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Roof Coatings Training: Courses That Lead to Installer Approval
What a roof coatings course covers, which ones lead to approved-installer status, and when a contractor offering waterproofing needs a full liquid membrane course instead.
Roof coatings training that leads to recognised installer status comes from the coating manufacturers themselves, as they're the ones who can back your work with a guarantee. RESTEC's roof coatings course is a hands-on half-day covering three systems: RESGUARD for metal roofs, RESGRIP anti-slip coating and RESCOAT for existing roof surfaces. When you complete it, you become a Restec Certified Coatings Installer with your own Trainer ID.
Which roof coatings courses lead to installer accreditation?
Look for a course that ends in certification on named products, not just a generic certificate of attendance. That's what lets you put a manufacturer guarantee on a quote. Completing our roof coatings course gives you:
- Restec Certified Coatings Installer status with a unique Trainer ID.
- Eligibility to offer a 10-year RESGUARD materials guarantee on qualifying installations.
- Ongoing technical support and project guidance from the technical team.
- Access to Restec Rewards, where you earn RES POINTS on eligible purchases.
What does a multi-system coatings course cover?
Our course covers three coatings, each for a different job:
| System | What it's for | Typical jobs |
|---|---|---|
| RESGUARD | Restoring and extending the life of existing metal roofs | Industrial units, agricultural buildings, ageing profiled sheet roofs |
| RESGRIP | Durable anti-slip surface | Walkways, balconies and access routes |
| RESCOAT | Refreshing and protecting existing roof surfaces | Roofs that are sound but tired |
On the day you'll learn to assess and prepare surfaces, apply each system correctly, understand which to use where, and get a professional finish. With coatings, preparation decides whether the job lasts. A coating put on rust, moss or a dusty surface won't bond properly, however well it's rolled.
Where can you buy a roof coatings training course?
Coatings training days are listed on the coatings course page and in the main list of upcoming training days, where you can book and pay online. The exact price is shown on each date. New dates are released regularly, so if you can't see one that suits you, call the training team on 01352 748 600 or email Training@restecroofing.co.uk and ask about the next one near you.
What's the best roof coatings course for a contractor offering waterproofing?
It depends on what you mean by waterproofing. Coatings protect and extend the life of a roof that's still sound. If you want to waterproof flat roofs properly, including leaking ones that need a new membrane over or in place of the old covering, you need a liquid roofing system rather than a coating.
- Restoring metal roofs, adding anti-slip walkways or refreshing sound roofs: the half-day coatings course.
- Waterproofing flat roofs on new build or overlay jobs: the one-day Flexitec liquid roofing course, from Β£120 + VAT, which leads to RESTEC's 20-year materials guarantee.
- Both: plenty of contractors do the two. Flexitec covers the flat roofs and the coatings course opens up metal roof and anti-slip work on commercial and agricultural buildings.
If you're not sure which suits the work you're being asked to quote for, the technical team (01352 746 133) or the training team can talk it through with you.
How long is roof coatings training?
Our coatings course is a half-day, which makes it easier to fit around work than a full-day course. It's hands-on with a trainer throughout, in a small group.
Find coatings training near you
RESTEC runs training at 22 centres across the UK, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands. Check the locations page for centres near you, then keep an eye on the coatings page for new dates, or ask the training team to let you know when one's announced.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the roof coatings course?+
It's a half-day, hands-on course led by one of RESTEC's technicians.
What coatings does the course cover?+
Three systems: RESGUARD for restoring metal roofs, RESGRIP anti-slip coating for walkways and balconies, and RESCOAT for refreshing existing roof surfaces.
What guarantee can I offer after the course?+
Completing the course makes you eligible to offer a 10-year RESGUARD materials guarantee on qualifying installations.
Is a coatings course enough to offer flat roof waterproofing?+
Not on its own. Coatings protect sound roofs; full waterproofing of flat roofs needs a liquid roofing system such as Flexitec, which has its own one-day course.
When is the next coatings training day?+
New coatings dates are released regularly. Check the coatings course page, or call the training team on 01352 748 600 to ask about the next date near you.