The Painting and Decorating Craftsman’s Manual and Textbook 8th Edition is a recently revised manual that 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, wallcoverings, application techniques, surface preparation and more.