Certified Professional House Painter™

- A voluntary national certification for residential house painters.

- A trusted credential that gives homeowners confidence.

What Is the House Painters Association™ (HPA)?

A National Professional Association

The House Painters Association™ (HPA) is a national professional association for residential house painters, created to promote professionalism, standards, and trust within the painting industry.

Established Standards, Certification, and Ethics

HPA develops and maintains voluntary professional standards, administers the Certified Professional House Painter™ (CPHP™) certification, and enforces a Code of Ethics for its members.

A Trusted Signal for Homeowners

The CPHP™ certification helps homeowners identify painters who meet defined professional standards, reducing uncertainty when hiring and increasing confidence in the decision.

Open to Independent Painters and Small Businesses

Membership is open to independent painters and small residential painting businesses who commit to professional conduct, safety, and quality workmanship.

HPA exists to bring clarity, standards, and trust to residential house painting.

What Does CPHP™ Mean?

When you see the CPHP™ designation, it signals professionalism, standards, and accountability—

before the job even begins.

CPHP™ Represents Verified Professional Standards

When a painter is Certified Professional House Painter™ (CPHP™) certified, it means they have completed a structured certification program and demonstrated an understanding of established professional standards for residential house painting.

These standards cover:

  • Safety and jobsite practices

  • Surface preparation

  • Interior and exterior painting techniques

  • Cleanliness and final walkthroughs

CPHP™ Indicates a Commitment to Ethical Conduct

CPHP™ certification also means the painter has agreed to follow the House Painters Association™ Code of Ethics as a condition of certification and membership.

This includes commitments to:

  • Honest communication

  • Respect for the homeowner's property

  • Professional behavior

  • Accountability if concerns arise

CPHP™ Provides Homeowners with Clear Expectations

It reduces guesswork when choosing who to trust inside the home.

For homeowners, CPHP™ certification provides a trusted signal that the painter:

  • Follows recognized standards

  • Takes safety and cleanliness seriously

  • Communicates professionally

  • Is accountable to an association—not just themselves

CPHP™ Is a Credential—Not a License or Marketing Claim

CPHP™ is a voluntary professional certification, not a government license and not a marketing slogan.

It exists to:

  • Identify painters who take professionalism seriously

  • Give homeowners a neutral reference point

  • Create clarity in an otherwise unregulated industry

  • Establish accountability beyond the individual painter

How Certification Works

Earning your CPHP™ is a straight forward 3-Step process that most painters can complete on a Saturday morning.

Step 1: Join the House Painters Association™

Painters begin by enrolling as a member of the House Painters Association™ and agreeing to the CPHP™ Code of Ethics.

This establishes commitment to professional standards, ethical conduct, and ongoing accountability.

Step 2: Complete the CPHP™ Training Program

The training is practical, straightforward, and designed for working painters. Most painters complete the program in 4–6 hours.

Members complete the self-paced CPHP™ certification training, which covers:

  • Professional standards

  • Safety and jobsite practices

  • Surface preparation

  • Interior and exterior painting techniques

  • Homeowner communication

  • Business and marketing fundamentals

Step 3: Pass the CPHP™ Certification Exam

After completing the training, painters take the CPHP™ Final Exam.

Passing score: 80%

The exam verifies understanding of standards, not trick questions. Successful completion earns official CPHP™ certification.

What Happens After Certification

Once CPHP™ certified, painters:

  • Receive the Certified Professional House Painter™ certificate

  • May display the CPHP™ certification seal in all marketing materials

  • Maintain active status through annual membership at $97/year

IMPORTANT: Renewal requires maintaining membership and upholding the Code of Ethics — no retesting required.

Benefits of CPHP™ Certification

A professional standard that serves both painters and homeowners.

For Painters

  • Stand out from uncertified competitors
    Use the CPHP™ seal in all marketing materials to differentiate yourself immediately.

  • Justify pricing using recognized standards
    Point to defined professional standards when explaining estimates and responding to price questions.

  • Increase homeowner trust before the job begins
    Enter jobs with credibility already established through third-party certification.

  • Gain a recognized professional credential
    Identify as a Certified Professional House Painter™ with the backing of a national association.

  • Belong to a professional community
    Align yourself with painters who take standards, safety, and ethics seriously.

For Homeowners

  • A Clear Signal of Professional Standards
    CPHP™ certification helps homeowners identify painters who follow defined professional standards—reducing uncertainty when hiring.

  • Greater Confidence Before Work Begins
    Certified painters have committed to safety, preparation, cleanliness, and ethical conduct, providing reassurance before the first brushstroke.

  • Accountability Beyond the Individual Painter
    CPHP™ painters are accountable to the House Painters Association™ and its Code of Ethics—not just personal promises.

  • Reduced Risk of Poor Workmanship
    Certification emphasizes proper preparation, application techniques, and final walkthrough standards—helping avoid common painting problems.

  • Clear Expectations From Start to Finish

    CPHP™ certification promotes clear communication around scope, preparation, timelines, and final walkthroughs

CPHP™ Code of Ethics

A shared commitment to professionalism, accountability, and respect.

These principles are a condition of CPHP™ certification and ongoing membership in the House Painters Association™.

Respect for the Home and Homeowner

CPHP™ painters commit to protecting property, maintaining clean jobsites, and respecting the homeowner's privacy and space.

Honesty and Transparent Communication

CPHP™ painters provide clear estimates, communicate changes promptly, and set realistic expectations from start to finish.

Accountability to Professional Standards

CPHP™ painters agree to follow defined standards for safety, preparation, workmanship, and final walkthroughs—and to be accountable for their conduct. These principles are a condition of CPHP™ certification and ongoing membership in the House Painters Association™.

House Painters Association™ — Promoting Professional Standards in Residential House Painting.

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