Powder Coating 101: The Basics
Powder Coating 101: The Basics
Tuesday & Wednesday, July 14th-15th, 2026
RPM Innovation Center of Excellence
Greensboro, North Carolina
Sponsored by the Powder Coating Institute (PCI), this hands-on training session guides participants through each step of the powder coating process from pre-treatment to curing. TCI’s industry professionals will provide expert instruction and information, ensuring participants are provided a solid foundation in powder coating best practices.
Why Attend Powder 101?
Experience 2 days of instruction and hands-on training by qualified industry experts while learning the latest technologies in powder coating. The workshop provides education and skills needed for career development and hands-on experience and training in powder application (manual guns). Participants will also receive the Powder Coating Finisher's Handbook (a $120 value), provided by the Powder Coating Institute, to take home for review.Who Should Attend this Workshop?
- Job Shops
- OEMs
- Coating manufacturer and distributor sales representatives
- Quality assurance and control employees
- Coating companies looking to train employees
- Those looking to enter the powder coating industry
PCI Scholarship Available
Custom Coaters now have access to the PCI Custom Coater Scholarship Program. Built to advance professionals at every level of the custom coating industry, this scholarship is available to owner-operators and team members from companies across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. PCI membership is not required; however, applicants must meet core eligibility standards including regional residency, English proficiency, and on-time submission of all required materials by the published deadline to be considered.
Planning Your Visit
Attending the Powder Coating 101 Workshop at the RPM Innovation Center for Success allows for hands-on experience in an industrial setting while maintaining a controlled environment. A tour of the facility will provide participants the opportunity to view equipment used in each step of the process. Participants are able to gain practical knowledge and experience to better assist in maintaining knowledge learned.
Course Highlights
Participants will have the opportunity for hands-on experience with:
- Powder coating process
- Application, recovery, electrostatic theory
- Powder selection, testing, costing
- Surface preparation
- System design, hanging, environmental
- Ovens, curing, IR boost
- Manual spraying
- Networking reception
Registration Fees
PCI Members: $510
Non-Members: $640
Registration fees include Powder Coating Finisher's Handbook, a copy of the presentations in printed booklet, lunch on day one, networking reception and certificate of completion.
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