The textbook for painters and varnishers offers a comprehensive and practical training that aligns with the requirements of the new curriculum 2021. It covers all five areas of specialization, including design and maintenance, energy efficiency and design technology, church painting and monument preservation, building and corrosion protection, as well as finishing technology and surface design. The content is structured in a practical double-page concept that allows for a clear and organized presentation of the topics. The language of the book is tailored to the needs of the trainees, making it easier to understand the complex content. Additionally, chemical and physical fundamentals are addressed in excursions to provide a solid foundation of knowledge. At the end of each double page, there are further tasks that deepen and apply the learned material. The book also includes numerous customer projects that integrate the content of several double pages into overarching tasks, thereby promoting practical application.