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[Huligar]

Welcome cleanimage!
Natural Stone Restoration Alliance is a very diverse place. There is a lot to do here - the trick is just knowing where to look.

First, introduce yourself. We're a friendly bunch and we welcome newcomers.

[cleanimage]

thanks for the welcome,

well, a little background i guess, i started in floor care(soft goods) in 1988.
i took every class i could ,starting with carpet dyeing no less, and currentely am a IICRC master textile cleaner.

i got more into the hard surface cleaning in 1999, mostely tile and grout, however took my first stone class from stone tech in 1999, they actuall shipped a couple floors to the class.

up untill 2 month ago i have taken an aditional 4 more courses,some just books, 1 was hand on in tampa, wich was the best

untill last month that was, me and my tech took MB class in philly, great class form a great teacher. looking to upgrade my mono to a klndex planetary very soon.

mono way to sloooow for me.

most of my work i antipipate to be on travertine, it everyware

just learning as much as i can from the threads, as well as seat time behind the klindex on practice floors( my tech has trav installed)

i know travertine difficult to restore because its hard on diamonds, and you got the refilling issues,

after 5 years of just polishing and hand full of cuts i,m ready for more

FAMILY. i have 2 year old son and 7 year old daughter and beautiful wife. want to work less and spend more family time THERE ONLY LITTLE ONCE

ADVICE : WATCH CLICK ,with adam sandler

plenty of ? to come

carl
cleanimage

	Polishing Polishing: This is the final stage, which leaves the surface with reflective characteristics.

	grout GROUT The material used to fill in the joints between stone tile. Grout can be cement or plastic resins.

	class The weekend classes are described by Mr. Huligar as "A true “hands-on” experience. No seats. No stories. No sales pitch. Each student has the opportunity to perform multiple repairs, honing and the highly coveted art of top-polishing an additional note to the counter top repair class; the students receive a full set of tools including a variable polisher inclusive in the price of the class. Everything you need to get started.” Click the above link to see up coming dates.

[Koessler]

Hi Carl

Welcome aboard! We all have a lot to offer and learn from each other. Are you looking to specialize in stone, or just expand your services? Nothing like those hands on lessons, huh?

[cleanimage]

HELLO john,

im looking to expand more into the cutting side of it, we have been polishing for over 5 years. i have a friend that use to do full restoration, that i could refer if someone wanted more than polishing. it was rare custy would want to spend more than polishing

my top tech and i will start toghether on jobs, and eventually i think he will take over

i think in selling a restoration job, whether flatting or just honing, you need to exude confidence and enthusiam, so custy feels confident spending the big bucks.

now with good education, a more productive machine, lots of practice, and a support network. i'll be able to close more cutting jobs.

carl
cleanimage

	Honing Honing: This is the third and sometimes last stage. At the hone stage, the surface is ~65% scratch free. There are several degrees of hone. All will leave the stone looking clean but aged.

	Polishing Polishing: This is the final stage, which leaves the surface with reflective characteristics.

[Koessler]

Hi Carl

The term "cutting" sounds like fabricating. It sounds like you are referring to grinding or lippage removal.

	grinding This is the second stage in securing a flawless surface. This stage will remove all scratches from any de-lipped surface.

[StoneBuddy]

I think in "cutting" he means more than just using a powder to polish. Like honing a floor or grinding and polishing a floor.

Either way, welcome and glad to have you, there is lots to learn here and enjoy yourself!

	grinding This is the second stage in securing a flawless surface. This stage will remove all scratches from any de-lipped surface.

	Honing Honing: This is the third and sometimes last stage. At the hone stage, the surface is ~65% scratch free. There are several degrees of hone. All will leave the stone looking clean but aged.

	Polishing Polishing: This is the final stage, which leaves the surface with reflective characteristics.

[cleanimage]

stonebuddy is correct
1 instuctor i had used that term , and i liked it because you you are entering the next (main) level of stone restoration. and it will gardner a customers attention when differentating between just polishing and restoration.

work hard , play hard , sleep tight

carl
cleanimage

	Polishing Polishing: This is the final stage, which leaves the surface with reflective characteristics.

[Koessler]

Hi Guys

We are on the same page. I've never used the words "cutting" or "diamondize". Must be a part of the new generation lingo. No matter what terminology is used, it's still a challenge to sell the "upcharge".