Introduction to Poured-in-Place Rubber Surfacing

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Gain hands-on experience and deep insights into poured-in-place rubber surfacing with our comprehensive 3-hour virtual class. The class is taught by a real PIP expert with 20 years of hands on experience, using lecture and video formats as well as live interaction with the students. Students receive key documents that include: Code documents, maintenance standards, ambering guides, estimating charts, etc. We also send out a participation certificate.

This course is designed to give installers, maintenance personnel, and facility managers a clear understanding of how to properly install, maintain, and repair poured in place rubber surfaces while following best practices for safety, quality, and durability.

The class covers the following:

• Historical context around PIP.
• The safety codes that govern the PIP world.
• Overview of ASTM F1292.
• Overview of ASTM F1487
• Overview of ASTM F1951
• Overview of ASTM F3313
• Overview of ASTM F2479
• The different applications of PIP and the business aspects of PIP
• Overview of the components of PIP and how to determine their quality
• Detailed analysis of rubbers that comprise PIP: SBR, EPDM, TPV...etc.
• How to select good rubber
• Detailed analysis of the different binders available to us
• How to pick good binder.
• Storage of PIP materials
• How to tell if materials are bad before an install
• Tools of the trade. How to pick the best tools
• Trowel Lubrication methods and Techniques
• Site management
• Sub base options (Best practices and pitfalls)
• Installation techniques for creating durable, safe surfaces.
• Industry best practices and safety standards.
• Weather and its effect on different installations
• Proper workspace setup and preparation.
• How to proply mix and apply the SBR base layer.
• How to mix different color wear layer properly
• How to avoid dark waves on your surface.
• How to avoid running out of material
• How to prime PIP surfaces
• How to screed
• How to close the granules
• How to trowel vertically
• How to clean the mixer
• How to repair PIP holes,
• How to repair PIP Cracks
• How to repair PIP seams and gaps
• How to deal with wear layer granulation
• How to deal with bubbling PIP
• How to deal with micro-foaming.
• How to repair running tracks
• How to repair rubberized pool decks
• How to install horse stall rubber surfaces
• How to install rubber walking trails
• Finishing tips for a professional-quality result.
• Commentary of the most common mistakes in PIP.
• How to read PIP bid specs

Live Q&A and Expert Support: Each session concludes with a live Q&A, allowing your team to discuss real-world challenges and get practical advice from industry professionals.

Who Should Attend

This virtual class is ideal for beginners looking to build foundational skills or professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of poured-in-place rubber techniques. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with both the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to confidently tackle your own installations.

Important Information:

• Format: Live virtual class (via Zoom)

• Duration: 3 hours

• Minimum Participants: 5

• Scheduling: Exact date and time of the class is typically set after the minium student count is met.

Corporate and Private Training Options

In addition to the regular schedule classes , we also offer private and corporate virtual training for companies, municipalities, and installation teams.

Private classes follow the same comprehensive format as our public sessions but are tailored to your schedule and team’s specific needs—perfect for group learning or internal staff certification.