Educational Opportunities

Polyurea Concepts

The concepts course is designed for anyone interested in Polyurea Systems and general application.  Over the course of 4 - 8 hours (depending on class size) you will learn the history of polyurea technology, proper safety procedures, general application/equipment knowledge, and basic material processing information. In addition you will explore specific fast-set polyurea spray system that have been specifically designed to fit the needs and demands of a variety of field applications.  A great chance to ask questions, get informed and gain knowledge.

Polyurea Applicator Level I
The Level I course is a combination course of classroom and hands on spraying to achieve Applicator Qualification after the completion of a written exam.  During this course you will learn about polyurea safety, application, equipment, troubleshooting, and applied testing. You will also understand the importance substrate characterization, general surface prep, primer use and topcoat requirements. This highly recommended course is great for both new and experienced polyurea applicators, as the course is updated yearly as new standards, formulation developments and information comes available.  This is a 3-day course, run in combination with Polyurea Concepts.
 
Polyurea Applicator Level II
This in-depth course (combined with the Surface Preparation and Basic Applicator Course) takes those who spray now to the next level, allowing them to be recognized as experts. Learn the ins and outs of gun and equipment troubleshooting, understanding the spec to achieve the best result and much more. PDA Basic (Spray) Applicator Course, and 500 hours of field spray time are pre-requisites to this course unless granted admission by the instructor.

Polyurea Applicator Level 1
Monday, October 14 - Wednesday, October 16
Hilton Anaheim + Diamond Liners
777 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
9507 Santa Fe Springs Rd, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

*If your company is interested in sending three (3) or more attendees, please contact Meredith Carr for the discount code.

Introduction to Polyurea
If you are new to spraying polyurea, or have a new contractor working on your team, PDA is offering its Introduction to Polyurea as a virtual webinar via Zoom. This hour long webinar will provide an in-depth look into topics of physical properties of polyurea, testing procedures, surface preparations, application procedures and techniques, and advances in and types of equipment. This webinar is free for PDA members and will cost $30 for non-members.

Next webinar:
TBD