Required Books
The references listed below are allowed to be used during the exam and are used in our preparation seminar. These references may be tabbed (with permanent index tabs) and highlighted. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-992-1910.
The following reference is out of print and unavailable for purchase. It is listed as a reference material for this exam:
Paint Contractors Manual, Craftsman Books
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Additional Services
NOTICE: Effective March 1, 2016, all Contractor Specialty examinations will require pre-approval from DPOR prior to taking the examination. For more information please contact the Board for Contractors Licensing Section directly at (804) 367-8511.
As of 8/21/06, the Designated Employee or a member of Responsible Management of all contractors applying for initial licensure (for an entity that is not currently licensed) must successfully complete an 8-hour business class approved by the Board for Contractors.
This applies to Class-A, Class-B & Class-C Contractors. (Please note that individuals applying for a Class C license; A Owner/Officer/Partner of the Company must be the person to take the required 8-hour Business Course required by the Board.)
Effective December 1, 2012, contractors will be required to take technical exams for the specialties they put on their license. This applies to Class A, B and C licenses. Contact the Virginia Board for Contractors for more information.
Painting and Wall Covering Contracting (PTC) means that service that provides for the application of materials common to the painting and decorating industry for protective or decorative purposes, the installation of surface coverings such as vinyls, wall papers, and cloth fabrics. This includes surface preparation, caulking, sanding and cleaning preparatory to painting or coverings and includes both interior and exterior surfaces. The CBC and RBC classifications and the HIC and CIC specialties also provide for this function.
To apply for a license, contact:
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, Virginia 23233
(804)367-8511
Important Contacts
Virginia currently does not have reciprocity with any state for this classification.
Virginia currently does NOT require Continuing Education for this classification.
The Virginia Painting and Wall Covering exam is 50 questions, Multiple-Choice, with 120 minutes. A 70% is required to pass.
Exam topics include General Knowledge, Materials, Applications, Tools and Equipment, Safety, Surface Preparation, Wall Covering and Estimating.
American Contractors is offering a 1 day course for individuals wishing to take and pass the Virginia Painting and Wall Covering Contractor. Please contact us at (800) 992-1910 for more information.
