Supporting Small Businesses & Sole Traders
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If you’re looking to become an expert in worktop refurbishment, expand your business offering, and increase your profits, then our comprehensive worktop refurbishment course is the perfect solution. You’ll learn everything you need to know about achieving stunning finishes with Hawklabs Stoneflecks™ products and using epoxy resin to set your business apart. With a focus on complete worktop refurbishment, our surface refurbishment course will open up new growth and development opportunities while enjoying the job you love.
Our worktop refurbishment course offers valuable skills and knowledge to provide complete worktop refurbishment services, regardless of your experience level. This innovative offering is new to the UK, which means that you’ll be putting yourself at the very front of this emerging market.
When you take a worktop refurbishment course, you’ll:
Investing in this course means investing in your business growth and development, as well as providing your clients with comprehensive and innovative services. With the skills gained from this course, you’ll be able to profit from expanding your business offerings and setting yourself apart from the competition.
Our workshop refurbishment courses are held across 3 days to give you plenty of time to learn the skills required and put them into practice.
You will need to arrive by 8:30am before the start of the course
During your 3 day course you will learn the foundations of worktop refurbishment, before moving onto more advanced techniques. Finally, you will get to apply everything you’ve learnt in practical sessions where you can hone your skills. You will discover:
Your countertop refurb training will include:
Our countertop resurfacing courses are delivered in Edenbridge, Kent in the South of England, and Preston, Lancashire in the North Of England.
Address
Gabriels Farm, Marsh Green Rd, Marsh Green, Edenbridge TN8 5PP.
Directions
The site is just a short drive from the M25 and approximately 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport. Edenbridge Train Station is less than 10 minutes by car. The postcode will take you to Gabriels Farm or Gabriels Fishery (depending which direction you come from) so look out for the large yellow signs at the end of the drive. As you turn into Gabriels Farm look out for a green metal gate on the left hand side and a telegraph pole with Unit 42 written on it. We are the end 2 units in a green metal polytunnel style unit and the car park is at the end of that driveway. Please park considerately and do not block the containers.
There are several hotels and B&B’s in the Edenbridge area such as Ye Old Crowne, Lingfield is a short drive away with rooms at The Star pub, or alternatively East Grinstead is a larger town with a Premier Inn and Travelodge plus lots more food choices for the even
Course Leader
Ian Crump
Address
Unit A1, Anchorage Business Park , Chain Caul Way, Ashton-on-Ribble Preston, PR2 2YL
Directions
If using a SATNAV, the postcode can be temperamental. When you are on Chain Caul Way look out for a large white pipe that runs overhead across the road, and just next to that is the signage & entrance for Anchorage Business Park. As you enter the park the unit is the first one on your left hand side. There is plenty of parking available but please only use the bays marked ‘A1’ or ‘Visitor’. Once parked, come in through the door and up the stairs.
Preston Lancs Train Station is around a 10 minute drive away and there are several nearby hotels if you need to stay over, including The Premier Inn in Preston City Centre.
Course Leader
Pete Wilkinson
Paint Tech worktop refurbishment courses are eligible for funding by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). The complete cost of your course will be met as long as you meet the relevant criteria. We will support you through the process to make it quick and easy for you to access training and advance your skills in countertop refurbishment.
Refurbishing worktops is a cost effective way to enhance a home. This is why the practice has become so popular and can elevate your business offering. Completing a surface repair course means you can offer customers a valuable service. Here are the key benefits of refurbishing worktops over replacing them:
Our founders have over 70 years combined experience within the painting and decorating industry, and were some of the first to bring innovative spraying techniques to the UK. This depth of knowledge and experience working with novices and experienced professionals is what sets us apart. When you complete countertop training with Paint Tech, you get:
Worktop refurbishment is the process of refurbishing and updating existing kitchen or work surfaces to improve their appearance and functionality without the need for complete replacement. It includes cleaning and preparing the surface, refurbishing any damage such as scratches, chips, or stains, and applying new finishes or coatings.
Depending on the material of the worktop, such as wood, laminate, or stone, specific techniques and products may be used. Refurbishment may also involve updating the style by changing the colour, adding protective sealants, or installing additional features like edging or backsplashes.
You’ll need a variety of tools and materials to get started with worktop refurbishment. Start with
Keep the area well-ventilated and ensure sufficient lighting to complete the refurbishment effectively and efficiently.
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