A Guide for Beginners

This course is designed to take you step-by-step through everything you need to know about mastering high-gloss brushed finish painting. From understanding the tools and materials to perfecting your technique, you’ll be guided every step of the way. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this is your chance to elevate your craft and take your business to the next level.

Refine Your Skills

Master high-gloss painting techniques with precision and confidence. Build expertise that sets you apart and keeps clients coming back for your signature flawless finishes.

Grow Your Business

Learn how to position your high-gloss work as a premium service. Charge higher rates, attract high-value clients, and create a profitable, thriving painting business.

Stand Out in the Industry

Deliver jaw-dropping, mirror-like finishes that make you the go-to expert in your area. Transform ordinary projects into extraordinary masterpieces.

Zach Kenney

Zach Kenney, founder of ZK Painting and ZK Finishing School, has spent over 20 years perfecting the art of high end painting. Known for his expertise in high-gloss finishes and Fine Paints of Europe, Zach has built a career delivering flawless, mirror-like results that set the standard in the industry. But Zach didn’t get here overnight. Through years of trial and error, Zach faced countless failures, so you don’t have to. His experience has become a shortcut for painters like you to skip the mistakes and get straight to creating premium finishes that impress and grow your business. For over three years, Zach has been teaching in-person classes to over 300 painters from around the world, sharing everything he’s learned about perfecting high-gloss painting and running a successful business. Now, with ZK Finishing School Online, Zach is bringing his proven techniques and strategies to painters everywhere. This course is your chance to learn directly from Zach—no fluff, no wasted time—just the knowledge you need to master your craft, attract high-value clients, and create a more profitable business. If you’re ready to take your painting to the next level, Zach is here to help you get there.

Dive into Our Lessons

5 Chapters · 26 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Overview of Gloss Door Painting

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Budget and Expectations

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Quiz: Budget and Expectations in High-Gloss Door Painting

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Adhesion Test

  2. 2

    Setup

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Tools and Materials Needed

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Color Selection

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Sampling

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Sampling Quiz for On-Site High Gloss Painting

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Remove Hardware

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Setting up the Filter

  3. 3

    Prep

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Prepping The Area Pt 1

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Prepping The Area Pt.2

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Sanding Existing Coat

  4. 4

    Priming

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      First Coat of Primer

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Sanding First Coat of primer

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Applying Filler

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Second Coat of primer

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      Sanding Second Coat of Primer

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Quiz: Second Coat of Primer

  5. 5

    Finish Coats

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Cleaning and Thinning First Coat

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Applying First Coat of Finish

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Sanding First Coat of High Gloss

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Cleaning and Thinning Final Coat

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Quiz: Cleaning and Thinning Final Coat

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Applying Final Coat of Finish

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      Final Inspection & Breakdown

Take Your Painting Skills to the Next Level

Join ZK Finishing School Online and gain the skills, insights, and techniques you need to master high-gloss finishes and grow a more profitable business. 💡 Enroll now and be the first to access this game-changing course!

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