WHY POLYUREA TRAINING IS A MUST
BECOMING AN APPLICATOR
Investing in proper polyurea training is crucial if you’re in the polyurea coating industry or considering diving into this field. Polyurea is a durable, flexible, and chemical-resistant coating widely used in areas that require long-lasting protection. However, applying polyurea coatings requires skill and expertise, and that’s where polyurea training from ArmorThane comes in. This page will explain why polyurea training is so important to various industries, how you can become a polyurea applicator, and all about the training ArmorThane provides for free with the purchase of polyurea equipment.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
We commit ourselves to offering the best in training, technical support, and promotional and marketing programs, and we are continuing to grow our ability to support you with our library of information accessible to authorized applicators through our web portal and app development. We offer in house and onsite training, as well as E training to give you the best in hands on instructio
We also have an extensive video collection in which we show you how to clean and maintain your equipment and give tips and tricks for effective polyurea spraying. We have dedicated trainers with decades of experience who work with you and your crew to prepare them to do professional polyurea applications. All of this we offer without any sort of franchise or franchise fee arrangement.
WHAT YOU GAIN BY JOINING ARMORTHANE
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KNOWLEGE & EXPERTISE
Applying polyurea coatings without sufficient training can lead to several complications, including non-adherence to the substrate, contamination, inconsistent application, and more. ArmorThane’s training program provides all the knowledge and expertise required to prevent these issues from occurring. The comprehensive training program covers topics such as preparation, application techniques, repair methods, and safety. With this knowledge, you can avoid costly mistakes and deliver top-notch service to your clients.
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INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS:
As a polyurea coating professional, you need to adhere to industry standards and regulations. ArmorThane’s training program is designed to help you meet these standards and keep up with the latest industry trends. You’ll learn about various coating types, application methods, and safety procedures that are compliant with industry standards. This knowledge will build your reputation as a reliable and trustworthy service provider.
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HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE:
Polyurea training at ArmorThane is not just about theory, but it also involves hands-on training. The training program exposes you to real-world scenarios, which gives you practical experience. You’ll have the opportunity to work with various polyurea spray equipment, including plural-component pumps, guns, and hoses. With this hands-on experience, you’ll be confident and ready to tackle any job in the field.
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NETWORK BUILDING:
While training at ArmorThane, you’ll be able to network with other professionals in the industry. This opportunity to build business relationships with other polyurea users can open up new possibilities for you. You’ll gain insight into their challenges and gain an understanding of different techniques and solutions for various applications. Network building can lead to future collaborations, referrals, and support.
THERE ARE MANY APPLICATION TYPES YOU CAN
GET
ARMORTHANE POLYUREA TRAINING FOR
TANK COATINGS
Polyurea coatings shield steel tanks from corrosion, chemicals, and other natural weather and Jobsite elements. With appropriate surface preparation, substrate condition, formulation choice, primers, and installation procedures, Polyurea goes on quickly and stays on for a long time. Polyureas are great for extending the life of older tanks and can offer limited structural characteristics. Some tank manufacturers apply Polyurea during primary construction. However, often tank owners ask contractors to apply Polyurea in a retrofit environment. Polyurea minimizes downtime compared to most materials with its rapid cure time, making it ideal for retrofit.
MARINE
Above the waterline and below, Polyurea can be very effective in protecting steel, aluminum, and fiberglass in various water sport and commercial marine applications. Polyureas excel in abrasion, chemical, and corrosion-resistant marine applications, from sound attenuation for fishing canoes to hull protection and bilge liners.
PIPELINE COATINGS
& LININGS
Steel/metal pipes and pipelines increasingly use Polyurea to protect from corrosion. Polyurea technology outperforms paint in nearly every measurable way. Therefore, facility owners enjoy fewer maintenance services and expenses. Polyurea is a unique protective coating system for insulated pipes with polyurethane foam. Many projects use Polyurea to line the interior of water and sewer pipes for infrastructure rehabilitation work.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Polyurea has much the same usefulness in architectural design as in theme park applications. Polyurea is a protective coating over foam, EPS, and other systems to create ornamental building fascia, themed characters, artificial rocks, pools, and environments. Furthermore, set designers and theater stage engineers have found many uses for Polyurea.
AUTOMOTIVE FASCIA /
OEM MOLDED PARTS
Polyurea can be sprayed, open-pour, or reaction-injected into molds. Thus, automotive fascia parts molded from polyurea RIM systems are becoming standard. Additionally, many spray-in-mold uses are becoming popular in replacing parts commonly made from fiberglass. Water park chutes, plaques, automotive aftermarket fascia and spoilers, architectural decorative molding, etc.
BRIDGE COATING
Polyurea’s ability to combat corrosion and outlast paint is a major reason state DOTs around the nation are specifying these systems for bridge deck and structure coating. The most common applications of polyurea coatings on bridges are over steel and concrete.
FLOORING & PARKING DECKS
Polyurea flooring systems are a widely preferred choice for their rapid installation and quick turnaround times. These floors offer various benefits, including remarkable durability and suitability for high-traffic areas. They are extensively employed in clean and dirty rooms as a waterproofing and protective coating that can endure daily pressure cleaning procedures. Some polyureas are designed to be both flexible and resilient, making them an ideal flooring system for protecting objects that may accidentally fall upon them.
