Supporting Small Businesses & Sole Traders
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Discover the high-impact, high-profit world of decorative resin worktop and splashback coatings in this hands-on 2-day course. After training in the U.S. with industry leaders, we’ve brought the knowledge back to the UK and paired it with top-quality British resin systems that deliver stunning, durable, and repairable finishes. You’ll learn how to create bold marble effects, metallic pours, and funky splashback designs that completely transform tired surfaces into modern centrepieces.
This course gives you everything you need to hit the ground running — from proper prep and pouring techniques to top coating, client aftercare, and real-world marketing strategies. You’ll leave with a full set of finished samples, confidence in quoting and upselling, and access to the products and ongoing support you need to grow. Whether you’re starting from scratch or adding to your service list, this is a serious upgrade in skill, value, and income potential.
When you take a worktop refurbishment course, you’ll:
Investing in this course means investing in your business growth and development, as well as providing your clients with comprehensive and innovative services. With the skills gained from this course, you’ll be able to profit from expanding your business offerings and setting yourself apart from the competition.
Our workshop refurbishment courses are held over 2 days to give you plenty of time to learn the skills required and put them into practice.
You will need to arrive by 8:30am before the start of the course
During your 2 day course you will learn the foundations of resin worktops, before moving onto more advanced techniques. Finally, you will get to apply everything you’ve learnt in practical sessions where you can hone your skills. You will discover:
Your countertop refurb training will include:
Address
Gabriels Farm, Marsh Green Rd, Marsh Green, Edenbridge TN8 5PP.
Directions
The site is just a short drive from the M25 and approximately 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport. Edenbridge Train Station is less than 10 minutes by car. The postcode will take you to Gabriels Farm or Gabriels Fishery (depending which direction you come from) so look out for the large yellow signs at the end of the drive. As you turn into Gabriels Farm look out for a green metal gate on the left hand side and a telegraph pole with Unit 42 written on it. We are the end 2 units in a green metal polytunnel style unit and the car park is at the end of that driveway. Please park considerately and do not block the containers.
There are several hotels and B&B’s in the Edenbridge area such as Ye Old Crowne, Lingfield is a short drive away with rooms at The Star pub, or alternatively East Grinstead is a larger town with a Premier Inn and Travelodge plus lots more food choices for the even
Course Leader
Ian Crump
PaintTech Training Hubs make our specialist training available in carefully selected locations across the UK and Ireland.
Every Hub is run by an approved PaintTech tutor with practical experience in the courses they deliver. While the location and tutor may change, the principles remain the same: hands-on training, small groups, proven systems and advice based on real work—not theory or product sales.
Each Hub offers a selected range of PaintTech courses, with full location, tutor and course details will be added below as they open.
Paint Tech worktop refurbishment courses are eligible for funding by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). 50% of the cost of your course will be met as long as you meet the relevant criteria. We will support you through the process to make it quick and easy for you to access training and advance your skills in countertop refurbishment.
Refurbishing worktops is a cost effective way to enhance a home. This is why the practice has become so popular and can elevate your business offering. Completing a surface repair course means you can offer customers a valuable service. Here are the key benefits of refurbishing worktops over replacing them:
Our founders have over 70 years combined experience within the painting and decorating industry, and were some of the first to bring innovative spraying techniques to the UK. This depth of knowledge and experience working with novices and experienced professionals is what sets us apart. When you complete countertop training with Paint Tech, you get:
Worktop refurbishment is the process of refurbishing and updating existing kitchen or work surfaces to improve their appearance and functionality without the need for complete replacement. It includes cleaning and preparing the surface, refurbishing any damage such as scratches, chips, or stains, and applying new finishes or coatings.
Depending on the material of the worktop, such as wood, laminate, or stone, specific techniques and products may be used. Refurbishment may also involve updating the style by changing the colour, adding protective sealants, or installing additional features like edging or backsplashes.
You’ll need a variety of tools and materials to get started with worktop refurbishment. Start with
Keep the area well-ventilated and ensure sufficient lighting to complete the refurbishment effectively and efficiently.
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