Painting Merit Badge

1. Safety when preparing surfaces and applying coatings Requirement

The proper procedures to follow, explained.

2. Coatings, paints and finishes Requirement

Four explanations, (a) to (d).

4 parts

• 2(a). Three ways coatings can improve a surface
• 2(b). Oil-based, acrylic-based and water-based paints
• 2(c). Where to apply enamel, flat paint, wood stain and varnish
• 2(d). Why each is best for those uses

3. Prepare and paint two different surfaces Often forgotten Requirement

Using patching materials or caulking and the proper primers and topcoats. Suggested projects include an interior or exterior wall, a door, a piece of furniture, a concrete wall or floor, a porch rail, or a fence. Your counselor must preapprove the projects.

The requirement states: "Your counselor must preapprove the projects." Agree the two surfaces with your counselor before you start preparing either.

4. Paint an item in harmonizing colors from the color wheel Requirement

Prepare and paint it, using harmonizing colors you have selected with the color wheel in the Painting merit badge pamphlet.

5. Use, clean, maintain and store painting equipment Requirement

Show the right way.

6. Ladder safety, personal hygiene and protective equipment Requirement

Explain the importance of each when painting.

7. Environmental and health issues of paint Requirement

Explain some of the issues concerning removing paint, applying paint, and discarding old paint.

8. Career or hobby. Do ONE Requirement

The badge states the choice.

2 parts

• 8(a). Explore careers, one researched Optional May not apply
• 8(b). Painting as a hobby or healthy lifestyle Optional May not apply

Counselor signs it off Milestone

The completion date is the date you met the requirements, not the date of the signature.

Usually comes after 1. Safety when preparing surfaces and applying coatings, 2. Coatings, paints and finishes and 6 others.

Merit badge requirements are republished annually. A Scout beginning work uses the requirements as they stand then; a Scout already working may finish under the ones they started with. Guide to Advancement 7.0.4.3 governs which applies. This page records the date its copy was read. Check it against the official page before relying on it.