December 11 & 12, 2018
Registration – $349
Instructor: Bob Merkt
What You Will Learn:
Bob’s approach to learning is hands on. You will be running the equipment setting up the situation and performing the cleaning demonstrations with Bob.
Geology of Stone:
What’s the difference between natural & man-made stones.
Flooring Types:
Marble, Serpentine, Limestone, Travertine, Onyx, Granite, Slate
Ceramic, Porcelain, Quarry, Saltillo and terra Cotta, Terrazzo, Concrete and more.
How to Identify Floor Types:
natural .vs man-made – names and categories.
Cleaning Solutions:
Alkaline & acidic cleaners where and when to use them. Floor coatings, sealers, protective finishes and more.
Science of Cleaning
Hands-on Cleaning:
Learn how to use all the necessary equipment, materials and supplies to properly.
Natural Stone:
Learn how to diamond grind, hon, and polish marble, granite and other workable stones plus powders and liquid polishing procedures to include Crystallization.
Counter-tops, Showers, and Vanity Restoration.
Man-Made Tiles:
Learn how to restoratively clean ceramics, porcelain, quarry and other man-made tiles.
Flooring Installation & Failures:
Preexisting conditions, lippage, halo/shadowing, scratches and installation related issue that can get you in trouble.
Safety -Equipment, PPE, Signage & Labels.
Call 952-926-7117 to Register or e-mail