Kris wrote: I am very interested in the up coming school for inspector class. Can I > get a few references of past attendees? Hi Kris: I took Dr.Freds Stone Restoration class about 14 years ago and was over whelmed with all the usable, time saving, money making information given then. I can only imagine your benefit of taking any class Fred offers. Randy Frye Cleaning Edge- Stone Restoration Division On 3/26/10 12:29 PM, "Kris Dougherty" <kris@marblefloorsandmore.com> wrote: > Fred, > I am very interested in the up coming school for inspector class. Can I > get a few references of past attendees? > Thank you. > Kris > > Dr Fred wrote: >> Yes, there will be a certification test on Friday. Call me if you have >> any questions 828 301 9796 >> >> On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 8:13 AM, Kris Dougherty >> <kris@marblefloorsandmore.com <mailto:kris@marblefloorsandmore.com>> >> wrote: >> >> After the class will one be certified stone and tile inspector? >> Kris >> >> Dr Fred wrote: >> >> the schedule of classes is at www.thestoneandtileschool.com >> <http://www.thestoneandtileschool.com> >> <http://www.thestoneandtileschool.com>. my next class is in >> April, look under stone inspection >> >> >> On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 11:39 PM, Kris Dougherty >> <kris@marblefloorsandmore.com >> <mailto:kris@marblefloorsandmore.com> >> <mailto:kris@marblefloorsandmore.com >> <mailto:kris@marblefloorsandmore.com>>> wrote: >> >> When is the next class and where? >> Kris >> >> Dr Fred wrote: >> >> this is an epoxy terrazzo floor restored with a >> sustainable >> polishing method..NO CHEMICALS where used. >> here is another >> >> >> >> Ill be discussing this method in an upcoming seminar as >> well >> as my inspection class. >> >> On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 11:29 AM, John Freitag >> <jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com >> <mailto:jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com> >> <mailto:jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com >> <mailto:jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com>> >> <mailto:jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com >> <mailto:jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com> >> >> <mailto:jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com >> <mailto:jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com>>>> wrote: >> >> Stu, >> >> I always approach epoxy terrazzo the same >> as cement based >> terrazzo. In most cases the terrazzo installer diamond >> grinds the >> floor up to 80 to 120 grit. In many cases they are using >> diamond >> plug in their equipment. These diamond are usually most >> aggressive >> than the diamond we use in the restoration business. >> >> The process I use on terrazzo both cement >> based and epoxy are >> listed below. >> >> 1. If floor is coated with a wax or terrazzo >> sealer I >> strip >> the floor using a goo d alkaline based stripper. >> >> 2. If the floor has never been in a natural >> polished >> condition, I start with a 50 grit resin diamond, >> this will >> guarantee to remove any scratch patterns left behind >> from the >> installers. >> >> 3. I continue to hone up to 400 or 800 >> depending upon the >> color of the terrazzo. If the terrazzo is a light >> color I >> stop at >> 400, if the stone is black or green or dark colors I >> stop >> at 800 >> >> 4. I then polish the floor with 5X polishing >> powders >> >> 5. Then depending upon the finish I want I may >> do light >> application of crystallization ( which is an >> approved method of >> polishing from the Terrazzo Institute ) >> >> on cement based terrazzo you can do >> another process. >> >> 1. Strip the floor if necessary. >> >> 2. Diamond grind from 50 to 220 >> >> 3. Apply a concrete densifier pour on terrazzo and >> gkeep the >> surface wet for 45 minutes, then vac off the excess. >> >> 4. Apply a thin application of the densifer >> using a >> finish >> mop , do not leave any excess on the surface. >> >> 5. Allow the mopped on densifier over night >> >> 6. Hone 400,800 7. Then >> crystallize the finish the floor and the >> cement will >> both polish and the shine and finish will be >> outstanding If you need additional >> information , please advise >> >> John E. Freitag >> >> President/Director >> >> The Stone and Tile School >> >> Office 407-567-7652 >> >> Cell 407-615-0134 >> >> jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com >> <mailto:jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com> >> <mailto:jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com >> <mailto:jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com>> >> <http://jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com >> <http://thestoneandtileschool.com> >> <http://thestoneandtileschool.com>> >> >> >> schoollogo >> >> www.thestoneandtileschool.com >> <http://www.thestoneandtileschool.com> >> <http://www.thestoneandtileschool.com> >> <http://www.thestoneandtileschool.com> >> >> >> *From:* >> rosen.stuart@gmail.com <mailto:rosen.stuart@gmail.com> >> <mailto:rosen.stuart@gmail.com >> <mailto:rosen.stuart@gmail.com>> >> <mailto:rosen.stuart@gmail.com <mailto:rosen.stuart@gmail.com> >> <mailto:rosen.stuart@gmail.com >> <mailto:rosen.stuart@gmail.com>>> >> [mailto:rosen.stuart@gmail.com >> <mailto:rosen.stuart@gmail.com> >> >> <mailto:rosen.stuart@gmail.com >> <mailto:rosen.stuart@gmail.com>> >> <mailto:rosen.stuart@gmail.com <mailto:rosen.stuart@gmail.com> >> <mailto:rosen.stuart@gmail.com >> <mailto:rosen.stuart@gmail.com>>>] >> >> *On Behalf Of *stuart rosen >> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 24, 2010 5:12 PM >> *To:* Restoration and Maintenance >> *Subject:* [sccpartners] epoxy terrazzo >> >> Hi All, >> >> Have to do a epoxy terrazzo job next week. Curious as to >> what are >> some of the techniques used by others. >> >> We find a starting point with diamonds and go wet to >> 3500g >> on our >> lavina, clean it up and call it a day( or in some >> cases a >> couple >> of days!) >> >> Any info would be great. >> >> >> >> -- Regards, >> Stu Rosen >> 201-446-1200 >> www.mbstone.com <http://www.mbstone.com> >> <http://www.mbstone.com> >> <http://www.mbstone.com> >> www.stoneshine.com <http://www.stoneshine.com> >> <http://www.stoneshine.com> >> <http://www.stoneshine.com> >> "A posse ad esse " >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> Powered by http://DiscussThis.com >> <http://www.discussthis.com> >> >> Visit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or >> change your >> subscription preferences >> >> >> <http://www.discussthis.com/members/sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com> >> >> >> Start a new conversation (thread) >> <mailto:sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com >> <mailto:sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com> >> <mailto:sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com >> <mailto:sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com>>> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> Powered by http://DiscussThis.com >> <http://www.discussthis.com> >> >> Visit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or >> change your >> subscription preferences >> >> >> <http://www.discussthis.com/members/sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com> >> >> >> Start a new conversation (thread) >> <mailto:sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com >> <mailto:sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com> >> <mailto:sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com >> <mailto:sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com>>> >> >> >> >> >> -- Frederick M. Hueston PhD >> www.stoneforensics.com <http://www.stoneforensics.com> >> <http://www.stoneforensics.com> >> <http://www.stoneforensics.com> >> www.stoneandtilepros.com >> <http://www.stoneandtilepros.com> >> <http://www.stoneandtilepros.com> >> <http://www.stoneandtilepros.com> >> My New Radio Show www.thestoneandtileshow.com >> <http://www.thestoneandtileshow.com> >> <http://www.thestoneandtileshow.com> >> <http://www.thestoneandtileshow.com> >> Become a Stone and Tile Inspector..sign up for our next >> class >> which will be held in Orlando, FL, same week as Coverings >> April 26-30 www.thestoneandtileschool.com >> <http://www.thestoneandtileschool.com> >> <http://www.thestoneandtileschool.com> >> <http://www.thestoneandtileschool.com> >> Many of my informational articles can be found at >> www.thestonedude.blogspot.com >> <http://www.thestonedude.blogspot.com> >> <http://www.thestonedude.blogspot.com> >> <http://www.thestonedude.blogspot.com> >> >> 888-314-9077 >> 702-314-1017 >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> Powered by http://DiscussThis.com >> <http://www.discussthis.com> >> Visit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or change your >> subscription preferences >> >> >> <http://www.discussthis.com/members/sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com> >> Start a new conversation (thread) >> <mailto:sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com >> <mailto:sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com> >> <mailto:sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com >> <mailto:sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com>>> >> >> >> -- Marble Floors And More >> Kris Dougherty >> 3304 N Lindbergh Blvd. >> Saint Ann, MO 63074 >> Cell - 314.503.3062 >> Fax - 314.298.1227 >> >> >> -- Powered by http://DiscussThis.com >> Visit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or change your >> subscription preferences: >> >> http://www.discussthis.com/members/sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com >> Start a new conversation (thread): >> sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com >> <mailto:sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com> >> <mailto:sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com >> <mailto:sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Frederick M. 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