Training & Support
Comprehensive manufacturer certification training specifically geared towards educating applicators of all levels.
We offer a two-day seminar as well as flexible remote training for existing applicators.
Our training is structured to achieve the following goals:
* To Gain an understanding of what makes our products different so that they can be applied and sold correctly.
* To Secure Hands-on experience in applying all of our primary systems. Make all of your first mistakes with us!
* To Take advantage of how HP Spartacote markets to end consumers in generating leads for its network of certified installers.
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Next Training: June 21st & 22nd, 2010 – Golden, CO
This 2-day training seminar will cover all aspects of our Sparta-Flex® and Sparta-Stain® product lines. The seminar includes breakfast and lunch both days, a comprehensive applicator manual, and training from the most experience applicators of polyaspartic coatings in North America. Training begins promptly at 9:00 am on the 21st and 8:00 am on the 22nd. We will finish roughly around 4:00 pm on the 15th and 3:00 pm on the 16th (to allow for travel plans). Cost is $500 for the first person and $250 from any additional trainee.
Sample HP Spartacote Training Agenda:
HP Spartacote Applicator Training Agenda
Day One: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Technical Overview
9:00 am – 9:30 am – About the Class
- Introductions
- Discuss class overview
- Outline materials
- Set expectations
9:30 am – 10:30 am - Technical Review
- History of HP Spartacote
- Fundamental chemistry underlying the technology’s performance
- Review MSDS sheets
- Walk-through technical data sheets and explain terminology
- In-depth equipment review
10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Surface Preparation
- What surface profiles are optimal for each system
- Corresponding diamonds
- Crack-Repair
- Expansion & Control Joints
- Common mistakes and how to avoid them
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm – Lunch
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – System Overview
- Sparta-Flex
- Sparta-Stain
- Crack Repair
- Industrial Applications
- Commercial Applications
- Residential Applications
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Application Process
- Handling of product
- Mixing & pot life
- Roll & spray applications
- Step by Step
- Solid Color
- Full Broadcast Chip/Quarts
- Sealer
- Traction additive
- Stain
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm – Break
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Safety Precautions
- Masks & Gloves
- Proper Handling
4:00 pm – Discuss Day 2 Application / Question & Answer for as long as required
Day Two: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Hands-On Application
9:00 am – 9:30 am - Discuss Applications
- Walk through the 3 systems to be applied for the day
- Solid Color
- Broadcast
- Stain
- Review safety precautions
9:30 am – 10:30 am - Surface Preparation
- Operate grinders
- Work with crack repair material
- Apply cove to the base
- Cleaning
10:30 am – 11:30 am – Round 1
- Commence Application of Solid Color/Broadcast System
11:30 1m – 12:30 pm – Lunch and wait for initial coating to cure
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm – Round 2
- Apply second coat of solid Color/Broadcast System
- Apply initial stain coating
- Broadcast media into bed coat and scrape
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Round 3
- Apply final top coat to solid color and broadcast floors
- Apply second coating of stain application & final topcoat.
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Wrap Up
- Samples & color cards distributed
- Continuing education opportunities
- Question & Answer