Qualifications of a Cogent Coatings Certified Bathtub Refinisher.
All certified Cogent Coatings technicians will carry a Cogent Coatings certificate of completion. This certificate will serve to demonstrate that the particular bathtub refinishing tech has the skill required to perform the task at hand. Be sure to ask to see the certificate before you hire.
Every Cogent Coatings certified tech will have an in depth understanding of the following:
Proper Estimates:
It is imperative that the estimate you revive be accurate in order to avoid costly surprises . Your certified tech will know what to look for when at the estimate visit. Such as soft walls, leaky faucets or even when and if the work should be preformed.
Stripping:
Stripping is one of the most dangerous operations that a refinisher will preform. The lack of understanding of this process can cause serious injury or even DEATH. A Cogent Coatings certified Technician will NOT work with methylene chloride and will keep him or herself out of harms way.
Stripping Safety and Set up:
All Cogent Coatings certified Technicians will have the expertise in operating a 1200 CFM fume extractor and an air scrubber with VOC filter (standard equipment given to all technicians during training) that will clean the air and keep the area safe.
Respirator Safety:
All Cogent Coatings certified Technicians are card carrying safety services certified members and will have respiratory safety training required to keep them safe. A healthy tech can better provide a quality service.
Organized Work space:
All Cogent Coatings certified Technicians will have an organized work space. This will ensure that all the tools that are needed to perform the service are at hand and available this will reduce accidents. A messy environment is conducive to accidents.
Thorough masking and understanding of the principals of the masking process:
Masking the spray area is more than just putting down a drop cloth. All Tub Klass Cogent Coatings certified Technicians will understand that they are protecting your property, they understand that masking and taping will provide high quality work and customer satisfaction
Bathtub Prep:
90% of the bathtub refinishing process is preparation. All Tub Klass Cogent Coatings certified Technicians will understand that attention to detail is the key to quality service and that efficiency will create a satisfied customer.
Primer application and selection:
Not all bathtubs requcell phone 201-669-0088 4313ire the same primer it is up to the technician to decide which primer will serve you best. The right choice only comes from understanding the process of bathtub refinishing and knowing the substrate. This knowledge is acquired by repeated exposure to many different bathtubs during training
Spray technique:
The most misunderstood part of this process is spray technique. its not just point and spray. All Cogent Coatings certified Technicians will have experience with multiple tubs and will only be certified when the spray job they produce is up to snuff.
Repair technique:
Special attention is had when teaching repair. All Cogent Coatings certified Technicians will be able to produce an invisible repair on any substrate whether it be hole repair, rust repair, or even Fiberglass crack Repair.
Color change:
Color change is a service that many refinishers shy away from. At Cogent Coatings we provide access to a color spectrometer that allows the technician to provide you with the closest color match available in the bathtub refinishing market to date. Only Cogent Certified technicians have access to this technology.
Caulking:
As simple as it may sound a bad caulk job can lead to costly repairs in the future. All Cogent Coatings certified Technicians will be well experienced in the removal and installation of calking and provide you with a long lasting watertight seal.
Fume Exhausting:
More than just putting a fan in the window. All Cogent Coatings certified Technicians will understand the difference between positive and negative air flow. This knowledge will allow them to determine the best path to take when removing stinky odors from your house and make it so that you
will not smell a thing while the tech is conducting the service
Odor Management:
Producing less odor is also key. Not only will the tech mitigate the odor but Cogent Coatings is formulated to be one of the lowest odor causing coatings in the Bathtub Refinishing industry.
Product Chemistry:
A Cogent Coatings Certified Technician Knows that its not just paint in a bottle. In fact they wont even refer to it as paint. The technician understands that what they are using is a high performance coating engineered to preform in a bathroom environment. Each technician is familiar with the chemicals and resins that go into making this specialized material.
Product expectation and limitations:
It is imperative that the refinisher Understand the limitations of the coating they are using this will help avoid costly application mistakes All Cogent Coatings certified Technicians understand where these coatings will work and where they wont be recommended for use . knowledge is power
Respect for your property:
At Cogent Coatings we spend quite a bit of time discussing what is to be expected of a bathtub refinisher. All Cogent Coatings certified Technician will understand that they are not a guest or even a visitor at your home or property they know that they are there to preform a service and understand that their presence there is a disruption to your normal life. Therefore the technician will make it so that you don’t know that they are even there ,leaving you bathroom better than they found it.
Tool And equipment Management and Repair:
All Cogent Coatings certified Technicians Know that a well maintained spray gun equals a professional looking service. the technicians are shown how to service and maintain there equipment so that your service comes out looking pristine. In case of a break down your certified tech will know how to repair the equipment therefor decreeing any down time or returns for service
24/7 tech support:
All Cogent Coatings certified Technicians know that they are not alone access to 24/7 technician support is one of the many services Cogent Coatings offers all certified techs.
On going education to keep up to date with the latest technology:
Even after the certification process is over all Certified Technicians are kept up to date with new information updates and coatings improvements.
