Discover the Psychology Behind Pool Design
Join us for a transformative 3-day educational experience at the stunning Lunada Bay Tile facilities in Harbor City, CA. Immerse yourself in the D231: Color Theory and Its Application course, led by industry-renowned experts, all while networking with peers, enjoying some down-time getting to know instructors, and elevating your knowledge base.
In-Depth D231 Course: Gain valuable insights into the basic dynamics of color with expert guidance.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry peers, share ideas, and build lasting relationships.
Inspiring Campus: Experience the state-of-the-art Lunada Bay Tile facilities.
Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your skills and stay ahead of the curve in the pool and spa industry.
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Day 1 and 2: October 8-9, 2025
D231: Color Theory and Its Application
Includes Facility Tour on Lunch Hour
Learning Objectives
- List light, vision, and color physics, color theory, primary colors, mixing, blends, color wheel.
- Discuss color psychology, how color affects the viewer, influences of color and texture on purchasing decisions.
- Understand the makeup of a color DNA and the ability to reproduce and match colors.
- Understand the meaning of the color illusion and work through case studies analyzing how color can make or break the design concept.
Description
Looking through a magazine of pools, it is easy to find well-conceived plans that failed to unify the design with proper material and color selections. Color is one of our basic means of communication and it influences our emotions, so it must be understood and controlled. This program introduces the basic dynamics of color, its principles, fundamentals, its psychology, and how to apply the science to project design.
This is a required course to become a Certified Expert Pool Builder & Design Professional.
Hours
1.6 IACET CEUs / 21.5 PHTA CEUs
Day 3: October 10, 2025
Special Educational Offering from Lunada Bay Tile
Hands-On Application: Waterproofing, Coping, and Tile
Ken Milbery and Greg Andrews have been putting the finishing touches on pools and spas for decades and will be sharing their techniques, tools, and tricks with you as part of this hands-on workshop. The principles of each application will be discussed before moving into the demo area, where students will have the opportunity to practice under the guidance of the experts.
Define and understand waterproofing in the pool/spa environment. Demonstrate proper waterproofing application across various products. Define proper application of waterline tile and coping. Demonstrate proper application of waterline tile and coping. Demonstrate adjusting the bond beam for coping placement. Define and explore advanced floating techniques. Demonstrate making jigs and templates for unique applications.
Speakers
Feras Irikat
Design Faculty Advisor
Director of Design & Marketing
Lunada Bay Tile
Greg Andrews
Tile Faculty Advisor
Co-founder
National Tile and Stone Authority, Inc.
Ken Milbery
Waterproofing & Tile Installation Faculty Advisor
Director of Technical Services
Lunada Bay Tile
Schedule
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
7:15 am – 8:00 am
Check-in and Networking Coffee
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
GENESIS® D231 Course
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch Provided
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
GENESIS® D231 Course
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Lunada Bay Tile Hosted Social Event / Dinner
Tuesday, October 9, 2025
7:30 am – 8:00 am
Check-in and Networking Coffee
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
GENESIS® D231 Course
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch Provided
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
GENESIS® D231 Course
Thursday, October 10, 2025
8:00 am – 8:30 am
Check-in and Networking Coffee
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Lunada Bay Tile Waterproofing Workshop
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Box Lunch Provided
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Lunada Bay Tile Waterproofing Workshop (continued)
Venue
Lunada Bay Tile
1661 240th St
Harbor City, CA 90710-1310
Sponsor
Lunada Bay Tile
Dedication to Artistry and Quality
Lunada Bay Tile, based in Harbor City, California, is renowned for its innovative approach to tile design, merging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics. With a focus on creating spaces that inspire and elevate, Lunada Bay Tile offers a wide range of high-quality tile options for pools, spas, and other luxury spaces. Their dedication to artistry and quality has made them a trusted leader in the industry, sought after by designers, architects, and builders alike.
Registration
Seminar Pricing: $2,090 PHTA Member / $2,590 Non-member
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Contact
Questions? Contact Lisa Ryckeley, GENESIS® Concierge: lryckeley@phta.org