Crafted with precision.
Built to endure.
SolidPort Finish School was founded to elevate wood finishing from a trade into an exacting craft. Over fifteen years we have trained more than 2,800 professionals across North America.
Browse our coursesOur story
What began as a single garage workshop in Marin County has grown into a standards-driven institution. We started teaching when we noticed that most wood finish failures came from poor technique and unsafe practices, not from bad products.
Today our graduates finish everything from historic landmarks to modern architectural installations, always with measurable durability and safety at the center.
Mission & methodology
Safety first
Every project is preceded by a job hazard analysis. Students learn to work with VOCs, solvents, and coatings responsibly.
Measurable durability
We test finish systems in accelerated weathering chambers so our graduates can specify products with data, not guesswork.
Standards-based teaching
Curriculum aligns with ASTM, OSHA, and EPA guidelines. Graduates receive documented competencies.
The team
15 years in marine and architectural finishing. Former technical director at a major coatings manufacturer.