Painting means applying a clear, resin based or pigmented product in liquid form which, when put on a surface by brush, roller or spray gun, forms a dry, adherent film.

Paint may be applied for decorative or protective reasons, and to any appropriate surface on any structure, fixture, fitting or apparatus.

In licensing, painting includes:

applying textured coatings by brush, roller or spray gun
preparing and doing minor repairs to (but not renewing or replacing) surfaces before painting them.

Since 2015, stand-alone contracts for internal paintwork no longer need a licence, unless the paintwork is part of other home building work.

To learn more about what is considered painting, see the definition in schedule 4 of the

Home Building Regulation 2014.