Advanced ConcretePlacement, Finishing, Polished Concrete, and Business Enhancement Class with Bob Harris, Decorative Concrete Institute and Structural Services, Inc., Denny Bartz, Structural Services, Inc., and Other Industry Leaders Learn what influence using the appropriate mix design has for polished concrete slabs. Topics will include proper finishing sequences and procedures. Often times finishing crews and polishing contractors don’t know what the appropriate finish is knowing the slab will be polished. Many polish concrete contractors hear the term Floor flatness (FF) and floor levelness (FL) but do not have an understanding of what it really means and what it takes to achieve the specified tolerances. Live demonstrations will show proper placement and finishing processes to obtain proper FF and Fl numbers as demonstrated with conducting these tests using the dip stick. More and more place and finish crews are pouring slabs knowing that they will ultimately get polished. Learn which mix design works best for placement, finishability as well as polishing. Demonstrations will include establishing the amount and appropriate finish while creating the canvas. Learn how to check the surface hardness using Moh’s hardness picks to better understand which sequence of grits to start with. You will gain knowledge on the wide variety of available diamond tooling in the market. Knowing the difference between grinding/polishing soft verses medium or hard concrete can have a huge impact on your bottom line. Leading patching and joint filler manufacturers will be present to answer questions. Proper joint filling techniques will be demonstrated using polyurea joint fillers. A variety of high speed burnishing pads referred to as Dip pads (diamond impregnated pads) will be shown to enhance the final stages of the polishing process. Leading material suppliers of polishable cement based toppings will be on hand to discuss the huge market potential using these systems. Polished overlays with embedded objects like decorative crushed glass will be demonstrated. Gain valuable knowledge of choosing one Guard system over the next. Decorative score cutting with a range of specialty coloring techniques will be demonstrated. Whether you are a seasoned place and finish contractor or a polishing contractor or just looking to get into the rapidly growing industry of Polished Concrete, this class will open your eyes to the endless possibilities. Course content will include class room lectures, industrial slab placement, proper finishing techniques specifically for the polishing process, Floor flatness and floor levelness testing, troubleshooting placement and finishing steps, and the complete polishing process. Addressing joints, polishing cement based overlays with embedded objects and other decorative embellishments combined with polishing will be shown as well. Course topics will include: Mix design Slab placement and finishing procedures Curing Joint filling Problem solving on issues such as pop outs and cracks. Also the do’s and don’ts while working on a construction site Testing the hardness of the concrete, identifying what grit sequence of diamond tooling to start with Gloss Readings and DOI (Distinction of Image) Dry polishing vs. Wet polishing, advantages and disadvantages The type of available grinders in the market place and power requirements Types of Densifiers and application techniques (when is the appropriate time to densify a slab) Diamond tooling education, i.e. metal bond, resin bond and transitional diamonds will be discussed as well as diamond impregnated burnishing pads Identification of the type of desired polish, such as: cream finish, salt and pepper and exposed aggregate Transitioning from new polished concrete into existing polished surface Edging Basic coloring techniques An overview of the variety of topical treatments such as: reactive guards and penetrating stain resists at the conclusion of the polishing process. Maintenance considerations, products and techniques to best advise your client for the longevity of the polished surface. You will not want miss this “first of its kind”seminar to help take your business to the next level. For Registration - Contact Lee Ann @ 770-562-1441 or email: leeann@decorativeconcreteinstitute Visit DecorativeConcreteInstitute for more details
Posted on: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 18:17:56 +0000
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