Powder Coating Training in Tennessee: Hands-On Tech 101 for Coaters at Any Level

What This Training Covers:

Powder Tech 101 is an immersive two-day experience of intensive training in our facility located in Holladay, TN! In this class you will learn:

• Equipment setup, Maintenance and operation
• Powder application fundamentals
• Surface preparation and chemical cleaning
• Spray-to-waste reduction techniques
• Booth layout and shop workflow
• OSHA and environmental considerations
• Custom finishing and specialty effects
• Troubleshooting common coating defects

AND MUCH MORE!

Class size is intentionally LIMITED to maintain hands-on instruction and individual feedback.

Who This Class Is For:

• Hobbyists ready to start charging for their work
• Shops refining consistency and speed
• Technicians wanting to turn technical work into craftsmanship
• Fabricators adding coating services

Brought to you and taught by Columbia Coatings powder coating professionals with 20+ years of experience in the powder coating industry!

Training is held at Columbia Coatings in Holladay, Tennessee. Travel details provided after registration.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Is it two days of spraying powder?
   • Day 1 classroom, Day 2 hands on
2. Is this class beginner friendly?
   • Yes.  We pride ourselves on meeting you where you are.  We have small classes so we can provide each attendee personal coaching.
3. Do I need years of experience? 
   
   • No experience is required. If you’re brand new, we’ll get you up to speed. If you’ve been coating for years, bring your questions, your problem parts and the things you wish were more consistent. This is a learning environment, not a test.
4. Are materials provided?  
   
   • Yes. All materials and equipment are provided during training. Wear comfortable clothes and closed toe shoes. Plan to be hands-on. Safety gear is provided if needed.
5. Do you offer certification? We do provide a Columbia Coatings class completion certificate.
   • You’ll receive a Columbia Coatings Certificate of Completion. It confirms you completed the course and hands-on training. It is not a state license or regulatory certification.
6. What happens after I register?
   • After you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email with recommended hotels and nearby lunch and dinner options to help you plan your stay.