Training in sanding and polishing (waiting list)

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Practical workshop sanding and polishing concrete with a comprehensive overview of the different steps and possibilities: deep sanding, to light polishing, colouring, filling joints and pits... For new or renovated floors. Both theory and practice are extensively covered!

Our courses are also ideal networking events for professionals in the concrete sector, each with their own specific experiences and specialisations. Work together with other professionals from the sector and learn by seeing how others work!

IS COVERED DURING THE TRAINING:

Introduction to sanding and polishing (Teacher Koenraad Boel)

• Customer expectations
• Project and site preparation
• Pricing and sales strategies
• Applications sanded and Polished concrete
• Machine selection

Module deep gravel (deep sanding) (Teachers Bart Storms, Tom Decoster, David Dumortier)

In this module we will prepare an old concrete floor, deep sanding and polishing with a schuurmachine. In groups of 3 or 4, participants will work on a piece of concrete themselves.

• Removal of coatings and topcoats
• Cleaning of concrete floors
• Rough sanding (metal bonded)
• Sanding edges
• Grouting (filling of pores and holes)
• Filling holes, cracks and joints
• Hardening (densify)
• bush hammering (bush hammer tools)
• Colouring of concrete

Module Fast-Grind (Teacher Marc Clappers)

In this module we demonstrate a system for polishing concrete with Power Trowel machines. The Chemical for stripping, hardening, impregnating and treating floors is also discussed.

• Polishing with a Power trowel
• Overview products and Machines
• Concrete hardening and treatment (hardeners, Sealers, maintenance products)
• Maintenance of concrete floors
• Polishing with FAST-GRIND system

Concrete technology, repair and finishing module

In this module, we extensively discuss concrete technology (operation of concrete plant, types of concrete, compositions, aggregates, etc.). The practical part focuses on repairing concrete (filling pits, filling joints, etc.) and finishing corners and edges with hand machines.

• Concrete technology
• Sanding and polishing by hand
• Concrete repair (pits, joints, etc.)

DAILY INDEPENDENCE:

• 8.30 a.m.: Reception with gingerbread
• 8.45 a.m.: Theory in general
• 9:45-11:30: Module 1
• 11.30-13.15: Module 2
• 13:15-15:00: Module 3
• 3 p.m.: In group: bush hammering and coloring logo
• 16:00: Evaluation and awarding of diplomas
• 16:30: Expected end of training

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• We work concrete with Grinders - preferably wear work clothes
• Wear safety shoes
• It is possible that some of the training will take place outside. Please consider bringing a coat if necessary.
• We provide disposable earplugs. If desired, bring your own PPE (gloves, earmuffs)
• The training is organized by default in Dutch, but can be part in French and

LOCATION

The training takes place in our warehouse in Oosterzele:
Lange Ambachtstraat 10
9860, Oosterzele
Belgium

How to register?

Register by buying this item in the webshop. Buy several tickets if you want to come with more people. Mention the names of the participating persons in the comments.

Select "store pick-up as shipping option".

You can pay immediately via the payment module. You will receive an invoice on the next working day.
You cannot pay immediately? Then select "prepayment via bank transfer". The next working day you will receive an invoice that you can send to the accounting service.

ENROLL VIA SME PORTFOLIO - RECEIVE 30% SUBSIDY

This training qualifies for subsidy via the KMO Portefeuille for Belgian companies.
For this training you can receive a subsidy of 30%.

IN2-CONCRETE is a registered service provider for the SME Portfolio.
Registration number: DV.0241699

Follow the steps below to register via the SME Portfolio:

• Purchase the item from the webshop (select multiple items if you want to register several people)
• Select "Pay on account" as payment method and "Pick up at warehouse" as shipping method
• Please state the names of the participating persons in the note
• Submit an application via the KMO Portfolio, at the latest 2 working days before the start of the training course
• Pay your part (total amount - 30%) to the SME Portfolio
• The remaining amount will be deposited by SME Portfolio and paid to us.
• As a registered service provider, we approve the file if it has been requested in time

IMPORTANT: payment should not be made to us, but to Vlaio, the organisation behind the KMO Portefeuille. As a company, you yourself must submit the application to the KMO Portefeuille. KMO Portefeuille applications must be submitted at the latest 14 days after the performance, but our internal policy is that training courses must always be paid for in advance. We ask you to take this into account and to start the file at the latest 2 working days before the start of the training.