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Brought to you by Buy Manufacturers Direct. Experts in all things surface preparation, join hosts Josh Jones and Kevin Hawthorne as they discuss trending topics in the industry, traditional methods and best practices, and review equipment, products, technology, and manufacturers.
Prep & Polish Diamond Series Part 3 - Determining Concrete Hardness for Longer Diamond Life
In part 3 of our 5 part series on diamond pad systems, Kevin and Josh discuss diamond life, how long they will last and how to get the most out of them, and how that can depend on determining the hardness of the concrete surface being prepared. They also discuss the difference between soft, medium, and hard bonded diamonds. This is vital information that can affect the final results of concrete floor prep.
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Prep & Polish Diamond Series Part 2 - Understanding Diamond Grits, CSP & Segments
In part 2 of our 5 part series on diamonds, we take a deeper dive into the differences between diamond bond grit, how they match up with CSP profiles, and the importance of different segment types.
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Prep & Polish Diamond Series Part 1 - Understanding Diamond Bond Types & Grits
In part 1 of our 5 part series on diamonds, we go over the differences between resin, metal, and transitional diamonds, and how to determine when to use a certain diamond grit.
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Learn about Moisture Instigated Failures in part 3 of our Fundamentals of Joint Repair & Coatings.
Get insight from a mechanical perspective on this common issue within the surface prep industry from a former contractor and current industry expert Josh Jones. We also hear about the chemical perspective of moisture instigated failures in concrete floor repair from the Director of Flooring of Smith Paints and Coatings, Paul Scheidmantel. The key takeaway from both sides is that preparation is key. Check out our supply of professional-grade coatings and sealers for sale online: https://buymanufacturersdirect.com/product-category/chemicals/coatings-sealers/
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The second part to the Fundamentals of Joint Repair and Coatings is here!
In this episode, our hosts Josh Jones & Kevin Hawthorne discuss how to identify the three basic types of joints as well as the proper way to repair and fill those joints. You will hear about leading industry products, techniques, and best practices from a former contractor and current industry expert (spoiler, it's Josh). We also hear about technical applications from the Director of Flooring of Smith Paints and Coatings, Paul Scheidmantel.
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Discover the fundamentals of joint repair and coatings in the first of our 2 part series.
Listen to expert testimony regarding the proper methods of repairing concrete cracks and spalling. Hear about leading industry products, techniques, and best practices from former contractor and industry expert, Josh Jones, as well as technical application from Director of Flooring of Smith Paints and Coatings, Paul Scheidmantel.
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Smith Paints is launching their newest product, the UCE 200 Ultra Clear Epoxy! Listen along as Josh Jones learns more about this new product, and explains his first-hand experience applying the product to real-life applications.
In this episode, hosts Josh & Kevin speak with Smith Paint CEO Chuck Brunner and Technical Manager Paul Scheidmantel say about the features, benefits, and competitive advantages UCE 200 has over other brands.
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In this episode, we go over Equipment Financing and provide answers to common questions. Join our resident experts Josh Jones & Kevin Hawthorne to discover the economic advantages of financing equipment versus paying cash.
Today we are speaking with finance expert Jen Grisolia, who walks through the basics as it relates to financing equipment, tax benefits, differences between financing and leasing, explains the perks of soft credit checks, how interest rates are determined, and consequences, or lack thereof, of early payoffs.
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Our hosts, Kevin and Josh, discuss STI Equipment Maintenace with Substrate Technology Assembly and Repair Supervisor, Ryan Tondini.
Discover the advantages of proper equipment maintenance as well as the benefits of partnering with a manufacturer that provides the customer direct access to the individual's building, maintaining, and repairing STI equipment. Hear from Ryan regarding the benefits of direct access, troubleshooting, and diving into the details of both the health and maintenance of your Prep/Master grinders.
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In this episode of Execs & Techs, join Buy Manufacturers Direct as we speak with industry expert Nick Gawlik from Ruwac USA about the fundamentals of dust collection. For any contractor considering the purchase of a new dust collector, we go over everything you need to know before making a big decision.
Ruwac USA is the leading manufacturer in dust collection technology. In this podcast episode, we discuss how important dust collection is in jobsite safety and go over the critical elements associated with dust collection equipment.
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Everything you need to know about shot blasting. This unique surface preparation process leaves concrete, steel, and asphalt completely dust-free, meaning the floor is immaculately clean.
Contractors can become more efficient in surface prep when their shot blasters are well maintained and the correct size is used for each specific job. In the third episode of our series, Josh and Kevin take you on a deep dive into shot blasting. Learn when to use a shot blaster, how to maintain your machine, and what types of surfaces benefit from shot blasting.
For our second episode of the series, Execs and Tech by Buy Manufacturers Direct, we continue the discussion with part 2 of the fundamentals of surface preparation with subject matter experts Josh Jones and Kevin Hawthorne.
This week, Josh and Kevin discuss bond performance and the 3 primary objectives for concrete surface preparation. They even share a valuable pre-application checklist! You will also learn more about the different cleaning methods for surfaces you want to prepare and when each should be used depending on what material you're working with.
- Catch up on part one here: https://anchor.fm/execs-and-techs/episodes/The-Fundamentals-Of-Surface-Preparation-ejvcli
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Welcome to Season 1 Episode 1 of Buy Manufacturers Direct's continuing education series, Execs & Techs. This season, Josh and Kevin will go over trending topics in the surface preparation industry, traditional methods and best practices, and review equipment, products, technology, and manufacturers.
In this episode, join subject matter experts Josh Jones and Kevin Hawthorne as they discuss the fundamentals of surface preparation and practical solutions to common issues.