3 Day DIY Home Improvement Course

Learn the practical skills needed to tackle common home improvement and repair projects with confidence.

This hands-on three day course is designed for homeowners, landlords, DIY enthusiasts, and beginners looking to develop practical skills in plaster patch repairs, wall tiling, tool use, measuring, and basic home maintenance techniques.

Training is tailored to the experience and requirements of the group, allowing participants to focus on the skills most relevant to their own projects. Whether you’re repairing damaged plaster, tiling a kitchen splashback, or simply want to gain confidence using professional tools, this course provides practical guidance in a safe training environment.

Course Covers:

  • Safe use of common hand and power tools
  • Measuring, cutting and setting out
  • Using tape measures, laser measures, spirit levels and drills
  • Wall preparation techniques
  • Plaster patch repairs and small area plastering
  • Wall tiling and tile cutting
  • Grouting and finishing
  • Problem solving (tricks of the trade) and DIY best practices
  • Project planning and material estimation

No previous experience required.

*All prices are displayed excluding VAT

Call 02392 170420 or email info@silvertrowel.co.uk to book

3 Day DIY Skills Course

Course Aim

To provide learners with the confidence and practical skills to complete common household repair and improvement tasks, with a focus on plaster patch repairs and small-scale tiling projects.

Day 1 – DIY Essentials & Plaster Repairs

Session 1: Introduction and Health & Safety

Session 2: Correct Tool and Material Selection

Session 3: Surface Preparation

Session 4: Plaster Patch Repairs

Day 2 – Wall Tiling & Finishing Skills

Session 5: Review and Q&A

Session 6: Introduction to Tiling

Session 7: Tile Cutting and Tool Use

Session 8: Wall Tiling Practical

Day 3  – Wall Tiling & Finishing Skills

Session 9: Grouting and Finishing

Session 10: Decorating – Wall Preparation and Filler

Session 11: Brushes and Rollers – what to choose?

Session 12: Painting, Cutting In and Caulking

Our 3 Day DIY Home Improvement Course is suitable for those with little or no DIY/ Trades experience.
3 Day DIY Home Improvement Course, 10.00am until 4.00pm. (Doors open 8.30am).
Silver Trowel HQ, Glorious G6, Daedalus Park, Daedalus Drive, Lee on the Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9FX.
Please wear suitable safety boots and work clothing.

£345.00

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For further information please call our operations Manager Colin Teagle:

02392 170420
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