PDAA Windows, Walls, and Floors MD Mar 2026
OVERVIEW
ABOUT:
Register to gain PDAA Certified Architectural Films (windows, walls, and floors) status for your company. An installer who passes all the certification stations will earn PDAA Certification and a digital badge. Through PDAA certification, your company has verified proof that its installer possesses the necessary skill set, industry knowledge, and proficiency with the tools required to install any standard architectural film in a typical industry setting (retail stores, trade shows, banks, offices, etc.). This event will use films provided by General Formulations. The testing stations include a wall graphic with inside and outside corners, a round column, a floor graphic, a wet-and-dry window graphics application (including window perf), a rough-textured surface, and a steel locker unit.
Your company must be a PRINTING United Alliance corporate member and have a PDAA Certified Installer on staff to be listed on the Find an Installer site with the Windows, Walls, and Floors certification. Training will include information on vinyl types and adhesives, application tools, tips and tricks, and demonstrations of each station. Installers will receive training and have the opportunity to practice on all stations. Once confident, the ability to test will also be provided. The successful installer will receive a digital badge to share their achievement. Installers who are corporate members of PRINTING United Alliance will be listed in our exclusive Find an Installer directory, with the earned badge next to their listing.
This training will be held at GSI Academy, 3824 West St., Landover, MD 20785.
WHO'S THIS FOR: Installers
WHY ATTEND
Want to showcase your skills? Get certified! PDAA Certification demonstrates your ability to handle any installation job with confidence. Earning the Architectural Films designation (covering windows, walls, and floors) proves you’re equipped to work with standard architectural graphic films in real-world environments like retail stores, trade shows, banks, and offices.AGENDA
| Mar. 21 2026 | |
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| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Day 1
8:00 am: Introduction and Training overview 8:30 am: Demonstration on the various stations 10:00 am: Begin hands-on training and practicing Noon: Lunch 1:00 pm: Hands-on training and practicing on stations 5:00 pm: Regroup for questions and end of day |
| Mar. 22 2026 | |
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| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Day 2
8:00 am: Hands-on training on stations and begin testing Noon: Lunch and Learn 1:00 pm: Continued testing 5:00 pm: Regroup for questions and end of day |