WerkMaster Launches Training Video For Polishing ARDEX PC-T Toppings

September 17, 2014 - Vancouver, BC –WerkMaster meets the challenge of developing a cost effective, efficient and productive system for mechanically polishing concrete toppings. WerkMaster developed the PTS System to meet the growing demand for polishing cementitious toppings. Since not all concrete floors qualify to be polished, architects and designers are specifying cementitious toppings as an alternate solution to polished concrete floors. WerkMaster's Polished Topping System (PTS) sets a new industry standard for polishing toppings and overlayments.

There are a number of pain points that many installers have to overcome when polishing cementitious toppings with planetary designed equipment. Edging, mobilization, floor turnaround, power requirements, appropriate shine and clarity to meet customer's expectations.

Frank Sommers, ARDEX Level Master Elite Installer and Technical Advisor to WerkMaster states : "Having worked with a number of planetary systems on ARDEX PC-T installations, such as Bed Bath & Beyond stores in Canada and the USA, WerkMaster's new Polished Topping System delivers results that have never been achieved with competing planetary solutions. Edging is a major challenge when polishing toppings and generally results in hours and hours of labour with typically poor results. WerkMaster's ability to get to within 1/8 inch of the wall really sets them apart and the system they have developed delivers results that I have never been able to achieve with previous systems."

Don Brletic, District Manager for Ardex Engineered Cements in Delta, BC commented, "Wow, in all my years I have never seen a floor look that good. The flatness, clarity, shine and quality is amazing and it was so quick and easy to obtain!"

WerkMaster's "Step by Step Training Video On How To Polish Ardex PC-T Concrete Toppings with WerkMaster's Polished Topping System" also includes "How to Remove 8mm thick carpet glue" and "How to Flatten a concrete floor" prior to installing a topping system.

Follow the polishing process from metal bond abrasives through densifying the floor then successive resin steps as the process develops an exceptional mechanical shine. Learn how to apply densifier and sealer during the process finishing with a propane burnisher to enhance the finished shine.

WerkMaster's Polished Topping System is exclusively developed for polishing toppings. Learn more at WerkMaster PCT System Information on upcoming ARDEX Training Schools is available at ARDEX Academy

About ARDEX
Since it was founded in 1949, ARDEX has been known all over the globe as an innovation leader for specialist building products. The heritage of ARDEX is a history of breakthrough innovations which have driven the market and changed the way it works. One example is the ARDEX K 15 Self-Levelling Sub-Floor Smoothing Compound – still one of the most popular ARDEX products to this day. Recent innovations are our decorative flooring solution PANDOMO®, or the ARDEX MICROTEC TECHNOLOGY which shows that ARDEX is always looking for ways to do things differently. One of our latest inspired developments is SpeedTec Technology which strengthens ARDEX's reputation for speed and superior quality in the area of flooring adhesives and self-levelling compounds. Learn more at www.ARDEX.com

About WerkMaster
WerkMaster is an innovative manufacturer of equipment for polishing concrete, stone, terrazzo, screed toppings as well as sanding hardwood and stripping vinyl floors as well as polishing countertops. WerkMaster produces a complete CFIA certified line of sealers, densifiers, 2 in 1 crack filler and densifier and cleaners. The unique design of WerkMaster machines allow them to edge to within 1/8" (3mm) of a wall and the handheld Scarab edges right to the wall. Electric and propane machines are available in various models. For more information visit www.werkmaster.com