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Seven online epoxy courses and memberships.
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Supplier classes vs independent schools
Most hands-on epoxy classes in the US are run by product suppliers. A smaller number are independent. Here is how the two compare on price, length, what they teach and what they expect from you afterward.
Supplier-run classes
Held by a distributor or store that sells coatings. Usually one or two days, often with materials included, and taught on the host's products. Sometimes discounted or credited back against product. 15 of the providers we list.
Manufacturer classes
Run by the company that makes the coating, to train installers on its systems; sometimes part of becoming an approved installer or dealer. 3 of the providers we list.
Independent schools
Not tied to a product line. The ones we list range from one-day classes to three- to five-day academies, priced to pay for themselves rather than to sell product. 7 of the providers we list.
Price per day
What each published class costs per day on the slab
The first published price divided by the number of class days. A rough guide: it ignores travel, materials included or not, and how many hours of each day are hands-on.
| Provider | Type | Where | Length | Published price | Per day | How we got it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Epoxy | Supplier | Orlando, FL | 2 days | $495 | about $248 | $495 ÷ 2 days |
| ResinForce (CleanPro Supply) | Supplier | Cincinnati, OH; Rochester and Buffalo, NY; Indianapolis, IN; Jacksonville, FL | 2 days | $500 ($400 each for 2 or more) | about $250 | $500 ÷ 2 days |
| Epoxy Depot | Supplier | Supplier stores in FL (Jacksonville, Tampa), TX (Fort Worth), OH (Bowling Green), NC (Charlotte, Raleigh/Durham), TN (Nashville), IL (Joliet, the Chicago-area store), PA (Lebanon), MD (Baltimore), SC (Duncan) and more | 2–3 days (Intro to Epoxy) | About $750 where posted; varies by store | about $250 | $750 ÷ 3 days |
| Deco-Crete Supply | Supplier | Columbus, OH | 2 days | $849.99 ($100 off early-bird) | about $425 | $849.99 ÷ 2 days |
| The Concrete Protector | Supplier | Lima, OH | 2 days | $499 deposit, returned as store credit | — | Length or price not stated as a single figure |
| Xtreme Polishing Systems (Polished Concrete University) | Supplier | Pompano Beach and Orlando, FL; Euless (Dallas–Fort Worth), TX; Los Angeles, CA; Las Vegas, NV; Oklahoma City, OK; Cedar Rapids, IA; Milwaukee, WI | 5 days (3 days in Los Angeles and Oklahoma City) | $1,750 for 5 days; $1,350 for 3 days; 15% off extra attendees | about $350 | $1,750 ÷ 5 days |
| XPS New York City (FlooringClasses.com) | Supplier | Garfield, NJ | 3 days, monthly | $1,500 | about $500 | $1,500 ÷ 3 days |
| Epoxy Classes NY | Independent | Johnstown, NY | 3 days (Friday to Sunday) | $1,400 ($700 deposit) | — | Length or price not stated as a single figure |
| U.S. Resin Supply | Supplier | Los Angeles, Anaheim, Sacramento, San Jose and Visalia, CA; Las Vegas, NV; Montgomery, IL; Fort Lauderdale, FL | 2 days (Intro to Epoxy); shorter system classes | $499–999 for the 2-day intro | from $250 | $499 ÷ 2 days |
| E2U | Manufacturer | Phoenix, AZ; Anaheim and Rancho Cordova, CA | 1 day | $150–299 by location | from $150 | $150 ÷ 1 day |
| Concrete & Coatings School | Independent | Garland, TX | 5 days | Not published (application required) | — | Length or price not stated as a single figure |
| FloorRescue Academy | Independent | Dallas, TX (plus travelling classes) | 3–4 days | Not published | — | Length or price not stated as a single figure |
| New Era Epoxy Academy | Independent | Spring (Houston) and Austin, TX | 4 days | $1,899, materials included | about $475 | $1,899 ÷ 4 days |
| Concrete Floor Shop | Supplier | Houston, TX | 1 day | $200, lunch included | about $200 | $200 ÷ 1 day |
| Action Epoxy Training | Independent | Fort Worth, TX | 1 day | $250, paid at the door | about $250 | $250 ÷ 1 day |
| Versatile Building Products | Manufacturer | Lewisville (Dallas area), TX | 1 day, first Saturday monthly | $99 | about $99 | $99 ÷ 1 day |
| Platinum Concrete Coatings of Texas | Supplier | Katy (Houston area), TX | 1–2 days | $150 | about $75 | $150 ÷ 2 days |
