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Please note: Working name subject to clearance. Course content, accreditation and any manufacturer authorisation are being confirmed; no certification is issued or implied until documented.

Illustrative before and after concept for Fresh Coat Academy; not a completed project

Learn the systems. Join the applicator network.

Planned hands-on coating training for decorators, contractors and newcomers — from first course to trade account and reorders. Courses and dates shown here are concepts until confirmed.

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Illustrative before / after concept · not a completed project

Why Fresh Coat Academy

Trainee → applicator → trade partner

The Academy is planned to train applicators on specialist coating systems, then support them with trade pricing, reorders and Fresh NI referrals. Any manufacturer authorisation will be stated only when confirmed in writing.

Services

Coating training — trainee to applicator to trade

Introductory coating course

A practical introduction to surface prep, mixing and application on sample boards.

Process, limits & estimate

Applicator pathway & assessment

Practical assessment towards Fresh applicator status — not a manufacturer certification unless documented.

Process, limits & estimate

Trade account & reorders

Trained applicators can apply for a trade account, trade pricing and reorders when the range is available.

Process, limits & estimate

How it works

Simple, clear and on your terms

  1. 01

    Choose a course

    Pick a course concept and tell us about your experience.

  2. 02

    Request a place

    Request a date. Deposits are only taken once card payments are configured.

  3. 03

    Train & assess

    Hands-on training and a practical assessment.

  4. 04

    Trade pathway

    Apply for a trade account and Fresh NI referral network.

Fresh Coat Academy (working name) is a planned coating training programme based in Northern Ireland.

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FAQs

Good questions

Is the Academy open?

Not yet. Courses, dates and prices are concepts. Register interest and we'll contact you when details are confirmed.

Will I be manufacturer-certified?

Only if a specific manufacturer has confirmed that in writing for that course. Otherwise any completion is a Fresh NI training record only.

Do I pay a deposit online?

Not yet — online deposits are switched off until card payments are set up.

Online estimate

Get an indicative estimate from your photos

Upload photos and a few details. Our AI-powered tool suggests a price range with its assumptions shown — a real person reviews every enquiry before any quote is confirmed.

Photos are stored privately and only seen by the Fresh NI team.

  1. 1. Project
  2. 2. Contact
  3. 3. Questions
  4. 4. Estimate

Photos (up to 8)

Optional — photos of previous work are welcome.

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