips and tricks, even problems they’ve faced themselves.
Learning what equipment, tools and products that’s trustworthy or not.
If you’re thinking or booking any course with Painttech, just do it.