[derek west]

because being told how to grind a floor and grinding a floor are 2 different things, being told how to take a scratch out of a granite work surface and actually taking a scratch out of a granite work surface, again, 2 totally different things. all though scratches out of granite with a flex needs serious practice. and i guess a large pair of cahoonas on your first real life attempt in a custies house. 

so i'm looking for hands on training courses.

[gwrightson]

Quote from above .
 
"I am interested though in how you can tell a definitive difference?

Please . "

Geoff

Please Kevin.....

Geoff

[Kev Martin]

Quote from above .
 
"I am interested though in how you can tell a definitive difference?

Please . "

Geoff

Please Kevin.....

Geoff

Dozens of different ways really it depends if its on the floor fixed or not yet fixed!  But this is part of the course once you have done it you will be able to identify virtually any tile opr floor finish.  You will be able to tell the difference between

Marble, Limestone, Travertine, Quartz

Granite and Basalt

Teracotta & Quarry Tile

Porcxelain & Ceramic Tiles

Cement Based Terrazzo v Resin Bases Terrazzo

Slate, Sandstone etc etc

I looked at some tiles the other day and at first glance was convinced it was Crema Marfil Limestone then I looked closely and performed a quick test and it was Porcelain.   Technology just gets better and better.

Kev

[Kev Martin]

because being told how to grind a floor and grinding a floor are 2 different things, being told how to take a scratch out of a granite work surface and actually taking a scratch out of a granite work surface, again, 2 totally different things. all though scratches out of granite with a flex needs serious practice. and i guess a large pair of cahoonas on your first real life attempt in a custies house. 

so i'm looking for hands on training courses.

Derek

I agree with you.  However, you have to know the theory first then do the practice which is what we do.  We teach it then you do it!  I also have to ask why you would want to take a scratch out of Granite with a Flex machine?  Why not just fill it to match and re polish it???  Then if I had to do it I would only use a UFO, Waterfire or a Levighetor

Kev

[derek west]

I know most of the theory Kev, i think what youre trying to tell me is do the whole course or not at all, and thats fair enough.

[Kev Martin]

I know most of the theory Kev, i think what youre trying to tell me is do the whole course or not at all, and thats fair enough.

Derek

No I am not saying that at all!  If I meant that it is what I would have said!  Lets say we teach  "The Sealing Module"  You spend time in the classroom learning

1.  Porosity of Stone
2.  Differences between sealers.
3   When to use topical or penetrating sealers
4.  What stone you can use what on and why.
5.  How to apply a seler correctly.
6.  Benefits / damage multiple coats
7.  Warranty and cost of sealers.

Then we take you and get you to do it practically

Then we move on to the next module  but if you want to book a course and miss all the theory out it doesn't bother me.

Kev

[derek west]

sounds like a really good and thorough course kev. i just struggle with theory, probably why i hated school.

[Kev Martin]

sounds like a really good and thorough course kev. i just struggle with theory, probably why i hated school.

There is no exam though and most take out of the course what they want

[derek west]

exams dont bother me, i got a higher score than you at the flood course 

[Kev Martin]

exams dont bother me, i got a higher score than you at the flood course 

Derek

I totally agree you did on the Water Restoration Technician Course but I went on and completed the Applied Structural Drying Specialist course

Kevin