How to Select a PDAA Installer
Written October 16, 2019
Finding the right installer for your installation job is easy when you use the PDAA Find an Installer Search. To maximize your search, here are some terms and concepts you should know.
Search Criteria
The PDAA Find an Installer Search allows you to search for a PDAA Master Certified Installer by:- Company name
- Nearest City
- State
Master Certified Installers
Found in PDAA's Find an Installer search, PDAA Master Certified installers are the best in the installation industry, and have proven their abilities through stringent testing administered by PDAA. They are highly proficient in flat, simple curved and complex curved surfaces using a broad range of materials. In your search results, you will see full contact information and brief company descriptions for each Master Certified company.Basic Certified Installers
PDAA's Basic Certified installers have also undergone proficiency testing, and are certified to do all types of flat and simple curved surfaces. In some cases, Basic Certified Installers choose to be Basic Certified. In others, the company is in the process of training up to full Master Certified status.Other PDAA Members
General members of PDAA do not have any PDAA Certifications, they may be highly proficient in vinyl installations, though not yet certified. General members can be found by using the PDAA Member Search. Once your search is complete, the next step is yours. Simply contact the PDAA member companies in your search results, discuss the terms of the job, and you're on your way to a professionally-installed graphic. Please note that the more information you can give the installer about the job at hand, the better the installer can estimate the job. Build Your Network To make it easier for graphics producers to submit installation bids, and find installers to bid on the work, PDAA offers its online Graphics Installation Bid Creator. This tool allows graphics producers, print buyers and others to create a short RFP, specifying:- Type of installation needed
- Materials used
- Installation date
- Location
- Which US states to include