Epoxy training in Cedar Rapids, IA

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Comprehensive Epoxy Flooring Certification in Iowa

Our 5-day hands-on epoxy training in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is designed for contractors and business owners across Eastern Iowa who want to start or grow a successful epoxy flooring business. This immersive certification program provides practical, real-world training in epoxy, polyaspartic, flake, quartz, metallic, and cove base flooring systems.

Conveniently located in Cedar Rapids, our training facility serves contractors from Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, and other nearby communities. Whether you’re new to resin flooring or looking to expand your service offerings, this epoxy certification course provides the technical skills, system knowledge, and business insight needed to succeed in the growing Iowa epoxy market.

Why Train With Xtreme Polishing Systems in Cedar Rapids?

Hands-On Epoxy Flooring Training

Work directly on real concrete slabs using professional tools and materials. This is a fully hands-on experience — you’ll mix, apply, broadcast, and finish complete flooring systems under expert guidance.

Certified & Experienced Instructors

Learn from seasoned epoxy flooring professionals who bring years of experience and Iowa-specific insights, including climate considerations, seasonal challenges, and common local installation scenarios.

Full System Coverage

Gain mastery over epoxy, polyaspartic, urethane, decorative flake systems, metallic epoxy floors, quartz broadcast systems, and cove base installation.

Small Class Sizes

Receive personalized instruction, one-on-one feedback, and troubleshooting guidance to ensure you leave confident and capable.

Certification Upon Completion

Earn a recognized epoxy flooring certification that validates your expertise and positions you to grow your business or career throughout Iowa and neighboring states.

What you will Learn

Master these 7 essential topics in our comprehensive training course
1

Concrete Surface Preparation

Proper techniques for cleaning, grinding, and repairing concrete to ensure optimal adhesion and long-term durability of epoxy resin applications.
2

Epoxy Resin Flooring Systems

Epoxy Resin Flooring Systems: Step-by-step instruction on applying different resin systems, including solid color finishes, decorative flake or quartz systems, and metallic epoxies for unique, high-end finishes.
3

Product Mixing and Application

Learn how to properly mix products and apply resins evenly to achieve professional-grade results.
4

Cove Base Installation

Techniques for installing cove base to create clean, seamless, and functional finishes for a complete flooring system.
5

Material Coverage Rates

How to calculate product coverage rates and material requirements to maximize efficiency and profitability on every job.
6

Job Estimating and Pricing

Practical guidance on estimating projects, calculating costs, and structuring pricing for profitability.
7

Marketing For Your Business

Effective strategies to attract customers and build a strong brand in the epoxy flooring market.

Hands-On Epoxy Flooring Training

Learn by doing with our practical, hands-on epoxy flooring classes. Master the most in-demand installation techniques that deliver professional results and keep clients coming back.

Lead Generation & Job Bidding Strategies

Go beyond installation—learn how to build your online presence, market your services effectively, generate quality leads, accurately estimate materials and labor, and confidently bid on epoxy flooring projects.

Lifetime Support for Graduates

Your learning doesn’t stop when class ends. Graduates receive ongoing phone support, giving you direct access to expert guidance, troubleshooting advice, and professional tips whenever you need them on the job.

FAQ

Go here to view the available locations and class schedule to find a class that works for you. Select the number of tickets you would like to purchase, click “Checkout”, fill in your contact & payment information, and click “Place Order”.

No prior experience is required. Our 5-day hands-on program is designed for both beginners and experienced contractors, teaching everything from mixing and application to finishing complete epoxy flooring systems.

The program runs for five full days, combining classroom instruction with hands-on application of epoxy, polyaspartic, flake, metallic, and cove base systems.

Upon completion, you’ll earn a recognized certification from Xtreme Polishing Systems, validating your skills and enhancing your credibility in Iowa and surrounding states.

We welcome contractors from Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and other communities across Eastern Iowa. Many students travel from neighboring Illinois and Missouri.

Cedar Rapids is a growing market for residential and commercial epoxy flooring, including garage floors, decorative quartz, and metallic systems. Our training program also addresses regional climate considerations, such as cold weather concrete prep, to ensure successful installations year-round.

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Serving Contractors Across Eastern Iowa

Our Cedar Rapids training location attracts students from Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and surrounding communities. Contractors also travel from nearby Illinois and Missouri to attend this hands-on certification program.

Meet our Instructors

Train with Pros Who Do This Every Day

Our instructors aren’t just teachers—they’re active professionals with real-world epoxy flooring experience. Every class is led by experts who have installed a wide range of systems across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. From surface preparation to final topcoat, you’ll learn proven methods, product selection, and jobsite best practices directly from people who do this work every day. This ensures you’re not just learning theory—you’re gaining practical knowledge you can trust in the field.

What Students Say About XPS Epoxy Training in Cedar Rapids, IA

"The Cedar Rapids epoxy training gave me the skills to take on residential and commercial flooring projects immediately. The hands-on approach was exactly what I needed to feel confident installing flake and metallic epoxy systems."

— Brandon T., Cedar Rapids, IA