Start your business

Be your own boss in a market that never stops flowing.

ArmorThane gives you a proven system for wastewater coatings — equipment, polyurea chemistry, hands-on training and lifetime support — without franchise fees or royalties.

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Since 1989ArmorThane dealers in 50+ countries

Equipment that’s ready to work

Spray packages and turnkey mobile coatings units with proportioner, heated hose, gun, generator and air.

Training & certification

An ArmorThane technician trains your crew at your location, plus virtual e-training anytime.

Proven chemistry

Polyurea systems used on infrastructure worldwide, backed by data sheets and tech tips.

Support for life

Call or text technicians 24/7, plus a dealers-only portal with manuals and videos.

Marketing & referrals

Marketing materials and referral inquiries to help you land your first contracts.

Your business, your way

No franchise fees, no royalties, no long-term contracts. Qualifying dealers may receive an exclusive territory.

Who it’s for

Three ways in.

ArmorThane mobile coatings unit trailer and work truck

New entrepreneurs

Start a mobile coatings company from scratch. Training covers the craft and the business — pricing, estimating and selling the work.

Spraying polyurea into a manhole

Contractors adding a service

Concrete, sewer, plumbing and painting contractors add high-margin rehabilitation work to customers they already serve.

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Municipal crews

Utilities and public works departments bring coating in-house to rehabilitate more structures on the same budget.

Your roadmap

What happens after you apply.

  1. Week 1

    Discovery call

    We learn about your goals, background and local market, and answer every question.

  2. Week 2

    Your startup plan

    Equipment recommendations, material needs and a realistic budget for the work you want to target.

  3. Build

    Equipment & financing

    Your package or rig is configured, built and tested. Third-party equipment financing is available.

  4. Train

    Training & certification

    Hands-on training at your location: surface prep, setup, spray technique, safety and troubleshooting.

  5. Launch

    First jobs

    Go to market with marketing materials, referrals and a technician on call when you need one.

Startup calculator

What could a month look like?

Adjust jobs, pricing and costs to model revenue, margin and how quickly your equipment could pay for itself.

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FAQ

Before you apply.

Want the technical side? See the ArmorThane system.

Do I need coatings experience to start?

No. ArmorThane training covers material chemistry, safety, surface preparation, machine setup, spray technique, equipment care and troubleshooting. Many successful applicators come from construction, concrete, painting, plumbing or municipal maintenance backgrounds.

Are there franchise fees or royalties?

ArmorThane is not a franchise. There are no franchise fees, no royalties and no long-term contracts — you own your business and keep what you earn.

How much does it cost to get started?

Spray packages start around $25,000 and scale up to fully equipped mobile coatings units that are quoted to your build. Third-party equipment financing is available. Your discovery call will match equipment to the work you plan to target.

Where does training happen?

Hands-on training is delivered at your location by an ArmorThane technician, and virtual e-training is available so your team can learn and refresh at its own pace.

Who buys wastewater coatings work?

Municipal public works departments, sewer and sanitary districts, utilities, consulting engineers, general contractors and industrial plant owners all buy rehabilitation and protective lining work.

What support do I get after training?

Technical support by call or text 24/7 for the life of your business, a dealers-only portal with manuals, tech tips, data sheets and videos, plus marketing materials and referral inquiries.

Do I get a protected territory?

Qualifying fixed-location dealers can receive an exclusive territory sized to the population their equipment and product line can serve. Ask about availability in your area during your discovery call.

Apply

Start your wastewater coatings business.

Four quick steps. An ArmorThane specialist will follow up within one business day with your startup plan.

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1 About you
2 Where are you today?
3 What would you like to coat?
4 Your plan

No obligation. We reply within one business day. Your details go only to ArmorThane.