EdgeChem brings global expertise to Jamaican painters through workshop

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Last month, EdgeChem partnered with Pentrilo to host Pentrilo Masters World Tour 2026 – Jamaica, an immersive, hands-on workshop designed to elevate professional painting standards across the island.

Held at the Caymanas Golf Club on April 29, the workshop transformed the venue into a live working classroom, where Jamaican painters and contractors trained directly under internationally recognised decorative specialist Juan Carlos Paris.

Participants engaged in advanced application techniques, experimented with professional-grade tools, and refined finishes through real-world, practical exercises. Attendees worked hands-on with multi-layer finishes, precision taping, high-performance roller systems, and decorative plaster techniques, building both technical skill and practical confidence.

Each participant also received a Pentri Box consisting of a wide array of painting tools and equipment, ensuring that learning could continue well beyond the day’s session.

For many contractors, the workshop delivered rare access to international-level training without leaving the island. As demand rises locally for higher-quality residential and commercial finishes, initiatives like this play a crucial role in keeping Jamaican professionals competitive and aligned with global standards.

Melissa McHargh, chief operating officer at EdgeChem Jamaica Limited, noted that the engagement level reflected a clear appetite for improvement across the industry and demonstrated how innovative tools and techniques can improve efficiency, reduce fatigue and elevate finish quality.

She further noted that the introduction of globally recognised training at the local level helps bridge the gap between Jamaican practices and international best-in-class methods. More importantly, it creates long-term industry impact, improving efficiency, reducing material waste, and raising overall quality on job sites islandwide.

“At EdgeChem, our role goes beyond supplying coatings; we are committed to strengthening the entire ecosystem that supports quality construction and finishing. By bringing world-class training directly to Jamaican professionals, we’re helping raise industry standards, improve sustainability and ensure our local contractors can confidently compete at an international level,” Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at EdgeChem, Ockino Petrie, said in a news release.

When the session concluded, participants left not only with certification and new tools, but with a renewed perspective on their craft.

Jamaican painters and contractors were able to train directly under internationally recognised decorative specialist Juan Carlos Paris during the Pentrilo Masters World Tour 2026 – Jamaica.

Jamaican painters and contractors were able to train directly under internationally recognised decorative specialist Juan Carlos Paris during the Pentrilo Masters World Tour 2026 – Jamaica.

Decorative specialist Juan Carlos Paris.