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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Hard Floor Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Mark@Able Stonecare on March 28, 2012, 08:45:11 pm
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Is anyone going on the free 2 day grinding course at Tiling Logistics in May, if so where are you staying?
Mark
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I thought the place we stayed last time was ok Mark, nice grub and Nigel got his wallet out ;D
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Yeah it was ok even though I paid the most for the same as everyone else . Just seeing where everyone else is stopping. Are you going Steve?
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Didn't know anything about it, what are the dates ?
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Got them in my diary mate,but I think the one in May is full but there is another one in June can't remember exact dates get on it Steve it's free!!
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Thanks Mark, May would have been a bit short notice for me, I'm stacked out at the moment - but I like free !
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My son Antony is running a two day introduction course on grinding in May. I believe he has invited those who have expressed an interest in taking floor restoration to the next level. Before anyone attends this course they need to consider whether they want to develop their business to this level!
Whilst the course is free in line with the wishes of Klindex Italy I want to make it absolutely clear that moving into Full Blown Floor restoration is very expensive and requires a serious investment in line with the cost of a professional truckmount as a minimum.
For those that have done one of our Hard Floor courses it is important to understand that we only covered the basics.
Ultimately to make sure there is no ambiguety this course is to give you a few basics on the equipment that may be required and how to use it. It is sponsored by Klindex Italy and therefore free of charge. However, you will be required to pay for overnight accommodation and lunch on both days unless you decide to make your own arrangements.
Regards
Kev Martin
Marble Life Ltd
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Sounds interesting.
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Had a lot of interest in this the course for May & June is now full there will be no more dates until the May course is complete.
Tony
Marble Life Ltd
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I thought I would try and give you an insight into some costs for grinding equipment as follows
OK I have worked out a list of what is required to start dealing with grinding & honing.
All prices are approximate based on exchange rate on 2/4/12 and do not include discount or VAT. I have further assumed that you have a van to carry the equipment and I have also assumed that you do not currently own any of the items below. Finally all equipment listed below is professional equipment. Weuse all this equipment on a daily basis. I realise like many other professions there will be people on here who will say "I didn't pay that much" or my "so and so only cost that".
Klindex Levighetor 640 TOP including 1000RPM Planetario, Tank, Driveboard, Brush, Directional and Transport Wheels. £4500
Klindex Rocky 17" Top CPL including Tank, Driveboard & Brush £860
Wet Vacuum Industrial 3300watts Triple Motor 90Litre Tank including all wands & tools £345
Diamonds full set for Marble: Metal Sintered and all resin stages so 3 of each Metal total 9.
6 of each resin up to 6's and 3 of each up to 8's total of 30 Diamonds £2400
Ditto same quantity of diamonds for Travertine & Limestone £1900
Professional 30 Litre Kentucky Mop Bucket, Spare Heads, Continental Swiffer, Spare Heads, £145
Glossmeter £200
Ancilliaries including Pads, Masking Materiels, Paper Rolls, Pro Polish Selection, 5 Coloured Resins, 8 Colour Tints, Spatulas, Application Pads, Wide Razor and Blades, Full Test Kit & Starter Sealer Pack, Wax Sticks, Wax Iron, Spare Capacitors, Vernier Electronic Calipers etc etc £1100
Total £11430
This is a rough idea and the list is by no means exhaustive. However, with the items listed above you would own the equipment to be able to go out and handle virtually any grinding, honing and restoration work on Marble, Travertine, Limestone or Terrazzo.
Kev Martin
Marble Life Ltd
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Glossmeter £200
3 angle?
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I missed this one Kev..Let me know dates for next one,
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Glossmeter £200
3 angle?
Jamie
Yes that is the price for a 3 angle Gloss Meter but from China of course. However, it is totally suitable for someone starting out. I know what a Konica Minolta or a BYK costs because we have them but I don't think this level is required for the first couple of years.
Kev Martin
Marble Life Ltd