Virginia Painting and Wall Covering (PTC) Exam Prep Courses

Know exactly what to study, practice under real exam conditions, and walk into exam day confident you're preparing with the right material. Most candidates are ready to test in 4 weeks or less.

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First-time pass rate
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Pass Your Open-Book Virginia PTC Exam—Choose Your Study Style

 
Complete Book Set
$783.97

Study for the Virginia Painting and Wall Covering (PTC) open-book exam with our expertly tabbed and highlighted reference book set—organized for fast, confident navigation on exam day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Exam-Ready Tabbed & Highlighted Book Set
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Course Only
$297.00

Our self-paced online course prepares you for the Virginia PTC exam with focused lessons, practice quizzes, and a full exam simulator built around the current exam blueprint.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Exam Prep Course  
  • Practice Quizzes 
  • Exam Simulator 
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Access-Until-You-Pass Guarantee

We're all in on your success. If you don't pass your exam on the first try, we'll extend your course access and provide extra support to help you prepare for the next attempt—at no additional cost.

Free 6-month extensions available with proof of exam failure and an exam attempt within 6 months of purchase. $150 fee applies otherwise.

What's on the Virginia PTC Exam

The Virginia Painting and Wall Covering Contracting (PTC) exam is administered by PSI. It covers the trade knowledge required for painting and wall covering work, including general knowledge, materials, application methods, tools and equipment, safety, surface preparation, wall covering installation, and estimating. The exam is open book with 50 questions and a 2-hour time limit.

50 Total questions
70% Passing score
120 min Time allowed
Open book Exam format
PSI Administered by

EXAM CONTENT AREAS

Subject area # of questions
General Knowledge 7
Materials 4
Application 10
Tools and Equipment 4
Safety 5
Surface Preparation 13
Wall Covering 3
Estimating 4
Total 50

RESOURCES & REQUIREMENTS

VIEW FULL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

For full details on registration, testing policies, and exam locations, refer to the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin.

For a complete walkthrough of the licensing process, read our guide How to Earn a Painting (PTC) License in Virginia.

HOW WE HELP YOU PASS

  1. Study the right material with exam-aligned content. Master the concepts and references tested on the PTC exam with focused lessons, practice questions, and study materials built around the current exam blueprint.
  2. Practice like it's test day with realistic exam simulations. Build confidence and identify knowledge gaps with practice exams that mirror the format, timing, and pressure of the actual PTC exam.
  3. Find answers faster using tabbed and highlighted references. Save valuable exam time with reference books organized for fast navigation. Whether you choose pre-tabbed and highlighted books or use DIY tabbing and highlighting guides, you will be equipped to locate key information quickly during the open-book exam.
  4. Follow a proven study plan designed for busy professionals. Know exactly what to study and when. A step-by-step study plan helps you stay on track, maximize study time, and prepare efficiently around work and life commitments.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Virginia Painting and Wall Covering (PTC) exam is administered by PSI for Virginia licensing candidates. It is overseen by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors.

  • The exam has 50 questions.

  • The passing score is 70% (35 correct out of 50).

  • Candidates have 120 min to complete the exam.

  • Yes. The exam is open book. Candidates must follow PSI rules for approved references, tabbing, highlighting, and prohibited notes. Knowing where to find answers quickly is just as important as knowing the material—our pre-tabbed books are built for exactly that.

  • The exam covers materials, application methods, tools and equipment, safety, surface preparation, installation, and estimating. The detailed topic breakdown is listed in the Exam Content Areas table above.

  • Use the Candidate Information Bulletin linked in the Resources & Requirements section for full details on exam registration, testing policies, approved references, and exam locations.

What Virginia Contractors are Saying

I completed the pre-license course and had a great experience. The online format made it convenient to work at my own pace, and the platform was easy to navigate, even for someone who isn't very tech-savvy.

Virginia CTC Student

The exam covers a lot of material. The course sifted through all of that content and highlighted the relevant information I needed. It takes time and commitment to get through it, but it's worth it.

Virginia CTC Student

I highly recommend taking advantage of instructor office hours. That's where the course really started to click for me.

Virginia CTC Student

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