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Updated: July 1st, 2009 09:11 AM EDT

The Concrete Polishing and Processing Technical Institute Offers Concrete Polishing 101


Concrete Polishing and Processing Technical Institute

Why take Concrete Polishing 101?

  • Pure unbiased training! We will train you in the art of Concrete Processing and Polishing. - You are not coming for a sales presentation of equipment and supplies.
  • The instructors are in the field everyday as a Concrete Processing and Polishing contractor. - The instructors experience goes beyond word of mouth and demonstrations on sample areas.
  • The instructors received their start in the craft of stone restoration and brought the precision and tight tolerances of stone refinishing to Concrete Polishing.
  • We have already tried and experimented with various equipment set-ups and diamond abrasives. We know what works and what does not.
  • We bring real world experience of running a job site from start to end.

What will be covered?

  • Learn the differences between residential and commercial slabs.
  • Learn the difference between sodium, potassium and lithium densifiers.
  • Learn how to remove glue, mastic and other coatings.
  • Learn how to manage customer's expectations and get paid when the job is complete.
  • Understand the differences between wet, dry and semi dry methods.
  • See and understand the different diamond designs, scratch patterns, why scratch patterns are important and the implications of skipping steps.
  • Learn how to get started with the minimum equipment required and add the right equipment at the right time to increase your production and profit.
  • Learn everything you wanted to know about edge work.
  • Learn how to market Concrete Polishing and who your REAL competition is.
  • Learn how to handle the multiple variables beyond your control you are presented with.
  • Learn basic crack filling.
  • Learn how to add decorative saw cuts to make the job spectacular.
  • Learn both sides of your business, the office side and the physical work side.
  • and much, much more!

Additional Courses: www.concretepolishing201.com, www.concretepolishing301.com and www.concretepolishing401.com.

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