MANHOLE & SEWER LININGS
The market for polyurea manhole lining is undergoing rapid expansion due to its ability to address numerous issues related to groundwater infiltration and installation speed. In both municipal and private water systems, there is a pressing need for lining and structural repair. With proper surface preparation and substrate conditions, primers and polyurea can be applied rapidly, resulting in a faster return of the cavity to service than most competitive systems. The monolithic and durable liner formed by polyurea works effectively to shield the cavity from sediment and block the infiltration of groundwater into municipal wastewater systems.
FUEL STORAGE
& CONTAINMENT
Polyurea is resistant to many fuels and chemicals. Fuel pits and pipeline secondary containment applications commonly use Polyurea. However, some chemicals will damage Polyurea. Always perform the necessary compatibility tests and surface preparation.
JOINT FILL / CAULK
Polyurea is a multi-purpose joint fill, caulking, and sealant material. It provides a flexible, durable, weather-tight, traffic-resistant seal for all building joints, such as expansion joints and control joints in masonry floors, perimeter joints, panels and doors, water reservoirs, etc. Additionally, It has excellent crack-bridging properties with high elongation and tensile strength. The fast cure time and insensitivity to moisture allow for a quicker installation with a wider application window. Proper surface preparation and substrate condition are always necessary.
LANDSCAPE & WATER CONTAINMENT
Landscape designers and contractors have found similar benefits with Polyurea. Many projects use Polyurea to contain water for ponds and pool decorations to form a primary containment liner. The use of geotextile material is standard when applying Polyurea over dirt. Proper surface condition is vital when applying over concrete and most other substrates.
LINE STRIPING
Polyurea is ideal for use in line striping and pavement marking. It cures quickly (nearly instantly). Thus, it often returns areas to service for traffic and pedestrian use only a few minutes after application, depending on the formulation.
AQUARIUM LINING
Aquariums have found major benefits with polyurea linings. The ability to form properly prepared, custom-shaped walls and themed ornaments make this system very desirable. A spray-applied, water-resistant liner available in various colors with rapid return-to-service installation is why aquarium facility owners are turning to Polyurea.
AQUARIUM LINING
Aquariums have found major benefits with polyurea linings. The ability to form properly prepared, custom-shaped walls and themed ornaments make this system very desirable. A spray-applied, water-resistant liner available in various colors with rapid return-to-service installation is why aquarium facility owners are turning to Polyurea.
RAILCAR LINING & TRACK CONTAINMENT
Liquid containment railcars use Polyurea for its waterproofing and chemical resistance benefits. Hopper-style rail cars benefit from the strength of Polyurea and its ability to resist abrasion. These cars often carry coal, sand, and other abrasive materials. Polyurea applies quickly and will last longer than many other conventional systems if properly applied.
ROOF COATING
Polyurea coatings make an excellent protective covering for polyurethane foam roofs. Some manufacturers formulate their polyureas to meet specific performance requirements. Reflective coatings can help reduce buildings’ energy consumption for heating and cooling. The fast cure time and insensitivity to moisture allow for a quicker installation with a wider application window. Proper surface preparation and substrate condition are always necessary.
SPRAY MOLDING
Polyureas for spray in mold processes are gaining momentum with the advent of low output spray guns. Polyureas have very fast reaction times and are meter mixed and dispensed through plural component equipment. These materials are dry to the touch within seconds after application reducing de-molding time dramatically. The system formulator can alter the physical properties of these materials to meet application requirements.
TANK LININGS
Polyurea linings are resistant to many chemicals and industrial liquids. With their fast application advantages and ability to adhere to properly prepared substrates, polyureas are ideal for new storage tank primary lining and rehabilitation projects.
THEME PARK & DECORATIVE DESIGN
Theme Parks often use Polyurea as a protective coating over foam, EPS, and other structures to create ornamental building fascia, themed characters, artificial rocks, pools, and environments.
TRUCK BEDLINERS
Polyurea truck bedliners from durable, water and air-tight, permanent liners for the exterior of pick-up trucks, dump trucks, and steel containers. These durable, easy to clean, and abrasion-resistant liners protect utility trucks from severe environments. They also guard against rust and corrosion from damaging trucks and containers. Sprayed on truck bedliners come in many colors and wrap over the truck bed’s top edge, providing added protection from impact and abrasion.
TRUCK BEDLINERS
Polyurea truck bedliners from durable, water and air-tight, permanent liners for the exterior of pick-up trucks, dump trucks, and steel containers. These durable, easy to clean, and abrasion-resistant liners protect utility trucks from severe environments. They also guard against rust and corrosion from damaging trucks and containers. Sprayed on truck bedliners come in many colors and wrap over the truck bed’s top edge, providing added protection from impact and abrasion.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT LININGS
Fast cure, chemical, and abrasion-resistant, concrete primary and secondary containment linings. Above all, Polyurea transcends traditional coatings in wastewater treatment plants. It's effortless to apply and quick to reach full cure. Finally, some formulations resist UV light used to kill bacteria.
WHY A CAREER IN POLYUREA PAYS OFF
Due to its technical superiority, Polyurea is becoming more and more popular in numerous applications. Polyurea presents several great special features but applying it is slightly different and more complex than other paints and coatings.
It is easy to make numerous errors with Polyurea if the applicator lacks relevant competence or does not recognize all the factors that need to be considered.
ArmorThane® wants to support its customers and organize polyurea products, applications, and technology training. These professional and advanced training can be tailored according to participants’ level of professional skills.
In short, the two-day, hands-on course gives participants an overview of the basics of material chemistry, its special characteristics, behavior, safety, possible causes of failure and solutions, equipment, applications, and spray techniques. Our training gives the trainees knowledge and techniques to spray the correct way every time.
Contact us today. We will be happy to help you get started in a new and interesting career.
