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Follow the 80/20 rule. 80% of the jobs that you see will be straightforward and easy. Train yourself for those and stay away from the 20% that might be too challenging right now. Remember that you're in business to make money. Learn lippage removal on marble, travertine, and limestone. Stay away from granite floors for awhile. Learn how to refinish without removing light lippage to a powder/paste polish. Learn how to evaluate the surface for starting grit. Train yourself to refinish marble vanities, lots of them (easy money). Train yourself to refinish and hone/polish marble, travertine, limestone showers.
Get a book on simple chemistry. Understand pH, acids and bases, and how to identify chemicals in cleaners that can harm stone surfaces. Understand the physics of the diamonds and how they cut.
Understand the geology behind business. Marble is metamorphic it has crystals but is calcium carbonate based. Limestone will shine but has little crystals. Understand the variations in densities of the material and how they affect shine, depth, and clarity.
You are building a portfolio of knowledge, not just before and after pictures.
Develop a system for these surfaces. Do it the same way every time. If you practice, you shouldn't have to consult this site for anything in that realm.
Be able to communicate your knowledge and your passion to any customer, vendor, or pier and you can not fail. |