Become a Certified Contractor

Leverage the power of the #1 exterior waterproofing brand to drive your business success! As a Thompson's® WaterSeal® Certified Contractor, you will benefit from:

  • The strength and reputation of the Thompson's® WaterSeal® brand name
  • Access to a vast array of business support materials and resources
  • Valuable gallon reward points redeemable for business support materials and cash rewards
  • Some of the most technologically superior products on the market

Brand Strength
The Thompson's Company established the waterproofer category more than 75 years ago and continues to lead the market. We provide the category's highest level of marketing support and have the highest consumer awareness.

Consumers trust the Thompson's® WaterSeal® brand more than any other for exterior waterproofing and have made it their #1 brand.1 Likewise, contractors endorse Thompson's® WaterSeal® products and purchase our products most often.2 This trust in Thompson's® WaterSeal® products means trust in you when you use them.

Membership Access To Numerous Business Support Resources
As a Certified Contractor, you will have access to many business support materials and resources:

  • Certified Contractor Certificate & Membership Card
  • Highly Trained Contractor Technical Customer Service
  • Access to Our Exclusive Online Contractor Section
  • Contractor Training Manual: Training & Reference Information for Maintaining Wood, The Science of Water Repellency, Business Tips and Resources, and More
  • E-Newsletter Subscription
  • Marketing & Business Support Materials:
    • Product Brochures & Information
    • Wood Sample Fan Deck
    • Advertising Artwork & Logos
    • Customized Job Site & Magnetic Truck Signs
    • Customized Consumer Brochures, Door Hangers & Postcards
    • Hats, Shirts & Other Premiums
    • Business Tips, Articles and Industry Links

The Contractor Locator tool on our Web site directs consumers to your business. When a consumer searches for a contractor in your zip code area, your listing will appear.

Thompson's® WaterSeal® Advantage Points Program
Certified Contractors collect gallon rewards points for their product purchases. They can redeem points for business support materials and receive annual cash rewards and bonus points levels.

Thompson's® WaterSeal® Products
Our products offer unique benefits and superior features so you (and your customers) get great results. We have over 75 years of product leadership and technical superiority. Our Wood Protector products have the highest level of water repellency available. Thompson's® WaterSeal® Advanced Wood Protectors have the most powerful water protection and time and money saving benefits, such as clean and treat in 1-day (can be applied to damp, freshly cleaned wood). All our products come with the strongest Satisfaction Guarantee in the category.

Becoming a Thompson's® WaterSeal® Certified Contractor
To become a Thompson's® WaterSeal® Certified Contractor, study the Thompson's® WaterSeal® Certified Contractor Manual thoroughly and take our Contractor Examination. If you pass the Examination, you will be invited to become a Thompson's® WaterSeal® Certified Contractor.

You will agree to abide by the Thompson's® WaterSeal® Certified Contractor Code of Ethics. This requires you to engage in professional conduct, the primary employment of Thompson's® WaterSeal® products and their proper usage, and quality workmanship.

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1 2004 Consumer Attitude & Usage Study
2 2002 Consumer Attitude & Usage Study