Shaw Chooses Quality Over Quantity
Only Certified Firms Permitted to work on Warranted Products
Shaw Industries, the largest manufacture of floor covering in America, has announced that Starting January 1, 2008, that all residential carpet with a warranty will have new parameters for which a consumer will have to adhere. First and foremost, to maintain warranty coverage, professional companies must be IICRC Certified Firms by this date in order to be compliant.
Now we have Word that not only are some provisions moved effective January 1, 2007, but Mowhawk and Beailieu are joining Shaw with comparable warranty requirements. Will you be caught short, explaining to your customers that you cannot clean in compliance with their warranty?

Get the confidence and skills you need to become a
knowledgable stone care professional. DuPont StoneTech®
Professional offers this extensive one-day program for the
care, maintenance and restoration of natural stone, tile and
grout. Our trainers are industry experts in stone and tile care
and provide accredited, quality education to the marketplace.
This one-day course includes:
■ Mineralogy and Geology
    Where does natural stone come from and how does its
    composition affect its care?
■ Tile and Stone Identification
   Learn to identify a wide variety of natural stone such as marble,
   limestone, granite, travertine, flagstone and slate. Also, learn the
   differences between ceramic tile and porcelain.
■ Sealing and Enhancing
   Sealing a new installation, or one that you’ve restored, is an
   integral part of the care of natural stone and tile. Learn the
  difference between silicone and fluorochemical-based sealers
  and their applications. See how sealing and color enhancing can
  add beauty to natural stone and profit to your bottom line!
■ Chemistry of Stone, Tile and Grout Cleaning
   Learn how alkaline and acidic cleaners react on different stone
   and tile surfaces. Understanding the chemistry of cleaners
   and sealers will help you make the proper selection for your
   customers’ needs and expectations. Knowing what to use is as
   important as knowing what NOT to use!
■ Tile, Stone and Grout Cleaning
   Cleaning products and techniques vary depending on which
   material you’re treating. We discuss a wide range of specialty
   techniques as well as the endless opportunities for cleaning and
   restoring stone.
■ Honing and Polishing
   Learn to remove scratches and acid etches. Honing and polishing
   require some specialty equipment, but you may have the basics
   in your arsenal. Proper honing and polishing can return your
   customer’s natural stone to a “like new” condition!
■ Estimating and Marketing Your Services
   Now that you’ve learned how to care for tile and natural stone,
   how do you sell this service? Learn how to teach your customers
   the importance of proper sealing, care, and maintenance of
   their natural stone or tile investment. We’ll cover pricing for both
  residential and commercial installations.
We’ll also cover:
• The equipment you’ll need to start making money immediately
• Specialty tile and stone care products
• Maintenance programs
In addition, you’ll get:
• A copy of the course presentation
• The latest technical information so that you can provide this
   valuable and profitable service to your premier customers
• Certificate of Completion: IICRC 1.0 CEC

Barker Hammer offers classes with IICRC certified instructors. Classes are based on topics of interest like; restoration, carpet and upholstery cleaning, deodorization, stone tile & wood. IICRC classes include certification tests. Test fees are $50.00 unless indicated as included. Test fees are due at the time of testing and are separate from the class fee. IICRC requires 2 CEC credits annually to maintain certification. Instructors are subject to change. Lunch is served at each full day class. Pre-registration is a discounted price. Class is held from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM depending on instructor, class length may vary. Classes are held on the Barker-Hammer Assoc, Inc. premises.

To register for courses call (952-926-7117), fax (952-926-0793), mail or e-mail (Class Sign Up) name and payment of attendees, company name and phone number. Pre-registrations/Advanced registrations must be paid in full 14 days before date of class. Payment by credit card or check is required at time of registration to guarantee a spot in the class. Full price applies  there after.
Class begins at 8:00AM. Please come 15 minutes early on first day of class. Class fees are not billable. Pre-registration cost is due two weeks prior to class or at sign-up to guarantee class seating. All advertised classes are held on the Barker-Hammer premises.

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Cancellation:
In the event of a cancelled registration, a 48 hour notice is required. Students who cancel before 48 hours will be given the option to pay a $50 cancellation fee or transfer class credit to another class in the same calendar year of equal or lesser value. Those who don't cancel within 48 hours prior to the course will owe the amount of the course in full.

Make Payments to:
Barker-Hammer Assoc, Inc.
4565 W 77th St Edina, MN 55435
800.726.4686 | 952.926.7117 | 952.926.0793-Fax

*Indicates lunch is provided by Barker-Hammer Assoc, Inc

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