| MOY FloorFX | Supplier | York, PA | 1 day | $275 | about $275 | $275 ÷ 1 day |
| Paradise Concrete Solutions | Supplier | Location set per class | 1 day | $200 | about $200 | $200 ÷ 1 day |
| Coatings For Industry (CFI) | Manufacturer | Location set per class | 2 days | $750 first attendee, $550 each extra | about $375 | $750 ÷ 2 days |
| Integrity Garage Floors | Independent | Kent, WA | 3 days, monthly | $950 | about $317 | $950 ÷ 3 days |
| Blessed By Chris Academy | Independent | Atlanta, GA | 4 days | See provider | — | Length or price not stated as a single figure |
| Legacy Epoxy Supply | Supplier | Denver, CO | 2½ days | $900 | — | Length or price not stated as a single figure |
| Lone Star Decorative Concrete Supply | Supplier | Denver, CO | See provider | Not published | — | Length or price not stated as a single figure |
| 515 Decorative Concrete Supply | Supplier | Broomfield, CO | On request | On request | — | Length or price not stated as a single figure |
Prices change; confirm with the provider before you book. Listed to compare, not as endorsements or partnerships.
Side by side
The trade-offs
| Supplier or manufacturer class | Independent school | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical length | 1–2 days; a few suppliers run 3–5 day courses | 1 day for basics; 3–5 days for the academies |
| Total price | Lower; sometimes credited back against product | Higher, because the class is longer |
| Products used | The host's line | The school's choice, sometimes several brands |
| After the class | A supplier relationship, technical support on those products, often discounts | Varies: some offer ongoing support or a graduate network |
| Business side | Usually a session at most | Usually a session at most |
| Best for | Contractors who will buy from that supplier anyway | People who want more systems and slab time before choosing a supplier |
Examples: Deco-Crete Supply offers a product discount during its class; The Concrete Protector returns its $499 class deposit as store credit; One Stop Epoxy includes materials and lunch. Each is a reasonable deal if you would buy there anyway.
Before you book
Questions to ask any class
- How many hours will I spend on real slabs, versus watching demos?
- Which systems will I install myself: flake, metallic, quartz?
- How many students per trainer?
- Whose products are used, and is there an expectation that I buy them?
- Is moisture testing and surface prep taught, or only application?
- Who teaches pricing, quoting and selling, and for how long?
- What help do I get after class, when my first job goes sideways?
Where Epoxy Business School fits
Our classes are two days on real slabs with a partner trainer. Before you arrive, you've watched every step of the installation on video in The Epoxy Playbook, and you can replay any of it afterward, so class time goes to doing the work. The business side comes with it. We're independent: no product line, no territory fee.
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Supplier vs independent classes: FAQ
All training options
Videos, classes, courses, dealer programs and franchises.
Are supplier-run epoxy classes worth it?
Often, yes, if you plan to buy from that supplier anyway. They are usually the cheapest hands-on option per day, and many include materials. The trade-off is that you learn one product line, and the business side gets little time.
Why are independent epoxy schools more expensive?
They usually run longer than a one- or two-day supplier class, and they are not paid for by product sales. Per day, the independents we list cost about the same as supplier classes; the total is higher mainly because the academies run longer.
Do I have to buy the supplier’s products after the class?
No, but the incentives point that way: some classes offer product discounts during the class, and at least one returns the class deposit as store credit. Use what works for your market and your warranty.
Which kind of class teaches pricing and sales?
Few of either kind lead with it. Some list “knowing what to charge” or business tips, but pricing, quoting, the sales call and warranties are rarely more than a session. That gap is what The Epoxy Playbook covers before an Epoxy Business School class.
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