In this course, students will learn about:
- Coating technology and paint types
- Concepts of color
- Paint application
- Best safety practices
- Basics of specifications and standards
- Environmental regulations and
compliance.
In this course, students will learn about:
- Best practices for new construction painting
- Detailed systems selection by substrate
- How to review short, basic paint specifications
- Substrate evaluation and required surface preparation
- Basics of specifications and standards
In this course, students will learn about:
- Best practices for maintenance repainting
- Detailed systems selection by substrate
- Surface/coatings evaluation
- Assigning DSD levels, required surface preparation & priming
- How to write short, basic repaint specifications
- Best Practices for Paint Quality Assurance
In this course, students will learn about:
- How to review detailed paint specifications (new construction)
- How to write detailed repaint specifications
- The use of inspection equipment
- How to identify problems/issues and develop solutions
Following completion of the MPI training program:
- Apply to take the ‘Inspector Appraisal’
- Submit information for resume/experience review.
- Complete 5 Inspection report case studies
- Qualify as an MPI Certified Architectural Coatings Inspector.
- Work as an independent inspector on projects where MPI Inspector is specified.