Prepare Your Surface

Flawless finishes start with perfect prep. Learn how to properly sand, clean, fill, and build your substrate for the smoothest high-gloss results possible.

What You’ll Need

We break down every tool, product, and material — from sandpaper grits and blocks to booth setup, brushes, and Fine Paints of Europe primers and topcoats.

Gloss Techniques That Work

Master rolling and tipping for a mirror-like finish — no spray booth required. You’ll learn exactly how to apply high-gloss coatings with confidence and control.

Getting Started with High-Gloss Furniture

In this course, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to roll and tip a high-gloss finish like a pro. Whether you’re using bare wood or refinishing an older piece, we’ll start with the basics — from sanding and filling to the first coat of primer — and build up from there.

Curriculum

6 Chapters · 23 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Welcome

  2. 2

    Overview

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      Furniture Overview

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Budget and Expectations

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Equipment Needed

  3. 3

    Building the Booth

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Building a Spray Booth Overview

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Building a Spray Booth - Frame & Setup

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Building a Spray Booth - Adding the Filter

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Dust Control in Booth for Final Coat

  4. 4

    Prep/Primer

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Initial Sand

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Applying First Coat of Primer

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Sanding First Coat of Primer

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Types of Fillers

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Filler

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Sanding Filler

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      Painting Second Coat of Oil Primer

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      Sanding and Patching Second Coat of Primer

    9. (Included in full purchase)

      Painting Third Coat of Primer

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      Sanding Final Coat of Primer

  5. 5

    Finish Coats

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Mixing High Gloss

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Applying First High Gloss Coat

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Sanding high Gloss

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Applying Final High Gloss Coat

  6. 6

    Thank You

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Thank You and Final Thoughts

Zach Kenney

I’m Zach — a professional finisher, educator, and the founder of ZK Finishing School. I’ve spent over a decade refining the craft of high-gloss finishing, working with clients across the U.S. and developing systems that balance beauty and profitability. My goal with this course is to make elite finishes more accessible — whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started. Let’s build something amazing.

Start Your High-Gloss Journey

Join the course to learn exactly how to roll and tip Fine Paints of Europe high-gloss finishes like a pro — from raw wood to a mirror-slick final coat. Whether you’re just starting out or dialing in your system, this course will guide you every step of the way.

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