About this Event
JOFA RESINS is here to get you started with professional, practical training, if you are looking for a career change and enjoy being hands on, the epoxy coating industry is ideal for you. Whether you are new to epoxy or have limited experience we offer a training class to become fully trained in epoxy coatings, epoxy countertops and decorative flooring.
During the course, all aspects of epoxy floor coatings & decorative floor finishes will be covered; from surface preparation, testing, cove base fabrications and installation of vinyl flake/chip flooring systems, quartz, metallic and the growing in popularity, glitter floor systems.
The Two Day EPOXY training Course is in-depth with theoretical and practical knowledge to get you started, allowing you to use the products and equipment that you’ll be deploying out in the field.Our training is very comprehensive and is delivered by knowledgeable trainers with leading industry experience covering the following:
HOW CAN I BENEFIT FROM TAKING THIS COURSE?
Upon course completion, every installer will benefit from the following perks:
- 30% OFF discount on All Resin products for life!.
- FREE EPOXY Sample kit worth £100.
- FREE 1on1 Presencial technical assistance on your first project! (start of Project - up to 60 Minutes****).
- Marketing Catalogues and Images to show clients what can be done.
- New Arrivals - Be the first to know about industry leading products.
- Additional Discounts on al Products when available as Priority.
- Access to top quality machinery.
TRAINING SCHEDULE
DAY 1 - CRITICAL THEORY & PRACTICAL LEARNING
- Health & Safety (PPE)
- Estimating: Determine and Understand Project Duration covering everything from floor preparation right through to the finish product. (Prep, Repair, Primer, Base, Decorative, Topcoats)
Our aim on the first day is to give you a thorough insight to floor preparation
“Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail”
FLOOR PREPARATION:
- Compression strength test
- Site Assessment
- Surface Preparation
- Moisture Testing
- Epoxy Equipment & Supplies
- Machinery Options / Grinding /Vacuum’s used in Prep / Hand Grinders etc
- Testing and Repair (Crack repair filler / Thixo+Sand)
- Working Times
- Surface Cleaning
STARTING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS:
- Setting up Your Mixing Station/Housekeeping!!!
- Priming/Humidity Primers
- Base Coat (mixing ratios)
- Decorative Coat (mixing ratios)
- Flake
- Quartz
- Solid Colours
- Metallics
- Glitter (Volume creates effects)
- Chemicals (Xylene, Denatured Alcohol)
- Design your own sample board – colour selection
- Cleaning your tools
DAY 2 - LETS GET CREATIVE!
RESIN FLOORING
- Designer Epoxy Flooring (design your own space-team activity)
- Special Effects
- Understanding Curing times
- Top coating sealants offering high scratch resistance (Matt, Satin, Gloss)
- Difference between polyurethanes & epoxies (curing times)
- Materials Calculator and Costing
- Trouble shooting and prevention
We will cover the following systems, so you are never limited to one job
- Decorative Epoxy Coat
- Broadcast Anti-slip Flake System
- Broadcast Anti-slip Quartz System
- 3D Flooring
We go through all steps just like on the job site including testing and repairs. We will use a variety of products so you can feel comfortable when the time comes to use it in the field.Everything we will do is interactive and hands-on. Each day we move towards completing mini projects so on the last day you will see completed projects and leave with samples inhand.
Prep work and product application will be done simultaneously with the teaching.*Students are encouraged to use grinder/tools and apply product from beginning to end.
Once you have completed the course our team will be available for aftercare and support to help you with initial jobs should you need it, in addition once you are fully trained and complete your course, you will be a jofa trained installer and benefit from 30% Off RRP of our resin products.
Further Course Information:
Please arrive for 8:45am for coffee – 9am start, finish time 5pm
*We offer group discounts upon request.
** Snacks and Lunch Included
***All courses require a £100 non-refundable deposit.
****1on1 Session within 30 miles of CM166FJ Postcode
This booking is subject to Terms and Conditions.You will be invoiced when this booking is processed. If you are unable to attend any part of the program the full fee will still be chargeable.JOFA Resins accepts no responsibility for accident, injury or loss suffered whilst attending this course, unless it is directly due to negligence on our part.Delegates are responsible for taking care of their own property.JOFA Resins accepts no responsibility for any loss incurred whilst using material or information gained at this event.JOFA Resins may have to cancel a course. In this case, we will return any payments received in advance. We will not refund any other costs you may incur as a result of this cancellation.The copyright of all training material rests with JOFA Resins or speaker.Cancellations made within 10 working days of the course date will be charged the full fee per person. Cancellations made within 30 working days will be charges 50% of the fee. All cancellations need to be in writing.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Jofa Resins Ltd, Unit 26, Weald Hall Farm Commercial Centre, Canes Lane, North Weald, London, United Kingdom
GBP 495.00