 Painting
This Merit Badge requires 1 session to complete.
The Pathways to Eagle preparation work items for the Painting merit badge are: 3, 4
- Items in RED - MUST be completed before the session starts to make it possible to complete the merit badge at Pathways to Eagle. Bring proof of completion (item, written work, note, photo, etc.)
- Items in GREEN - Can be completed before the session starts or done during merit badge session.
- Items in BLACK - MUST be ready to demonstrate your knowledge of these requirements during the merit badge session.
Scouts are strongly encouraged to use a Merit Badge worksheet to show that they have done the preparation work for the merit badge.
Download the workbook for the
Painting Merit Badge
in Adobe PDF format from the U.S. Scouting Service Project website.
Scouts MUST be able to discuss any items completed as preparation works or as written work.
Note: Some requirements contain items that fall into more that one category and are listed as the higher category.
1. |
Explain the proper safety procedures to follow
when preparing surfaces and applying coatings. |
| a. |
Explain three ways that coatings can improve a surface. |
| b. |
Explain where you would apply enamel paint, flat
paint, wood stain, and varnish, and explain the
importance of sheen. |
| c. |
Tell why each is best for these uses. |
3. |
Prepare and paint two different surfaces 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. |
4. |
Prepare and paint an item using harmonizing colors that you have selected using the color wheel in the Painting merit badge pamplet. |
5. |
Show the right way to use, clean, maintain, and store painting equipment. |
6. |
Explain the importance of ladder safety, personal
hygiene, and the use of personal protective
equipment when painting. |
7. |
Explain some of the environmental and health issues concerning removing paint, applying paint, and discarding old paint. |
8. |
Find out about career opportunities in the
painting craft. Discuss the training and
experience required, and explain why this
profession might interest you. |
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The requirements listed on this web site are believed to be correct.
The official requirements can be found in the current edition of
"Boy Scout Requirements Book 2026"
Download the workbook for the
Painting Merit Badge
in Adobe PDF format from, The U.S. Scouting Service Project website.
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